I've been doing pilates here for years! It has changed my life. Andrea and Brad (specifically) are…read morepassionate about classical pilates and it is evident! I used to have lower back pain, and since being a student here I no longer have any issues because she has worked with me to strengthen my core over time! It's the best money I have ever spent on a class! I recommend this as preventative to everyone I know!

Moving to DC, I tried a ton of different studios to find a Pilates class that would challenge me…read moreand help me to really learn and understand what's going on in each exercise--why we do it and how to do it right. Being a classical studio, Andrea and the studio teachers are trained to break down each exercise, cater to the students, and make sure you leave feeling stronger. Classes at VIDA feel different than other studios where everyone really wants to be there, dedicated to that hour--excited to be pushed by the teachers, but also enjoy feeling the long term benefits of why we do Pilates. I couldn't recommend this studio more to beginners--the classical structure shapes your whole experience to guide you to the next levels with confidence, where advanced students are consistently challenged in every class.

TLDR: If you are searching for a non-judgemental gym to help to discover your strength and learn…read moreabout your body, I encourage you to try CenterPointe. **If you don't like gyms or hate working out -- this post is for you.** When I first reached out to Amy, I was a lovely woman in her mid 30's who hated working out. I just never did it. I hated sweating, I felt out of place and insecure at the gym. I never learned how to find a sport or exercise I enjoyed and so I just never did it. I had just accepted that I was not an "exercise" person. I don't remember the catalyst for reaching out to Amy at CenterPointe three years ago -- I think I had gained some weight and figured I would try moving my body. I started with some one-on-one sessions and eventually added some of the easier classes that CenterPointe offers. From the very beginning, Amy MET ME WHERE I WAS. She is warm and funny and caring. She taught me about MY body. About how my muscles work and how doing different stretches, lifts, exercises are supposed to feel in my body. She taught me where my hamstrings are. She taught me where the line of "too much" really is and how to listen to my body. The list goes on. And not-so-slowly over time, I got stronger. I LEARNED TO DEADLIFT. The lovely woman who *hated* exercise was DEADLIFTING, like what! I experimented and found the exercises I really enjoyed (dare I say LOVE) and that made my body feel better. I also refused to ever do a burpee and Amy never made me. In the past three years, I have taken breaks from working out and have also returned, and each time, Amy meets me where I am. My perspective about my body, my strength, and my power has all shifted over the past three years because of Amy and CenterPointe. If you are searching for a non-judgemental gym to help to discover your strength and learn about your body, I encourage you to try CenterPointe.

CenterPointe Raise the Bar classes were one of the best parts of my summer internship in DC. Amy,…read moreChris, Jeanie, and Andrew are wonderful coaches. They and my RtB classmates were super welcoming, supportive, and encouraging. Programming-wise, RtB is similar to CrossFit. Every workout starts with a warm-up that is related to the day's main workout. The main workout is usually a compound lift plus conditioning/accessory work, intense conditioning work, or some kind of running/sprinting. The coaches make sure to work with your level--what they ask you to do is adjusted for whether you have been doing heavy back squats for years or can't squat to parallel, whether you can do five unassisted pull-ups in a row or are working up to assisted pull-ups through inverted rows. They also happily work around whatever injury you may have, coming up with alternative exercises that avoid stressing the injury. And they keep track of your progressions on various exercises and recommend how much weight to lift/how deep to move, so you don't have to guess what you should be doing. They can do this because class sizes are capped at around 8 people. It's as much attention as you might want from a one-on-one personal trainer, but much, much more affordable if you work out frequently. In the three months that I had the pleasure of attending RtB, I did an unassisted pull-up for the first time in my life and vastly improved my form for both Olympic lifts (with which I had little prior experience) and powerlifting lifts (with which I had years of prior experience). I was having trouble progressing beyond intermediate strength standards because my form was off, and RtB has so noticeably improved my form that I look forward to seeing what I can do in the upcoming year. Whether you have little experience with exercise and don't know where to start, or have been exercising for a while but are feeling stuck, CenterPointe RtB has the individualized, attentive coaching and focus on form that you need!

I'm a Lifer Deanna…read moreand her team at DCFit10 are not only committed to health and well being, they have a contagious passion for life. I've worked with a lot of other trainers who typically make up a work out on the fly. She and her team take their profession very seriously and carefully plan each workout well in advance. I workout in the morning boot camp 5 times a week and no session is ever the same; D is careful to target specific muscle groups to ensure rest between workouts. If you take a look at the pictures, you will notice that her clients come in ALL shapes, sizes, and age groups. Deanna offers great advice and modifications to ensure that everyone is consistently engaged and working at their max. BONUS -- Deanna keeps in regular contact via social media, email, or texts between session to continually encourage and keep us motivated. All in all, Deanna is an inspiration and DCFit10 is the best part of my day. Who looks forward to 7 am workouts, this girl -- even think I know how hard they will be!

