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Marine Corps vet turned Acro Yoga instructor, Justin Blazejewski, teaches a class that mixes acrobatics and meditation for fun and relaxation.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Puree Artisan Juice barre serves their 100% organic, raw, vegan, cold-pressed juice.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Dancing Mind taught a crossfit and yoga class throughout the day.
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Photograph by Jeff Elkins
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Guests were given complimentary yoga mats, sponsored by Qatar Airways.
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Photograph by Jeff Elkins
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Guests talk with Core72, a women’s activewear and lifestyle boutique located in Chevy Chase, and collect free goodies.
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Attendees used their Fit Fest towels to dry off after the fitness classes.
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Students enjoy one of fifteen classes available at Fit Fest.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Showing off fantastic form at the 2014 Fit Fest.
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Participants in Justin Blazejewski’s partner acro yoga class holding a pose.
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Washingtonian Fit Fest 2014.
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City Sports offered guests exclusive coupons and showcased their newest running shoes.
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Photograph by Jeff Elkins
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Guests enjoy the Poshbooth photo booth with fun props.
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The ladies of Zengo Cycle, located in Bethesda and Logan Circle.
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Honest Tea provided tastes of many of their popular teas.
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Will and Kim Artley teach Fit Fest how to cook a healthy and delicious breakfast.
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Production partner Design Foundry transformed the Bender Arena and created custom fitness studios for each class.
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Sports Club/LA chats with some excited guests.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Sweetgreen provided samples of their delicious June Seasonal Salad.
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Dr. Sherry Maragh, dermatologist, has several listeners during her doctor chat session.
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A packed room for Dancing Mind’s 10am yoga session.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Guests finish a fitness class and are given a Qatar Airways yoga mat as a souvenir.
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Instructor, Ingrid Nelson, teaches a tough but fun boot camp class.
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Photograph by Jeff Elkins
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Sculpt Studio showcases their megaformers and show guests the correct form.
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Julie Sapper, from Run Farther & Faster, showed her first class proper form and analyzed their running gaits.
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Mark Trudeau, of Quantum Pilates, with acro-yoga instructor Justin Blazejewski.
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Zengo Cycle’s popular fitness class.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Guests used elastic bands to tone during their barre class.
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Melissa Romero leads a panel discussion on “Eating for a Healthy Weight,” which featured panelists Cathal Armstrong (center), Ann Gerber, Errick McAdams (right) and Faye Berger Mitchell.
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Photograph by Jeff Elkins
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Justin Blazejewski shows off some of his cool acro yoga moves.
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Pole dancing, taught by Divas and Dolls, was a fun time for all.
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The Ride to Conquer Cancer fights breast, bladder, prostate, colon, kidney, testicular, lymphoma, leukemia, and childhood cancers.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Will and Kim Artley showed attendees how to cook a delicious and healthy lunch.
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Guests stretch to cool-down after a yoga class.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Sculpt Studio shows off their “sculpted” bodies.
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Photograph by Jeff Elkins
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Whole Foods provided an amazing and healthy lunch that included fruit salad, fresh veggies, and many gourmet sandwiches.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Guests were delighted to take home their Qatar yoga mats.
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Photograph by David Rice
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The ladies of Lava Barre pose in front of their Marketplace booth.
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Photograph by David Rice
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Toolbox brought a reformer to show guests a new and exciting way to work out and tone up. Photograph by David Rice