Contact Sand & Steel Fitness
Reach the owners, book a consult, or visit our Alexandria gym. We offer Zoom, phone, and in-person consultations to help you choose the right training path.
Sand & Steel Fitness is an owner-operated, coaching-first gym at 5418 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. Paul Roberts and Dawn Anderson provide personal training, small-group Fitness Classes, rehab and mobility training, nutrition coaching, and open-gym access. Average Fitness Class size is 4–8 members.
Visit & Reach Us
We are a locally owned independent gym—not a franchise. Paul and Dawn built the business in Alexandria and still run day-to-day operations on site.
Address
5418 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
On the corner of Van Dorn Street and Eisenhower Avenue, directly across from UPS.
Phone & Email
Paul: 703-665-5194
Dawn: 703-215-3861
Email: Contact Form
Custom pricing: Request a Price Quote
We typically respond within one business day.
Map & Hours
Main Business Hours
| Monday | 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Appointments recommended. Book a consult to schedule a visit.
Getting Here
Metro access, free parking, and simple landmarks make the Eisenhower Avenue location easy for Alexandria and Northern Virginia visitors.
Metro
Van Dorn Street Station (Blue Line) is about 100 feet away. Exit and walk east on Eisenhower Avenue to the corner building across from UPS.
Parking
- Onsite parking on both sides of the building
- Overflow lot at 5001 Eisenhower Ave
- Free for members and visitors — no meters or time limits
By Car
- From Old Town: Duke St west to Van Dorn St, turn right to Eisenhower.
- From Del Ray: Commonwealth Ave to Van Dorn St, then Eisenhower Ave.
- From Springfield: I-395 north to Van Dorn St exit, left on Eisenhower Ave.
What We Offer
Coach-led programs for strength, conditioning, mobility, and nutrition. Choose a service below for details and plans, or book a consult and we will help you decide.
Personal Training
One-on-one, 45-minute sessions with programming built around your goals, training history, and progress.
Fitness Classes
Small, coach-led group workouts with technique-first instruction, including Performance, Foundations, and HYROX Classes.
Combo Pack
Personal training plus unlimited Fitness Classes for people who want both private coaching and group training.
Rehab & Mobility Training
Private coaching to improve mobility, rebuild confidence, and adapt training around physical limitations.
Serving Alexandria & Northern Virginia
Members travel from Old Town, Del Ray, West End Alexandria, Springfield, Arlington, Kingstowne, and across the DMV for coaching that fits around work and family schedules.
Facility
Climate-controlled training floor, showers, towel service, and InBody 570 body composition scans available as a progress tool.
Coaching
Paul Roberts holds 30+ certifications across strength, conditioning, mobility, and rehab. Dawn Anderson holds 20+ certifications. Both are CrossFit Level 3 coaches and remain involved in day-to-day operations alongside the coaching team.
Ready to Talk?
Book a consult or send a message—we will help you find the right membership or coaching plan.
