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2 for 1 MINT Memberships

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2 for 1 memberships are back for a LIMITED time!A group of clients taking a selfie with the instructor This is our most popular offering.

That’s right, join right now and add on a friend for FREE. Hammer through those goals you have and do it with a buddy! Current members may also take advantage.

For both of you, this membership includes unlimited access to MINT Dupont including club classes.

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Terms and Conditions

  • New members and current members may take advantage
  • Not eligible for anyone who has been on 2 for 1 at any time in the past
  • Add-on may not be a current or active member and may not have been an active member at any time within the past 12 months
  • Both memberships include unlimited access to Cardio and Strength Equipment, general club facilities access, and unlimited classes
  • The lead member on this agreement is purchasing a 6-month membership contract at $168/month plus tax
  • Add-on member is included for 6 months, as a 2 for 1
  • Add-on automatically renews month to month after 6 months at $168/month plus tax
  • Upon renewal, the lead member assumes payment for both memberships at $168/month plus tax each
  • Upon online activation of 2 for 1, MINT accounting will email the lead member to obtain the ‘add on’ members information
  • Memberships may be split to be paid per-person at any time via your club GM or by emailing accounting@mintdc.com
  • This membership is cancellable in-term with a $49 cancellation fee per canceled member and 10 days notice prior to the billing date
  • The rate for this membership is a discounted rate that is eligible only for membership billing via ACH checking. This agreement authorizes recurring payments to the account indicated.
    Credit Card payment to start; account must be set up for ACH billing within 15 days for the standard rate to continue; monthly billing via credit card will automatically incur a $4/mo surcharge.

Meet MINT Pilates Trainer/Instructor and Programming Director Meg DiRuggiero!

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In 2019, Meg was doing a lot of heavy lifting, high-intensity training, and spinning as well as sitting a lot for her job. This led to her struggling with lower back problems and patella femoral syndrome in her left knee. She decided to try out personal training on the reformer and it changed everything! She was encouraged to become an instructor herself and got certified in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels.

Pilates Instructor Meg DiRuggiero Standing In Front of Reformer Machines

Her teaching style is very calm and measured. She wants to make everyone feel comfortable and not intimidated. She is particularly good at describing how the exercises flow together. Her main goal is to teach people the importance of postural support and core engagement because it is so necessary for every activity we do. She also just loves showing people how the reformer works because it’s so fun! 

She likes to combine classic STOTT Pilates moves with exercises that mimic what you can find on the fitness floor. She also enjoys showing people that the reformer can be used for more than just Pilates. The reformer is not as intimidating as it looks – it is essentially a piece of equipment and once you learn how it works it gets so fun to use. Pilates can be essential to anyone – it strengthens all the muscles that will help support you throughout your entire life and is a great companion to strength training.

Meg grew up in DC and is so excited to be back! She loves to walk along the C&O canal to be around nature and explore the area’s many museums. She loves kpop and is always looking for new vegan spots to try. You can follow her on Instagram @meg.diruggiero or her kpop/Pilates youtube channel hanandonly.

Common Indoor Cycling Myths

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Our Cycling Director, Ori Korin debunks 4 common indoor cycling myths! Indoor cycling bikes at MINT
  1. I have to have super strong legs and really great cardio conditioning to ride an indoor bike: Nonsense! The best part about indoor cycling is that it’s scalable for all levels. So wherever you are in a given day, that’s where you ride. You can adjust your cadence (RPMs) and your resistance level to make the ride easier or harder, and we have classes that model outdoor riding, as well as classes that are rhythm-based, and follow the beat of the music.
  2. The need for speed always wins in spin class: Indoor cycling is not just about racing! We climb hills, take power intervals, go for jogs…and in some classes, we even dance a little! Your instructor programs your class with specific cadence and resistance ranges designed to work specific muscles, some in the saddle, some out of it. If you’re only riding fast at a light resistance the whole time, you’re not getting nearly as much muscle benefit as you would be if you’re cycling between riding heavily and powerfully, too.
  3. I can’t ride, it hurts my butt too much: This is a common complaint! You can buy a seat cushion online that will definitely help — ask your instructor for more info. Similarly, if your feet, knees, back, or other joints hurt while riding, talk to your coach about bike setup. We can fix a lot of issues just by changing your settings!
  4. Indoor cycling is just for cardio junkies: You need a strong core, strong legs, and a strong butt to get that bike form working right — plus in many of our rhythm rides, we incorporate an arms song with light weights too. Come check it out!
Think you know all there is to know about indoor cycling at MINT? Take a ride with us and see! View our schedule here.

May Personal Training Deal: Summer Six Pack

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Personal training session with battle ropes

Sweat and save with our summer six-pack personal training deal!

Trainer: $438

Master Trainer: $498

Member of the Month: Justin Hartsell

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Justin Hartsell Member of the MonthMeet May Member of the Month, Justin Hartsell. Justin has been a MINT member for 6 years! When asked how his experience has been over the years he shared that he loves the attention to cleanliness (even pre-pandemic!) and how helpful the staff is. Additionally, he appreciates all of the efforts made during the pandemic to help him and his fellow members feel safe while working out.

Justin is dedicated to consistency. He aims to train at least four times a week! (Nice work!) Though he does admit that sometimes the hardest part is getting to the gym after a long day of work (which I think most of us can relate to).

Justin has had the pleasure of training with our personal trainer, Rasean. During their time together he admired Rasean’s coaching style which is encouraging, fun, and stress-relieving (insert ball slams, tire flips, and sledgehammer!).

When Justin isn’t working out on the gym floor he occasionally can be found trying out MINT’s cycle and yoga classes. He loves how talented and motivating the instructors are and appreciates that they’ll push you when needed while gently correcting your form.

The next time you see Justin, be sure to give him a wave and say hello!