Strength Training Alexandria VA. Fundamentals of Proper Technique. Plus 7 expert tips on lifting weights from a certified personal trainer.
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Personal Training
Welcome to our Personal Trainer Resources section. If you are looking to learn about hiring a personal trainer in Alexandria, you’ve come to the right place. All of the articles you’ll find here are written by Personal Trainers in Old Town Alexandria.
Private Boxing Lessons Near Me
Thinking about taking private boxing lessons? Personal Trainer Paul catches up Private Boxing Coach Brian in a one on one interview about the pros and cons of hiring a private boxing coach. Brian is a both personal trainer and a boxing coach. Brian go through numerous tips on how to get the best workout in boxing, and when to supplement with personal training and other kinds of fitness.
Deadlift Variations in Powerlifting – Which One is Best
The Deadlift has 20+ variations. Learn which one is best for you in Powerlifting.
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BOSU Core Workout
Our BOSU Core Workout features 4 amazing exercises to leave your burning for days. Learn the moves, scaling, and faults in this comprehensive post.
The Get Healthy Stay Healthy Guide
A Curated List of Effective Workouts, Weight Loss Tips, and Lifehacks to help you Get Healthy and Stay Healthy. The Get Healthy Stay Healthy Guide covers every personal training, yoga, nutrition, lifestyle, and health topic for all people. It contains every secret, life-hack, and shortcut. After two hours of Googling, you finally found it. The Roadmap, Landmark Guide to Get Healthy Stay Healthy.
13 Performance Tips for High-Bar Barbell Back Squat
High bar Barbell Back Squat — 13 points of performance to improve your technique on the squat and reduce the risk of injury. This overview discusses techniques to properly generate core bracing to help prevent lower back pain. This article includes video demonstrations on key squat faults such as “butt winking” and “broken wrist faults.”
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Personal Trainer Certification: 9 Mentorship Lessons
One of the greatest values I can provide you as a mentor is the ability to see ahead what you cannot. To help prepare you for the challenges that lay ahead. To set you on the right course so that you may improve. To be a source of support when you make mistakes. And to be Relentless in demanding that you improve.
Senior Fitness Assessment For Senior Exercises
At Sand & Steel, the majority of my clients are in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. Most people start feeling the effects of aging in their mid-thirties, but by age 50 they really start to notice a change. It becomes harder to lose weight, injuries heal slower, and energy levels generally decline. If you are going to be working with clients in this age population, you’ll need to know how to perform a senior fitness assessment. Here’s how it should be done.
CrossFit Scaling Course Certification Review by Paul Roberts
The CrossFit Scaling Course teaches and tests CrossFit coaches on how to scale exercises and workouts. I finished the course, and here’s what I thought and what I learned.
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Kettlebell Windmill Technique
The Kettlebell Windmill is an excellent hamstring range of motion exercise, improving mobility through the motion. Here’s How It’s Done.
Top 50 List Fitness Equipment, Food, and Supplements
Top 50 Accessories and Foods We Recommend for New Clients. Whether you are starting a home fitness regime or working out at Sand & Steel, you’ll find a wide variety of health and fitness products to choose from. Here are the top 50 products we recommend to our clients. Sand & Steel tested and approved.
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Functional Strength Training Alexandria VA 22314
What is Functional Strength Training?
Functional Strength Training involves exercise techniques that mimic movements performed in everyday life, outdoor activities, or in a sport. This training technique involves the use of numerous tools to build the movement patterns such as: Kettle Bells, Viprs, TRX, Barbell, Dumbbell, Sandbags, Sleds, Ropes, Medicine Balls.
