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Make February Your Month to Row: The 2026 MINT Row Challenge

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February is for momentum — and nothing builds it faster than a little friendly competition. The 2026 MINT Row Challenge is back, bringing teamwork, surprise twists, and plenty of meters to keep you motivated through the heart of winter.

Whether you’re a seasoned rower or just finding your rhythm on the erg, this challenge is designed to push your endurance, strengthen community, and make every class count.

Here’s everything you need to know to join the fun:

The Basics

  • Challenge Dates: Sunday, February 1 – Sunday, March 1
    (Teams will be selected on Sunday, January 25, giving you a few days to strategize before meters count!)
  • Goal: Accumulate as many meters as possible during MINT rowing classes.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

  • Teams of 3-4 People: Teams will be chosen by random draw during “Selection Sunday” on January 25.
  • Track Your Progress: After each class, individuals will log and report the meters they rowed. Those meters roll up into your team’s total.

Special Twists

  • Double Meter Classes: A select number of classes during the challenge will count for double meters. These will be surprises, so stay tuned for announcements!
  • Only at MINT: To ensure fairness, only meters rowed during MINT classes will count toward your team’s total.

Prizes Worth Rowing For

  • Team Prize: The team with the highest total meters at the end of the challenge wins.
  • Individual Prize: An additional prize will be awarded to the individual who attends the most rowing classes during the challenge period.

Why You’ll Love This Challenge

✔ Builds consistency during winter
✔ Encourages teamwork and accountability
✔ Keeps classes fresh with surprise double-meter days
✔ Turns every row into something bigger than a workout

February may be short, but the impact doesn’t have to be.

How to Get Started

  1. Sign Up: Join us for “Selection Sunday” on January 25 to get your team assignment.
  2. Row and Report: Starting February 1, track your meters after every class.
  3. Strategize: Work with your team to stay motivated and take advantage of those surprise double-meter classes!

Don’t miss this chance to make February a month of fitness, fun, and teamwork. Grab your spot in the challenge and let’s row our way to victory—together!

Relax, Reset, and Restore with Candlelight Yoga at MINT

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If you’re searching for a gym that offers yoga classes, especially ones focused on stress relief, mindfulness, and full-body movement, Candlelight Yoga at MINT Gym + Studio is designed to help you slow down and reset.

The start of a new year often comes with big goals, packed schedules, and constant momentum. While intention-setting can be powerful, it can also bring pressure. Candlelight Yoga at MINT offers a pause — a chance to breathe, move intentionally, and reconnect with your body and mind in a supportive, welcoming environment.

What Is Candlelight Yoga?

Candlelight Yoga is an all-levels vinyasa yoga class. It’s accessible for beginners while still providing depth and challenge for experienced practitioners.

The class is thoughtfully structured to support both physical movement and mental relaxation. Each session begins with a short centering practice, incorporating mindful breathing techniques to help calm the nervous system and bring awareness inward. Soft LED candle lighting creates a soothing, low-stress atmosphere that encourages focus and presence.

This yoga class works through all seven energy centers in the body — from the base of the spine to the crown of the head — supporting balance, grounding, and overall wellness.

What to Expect in Class

Candlelight Yoga blends flowing movement with restorative elements to create a well-rounded experience:

  • Gentle vinyasa flow to build strength, mobility, and coordination
  • Heart, shoulder, neck, and hip openers to release tension and counteract desk posture
  • Seated poses, folds, twists, balances, and optional inversions to engage the full body
  • Modifications and pose options offered throughout, making the class accessible for all experience levels
  • Restorative poses and guided relaxation at the end of class to promote deep rest and recovery

Whether you’re new to yoga or have an established practice, this class is designed to meet you where you are.

Yoga Classes at a Wellness-Focused Gym

Unlike traditional gyms, MINT takes a holistic approach to fitness. Yoga classes like Candlelight Yoga are part of MINT’s broader commitment to stress reduction, recovery, and sustainable movement — not just high-intensity workouts.

If you’re looking for:

  • A gym with yoga classes
  • A beginner-friendly yoga class
  • A relaxing evening yoga experience
  • A yoga studio atmosphere within a full-service gym

Candlelight Yoga at MINT delivers all of the above in one intentional experience.

Make Time to Reset

As you move through the year ahead, give yourself permission to slow down and reset — even for just one class. Yoga is a powerful tool for managing stress, improving mobility, and building consistency in your wellness routine.

