Personal Training

4.96 out of 5
(23 customer reviews)

From $380.00 Per Month

Personal training: work with our certified personal trainers to build strength, promote weight loss, and learn CrossFit safely.

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Our Personal Training Clients and Goals:

  • We build programs for clients who are looking to improve general health and mobility.
  • We train clients for weight loss and conditioning.
  • We coach and train clients in powerlifting, strength training, and Olympic lifting.
  • We train many clients for functional strength and conditioning through our private CrossFit program.

With the right modifications and an experienced coach, Personal Training can be used to achieve most any goal. Personal training is highly effective at improving general health and fitness, and provides physical support and durability for sports like soccer or running.

If you want to get stronger, move better, and be healthier… personal training is for you.

What Comes With Your Personal Training Membership?

  • Each personal training session is 45 minutes long and features custom scaled warmup, workouts, and cooldowns.
  • Access to your personal training program for the entire month can plan ahead.
  • Tracking software so that we can evaluate your performance as you improve.
  • Assistance with injuries, plus modifications and adjustments to all exercises so you can have a great workout.

Add-ons

  • InBody Scans: measures and reports: percent body fat, muscle mass, chronic inflammation, segmental muscle analysis, segmental fat analysis, visceral fat level, and basal metabolic rate.
  • Nutrition Lab: a comprehensive, nutrition program for weight loss, improved diet, and better health.  Get the most out of CrossFit and Personal Training.
  • Mobility Lab: provides training and instruction on how to recover faster, strengthen weak links, improve flexibility, and gain resistance to injury. Mobility Lab is the Stretch Better, Recover Better, Move Better, Mobility Class.
  • Open Gym: Book your own training times at the gym without your coach. Good for extra mobility work, cardio, and practicing skills.
  • CrossFit OnRamp: Our Signature, 2-Hour CrossFit Class. CrossFit OnRamp Classes are double the session time so we can provide twice the coaching on technique, practice, and scaling. OnRamp Classes are safer for beginners and better for teaching advanced skills and techniques.

Meet Our Head Coaches

Coach Paul Roberts. 15+ Years of Coaching Experiences, 30+ certifications in CrossFit, Mobility, Nutrition and Personal Training
Coach Dawn Anderson. 12+ Years of Coaching Experiences, Specializing in CrossFit, Feetness, Strength Training, Functional Aging, and Personal Training

Personal Training Benefits

Personal Training (one on one coaching) is extremely effective because it creates an environment where a coach can custom scale (modify) a workout to your level. We quickly learn your current abilities and have experience to know what your future capabilities. We’ll update exercises to strength your weaknesses and make adjustments so that each workout provides you an exciting but challenging experience.

Personal Training – The Sine Qua Non for Improving your Fitness, Strength, and Conditioning

Whether your goals are weight loss, building muscle, or simply being healthier, there is no better training methodology than personal training. One-on-one we can modify and develop a training program with you that scaled to your level and improves as you get stronger. Personal Training maximizes efficiency and safety and is customized around your other training goals. Classes are great, but if you are serious about improving quickly, no class instruction can replace individualized, one-on-one coaching.

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A Decade of Personal Training Experience

Fitness trends will come and go, but at end of the day, there is no training service more effective, more efficient, and more customizable than personal training.  Sand & Steel began 10 years ago with the belief that we can do it better, and to this day it remains the central focus of what we do.

Seven Programs and over 200 workouts built and tested for a decade.  Proven reliability, safety, and effectiveness.

CrossFit Personal Training Programs

Seven Personal Training Programs:

  • Level 1: Strength, Weight loss, and Mobility
  • Weight Loss: Focused metabolic conditioning and weight loss
  • Strong: powerlifting, strength training, and bodybuilding
  • Military Strength & Conditioning: Strength workouts followed by conditioning
  • Three CrossFit Programs: leverage all the benefits that CrossFit has to offer with one-on-one coaching.

A Full Spectrum Training Plan

With our Personal Training Memberships you can book Personal Training, Yoga Private Lessons, Nutrition Coaching, and Mobility Coaching.


