A friend brought me along to a mat class at Fuse, and I felt it for DAYS afterward - in a good way! Admittedly, I'm relatively new to pilates, but as a regular runner and rock climber I thought this would be relatively easy. I could not have been more wrong! The class was difficult and it targeted areas that I don't otherwise focus on, such as my lower back, outer thighs, and triceps. I'm sold on Fuse and will definitely be incorporating it into my workout routine. read more

Fuse is wonderful. Reformer classes are an investment, so it's incredibly important for one to get a lot out of them. I have been coming to Fuse for about 6 months now and it has changed my attitude as well as my body. Can't say enough great things about the instructors, the studio itself, and the music choices. read more

I love Fuse!! I have been a happy devotee of the Fuse team for nearly five years and am always so happy and excited to see how they continue to evolve their workouts, team, and offerings. While I mostly take their mat classes, I still find this to be a challenging and very rewarding workout - continuing to bring me back for "the burn" year after year! Mariska and Rox are wonderful owners, instructors, and/or people to have along side you in class :) read more

I love this place because it gives me something new, different, and exciting aside from my regular exercise routine. It's definitely challenging and different every time which is great for someone like me (I hate repetitive and boring exercise). The studio is very clean and I love the positive vibe there. Take advantage of the Newcomers Specials! read more

I've had a hard time finding a decent mat Pilates class since I moved to Washington, DC. Fuse Pilates is great! Though they don't teach a traditional form of Pilates, the classes definitely work your core and other muscles like never before. After my first class, I was sore for days! Both of the venues are clean and nice. Classes vary by teachers so you may have to try a few before you get a fit with a teacher. Cons: Fuse Pilates has 2 "unique" selling points: that they teach to music and they work body parts according to the participants wants. 1) Yes music is playing in the background. But we aren't really moving TO the music. It is just there. And this is no different than any other mat Pilates class I have taken. That being said, I don't really care. I would prefer to move to my own pace than to the beat of fast music. 2) At the beginning of the class, the teacher will ask the students what 3 body parts they would like to focus on. The idea is that each class will be different because different body parts will be focused on in each one. However, it is usually 3 of 5 of the same body parts people call out: abs, butt, thighs, arms, or shoulders. read more

This is my second review on Fuse as I was locked out of my other yelp account, so I figured I had to write an updated review! I LOVE everything about Fuse Pilates! I have been going here since May, and at first stuck to the reformer classes which are excellent! I usually have Rumer or Tori, who both have great energy and are excellent teachers. They are friendly and helpful and have great modification tips (I have a tight rotator cuff). Recently I have been taking the fuse Mat classes with Joe as well as the Ladder classes with Abe and Lauren! Both classes are challenging but so much fun, and I leave with my abs hurting or legs slightly shaking! I look forward to my workouts at Fuse daily. The space itself is big, light, and airy with inspirational posters in the bathroom as well as above the door to the mat/ladder room and the main reformer room! Going into Fuse makes me feel very zen, and I will continuously come back. Recommend to anyone for the variety of classes, beautiful studio, and awesome teachers! read more

ATTENTION: TRUE ATHLETES If you are serious about fitness, you can't miss a chance to push yourself at Fuse Pilates. There is a clearly recognizable difference at Fuse and if you are truly committed to fitness, you will find yourself in excellent company. The facility is amazing, the instructors are exceptional and I'm already feeling the results from my first reformer class. read more

Overall Fuse Pilates is a great experience. I've been going to Fuse for two months. The location is convenient to the Dupont Circle metro and bus lines. Parking is pretty good and Sundays are challenging due to the Farmers' Market around the corner. From the moment you walk into the door and you're greeted by member(s) of the staff. The vibe is nice, calm and relaxed. I've had the opportunity to take classes with most of the instructors and everyone is excellent. I primarily take the mat classes and no two classes are ever the same. You are consistently challenged. The instructors ask about injuries and are good about showing modifications. They also let the class determine which body parts they want to focus on and go right off the cuff into a well organized hour long class. Very impressive. While a few of the classes do get crowded, everyone is pretty accommodating. The instructors generally show the moves and then move around the class to check on our form (very appreciative). Some folks have mentioned the cost and I understand. However considering the packages and specials, I think it's a really good deal. I researched other studios and considering costs, convenience, quality and quantity of classes - I keep coming back to Fuse. You need to determine whether it is worth the investment. Various injuries have moved me to looking for a great way to get in shape without the shock to my knees. Pilates is it! Sample it - you won't regret it. read more

I want to say that Fuse Pilates is the best place that I have been to. It is very clean, welcoming staff and amazing trainers. I took my first class with Laci and she was amazing!! I am definitely going to get a membership and go often. I recommend fuse Pilates to everyone! Classes are great for guys! I am so happy that I went to this class! Thank you Fuse and Laci!! See you next week!! read more

