All members, whether you have access to classes or not as part of your regular MINT membership you are eligible to take part in our virtual classes! All virtual classes will be hosted via Zoom. You do not incur an additional fee to use the basic level of Zoom. All you need to do is sign up for your desired class (don’t worry, there will be lots of space!) and pay attention to the class description for the Zoom login URL and password. If you’re not already familiar with Zoom we suggest that you download the app ahead of class to make sure you’re ready to go come class time. Check out our schedule for upcoming classes and sign up!
So sign up, grab your roommate and get ready to work out because we can’t wait to see your smiling faces. If you want to share your at-home workouts with us, tag us on social media and use #POWERthrough.
For at-home workouts you can do on your own time please check out our Facebook and Instagram pages. Our personal trainers and instructors have been kind enough to share quick workouts that can easily be done from the comfort of your own home.
Complimentary Virtual Private Training or Nutrition Session
Active members – you can now enjoy a virtual private training or nutrition session on us! Click here and use the promo code VIRTUALPT, then book with a trainer by clicking here.
Please Note:
- Trainers don’t make quite as much as their regular rates on these, so please refrain from using it if you are already working with one of our trainers.
- We ask that you only use this if you are an active member and plan on staying an active member for at least the next three months. This is on the honor system.
Class Instructors
Myke Nicholson -@Myke-Eli
Adam Ungson – @aungson
Kate Miller – @Kate-Miller-54524
Braegan Padley – @braegan
Kathryn Kelly – @Kathryn-Kelly-25
Jennifer Hopkins – @Jennifer-Hopkins-39
Elena Menshutkina – @Elena-Me
Enrique Flores – @Enrique-Flores-19
Michael Carbajal – @michael-carbajal-6
Connie Deshpande – @Connie-Deshpande
Bretton Keating – @bretton-keating
Ariele Foster – @ArieleFoster or book virtual yoga or Physical Therapy session at happyandwell.janeapp.com
Staff
Aubrey Harrison – @Aubrey-Harrison
Naomi Johnsonn – @naomipjohnson
Wilder Maldonado – @wilderm202 Bresni Maldonado – @Bresni-MaldonadoPersonal Trainer
Sam Donin – @Sam-Donin
Any contribution helps, don’t think there is any amount that is too small. If you would like to contribute to someone at MINT who is not in this list, our owner is happy to accept the contributions on their behalf and send that person a check @patrick-john-26. Please cite the staff member’s name in the reason. Thank you. Want to Help Support MINT Through This Troubling Time? We’ve received a lot of inquiries asking how to help MINT through this, and we cannot possibly thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Doing business in DC is VERY expensive – rent, taxes, utilities, and base salaries total more than $200,000 per month. If you consider pre-paying for your membership, training or really anything MINT related via a gift card, this will greatly help us at this time. You can apply the value anytime to anything at MINT. When you’re ready to apply the value of your gift card please email accounting@mintdc.com From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely thank every one of you for your continued support, kind words and encouragement. If you have any questions or wish to speak to MINT founders/owners directly please email Patrick@mintdc.com or Melissa@mintdc.com.
40 seconds on/20 off of each move, 3 rounds total
- Sprawls
- Mountain climbers
- Plank jacks
- Bear crawl shoulder tap
- Jump lunge
- Plank walk (up/up/down/down)
- Sit-ups
- Push-ups
- Squats
By: MINT Cycle Instructor Bethany Imondi
Equipment Needed: Two medium-heavy dumbbells, mat
Jump Squats-1 min
LEGS: 1 min each exercise, 15 sec rest X2
High Heel Squat
Squat, w/ Side Bend
Reverse Lunge with Shoulder Press
Deadlift with Upright Row
Push-Ups-1 min
ARMS: 1 min each exercise, 15 sec rest X2
Supermans
Bicycle Press
Glute Bridge with Chest Fly
High Plank, Renegade Row
Mountain Climbers-1 min
ABS: 1 min each exercise, 15 sec rest X2
Plank Dips
Plank Shoulder Taps
Plank Up-Downs
Plank Hold
Want to share your at-home workout with us? Tag us and use #POWERthrough. We’d love to see your smiling faces during this time.
March 16: The situation with COVID-19 is serious. And so is keeping up our activity and well being; MINT has always been a place to not only keep up your physical fitness, but also provide a community outlet. During times like this we need both more than ever. We are committed to keeping our facilities clean and safe, so to that end MINT is OPEN! With so many people working remotely, club attendance is spread out, try coming in during a time you normally don’t! Keep in mind that MINT has always offered more space per member and much greater cleanliness than the typical fitness environment. A few of our latest action items include:-
- Facilities continue to be cleaned like crazy in detailed fashion and prioritizing all high-touch surfaces
- Instructors are taking as many classes as possible outside – onto the field across from MINT Dupont, or in some other close-by outdoor location. We will be announcing those in advance via the digital schedule when possible, as well as posting a sign on the front door for outdoor lineup.
- If you are not comfortable coming in, we are working to post online workouts that you can do at home- check back on our social channels.
- Classes are focusing on body-weight exercises to minimize sharing of equipment.
- Class late-cancel and no-show fees will be waived if you are not feeling well; just email GM Bresni@mintdc.com
- To maximize social distancing, we have greatly reduced capacity in classes and put a number of machines out of service
- Some classes have been cancelled temporarily
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- Don’t come in if you don’t feel well, or if another one of your regular gathering spots is closed due to known COVID-19 infection.