What practices help you reset and recharge? What do you want to carry with you into the year ahead?

Save at MINT this Green Friday Weekend 2025

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Check out our Black Green Friday deals! On Sale 11/27-11/30

Personal Training Stock Up Deal
Get ahead of your health and wellness goals by purchasing an exclusive package for $2,025. You’ll receive 5 bonus sessions. You must use the sessions by December 31, 2026.

Discounted Gift Cards

Use your gift card for all regular-priced membership dues, personal training sessions, Pilates training, class packages, and MINTy swag! Reminder that discounted gift cards cannot be used to purchase promotion packages.

Buy $995, get $1,095

Buy $4,000, get $5,000

These offers ends at midnight on Sunday, November 30th. 

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Club upgrades and new services continue! 

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Updated November 18: We are excited to continue increasing MINT’s offerings, which will happen in phases over the next few months. We are carefully planning and anticipate minimal or no disruption to members.

  • The fitness floor is undergoing some equipment reconfigurations
  • A newly created stretch area is now available next to the glass office; that area will also be remodeled soon
  • Please be aware that on Saturday, Nov 22, MINT will close 1 hour early at 8pm due to overnight work.
  • Upgrades to a number of strength and cardio equipment pieces
  • Light construction; painting, flooring, etc
  • The front area that has been the stretch studio will close on December 1 for remodeling

More soon on new services coming!

Unlock Your Fitness Potential with MINT’s Fit3D Body Scanner

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If you’re serious about getting to know your body, tracking your progress, and setting yourself up for long-term success, it’s time to meet one of MINT’s most powerful tools: the Fit3D Body Scanner.

This cutting-edge technology goes way beyond the scale. In just 40 seconds, Fit3D creates a full 3D image of your body and provides hundreds of measurements, including posture analysis, body composition, balance, and more. Think of it as your personal fitness dashboard — giving you the data you need to understand where you are today and how to get where you want to go.

Fit3D Body Scanner station at MINT DC gym, offering fast and accurate 40-second scans for members

Why Fit3D is a Game-Changer

  • See more than a number: Forget relying on the scale alone. Fit3D gives you the full picture with accurate, detailed insights.
  • Track real progress: Watch your posture, muscle symmetry, and body composition evolve over time. It’s the most motivating way to see the results of your hard work.
  • Set smarter goals: Whether you want to get stronger, leaner, or simply feel better, the data from Fit3D helps you (and your trainer) create a personalized plan to get there.
  • Next-level workouts: With clearer insight into your body, you and your trainer can fine-tune your training to maximize results and minimize risk of injury.

Who Has Access?

Here’s the best part:

  • All active personal training clients at MINT have access to Fit3D at no added cost. Just ask your trainer to schedule a scan.
  • MINT Condition members also enjoy unlimited access to Fit3D scans as part of their membership benefits.

Not sure if your membership includes Fit3D? Good news — your first session is free. And if you have questions, you can always reach out to Skip at Skip@mintdc.com.

Take the Guesswork Out of Your Fitness Journey

Fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither are results. With the Fit3D Body Scanner, you’ll finally have the insights you need to understand your body, track your progress, and crush your goals.

Ready to level up your workouts and get data that actually makes a difference? Ask your trainer about Fit3D today, or email Skip to get started.

2025 Facility Fee Update

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Members,

This year, MINT celebrated 19 years! Our gratitude for your continued support only grows deeper. The community you’ve helped create here inspires us every day and allows us to keep MINT a vibrant, welcoming retreat in the heart of DC.

This past year, we’ve reinvested in your experience with exciting upgrades, including fully refreshed locker rooms with new showers and saunas, our cutting-edge Fit3D Body Scanner, front door facial recognition security, and expanded class offerings. Paired with our team of top-tier instructors and trainers, these enhancements ensure MINT remains DC’s premier health club. And we’re not slowing down—new equipment upgrades are already on the horizon.

As part of these ongoing efforts, please note that the annual Facility Fee will run on or about October 4. This fee helps support a portion of the continuous improvements that keep MINT thriving and evolving.

Thank you for being such an essential part of MINT. We’re excited for what’s ahead and grateful to have you with us on this journey.

Patrick and Melissa John

Founders, Owners, and Operators