I've never done pilates before but this place was great. I had NO complaints. really nice teachers and great facility. I highly recommend it and have to many of my friends, who now love it too! read more

This is a WAY overdue rave for Fuse Pilates. I've been taking classes here since the Dupont studio opened and absolutely love it. There's a great variety of teachers and classes--you're bound to find your favorite combination. (My own personal faves are Reformer with Mariska, Ladder with Addie at the 14th St Studio, and Circuit with Jocelyn.) But you're guaranteed a great and interesting workout no matter what. I experienced a new variation of Fuse when I became pregnant last year. Mariska and Randi gave me pointers on prenatal pilates, as well as which teachers are certified. Now that I'm in my third trimester I'm not there as often but Fuse was enormously beneficial during the first two trimesters! It's an all-around fantastic studio--I can't say enough good things about Fuse! read more

I discovered Mariska and her Fuse Pilates repertoire in 2008. Its 2017 and I still frequent her studio and workout in Logan 2x per week. Fuse is a great workout for me as someone who works in tech and sits all day hunched over at a desk. The Fuse workout opens my shoulders and tightens my core. The best part is, I feel elongated after. My favorite teachers are Mariska (obviously), Abe and Claire. All the teachers are great, but I love Abe for his challenging and thoughtful workout and Claire for her very precise technique and stretching. read more

I realize that I am differing from the majority of posts about this studio. I do like the upbeat nature of the classes, the music and the variety, but I don't think that there is enough attention paid to pilates form and movement. I would call most of the classes I attend have attended at Fuse "abs classes" and not so much pilates class. My understanding is that the origin of pilates comes from the word "contrology." However, I believe that these classes move too quickly for students to really be able to focus on controlling the body and movements. In other pilates classes I've been in, there's been a focus on both breathing and moving through the exercises slowly enough that you can control your breath and body. I think that some teachers there are better than others at paying attention to student's forms while doing the exercises. And while I do like the changing nature of the classes, I'm not sure that any of the teachers can really perfect the form of student's movements if they have just made up the exercise as they go. I realize that the 34 pilates mat movements may be boring to some people to do over and over again, but at least there is a right and wrong way to do them, and they can be easily corrected by knowledgeable teachers. If you want a trendy and upbeat crowded studio environment, this is your place. If you want more specialized on form and substance, look for other studios in the area. read more

If you like pilates or yoga but like to "feel the burn" when you work out, Fuse is perfect: it's simultaneously therapeutic and butt-kicking. After a few months of attending class 3 to 4 times a week, I could do 30 real pushups - not the girly kind - whereas before I collapsed after 10, my core was so much leaner and stronger, and my butt became toned and lifted. This is like pilates kicked up 10 notches, but the awesome music and instructors keep it really fun. I used to schedule my social life around these classes! read more

The new Fuse Playground is a gorgeous space in a very convenient location. The diverse class schedule means your workout doesn't get boring. The stretch-arazzi class is super unique. It's a great compliment to the other classes offered, giving you a stretch and some core work. The thing that really makes the class special is the community vibe to it, magazines are handed out and everyone gossips during the workout about current events etc. The bubbly instructor is super sweet and the chatting makes you not even realize you're working your muscles! read more

Fuse has made me Yelp and yelp five stars! I have long been envious of people who are addicted to some sort of exercise and while I have always enjoyed Pilates it was not until finding Fuse that I can honestly say that I love it. While it is hard to isolate just one element that makes Fuse terrific, it is really a constellation of factors, I'd have to say the instructors and staff at Fuse are it. Every instructor has been accessible, very knowledgeable, supportive and motivating. My first and lasting impression of Fuse was through Roxanna who patiently helped me sign up and counseled me on how to get through my first jump class (highly recommended and this is from someone who generally dislikes cardio). She sets a great tone in terms of welcoming students and making them feel at ease. I also had a one on one class with Mariska which was terrific to orient me to the apparatus and instill a bit more confidence in giving them a go and my Wednesdays are now not complete without a mat class taught by Monica. Each instructor is very different in their teaching style but equally excellent and I am impressed by their ability to engage with all levels of students. The great music keeps the class moving and the studio is well located, clean, light filled and even at full capacity never stifling. Fuse is well worth the expense and has become one of my favorite spots in DC. Give Fuse a try, it is life altering. read more

This place is amazing! It makes working out fun and just like everyone else warns, it's addictive. I also signed up for the year unlimited and go every chance I get. The space is great and everyone is very welcoming. I also love the "Jump" class and wish there were more mid morning weekday classes! read more