A Full Fitness Assessment to Determine Which Program is Right for You

The Sand and Steel Fitness Assessment has been carefully built and tested by over 100 coaches across 1000s of personal training clients.  Painstakingly improved and upgraded as new technologies became available our Fitness Assessment remains the sine qua non of fitness benchmark for personal training.

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Make A Positive Change With Sand And Steel’s Personal Trainers

Consider what you want to change or improve on your body: do you want to learn yoga to build strength and tone muscle, or are you more interested in learning powerlifting? Maybe your needs are more goal-oriented — you want to be able to touch your toes, or perform your first pull-up. When you team up with your very own personal trainer, you benefit from their vast knowledge and skill; they will be able to tell you exactly what to do in order to meet those goals, and meet them safely, all while supporting you when you feel you can’t continue.

A Safer Cleaner Gym

Sand and Steel is all about getting healthy.  We maintain some of highest standards for keeping our gym clean that you will find anywhere.  From advanced air purification to vigilant cleaning, Sand & Steel is the cleanest gym you’ll find in the DMV.

Private Personal Training Lessons For All Body Types And Skill Levels

Personal Training works for all athletes. We train members of all sizes, ages, and experience levels. Dawn and Paul, the founders of Sand and Steel, have been coaching for over a decade and collectively have over 50 certifications in personal training & CrossFit. We have the experience and knowledge to help anyone with any fitness need or goal imaginable.

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Personal Training Programs Built to Your Goals

With our Personal Training, we craft the workouts around your mobility, injuries, strengths, and weaknesses.  When working one-on-one, we optimize the workout to your level of fitness.  We take the time to teach you how to do exercises correctly and safely.  You only get one body, keep it safe, and make it best you can.

What you can do on your own in 12 hours, we can do for you in 3 hours.  When you work with us, you have the advantage of the 20,000 hours of personal training experience that Dawn and I share. As a team, we have trained more than 10,000 clients and certified over 120 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, 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. You just have to show up and give us 100%.

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Additional information

Type

Personal Training, Partner Training

Membership

4 Sessions Per Month, 8 Sessions Per Month, 12 Sessions Per Month

Term

Rolling 3-Month, Month to Month

23 reviews for Personal Training

  1. 5 out of 5

    Darien T

    Having taken part in nearly a dozen workouts to-date, I’m at a point where I can provide a fairly comprehensive review. Weight bars, kettle bells, kamugan balls, sand bags, dumb bells, body weight … they’re all fair game. Sessions are well organized, targeted and delivered in an environment which encourages both proper execution and sustained growth. The S&S staff is truly passionate about their work and bring their “A” game to each and every session.

  2. 5 out of 5

    Matthew J.

    Probably the very best personal training staff in Old Town…

    I am a certified personal trainer, but even the pros need some help. To sum it up, watching Dawn and Paul in operation is impressive. Impressive though isn’t really a strong enough adjective to describe the expertise, apparatus, and organization that these two provide. Witnessing them perform their craft and getting informed on how they run S&S, has been a delightful and informative experience thus far and I know that must be indicative of what their members consistently receive on a per visit basis.

  3. 5 out of 5

    Miiche L.

    I was lucky enough to meet Dawn through a networking group and Paul was a previous client of mine. They are both so friendly and the gym is phenomenal. Overall the training I have received has not only been intense but a great workout! It is nice to have a variety of equipment to use while in the gym. I especially like the TRX machine and the fact there is so much space to accommodate group classes as well as one on one training.

  4. 5 out of 5

    Jesus Chevre

    I have done personal training before and you can tell by first meeting Paul and Dawn that they care to understand your needs. Paul’s attention to develop a personalized plan for the first workout kept me engaged. Their price plans are reasonable given the caliber of the workout and customer service.

  5. 5 out of 5

    Sean Cutter

    Sand and Steel has a very impressive and professional staff. I found them to be knowledgeable, great listeners and awesome motivators.
    The instructors here have extensive backgrounds in exercise science and nutrition. They provide workouts to cater to each individual’s needs whether it be general fitness, functional training, weight loss, rehabilitative, high intensity , cross fit etc…Some of the equipment used included kettle bells, maces, suspension training and the list goes on and on. If your looking to build muscle and burn fat Sand and Steel is the place to be.

