Grass Roots Fitness In Vienna Continues Outdoor Exercises

Many fitness classes that normally would have been held inside gyms were transformed into outdoor classes due to coronavirus-related restrictions on group activities indoors. Even though the weather has turned colder, those classes have continued without any issues. One of them is Joann Meginley, owner of Grass Roots Fitness in Vienna, Virginia, whose outdoor classes have been going off without a hitch, at least until a winter storm hit the D.C. region on Wednesday. Continue reading

Fairfax County Physical Education Teacher Holds Online Classes

A Fairfax County elementary school physical education teacher has been holding daily online fitness events for students for the last two weeks. These classes feature stretches, short workouts, and challenges. Suzanne Metz, who is a teacher at North Springfield Elementary, said, "It’s just so fun, and … sometimes I wear my crazy pants and people get so excited about it. I’ve gotten such a great reaction." Continue reading

New Trail Cycling Studio Offers Free Classes In Reston

Located at Lake Anne in Reston, New Trail Cycling Studio is launching its teen program on January 22. Classes will be offered every Wednesday at 4 p.m. for teens ages 12-17. The owner of the studio,  Liz Kamp, said, "the teen program has always been part of our plan. I started riding in my teens, and it was an important part of my teen years. It wasn’t just about the workout, but it was about being able to let go of the pressures outside the studio and just focus on me for 50 minutes." Continue reading