Each of these sessions are 50 minutes. All personal training packages can be used for both traditional personal training and private Reformer Pilates. These sessions have a 90 day expiration.
Workout with a buddy (member or not) this month and get a FREE Personal Training session for you both!
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Meet January Member of the Month Mark Johnson. Before joining MINT, Mark was a runner for many years. He always loved outdoor exercise and was concerned that he would not find a gym that would adequately substitute his fitness passion once he began feeling pain in his feet from running. Fortunately for us and the rest of the MINT family he gave MINT a try!
Like most first-time gym-goers he started on the cardio machines and quickly found that although he loved to run outside he wasn’t the biggest fan of indoor cardio equipment. He then began working with personal trainer James Parker-Ashley, who suggested that he might enjoy taking some classes. Well, James was right! MINT quickly became a vital part of Mark’s routine.
Mark loves the camaraderie that he’s developed between the members, instructors and staff. “It makes me feel welcome.” He said. “My first thought when I leave class is when my next class will be.”
Mark’s fitness goals have changed over the years. When he first started at MINT he would only stay for half a class and couldn’t complete one pull up. But over time and with the encouragement of MINT’s talented instructors he was going to classes six days a week! Then he broke his foot and was sidelined on the couch for nearly six months. Today he is just getting back into classes and his goal is to ease into regaining his strength without overdoing it while his foot finishes healing. Once he’s fully healed and ready to go his plan is to maintain his strength, endurance and flexibly while working on his balance.
You can typically find Mark taking any class taught by Braegan or Colleen. He loves their creativity and how they mix up exercises to avoid routine in a workout.
Check out Mark’s thoughts on his favorite classes:
Next time you see Mark in class be sure to give him a wave and introduce yourself!
Interested in trying personal training for the first time? Right now you can purchase 6 sessions for $399! Use all sessions with one trainer or use each session with a different trainer. The choice is yours.
Limit 1 per person. Sessions cannot be shared and expire within 90 days.
Do your New Years’ resolutions include becoming healthier and stronger? We’re here to help! Right now you can purchase a discounted 20 pack and we’ll include a 21-day Nutrition Journey for FREE!
20 packs + 21-day Nutrition Journey
Trainer: $1,660
Master Trainer: $1,860
Get to know Ariele Foster, doctor of physical therapy, physical therapy practice owner, and a yoga teacher at MINT! You can catch Ariele’s yoga classes at MINT DuPont.
Ariele describes her yoga classes as “Goldilocks” pace, not too fast and not too slow. She uses her knowledge as a doctor of physical therapy and years of experience working with those who have musculoskeletal issues to create her classes.
Yoga has been a life-long practice for Ariele. Her grandmother was a yoga teacher, so Ariele has been practicing yoga since elementary school.
Outside of teaching yoga at MINT, you can find Ariele on a stroll through the National Zoo, dancing at the drum circle at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park or enjoying a meal at Shouk or Cava. This year, Ariele has recently started strength training and taking classes with Colleen and Myke at MINT.
Ariele has her own physical therapy practice. She’s also the founder of YogaAnatomyAcademy.com, offers online courses and has an archive of free classes on her YouTube channel.
Ariele teaches Hatha Yoga | Alight + Flow (1) every Thursday at 7:15pm at our MINT Dupont location. Sign up for a class today!