MERV-13 Air Filters — What they Are, Whether They Are Safe to Install, and What Impact They’ll Have on Protecting your Gym Members from COVID-19.
Strong Workout October 5, 2020
So many people crushed this #workout. From our home-based participants like @btberkley and @gracelface, to our newest members like Damaris and @keilita_medina owning the box jumps. Ally building the #mobility for the overhead squat. So many people to recognize on this post.
Six Months of Yoga Classes — Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Mary has been taking yoga classes for about six months. Coach Ira catches up with Mary to talk yoga and provide you with some insight if yoga is a good fit for your training program.
September Tag Us Winner Announced
To all of our members that posted and tagged us Instagram, we thank you. Your support helps us buy new equipment, find new coaches, and keep our prices down. So many of you posted such great things on social media this month, and we thank you! But there needs to be a winner, and we owe someone $50.
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.
Snickers Bar vs Endangered Species Dark & Milk Chocolate
Chocolate Comparison Dark vs Milk Chocolate vs Snickers. Below is a comparison of typical ingredients in an unprocessed chocolate bar against the American favorite Snickers. As you’ll see the fact that Mars chooses an unusual portion size 48 grams makes a quick glance comparison tricky. Good thing we are handy with Microsoft Excel
Flu Shot Signup Information
Flu Shot Signup Information. In partnership with Juburi Medical Center, Sand and Steel Fitness is proud to offer everyone the opportunity to get a flu shot this fall. Get your Flu Shot on September 26.
We are One People Working Together To Forge a Healthier Virginia
#PositiveBodyImage #LGBTQ #WomensRights #Nerds #Seniors #Blacklivesmatter #Military #LGBT
Does Your Gym Need a HEPA Filter
Do you know what kind of filter your gym uses when they vacuum? I’m sure you hope it’s a HEPA filter, but did you even ask? Do you even really know what a HEPA filter is? Does it really make a difference? I boiled down the science, cut through the marketing hype, and assembled an essential overview of the HEPA filter for gyms. We cover what HEPA Filters are, How they Work, and the Threshold Question, “Does your Gym Really Need One?”
Workout Sneak Peak: Week of September 7, 2020
3 WODS from Workouts Past come to haunt your gym experiences. Some were easy, some were hard. Check your notes, and prepare. On Saturday we do Grace. Plus, we have some new class times starting September 21.
Paul’s Top 10 Articles on Writing a Workout Plan
Everything you need to know about writing a Kick-Ass Workout Plan. Balancing, Frequency, Periodization, and More. Plus Choose from 60 Pre-made Workout Plans. When it comes to getting a Workout Plan, there are main four options:
Rigid Shop-Vac vs the Dyson Vacuum: Which Cleans Your Gym Better?
Will a Shop-Vac help you keep your gym cleaner than a top of the line home vacuum like a Dyson? If you own a gym or work in a gym, I am sure you are doing everything you can to keep your gym cleaner and healthier for your members. We want to do better for our clients, so put down the money to buy a top of the line Rigid Shop Vac for our gym. Here is what we learned.
Breath Better Knowing We Have Air Quality Index (AQI) Sensors Installed
We measure Air Quality Index AQI at Sand and Steel to keep you safe. A lower Air Quality Index means there are less pollutants in the air. Learn more about AQI and how you can see current AQI levels in Sand and Steel and in Alexandria VA
Workout Sneak Peak: Week of September 1, 2020
Get the Skinny of This Week’s WODS — Paul Shares the Highlights
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.