Much of the success of a CrossFit Class Workout comes down to planning & scaling your workout carefully. For members, this means arriving before class begins and reviewing your workout ahead of time. For coaches, it’s planning your workout and writing scaling. On April 30, we bench test the model. On April 30, we take on the Benchmark Workout Mary.
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Kinstrech Training Principles in Beyond Stretch
Kinstretch Exercises and Stretches. Learn how PAILS, RAILS, CARS, Hinges and Hovers work. A Full List of Kinstretch Stretches & Techniques.
CARS Controlled Articular Rotations
CARS are a method of strengthening the muscles around a joint and improving overall joint health. We explain the three levels of CARS, why they should be done, and how to use them to provide a self-assessment.
The Top 27 BOSU Exercises
In our Top 27 BOSU exercises article, we show you which exercises are best done on the BOSU. Plus we’ll explain how to program for BOSU, and how to inflate your BOSU, and how to train clients to use the BOSU properly.
Top 106 TRX Suspension Trainer Exercises
Paul’s essential guide on effective TRX Suspension Training Techniques, plus a complete list of the Top 106 TRX Suspension Exercises.
Top 80 Kettlebell Exercises
Paul’s List of the Top 80 Kettlebell Exercises on the Planet broken by category and sorted by difficulty.
Top 23 TRX Rip Trainer Exercises
Here are the Top 23 TRX Rip Trainer Exercises that we program in CoreFit to build Plyometric Endurance, Speed, & Rotation Control.
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.
Kinstretch Base Poses featured in Beyond Stretch
Beyond Stretch: learn all 18 Base Poses of the Kinstretch system in this comprehensive article on Kinstretch. Beyond Stretch is the kind of training that professional dancers and gymnasts use to improve their control and range motion. Based on FRC, Kinstretch & M|WOD, Beyond Stretch improves passive and active flexibility. Kinstretch helps strengthen your end range of motion and control. Beyond Stretch improves your balance and resistance to injury by targeting the muscles that your everyday activities cannot.
Barbell Deadlift Starting Position
A guide to optimizing your Barbell Deadlift Starting Position. We examine the starting position of two very different lifters.
How Long Does it Take to Get Back In Shape?
How long does it take to get back in shape? We analyze this question across different ages, gender, and skill levels to distill a clear answer.
Secrets to Effective Beginner Personal Training Programs
Paul steps you through his system of analysis to transform a weak personal training program into a successful workout plan.
Online Personal Training for Seniors
Online Personal Training is a great solution for seniors that want to work out at home. Paul sits down with Julia to discuss her experience with Sand & Steel’s Online Personal Training program for seniors.
Workout Plans
60 Unique Personal Training Workout Programs. Over 3,000 workouts tested, documented, and perfected. Suffice it to say, we have a workout program that will work for you.
25 CrossFit Workout Programming Examples
25 CrossFit CrossFit Workout Programming Examples. A comprehensive article covering almost every type of CrossFit workout we do in Alexandria VA. If you are a CrossFit Coach you’ll find this article very helpful for adding variation to your CrossFit Classes. If you’re new to CrossFit, this article will help you understand the various types of workouts available to your CrossFit Coach. We cover esoteric workouts like Fight Gone Bad & Death by Reps. Workouts standards like Tabata and Hi-Low are explained in detail. And of course we’ll share programming tips on fancier variations such as AMRAP with Buy-in.
The 25 Most Important CrossFit Exercises
This article covers 25 of the most important exercises in CrossFit. We explore 9 Fundamental Movements – key exercises in CrossFit. We also provides an additional 16 Significant Exercises frequently done in CrossFit classes — providing you with a total of 25 Exercises.