OVERALL: good workout but it's more like stretch Pilates…read more PROS: - small studio with I believe only 7 reformers = lots of individualized attention - if you're new to Pilates the individualized attention is great and adds to a safe and welcoming environment - clean - friendly staff - socks on pilates (they sell sticky socks) - great 3 class for $79(?) promo CONS - fills up quickly bc there are only 7 reformers - it's not as hard as solidcore. I did both beginner classes here and solidcore and found that while I got a little burn/soreness the day after, District Pilates felt more like a stretch Pilates class. Solidcore was harder and I really felt I was working my entire body - wish they had followed up after my 3 day promo was up Overall a good starting point and would recommend for starting out.

I love District Pilates and had been regularly a few years ago. I recently visited again with a…read morefriend as a birthday gift and honestly it's just getting better. There are 7 reformers (yay small classes) with a chair and a ton of props to use throughout the workout. I've been to a few of the instructors and liked them all. The workout is challenging and you can really feel your legs, arms, glutes working in each posture. The studio has lovely and colorful art work and small seating area at the front. If you are looking for a good reformer workout I highly recommend this studio. Location: Conveniently located in Logan circle with plenty of street parking and many restaurants nearby to try after your class.

Fuse is an incredible studio, full of amazing humans. I was in DC for a work-cation and really…read morewanted to get back into my Pilates routine. Fuse's location is close to where I was staying so I thought I'd give it a try. It was beyond my expectation. I went to 6 classes (facilitated by Rachel and Dani) over the span of a week. Rachel's classes were dynamic, fun, and upbeat. Dani's classes were detailed, deep, and challenging. I appreciated them both so much and it speaks volumes that each instructor here took the time to cultivate their unique styles. I left each class feeling more of myself. I also had the pleasure of meeting Saba, the owner, who was so friendly and gave me incredible recommendations for local restaurants. My love for Pilates & my practice were restored by the end of the week. Will definitely return when I'm back in DC. Thank you, Fuse!

I only went to their old location, but Fuse Pilates helped motivate me to enjoy exercise and become…read morethe fittest I've ever been. Their studio is clean and the staff truly loves what they do - they're knowledgeable about fitness and have a delightful sense of humor, to boot. Plus, their playlists are fantastic. Studios like Fuse are hard to replicate or find elsewhere.

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.

I had a great experience at District Pilates! I've always been a mat Pilates girl, but I've been…read moreinfluenced to try reformer Pilates. After a negative experience at a different studio in town, I was extremely nervous to try District. But I had a blast!!! Sloane, who's on the sub list for now, couldn't have been a better instructor. So understanding and sweet which is needed in more fitness classes. I'm excited to come back!

As a beginner, all of the teachers make the class feel accessible and tailored to each student's…read moreabilities. And everyone has been super welcoming!

As a hairstylist I thoroughly enjoybthe full body Workouts I get with Pilates loft…read more I started with 1 a week sessions & now I'm up to 2 to 3 times a week with one hour private trainings with my two different trainers Alyssa and Tamar. I have done CrossFit, Cross training, boot camps, bodybuilding, yoga (meh) as you can see I have done all! I have found that Pilates has the best benefit for me thus far especially as a 48 your old hard-working woman with a mild case of scoliosis! Class are ok if you want that setting. Personally I prefer 1 on 1 attention it's totally worth the investment!!!

Looking for top classical pilates training the way Joe taught it ... this is the place…read more Very safe Covid practices ,spotlessly clean ,masks full time, safe distance , personal bins for your belongings. This place has top trained teachers , a studio full of the best equipment plus easy booking for virtual or in studio classes. After being a classic studio owner for 15 years this place is a true find and honestly a gift to the community. The owner puts safety, quality teaching and cleanliness above all else and her care for the details shows.

Coming back with an update to confirm I became a regular. I'm now into intermediate Pilates. I…read morestill frequent Zaina's class! She challenges you to your limits which is what we want from a workout class. I also love Alexandra Ambrico! She is super friendly and offers a balance of complex moves with good stretches. I come here about once a week!

Toolbox is a beautiful studio nestled in the Dupont Circle area and it is also an art gallery. The…read morelocation is a bit hard to find since it's in an alleyway but once you find it and enter in you are surrounded by a bunch of artwork on the first level and then a pilates studio on the second floor. They offer everything from the reformer to the cadillac to the chair. They host group classes as well as privates. When I stopped in I took an Intermediate Pilates class. The class was well balanced with movements focused on the core, upper and lower body. I can't recall if music was playing if it was it was very low. There were mirrors throughout the space so that you could check your form. My only hesitation on coming back is that the space didn't feel very diverse and the instructor was not friendly. The energy was giving stuck up and it made me feel like I was not welcomed there unfortunately.

