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March 101 Workshops at MINT

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Looking to tailor the perfect workout to your fitness level and goals? Always wanted to try Power Playground but not sure where to start? This month we’re hosting workshops every Saturday! These workshops are FREE for MINT members and only $35 for non-members. When registering for these classes they will have the same class cancellation policy as [select] classes which is an 8-hour window.

Saturday, March 7th – Design Your Own Upper Body Workout Mint_Personal Training

Saturday, March 14th – Design Your Own Lower Body Workout

Saturday, March 21st – Desing An Efficient Full Body Workout

Satuday, March 28th – Power Playground 101 – The Basics

March Personal Training Deals

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Our popular Go BIG or Go SMALL personal training deals are back for a limited time!

Mint_Personal Training

5 pack

Trainer: $374 / Master: $419

20 pack

Trainer: $1,328 / Master: $1,488

Interested in our MINT Nutrition Program? Right now, anyone who is new to personal training or MINT Nutrition will receive 2 complimentary personal training sessions when purchasing a 21-Day Journey!

Instructor Spotlight: Shenandoah Sowash

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Exercise, determination and a positive attitude can do wonders for your health, fitness and athletic goals. MINT Piloxing instructor Shenandoah Sowash is a testament to committing to a healthy lifestyle for positive change. We had to hear Shenandoah’s story on how she went from a pack-a-day smoker to a Piloxing instructor at MINT. 

Let’s flashback to six years ago. Shenandoah was a smoker and hadn’t really worked out before outside of her dance training. She decided to quit smoking who used exercise and a way to help keep her away from cigarettes. Shenandoah took a Piloxing class at the YMCA and was hooked. 

Piloxing is a non-stop, HIIT fusion workout that combines boxing, Pilates and dance for a truly unique experience that can burn up to 700 calories in just 50 minutes. Shenandoah describes it as “high-energy, accessible, and super fun.” It’s a workout like no other with a huge sense of community. 

For Shenandoah, Piloxing was exactly what she was looking for because “it had everything: Pilates, strength, cardio, conditioning, flexibility, balance, and an empowering message.” She eventually lost 55 pounds and, most importantly, started to feel better about herself. 

Shenandoah was so inspired by her Piloxing classes, that she wanted to inspire others the way her trainer, Jennifer Hopkins, inspired her. She says “I love watching people get stronger and fiercer with each class.” 

Community is a big part of Piloxing and of MINT. Shenandoah said, “I love the MINT community. MINT is just the right size –big enough to offer a variety of classes and services, but small enough for people to still know your name.” At Piloxing, everyone is powering through the workout together with positive energy. 

When Shenandoah isn’t teaching at MINT, she’s teaching Barre, working out, or hiking in Rock Creek Park with her chocolate lab, Winston, which she says “is basically a HIIT class because he sprints for squirrels.” 

Shenandoah teaches Piloxing on Tuesday at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 11:30am at MINT Dupont. Sign up for a class today!

Learn About MINT Madness

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MINT Madness Tournament Kick Off

To kick off the March Basketball Tournaments we’re having our own MINT Madness!

We challenge you to take 15 classes or visit the gym 15 times from March 1-31st. After your 15 visits, you can claim your $10 community partner gift card from our GM or AGM or by emailing bresni@mintdc.com. All visits must be verified before claiming your prize so please make sure you check-in, especially during peak times and sign into class every time.

If you take a photo with a MINT instructor, upload it to your social media and tag MINT you’ll be entered to win a $50 community partner gift card. You will need to show your tagged post to our GM or AGM to be entered to win this prize. If you share on Instagram Stories, please take a screenshot. Submissions can also be made via email to bresni@mintdc.com

If you bring a first-timer to the gym or class you’ll be entered to win a $50 community partner gift card. Please make sure your first-timer signs in with a Guest Registration form.

Check all of the boxes? And you will be entered to win a $100 gift card to our community partner!

MINT Madness Fitness Challenge - IG Story

Keep track of your progress with our IG Story template! Find it on our Instagram account. @MINTGymStudio

The drawing will take place on 4/7 so all entries must be in by 4/6. You can submit your entry in person or send it via email (bresni@mintdc.com).

Meet Emily Williams, MINT Member of the Month

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Member of the Month - Emily WilliamsMeet February Member of the Month Emily Williams. When asked what her favorite thing about MINT is she said “The community vibe makes me feel like I’m in an environment where I can be myself and have fun!” She also loves how knowledgeable and understanding the class instructors are. All of the classes she has taken are challenging and she never gets board because of the variety of classes we offer and each instructor has their own style.

Taking classes at MINT is more than just about getting a workout in and looking better in her jeans (though that’s an added bonus!). For Emily, it helps relieve stress and promote a general well-being.

Because Emily is an avid class attendee we asked her which of our classes is her favorite and she responded:

I like so many of the classes at MINT, it’s hard to choose which ones I want to take. I try to double up on classes each time I come to MINT. I usually take three spin classes, two barre classes, and one yoga class a week! I love the themes rides in spin and am waiting for a Mariah vs. Whitney ride! Barre is the best – I love building strength through repetition and my own body weight. Plus the feminine energy in those classes is totally empowering! The candlelit yoga classes are SO relaxing!

So, if you see a Mariah vs. Whitney themed ride on the calendar, you have Emily to thank!

February Personal Training Deal!

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Washington DC Personal Training

Purchase 20 personal training sessions

for the price of 18!

Trainer $1,494

Master Trainer $1,674

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.