April 2nd, 2010 / Workouts

I woke up this morning feeling my TRX workout from yesterday at MINT. It’s an all-over feeling, not real sore, but just very aware that I had a great workout yesterday. Fernanda trained me on TRX and here’s my take on the program. Basically, it’s Plyometrics meets Pilates. Plyo because it’s very intense- one move to the next, my heart rate was in Zone 3 most of the time. My workout was circuit-style- which I love because it just flies by and it’s fun. Pilates because it’s all about using your body’s own resistance to train, requires coordination and is VERY core focused. The combination is not for everyone, but if you’re looking for a unique and intense workout, you really need to try this. Fernanda is incredible, she really knows and loves the TRX system. I envision a TRX workout as another tool to build into a well-rounded workout schedule- maybe once a week, or once every two weeks.

-Patrick

Tags: DC gym, intensity training, MINT, suspension training, TRX DC, TRX group training DC, TRX training, zone 3 heart rate

October 26th, 2009 / Uncategorized

The Open House this weekend was a success! We previewed the new Pilates Jumpboard class (with rave reviews!) and had $10 chair massages in the lobby. There were lots of yummy snacks, like Uncle Chips Caramel Ginger Bars and a healthy, seasonal recipe from our own Amy LaFalce, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist.

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Tags: amy lafalce, Jumpboard, MINT, Open House, Pilates, Uncle Chips

October 14th, 2009 / Uncategorized

Come experience all MINT has to offer at our Open House – Saturday, October 24 from 12-4 p.m.

Mini training sessions, free classes in our Mind.Body studio and 10 minute chair massages, with proceeds benefitting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

For more information, visit www.mintconditionyourself.com.

Tags: massage, mind body, MINT, Open House, private training

September 2nd, 2009 / Uncategorized

Meredith McCullough, Mind.Body Studio Director, reflects on yoga to kick-off our month-long celebration at MINT.

My career as a traveling consultant was not very glamorous. Working for state and local government agencies, I would typically spend three to four days a week on the road, traipsing around capital cities like Lansing, St. Paul, Boise and Montpellier – all beautiful places in their own right, but none of them home. I quickly discovered that there were two things that I could do to keep myself out of trouble no matter where I landed – run and do yoga.

The running I could do alone, but because I preferred live classes, the yoga entailed seeking out a studio, fitting it into my schedule and interacting with other folks. Practicing yoga in this way, I was exposed to all kinds of different styles, teachers and fellow students.

The common denominator? Quite simply – yoga made me feel good.

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Tags: Meredith McCullough, mind body, MINT, September, yoga, Yoga Awareness Month