Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

The Five Best Fitness Classes to Take in D.C.

barre3 DC | Best Workout Classes in DC by popular DC lifestyle blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of a woman at Orange Theory.

I never thought I’d be a “fitness person.” The thought of going to the gym always intimidated me. Whenever I tried to go to work out in my early to mid-20s, I usually try a class once, would struggle to keep up, and then I was too intimidated to ever return to the studio.

After struggling with anxiety and being diagnosed with IBS, I decided that working out was a necessity for me. Not only does it help calm my nerves, but it helps me get the much-needed endurance and stamina to get through some of my toughest travel assignments. Over the last few months, it’s been exciting to see myself get stronger and achieve some personal bests at my favorite fitness studios.

My workout studio of choice? I’m a member of Orangetheory Fitness. Since I’m on the road a lot, I love that I can go to any OTF studio in the country with my membership. However, when I’m in the District, here are some of the best workout classes in DC that I love going to:
 
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Christmas in Washington D.C.

What to Wear to a Daytime Work Holiday Party | Christmas in Washington D.C. by popular Washington D.C. life and style blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of a woman walking through a shopping center.

Happy 3rd day of Blogmas! When I conducted my reader survey a couple of months ago, quite a few of you said you wanted to see more D.C. content. I’ve been working on my massive D.C. guide for locals and tourists alike that will hopefully go live in early 2020. It’s been an enormous project that’s taken me a bit longer than anticipated to complete, but I can’t wait to hit publish soon!

We might not be NYC, but I still think the District is pretty magical during the holidays. Here are some of the best things to do if you’re celebrating Christmas in Washington D.C. — I’ll keep updating this list as I hear about new events/activations, so make sure to bookmark this post if you’re local!
 
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Brambleton VA: The Tech-Savvy Town That Needs to Be On Your Radar

Back in the summer, Tom and I packed up all of our belongings and moved to the ‘burbs. I always envisioned myself as a city girl, but as time went on, moving further outside of the city seemed more and more appealing. Having a small yard and not overpaying for a 700 sq ft apartment? Being able to design a space that fits your needs? Sold!

Brambleton VA | Brambleton VA: The Tech-Savvy Town That Needs to Be On Your Radar by popular life and style blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of townhouses.
Brambleton VA: The Tech-Savvy Town That Needs to Be On Your Radar by popular life and style blogger, Alicia Tenise: image of a woman looking at the Brambleton app on her phone.

Are you thinking about moving on and upwards as well? Today, I’m partnering with the folks over at Brambleton VA over in Loudoun County, and sharing a few reasons why this tech-savvy suburb of D.C. would be the perfect fit! 
 
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