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!

Everyone seems a be friendly and the staff attentive. Classes available to keep you active and…read moremoving.

New, modern facility. Football field had 200 kids practicing football drills, plus a few girls at a…read moresmall cheer practice, at 8:30 pm, which wasn't a problem because there were so many bright lights. The library off to the side of the recreation center seemed a little small. The disappointing aspects were the weight room and the bathroom. The weight room was tiny and completely transparent - nice view, but I wouldn't want to be on display like that. The bathroom wasn't clean, and the sensors on both the toilets and sinks did not function well. I know people who use the indoor pool here often but I didn't get a chance to check it out. I attended a Step Afrika program in the gymnasium. The gym itself seemed clean and well-appointed with a couple of bleacher seating units. The Step Afrika performance was great, with lots of local love (go-go music, kids and even elderly mobility impaired individuals, dancing with the performers). I was required to sign in at the front desk and a security guard walked around the building. However, they were all pretty laid back. When I asked a front desk person about the performance, she had to ask someone else, even though there was a line of people, signs, a table, etc in front of the gymnasium, that was all visible to her. Parking was fine, I was able to park in the small main entrance lot, but there is plenty of street parking.

This place is amazing, but your experience there will likely depend if the lifeguard on duty…read more Online it says the slide is open from 1-4 so we came at 2 and the lifeguard on duty shut it down because they're understaffed. The next lifeguard opened it up for a bit when we asked for it but also said they are understaffed and technically need more lifeguards on duty to have it open. The water is chilly at first but it's warm inside so you adjust (nothing like Rumsey lol). There was an underwater spin class happening too - so cool! There's also free life jackets, kick boards, and noodles! There's a gradual entrance - perfect for toddlers (the splash features were off though). I love the huge windows letting the sunlight in. We will definitely be back! Would be 5 stars if they get it fully staffed so everyone can enjoy the slide!

The water fountain in the pool area has been broken for about a month. The main fans in the…read moregeneral area are not working. I asked the manager about them and he said they get fixed and then break again. Ok. so fix them again. If you need someone to fix the water fountain call GPayne Plumbing at 3014411972.

Great staff. Lots of space. Machines are always working. I've been to several gyms and this is…read moreamong the top locations.

The teachers at Excel really know their stuff. This isn't a studio that offers a zillion different…read moretypes of fitness classes, they focus on what they do best: pilates classes and pilates teacher training. Part of becoming a certified teacher at Excel is completing student teaching hours. I was able to train with individuals going through the program at a reduced rate because they were not certified teachers yet. It was completely fantastic. Having the one-on-one instruction was so helpful and it gave me an opportunity to train on the apparatus. Excel teaches the traditional pilates method and really wants the students to learn how to do the movements correctly. If you only have done pilates at home with a DVD, I definitely suggest taking a class here. The teachers corrections and attention to detail are amazing. The mat classes are by registration only, and are usually six weeks long. This is not a drop in type of place, the teachers want you to progress each week. The studio is a converted warehouse and is very spacious. It is very nondescript on the outside, and I am sure some people have passed by it unknowingly. There is a small parking lot right in front of the building and ample street parking in the vicinity. Also, the CUA/Brookland metro stop is about a block away. When you get there for class, hit the buzzer to get in, then enter the pilates oasis and enjoy!

I stopped by here today. I know nothing about Pilates but I was curious and had a minute. I walked…read moreup to the door where a woman inside who worked there (and seemed to be expecting someone who was not me) stared back through the glass door. I pulled on the door- it was locked. It's a pandemic, I get it. But she stared for a few more beats from behind the glass, our faces a two feet apart, looked me up and down, and then reluctantly opened the door and said "YOU are looking for the hardware store. It's 'OVER THERE' ..... there's a *SIGN*" and in a passive aggressive tone that was really unnecessary gestured toward a big sign on the door that directed people looking for Ace Hardware to go nextdoor. I said "nope, I'm actually looking to learn about Pilates," but it was such a turn off that I turned and left. I assure you, lady, I can read the sign. And your judgments about who you think and perceive to be a potential customer was very disrespectful. It says a lot about the biases and prejudices you don't mask very well. Good luck!

We visited on walking tour and the space at the movement emporium is amazing. This is a great…read moreresource for the community. The local art and mural is inviting. The native garden is beautiful.

I love Joe's Movement Emporium! We need more businesses like this that bring joy, happiness, career…read morereadiness programs, after school enrichment programs, and cultural enrichment programs to our community.

I went to Pretty Lady Pole Fit for my friends birthday. We chose to do the private chair dancing…read moreclass which included 30 minutes to socialize, pics, refreshments, etc and then 40-50 mins of class instruction. The instructor/ owner Arminta was amazing. She was very welcoming, engaging and had a way of making everyone relaxed and very comfortable. We had an amazing time and are already planning our next visit!

I've been coming here since March or April of 2016 and I love it! All of the instructors are…read morefriendly, patient, and supportive.

The Eppley pool and gym are world class facilities. The pool is just fantastic, with a warmer,…read moreshallower 25m section (my fav) and a cooler, deeper 50m section for real swimmers and diving. The water is the cleanest and nicest I've ever had in a pool - they use a moss system as part of the filtration and to my feel there are fewer chemicals and a much nicer water feel. Except for my pet peeves - expensive parking, the fairly frequent closings for meets, and the very annoying "oops sorry the natatorium is closed today because a few people called out" it would be 5++++ stars. The combination of these really stinks - pay $6.75 for parking only to find the pool is closed. The gym is amazing with dozens of complete weight setups of all types, I can't really imagine a better equipped gym. Basketball, badminton, and lots of other things go on there that I don't know about. I mostly do strength-training and then laps in the pool. The locker rooms are excellent - clean and well equipped. It's a very good deal as an alum

Just as a background my girlfriend is taking 2 online classes over the summer. She was so excited…read moreto go to the gym, however unbeknownst to her, she is required to take an in person class just to get in for free! This is so weird and such a bad policy. I hope you guys reconsider to give online students access to the facilities. You guys are preventing students from getting the exercise they need. :(