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Featured Member: Julia B

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Meet Featured MINT member, Julia B!

Featured MINT Member, Julia B.
Featured MINT Member, Julia B.

MINT member since:

January 2016

Which MINT location is your favorite?

MINT Dupont

Favorite type of exercise?

Running, swimming, strength training, yoga, cycling, triathlons, p90x

What is your favorite exercise?

Deadlifts

What is your favorite group fitness class at MINT? Why?

PowerPlayground because it opens my eyes to exercises I wouldn’t have normally pursued. Plus, every workout is different so it constantly keeps you guessing what’s next.

Who is your favorite MINT trainer/instructor/concierge and why?

Paige Fetzer because she gave me advice about my first triathlon and always managed to check in on how I was doing! It would be wrong of me, however, if I didn’t give a special shout out to Dru Ryan, Liz Harvey, and James Parker Ashley for teaching classes that are sure to leave me humbled, sore, and inspired.

What motivates you to hit the gym and stay healthy?

There’s nothing more satisfying than setting a long-term goal and achieving it. I’m passionate about endurance racing not only because it tests my mental and physical limits, but it’s something for me to focus on outside of work and all the stress that comes with it.

Why do you love MINT?

The diversity and number of MINT classes make it so accessible for journalists like me who operate on crazy schedules.

Keep rockin’ it, Julia! You’re #MondayMotivation for us all!

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Pilates for Chronic Pain Management Workshop

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MINT (and master pilates instructor, Karla Adams) is hosting a “Pilates for Chronic Pain Management” Workshop on December 4th.

 

About the workshop:

WHEN: Sunday, December 4, from 4-5:30pm

WHERE: MINT Dupont 
COST: $59 for MINT members; $69 for Non-MINT members

 

Chronic pain is a burden. It robs you of sleep, makes movement feel extremely risky and eats away at your personal sense of power and strength. Whether you’re living with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Low Back Pain, Pilates will give you your power back by teaching you how to experience your body and its movement patterns in a different way.

Beginning with the essential elements of body awareness, breath and balance, you’ll experience Pilates exercises combined with the foam roller. Learn specific exercises designed for pain relief and structural re-education in a safe and supportive environment.

This 90 minute workshop is for those living with chronic pain as well as instructors who would like to learn more about working with this population.

 

Register (and pay in advance) here!

Karla Adams

Pop Princess Themed Rhythm Ride

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Come join your favorite ladies of pop for a Rhythm Ride that is guaranteed to get you out of the saddle, while feeling energized, powerful, and surrounded by awesome beats. Get ready to sprint, jump, climb and dance to the music of Britney, Christina, Lady Gaga & many more of your favorite women in pop music.

If you’re already dancing in your seat, then sign up with Melanie on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:45 pm at MINT Dupont! See you on the bike!

 

Melanie's Themed Ride

Fall 2016 Club Improvement Info!

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HEADS UP! We’ve got some exciting improvements happening at MINT Dupont this fall. pparea

Here’s what we’re doing:

  • A dedicated INTENSITY Studio will be built by swapping the Power Playground and Cardio Equipment at MINT Dupont
  • A larger, more open stretch area will be created in front of the new cardio area. The circuit will be moved during the week of November 14 (during the daytime)Please note that several very low-use circuit/cable pieces will be removed (back extension, bicep curl, seated leg curl, and step-up)
  • Locker room locks will all be replaced by January 1
  • Circuit equipment pads are being replaced two at a time; any single piece of equipment should only be down for one-week (max) between the dates of November 7 and December 31.

 

Here’s how it will affect you:

  • MINT Dupont will be closed over Thanksgiving weekend to complete the Intensity Studio. (Closed from 8pm Wednesday, November 23 and reopening 5am Monday, November 28.)
  • Good news! Downtown will be open during those days and we’re providing a transportation subsidy through Uber!
  • MINT Downtown will be open on Thanksgiving Day (11/24) from 7am-4pm and the day after Thanksgiving (11/25) from 7am-7pm. Regular hours resume Saturday (7am-9pm) and Sunday (8am-8pm).
  • To make it easier for you… we’ll refund your first $5 for taking an UBER to MINT Downtown for your workout.

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Uber transportation subsidy conditions:

  • Current active members only (account must be current)
  • Trip must be taken within MINT Downtown hours from the front of MINT Dupont directly to the front of MINT Downtown using only UBER.
  • Member must have checked in at MINT Downtown within 10 minutes of trip ending.
  • One way south only, one trip maximum per day.
  • Email your detailed UBER receipt(s) with map showing the route to accounting@mintdc.com before 6am Monday, November 28 and we will credit your card on file. Receipt must contain the route information per above.
  • Please understand that we cannot make any exceptions to the above conditions. Enjoy!

 

Thanks for your patience during these improvements!

– MINT Management/Owners

Bootcamp + Beer = Best Monday Ever

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Question: What’s better than combining a butt-kicking bootcamp with beers?

Answer: NOTHING

*UPDATE: NEXT CLASS HAPPENING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21st! Sign up ASAP!

That’s why we’re hosting BOOTCAMP & BEER with our community partners at Songbyrd Music House and Record Café on Monday, November 7! Join Liz for a seriously butt-kicking bootcamp class at 6pm. The class will meet at MINT Dupont and begin with a light jog over to Songbyrd (right on 18th Street). Come prepared to sweat and enjoy a fantastic workout.

After a 45-minute class, it’s time for brews with the MINT crew! Get draft beers for $5 and an Old Overholt Rye Whiskey + beer combo for just $8. BONUS: Songbyrd also hosts a game night on Mondays, starting at 7:30pm. Entry is free and there are prizes for the winners.

Register for class here!

bootcampbeer

 

November Personal Training Promos

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Take advantage of our November Personal Training Promotions!

All packages/prices are for 50-minute sessions and have an expiration date of one year from purchase.

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GO BIG:

  • 25-pack (50-minute sessions) with trainer: $1,725 ($69/session)
  • 25-pack (50-minute sessions) with master trainer: $1,975 ($79/session)

 

GO SMALL: *limit 3 packages per client

  • 3-pack (50-minute sessions) with trainer: $237 ($79/session)
  • 3-pack (50-minute sessions) with master trainer: $267 ($89/session)

 

25-PACKS FOR NON-MEMBERS:

  • 25-pack (50-minute sessions) with trainer: $1,975 ($79/session)
  • 25-pack (50-minute sessions) with master trainer: $2,225 ($89/session)

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