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Fab Fit Feb | MINT’s February 2023 Fitness Challenge

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January 27, 2023 by mint-sk

Ready to get fit and have fun? Join our Fit Fab February Fitness Challenge! 

Open to ALL club members, regardless of whether your membership includes access to classes!

Registration is required for members + their buddies (max 3) by 2/3/2023.

Click here to register.

Details:

  • 4 weeks long challenge
  • Register your workout/accountability buddy(ies) in our February Fitness challenge and you ALL could win big.
  • First and second-place winners will win $150 in MINTy Bucks to put towards anything, including dues.
  • If your membership does not currently include classes, we will add classes to your membership for the duration of the challenge for free.

Point System:

  • Registering a buddy – 10 points (additional buddies are 5pts each)
  • Taking a class = 2 points
  • Taking a new class = 3 points A “new” class represents any class format you haven’t taken in 30 days.
  • Every time your registered buddy comes to class with you = 5 points
  • Taking a new instructor = 3 points. A “new” instructor represents any class taught by an instructor who you haven’t worked with in 30 days.

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Meet MINT Yoga Instructor Genesha Michelle!

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January 22, 2023 by mint-sk

Genesha began teaching yoga and meditation to her family and friends first. Over time, her practice grew more grounded and consistent. She earned her teaching certification in 2022 following years of dedicated practice and self-study. Genesha’s desire to help others learn how to help themselves and her deep commitment to personal and collective healing inspired her to become a yoga instructor.

Genesha Michelle Doing a Yoga Pose Outside in Front Of Water

You can always expect a welcoming, nonjudgmental and calming experience with Genesha. Her evening candlelight class at MINT is a yin flow, centering a meditative stillness and deep stretch. You’ll find that she creates sequences that allow individual expression and movement. She approaches each class in an informed and attentive manner and aims to serve each student’s unique energy and abilities. Genesha encourages her students to listen to their bodies more than anything else because cultivating a solid inner relationship is helpful both on and off the mat. 

If you are considering trying yoga for the first time, Genesha recommends that you enter with an open mind and position yourself with an unobstructed view of the teacher. Focus on your breath and move at a pace that is comfortable for you. It’s important not to give in to pressure to do, look or feel a certain way when practicing yoga. 

Genesha works with pregnant people and new parents outside of MINT, offering pre and post-natal yoga. She researches early childhood and maternal health and is working on a doula certification. You may find her training to run 15k or taking long walks in Rock Creek park. She also loves journaling and will pilot writing and wellness products and workshops this year.

Follow her on Instagram @geneshamichelleyoga and sign up for her class today! 

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2023 Season Passes at BIG savings! – Extended

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January 2, 2023 by mint-sk

 

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The savings don’t have to end quite yet. We are extending our season passes to MINT until January 15th! Purchase any one of our Unlimited Gym + Classes season passes and save BIG! These are paid in full memberships.

2023 Season Pass (1 year)

Regular Rate: $2,016 – Discount: 45% – Promo Rate: $1,109

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Winter + Spring (6 months)

Regular Rate: $1,008 – Discount: 35% – Promo Rate: $655

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Winter (3 months)

Regular Rate: $504 – Discount: 25% – Promo Rate: $378

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Please note that these season passes cannot be purchased with our discounted gift cards.

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New Classes For 2023!

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December 31, 2022 by mint-sk

We are thrilled to be adding new classes to our schedule for 2023! From intensity and yoga to cycle and Pilates, check out the list of additional classes you can expect. Don’t forget to save your spot and & up today!

  • Mondays
    • 6am Power FLEX w/Myke
    • 7 & 7:30am Express Core w/Myke
    • 5:30 pm TRX Pilates w/Meg
  • Tuesdays
    • 7am MINT Ride W/Kelly (Starting 1/24)
    • 7:30pm Vinyasa Flow Yoga w/Laura
  • Wednesdays
    • 7am Mat Pilates w/Meg
    • 6:30pm TRX Bootcamp w/Braegan
  • Thursdays
    • 7am Power FLEX w/Myke
    • 7am MINT Ride W/Kelly (Starting 1/26)
    • 5pm Hip Hop Dance w/Maddie
    • 6 & 7pm Power FLEX w/Maddie
  • Sundays
    • 11am Mint Burn w/Caroline

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Tips On Setting Intentions for 2023

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December 30, 2022 by mint-sk

With every new year comes a desire to reflect on the year prior and look ahead to what’s to come. Regardless if you feel encouraged to set a big or small goal it can sometimes feel daunting which is why we’ve gathered some tips. 

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When it comes to determining your goals and the best path to achieve them, it’s important to approach your plan in a positive frame of mind. We recommend determining intentions for yourself versus resolutions. Why? A resolution is a commitment that a person makes to bring changes into their lives and often is made as a result of negative thoughts whereas an intention is a practical commitment to follow a course of action; a state of mind in which a person desires to perform something. Intentions lead to betterment as it aligns with your purpose and are responsible for initiating, sustaining, and terminating a particular action.

  1. It’s more about the journey than about the goal. It’s great to have goals but your intentions will help create positive habits and more enjoyable memories as you work towards your longer-term goals. 
  2. Write it down. Putting pen to paper can help make sure you create clear intentions and helps keep track of your accountability. 
  3. Be kind to yourself. Nobody is harder on you than you. Understand that there will be struggles and challenges along the way but staying true to your purpose will allow you to achieve the outcome at the right time. 

Remember that if you decide to set intentions for the new year you do so from a place of clarity, focus, and kindness and not a place of negativity. And if you need help? Just ask! No one should go through this alone. 

Cheers to the new year!

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Tips For Managing Stress

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December 14, 2022 by mint-sk

As joyful and festive as the holiday season can be, this time of year can also come with a lot of stress. During times of high stress and anxiety, it’s important to continue prioritizing “me time” and find positive ways to manage your stress. According to a recent ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America) online poll, some 14% of people make use of regular exercise to cope with stress. 

Group of members in a line in a boxing classWe all know that regular exercise increases your overall physical health and has the ability to help fight disease but studies have shown that movement has some direct stress-busting benefits. Physical activity helps to bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. These endorphins can often serve as natural painkillers. Consistent exercise encourages your brain to regularly release these endorphins, improve sleep, help with self-esteem, and decrease overall levels of tension which can have a positive effect on your quality of life. 

Yoga and meditation specifically can help improve circulation, flexibility, and core strength. Cardio such as our Power Playground, Rowing, and Cycle classes are great for your heart and lungs and can improve blood flow. Participating in group exercises can help reduce stress through socialization and creating connections with other members. 

Ultimately, the choice is yours as to which form of exercise is most effective for you to reduce stress – it could even be a combination of many things! The important thing to remember is that you don’t need to commit to several hours a day to exercise in order to see the benefits. Moving your body, whether it is in a group fitness class, in the gym, or going for a walk for 30 minutes several times a week is a great start. Need some guidance? We recommend checking out our class schedule which offers a variety of class types, both in-person and virtual.

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