Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great Pilates workout! All of the instructors are knowledgeable and friendly. Classes are small (max 4 on the reformers), so there's plenty of personalized attention to ensure exercises are done safely and effectively. Great sense of community and camaraderie among attendees -- truly a hidden Georgetown gem! read more

I love this place. The rebounding class is a great overall workout. Kelly is wonderful and she makes the class so much fun. This class is part of my weekly regime. read more

I took my first ever pilates class at Fuel at a Saturday morning beginner class. I had no idea what to expect but have heard about the benefits of pilates toning your core and lengthening your muscles. Fuel is on M street above Lacoste but you enter through a side gate on Wisconsin Ave. I buzzed to get in, walked up to the third floor and was immediately greeted by Kelly, who is the owner. The studio is small so it feels very personalized. She had a mat that I could borrow for the class. There were about 7 students. She demonstrated every position and explained how to properly execute the position. She was very conscious of each student's level of ability. She is also very knowledgeable giving some history on pilates movement. The next 2 days I was FEELING it in my core! My high up abs were hurting and I didn't even know I had ab muscles there. I will definitely continue classes at Fuel!!! Also they have an online reservation system to purchase your classes which is super convenient. Great first impression and beginner environment! read more

I had a free pass here and Kelly, the owner, was super helpful in letting me schedule in advance for me and my friend for an Xtend Barre class. I knew it was a bad idea to schedule the 7 am class on Friday morning, especially after I stayed out doing karaoke at Muzette until 2 am on Thursday but somehow I managed to drag myself out of bed and make it to class (only 7 mins late.) The class was great. It was super tough but everyone there was having a great time and commiserating together. The teacher was awesome, she's a former Rockette and super motivating. The class is mixed up enough that you get pushed right to the edge and then they switch to a different muscle group. I loved it much more than other barre classes I've taken. They have a great student package and I know that you would look amazing if you did this regularly. 5 big stars! read more

I am really happy with the xtend barre class at Fuel. The prices are affordable (I buy the 10-class pack) and all of the instructors are warm and welcoming. I have noticed my body toning up nicely from the class and I feel stronger, too. read more

I am updated my review from 1 to 2 stars. One of Fuel's staff contacted me through Yelp to apologize for the poor experience I had. This shows that at least SOMEONE within the studio cares about their customers. Thanks for reaching out! read more

Fuel offers both Pilates and Xtend Barre, and I have only attended Xtend Barre classes, so my review is based solely on those experiences. But, I have loved it every time! I have taken classes with a majority of the instructors, and all will kick your butt - there is no easy class! I love the workout, as it is strengthening and toning, but not high impact. The studio is super convenient in Georgetown and decorated very cute. I definitely recommend Fuel for anyone wanting to try Xtend, and I'm sure the Pilates classes are just as great. read more

Clean and modern location. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff. The reformer machines are the best!!

So glad I found Fuel Pilates. Being new to the neighborhood I was on the lookout for a great spot to take classes with flexible options being a busy working mom. I have tried their Pilates Mat and Barre (both really great workouts), and look forward to trying the rest of their class options. The teachers have been wonderful, taking time to offer modifications and guidance with some of the trickier moves. Kelly, the owner, is extremely responsive via email and happens to be an excellent teacher as well! Just took her Pilates Mat class this evening! Highly recommend Fuel Pilates! read more

I have been taken reformer Pilates lessons since January 2017 when I relocated to Georgetown from Europe. I tried 2 other places and happy settled with Kelly. Very serious and professional studio and the lessons are also fun. I highly recommend joining them if you love Pilates! read more

I headed here one cold Sunday to take an Xtend Barre class with a friend. I am a big barre class lover but I usually do Pure Barre. First off, this is a very beautiful studio. Lots of light upstairs with the upstairs being devoted to reformer machines. There is water for sale and some cubbies where you can stash your stuff. The woman who was at the front desk wasn't helpful at all though, not recognizing that we were new students and not indicating where anything was or even having us fill out new student paperwork (we filled it out at the end of class, at which point I could have just sued them if I had gotten hurt because I hadn't signed a waiver). Downstairs is where we took our class. The class itself is much more ballet-like than other barre classes I have taken. It started off really easy and I was worried I wasn't going to get a workout but it quickly became more difficult. Weight work was done by pretty much everyone with 1 pound weights though I used 2 lb weights and survived (yay for me!). The studio was a little warm and before long everyone was heavily sweating, which brings me to my main complaint about the studio - towel rentals are $1!! Which is really ridiculous when classes are $20+. Most studios give you towels for free and I was so annoyed I just dripped all over their studio. Kind of ridiculous. The class itself was definitely a good workout though. I do think that the teacher could have been better about correcting people. Many of the moves we were doing I've done before at Pure Barre so I knew how to do them correctly, but if you've never been properly instructed you would be doing them incorrectly which is especially hard in barre classes because you really need precise alignment to get the effects of the exercise. Despite those complaints I liked the class and I would go back again. read more

