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MINT Recovery Update

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Members,

RECOVERY update!

MINT lost 2/3 of our members during the pandemic.  The good news:

  • We are recovering and seeing longtime members come back and new members join. 
  • We retained over half of our total payroll during the pandemic, over 30 jobs saved, and many more coming back now. 
  • The vast majority of staff who could not be retained during the pandemic had other full-time jobs. 

We are very thankful overall, and ever thankful for your support!

Want to help us rebuild? Refer your friends, which is easier than ever in June:

As we navigate MINT through this enormous downturn and work to keep our amazing staff employed, we are more focused than ever on the most effective and efficient spending to maximize your experience.  

A big expense for us is credit card processing fees, which feed the banks but presents no tangible benefit to you nor us. We’ve come up with a much more effective solution and a choice for you:

  1. Effective with all July dues going forward, each membership and FLEX personal training plan on recurring credit-card billing will see a $4 per transaction fee to help offset these fees.

DON’T WANT TO PAY THAT?

  1. Alternatively, if you choose to place your account on ACH, which costs MINT a fraction of credit card processing, you will avoid this fee entirely. Use our secure form here to make that change. 

If you are already on ACH, you will not see any surcharge.  If you’re not sure via what method you pay or have any questions, please reach out to either:

Many thanks for your support.

MINT Leadership Team

Patrick, Melissa, Bresni, Tina, Will, and Lindsay

2 for 1 Memberships are Back!

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2 for 1 memberships are back for a LIMITED time!
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 $12/mo surcharge.

We’re hiring MINT Brand Ambassadors

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We’re hiring for MINT Brand Ambassadors. Become a MINT Ambassadors to help market MINT and generate leads, in exchange for a MINT gym membership. You get to work in a dynamic environment with like-minded individuals—hit the streets to connect with the community, plan events, outreach with community partners, tables with local buildings, and other outreach… All productive teammates are invited back each quarter.

Requirements: An outgoing personality, passion for fitness and living well, ability to approach people, and at least a basic knowledge of MINT, we’ll teach you the rest.

Preference is given to those:
Who will not be out of town more than 15 days during the quarter
Not out more than 10 days consecutive

We have a few openings for MINT Ambassadors for this coming quarter. If you are interested, reach out to schedule a 15-minute interview in June, but hurry as spots typically go very fast. Please email Alexandra Salomon, Lead Ambassador – Alexandra@mintdc.com.

MINT Dupont: 1724 California Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

June Personal Training Promo – Get your Summer 6 pack

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Mint_Personal TrainingOur talented and knowledgeable personal trainers are ready and excited to help you reach your fitness goals! Save today with our discounted 6 pack. This deal is available to anyone, even repeat purchasers. Maximum 3 packages per person.

Trainer – $486

Master Trainer – $546

Ever considered a career in fitness?  Now is the time!

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We are actively looking to expand our personal training team. The demand is soaring, and we are in the process of hiring full-time personal trainers.

What can you expect?

  • Work in a fun, dynamic environment, helping people achieve their wellness goals.
  • Personal training pays more than you probably think; earning potential can reach well into six figures.
  • MINT will:
    • Pay for your Personal Training certification
    • Provide you a mentor and support

If this sounds like something that you may be interested in please send a resume to our HR Director, Melissa John (Mzjmint@gmail.com). We look forward to learning more about YOU!

Washington DC Personal Training

Welcome personal trainer Chris Barnes back to the MINT team!

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Chris has been a personal trainer since 2004 when he realized the experience wasn’t enough to help others with powerlifting – he needed credentials. He enrolled in the National Personal Training Institute to gain the knowledge and certification needed to instruct others on their fitness journeys. He’s found he enjoys the endorphins and excitement he gets from knowing he’s influencing someone else to become a better version of themselves.

His training style revolves around the client and their ability to perform certain movements. Chris’s approach is uniquely very attentive to each individual’s needs and his specialty is core training. The core is the foundation of human movement, and without a strong core, the entire musculature is compromised.

His advice to anyone interested in personal training is, “This is the first day of the rest of your life; it’s not just a season but a lifestyle!” 

Chris is also currently preparing two clients to compete in a local powerlifting meet. One of Chris’s personal training and powerlifting clients, Candise Dunnington, first started working with him after her knee surgery. He helped her work from stabilizing and strengthening exercises all the way to USAPL powerlifting competitions. She says, “I’m truly impressed with my body transformation since working with Chris. I’ve toned and lost weight without spending hours on a treadmill or elliptical. We did it all through fun-filled anaerobic exercises and of course “squats and deadlifts” for those powerlifters out there.”

Outside of MINT, Chris loves to cycle on DC’s many beautiful cycling trails, and his favorite restaurant is Filomena in Georgetown.

If you’re interested in training with Chris please email our GM Bresni (bresni@mintdc.com).