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Facility Fee 2022 Update

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Dear Members,

We hope that you are well! As we approach 17 years of MINT, our thankfulness for your business and support only gets stronger, and the community here inspires us every day. While the pandemic has changed most everything, we have strived to maintain MINT as a consistent, healthy, and safe retreat for you. During this challenging time we replaced the rooftop HVAC systems, further increased sanitizing work, and added multiple air filtration systems. We’ve also added equipment with more to come soon.
Please be advised that the annual facility fee will run on or about Oct 8, this fee covers a portion of our continuous efforts to keep MINT the best health club in DC.
We cannot thank you enough for being an important part of MINT’s recovery.  

Sincerely,

Patrick & Melissa
Local Founders & Owners

MINT Mat Pilates: What To Expect

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MINT Instructor doing Mat PilatesPilates is once again raising in popularity and we’re thrilled to offer both Mat and Private Reformer Pilates at MINT.

For those that aren’t as familiar with what Pilates is, it’s a workout that is often performed on a mat or machine that includes many strength and flexibility exercises. Pilates encourages participants to focus on breathing and a mind-body connection with particular attention to how movements stem from the core. Often times Pilates workouts incorporate equipment including spring-based resistance machines. The workout can be tailored to a variety of goals, ages, and abilities.

MINT Mat Pilates is led by our knowledgeable trainer/instructor Meg DiRuggiero. If you’re new to her classes this is what you can expect! 

  1. Each class includes a thoughtful mixture of classic Stott Pilates moves and newer, varied Pilates sequences. No two classes are exactly the same.
  2. Remember that Pilates is all about strengthening the core through movement and isometric holds. This practice goes beyond the mat and allows you to strengthen and use your core to support you when doing a variety of other movements both inside and outside the gym!
  3. We will go behind the core! Other focuses include spine stability and mobility, glute strength, shoulder support, and overall muscle lengthening.
  4. Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never tried Pilates before or are new to MINT Pilates. Any new moves are very approachable with constant cues from the instructor to ensure you’re able to follow along.
  5. If something doesn’t make sense or if you have any questions your instructor is always available before or after class to offer support. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when or if needed!

Sign up for a Mat Pilates class this week by visiting our class schedule.

Members – Get Your 1st Month of FLEXGuest for Free

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Members! You can add FLEXGuest to your membership and get your first month for FREE!

Upgrade Here

Two MINT members in boxing class laughing

How it Works:

  • With FLEXGuest, members may bring guests, including repeat guests, on an unlimited basis; one daily guest per member visit is included.
  • Our ‘Basic Training’ membership, which includes all access membership and a personal training session every month, includes FLEXGuest.
  • Learn more about FLEXGuest today.

There’s no commitment period for this upgrade.  

September 2022 Personal Training Promo – Go Big or Go Small

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MINT_Personal_TrainingStock up on your personal training sessions. We have a deal for everyone – go BIG or go SMALL.

Go Small

6pack in-club 50min (Trainer) ($75/session) –$450

6pack in-club 50min (Master Trainer) ($85/session) – $510

Go Big

30pack in-club 50min (Trainer) ($68/session) – $2,040 

30pack in-club 50min (Master Trainer) ($78/session) – $2,340

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.

Join Here

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.