Coastal Strength & Fitness

Coastal Strength & Fitness Coastal Strength & Fitness helps women and men aged 40+ take control of their health through expert group training, support, and a welcoming community.
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Our proven programs focus on building strength, improving mobility, and achieving lasting fat loss! At Coastal Strength & Fitness we are committed to creating a community of positive and encouraging people working together to empower each other to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.

Jennifer Moir Griffiths putting up the 50s! đź’Ş
09/09/2026

Jennifer Moir Griffiths putting up the 50s! đź’Ş

Coach Diego and Coastal members Leah and Ali took on HYROX DC this past weekend, putting their strength, conditioning, a...
09/07/2026

Coach Diego and Coastal members Leah and Ali took on HYROX DC this past weekend, putting their strength, conditioning, and mental fortitude to the test.

It’s always cool to see the work done inside the gym carry over to something outside of it — whether that’s a HYROX, a 5K, a hiking trip, or simply feeling stronger and more capable in everyday life.

Congrats Diego, Leah, Ali, and AJ!

A few post-workout smiles from the Coastal crew đź’Ş
09/02/2026

A few post-workout smiles from the Coastal crew đź’Ş

08/26/2026

We’ve been pushing sleds at Coastal since we opened our doors in 2014.

There’s a reason they’ve remained a foundational piece of our training for more than a decade.

Sled pushes let us train the legs hard, get the heart rate up, and build work capacity without requiring a ton of technical skill.

They’re also incredibly scalable.

We can load them appropriately for someone brand new to exercise or make them brutally challenging for someone who has been training for years.

And there’s more than one way to push one.

1. Straight-Arm Sled Push

Hands on the uprights with the elbows extended.

This gives you a little more distance from the sled and is a simple, comfortable position for a lot of people. It’s often a great place to start.

2. Bent-Arm Sled Push

Bend the elbows and bring your body closer to the sled.

This lets you get into a lower position and can make it easier to drive through the ground, especially as the sled gets heavier.

3. Shoulder-Braced Sled Push

Bring yourself even closer and brace your shoulders/upper arms and forearms against the uprights.

You’ll see this position a lot because it can work particularly well when you’re trying to move a heavily loaded sled.

So which one should you use?

Whichever allows you to push effectively and comfortably for what you’re trying to accomplish.

There are small differences between each position, but for most of our members, we’re much more interested in appropriately loading the sled, pushing with intent, and doing it consistently than declaring one variation the “best.”

Sometimes personal preference is a perfectly good reason to choose an exercise.

12+ years later, sleds are still one of our favorite tools in the gym.

08/25/2026

Asking the important questions around here...

🍍 + 🍕 = yes or absolutely not?

Let us know your take in the comments… does pineapple belong on pizza?

Chuck hit 200 workouts!
08/23/2026

Chuck hit 200 workouts!

200 workouts for Michael! đź’Ş
08/21/2026

200 workouts for Michael! đź’Ş

1,500 workouts for Ann..... and we don't think we have ever seen her not smiling!
08/16/2026

1,500 workouts for Ann...
.. and we don't think we have ever seen her not smiling!

25 workouts down for Lavonne!If you’re looking for a gym in Newport News designed for adults 40 and over, Coastal Streng...
08/13/2026

25 workouts down for Lavonne!

If you’re looking for a gym in Newport News designed for adults 40 and over, Coastal Strength & Fitness provides a structured training program, coaching, and a supportive community to help you stay consistent.

No matter your starting point, we’ll meet you where you are and help you get stronger from there.

Ready to get started? DM us “STRENGTH” to schedule a free strategy session.

Address

311 Bell King Road
Newport News, VA
23606

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30am - 10:30am
3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 9:15am
3pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 4:30am - 10:30am
Thursday 3pm - 6:30pm
Friday 4:30am - 10:30am
3:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 10am

Telephone

+17577267608

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