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Category Archives: Student Perspective
Fuse Pilates or Happy Hour?
How do you define happy hour? For Fuse student Gina Scarpulla, it’s not what it used to be: My friends often look confused when I tell them that I can’t come to Happy Hour because I am going to go … Continue reading
Pilates Bootcamp? Huh?
Fuse Pilates bootcamps date all the way back to 2005, but for those of you who are new to them, here’s the perspective from one of our students – Avery Gordon. “Bootcamp” used to be the scariest word ever. Images … Continue reading
Posted in Fuse Ambassadors, Fuse Pilates, Student Perspective
Tagged military fitness, Pilates bootcamp
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“5 Reasons I Choose to Fuse (Pilates)”
This post was written by a Fuse Pilates friend and Ambassador, Avery Gordon*. You can find her most Monday nights in Clare’s Toys class or in Allegra’s Sunday afternoon class. A self-proclaimed “former workout cheater,” Avery tells you her take … Continue reading
A Breath of Fresh Air
If you’ve ever taken a class with Mariska, you’ve probably heard her say “Hold… But not your breath.” Fuse Ambassador Heather Burchfield takes a moment (and a deep breath) to talk a little about why… Stop what you are doing. … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise science, Fuse Pilates, Student Perspective
Tagged breath and Pilates, exercise and stress, Pilates breathing
Hello Arms…
Do you hate it when you hear the “arms” request shouted out by your fellow students? Fuse Ambassador Melissa Sharp feels your pain. But, she got over it. Here’s why: Recently I’ve noticed a new trend in my reaction to … Continue reading
Posted in Fuse Ambassadors, Fuse Pilates, Student Perspective
Tagged arm definition for women, arm workouts, Pilates arm work, pushups
Fuse Pilates Killed the Cardio Star?
Self proclaimed Cardio Junkie Christy Riccardi takes on the topic of whether a hardcore Pilates class can fit the bill for the people who ride high on runner’s endorphins. If you are like me, working out consists of working up … Continue reading
Posted in Fuse Ambassadors, Fuse Pilates, Pilates, Student Perspective
Tagged Cardio pilates, cardio versus Pilates, Fuse Pilates, Pilates DC
Confession: I am intimidated by mat Pilates classes.
We hear that a lot of our students are intimidated by the scary looking Pilates apparatus. They do look a little like torture devices… But, what about those of you who are hesitant to try a Pilates mat class? Stephanie … Continue reading
Posted in Fuse Ambassadors, Fuse Pilates, Student Perspective
Tagged Fuse Pilates, Pilates mat classes, reformer classes
Don’t Wait til the New Year
This guest post was brought to you by Erika LaChance: Don’t wait until the New Year – The best time to start exercising is now. Welcome to the holiday season. You know, that period between Thanksgiving and the New Year … Continue reading
Keep it Simple (But Not Too Simple)
Guest Blogger and Fuse Ambassador Avery Gordon makes a case for Fuse Pilates mat classes – for people who are easily bored and for people who like to hide in the corner in a fitness class (or who find Spinning … Continue reading
Posted in Fuse Ambassadors, Fuse Pilates, Student Perspective
Tagged Fuse Pilates, Pilates DC, Pilates mat classes
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