Learn Step Basics - August 3, 11:30 a.m.

Never tried step aerobics, but have always wanted to give it a shot? Now's your chance - join Ladora for this 60-minute class teaching the basics of step aerobics. Learn the names of movements and how to step safely while getting a KICK'n workout. Call 202-537-0539 or email fitphys@aol.com for more info and to register.

Take a Hike with City Fitness - Saturday August 2!

Join City Fitness Gym on Saturday, August 2 at 9:00 a.m. (sharp) for a hike through Rock Creek Park. Lucinda will be leading this 75-minute hike which is suitable for all abilities. If you have always wanted to explore the trails around Cleveland Park, this is your chance!

Support Fair Trade and Have Brunch!

Have brunch in Clarendon, Sunday, August 3 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Lululemon with Halle Butvin, a student of City Fitness' Samayama Yoga Teacher Training course. She is the Founder and Director of One Mango Tree, a fair trade model to provide income-generating opportunities for women in impoverished and conflict-ridden areas of the globe. The first project is underway in Uganda, where they work with local women to design purses, aprons, yoga mat bags, and more. Click the above title bar to learn more about their work.

For You Techies...Nike's "Human Race"

So Nike and Apple have teamed up with a product package that ties your workouts in with your ipod. Not a completely new idea, but in a slightly new way. When you buy the "sport package" it includes a sensor that is placed inside a special type of Nike shoes (yes you have to buy those too) and the sensor provides all kinds of feedback info on your workout (speed, distance, etc.). They are also promoting this with their "Human Race" event. August 31, 2008, there are 10K races in 25 cities around the world - the closest one to us being New York City. But, if you have the equipment, you can also join in wherever you are. Maybe not for everyone as not all of us want to invest in more stuff, but if you like technology and a little variety and feedback to make your running more interesting (and possibly more intense) give it a try!

DC Metropolitan Police: Sexual Assault Suspect Sought

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating several sexual assaults in the Second District (which includes Cleveland Park) that may be related. In each case, a female victim was awakened in the early morning hours by an unknown male suspect who gained entry to their residence by unknown means. The suspect has either attempted or has sexually assaulted the victims. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, approximately 5'10" - 6'0" in height, with a medium build, wearing dark colored pants and a collared shirt. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202-727-9099. Confidential information may also be forwarded to the department's TEXT TIP LINE by messaging 50411.

UV Safety Month

Click the above title bar to learn more about UV exposure and safe sunning.

Outdoor Tai Chi and Chi Gong at City Fitness Gym

Do these bright summer mornings get you up and around early? Do you love to start your day out with exercse, breathing and meditation? Come on over Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:30 a.m. for 45 minues of Tai Chi and Chi Gong. Weather permitted, classes are held outdoors on our deck in the Zen Garden.

DCAC Fitness Conference July 30-August 3

Are you a fitness professional? Hard-core enthusiast? Click above to check out the Annual DCAC fitness conference. Sessions include Yoga, Pilates, Step Aerobics, Floor Aerobics, Dance, Nutrition and physiology lectures, all kinds of sessions using fitness toys and equipment...and you can sign up for just one day or for the whole conference. Not interested in taking classes? The trade show is open to the public - buy athletic wear and equipment at reduced prices. Click the above title bar to see the web site and sign up. (Full conference is discounted to $299 if you register before July 15).

Take a Hike with City Fitness - July 12, 9:00 a.m.

Join City Fitness Gym on Saturday, July 12 at 9:00 a.m. (sharp) for a hike through Rock Creek Park. Lucinda will be leading this 75-minute hike which is suitable for all abilities. If you have always wanted to explore the trails around Cleveland Park, this is your chance!

City Fitness Gym's July 4th Weekend Schedule

City Fitness Gym will be open 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the 4th of July. Sandy will teach Body Sculpting at 9:15 a.m. and Kristen will teach Samayama Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 5 & 6, we will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will offer our normal fitness class schedule.

Learn Step Basics - July 6, 11:30 a.m.

Never tried step aerobics, but have always wanted to give it a shot? Now's your chance - join Ladora for this 60-minute class teaching the basics of step aerobics. Learn the names of movements and how to step safely while getting a KICK'n workout. Call 202-537-0539 or email fitphys@aol.com for more info and to register.