March Madness is happening at MINT! Join now, then visit the club on 6 or more occasions during the first 30 days, and we’ll give you a $100 credit toward any fitness package. Plus, get your first month of classes free, use the promo code CLASSES at checkout
Applies to all new memberships. Not applicable to members who joined since Oct 1, 2016. MINT will auto-calculate your visits after 30 days, and send you a credit. Credit calculations will be performed in mid-April and mid-May. Limited time offer.
The United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon and Half Marathon is coming to Washington, DC on March 8-11, 2017 and is in need of many great volunteers. Sign up today and help us celebrate this annual running tradition by supporting almost 25,000 runners and walkers!
All non-profit groups, schools, teams, and organizations are invited to take part as a fundraising event. Every volunteer from your group that comes out to work a shift will count towards a dollar amount back to your organization. Volunteers can help at any shift that suits their schedule, or a group can help all together at a water stop or at the start or finish line on race day (Saturday, March 11.)
In order to set up a fundraising group, or ask any questions about the process, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Karen, for full details on donation amounts and registration process: dc@rnrracecrew.com
Each Race Crew volunteer receives:
Official Race Crew T-shirt *NEW Design for 2017*
Race Crew Drawstring Backpack *NEW Design for 2017*
Refreshments and snacks
Free parking OR a $10 gift card to reimburse your public transportation expense
Satisfaction of helping others while having a blast!
Key shifts where we could use your help include:
Thursday, 11:00 am -3:30 pm at the Expo (DC Armory)
Friday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Expo (DC Armory)
Saturday, 6:00 am – 9:30 am at the Start Line (12th and Constitution, NW)
Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Finish Line (RFK Stadium)
Saturday, 7:00 am – 11:00 am at Various Water Stops (just email dc@rnrracecrew.com for location details)
We look forward to seeing you race weekend!
To see the full shift options: http://www.runrocknroll.com/dc/the-weekend/volunteer/
Sincerely,
Race Crew Team
United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
March 8 – 11, 2017
DC@RNRRaceCrew.com
800.311.1255 x6956
Volunteer Information, Race Information
This newsletter was sponsored by RocknRollDC.
Got someone special in your life who deserves a
FREE personal training session at MINT?
THIS WEEK ONLY, FEB. 13 – 17: Buy a special low-priced 10-pack and get a free session to give to anyone. 10-Pack with Trainer-Level Trainer = $790 10-Pack with Master Trainer-Level Trainer = $890 10-Pack with Advanced Master Trainer-Level Trainer = $990 (Including the free session…that’s equivalent to an 11% saving!)
The following terms and conditions apply:
- Available to purchase by members only, but the free session may be gifted to anyone, even a non-member.
- The free session cannot be used by the purchaser.
- The package has a one- year expiration date.
- Purchase Monday thru Friday this week only (FEB. 13 – 17)
Join us at Sauf Haus for Yoga in the Biergarten on Sunday, February 12!
Join us for a community yoga session, lead by one of our instructors, on the Sauf Haus rooftop biergarten. This hour long session will begin at 10am. Please arrive by 9:30am. All experience levels are welcome! A great way to begin your yoga journey if you are just starting out. This event is 21+. Bring your own mat.How to RSVP
This session is free of charge, but an RSVP is required. Please RSVP via the EventBrite link, accessible from the Facebook event page. Space is limited, so please notify Sauf Haus if you cannot attend after you have RSVP’d.Post-Yoga Fun!
With your RSVP, you will receive a complimentary mimosa after the session, and $5 Mimosa, Biermosas, and Bloody Marys until 1pm day of. Stick around afterward to chat our MINT Ambassadors and fellow yogis!
Meet Nariman, the newest personal trainer at MINT Dupont!
Here’s a note from Nariman:
“Hi! My name is Nariman and I’m 26 years old. I’ve done everything from traditional bodybuilding, Crossfit, Olympic Weightlifting and what is now my passion, Calisthenics. I specialize in body movement, strength, mobility, and endurance. So basically everything that involves the most well rounded physique possible. I love meeting new people and sharing experiences along with helping others develops themselves on their own fitness journey. You can find me on my Instagram @Prince0fPersiaaa doing all sorts of things from motivational clips to tricks and stunts!”
He started at MINT Dupont this week, so when you see him around… say “hello!” and welcome him to the MINT community!
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.
Corpse Pose/Final Resting Pose, or Shavasana
- This pose is a class favorite. Especially after a long, good yoga workout.
- Start by lying on your back.
- Palms face up, shoulder blades draw together and away from the ears.
- Feet are mat-distance apart and splay out to the sides.
- Gently close the eyes.
- Release any unnecessary tension in your neck and face.
Ashley Binetti received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training at Saraswatis’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT in 2011. Her favorite pose is Triangle. When she’s not doing yoga, Ashley works as a nonprofit attorney. She is also a MINT Ambassador.
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.
Passion statement about Doonya:
Fun fact: something unique about you
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!
Build a full body workout you can do just about anywhere!
Looking for some full body, dynamic, heart-pumping exercises to add to your workout routine? We’ve got you covered!
One of our HIIT instructors, Brooke, shares her favorite total body moves in a YouTube video.
Master these exercises:
- (Wo)man makers
- Side lunges with bicep curls
- Renegrade rows to standing rows
- Everest Hops
- Squats with tricep overheads
- Tuck jumps
- … and more!
