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Fitness Events This Week: Fletcher’s Cove 5K, Skiing Day Trip, and Midday Twerking

CPR Training

January 4; 5101 Georgia Ave., NW

DC’s Fire and EMS Department is hosting a 20-minute, hands-only CPR training. While the demonstration does not qualify participants for certification, it does focus on using chest compressions to help save lives. Free; 6 PM.

For full CPR certification (packed into a four-hour class), stop by Children First Pediatrics in Silver Spring on Saturday. Details online. $100; January 9, 1 PM.

Barre 3

January 4; 4618 14th St., NW

Head to The Dance Loft on 14th for a mix of yoga, Pilates, and barre. Bring a yoga mat and water for this one-hour workout, and check eventbrite for more times. Free; 7 PM.

North Face Mountain Training Athletics

Stanton Park, January 5; Dupont Circle, January 7

Join two North Face trainers for workouts aimed at strengthening you for your outdoor fitness goals. Train to finish an endurance challenge, ski stronger, or hit the summit. Register online for the January 5 or January 7 sessions. Free, 6:30 PM.

Intro to Yoga Series

January 5; 6470 Landsdowne Centre Dr., Alexandria

Get into yoga this year with Honest Soul Yoga‘s three-part intro series. Learn poses and yogi philosophy, then take advantage of unlimited classes for 21 days (already included in the workshop price). Register online. $75; 7:45 PM.

Open Meditation

January 6; 532 North Washington St., Alexandria

Join the folks at 532 Yoga for 30 minutes of silent meditation to help reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional health. Free; 1:30PM.

ARTOGA Vinyasa Paint

January 6; 716 Monroe St., NE, Studio #27

Bring your mat to the LATELA Studio—the yogi haven that incorporates painting into an ab workout. Register online. $31.59; 7 PM.

Learn How to Fix Your Bike Gears

January 7; 2805 Columbia Pike, Arlington

Head to Papillon Cycles for a one-hour lesson covering shifter cables, skipping chains, and a derailleur. Free; 7 PM.

Skiing Trip

January 9; 601 10th St., NW

Custom Tours of DC will give you a lift to and from Whitetail Resort on Saturday for a day of skiing and/or snowboarding. Ticket options include transportation only, lift tickets, rentals, and lessons. Register online. $59-159; 8 AM.

Fletcher’s Cove 5K

January 9; 4940 Canal Rd., NW

Keep your New Year’s resolutions with this run along the C&O Canal Towpath hosted by Parkrun. Layer up, bring a copy of yoru barcode registration, and stay for coffee after the race. Free; 9 AM.

Introductory Road Cycling

January 9, 10; 1412 Q St., NW

Join The Bike Rack for an introduction to road cycling—a 25- to 30-mile ride set at a 12- to 15-mph pace for anyone new to group riding. Bring your road bike and helmet; register online. Free; Saturday, 10 AM.

Looking for something more advanced? The Bike Rack hosts a 40- to 60-mile ride on Sunday. Register online. Free; 8:30 AM.

Design.District: Zen Vibes

January 9; 3514 12th St., NE

Design.District, Inc. is hosting a 90-minute yoga workshop, complete with balancing and inversions for a full Saturday morning workout. Hang around for brunch and a meet-and-greet with On1e Clothing afterwards. Register online. $21.49-26.62; 10:30 AM.

Down South Bounce Workout

January 9; 620 T St., NW

Head to the Howard Theatre for a midday workout involving twerking, popping, and stepping to a live DJ. Stick around post-workout for complimentary snacks and giveaways. $30-45; 12 PM.

Soka Tribe Class

January 9; 905 U St., NW

The Soka Tribe is hosting a 60-minute dance class to increase strength, tone muscles, and build endurance—all accompanied by Caribbean and Afro beats. Register online. $15; 12:30 PM.

Learn to Detox from a Nutritionist

January 9; 4908 Berwyn Rd., College Park

Head to the Smile Herb Shop for a tutorial on healthy detox with certified nutritional coach Rosaline Law. This two-hour class delves into how to combine foods for nutritive properties, as well as how to add flavor (without salt). Come for the tasting, and leave with a spice blend, shopping list, and recipe card. Register online. $45; 2 PM.

Learn to Prep Fast, Nutritious Meals

January 10; 703 Edgewood St., NE

Join registered dietitian Sarah Waybright for a three-hour session on meal planning. You’ll leave this beginner nutrition course with a healthy-eating workbook and make-your-own chia pudding, granola, and overnight oats jars. Register online. $64.29; 1 PM.

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