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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

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!

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MJ Themed Ride

 

 

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

Eminem vs. Everybody Themed Ride – Dec. 1

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November 28, 2016 by mint-sk

“Lose Yourself” in an Eminem vs. Everybody themed ride at MINT Dupont on Thursday, December 1st at 6:15pm!

Join instructor, Krista Highland for a Throwback Thursday complete with all that early millennial beef Eminem stirred up with Britney and Xtina to Ja Rule and Fred Durst. You, the bike, pumpin’ beats, and best-of-TRL jams – a recipe for an intense, fun, hella-sweaty ride without the drama.

Reserve your spot here!

Photo credit: Lâm HUA on Flickr
Photo credit: Lâm HUA on Flickr

Filed Under: Club News, Events Tagged With: cycle, eminem, mintride, music, spin, themed ride

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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