DC_ Finding A Spin Sweet Spot at Swet Ride

Crash Course: Swet Ride (pronounced sweet) is a brand new boutique indoor cycling studio in the heart of the adorable Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. Fun fact: it is Barre Tech’s sister studio and neighbor. What sets Swet Ride apart is the studio’s focus on tracking stats and results in each class using bike and heart-rate monitors. This … Read moreDC_ Finding A Spin Sweet Spot at Swet Ride

NYC_ POWERED Class at The Movement

Crash Course: POWERED class at The Movement fuses strength, conditioning, and functional movement into one 55-minute total-body toning class. Expect a serious focus on proper body positioning and technique while completing various rounds of bodyweight exercises and dynamic movements such as burpees and jump lunges. Oh yes, and don’t forget about the creative uses of fun toys like … Read moreNYC_ POWERED Class at The Movement

NYC_ Drill Body HIIT Class at Drill Fitness

Crash Course: The Drill Body HIIT class at Drill Fitness is a fierce combination of two sweat inducing all-stars: HIIT and tabata. The 50-minute class fuses strength, cardio, and plyometric movement to create a total body conditioning workout that will run even the fittest athlete through their paces. Don’t believe me? Check the scoreboard. Each participant is hooked up … Read moreNYC_ Drill Body HIIT Class at Drill Fitness

DC_ Hot Pilates at Mind The Mat

Crash Course: Mind the Mat is a yoga and pilates studio with locations in Alexandria and Arlington. I visited their Alexandria studio, located in the heart of the darling Del Ray neighborhood. Their robust class schedule includes barre, yoga, and pilates classes in addition to specialized workshops and prenatal and postpartum offerings. The Alexandria location is home … Read moreDC_ Hot Pilates at Mind The Mat