Balance Blog

No, we can’t believe it’s taken this long either, but there’s finally a study proving that the  more water you drink, the better chance you have at losing weight. Funded by the The Institute for Public Health and Water Research, the study found that over the course of 12 weeks, dieters who drank water before [...]

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With 20 Cosi locations in the DC area, including several with a few miles radius of Balance Gym Thomas Circle, Balance Gym Kalorama and Balance Gym Glover Park, it’s quite possible you’ll find yourself stopping in for a quick bite at lunch or on your way home. Though many of those salads and sandwiches may [...]

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OK, let’s face it, most of us get a craving for Chipotle Mexican Grill once in awhile that’s so bad you have it that day. (It’s not just me right?!) With a rumored Chipotle opening just doors down from Balance Gym Glover Park and another only a few blocks walk from Balance Gym Kalorama, it’s [...]

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Located in the main gym at Balance Gym Thomas Circle, Nectar Organic Juice Bar features protein shakes, fruit smoothies, drink supplements, recovery drinks, vegetable juices, organic coffee, tea & espresso, a healthy bakery and much, much more. With the emphasis on quality, all of our products are natural with no additives, caloric and nutritional information and ingredient lists are available.  [...]

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Though summer doesn’t officially start until June, many people mark Memorial Day as the kick-off to the season. For some of our Balance members (especially our Bootcampers, CrossFitters and runners!) this means it’s time to start taking some of your workouts outside. Let’s face it, Washington, DC isn’t exactly known for it’s easy, breezy, humidity-free [...]

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I don’t know how many times we’ve had members and clients ask Balance Gym trainers and staff members about what to eat when they don’t have time to cook for themselves, especially when on the go at lunch time. Which is why I wanted to introduce you to a new column to our Balance Blog [...]

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Do you stop at 7-11 to grab some Muscle Milk before your workouts at Balance Gym? Well you may want to start reaching for the Slurpee cup instead. It’s only May, the weather is already pretty muggy and you may notice that your endurance is a bit depleted during your regular routine. Well, a new [...]

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It’s probably no surprise to our Balance Gym readers that the combination of drinking, smoking, inactivity and poor eating can have some negative effects on your body. But the big news is how bad it can be — it can take 12 years off your life! A recent study from the Archives of Internal Medicine [...]

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With the average American consuming as much as double the recommended salt intake on a daily basis, and 77 percent of that comes from eating processed foods, the FDA is now looking for ways to help the U.S. eat healthier. According to the Washington Post, the government intends to work with the food industry and [...]

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One thing we pride ourselves on here at Balance Gym in Washington, DC is the depth of knowledge and experience each one of our personal trainers has to offer our members and clients. Our trainers are not only passioinate about their own well-being, but they also make it their goal to help each client learn [...]

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