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July 18: MINT Pilates Studio Summer Open House

July 3rd, 2009 / Uncategorized

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Why to Keep Your Gym Membership During a Recession

June 15th, 2009 / Uncategorized

cardioequpBy Patrick John, Co-Founder of MINT

You’ve seen the lists: “10 ways to save money during this bad economy.” Gym memberships are often put at the top of the list, right alongside cable television subscriptions. But I’m of the mindset that you shouldn’t even consider giving up your gym membership, in ANY economy. Your gym is an incredible value from your entertainment dollar- on average, a single meal out costs well over half what your gym membership costs per month- and your gym doesn’t limit your time:log more time there and less time eating out. Do the math! (more…)

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How to Stay Fit When You Travel

June 5th, 2009 / Uncategorized

Adelaide_Airport_Terminal_One_InteriorA number of you have mentioned that you’ll be traveling this summer and it spurred me on to look for some tips that will help you continue to be active no matter where you are! Check out this article that appeared in the Washington Post . The article focuses on resources for hotel stays, but there are great tips for many settings…

Exercise tubing is another great resource that you can take with you easily in your travel bag.You can find tubing on-line at one of these great fitness sites:

Power Systems

Perform Better

Before you leave, let’s schedule a session at the club to build a workout for you that consists of bodyweight and tubing exercises – plus cardio training – for you to do while you’re away! If you’re not planning to travel, but want to feel like you’re going somewhere, albeit backwards….try out our Concept 2 rowing machine if you haven’t already. (more…)

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