Are you ready to take your fitness journey to the next level? Or perhaps you’re a passionate fitness enthusiast considering a career as a personal trainer? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the transformative power of personalized fitness coaching. As someone who has trained and hired over two hundred personal trainers, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that expert guidance can have on achieving health and fitness goals. Whether you’re striving to lose weight, build strength, recover from an injury, or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, a qualified personal trainer can be your ultimate ally. And if you’re considering a career in personal training, I’ll share the essential qualities and skills needed to thrive in this rewarding field. -Coach Paul
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.
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.
Should I Invest in a Personal Trainer?
Hitting the gym solo can be a great starting point, but if you’re serious about achieving your fitness goals efficiently and safely, investing in Sand and Steel’s Personal Training is a game-changer. We handle the programming and the customization. We teach you how lift properly and scale the workouts to your level. We provide you with professional-athlete level workouts that are adjusted and modified to fit your body at your fitness level.
This article, fully cited with recent research papers, explores the scientifically-backed benefits of personal training vs going solo. Personal Training is an investment in your body and your healthy…. get started today!
Multiple Sclerosis: Personal Training Principles for the MS Athlete
Multiple Sclerosis: effective personal training principles for the MS Athlete. In this article, we discuss current research on training members with MS, explain important training principles to consider, and provide the reader with example workouts specially designed for members having multiple sclerosis.
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.
TRX Hamstring Curl Form and Technique
Today’s CoreFit class features the TRX Hamstring Curl. Coach Kati demonstrates the exercise and provides you with 4 Key Tips to Performing it safely.
8 Tips for Designing a Strength and Weight Loss Workout Plan
Designing strength and weight loss workout plans is both an art and a science. One needs to consider intensity volume, frequency, exercise selection, and order. But a successful personal trainer also needs to build fun and engaging workouts. Here are 8 expert tips for building out a better workout plan. Plus, we include 8 workouts designed for beginners starting a weight loss and strength workout regimen.
Concept 2 Rower to Assault Echo Bike Meters and Calories Conversion Infographic
In this guide, you’ll find simple formulas and tables to convert between meters, miles, calories, and time for the Concept-2 Rower and Rogue Echo Bike / Assault Bike. Enjoy!
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A Gym Succeeds or Fails Based on the Strength and Cohesiveness of its Culture. A gym is a place to learn and improve yourself. It must be free from racism, bigotry, and fear.
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When planning improvements for the future, it’s important to look back at why you started. People say, never look back. That’s crap. Learn from your mistakes, build on what works, and maintain the core principles that motivated you to start your business to begin with. It’s those principles that led to your initial success, and it will still be those same principles that will usher you into a better future.
Professional Debate on Facebook — Will Online Training Replace the Gym?
John Rusin asks the fitness industry whether online training will replace going to a gym with a personal trainer. Here our thoughts and other thought leaders.
Paul’s Top 10 Articles on Writing a Workout Plan
Personal Training Your Way
Whatever your goals, whatever your experience, we’ll build a program for you. That’s the power of personal training — it’s customized to you.
Zero2Fit Personal Training
Stephanie is crushing it on our Zero2Fit program. Coached by Coach Max, Zero2Fit combines mobility training and conditioning. This personal training program is excellent for losing weight while focusing on corrective exercise and range of motion.
Butts and Guts Personal Training Program
Build a Foundation of Strength with our Butts & Guts Personal Training Program. A beginner-friendly strength training program to Get Strong Where it Counts.