If you want a highly challenging, personalized, and scientifically based personal training…read moreexperience, look no further than Deanna (D) Cordova of DC Fit 10. She is incredibly motivating and will push you to your limits safely, kindly, and with a great sense of humor. She uses HIIT principles and ensures that each workout is customized to her client's individual needs and goals. Every workout is dynamic and different from the one before it. I look forward to each workout and always leave feeling like I did something that contributed to my fitness and overall well-being. D is a wonderful human being to boot, and really cares about her clients and the community.

I've been a client of Tatjana's now for 7 months and am so grateful to have found her. She has the…read moreskill set to personally tailor the Pilates reformer exercises (and exercises on other machines) to meet my needs, which is not easy when you're in need of major physical rehab! She is a pleasure to work with, both knowledgeable and fun, and her passion shines through when she's working with you. Highly recommend.

I can't speak highly enough of Tatjana and Pilates Point DC. I started working with Tatjana over a…read moreyear ago when I was newly pregnant; her patience, attention, and skill helped enormously with my mobility, strength, and well-being and I think accelerated my recovery time dramatically. Now that I'm not longer doing modified sessions, I'm astounded at the variety of different workouts each session entails, and at how energized and calm I feel after each one. Tatjana is an incredibly professional, attentive, and patient teacher. I trust her completely. Her workouts are challenging in the best sense, yet she always breaks the most difficult parts into manageable pieces that leave you feeling accomplished. I highly recommend!

I started seeing Julie after a run of disappointing PT experiences, and the difference was night…read moreand day. She got me back on the soccer field super quick and focused every visit on what would actually move the needle. I wasn't asked to come in more than necessary--which I really appreciated for both time and budget. It's self-pay which I like. It was new to me but I like it better because she gets me healthy again in way fewer visits which makes it cheaper overall. Plus, you don't need a referral and can go straight to her--super helpful when I tweak a hamstring or something. Now I feel like all my past PTs were just going through the motions; Julie's on another level.

I followed Julie to Movement Evolution after being blown away by her treatment where I previously…read moresaw her. Julie is not someone who just puts you on a bunch of gadgets and then spends two minutes with you, but instead does a lot of personalized, easy to do at home, stretches and exercises to get you back to 100%! Her understanding of the body is truly incredible and I really appreciate how holistic her treatment style is. Julie will apply some acupressure or dry needle if need be, or she'll have you do some squats on the other end of things if she thinks you've healed enough. I recommend Julie now to every person I know who experiences an injury or has chronic pain. I just think she's magic. I'm forever grateful for how she brought me back from barely being able to walk to then spending 40 out of 48 hours on my feet dancing for an event just a matter of months after we started.

Another 5-star review for the capable and attentive Dr. Foster, who shares more knowledge and…read morepractice tips in a single session, thereby providing a deeper understanding of one's issues, versus several sessions with the average PT. Sign up today, you won't regret it.

Ariele has amazing insight and has helped me work through back and shoulder problems, giving me the…read moretools to keep my body working well. I'm so glad I found her.

My wife and I highly recommend Heather as a Pilates instructor. We are both of MediCare age, not…read morevery excited about going to a gym and we travel frequently. Heather understood what we were looking for and has been patiently working with us. The private lessons have allowed her to teach us exercises tailored to our needs, learn how to do the exercises correctly and work on improving our strength and flexibility. She pays close attention to every movement we make. We are sure we are getting a good value for our money and health.

COVID UPDATE BELOW- For the real reformer lover - or even a novice who's curious to try this style…read moreof working out... this place is incredible. I teach fitness classes for a gym & am certified by the national association of science medicine, so feel like I have some perspective.... the anatomical cueing and guidance around the musculature that is working throughout the series, by all the instructors, has been excellent. I've been coming here since they opened this location and have experienced 7-8 instructors, each for a few times... and have been thoroughly pleased ... the owners are lovely and have a lot of pride in how they manage both locations ... COVID UPDATE- Masks are required during workouts (they provide paper ones if you need a more breathable option) and the number of beds have been condensed with ample space to & around ones self. Multiple high end air filtration systems have been placed throughout the studios & fans are consistently on ensuring the air is moving. Truthfully it's felt like an incredibly safe and thoughtful place to work our during this time!! It's been my sanity touch point during the week... hope you'll check it out !!

These instructors know what they are doing, they are helpful, and they give you a chance to work at…read moreyour own level. I've never had an instructor I haven't appreciated. It's a great workout! And the Capitol Hill location is so convenient.