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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! Woman Makers Brooke

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!

Watch the video and master these total body exercises!

Changes are coming to group fitness at MINT!

Check the list below to see the newest changes, additions and tweaks

to the group fitness schedules at both clubs.

CYCLE

A new MINTFuze class has been added, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7am, at MINT Downtown, effective this week.
A new MINTFuze class has been added at MINT Dupont, Saturdays at 11am, taught by Colleen Daly at Dupont (effective January 14th).
The Friday morning 6:30am cycle class will now be taught by Liz Panda.
The Sunday, 5pm cycle class at MINT Dupont has been cancelled.
Adam’s 12pm RhythmRide class at MINT Dupont has been moved to 3pm.

ZUMBA

Fridays Zumba class (at Downtown, at 5pm with Elena) has been cancelled
A new Zumba class has been added with Elena, Mondays from 1-1:50pm (at MINT Downtown)
A new Zumba class has been added, with Tara, Wednesdays from 1-1:50pm (at MINT Downtown)
A new Zumba class has been added, with Nikki, Sundays from 1:30-2:20pm (at MINT Dupont)

BARRE

A new MINT Barre class has been added, with Jeannie, Thursdays from 5:30-6:20 pm (at MINT Downtown)
A new MINT Barre class has been added, with Kathryn, Thursdays from 6-6:50 (at MINT Dupont)
A new MINT Barre Fundamentals class has been added, with Kathryn, Thursdays from 7-7:25 PM (at MINT Dupont) (Note: This class has a 6 student max)
A new MINT Barre class has been added with Kathryn, Thursdays from 7:30-8:20pm (at MINT Dupont)
Barre-late’s on Tuesdays with Karla (at MINT Dupont) has been moved to 11:30 – 12:20pm
Barre on Tuesdays with Laura (at MINT Dupont) has been moved to 6-6:50pm
A new MINT Barre class has been added (at MINT Dupont) on Saturdays, 2-2:50 with Laura.
A new MINT Barre class has been added (at MINT Dupont) on Sundays, 10:30-11:20am with Sarah.
A new MINT Barre class has been added (at MINT Dupont) on Sundays, 1:30-2:20pm with Sarah

YOGA

Tuesdays, 7 pm: [Small Group] Yoga Basics (MINT Dupont) in mind&body studio (begins Jan 17 – Feb 28), Laura Trejo. No more than 6 participants.
Sundays, 11:30 am: [Small Group] Yoga Basics (MINT Dupont) in mind&body studio (begins Jan 15 – Feb 26), Kristin Adair. No more than 6 participants.
Wednesdays, 11 am: [Small Group] Yoga Basics (begins Jan 11 – Feb 22), Allison Rogne. No more than 6 participants.
New Sunrise Flow Yoga (All Levels) class at MINT Dupont, Saturdays, 8:30 – 9:25 am with Moriah Childers, MindBody Studio. (Encourage parents who will be bringing kids to MINTkids yoga classes to start morning with their own class. Childcare opens at 8:30 and kids can warm up there while caregivers get their omm on first)
MINTkids Yoga for Tots and Tykes (age 2-4) has been moved to a new time and will now be from 9:30 – 10:30 am on Saturdays at MINT Dupont withMoriah Childers in the MindBody Studio
10:30 – 11:30 am – MINTkids Yoga for Movers and Tots (crawling to 24 months) has been moved to a new time and will now be from 10:30-11:30am on Saturdays at MINT Dupont with Moriah Childers in the Barre Studio.
Mamas at MINT Prenatal Yoga with Kate Miller has been moved to a new time! It will be from 10-11:20am on Saturdays at MINT Dupont in the MindBody Studio.
The Flow & Align Yoga (All Levels) class on Sundays has been moved to a new time, 12 – 1:15pm at MINT Dupont with Kristin Adair in the MindBody Studio.
Added a new Sunrise Flow class from 7-8am on Tuesdays at MINT Dupont with Kristin Adair in the MindBody Studio.
The Flow & Align Mixed Levels class at MINT Downtown on Saturdays will now be from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm with Laura Trejo.

MINT Ambassadors, Ashley & Kim, are planning a fun pre-Thanksgiving gathering… and they want to see you there! Join the Ambassador Team for a FREE Turkey Trot “fun run” this Saturday morning at 9am! MINT Ambassador Kim Gillies will lead the charge for a ~3mile run that is such to get you tuned up for Turkey Time! Not into running? Join MINT Ambassador Ashley Binetti for a class at MINT during this time. There are a bunch of 9am classes (Power Playground, MINTride and MINTbarre) to choose from! You can find all of these classes (and the run) on the MINT class schedule. And the fun doesn’t stop there! After the run/class, Kim and Ashley will lead the crew to Southern Hospitality (right on 18th Street in Adams Morgan!) for 15% off their bottomless mimosas (we’re talking like $13.50 for all-you-can-drink mimosas, people!) and 15% off food, too! It’s important that you RSVP here so we can get an accurate headcount for the restaurant. Please note: The run is completely FREE and you do not need to be a MINT member to partake. If you’re interested in the barre, spin, or Power Playground classes, you must be a member or get a free 5-day trial pass in order to sign up! The brunch is also open to all. Everyone has to pay for their own drinks and food, but we’ve secured an awesome deal!

RSVP and invite your pals here!

A few weeks ago I took my first Barre class ever. I know, as popular as the format is at MINT, this was long overdue. As a guy who has been lifting since age 14, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I love yoga, so figured that gave me some level of preparation, which turned out to be accurate, somewhat.

I was the only guy in a class of about 12, but it didn’t feel intimidating, mainly because Kathryn was very welcoming of everyone and the other participants were, thankfully, more into their own workouts than concerning themselves with the dude who felt a little out of place. That feeling quickly disappeared as we started; the class kept moving which is always my preference. Because each move was well explained, following along was straightforward, and although the work was definitely not easy, having a weight training background was an asset.

This was NOT ballet! The angles at which my legs and body moved were unfamiliar, challenging deep muscle fibers in a new way, and proving much more of a core workout that I anticipated. My legs were literally shaking by the end, a humbling experience after having squatted over 400lbs years ago. Like yoga did years ago, I can see how Barre as a program can continue to expand its reach to attract a large variety of those seeking diverse fitness experiences.

Patrick John
CEO

What do you get when you combine babies, bicep curls and burpees? Baby & Me MINTensity!

This new 40-minute class is MINT’s signature “Intensity” class, with your baby! Class focuses on fitness for the parent/caregiver and fun for baby! You’ll need to bring a carrier and a swaddle, as baby will be in and out of carrier, depending on the exercise.

Check out this new class in action here: Baby & Me MINTensity Video

Join the family fun every Wednesday at 1:30pm at MINT Dupont. Register for class here!

The original Tour de MINT is back. What does that mean? Hold on to your saddles, we’re about to give you the scoop!

Tour de MINT is the closest most of us will come to riding with the pros. In this class, you’ll watch classic stages of the Tour de France, Amgen Tour of California, or the Winter Classics to motivate you as you pedal.

Dru Ryan, an avid outdoor cyclist (11,000 miles last year), will coach you through a challenging profile and provide input on the race. Best part? You don’t need to be a cycling junkie to understand what’s happening.

This unique and challenging class happens every Thursday at 7:15pm at MINT Dupont. Reserve your spot (online or on the MINT app) and get ready to pedal with the pros!