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Personal Training
One-on-one, private personal training in weight loss, strength training, CrossFit, and mobility. We specialize in helping older adults, and people with mobility restrictions and previous injuries.
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CrossFit
CrossFit is constantly varied functional movement at high intensity. The goal of CrossFit is to develop increased work capacity across broad time and modal domains. By design, CrossFit will improve your health and slingshot your performance. Our CrossFit program works for everyone. Beginners and deconditioned athletes will learn the foundations of CrossFit in a safe environment. For our veteran CrossFitters, we ramp up the intensity in our more experienced classes. CrossFit is for everyone!
At CrossFit Sand & Steel, we believe all people can enjoy a happier life by improving their health and fitness.
Our CrossFit and Specialty classes provide the training frequency and motivation to effect positive change, and our Personal Training provides the training quality and individual customization to transform your weaknesses into strengths, but it is our Fitness and Social Events that provide the community and friendships to ensure you succeed.
We believe a cleaner gym is a safer gym. We believe the vaccine saves lives.
We hope you do too.
Paul Roberts – Owner
Certifications and Credentials
- Biomedical Engineer: Johns Hopkins University
- CrossFit Level 3 (CCFT): CrossFit Certified Trainer
- CrossFit Powerlifting: Strength Training
- M|WOD ReadyState Movement and Mobility Specialist: Movement and Mechanics
- Kinstretch: Mobility and Flexibility Certification for Group Classes
Dawn Anderson – Owner
Certifications and Credentials
- Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT) Level 3 Coach
- National Council on Strength and Fitness: Certified Personal Trainer
- Feet-Ness Instructor: Feet and Toes Strength and Recovery
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist: Human Movement Optimization. Mobility Development, Articular Strength, and Neurological Control
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.
Weight Loss Challenge Spring 2023 Results
We are proud to introduce our five weight loss competition finalists. Win or lose, all five of these competitors took home better health, more energy, and better fitness. Please read about their journeys, and come vote for a winner at the 2023 Weight Loss Challenge Finale. 10AM, Saturday, April 1, 2023.
About Us: We are a privately owned, small business. Dawn and Paul are the original owners of Sand and Steel Fitness Gym and they work with our members each and every day. We are joined by an amazing team of Personal Trainers, CrossFit coaches and Yoga Teachers.
Obstacle Course Races
All Race Dates are Confirmed. Join Team Sand & Steel
The Spartan Race: After 3 months of preparation, team Sand & Steel embarked on the Spartan Race. It was the most fun race I have ever done. Twenty-nine brilliant obstacles spread across challenging terrain. Our mettle would be tested like never before. I am grateful to have had this opportunity to work with all of you and am beaming with pride at seeing how well you have done.
In 2022, we will continue our Trail Running Events as we prepare for The Savage Race, 1/2 marathon trail run, plus the full Spartan Race Trifecta (Sprint, Super, and the Beast). Join us for grip and upperbody strength training in Arms OCR & CrossFit classes.
And We’ll Do It Together, We Are Team Sand & Steel.
Thank you for the privilege and honor of being your coach,
Personal Training & CrossFit Services
Personal Training
Get in Shape Quickly and Safely with our One on One Personal Training. Great for new CrossFit Athletes!
CrossFit Classes
Professionally Coached CrossFit Classes with scaling for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Level Classes
CrossFit Foundations
CrossFit Foundations methodically teaches you the essential techniques of CrossFit in a safe and exciting format.
Speciality Fitness Classes
Four speciality classes: FireFlow Yoga, Beyond Stretch, the Gun Show, and Butts & Guts
Showers & Towel Service
Plus On-Site Parking, Brand New Restrooms, HVAC, HEPA filtration & Keyless Entry
Open Gym
All Rogue Fitness Equipment. Over 50 Barbells + 8 Squat Racks. Reservation Based.
Rewards Program
Get Free Personal Training, Supplements & Apparel when you Share your Fitness Journey
CrossFit Workout Programming
Get the programming for our CrossFit Workouts, our speciality classes, and our CrossFit Extra Workout programming
When you work with us, you have the advantage of the 20,000 hours of coaching experience that Dawn and I share. As a team, we have trained more than 10,000 clients and certified over 200 coaches. We have trained many clients who move just like you. We have worked with people with your injuries and your goals. We know what works, what’s safe, how to resolve your pain, and what will get you results. At Sand and Steel, we handle the planning, the programming, the accessory work, mobility training, etc. We do it all. Just show up and give us 100%.
