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You’re Invited: Balance Gym Glover Park’s Official Grand Opening

August 26th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Balance Gym is expanding its territory.  Adding to its Thomas Circle/Logan Circle and Kalorama/Dupont locations, Balance has claimed the 2241 Wisconsin Avenue space that was formerly SomaFit.  In honor of this newest addition, Balance Gym will be hosting a lively Grand Opening Party on September 18, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. including endless [...]

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Tags: Balance Glover Park · Cool Stuff · Events · Gym News

Bike to the Beach 2010 Recap with Graham King

August 11th, 2010 · No Comments

Today’s post comes from Balance Gym owner and personal trainer Graham King as he shares with us his experience about making the 100-mile bike ride to Dewey Beach in support of Autism Speaks with Bike to the Beach. It’s Friday, 2:30 a.m. and my alarm is going off.  Having seemingly just gone to bed, this [...]

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Tags: Bike to the Beach · Biking · Cool Stuff · DC Gym · Events · Graham King · Mark Crick

Balance Gym Trainer and His Fiancée Training to Run Marathon for Charity

August 10th, 2010 · No Comments

Today’s post comes from Libby Deal, fiancée of Balance Gym Trainer Jonathan Reff. The two are training together, along with Libby’s cousin to help support research for Diabetes. Help support them and their cause at http://www.active.com/donate/nycellmatesontherun/teamwong Running the New York City  marathon has always been on my “bucket list.” Therefore, when the opportunity presented itself [...]

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Tags: Balance Glover Park · Cool Stuff · DC Trainer · Events · Gym News · Jonathan Reff · Marathon

Mark Your Calendars! World Cup Watching, Corn Hole Tournaments, Tubing and a Concert!

June 30th, 2010 · No Comments

We here at Balance Gym are definitely NOT a hard work and no play kind of gym, especially during the summer! Check out the following upcoming events and mark your calendar to come celebrate summer with Balance!

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Tags: Balance Glover Park · Balance Gym Kalorama · Balance Thomas Circle · Bike to the Beach · Cool Stuff · Events · Gym News · Upcoming Events

Bike to the Beach with Balance Gym!

June 29th, 2010 · No Comments

Join the Bike to the Beach Balance Gym Team! You can take advantage of: • Weekly Training Rides • Balance’s fundraising efforts • Weekend beach house at Dewey option • Balance Gym chase car • Biking jersey • Bag delivery from Thomas Circle to the beach • Ride home from the beach & bike delivery [...]

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Tags: Balance Glover Park · Balance Gym Kalorama · Balance Thomas Circle · Bike to the Beach · Biking · Cool Stuff · Events · Gym News · Upcoming Events

June Events at CrossFit Balance

June 1st, 2010 · No Comments

Summer is here and so are some exciting events at CrossFit Balance! Come join us in getting stronger at the 1111 14th St. NW studio! Kettlebell Seminar with Mike McNiff June 12 (12p.m. – 2 p.m.)  Work with former Johns Hopkins University strength coach, and Hardstyle Kettlebell Instructor Mike McNiff in a hands-on seminar covering [...]

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Tags: Balance Thomas Circle · Classes · CrossFit · CrossFit Balance · Events · Upcoming Events

Balance Gym Kalorama Rewards members on “Bike to Work Day”

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments

Like the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Balance Gym believes that biking is a clean, fun and healthy way to get around the city, which is why it wants to reward its members that are participating in the Bike to Work Day on May 21. Every member of Balance Gym Kalorama who keeps the spirit of [...]

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Tags: Balance Gym Kalorama · Biking · Boot Camp · Classes · DC Gym · DC Trainer · Events · Gym News · Jim Bathurst · Ori Gorfine

Two Balance Trainers Compete in First U.S. Tough Mudder

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Picture this: a race that begins with an uphill run on a red graded Ski slope, followed by bear crawls under cargo nets, dragging logs, another run up a double black diamond slope, crossing a two-rope bridge over water, bobbing under water obstacles and running through fire. Too much? Not for Balance Gym trainers Jim [...]

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Tags: Competition · Cool Stuff · DC Gym · DC Trainer · Events · Gym News · Jim Bathurst · Jonathan Reff · Workouts

Weekend Events at Balance Gym

April 30th, 2010 · No Comments

FREE BootCamp at Balance Gym Glover Park: May 1 at 10 a.m. 2121 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007 In order to introduce our newest location, Balance Gym Glover Park (formerly known as SomaFit) to our entire Balance Family, we’re offering a Free Balance BootCamp May 1 at 10 a.m. Bring a friend and sweat together! [...]

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Tags: Balance Glover Park · Balance Gym Kalorama · Ben Wiedemer · Boot Camp · Classes · DC Gym · DC Trainer · Events · Fitness · SomaFit · Updates · Workouts

Upcoming Events at Balance Gym

April 20th, 2010 · No Comments

Open House and Luau at Balance Gym Thomas Circle                            April 20: 11 a.m – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Balance Gym Thomas Circle is opening its doors to everyone! Come try out our facilities and basic classes (Spin, Yoga, etc.) and when you’re done, fuel your body with some with Hawaiian-style BBQ, [...]

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Tags: Balance Gym Kalorama · Balance Thomas Circle · Ben Wiedemer · Classes · Cool Stuff · CrossFit Balance · DC Gym · DC Trainer · Events · Graham King · Michael Hall · Personal Training · Upcoming Events · Workouts