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1111 Bell Pre Way, Alexandria
Opened: March 2
Owner: Anne Mahlum, owner of five other area locations (Ballston location opened in December)
What to expect: A low-impact exercise regime that keeps Michelle Obama’s arms toned (she frequents the Adams Morgan club); offers 50-minute sessions that take participants through muscle-fatiguing moves; no class is the same with hundreds of moves possible on the machines; 11 machines, a boutique and Goûter tonics also on the premises.
BrewLoCo
19382 Diamond Lake Drive, Lansdowne
Opened: October 4
Owner: Sisters Cathy Fry and Mary Battaglia
What to expect: A coffee and tea bar along with a store that carries home-brewing supplies; local craft brews available for carryout and growler fills; a rotating calendar of in-store events such as brewing lessons and brew and cider tastings.
LoCo Art Studios
312-D E. Market St., Leesburg;
Opened: February 11
Owner: Lisa Strout
What to Expect: Seven studios house the local artists ranging in mediums of sculpture to printmaking; patrons can talk to the artists and see them at work.
(March 2015)