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Unlock Your Fitness Potential with MINT’s Fit3D Body Scanner

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If you’re serious about getting to know your body, tracking your progress, and setting yourself up for long-term success, it’s time to meet one of MINT’s most powerful tools: the Fit3D Body Scanner.

This cutting-edge technology goes way beyond the scale. In just 40 seconds, Fit3D creates a full 3D image of your body and provides hundreds of measurements, including posture analysis, body composition, balance, and more. Think of it as your personal fitness dashboard — giving you the data you need to understand where you are today and how to get where you want to go.

Fit3D Body Scanner station at MINT DC gym, offering fast and accurate 40-second scans for members

Why Fit3D is a Game-Changer

  • See more than a number: Forget relying on the scale alone. Fit3D gives you the full picture with accurate, detailed insights.
  • Track real progress: Watch your posture, muscle symmetry, and body composition evolve over time. It’s the most motivating way to see the results of your hard work.
  • Set smarter goals: Whether you want to get stronger, leaner, or simply feel better, the data from Fit3D helps you (and your trainer) create a personalized plan to get there.
  • Next-level workouts: With clearer insight into your body, you and your trainer can fine-tune your training to maximize results and minimize risk of injury.

Who Has Access?

Here’s the best part:

  • All active personal training clients at MINT have access to Fit3D at no added cost. Just ask your trainer to schedule a scan.
  • MINT Condition members also enjoy unlimited access to Fit3D scans as part of their membership benefits.

Not sure if your membership includes Fit3D? Good news — your first session is free. And if you have questions, you can always reach out to Skip at Skip@mintdc.com.

Take the Guesswork Out of Your Fitness Journey

Fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither are results. With the Fit3D Body Scanner, you’ll finally have the insights you need to understand your body, track your progress, and crush your goals.

Ready to level up your workouts and get data that actually makes a difference? Ask your trainer about Fit3D today, or email Skip to get started.

2025 Facility Fee Update

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Members,

This year, MINT celebrated 19 years! Our gratitude for your continued support only grows deeper. The community you’ve helped create here inspires us every day and allows us to keep MINT a vibrant, welcoming retreat in the heart of DC.

This past year, we’ve reinvested in your experience with exciting upgrades, including fully refreshed locker rooms with new showers and saunas, our cutting-edge Fit3D Body Scanner, front door facial recognition security, and expanded class offerings. Paired with our team of top-tier instructors and trainers, these enhancements ensure MINT remains DC’s premier health club. And we’re not slowing down—new equipment upgrades are already on the horizon.

As part of these ongoing efforts, please note that the annual Facility Fee will run on or about October 4. This fee helps support a portion of the continuous improvements that keep MINT thriving and evolving.

Thank you for being such an essential part of MINT. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful to have you with us on this journey.

Patrick and Melissa John

Founders, Owners, and Operators

MINT’s 7th Annual Outdoor Power Playground: Free Fitness Event in Washington, DC

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Looking for free things to do in Washington, DC this October? Want a fun, high-energy fitness class outdoors with the community? MINT is excited to bring back one of DC’s favorite free fitness events — the 7th Annual Outdoor Power Playground!

📅 Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕥 Registration Opens at 10:30am, Class Starts at 11am
💪 50 min workout
📍 Marie Reed Field (Adams Morgan, DC)

This free outdoor workout is open to everyone — MINT members and non-members alike. All you need to do is register in advance and bring your energy!

What is Power Playground?

MINT’s signature Power Playground classes combine strength and cardio in an interval-based format with 8–12 stations. Think of it as recess for adults — but with kettlebells, ropes, TRX, resistance bands, and creative exercises that will challenge your entire body.

Our incredible instructors will guide you through each station, offering encouragement and modifications so all fitness levels can participate. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for a fun, new way to get moving, Power Playground is a perfect fit.

Why Join This Free Fitness Event in DC?

  • ✅ It’s free! No cost to join, just register ahead.
  • 🌳 Outdoor fun. A perfect way to enjoy the DC fall weather.
  • 💪 All levels welcome. The workout is scalable for beginners to advanced athletes.
  • 🎶 Community energy. Rally your friends, coworkers, or neighbors for a Sunday sweat session.
  • 🏋️ Led by MINT pros. Our expert instructors make it challenging, motivating, and fun.

What to Bring

  • Water
  • Sneakers & comfortable workout clothes
  • Friends!

Keep the Momentum Going

Can’t wait until the event? MINT offers group fitness classes every day of the week at our club located in Adams Morgan. Come check one out in-studio and keep your training strong long after the outdoor event ends.

