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Pilates Reformer Studio
8:13 PM 11/27/2012
Hey PoPVille,
I moved into the District two years ago from Virgina. I had a great Pilates reformer studio out there that really worked well with folks with injuries (knew how to modify exercises where needed for those with injuries). I haven't been practicing since I moved because I injured my leg, did PT, had surgery, then did more PT. I'm looking for a place that has reformer classes, and works with people who need to modify exercises to deal with injuries (I have back, kneee, and hip problems). I practiced pilates for years before my most recent injuries, so I know a lot of the modifications I need to do, but I need a studio. I'll trek back out to VA if I have to, but I'd prefer not to. Any thoughts on where I should look? I'm looking mainly in the Columbia Heights/U Street area, but open to anywhere metro/bus accessible.
Thanks!
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I take at Vida on U - the instructor did ask about any injuries before I took the class, 16 years of ballet have wrecked havo on my knees. Group classes consist of 3 students which is a better student/instructor ratio than I've seen at other studios. I did google a few studios when I was looking originally and I think there are a couple that are less gym oriented but I don't recall their names.
9:21 PM 11/27/2012 | 0 Votes
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I've taken apparatus classes at a few places in town. I went to Excel Movement for several years, including when I was recovering from knee surgery. I found all of their instructors to be knowledgable about anatomy, injuries and modifications. It's up in Brookland walking distance from the CUA metro. I also found the staff at Pure Joe (13th and Mass) to be good on things like this. Both of these places teach the classic style, in case you care about things like that. I'd regularly go to both, but can't justify the additional cost on top of my monthly gym membership.
10:05 PM 11/27/2012 | 0 Votes
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I take pilates at Fuse in Dupont and I LOVE it. It's not classical pilates, but more of a fusion of yoga, barre, pilates. Although the reformer classes are mostly all pilates. The instructors are great and will help you to modify just be sure to let them know what your injuries are. The reformer classes have max 7 people so you get pretty good individual attention. There are also private classes if you are interested in that. I would say having taken pilates at several places that the quality of instruction you get at a studio is far superior to a gym so I would go a studio if you can.
3:03 PM 11/28/2012 | 0 Votes
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1I've only been to Fuse once, mostly because I'm lazy, but it was great. Once upon a time I took 3 reformer classes a week, and my experience there was as good as any. Your first class if pretty cheap, and if you can put the money down up front, the subsequent classes are still cheaper than anything else I've seen in DC. If you're in North NW, the Bethesda/CC YMCA does reformer classes, even if You're not a member you can sign up.
6:54 PM 11/28/2012
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