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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

Pop Princess Themed Ride, Part II – January 11

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January 5, 2017 by mint-sk

Join Melanie at MINT Dupont

for PART TWO of the Pop Princess Themed Ride!

Melanie's Themed Ride
Melanie’s Themed Ride

If you were craving more after the first pop princess theme ride, or missed your first opportunity, come join Melanie for a Pop Princess Themed Ride – Part II!

Come ride with your favorite ladies of pop for a rhythm ride that is guaranteed to get you out of the saddle, while feeling energized, powerful, and surrounded by awesome beats. Get ready to sprint, jump, climb and dance to the music of Britney, Christina, Lady Gaga & many more of your favorite women in pop music.

If you’re already dancing in your seat, then sign up with Melanie on Wednesday, January 11th at 7:45 pm at Mint Dupont! See you on the bike!

 

Reserve your bike here!

Filed Under: Club News, Events Tagged With: cycle, cycling, indoor cycling, mint ride, pop music, princess, spin, theme ride, themed ride

Group Fitness Scheduling Changes/Additions: January 2017

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January 2, 2017 by mint-sk

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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.

Filed Under: Club News Tagged With: barre, cycle, cycling, dance, fitness, group exercise, group fitness, health, MINT, mint ride, mintbarre, strength, wellness, zumba

“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

Pop Princess Themed Rhythm Ride

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November 8, 2016 by mint-sk

Come join your favorite ladies of pop for a Rhythm Ride that is guaranteed to get you out of the saddle, while feeling energized, powerful, and surrounded by awesome beats. Get ready to sprint, jump, climb and dance to the music of Britney, Christina, Lady Gaga & many more of your favorite women in pop music.

If you’re already dancing in your seat, then sign up with Melanie on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:45 pm at MINT Dupont! See you on the bike!

 

Melanie's Themed Ride

Filed Under: Club News, Fitness Tagged With: cycle, melanie rubin, mint cycle, mint ride, music, pop princess, ride, spin, themed ride

2000’s Karaoke Themed RhythmRide, Nov. 5

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November 3, 2016 by mint-sk

2000’s Karaoke Themed RhythmRide

Saturday, November 5, 11:00am – MINT Dupont

Cycle Studio

We all have our favorite Y2K songs that we love belting out to in the shower, car, or whenever the moment strikes. Perhaps Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas, or Avril Lavigne cross your mind? If you love the idea of being distracted by fun, classic millennial hits that will allow this cycle class to fly by – then this class is for you. Come joint Melanie on Saturday, November 5th at 11am at MINT Dupont for a ride that will get you singing, sweating, and wishing that we were still in the year 2000. This class will be filled with energy, a variety of vocal talent (optional), and lots of calories burned!

Reserve your spot here!

Filed Under: Club News Tagged With: cardio, cycle, mint ride, spin, themed ride

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