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About Fuse Pilates
Fuse Pilates® started in 2005 and quickly became one of Washington, DC’s favorite fitness offerings because our classes combine the best elements of classical Pilates, barre, and yoga in under one hour.
Each class at Fuse focuses on developing functional and balanced strength and flexibility. We’re spotlight the mind-body connection magic of Pilates while helping all students reach their goals.
At Fuse, you’ll never get bored or plateau as every class begins with the question “What do you want to work on today?” This ensures that each session is different from the last because our classes are driven by your request. Regardless of the focus, we’ll still work all 360 degrees of you, front to back, top to bottom. We want you to have fun, work hard, and see results!
SMALL GROUP CLASSES
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Fuse Reformer combines the traditional with the far-from-traditional, taking you through a total body workout on one of Pilates’ favorite and most famous apparatus. We offer Back to Basics for a hardcore workout at a beginner’s pace, and Power for those familiar with the apparatus and ready to reach new goals. Of course, all classes are still taught by student request and choreographed to music.
We also offer Reformer Jump board for you endurance junkies. This reformer-based class incorporates plyometric intervals using the Pilates jump board with bursts of strength training for arms, legs, abs, back, and glutes. You’ll be having so much fun you won’t even notice you’ve worked up a sweat. Fancy that!
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Fuse Mat, the original Fuse class, is a flowing mat class choreographed on the spot to music, and focused on requests from the students. Deep abs? Glutes? Arms? Upper back? Throw out your request, and we’ll help you redefine it. This is an all-level class, and teachers can (and happily do) make modifications.
Don’t forget to try our Fuse Mat Props class for the Fuse Mat workout you love with the added variability of Magic Circle, Over Ball, weights, and more!
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Fuse Ladder is a full body, challenging and fun workout. Focusing on functional movements, spring and body weight exercises, and balance challenges, Ladder goes after both the big muscles and the smaller, stabilizing muscles. Expect to climb, hang, lunge, squat, push, pull, and more. As with all other Fuse classes, Ladder is taught on request and backed up with fun music. Come and try this class at Fuse Ladder’s birthplace!
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You’ve moved on the reformer, you’ve rolled around on the mat, but this innovative class from Fuse gives you the chance to experience Pilates in new ways on two other highly effective apparatus. This class combines Tower – a stable apparatus that unlocks a whole new universe of exercises ranging from basic to gravity-defying, and Chair - one of the original pieces of equipment first engineered by Joseph Pilates that challenges your athletic balance and deepest core strength. The main focus of this class is to build strength, stability, flexibility, and endurance.
EXCLUSIVE SESSIONS
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At Fuse, our comprehensively trained* instructors are proud to offer private one-on-one sessions to a wide range of clients; from people seeking relief from chronic back pain to professional athletes looking to improve their performance. Private sessions are a fantastic option for those looking to progress in their Pilates practice and improve with dedicated attention!
*Comprehensively Trained Instructors are experienced and certified to utilize all available apparatus in your sessions to produce the best possible workout. There is no such thing as “one size fits all” at Fuse!
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Looking for some dedicated attention but want to share the love? Bring a friend, (or two!), and enjoy custom Pilates sessions for just your crew. Duets and trios are especially popular with couples, families, or friends looking to try something new together!
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Providing an in-studio, on site or virtual Pilates class to your employees is the most popular and appreciated way to show your employees how important they are to you. Choose from in-studio Reformer, Ladder, Mat, or Bounce classes! Our instructors can also teach virtual mat classes or travel to your physical location for on-site mat classes. Please email us to inquire further.
FUSE PILATES INSTRUCTORS
OWNER: SABA ALAVI-PARHAM
Saba became a client of Fuse Pilates when the studio opened it’s first brick and mortar location in 2010, having already fallen in love with Pilates since the age of 22 when it helped her overcome reoccurring back pain. Eventually, Saba joined both Fuse and Balanced Body’s Teacher Training to deepen her practice and learn more about the method that brought joy and pain relief into her life.
With a background in IT and project management and an entrepreneurial streak, Saba decided to buy the business in January of 2020 and continue its legacy of being a woman-owned small business. Once she launched into tackling the COVID pandemic, Saba used her experience to take the brand’s signature mat classes online and kept 100% of the studios’ instructors employed throughout the pandemic.
Saba’s goal for Fuse Pilates is to create an environment where people want to be and leave feeling amazing.