  6. 5 out of 5

    Mike D.

    True fat loss programming – 15 pounds down, and still dropping.
    I’ve been going to gyms for over ten years 2-3 months at a time, and rarely saw improvement. I didn’t prioritize exercise or a properly structured diet It just took too much time and there is too much contradictory information online.) As a result I gained about 20 lbs pounds of body fat. With a little push from my doctor, and certain early health alarms starting to ring, I firmly decided to take charge of my life and get in shape once and for all.

    When I met Paul and Dawn, the owners of Sand and Steel, I immediately noticed a difference between large, chain gyms and this one. Paul and Dawn are extremely enthusiastic about changing people’s lives for better, while doing it in a professional, thoroughly researched and proven way. They have a two-pronged approach – diet and exercise. Paul created personalized diet recommendations for me and then tracked them regularly to make sure I would not waver. I’ve trained with several personal trainers using their XT60 program, and all the workouts are fun and extremely challenging.

    What’s really shocking is they said I only had to come in twice a week for an hour a time! I was little skeptical that would work, but as I found out, with the right programming and the right diet, you can make really fast improvements. I lost 15 lbs of fat in just two months. They have an InBody body fat measuring device to track fat and muscle changes. Also a little different is that Sand & Steel eschews the conventional exercise machines found in many gyms. Instead they use free weights, TRX Suspension Trainers, and functional equipment. Similar to CrossFit, but way cleaner and without the competitive high risk movements.

    Most notable about Sand & Steel is they really do offer you a personalized program that will get you results you really want. Other gyms may offer more sophisticated equipment, but Sand & Steel’s equipment is brand new, and it works. Sand and Steel’s personal trainers will help you achieve your goal in a much more efficient manner, faster, and with the personalized approach that is hard to find these days. Give them a try and see for yourself. Great job guys! Worth every single penny!

  7. 5 out of 5

    Patricia Cabrera

    The staff is very friendly and pushes you to do better; the owner definitely knows what he is doing and loves what he does and this reflects on the work and dedication he puts on his clients …

  8. 5 out of 5

    Ashley V

    I found out about Sand and Steel because they offered a special during the First Night Alexandria events.
    As a person who enjoys group fitness classes, these are some of the best. The classes they offer are small and they work with you on form throughout the class.
    They have a variety of different classes during the week, and I haven’t disliked any of the ones I tried (although Steelfit is probably my favorite).
    Everyone is friendly and the gym is one of the cleanest I’ve seen. Definitely addicting workouts!

  9. 4 out of 5

    Nissa Sal

    Paul is a great trainer. I had multiple trainers in the past and none of them is knowledgable as Paul. He provides multiple excerise to meet your goals. Not one workout is the same. The gym is clean and easy to locate.
    I highly recommend Sand & Steel fitness to everyone.

  10. 5 out of 5

    Stacey H.

    An update on my prior review–after over a year of training at Sand and Steel, Paul and his team helped me strengthen my shoulder such that I no longer feel pain from my injury (which can only be repaired with surgery). Thanks to them, I will probably be able to avoid surgery. My workouts have been challenging, fun, and tailored to my needs. Highly recommend for a personal training gym

  11. 5 out of 5

    Shayla M

    A little long but I wanted to capture everything I would be looking for while researching fitness options.
    1. Results: First let me start off my saying I’ve tried a lot of different gyms and trainers from Gold’s Gym to other fitness studios, from cross fit boxes to various running clubs. All seeking a better body. Out of everything that I’ve tried throughout the years Sand and Steel Fitness definitely is the only place where I’ve experienced lasting results. Not only were they quick results but it’s been almost a year (9 months) and I am still noticing differences. My body fat percentage has dropped from 29% to 24%, as well as my clothing size from 10/12 and now I’m at a 4/6.
    2. Nutrition: I know the key to this success was mostly in part to nutrition. They actually have a legit curriculum to follow that makes sense and is obtainable and most importantly sustainable. Again, I’ve tried everything from Atkins, Paleo and embarrassed to say, Jenny C. Nothing yielded results the way their Origin Nutrition program does. Paul in addition to his formal training, actually takes time to read and research on his own to develop the teaching sessions.

