In a city packed with gyms, finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. But what truly sets a gym apart isn’t just the equipment or the workouts; it’s the culture. At Sand and Steel, we’ve cultivated a unique community built on positivity, support, and a shared commitment to self-improvement. This isn’t your average gym; it’s a place where you’ll be challenged, inspired, and supported every step of the way. But is it the right place for you? Let’s find out.
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The Top Six Traits To Be Successful at CrossFit Sand and Steel
Want to crush your fitness goals in 2025? At Sand & Steel, we’ve seen firsthand what makes people succeed—and what holds them back. This isn’t just about showing up; it’s about embracing a transformation. Based on over a decade of coaching experience, here are the top six traits you’ll need to thrive in our gym: a positive mindset, a focus on overall health, coachability, a willingness to tackle weaknesses, unwavering consistency, and setting realistic goals. Ready to unlock your full potential? Keep reading to discover how these traits can help you achieve lasting results.
Gear Up for CrossFit: Your Ultimate Guide to Essential Equipment
The 15 Most Important Pieces of Gear for CrossFit
Walking into a CrossFit box for the first time can be overwhelming, especially when you see the array of gear people are using. What’s essential? What’s optional? This listicle breaks down the must-have and helpful equipment for CrossFit, demystifying the gear and helping you make informed decisions about what’s right for you. Whether you’re a seasoned CrossFitter or just starting out, this guide will help you gear up for success.
What to Expect in Your First CrossFit Class
Three thousand classes endured. Eight thousand classes coached. Since 2008, I’ve lived and breathed CrossFit. I’ve witnessed transformations, celebrated personal bests, and guided countless individuals through their first CrossFit experience. If you’re curious about what awaits you in your first class, you’ve come to the right place. This isn’t just another generic overview; it’s a firsthand look at what you can truly expect, straight from someone who’s been in the trenches (and on the coaching floor).
Toes To Bar (T2B) – 6 Tips and Progressions
Toes to bar is one of my favorite core exercises in CrossFit, but it took me a long time to really master it. This article features demonstrations on all the progressions for toes to bar, plus eight great tips to help you improve and also protect your hands.
CrossFit Shoe Guide
This in-depth CrossFit Shoe Guide will help you make the right decision as to which shoes / sneakers are best for your CrossFit classes. Whether you are just starting out or been CrossFitting for years, this guide provides a great deal of first-hand information not available anywhere else. Inside, we review seven types of shoes for CrossFit: trainers, lifters, inserts, hybrids, road running shoes, trail running shoes, and barefoot shoes. We cover the categories and provide you with specific model recommendations based on our experience.
Three Keys to Improving at CrossFit
Improving your health through CrossFit is a long term commitment. Like all forms of fitness, CrossFit takes consistency and practice to get it right. A great coach can go a long way to helping you make the right decisions early on. But with the adrenaline flowing and loud music pumping, even the best intentioned CrossFit athlete can make the mistake of prioritizing intensity over proper mechanics and rigorous consistency.
CrossFit – What it Means Join a CrossFit Gym
A video based guide for new members considering CrossFit
Should I Take Personal Training & CrossFit Classes Together?
In a word — YES. We recommend taking at least one personal training, one mobility class, and one CrossFit class per week. Personal Training to teach you the foundations, mobility to improve your flexibility and control, CrossFit to improve your conditioning.
The Seven New CrossFit Girls Infographic
CrossFit Sand & Steel will be hosting the 2021 CrossFit Open. We think the open will feature one of the new girls, so download our free infographic on the Seven New CrossFit Girls so you can practice them.
Beginner CrossFit Class
Learn how to CrossFit safely in our Beginner CrossFit Class. Expressly designed for beginners, the Beginner CrossFit Class focuses on teaching you the fundamentals correctly.
Barbell Squat: High Bar vs Low Bar Back Squat
A complete tutorial on how to do the high bar and low bar back squat. Includes a full video guide and how to choose the right squat for you.
CrossFit Girls WODS: A Complete Guide
The CrossFit Girls — Benchmark your overall fitness. Download our spreadsheet and list of 27 CrossFit Girls plus a complete analysis of all 27 workouts.
Greg Glassman’s Twitter Comments and Letter to Rocket CrossFit
Greg Glassman, CEO of CrossFit HQ, takes heat for his recent comments on Twitter about George Floyd’s death. He writes a viscous letter to Rocket CrossFit. Massive brands drop their sponsorships, and CrossFit affiliates renounce their affiliation with CrossFit. Here’s what happened.
CrossFit One-on-One
Amp up the power of CrossFit training with one-on-one personalized CrossFit programing and scaling. Workout one-on-one with a coach, master CrossFit technique, and start practicing a safer, more effective, CrossFit Practice.