Crash Course: Body by Ginny is a year-round group outdoor bootcamp held at various schools and parks throughout Northern Virginia. Offering mostly morning classes, these fun and functional workouts will start your day off with lots of sweat, burning muscles, and a big smile! [line] [left]where: eight schools and parks in Arlington and McLean bring: a mat and weights (if … Read moreDC_ Body by Ginny Bootcamps in Northern Virginia
Crash Course: Pure Barre is a national franchise of studios dedicated to a full-body, no-impact, ballet-inspired workout. Each 55-minute class will target arms, abs, thighs, butt, and hips with moves that are sure to make you shake. Literally. Muscle fatigue to the point of shaking is all part of the magic, so don’t be discouraged if … Read moreFit Crashing at Pure Barre Dupont (and a GIVEAWAY!)
A few weekends ago I was invited to visit the Technogym store and showroom in Soho for a private tour of some of their most popular and innovative pieces of equipment. I had to do a bit of research before my trip because, truth be told, I wasn’t extremely familiar with Technogym and the fitness resources they offer. … Read moreTouring The Technogym Store In Soho
Crash course: The Bar Method DC is the city’s original barre studio based on the Bar Method franchise. It is located in the heart of downtown and is an easy walk from both the Metro Center and Chinatown metro stations. The class is a mix of barre work and stretching and uses micro movements to exhaust, tone, … Read moreTrying the original_ The Bar Method DC
Crash Course: From the Elevate Interval Fitness website: the 55 minute class incorporates high intensity treadmill work, rowing, and resistance exercises utilizing body weight exercises, straps, weights, and a variety of other equipment to shape lean bodies and enhance your strength, stamina and lactate threshold. These functional fitness classes will help you achieve your goals, whether your goal is … Read moreDC_ Elevate Interval Fitness
Crash Course: Potomac Pilates consists of three boutique studio locations offering pilates reformer and barre classes. Some of their more unique selections include pilates circuit training and something called “barre with gliding,” which seems to be a torturous combination of barre method and a slide board workout. Their pilates reformer class is a muscle-burning 55-minute session focusing … Read moreRiding the Reformer at Potomac Pilates
Crash Course: The mat class at Quantum Pilates is capital “P” Pilates that follows the classical sequence very closely. Expect trusted moves like the hundreds, teasers, jack knives, and leg raises. If you’re searching for a relaxing but effective workout, need a gentle exercise while recovering from an injury, or just want to get back to the basics, … Read moreDC_ Mat Class at Quantum Pilates
Crash Course: Toolbox Pilates Art Studio offers a powerfully beautiful classical Pilates experience to Dupont Circle. The reformer class works deep into the core and moves gracefully between exercises, focusing on strength and form rather than speed. With relaxing music, exposed brick, and art everywhere, the studio’s environment creates an experience well worth the money. In addition … Read moreDC_ Toolbox Pilates Art Studio