This has been my go-to workout since moving back to DC. I lived in West Hollywood for over a decade…read moreand started doing Lagree after a terrible knee injury. I was a longtime runner, Barry's Bootcamp, and Cross Fit enthusiast -- all of which destroyed by body and left me injured more than in shape. Lagree Pilates and Solidcore are a full body workout and exactly what I needed. There is zero impact on the joints and each movement is slow and in control. You also majorly get the heartbeat pounding and I find myself a sweaty mess like I did in those other fitness routines. Solidcore's approach isn't always my favorite (the trademark language and constant soundtrack of the instructors). If I had to pick, I prefer Lagree's approach more but hey, I'm just grateful to have this workout in DC.

I have been going to solidcore for years, and it's a great workout. But as many have said, it has…read moresome really bad policies that come with it that don't have the client in mind AT ALL. so I am going to leave it and hope others consider the same: 1. Expiration policy on classes is VERY short - this means that if you get a VERY EXPENSIVE classpack but say get sick or have to travel, there's zero flexibility to get an extension. Pretty tone deaf given we just went through years of a pandemic. 2. There is NO HUMAN to be found to help with any questions on classes/memberships, you just email some general account and someone with no name sends you boiler plate marketing. 3. VERY EXPENSIVE It all just leaves a very unpleasant taste in your mouth and there are too many other fitness options where you are treated like a human and where you can get a great workout.

I started my Pilates journey a little over a year ago via ClassPass and I've fell in love. DC…read morePilates is walking distance from my house AND is black-owned. Alessandra is my favorite instructor, and she's incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. It's a smaller studio compared to Solidcore and other similar studios. If you want to try our Pilates but you're a bit intimated, I would try out DC Pilates.

I took Mariam's class through ClassPass and found it fine but not amazing. It was labeled as barre…read morepilates and was about 90% pilates. The location is small but conveniently located and seemed nicely equipped. I thought the class was fine but not great. The instructor does a lot of talking, rather than demonstrating, and due to the setup of the room it's often hard to see her when she does. She gives a lot of hands on feedback, but it can be frustrating if you're repeatedly not sure what to do. At least on classpass, the class is pretty affordable, so I would consider going back but won't rush to do so.

I've been going to barre classes here for almost three years now! I've loved my experience with…read moreeveryone at Barre3 Union Station. It's an awesome community, full of fun people to chat with before and after class. There are many available types of classes, which makes it easy to find something you love. I'm personally a huge fan of the Mindful Flow classes in the morning to give me a great start to the day. I highly recommend Barre3 Union Station!!

I keep coming back to this studio for its friendly and creative instructors, on top of the Barre3…read morestyle of barre workout. Classes never feel the same, thigh and glute exercises are always unexpectedly challenging, and the cool down toward the end doesn't feel rushed compared to some barre classes. You'd be shocked that a ball, resistance tube and set of weights can you leave you sweaty, sore and feeling great.

Always a fantastic workout - absolutely a great option when you are in Bethesda! Highly recommendread more

I've been obsessed with the megaformer workout these past few months and I've found it…read moretransformative for my core and tendencies towards injuries. I normally go to slt in NYC (which is phenomenal) but have been very curious about sculpt. I went this am and while one class is hardly the means for a rating, I found the studio meh as far as megaformer workouts. Don't get me wrong. This workout is difficult and not geared towards beginnings. The straps, balancing and movements cause one to need a few times to get the gist of it. Add on to the general difficulty! So why 3 stars for sculpt. Playlist and drill sergeant like instruction made the class not fun. She counted 20-19-18.... more repeatedly. Grrrr. I found myself repeated looking at the clock which is something I rarely do. In addition, music was circa 1980s and definitely a feed issue to the stereo because there was a scratchy sound for parts of the class. Moves and corrections were generally very good, however. As I've mentioned with other specialty classes it's the instructor that makes all the difference. I'm super spoiled I live in NYC and fortunately a couple of my favorite folks are not only at the tops in their field, some have even developed cult status (so says allure magazine). Best practices equal always a fresh playlist (I've never heard the same list twice for my favorites), good choreography, energy and corrections. So for $35 a class, I'd hope that I get just that. Otherwise I could go to the free classes at my gym. I think solid core which I rate 4.5 stars is better on instruction and energy, music also could be improved. 3 stars bc any megaformer class is a minimum of ok, but the extra factor is instruction and music.