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Got the winter blues? Come to spin class!

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February 1, 2017 by mint-sk

February can be a tough month. The weather is cold, dark, and dreary. The holidays are over (except for Feb. 14, otherwise known as Single Awareness/Unrealistic Romantic Expectations Day). Work can be stressful. Situations with family and friends can get you down. So if you can’t spend your February working remotely from a sunny beach report, try to get to spin class. Here are three great reasons why:

You can find some peace of mind.

Unlike yoga or bootcamp class, spinning can give you a great workout and boost your mood without requiring too much mental effort. You have your own space, your own bike, and you control the speed and resistance. You can be alone, but still together with a group of people all investing their time and energy. Sure it’s fun during a ride with some coordinated moves and routines. But if you need to clear your head, just get lost in the music, and absorb some positive energy from class, by all means – you do you.

A chance to channel that frustration.

I recently had a student tell me, “You write great playlists when you’re angry!” It’s true. Negative emotions like anxiety, frustration, anger, and fear can start to build up and drag us down. Channeling all of that energy into a really tough work out can be a great way to work through those emotions in a safe, contained way. Sing along to the music, frown, clench your jaw, and ride through those emotions. A great work out can have you dripping with sweat but feeling refreshed and clean on the inside.

Win MINT’s “Can You Go the Extra Mile?” challenge.

If beating the winter blues and burning major calories wasn’t enough reason to get to MINT for a spin class, consider the fame and fortune that could be yours if you win our February challenge. Track your miles in each spin class, and compete with fellow MINTers to go the extra mile and win fabulous prizes. It’s one way to beat the blues and win big!

Come ride with us! You’re always just one spin class away from a better day.

Nikki Mueller is a cycling instructor at MINT.

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: blues, cardio, cycling, fitness, healthc, mental health, mint ride, mood, spin

February Cycle Challenge: Can You Go the Extra Mile?

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January 24, 2017 by mint-sk

Crush your New Year’s resolutions and get back on that bike with our February “Can You Go the Extra Mile?” Cycle Challenge!
  • The challenge will run the entire month of February.
  • No advanced sign-up is required! To participate, just sign up on the challenge posters outside of the cycle studios at both clubs.
  • If you plan to attend cycling classes at both clubs… don’t worry! Your miles from MINT Dupont and MINT Downtown will be added together!
Here’s how it works: Everyone is responsible for writing down their miles at the end of each ride. At the end of the month we will add up those miles to see who went the farthest! Miles will be recorded from each individual bike that displays total miles throughout the ride.
Prizes:
First place: $100 gift certificate for L’Enfant Cafe
Second place: $50 gift certificate to Lapis
Third place: $25 gift certificate to The Blaguard
See you on the bike!

Filed Under: Club News, Fitness Tagged With: cardio, cycle, cycle challenge, cycling, fitness challenge, MINT, mintride, ride

New Equipment at MINT Dupont!

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January 17, 2017 by mint-sk

You may have noticed some new equipment around MINT Dupont. Give the new equipment a try… and as always, let us know what you think!

Woodway Treadmills in the Cardio Area

Woodway Treadmills

Learn more about what makes these treadmills different, here!

Ab Mats in the Intensity Studio

Ab Mats

Learn more about Ab Mats, and why we love them, here!

*Note: Please feel free to use these when they are not being used by a class. They should stay in the Intensity Studio!

Filed Under: Club News Tagged With: abs, cardio, core, equipment, improvement, MINT Dupont

Featured Instructor: Jeannie Baumann

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January 12, 2017 by mint-sk

Dubbed “The Queen of Cardio” by one of our regular students, Jeannie is a master trainer for Doonya: The Bollywood Workout, which she has been teaching since 2010. As part of the Doonya team, Jeannie can be seen on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, WUSA9, The Washington Post. She also has performed at the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Fiesta Asia, Arts on Foot, at the Indian Embassy as part of Passport DC. Jeannie is an AFAA-certified group exercise instructor.

Jeannie Baumann

Passion statement about Doonya:

Jeannie: a serious workout that’s seriously fun

Fun fact: something unique about you

Jeannie: I love my Michigan Wolverine. Go Blue!

 

Class day and times and formats that you lead at MINT:

Jeannie: Doonya: The Bollywood Workout at MINT Dupont on Wednesdays at 8pm. (She’s also a barre instructor! Her MINT Barre class is on Thursdays from 5:30-6:20pm at MINT Downtown.)

 

Keep up with Jeannie on her Doonya Facebook page and her Instagram!

Jeannie Baumann

Filed Under: Club News, Staff Feature Tagged With: barre, cardio, dance, doonya, fitness, health, Jeannie Baumann, wellness

Themed Ride: Best of Michael Jackson – January 7

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January 2, 2017 by mint-sk

Join us (and cycling instructor, Ori!) for a “Best of Michael Jackson” themed ride at 11am on January 7th at MINT Dupont!

Get ready to ride to all your favorite MJ tunes! We’ll start our Saturday off with all the best songs from the King of Pop! You can ride to the beat or take it like a road ride, just don’t stop till you get enough!

Get registered asap!

MJ Themed Ride

 

 

Filed Under: Club News, Events Tagged With: cardio, cycling, fitness, michael jackson, mintride, spin, themed ride, wellness

“Best of 2016” Themed Ride – January 4

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December 28, 2016 by mint-sk

Best of 2016Make your plans now to join Melanie for a sweat sesh that gives one final nod to the best music of 2016.

While you begin creating your list of new years resolutions, finish this year out strong by riding along to some of your favorite artists & hits from this past year in music. Music played at this spin party will be based on songs who were most streamed on Spotify, and are guaranteed to get you moving and feeling good.

If this post-NYE party sounds up your alley, then sign up HERE for a ride with Melanie on Wednesday, January 4th at 7:45 pm at MINT Dupont! See you on the bike!

Filed Under: Club News, Events, Fitness Tagged With: 2016, cardio, cycle, fitness, goals, mint ride, new year, new years eve, themed ride, wellness

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