NEXT PHASE GROUP EX GYM HOLDING OPEN HOUSE TODAY, GIVING AWAY FREE PASSES

Stop by the new Next Phase Group Ex Gym today in Bethesda to tour the facility, and you might score a free class pass. Next Phase Group Ex is a classes-only gym located on the Plaza level of The Metropolitan/Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center building at 7610 Old Georgetown Road.

Next Phase doesn't have membership fees, so take the classes you want without obligation. Classes and disciplines include Zumba, cardio, yoga, "Burn and Firm," and "Hard Core." They also have special programs for golf players, youth and teens.

NEW COMING SOON SIGNAGE AT SOULCYCLE IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

SoulCycle isn't quite ready to open yet at the Shoppes of Bethesda on Elm Street. But downtown Bethesda's newest gym is still working to get potential clients fired up about it. New window wrap signage was installed yesterday. The cycling studio is taking over the other half of the old Ri-Ra space, splitting it with Noodles & Company, which is scheduled to officially open on Monday.

UFC GYM GRAND OPENING TODAY IN BETHESDA

UFC Gym will celebrate its grand opening today, even though it's been open for nearly a year on Cordell Avenue. Meet Intern John of Hot 99.5 FM today at 5:00 PM, and enjoy games, prize giveaways, and free personal training from the gym's instructors. Yes, UFC Gym is a side venture of that UFC. It was previously known as L.A. Boxing, before being acquired by UFC Gym.

UFC Gym

4834 Cordell Avenue

(301) 656-3910

SOULCYCLE/NOODLES & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE (PHOTOS)

There's a lot of work going on inside the former RiRa space on Elm Street, but the conversion of the Irish Pub into a spin fitness center and noodle restaurant is busting out through the exterior. SoulCycle and chain restaurant Noodles & Company are going to share the space. A separate, shopping center-wide renovation is also underway at the same time at the Shoppes of Bethesda.