- Wash your hands often, even duck into the bathroom during your workouts to wash up.
- Wear workout or other gloves to the gym.
- Make sure that tissues, etc. make it immediately to the trash can.
- Use our anti-bacterial wipes, and let the front desk know if they are low or out.
- Keep yourself healthy with plenty of hydration, rest, manage your stress, and stay active.
- When: noon
- Where: MINT Dupont
- Leader: James Muwonge
- Register: http://bit.ly/MINTMarchUpperBody
- When: noon
- Where: MINT Dupont
- Leader: James Muwonge
- Register: http://bit.ly/MINTMarchLowerBody
- When: noon
- Where: MINT Dupont
- Leader: Galen Yanofsky
- Register: http://bit.ly/MINTMarchFullBody
- When: 1:30pm
- Where: MINT 14th St
- Leader:Braegan Padley
- Register: http://bit.ly/MINTMarchPowerPlayground101
Our popular Go BIG or Go SMALL personal training deals are back for a limited time!
5 pack
20 pack
Trainer: $1,328 / Master: $1,488
Interested in our MINT Nutrition Program? Right now, anyone who is new to personal training or MINT Nutrition will receive 2 complimentary personal training sessions when purchasing a 21-Day Journey!
Exercise, determination and a positive attitude can do wonders for your health, fitness and athletic goals. MINT Piloxing instructor Shenandoah Sowash is a testament to committing to a healthy lifestyle for positive change. We had to hear Shenandoah’s story on how she went from a pack-a-day smoker to a Piloxing instructor at MINT.
Let’s flashback to six years ago. Shenandoah was a smoker and hadn’t really worked out before outside of her dance training. She decided to quit smoking who used exercise and a way to help keep her away from cigarettes. Shenandoah took a Piloxing class at the YMCA and was hooked.
Piloxing is a non-stop, HIIT fusion workout that combines boxing, Pilates and dance for a truly unique experience that can burn up to 700 calories in just 50 minutes. Shenandoah describes it as “high-energy, accessible, and super fun.” It’s a workout like no other with a huge sense of community.
For Shenandoah, Piloxing was exactly what she was looking for because “it had everything: Pilates, strength, cardio, conditioning, flexibility, balance, and an empowering message.” She eventually lost 55 pounds and, most importantly, started to feel better about herself.
Shenandoah was so inspired by her Piloxing classes, that she wanted to inspire others the way her trainer, Jennifer Hopkins, inspired her. She says “I love watching people get stronger and fiercer with each class.”
Community is a big part of Piloxing and of MINT. Shenandoah said, “I love the MINT community. MINT is just the right size –big enough to offer a variety of classes and services, but small enough for people to still know your name.” At Piloxing, everyone is powering through the workout together with positive energy.
When Shenandoah isn’t teaching at MINT, she’s teaching Barre, working out, or hiking in Rock Creek Park with her chocolate lab, Winston, which she says “is basically a HIIT class because he sprints for squirrels.”
Shenandoah teaches Piloxing on Tuesday at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 11:30am at MINT Dupont. Sign up for a class today!
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To kick off the March Basketball Tournaments we’re having our own MINT Madness!
We challenge you to take 15 classes or visit the gym 15 times from March 1-31st. After your 15 visits, you can claim your $10 community partner gift card from our GM or AGM or by emailing bresni@mintdc.com. All visits must be verified before claiming your prize so please make sure you check-in, especially during peak times and sign into class every time.
If you take a photo with a MINT instructor, upload it to your social media and tag MINT you’ll be entered to win a $50 community partner gift card. You will need to show your tagged post to our GM or AGM to be entered to win this prize. If you share on Instagram Stories, please take a screenshot. Submissions can also be made via email to bresni@mintdc.com
If you bring a first-timer to the gym or class you’ll be entered to win a $50 community partner gift card. Please make sure your first-timer signs in with a Guest Registration form.
Check all of the boxes? And you will be entered to win a $100 gift card to our community partner!
Keep track of your progress with our IG Story template! Find it on our Instagram account. @MINTGymStudio
The drawing will take place on 4/7 so all entries must be in by 4/6. You can submit your entry in person or send it via email (bresni@mintdc.com).
Meet February Member of the Month Emily Williams. When asked what her favorite thing about MINT is she said “The community vibe makes me feel like I’m in an environment where I can be myself and have fun!” She also loves how knowledgeable and understanding the class instructors are. All of the classes she has taken are challenging and she never gets board because of the variety of classes we offer and each instructor has their own style.
Taking classes at MINT is more than just about getting a workout in and looking better in her jeans (though that’s an added bonus!). For Emily, it helps relieve stress and promote a general well-being.
Because Emily is an avid class attendee we asked her which of our classes is her favorite and she responded:
I like so many of the classes at MINT, it’s hard to choose which ones I want to take. I try to double up on classes each time I come to MINT. I usually take three spin classes, two barre classes, and one yoga class a week! I love the themes rides in spin and am waiting for a Mariah vs. Whitney ride! Barre is the best – I love building strength through repetition and my own body weight. Plus the feminine energy in those classes is totally empowering! The candlelit yoga classes are SO relaxing!
So, if you see a Mariah vs. Whitney themed ride on the calendar, you have Emily to thank!
