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March Membership Madness

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March 6, 2017 by mint-sk

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

Cardio + Strength

Cardio + Strength + Classes

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.

Filed Under: Blog, Club News, Fitness, Health & Wellness, News, Studio Tagged With: Adams Morgan, Community, DC, fitness, health, MINT, MINT Dupont, personal training, strength, wellness

Buy a 10-Pack of Personal Training Sessions and Get One to Give

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February 13, 2017 by mint-sk

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!)

BUY YOUR 10-PACK HERE!

 

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)

Filed Under: Club News Tagged With: fit couple, fitfam, fitness, MINT dc, mint downtown, MINT Dupont, partner, personal training, training, wellness

5 Quotes to Celebrate National Love Your Body Month

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February 13, 2017 by mint-sk

Did you know? February is National Love Your Body Month!

We want our members to love their body all day, every day (no matter the month), so we’ve gathered a few quotes to help you celebrate and remind you how awesome you are! Because you’re a rockstar! 🙂

Filed Under: Health & Wellness Tagged With: body positivity, february, health, love your body, love your body month, mental health, wellness

Meet Our Newest Personal Trainer, Nariman!

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February 3, 2017 by mint-sk

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!

Filed Under: Staff Feature Tagged With: fitness, fitness professional, personal training, staff, staff profile, training, wellness

The Elusive Ocean-Sounding Breath

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January 31, 2017 by mint-sk

Ujjayi pranayama, the “victorious breath,” is an essential component of vinyasa yoga.  You may know it by its distinctive ocean-like sound. Here are some tips on how to achieve the ujjayi breath:

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  • First, to get a sense of the constriction that must occur in the back of your throat to achieve the ocean-sounded breath, hold your hand up in front of your mouth and blow on your palm as if you’re trying to fog a mirror. Now try this concept, but with the mouth closed.
  • The ujjayi breath uses the nostrils only; the mouth is not opened during ujjayi pranayama.
  • The constriction that creates the ocean sound should be in place during the in-breath, and the out-breath.
  • The flow of your breath should be even; the length of your inhale should, ideally, match your exhale.
  • On your inhale, think of filling your lungs from the bottom to the top, and then emptying them fully on the exhale.
  • Don’t strain! A loud-sounding breath is not necessarily a more successful ujjayi breath. There should still be ease behind your breathing. Particularly labored breathing is counter-productive.

Breathing in this way facilitates expansion of energy and deeper meditation.  It also helps activate the diaphragm, which is crucial for deep-breathing.  You can learn more about ujjayi pranayama and other yogic breathing strategies in Refining the Breath, Pranayama:  The Art of the Awakened Breath, by Doug Keller (2009).

Reading about yoga is a great way to learn more about the practice, but taking a class is a great way to explore the practice “in-action” under the tutelage of a trained yoga instructor; check out MINT’s yoga offerings, here.

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.
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.

Filed Under: Club News, Health & Wellness Tagged With: balance, dc yogis, health, ocean breath, strength, wellness, yoga, yogis

Healthy Winter Cocktails

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January 30, 2017 by mint-sk

The winter season is a popular time of year to stay indoors and get cozy.

"Strawberry Martini" Photo cred: daspunkt on Flickr
“Strawberry Martini,” Photo cred: daspunkt on Flickr

Because of this, you may find yourself spending more time at home or at a friends’ place, and less time moving around outside. While the cold weather may make you feel a little more sedentary than normal, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious winter cocktail amongst friends or family, as a way to unwind or treat yourself.

While cocktails can oftentimes be filled with extra calories and high amounts of sugar, there are absolutely alternatives to get that yummy fix with less guilt. Check out these fun and healthier ideas for winter cocktails for you to enjoy (c/o Daily Burn), and perhaps, throw together for company at a get together. Enjoy!
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.

Filed Under: Club News, Nutrition Tagged With: cocktails, eat healthy, healthy, nutrition, smart choices, wellness

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