Comments on: Scuttlebutt and Sorta Related Friday Question of the Day (Reader Request)

By: MPinDC

MPinDC — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:40 +0000

I second ReneeB’s bellydance recommendation – great fun and good exercise. Along with Sahara Dance, Joy of Motion also has a variety of bellydance classes.

I just started taking a [hula] hoop workout class at Josephine Butler Parks Center – also a great workout (and not just for women).

By: ReneeB

ReneeB — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:51:24 +0000

Not sure if the reader was a man or woman, but I would definitely recommend bellydancing for the ladies! Sahara Dance has several studios in and around the district. saharadance.com
Next semester’s classes start in January. This studio celebrates diversity and feminity and is very welcoming to all women, regardless of dancing skill level.
Plus you get to wear sparkly and bright hip scarves while you get a great workout!

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:36:16 +0000

Dragon boating and paddling outrigger canoes are both great for cardio and full-body workouts. Check out ncawpa.org for a great local club that paddles for fun and competitively and has off-water workouts over the winter.

By: Angry Parakeet

Angry Parakeet — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:11 +0000

Maybe the window frames are going to be painted brown or dark green. Too bad about a Subway. If people need low cost food options because they are not financially stable, they shouldn’t be eating out. I certainly didn’t when I was young. (Still won’t waste my $ at Subway!) A trip to the grocery store is healthier and cheaper.

By: the_matt

the_matt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:46 +0000

there are a ton of running groups in the city; just google it. DC RoadRunners and Pacers (the running store) both come to mind though.

By: skeedattle

skeedattle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:11 +0000

I live about a spit away from these buildings, so it’d be pretty cool to get a Korean place. I don’t mind Subway either. Actually, I’m just excited that these buildings are being restored. It had been pretty sketchy for quite some time.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:54:36 +0000

The subway next to Barrel House has been closed for years (its a salon now, I think).

By: New Hampy

New Hampy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25:48 +0000

portion control.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:09:24 +0000

Spin class, Spin class, SPIN CLASS!! And maybe an all night rave…

By: Me

Me — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:38 +0000

jimmy d:

thats acro yoga.