➡️ Don’t miss this free community fitness event in DC.
There’s room for everyone, but we do need you to register for the event using this link. We can’t wait for you to join us at Marie Reed on October 19 for a workout you won’t forget.

Meet Charlie: MINT’s Newest Personal Trainer

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We’re excited to introduce Charlie Martel, the newest addition to our talented team of MINT personal trainers. With a background rooted in strength training and a passion for helping people feel stronger—inside and outside the gym—Charlie brings an empowering, encouraging approach to every session.

Charlie Martel, new personal trainer at MINT DC, specializing in empowering strength training for building muscle and confidence

How Charlie Got Started

Charlie’s fitness journey began when he worked with personal trainers as a teenager. Their impact went far beyond physical results. “They had such a positive effect on me inside and outside the gym,” Charlie shares. “I thought to myself that it would be an amazing career for me, and I hope I can have the same positive effect on people.”

After exploring other career paths, Charlie realized personal training was where he belonged. He began studying for his NASM certification and hasn’t looked back since.

Why Personal Training?

Charlie discovered early on that he loved helping people build confidence through fitness. He started by informally training friends and family and quickly saw how much it boosted their self-esteem. “I’ve always been passionate about working out, and helping people with that journey seemed like the perfect fit,” he explains.

Charlie’s Training Style

Charlie’s training style is empowering and encouraging. His goal? To set clients up for success with habits that build confidence and long-term physical performance. Whether you’re brand new to training or chasing new personal records, Charlie meets you where you are and helps you move forward safely and effectively.

His Specialty: Strength Training

Charlie specializes in strength training, the very thing that first got him hooked on fitness. He works with clients to build strength and muscle mass while managing fatigue and prioritizing safety. “Whether it’s adding more muscle or increasing bench press numbers, I can be a big help in performance and keeping the lifter safe,” he says.

Advice for First-Timers

For anyone considering personal training for the first time, Charlie has simple advice:

  • Be yourself, and know your strengths and weaknesses.
  • Remember that training is not one-dimensional—there are countless ways to improve performance.
  • Always be curious and ask questions, whether you’re a client or a fellow trainer.

Life Outside the Gym

When he’s not training at MINT, you can often find Charlie outdoors with his dog, walking through Rock Creek Park or along the National Mall. He also enjoys biking around the monuments with friends.

Charlie’s go-to spot for a healthy, affordable meal in DC is TEASHI Café downtown, where he loves the chicken and rice bowls packed with vegetables. And at home, he’s been experimenting in the kitchen with a new culinary project: perfecting the art of making Peking duck.

Train with Charlie at MINT

Whether your goal is to get stronger, build muscle, or feel more confident in the gym, Charlie is here to help you every step of the way. His empowering approach and strength-training expertise make him a great partner for anyone looking to take their fitness journey to the next level.

How Goal-Setting Can Enhance Your Workout

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Do you set specific goals for your workouts, or do you go with the flow? If you’re more of a flow type, consider incorporating some goal-setting into your routine. Your goals can be big or small, and based on consistency, reps, weight, distance, or speed. Read ahead to see how this can benefit you.

Short-term goals become long-term habits

Setting short-term goals that you know you can accomplish (e.g., working out twice a week, adding one more rep to your next set) can increase satisfaction and encourage long-term commitment and discipline. Having a clear reason to show up for your workout makes you more likely to do it. Think of short-term goals like a to-do list. You get that accomplished feeling of crossing something off, which leads to better long-term satisfaction in your routine. 

Structure leads to success

Creating goals can help you understand your “why” and hone in on your objectives, leading to more focused and tailored plans and results. If your overall goal is to run a marathon, you’ll create shorter-term plans to increase your running mileage or incorporate cross-training or targeted stretching. 

Track your progress 

It can be hard to see incremental changes to your fitness on a day-to-day basis. By setting and accomplishing goals, you’ll see progress in real time. This is rewarding and motivates you to keep going. It also helps break you out of plateaus; when you see your strength or endurance increasing, you know it’s time to move to the next milestone.

What are some of your fitness goals? Let us know, and be sure to tag us in your sweaty selfies! 

Discounted Gift Cards Are Back For Labor Day

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Our popular discounted MINT gift cards are back now through Friday, September 5th.

Use your gift card for all regular-priced membership dues, personal training sessions, Pilates training, class packages, and MINTy swag! Reminder that discounted gift cards cannot be used to purchase promotion packages.

Purchasing a gift card instantly adds you to our MINTy Insider Program, which gives you early access to limited-time deals and more!

Both current members and non-members may purchase these gift cards.