7th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Brooklyn Brawler for sharing this press release:
“Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June at 783 7th St NW, Suite H, Washington, DC 20001. It will occupy the former Washington Sports Club space.”
Ed. Note: A Planet Fitness opened in Ivy City back in 2015.
14th and R Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from BodySmith:
“Dear BodySmith Clients, Members, and Employees
Good morning!
While I know we are all tired of wearing our masks, especially while working hard in the gym, I believe the majority of our members and personal training clients have become used to it and appreciate the feeling of safety when all in the gym remain fully masked. For this reason, BodySmith will remain a fully masked safe space for as long as we do business in DC…which brings me to the other important subject of this email.
It is likely that BodySmith will be closing at the end of March. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if any readers have clarity on showing vaccination proof for apartment gyms given the new DC rule that is about to go into effect for gyms (among other places)? (more…)
Thanks to Oscar for sending: “Onelife Fitness Sports Club in Fort Totten (5198 South Dakota Ave, NE) is now open”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2021- 148 adopting COVID-19 vaccination requirements for patrons of certain types of establishments in Washington, DC.
Beginning Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 6AM certain establishments will be required to verify that patrons ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The timeline for vaccine requirements is as follows:” (more…)
One Dupont Circle
Thanks to Julia for sending the news about MADabolic. Their website says opening soon. (more…)
781 7th Street, NW
Tom’s Watch Bar’s website says:
“Founded in 2014, Tom’s Watch Bar defines the ultimate sports watching entertainment experience. Promising “All the Sports, all the Time”, Tom’s Watch Bar’s highly curated sports programming covers all sports from collegiate to professional to international, big events and prize fights, even emerging obscure and outrageous sports. Our central oversized stadium screen paired with hundreds of screens provides a 360° viewing experience, making every seat the best seat in the house.”
See their menus here.
The liquor license placard for Tom’s Watch Bar says:
“A new class C restaurant serving American cuisine. Seating Capacity of 275, Total Occupancy Load of 275.”
1250 Half Street, SE
An application has also been filed for a Tom’s Watch Bar in Navy Yard.
From a press release:
“Tom’s Watch Bar, Tropical Smoothie Cafe®, and workout studio, F45 Training, are the latest additions to the growing Half Street retail and restaurant scene, Bozzuto and Jair Lynch announced today. The new retailers will officially open below The Kelvin apartments at 1250 Half Street SE next year. (more…)
courtesy Yoga Heights
From a press release:
“Yoga Heights, a DC based yoga studio with locations at 3506 Georgia Ave. NW. and 255 Carroll Ave NW, announced today that they are expanding to a third location this fall at 905 U St. NW. The new U Street location will be the only studio in the District to offer Aerial Yoga, a movement experience like no other. (more…)
Photo by Ted Eytan
Thanks to G for passing on from VIDA gym:
“To our VIDA Members,
Our goal has always been to keep you safe and keep the clubs open.
This past week, VIDA Fitness and the DC Fitness Alliance (DCFA) petitioned Mayor Bowser to implement a “proof of vaccination” requirement to enter any fitness facility in the District of Columbia. We positioned this as a more effective alternative to the mandatory mask policy based on the following logic. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if folks might be willing to share any fitness studios they know of that are requiring proof of vaccination in order to take their workout classes. I know that’s something 305 Fitness is doing for indoor classes (in addition to complying w/ mask mandate). And it was also announced today that Equinox and Soul Cycle would require proof of vaccination starting in September.
Anywhere else in DC/the DMV area?”