The instructors are talented and kelly definitely knows what she's doing, but the classes are very boring and feel long. She desperately needs to change up her playlist and get some fun songs in there to make the class more exciting. Georgetown students love Pilates and wools frequent this studio much more often if it was more lively. Also, the employees and people who work at the front desk should be nicer, because they have given me attitude a lot of times. read more

It was my first time here and I was very warmly welcomed, which is always nice when entering a new a studio and not know what to expect. I took a barre class and the instructor was good but I wish she would have been more attentive, such as fixing individuals if they were doing a move a wrong. I know that in a big class that is hard, but checking in with us once in a while goes a long way. Other than that, I liked the class and the studio- very clean. read more

I have Class Pass so I've been to all different kinds of barre/barre studios and no one gives me a better workout than Kelly and Fuel. The studio is clean and bright, the class sizes are just right and of course it's SUPER hard, but it's the good kind of burn. I can't wait to try some of the new offerings coming down the pike! read more

I am not someone who would be considered a natural at Pilates. I am not so coordinated and I over think everything. Kelly is super patient with me and is willing to try different ways to get me to understand and get a great workout. I have been working with her since before she passed her certification while she was doing her student teaching and I have seen her grow as a teacher. She is great and always help me learn something more about exercise and my body. I am so excited for the new studio and look forward to my weekly workout in the bright open space she has created for the studio. read more

Amazing hard workout that gives you no choice but to get in amazing shape. The best workout in dc that I've found so far. After issues at a previous studio, it was a relief to find the owner so welcoming and genuine. She truly is interested that everyone is getting a great workout. 10 stars if I could! read more

I just wanted to say that my first review doesn't do this wonderful place justice. I started out coming to the weekly intro Pilates class. I enjoyed it, but didn't necessarily look forward to it. Then, earlier this summer, I started doing the regular Pilates class once or twice a week. Now, I go four times a week (I also tried my first Barre class tonight, and loved it) -- simply because I enjoy it. If I have to miss a class due to work or school, I am seriously disappointed. I can't say enough good things about Fuel; the atmosphere is lovely and the instructors are knowledgeable and friendly. I'd live here if I could! read more

Fuel is a great place. Good energy, great 1:1 Pilates training and now XTEND barre classes. Love love this place

Hi all, it only took two classes until I jumped at buying a 10 class pass. This is now my Sunday routine and I love it! As a former dancer, I struggle with the normal running/weights workout, and Kelly's class really gives me a workout I like! Also, my favorite thing about her studio is that it is a smaller, more intimate environment. Not to hate on the yoga studios in DC, but many of them are really just massive gymnasiums, a less pleasant experience, in my opinion. read more

Fuel Pilates has the best Pilates and barre classes in NW by far. All of the instructors give great energy to each class. I suggest trying both barre class and Pilates. I am a major fan of the pilates. The two practice very well habd in hand to get a great work out and really challenge the core. Fuel offers Duet and Trio classes and is very fun to do with my friends. My friend was just visiting from Miami and said that this studio is by far one of the best she has ever been to. I just bought a package of private lessons and am so excited to use them!!! read more

I took an Xtend Barre class with Sara and it was awesome. She does a great job of going around and correcting your posture and pushing you to your limits. It was intense, but felt amazing afterwards. It can be really difficult but you push through it because of the fast pace. Every class I've been to is pretty packed, but there's still enough room and you can usually sign up for a class the night before. I highly recommend that if you have a pass to try the Xtend Barre as well because it's a lot of fun. read more

I love this place! Their ballet barre classes are amazing; only an hour and I feel like I get a great workout. They also have student discounts which bring the 10-class package down to $160. read more

Kelly's class incorporates the best aspects of barre for me. Barre3 and Flybarre are my other favorite studios and I've been to most. Here is how so Fuel's Xtend Barre stands out: --more cardio and calorie burn. --most thorough arms. Who knew 1lb weights could feel so heavy! I usually leave a barre class wishing my arms got as much work as my legs, but not here. Even the fittest looking women in the class were taking 1-lb weights although heavier weights were available. I inwardly scoffed but went along with it. omg we were all so exhausted with 1-lb weights due to the long set and also they were paired with legs. --intense ab work, longer and more intense than barre3. --good range of client ages --options are given to modify every exercise for intensity and injury. Barre3 is great at this but Flybarre not so much. . read more