Paul Roberts, Biomedical Engineer. John Hopkins University.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
You are paying for 5-star training experience when you come to Sand & Steel. And we do our absolute best to deliver that experience. Every. Single. Time. If we ever fall short in delivering a 5-star experience, we will replace your session free of charge. Just fill out this form.
A Video is Worth a Thousand Words
Check out our Vimeo channel to see Sand & Steel Training in Action
CrossFit Gym Alexandria VA
3 CrossFit Scalings for All Classes
New to CrossFit, deconditioned (e.g. very out-of-shape), one more mobility restrictions or previous injuries. Unfamiliar with barbell technique and bodyweight exercises may be challenging.
Familiar with some scaling options, six months or more recent CrossFit experience, in shape, knowledge on how to manage mobility restrictions of previous injuries.
Able to self scale all own workouts, significant CrossFit experience, in shape, mobility restrictions are well managed.
Class levels and Scaling. We provide 3 levels of each workout — each level works the same muscles, but at different difficulty. Workouts are scaled or customized from that point to the individual athlete.
Personal Training: we build the workouts to your body and goals. Then we update the workout in real time as you complete it.
Choose a Better Personal Trainer
Choose a Better Personal Trainer
At Sand and Steel Fitness, we understand that your time is valuable. Our personalized fitness programs and CrossFIt classes are proven to be effective and are customized to keep you safe while achieving optimal health. Benefit from training with team of coaches who share more than 20,000 hours of experience and 120 coaching certifications.
We know what works, how long it should take, and how to help you realize great results. From meal planning, to programming, accessory work, and mobility training, we have you covered -- no matter what shape you are in right now.
Just show up and give us 100%.
A Better Gym in Alexandria VA
As the boutique personal trainer and yoga studio in Northern Virginia / Alexandria we customize every workouts for you based on your needs and requirements. We integrate nutrition, movement, and flexibility into our individualized training plans. We help you achieve all your health and fitness goals, from training for an athletic event, looking better, or improving your overall health and wellness.
Our facility provides the equipment, tools and trainers necessary for a diverse, fun, challenging, and effective workout program. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, our expert personal trainers can help you get in the best shape of your life.
Personal Trainers, Yoga Teachers, CrossFit Coaches
WHO WE ARE:
We are a boutique personal trainer, CrossFit, and yoga studio. We handcraft and customize every workout. We integrate nutrition, movement, and flexibility into our personal training plan.
OUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS:
We study our craft, take as many certifications as we can, and develop unparalleled expertise in our specializations. We treat every client with respect and individualize every workout. Developing talent takes discipline, and we push the envelope to improve our coaching quality every day.
Sand & Steel The Ultimate Boutique Gym Experience
We know that getting into shape with a busy job or an injury is challenging. With all the diet and workout programs out there today, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. At Sand and Steel Fitness, we do all that hard work for you. All you have to do is show up and give us a 100%. We will help you achieve all your health and fitness goals…. from training for an athletic event, looking better, or improving your health and wellness.
Private Personal Training For The Best Results
Not everyone’s fitness goals are going to be the same, so why would the path to those goals be identical too? At Sand and Steel Fitness, we respect the differences in your personal fitness journey, and want to do what we can to help you get to where you want to be. That’s why our skilled personal trainers will work with you to build your ideal workout and fitness plan; we want to customize this experience to be exactly what you need. Fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are our programs.
CrossFit, Yoga, and More
Whether you’re just starting out on your path to health or if you’re an athlete looking to go pro, Sand and Steel Fitness has a group fitness class for you. Our certified fitness trainers are skilled in a variety of exercise types, from yoga and gymnastics all the way to bodybuilding. Different exercises are going to work best for different people, and our trainers want to help you in the way that you’re looking to be helped. Even if you’ve never picked up a barbell before, our expert trainers are here to help you find a path to health that you enjoy and let you learn about new exercise methods for you.
All-Inclusive Fitness
Getting in shape isn’t just about exercise; nutrition plays an important role too in staying healthy and fit. Our experts can incorporate nutrition and diet into your overall health plan, helping you meal plan for success. At Sand and Steel Fitness, we want to make sure you’re getting healthy in all parts of your life, not just in the gym, and we recognize the importance of a healthy diet in your success.
Our personal trainers are ready to help you become the best version of yourself. Are you ready to get in shape? Contact us to get started on your fitness journey today.
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO … and We Do It Better than Anyone Else. We are Sand and Steel: Professional Grade Yoga Teachers and Personal Trainers.