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Most Improved Athlete April We wanted to congratulate Luis on building amazing strength in ground breaking time.  Barbell clean weight up 75% in 4 weeks.  Luis completed one of our must challenging beginner programs.  Congratulations Luis! View the Complete Article Here

Want to learn how to scale CrossFit Workouts properly? Here"s our review on the CrossFit Scaling Course + tips on how to scale workouts. View the Complete Article Here

An in-depth review of the Brute Force Sandbag Exercise Equipment + access to our full database on Sandbag Exercises.  We"ll be reviewing the Brute Force Brand Sandbag and comparing it to its close competitors Ultimate Sandbag and the Rogue Sandbag.  Our Exercise Database features exercises and techniques (over 15 videos).  Finally, we cover one of our favorite workouts 📺 using the Brute Force Sandbag. View the Complete Article Here

Paul"s Review of the MWOD Certification Review - Movement & Mobility 101.  Kelly Starrett"s Movement and Mobility certification is my fifth certification in mobility.  Here"s my review of the certification, plus a list of new things I learned from the man himself, Kelly Starrett. View the Complete Article Here

Part 2 of our Standing Yoga Poses from the Crescent family are used to mobilize the obliques, lats, and lower back.  Try them in our Private Yoga Lessons. View the Complete Article Here

Part 2 of our Standing Yoga Poses from the Crescent family are used to mobilize the obliques, lats, and lower back.  Try them in our Private Yoga Lessons. View the Complete Article Here

“Fit women live long. Strong women live well.” Maggie S. #PersonalTraining for #Senior #women  https://www.sandandsteelfitness.com/personal-trainer-for-seniors/

Practicing yoga is a deeply intimate, personal experience, which is why many people choose to start a home practice. This is where you get to be one with your body. It"s a place to move into the breath and release tension in the muscles that so easily gather throughout your days. To really let go, though, you need a little help from someone else; you need a yoga adjustment. View the Complete Article Here

Personal Training for Seniors and Older Adults Program.  Everyday we work hard for the seniors in Alexandria VA to help them move better and live their life without limitations.  Whether your goals are combating arthritis through joint distraction to preventing bone loss through functional strength training, we are going to build an age-appropriate program for you.  We help clients improve aerobic capacity, increase engagement with neuromuscular activation, and build strength through compound movement patterns. This articles highlights some of our older adult clients and includes their comments on what they had to say about their custom, one-on-one personal training programs. View the Complete Article Here

8 Dance Video Workouts Don"t have a kettlebell or dumbbell to do a workout?  Here are 8 great dance video workouts to help you get your sweat on and burn some extra calories. View the Complete Article Here

Certifications NASM - Personal Training Certification NASM - Sports Nutrition Certification B.S. in Execise Science George Mason View the Complete Article Here