I've been attending most of the barre studios on classpass for the past 2 months. While I want to love this studio as much as Xtend Barre in Shaw I just can't. Maybe it's the location in Georgetown but both classes I've attended (Robin & Sarah) is not only really packed but filled with really skinny college/early 20's. It just is a bit demoralizing when you're fighting to get back to pre-baby weight in your 40's. I love Kelly the owner but have yet to take a class with her here (I try and take her classes in Shaw). Also in both classes neither instructor asked about limitation or provided modifications. Luckily I've taken enough barre classes where I know for the most part, how to modify. I will try and schedule another class at an off time with Kelly - perhaps that is the trick to avoid the crowds! read more

I absolutely love Kelly and her teaching technique. I've been with her for nearly 6 months and every workout is challenging and exciting. Her patience is wonderful and she's not afraid to push you to take the next level when she knows you're ready. I've definitely seen some great results, which is really the whole point right? read more

I've been going to Fuel Pilates, and its sister studio, XTend Barre DC for a year and a half now. Fuel and XTend Barre DC will be the best barre package deals you can find in the DC area. Many other studios seem overpriced, especially considering quality of instructors, space, locations, schedules, etc. Fuel has several scheduling options that range from early morning (7am) to late in the evening (as late as 7:45pm). This makes it super convenient for anyone's schedule! If I could give 10 stars for the quality of instructors at both studios, I would! Kelly is the owner, and she's not only extremely welcoming and helpful, but also stays super attentive to each individual's form and technique throughout the class. She will remember your name, which is a little gesture that means so much to your overall workout experience, and she will come around to correct your form so you're getting the most out of the workout. Other favorite instructors are Sara and Robin. They're highly professional, and you can tell they've had experience with ballet and pilates, so you know you're getting the best possible instruction. I'd highly recommend scheduling a class with Kelly, Sara, or Robin. Make sure you check out policies at the studios as well. You can do that online. There are some requirements (such as a sock policy and cancellation policy) you'll need to know before getting started. read more

I've been going to Fuel for about 3 years. I loved it and saw great results almost immediately. After I had a baby, I had a really hard time losing weight. I started going back to Fuel 2 to 3 times a week and within 3 weeks, I had lost 5 pounds. It's a great workout - never boring and amazing results! read more

Such a great studio with the friendliest and most helpful staff from the front door, to the instructors, to the owner Kelly. I have been coming here for about 3 years and love it even more today. The classes are great and always challenge you -pilates, xtend barre, and pilates tabata. The instructors are so helpful in giving you modifications, adjusting your form and providing helpful tips to maximize your workout. It is the perfect compliment to my running and am so glad I found this studio to be my "gym home." read more

I've only visited once on a friend's recommendation for one of their classes. The instructor was nice and I got a pretty good workout for the amout of time I spent there. Will likely go back! read more

Have to agree with the comment about confusion over the high reviews... If I could give zero stars. I would. I signed up for the intro to Pilates class having no idea what to expect... The class was taught by an instructor who was absolutely CLUELESS. Her instructions were unclear and she offered no instructions which was odd considering that the class was only 2 people. 45 minutes in, another instructor who was watching actually had to intervene because the position she put us in was compromising. It was unreal. The new instructor proceeded to finish the lesson, as the other one admitted she has run out of things to do. The class was conducted right next to the cubbyholes for the downstairs barre class, so in the final ten minutes a horde of girls had to step over us to get their shoes. Fuel was a total nightmare - A terrible experience that I would not wish on anyone. If you want a real, SAFE workout I recommend barre3 on k. read more

The classes here are the best I've tried in town. Kelly in particular is super patient and positive and the environment is very welcoming. I've tried all the classes from barre to tabata to reformer and I rave about them all. I'm always sore the next morning. read more

wonderful, intimate studio in an alleyway in gtown. tried the xtend barre class with The-Uyen Truong and she kicked my ass! legs shaking as i left the class. i know other girls also struggled to get through the class but loved it. innovative use of ballet toning techniques + pilates. Kelly Griffith's pilates class is great too. even after going on a weekly basis, i still feel the pain in my abs the next day. excited about this studio's new, innovative take on pilates. about time it arrived in DC! read more

