Private CrossFit Coaching vs Group Class CrossFit in our Alexandria VA Box. CrossFit classes are super fun and you get to compete with your peers to help you stay motivated. But have you ever tried a Private CrossFit session? Picture it, a custom scaled and coached CrossFit WOD — handcrafted to your goals and unique mobility. Here’s how we build those WODs (workouts out of the day) and how our Private CrossFit Coaching works.
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Crossfit for Beginners – 9 Fundamental Exercises
CrossFit for Beginners. The nine fundamental exercises for learning CrossFit. Videos, cues, scaling options, and full technical description. The 9 Fundamental Movements are key exercises that CrossFit teaches and reinforces in it’s level I and level II training courses. To CrossFitters, these are your bread-butter exercises. Here’s how to do these 9 exercises, why you should do them, beginner scaling options, and Paul’s top cues so you can perform them correctly.
The article also explains why one of these exercises probably should be replaced, and which exercise is the most underappreciated. Finally, Paul finishes with a list of the Top 16 CrossFit that aren’t in the Nine Fundamental Exercises. Giving you a total of 25 CrossFit Exercises to learn and master.
Workouts Programming Alexandria: 190915-190921
Paul’s Workout Programming for the Week of September 15-21. CrossFit, CoreFit TRX & Kettlebell, Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, Mobility, & Yoga.
Workouts Programming Alexandria: 190909-190914
Paul’s Workout Programming for the Week of September 9-14. CrossFit, CoreFit TRX & Kettlebell, Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, Mobility, & Yoga.
CrossFit Alexandria VA
A Beginner’s Guide to CrossFit. CrossFit® is many things. To Sand & Steel Fitness in Alexandria VA, CrossFit is a system and method of exercises. This 5000 word article breaks down the most important questions about CrossFit. But What is CrossFit? And is it Right For me? How much does it Cost? We’ll answers these questions and more. Read on.
Shoulder Taps CrossFit Gymnastics WOD
Shoulder Taps CrossFit — a great scaling option for handstand pushups (HSPU). The CrossFit Shoulder Taps build shoulder and hip stability. Videos + Writeup.
CrossFit Front Squat Olympic Lifting
CrossFit Front Squats. What they are, why you need them, and how to master them. The Front Squat is a weight lifting gem from Olympic lifting and embraced in CrossFit. It combines convenience, efficiency, and functionality. It’s one of Paul’s 10 essential exercises. Here’s everything you need to know about the Front Squat.
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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12 Workouts of Christmas
Our 12 Workouts of Christmas is back featuring 12 amazing exercises. This year, we have included 3 unique workouts. A beginner level, intermediate level, and advanced level. Let’s Get Fit and Healthy this Christmas
Books on Yoga Personal Training Mobility Strength CrossFit
I’ve been reading books on Yoga, CrossFit, and Movement for 10 years. Here is my review of the top 115 books on books on CrossFit, Mobility, Yoga, Physical Therapy, Mobility and Personal Training.
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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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Personal Trainer Resources
Overview. The following article and linked resources are useful for a personal trainer or someone looking to hire a personal trainer. I’ve been a coach and personal trainer for over 10 years. I’ve seen amazing personal trainers, and I’ve seen coaches that have no business training anyone.
Declaring yourself a personal trainer and having knowledge and experience to be successful are two different things. Here’s the formula I use, and some of the best articles on personal training I have written. I hope they are helpful for you:
Transitioning From Exercising to Training
Is your workout routine really working for you? Are you conflating getting sweaty with getting results (e.g. an exercise routine vs training program)? Here are some tips to help you transition from simply working out, to building yourself a real workout program.
Personal Training vs Group Fitness Class
Personal Training vs Group Fitness Class
When it comes to deciding between personal training and group training one needs to consider a client’s main purpose. If fun, socializing, and exercising for the sake of exercising is your priority, group training is the way to go. However, if the client is really looking to improve body composition, improve strength and mobility, and/or decrease risk of injury — personal training is far superior
CrossFit Open 16.4
CrossFit 16.4 Open at Sand & Steel. Handstandpushups, deadlift, wall balls, and more.
Overhead Squat and Chest to Bar CrossFit Open 15.2
CrossFit 15.2 Open Workout Paul Roberts of Sand & …
