Sculpt Studio

I will start this review by clarifying that I am an instructor at Sculpt, that being said, I am also a client and I LOVE the studio for so many different reasons.

1) Megaformer: This machine has so much great functionality. I know that after a 50 minute class, every muscle will be shaking, I will be sweating and I will feel awesome. Every single time. I get legs, core, upper body, and then a little bit more of all of the above. Every single time.

2) Instructors: Some days I feel like pushing a little harder, and some days my body doesnt have it all, and I am always given modifications. Maybe I use weights, maybe I dont, and both are ok. There is no judgement here from anyone, the instructors just keep pushing me to do a little bit more every time. I dont have to keep up with the person next to me, just keep pushing myself. I am always adjusted and coached to make progressions and adjustments to get the most out of every workout.

3) Time: I am a mom of (2) young kids, I teach classes and I have another job, time is a luxury I dont have. With Sculpt, I know that I can get there, park get a great workout and out in just over an hour. Best use of my time undoubtedly. After a recent snow storm, I needed something to kick start me out of the house, and Sculpt was my first stop.

4) Community: I know the name of everyone who walks into Sculpt. I want to know what is going on in your life, kids, spouse, work, etc, because that is going to affect you every day and I am able to support you through those successes and challenges! Just back from having a baby, come on in for a brief break, just married and want to continue working, lets set your next goal. We are all individual, but working together to feel our best.

Studio is clean
Convenient class times
Unlimited possibilities on the Megaformer
Lagree Method keeps me strong
Positive reinforcement every day and most importantly
The results dont lie!

The Lagree Method, Megaformers and Mega-Sculpt love keep me coming back week after week, day after day. I have absolutely never been in better shape than I am right now. Stronger, leaner and more toned than ever and thanking Sculpt for all of that.

I've been obsessed with the megaformer workout these past few months and I've found it transformative for my core and tendencies towards injuries. I normally go to slt in NYC (which is phenomenal) but have been very curious about sculpt.

I went this am and while one class is hardly the means for a rating, I found the studio meh as far as megaformer workouts. Don't get me wrong. This workout is difficult and not geared towards beginnings. The straps, balancing and movements cause one to need a few times to get the gist of it. Add on to the general difficulty!

So why 3 stars for sculpt. Playlist and drill sergeant like instruction made the class not fun. She counted 20-19-18.... more repeatedly. Grrrr. I found myself repeated looking at the clock which is something I rarely do. In addition, music was circa 1980s and definitely a feed issue to the stereo because there was a scratchy sound for parts of the class. Moves and corrections were generally very good, however.

As I've mentioned with other specialty classes it's the instructor that makes all the difference. I'm super spoiled I live in NYC and fortunately a couple of my favorite folks are not only at the tops in their field, some have even developed cult status (so says allure magazine). Best practices equal always a fresh playlist (I've never heard the same list twice for my favorites), good choreography, energy and corrections.

So for $35 a class, I'd hope that I get just that. Otherwise I could go to the free classes at my gym. I think solid core which I rate 4.5 stars is better on instruction and energy, music also could be improved.

3 stars bc any megaformer class is a minimum of ok, but the extra factor is instruction and music.

The Lagree method is SOOO effective at toning and sculpting- and all with no impact on my delicate and aging joints! All the instructors are great and will get you sweating and shaking and seeing results! Studio is clean, bright, beautiful, and convenient! Lots of parking nearby:)

I took my first class back in November and was instantly hooked. I have tried fad workouts (cross fit, zumba, etc) and could never really see any results or seem to stick with it. This has changed my view on working out and has motivated me to eat healthier and be more active.

Yes, the classes are hard. They challenge me not only physically, but mentally. The instructors are great, fun, motivating, encouraging and personable. I like that they know my name after 1 or 2 classes.

I'm not sure how long I'll be taking the classes because I live about 40 mins away and it's a little bit pricey. They have the occasional deals so I try to take advantage of those.

I have never been able to do high-impact workouts due to a disability with my feet; so finding this workout was amazing for me. Not only is the workout wonderful- you feel like you really challenged yourself and got a total body workout in 50 minutes...and you're dripping sweat- but Sculpt offers a welcoming environment that encourages you without intimidating you. Other studios in the area like Solidcore that claim to offer a similar workout don't take the time to make sure you have correct form and are not hurting yourself. Furthermore, they drive you so hard, as if everyone in the class is a triathlete, that I felt bad about myself and judged the entire time. No thank you!

