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SPARC
SPARC is a studio in Washington, DC. About 113 classes a week with 5 facilitators, busiest on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes run from morning to evening.
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Who leads here
Michael Trusty16 classes in two weeksLonnie Mulligan11 classes in two weeksJustin Landry4 classes in two weeksKaren Leder3 classes in two weeksIbn Muhammad1 class in two weeks
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout SPARC
SPARC is a sports performance space at 10801 Rhode Island Avenue in Beltsville, just outside Washington, DC. Its classes center on basketball and athletic training, from junior academies to college and pro programs, with adult fitness and Mat Pilates alongside. The schedule runs from early mornings through the evening, so athletes and adults can both find a time that fits.
It suits you if
- you train for basketball or another sport
- you want strength and conditioning with a coach
- you prefer a midday or early morning session
At a glance
113classes this week
5facilitators
Read more about SPARCWhat the classes focus on, How the week runs
What the classes focus on
Most of what happens at SPARC is sports training. Basketball skills classes, sports performance work and speed and agility sessions run for juniors, high school, college and pro players. Classes are typically about 75 minutes, with some junior and adult sessions running an hour and some high school and college programs running 90 minutes.
For adults, the studio offers Sparc Ignite and Sparc Sculpt Strength as adult fitness classes, as well as Mat Pilates for slower, controlled work on the mat.
How the week runs
Classes are spread across the day, with about a third in the morning, a third around midday and a fifth in the evening. Weekend classes make up about a fifth of the schedule. Tuesday, Thursday and Monday are the busiest days, and noon, 10:30am, 1:15pm and 5:15pm are the start times that come up most often.
About ten facilitators teach here. Michael Trusty, Lonnie Mulligan, Justin Landry, Karen Leder and Ibn Muhammad lead the most classes.
SPARC: questions and answers
What kinds of classes does SPARC offer?
Most of the classes at SPARC are sports training: basketball skills, sports performance and speed and agility work for juniors, high school, college and pro players. Adult fitness classes such as Sparc Ignite and Sparc Sculpt Strength are also on the schedule, along with a small number of Mat Pilates classes.
When do most people practice at SPARC?
Classes run from early morning at 6am through the evening, with the latest starts at 8pm. Noon, 10:30am, 1:15pm and 5:15pm are among the most common start times. About a third of classes fall in the morning, a third at midday and a fifth in the evening.
Are there classes for adults at SPARC?
Yes, a good share of the schedule is built for adults. Sparc Ignite and Sparc Sculpt Strength are adult fitness classes, and Mat Pilates is a gentler option for those who want slow, controlled movement on the mat.
How long are the classes at SPARC?
Most classes run about 75 minutes, though many adult fitness and junior sessions are an hour and some college and pro classes run 90 minutes. Classes are taught in English.
Who leads the classes at SPARC?
Michael Trusty, Lonnie Mulligan, Justin Landry, Karen Leder and Ibn Muhammad lead the most classes, and about ten facilitators teach across the studio's programs.