Build a Foundation of Strength with our Butts & Guts Personal Training Program. A beginner-friendly strength training program to Get Strong Where it Counts.
Social Distancing For Your Stuff
With COVID-19, keeping potential contaminants off the gym floor is critical to everyone’s safety. Click below for how we are helping you stay safe at Sand and Steel.
SSF Supplements
Sand & Steel Launches new BCAA & Preworkout Supplements to join our Steeltech Whey Isolate Protein line.
COVID 19 Health Survey for Northern VA Gym
Because a cleaner gym is a healthier gym for everyone. Vigilance in social distancing, mask-wearing, and disinfecting surfaces.
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Barbell Squat: High Bar vs Low Bar Back Squat
A complete tutorial on how to do the high bar and low bar back squat. Includes a full video guide and how to choose the right squat for you.
Ira Giovanetti – Master Yoga Teacher
Certifications and Credentials
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification: Yoga Alliance
- Yoga Styles: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and Chair Yoga
Finding the Best Powerlifting Gym in Alexandria VA
5 Pro Tips on finding a powerlifting Gym in Alexandria VA. Powerlifting gyms, Olympic lifting gyms, and CrossFit gyms are different than joining a mainstream gym like Onelife Fitness or Gold’s Gym. Most of these gyms don’t have an “open gym” membership, and those that do usually offer limited hours. Here’s how you find the best powerlifting gym when travelling to a new city.
Executive Order 67 on Gyms in Northern Virginia
Governor Northam has updated the regulations affecting Northern Virginia gyms. All members and coaches should review these guidelines immediately.
Keys to a Healthier, Cleaner Gym in Northern Virginia
Our gym in Northern Virginia is open. Join us in keeping a cleaner, healthier gym. Learn more about how you can help
CrossFit Girls WODS: A Complete Guide
The CrossFit Girls — Benchmark your overall fitness. Download our spreadsheet and list of 27 CrossFit Girls plus a complete analysis of all 27 workouts.
Rogue Fitness Kettlebell Review
Rogue Fitness Kettlebell Review of the Competition vs Cast Iron. Rogue Fitness Competition Kettlebells cost 30% more — is it worth it?
Bench Press Warmups in Powerlifting
Should you do warm-up before bench press in a powerlifting class? One of our members asked me why we don’t provide warm-ups before our powerlifting classes? That’s a complex, controversial question. Here are the top 15 Warm-ups we recommend, a special Bench Press Warm-up Class, and an overarching answer to whether you need to warm-up in a powerlifting class.
Yoga Alexandria VA Studio Guide
A complete guide to Yoga Alexandria VA. Find the best yoga studios & classes for Hot Yoga, Yoga Alignment, private yoga, and more.
Our Pledge to be the Safest, Cleanest Gym in Alexandria
Our operating plan to stay safe and maintain a clean environment for all gym members in Alexandria. Because a cleaner gym, is a healthier gym.
Greg Glassman’s Twitter Comments and Letter to Rocket CrossFit
Greg Glassman, CEO of CrossFit HQ, takes heat for his recent comments on Twitter about George Floyd’s death. He writes a viscous letter to Rocket CrossFit. Massive brands drop their sponsorships, and CrossFit affiliates renounce their affiliation with CrossFit. Here’s what happened.
Online Personal Training for Seniors
Online Personal Training is a great solution for seniors that want to work out at home. Paul sits down with Julia to discuss her experience with Sand & Steel’s Online Personal Training program for seniors.