    Also, most recently I was severely anemic my iron count was at a 6.0. I worked with Paul and he literally researched all foods that have iron and what ways I can improve my count through nutrition. My last iron count was a 12.5 just 3 weeks ago. They clearly go above and beyond which means a lot to me.
    3. Training Sessions/Trainers: When I first started I was told that I would not get the same trainer each time. I initially thought that was crazy and quite frankly bothered by it however, I was pleasantly surprised that I actually like that system way more than I thought I would. Here’s why, my training plan was well documented where each trainer jumped right in to pick up from the previous session. I also like the fact that each trainer has a uniqueness which keeps it interesting and they all operate with excellence. At a previous a fitness studio that I attended, the trainer appeared to be making up exercises as he went along. So the mere fact that I had a well-documented plan was a plus. Not only do I have a plan but I really enjoy the baseline testing. I just completed my follow-up testing to see where I have improved and I improved in all areas.
    I almost forgot to mention the In Body Assessments. This is where the rubber meets the road and the numbers don’t lie. The scans give you your body fat percentage and a thorough breakdown of your body composition. This also keeps me honest
    4. Cost: When I first noticed Sand and Steel it was during the Old Town Fire Festival. I immediately thought since its Old Town the price has to be outrageous. After checking the prices and comparing it to what I was currently paying I immediately left my existing fitness studio. I’m afraid to even share how much I was previously paying, don’t want Sand and Steel to get any ideas 😉

    The bottom line is this place is legit. If you are looking for results this is definitely the place. The program is more than doable and I promise you will see a new you. My favorite part is when my Facebook friends see me out, because they see my “check in” post they all know I’ve been working out. They constantly say “those workouts are really paying off” LOL. Interesting….it just dawned on me that I usually always post about my workouts but never received those comments until I started Stand and Steel!

  12. 5 out of 5

    Anthony Wilson

    Paul is Absolutely Phenomenal. I came in thinking I know everything because I work for GNC and am a personal trainer as well and was absolutely shocked at the knowledge I gained in just 1 hour! I have an entirely different outlook on nutrition, made a complete diet change, and learned things I was doing wrong that I coulda swore I was doing right. The nutrition session led to a meal plan that I will be revolving my life around for years to come. Couldn’t have been more pleased and being in this business for 7 plus years I would recommend over anyone!

  13. 5 out of 5

    Jeoyuh Lin

    Fantastic and Professional staff. Well maintained equipment. A must visit!

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  14. 5 out of 5

    Elizabeth Madden

    I have been coming to Sand and Steel since July, 2016. I am a fairly active person and no stranger to strength training. However, I needed the motivation and guidance of a trainer(s) to keep me focused, interested and working-out smartly and safely. I have tried a lot of PT groups, gyms and specialized fitness classes over the years trying to find the right fit, but Sand and Steel is the only one I have found that offers such a large diversity of training programs. You will never be bored, never be un-challenged unless you choose to be!
    The staff is highly qualified and overall, just plain awesome. Paul and Dawn are super knowledgeable and are focused on making sure your training program suits your fitness objectives. I am a runner and my workouts have helped me run more efficiently as well as loose weight and build lean muscle. I love being able to fit in clothes that I haven’t worn in years and look forward to continuing my fitness journey.
    The cost is reasonable for the services offered. The gym is always clean and the equipment in good repair. You’ll be hard pressed to find more a more attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and responsive group.

  15. 5 out of 5

    Marco Aguilera

    They are very friendly to work with any body, very professional and respectful, Flexible and your busy schedule to work out, it make you feel like part of a family…!!!!

  16. 5 out of 5

    Tom Larabee

    They have helped me lose weight and gain muscle in an effective and safe way. Best gym in Alexandria.

