February was jam-packed from start to finish with fit crashes all over DC, VA, MD, and even a few in Florida. I closed out the month last night with 45-minutes of spinning and weights at a bloggers and fitness-influencers class hosted by Revolve. I’ll be writing that up sometime next week, but until then, let’s soak in Friday by taking a leisurely stroll down memory lane. Here’s what the DC Fit Crasher was up to last month:

• The crash that mashed spin, Pilates, kick boxing, yoga, and plyometrics into one crazy combo-workout experiment: Sculpt Lab at Sculpt DC  
• An egg muffin recipe to make those weekday breakfasts quick and easy
• Got my tuck on at Lava Barre in Clarendon
• Partnered with GoRecess on an infographic about tips for trying a new fitness class
• Found one of DC’s best kept secrets at The Body You Want’s metabolic acceleration class
• Joined the City Sports Georgetown Rock ‘n Roll half marathon training group for 11 miles
• Shared my thoughts on being a “running purist” with MSN Fitbie
• Inspired by the low temperatures and high winds, I compiled my list of toasty tips for cold weather running
• Drove to upper Bethesda to check out hot power yoga at extendYoga and fell in love with MOMS Organic Market
• Enjoyed expanding my spin studio tour to VA for a real ride with Grant Hill at Revolve DC
• Traveled to Florida for a family vacation and crashed a circuit training with kinesis class at the local rec center
• Danced my Bollywood-bum off at Doonya
• Jumped back in the pool for a short workout and shared some foodie pics of treats from the Sunshine State
• Decided money shouldn’t keep you from crashing, so I compiled a list of free weekly workouts happening around DC
• Got a sneak peak at the brand new Reformation Fitness Pilates studio near the Convention Center
• Reminisced about marathon training during Snowmageddon and the simple joy of Jane’s long run muffins
• Nursed some serious callouses after crashing a kettlebell workout at Studio F3
• Told a rainy Saturday to take a hike by joining Off Road for a yoga and Pilates workshop and exploring the food heaven that is Union Market
• Survived turbo kick class at WSC with Anita and Lauren

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Happy Friday everyone! Just a short post today to update you on a few new features here on the blog. I am hoping the site and all of my crash information serves as a resource for you as you look for new ways to work up a sweat. With that in mind, here are two ways you can now search through past crashes to find what you are looking for.

1. I created subcategories for the “Reviews” and “Crasher Confidential” tabs at the top of the page. The reviews are broken down by activity type (spinning, barre, boot camps, etc.). Crasher confidential is currently broken down into two categories: “Run Recaps” and “Run Training Plans.” Here you can find information about my weekly runs and the nitty-gritty of race training plans I’ve put together.

2. Looking for the skinny on a particular studio? Passed by a gym on your way home and want the insider scoop? You’re in luck, because all of my crashes are now listed by studio, too! Click here to see what classes I’ve crashed at each spot.

I am always looking for ways to make the information on DC Fit Crasher more accessible and user-friendly. Leave a note in the comments if there’s a better way for me to organize my posts, or if you’re looking for something and just can’t find it. I’d love your feedback!

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Merry Christmas everyone! I’m taking the day off from posting to be with my family and eat lots of cookies. Tis the season and I’m taking full advantage. Hope you do too and have a wonderful, safe, and happy holiday!

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Hi there! I’m Meaghan, the fitness fanatic behind DC Fit Crasher.

This website chronicles my sweat and spandex infused misadventures as I attempt every workout DC has to offer. From pilates and pole dancing, to down dogs and dead lifts…I’m ready to try it all.

But before we get started, I thought I’d share a few points about my fit crashing credentials:

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started year round swim team at the tender age of 4

 donned spandex and glitter for my Olympics-themed 7th birthday party

dabbled in dance, diving, skiing, tennis, and cross country

swam during high school and college

co-founder and women’s captain of collegiate triathlon team

competed in USA Triathlon collegiate national championships

began love/hate relationship with weekly hot yoga

ran 26.2 miles. tried it again. and again. ouch.

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And now, I’m taking on DC’s fitness scene.

 Join me as I share the good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious of working out in the district.

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