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Pure Barre Coming to former Z Lights and Furniture Space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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Pure Barre will be opening April 19th at 2130 P Street, NW.

Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body. Using small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time. Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!

Pure Barre was founded by dancer, choreographer and fitness guru, Carrie Rezabek Dorr. Carrie opened her first studio in the basement of an office building in Birmingham, MI in 2001. With no initial clients, staff, signage or even a bathroom, Carrie has grown Pure Barre in to the company it is today.

In July of 2009 Pure Barre became a franchise and has locations nationwide.

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Crossfit DC Opens in former GreenPets Space in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1722 14th Street, NW

Another work out option for 14th Street. Back in Dec. 2012 we learned a new crossfit gym was coming to the former GreenPets space at 1722 14th St, NW. Crossfit DC’s website says:

“CrossFit DC is committed to providing the community, coaching, and environment to meet the needs of everyone from the absolute beginner to the competitive athlete. We welcome anyone with a positive attitude and a desire to better themselves.”

They’re now open:

Dear PoPville – Anyone Know of a Gym with a pay-as-you-use rate?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user DCFryguy

Dear PoPville,

I’m wondering if anyone out there knows of a gym/exercise program that has a pay-as-you-use rate? I’ve been using school gyms, and since leaving have been working out by cobbling together those month-long memberships from Living Social/Groupon, etc. Work has been keeping me on the road quite a bit (three solid months next year), and as it slows down I hope to join a full-time gym. In the meantime, I’d love to work out without signing a year-long contract with joining fee and feeling like I’m throwing away the money for the time I’ll be gone, since it can be a month or more at a time. Does anybody out there know of a place that lets you pay month to month or would be willing to be flexible on the contract? Surely in a place as transient as this that option must exist somewhere.

Reformation Fitness Pilates Studio Coming to Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


1302 9th Street, NW

Following up on some reader comments last week comes word of the new tenant coming to 1302 9th Street, NW near the Convention Center – Reformation Fitness. The new pilates gym will be located in the former Shakti yoga studio which closed back in March 2012. I spoke to a friend of the owner who said the new gym will open around the beginning of the year.

Crossfit Gym Coming to former GreenPets Space in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1722 14th Street, NW

And another longtime vacant space will finally get a new tenant as well – 1722 14th St, NW – the former home of GreenPets will become a Crossfit gym:

Logan also has a crossfit gym not too far away at 1469 Church Street NW – MPH Crossfit opened up back in 2009. WBJ’s Michael Neibauer also notes:

“It will be at least the third crossfit gym on 14th Street between Thomas Circle and Florida Avenue, joining Balance Gym at 1111 14th, and Crossfit Praxis at 2217 14th.”

I’ll add that there is one more on 14th Street south of Thomas Circle near Metro Center.

DCBFit Boxing and Fitness Studio Opening in the Navy Yard Dec./Jan.

By Prince Of Petworth

DCBFit is soft opening in mid-Dec. and having a grand opening in Jan. at 1000 New Jersey Ave., SE near the baseball stadium. Their facebook page says:

DC Boxing & Fitness, a locally owned and operated fitness studio, was created to welcome members of all fitness levels. The classes are built around varied fighting techniques that will maximize cardio output while teaching self-defense basics. Each workout will target your upper and lower body, as well as your core, while testing your individual limits. In consideration of our client’s busy schedules, we designed each high intensity class in 45 minute intervals. Class sizes are limited to provide individual attention by our staff.

We are so confident in our product that we require NO LONG TERM contracts. Unlike other gyms, membership is cancelable on a monthly basis.


1000 New Jersey Ave., SE

New Pilates/Barre Workout Studio Opening in Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth


Blagden Alley

From a press release:

Xtend Barre DC announced today that a new studio is opening in Washington, DC on November 10th at 1228 Blagden Alley NW
. The Xtend Barre workout is a fast-paced, 55-minute full body immersion that fuses dance, Pilates and sculpting exercises at the ballet barre for a chiseled body – and fast.

Classes on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11 are free.

The multi-level and varied class is geared to challenge bodies of any age, gender, or fitness background. Exercise is most efficient when you switch up your workout and challenge your body, which is why these classes are great for those who are stuck in their usual gym routines.

Regular classes will be held:

Monday – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday – 7:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday – 7:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturday – 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sunday – 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Celebrities including: Madonna, Zooey Deschanel, Kelly Ripa, Natalie Portman, and Ginnifer Goodwin are all barre workout enthusiasts and attend ballet and Pilate fusion classes to maintain their toned, long, lean bodies.

Off Road Indoor Cycling Opens Oct. 15th – Open House this Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


905 U Street, NW

Off Road Indoor Cycling will have an open house this Sunday. From a press release:

Off Road Indoor Cycling opens on October 15 on U Street as a state-of-the-art cycling studio with a wide variety of instructors and classes for anyone looking for a great workout.

Off Road is the first specialized cycling studio in DC to offer virtual rides and features the newest line of bikes equipped with monitors to track riders’ workouts. In addition to a large variety of cycling classes, Off Road is committed to challenging students with some of the most innovative and proven fitness classes such as TRX and boxing.

“We provide a place that anyone can drop in, workout, and have fun,” said Off Road’s co-owner Tammar Berger. “From triathletes to busy Washingtonians looking for a great workout that fits their hectic schedules, everyone will work up a sweat and know they got an amazing workout.”

WHAT:Off Road invites the community to an open house on October 14 in advance of the studio’s October 15 opening. Instructors will provide free 30 minute sample cycling classes throughout the day, available on a first come basis, for individuals to become familiar with the diversity of classes, top-rated instructors, and latest bikes.

WHEN:October 14, 9am-5pm

WHERE:Off Road Indoor Cycling 905 U Street NW

District Crossfit Staying Open in Mt. Vernon Square, New Location Will Open in SW on Oct. 29

By Prince Of Petworth


635 New York Ave, NW

From District Crossfit’s website:

So here’s the news you’ve all been waiting for: The new District CrossFit at 1525 Half St SW will be opening on Monday, October 29! We can’t wait to pull back the curtain, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there when the doors open! We’ll have more details for you regarding the schedule coming your way shortly.

Now here’s the news that you weren’t expecting: We are super excited to announce that our current location, 635 New York Ave, WON’T BE CLOSING AFTER ALL!!! That’s right – Two gyms! Double the fun!!

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