Fuse on Dupont was my first Pilates experience. Even saying I was a beginner, would be a bold statement. I was a bit nervous, but the teacher REALLY helped. She made me laugh right out of the gate and I knew I was about to fall in love with Pilates. The workout was challenging but scaled for my 'beginner' status and the cues she gave me were clear and helfpful. I took the Jump Class and it was a TON of fun. Like no workout class I had done before, the movements were unique and yes, I had a hard time walking down the stairs on the way out haha. I hope you have as much fun as I did! read more

I've only been doing Fuse Pilates for two weeks. I have to say, as long as I am living in DC this is the ONLY class I will ever take. I've tried other Pilates classes/videos and yeah, you 'might' feel the 'burn' on occasion, but I wasn't getting the results that I wanted. Not to mention they were really boring. Mariska gives you an AMAZING one hour workout and the music makes the class a lot more fun/the time go by faster. I mean who wouldn't want to do an isometric ab workout while listening to Kid Cudi? Concerned that you're too much of a beginner to take this class? Don't be. The class is open to all skill levels. Stop hesitating, sign up for this class NOW. read more

Fuse is incredible! I count down the hours between classes. I am so excited that they opened their own studio, because all other pilates, extend barre, and yoga classes are a disappointment after getting hooked on fuse. Im not the type of person who gets addicted to work out classes, and generally Im no tpicky nor particularly loyal when it comes to teachers or styles, but THIS IS THE VERY VERY BEST PILATES experience EVER. For many reasons: first the results are incredible. You feel and look better. Second, during the class you do not realize how hard you are working, the upbeat teachers (although mariska is the VERY VERY BEST they are all fantastic), the music, the requests, the other students all help to create an atmosphere that makes you forget that your abs are burning and your arms are shaking. Somehow it never pushes you so far that you really hurt the next day, which is great too, you may feel it a little but never to the point where you feel like you pulled a muscle or hurt yourself. It is the perfect balance. I have always jumped around with lots of different exercises. I usually find something love it and then try something else... Every fuse class is so different that I have been coming multiple times a week for two years and still look forward to it just as much as the first week I discovered it. Everyone who I have brought has become just as obsessed from my exercise fanatic friends to those who dread exercises. Do yourself a favor and try a fuse class. Also the new studio is spectacular: homey but serious, relaxing and welcoming, the perfect balance of fuse. Im so happy that its opened! Last month was brutal without Fuse! read more

I absolutely love fuse pilates! Let me start by saying that I've always been one of those people that goes to the gym for the treadmill and avoids all the classes that look tough! I went to fuse for the first time a couple months ago with a friend and I am now a regular. I get such a good workout from the classes but the best part is that it's fun. I recently started taking fuse jump classes and that definitely is on par with any cardio workout that I get from the treadmill. If you haven't tried fuse yet, I highly recommend going. Also be sure to like them on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/FusePilates) to receive updates on discounts and other goodies. read more

Fuse Pilates changed my body and my life! I have taken pilates classes around the world and Fuse is hands-down my favorite. In addition to being a fantastic facility with amazingly talented instructors and inspiring music, it has caused me to discover many muscles that I never knew existed -- and I have been working out religiously for years! I encourage anyone who wants flat abs to try Fuse. It does wonders -- my thighs have also never looked better. The classes are great and the bootcamps are even better! Classes with Allegra, Tori, and Claire are the highlight of my week and I wish I could be at Fuse more! read more

No more killer back pain! I give all the credit to Laci and Fuse Pilates for helping me heal and strengthen my back. I now live almost entirely pain free. The smaller waist and flatter abs do not hurt either! Their private classes are personal, targeted and responsible for my body's transformation. I am just starting on the group classes which are small and very targeted. Do not know what I would do without the team. read more

I've been going to Fuse Pilates for almost two years, and the mat classes have gotten me into the best shape of my life. All of the teachers and staff are great, but Tori is my teacher of choice. Tori is really dedicated to making sure that her students get an awesome work out with varied exercises every single time. She'll make you work for it, but I promise she delivers results! Fuse is an awesome little place, and it's been great to see if grow into such a successful business. read more

Fuse is great! I love the core work. Fuse with toys (weights, etc) is one of my favorite classes, especially with Laci. Each teacher mixes up the class in her own way, depending on her fitness background. And seriously- everyone is so nice. The teachers and students are all sooo nice and welcoming. I've been going for a few months and I love it! Just FYI, a bottle of water is $1.50 and they provide the mats. read more

I have only taken a handful of classes here but I loved each one I took! I like the variety of the classes available, and all of the instructors I had seemed to be very knowledgeable. Hoping to be back for more in 2016! read more