Thank you Sculpt Studio, thank you to the wonderful Sculpt instructors! I can finally get an awesome workout that is safe and low-impact!

This is a bit overdue! I moved to the area in December from San Diego and was looking to get back into Lagree pilates on the megaformer. I was staying with a friend the first two and a half months in Gaithersburg and found Sculpt Studio in Bethesda. I made the trek down and loved it! If I hadn't moved to Arlington, I'd still drive on over. I LOVED Mary's classes, her music, teaching style, and how hard she pushes you even when you want to give up. Thanks for kicking my butt!

So I just took my first class there.

Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow.

I absolutely loved it. It's hard. But the time absolutely flew by (plus I like a 50 minute class rather than an hour. 100% approve).

I had taken solidcore, and didn't love it (they spent so much time in high plank that my wrists hurt, which I feel like isn't the part that should hurt after exercise). I wanted to try a megaformer class again, and I'm on classpass, so tried Sculpt Studio. I'm really glad I did. The class was great, and the teacher (Mary) was great - she knew I was new and kept an eagle on me.

I will definitely be back....in a few days when my posterior stops hurting.

Sculpt Pilates was an experience! I got the living social deal a while back and decided to give the 7pm class last night. The studio was easy to find right on the corner or Auburn Ave and Norfolk with plenty of parking. Its's located downstairs but you don't feel at all like you're in a basement or anything. Now to what you really want to know....how was the class?

Their slogan, "Our 50 minute mega reformer classes will leave you sweating, sore & wanting more." Was I sweating? Oh yea within 60 seconds and straight through until the end of the class. Was I sore? Oh yea as I laid down to get in bed I though, "this may hurt but I think its best to roll over and take a Mortin so you can walk your pumps tomorrow." Do I want more? Hmmm I am not so sure.

While I found the class challenging I'm not sure I'm in love with it. I've practiced classic pilates for about two years and while there are some pilates moves there really is little to no emphasis on the core which just so happens to be the crux of the pilates practice. Ironically their was no stretching or moves focused on lengthening the body either, yet another crucial principal in the pilates practice. There was a lot of emphasis on lunges and squats which are absolutely essential for strength training and getting a nice firm butt. And with summer and beach season coming up I can certainly appreciate that!

All and all, I'll return for the rest of the classes in my deal. They say you need to go 3x/wk to see the best results. After last night, I believe I could bounce a quarter off this booty by the end of the month using that schedule. Its a good workout especially because there are no breaks- so 50 minutes of pure work (of course that's a star on its own). But if you're looking for a pilates studio this probably isn't your best bet.

(3.75 stars over all)

As a newbie to the reformer practice, the 7:30pm class on Thursday was absolutely perfect. The instructor was motivating and very attentive. Very much worth the burn and great music to accompany your workout. As horrible as I thought I did, this place was literally a judge-free zone.

This is close to 3 stars, but since Yelp classifies 2 stars as "meh, i've experienced better", I'm going to keep it here.

The studio and equipment are clean and lovely, so no complaints there. My issue, and this has been addresses by both clients and the studio in previous reviews, is the intensity. Now don't get me wrong, I get that this is a crazy hard class that demands hard work and gets results. BUT---it's irresponsible to expect a 200 lb man and a 100 pound woman to work on the same level, or springs in this instance. I'm not implying that we should ALWAYS be given an easy way out of an exercise, but in the 4 times I've been there I have NEVER heard the instructor give an option that would allow for the movement to be done CORRECTLY-not just pushed through in a way that could very easily injure. To me, it's crazy to assume that every person in the class has the same capabilities, and not offer a lighter spring setting. The class itself has the capacity to be difficult but DOABLE if it made these adjustments, versus not being able to complete a movement or doing it in a way that's going to injure because you're straining to push the same amount of weight as every single person in the class.

On top of that, I have heard one of the instructors shout out to a student "now's not the time to drink water, do those squats!" and it's like, ok, I chose to be here and you're not my 2018 winter olympics coach--if I'm thirsty I'm well within my rights to have a sip of water.

Again, I GET IT-it's supposed to be hard. But it needs to be smart too, and I feel like this studio fails in that regard.