  17. 5 out of 5

    Brock Flint

    Sand and Steel Fitness is a great gym with an excellent coaching staff. Paul has incredible knowledge to help you with any mobility problems you have. He is also capable of designing a program that fits your needs and goals specifically.
    Dawn is an excellent programmer as well, she is able to create strength programs spanning the spectrum of novice to experienced weight lifter. Overall their coaching staff is professional, kind, and highly experienced.
    The amount of equipment they have is amazing allowing one to train every muscle in the body, even the ones you never thought you had! If you are looking for a gym to help motivate you to work out Sand and Steel is your gym! If you just reached a plateau and want to ascend to the next level, you should stop in and see Paul or Dawn!
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  18. 5 out of 5

    Steve Schlanger

    Steve S. TestimonialI have been working with the staff at Sand & Steel since November of last year. What began as a desire to work off a few pounds and build some muscle has become a life changing endeavor. I feel better, look better and eat better, all as a result of the support and training I have received from the Sand & Steel team. Paul, Dawn, Max, Rachel, Santos, and Brennen have all guided and pushed me to reach new heights. Though I am now in my 60s I can honestly say that haven’t felt this strong in years despite maintaining what I thought were good dietary habits and exercise. Programs at S&S are individualized and the coaches will meet your needs by motivating, challenging and modifying your plan to ensure that you meet your goals. I highly recommend Sand & Steel. If you’re willing to put in the work and let them show you the way you will not be disappointed- in fact, you’ll be thrilled.

  19. 5 out of 5

    Sarah R.

    I started at Sand and Steel almost two months ago and love it. The workouts are unique to you and your abilities which is my favorite part. Rachel is phenomenal and the environment is comfortable. After being in ballet/jazz my body isn’t used to a lot of the weight lifting techniques, but Rachel is always up for the challenge of helping me correct my form. I’ve already recommended Sand & Steel to friends, but now it’s time to share with the world!

  20. 5 out of 5

    Natalie B.

    Sand and Steel coaches, programs, and facilities are top-notch! I’m just over 5 months pregnant and have been with Sand and Steel for more than 8 months and still look forward to all of my morning workouts! Trainers have done additional research, apart from their normal duties, to read up on specifics of working out and lifting weights, as it relates to pregnancies. The workouts with Sand and Steel have been a needed constant in my life, when recent moves, job swaps, and body changes have been knocking my routines out of whack. Thank you to all the coaches for their time and efforts! Worth every penny!!

  21. 5 out of 5

    Meredith Mcdonough

    I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work the trainers Brian and Paul at SS (Sand and Steel).

    Like many, I did group workout settings for many years, but after awhile I got bored, the moves became repetitive, and unbeknownst to me many of my injuries were because of improper lifting form.
    I love working out here at SS because every workout is a challenge, you will never plateau, or think “this workout is too easy”. If anything, you leave feeling whipped!

    I also love SS because they do not over emphasize weight loss and instead feeling strong in yourself.

    They are now introducing much more cost effective products that are accessible online.

    Also, Brian is great!

    • Coach Paul

      Thanks for being a part of the Sand & Steel Family. You have been getting stronger every session. We can’t wait to see your transformation!

      -Paul & Dawn

  22. 5 out of 5

    Nissa S

    Paul is the best trainer in the metro area. He spends time customizing the workouts to meet your goals. Not one workout is the same. Each session is different which kept me looking forward to my workout.

    I had multiple trainers but not one was knowledgeable as Paul. I have issues with my right arm. My past trainers did not know what to do and just use standard gym equipment. When I meet Paul, he did his research and use excerise bands to work out my arm. He provided me multiple excerises to do which is great.

    I highly recommend Sand and Steel to everyone.

  23. 5 out of 5

    Jennifer J

    In late March 2015, I was looking for a personal trainer to help me get back in shape to avoid further injuries on the basketball court, and I was SO lucky to have found Sand & Steel Fitness. Paul and Dawn have created a fitness and nutrition program that can be tailored to your unique needs and goals. I feel healthier and stronger than I have in the last few years. Before S&S, I felt like my workouts were inefficient and ineffective but not anymore…the S&S workouts are fun and exhausting and will make you feel accomplished and energized! The full program (fitness and nutrition) is particularly effective if you are prepared to fully commit to sticking with it. And, all of the trainers are knowledgeable and personable – a special shout out to Rachel and Max! 🙂 This is the best place to go if you’re ready to make real lasting changes to your lifestyle

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