I've been going to Fuel for a few months, after getting a good deal on a package of 10 classes. I recently decided to renew my package because my experience has been very positive. I was totally new to Pilates and was a bit nervous because I'm not at all flexible. The intro class was easy to follow but still a good core workout. The intro is only offered once a week, and I initially thought this was strange but I now think that it is because it mostly familiarizes you with the breathing/basic movements, and it makes sense to progress sooner rather than later to the regular class (you can modify the exercises to be less/more challenging). Kelly explains things well, although she speaks fast so it was a bit difficult to follow along at first before I got more familiar with the movements. She definitely pushes you, which is great, and incorporates tools (e.g. ball, rope), which make it a more interesting workout. I definitely noticed improvements in my flexibility and posture after just a handful of classes and was really pleased! I also recently took the Xtend barre sessions, which are an intense workout and will leave you sore for days! I've found them to be a really good complement to Pilates -- the 2 work really well together. I've had a change to take classes with Kelly, Sara and Amina, and have found them all to be attentive and engaging. Sara is really good at explaining the movements. It's nice to feel like I can have a good class regardless of the instructor, because I don't have to worry about limiting which classes I can attend. read more

Love, love, love this studio. It is quaint, boutique, focused, and no joke. I have been going since November 2011 and I will say that my body has truly taken a new form. Not really crazy about the pilates classes, admittedly only taken a couple of them. But the ballet barre classes are out of this world. Kelly (the owner) will work your butt off (and inches) and is an excellent instructor. The studio is modern, neat, clean, straightforward, not pretentious...the staff is very professional. I tried the new barre studio down on K street and it pales in comparison with regards to the level of intensity of the workout and sculpting. If you are really looking to commit to your body and mastering some ballet barre moves, I highly recommend buying the packages offered. Kelly's classes sell out quickly, which tells you something about her popularity (I wish she taught more classes), but from what I understand, the rest of the instructors are pretty good as well. Very happy with this studio and very grateful it's in my neighborhood. Parking is not a problem either. Again, pilates does not seem to be the strong point of this studio because of the instructors, but the ballet barre classes are excellent. read more

Work out variety, challenge, individualization and tons of fun are guaranteed at the Fuel Pilates studio in Georgetown! I love this studio; I've been hooked since its grand opening nearly five years ago. All of the instructors are top notch, and the studio owner, Kelly, takes time demonstrating sincere interest in the progress of all of her clients. I'm definitely one of the older, perhaps oldest, client(s) at Fuel, but my commitment paired with the encouragement of Kelly and all of her teachers has resulted in overall fitness I hadn't experienced in decades. Convenient free two hour street parking is also a bonus. read more

If you are an intermediate to advanced Pilates goer and want a GREAT workout, this is the place to get your butt kicked! Kelly has no mercy and makes you sweat for an hour! The only problem is, the studio is small and sometimes you are turned away if you did not sign in on line for the class ahead of time. Kelly will do well and hopefully get a bigger studio and or more classes as there is only 1 class offered a day. read more

I am a Fuel extend barre addict. I have been coming here for a while now and go about twice a week (sometimes less sometimes more). I really really enjoy the work outs. The instructors know what they are doing and make sure you do things correctly, the place is very friendly when you walk in, and the studio is super clean and nice as well. I have a gym membership but still go here to work out (that's how good it is)! I know they opened up a new location near the convention center, but haven't made it there yet. They offer pilates and pilates reformers classes-which I have taken as well and highly recommend. Big fan of this place and the ladies who work here :) read more

Fuel Pilates is my favorite workout in DC. Kelly's workouts are challenging but still fun! I felt stronger with better posture after just a few classes of Xtend Barre. Plus the classes aren't overcrowded and you have space to move. read more

What a great studio! Kelly is an awesome teacher -- she pushes you and encourages you to reach your potential while providing a fun and laid-back atmosphere. Some studios can feel a little snobby, but this one is really warm and welcoming. I'm super-excited to try the barre classes the studio will be debuting later in the summer! Definitely check this little studio out! read more

This is a magical place that will whip your booty into shape while bringing out your inner ballerina. I call the xtend barre class my ballet cardio but that's definitely an understatement. Kelly and her team have mastered this rockin mash-up of ballet, pilates, and cardio to lengthen, stretch, shape, define, and exhilirate you and your body in just 60min. Each class manages to keep me engaged and on my toes (literally ;-) ), and anticipating my next session! This is an amazing studio to try alone or as part of a girls' day out, but trust me, you'll be back for more. I'm definitely addicted and my body thanks me everyday! read more