Mindshift™ Gym Brings Playful Movement and Community Connection to Reston

by Holly Weatherwax, Staff Writer

Photo by Benjamin Burgess

Reston has a new gym, and it’s out to shift how you think about fitness—starting with the mind-body connection.

Mindshift Gym™, located at 11501 Sunset Hills Road (just past Plaza America from Reston Parkway), celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Reston Chamber on July 17.

Owner and founder Bill Wotowiec previously operated the gym as Urban Evolution in Alexandria. With the move to Reston came a rebrand that better reflects its core philosophy: “We don’t stop playing because we get old—we get old because we stop playing!” That guiding principle, often attributed to George Bernard Shaw, infuses every offering at Mindshift.

And those offerings are anything but ordinary.

Always wanted to try Parkour? Curious about Aerial Silks or Lyra (aerial hoop)? Hoping to finally master a backflip or a handstand? How about custom training for hula hooping? Mindshift™ makes all this accessible, with expert instructors and an inclusive, non-intimidating atmosphere. There are drop-in passes for the curious and series packages for the committed. Even yoga and dance classes are tailored for beginners and regulars alike.

Photo by Benjamin Burgess

Beyond fitness, Mindshift is deeply rooted in the community. Kids’ birthday parties, camps, and scout events keep the gym buzzing. Corporate groups can book custom team-building workshops, guided by Bill, a Certified Executive Leadership Coach.

And then there’s Flash the Firetruck—a real fire engine converted to carry six aerial silks for offsite instruction. Flash shows up at schools, birthdays, and community events, complete with climb-ins and mobile parkour setups.

Mindshift also partners with senior centers to promote strength, movement, and stability for older adults, reinforcing the gym’s mission: helping people of all ages build confidence through physical accomplishment.

Want to design a group experience, sponsor a class, or ask about training? Reach out at info@mindshiftgym.com or 855-646-5271.

Special “Welcome to Reston” pricing is now available. Learn more at www.mindshiftgym.com/