After years of loyal membership I finally am done. Booking classes is hard, the routines are random so you aren't targeting your muscle groups in a systematic way, and it's easy to have bad form without them noticing--which means you're ineffective or going to injure yourself, but the final straw was the poor customer service. If you need to pause your membership for any reason, you must give 14 days advance notice. So if you sprain your ankle, you're paying for half the month anyway. They will also only pause for two weeks max unless you provide them with a dr note. Like you're a child. They charge for no show and for late cancels, even when the county shuts down for snow. They once charged me a no show fee in error. I promptly let them know I was there. They told me they checked surveillance footage and didn't believe me (I'd used the wrong reformer). They seem to think they are a reform school and their clients are teenagers who are trying to cheat them. I'm too old to have this kind of hassle just to exercise haphazardly three days a week at whatever time slot they happen to have available. For my $ and time it would be better to lift weights. read more

Every instructor is inspiring in their own right. Rock the Reformer is my oxygen. Don't hesitate to give it a try!! Amazing deals for first time clients. read more

I have gotten so strong and I'm addicted to RTR now! I love the mclean location too because it is so close to my house, that I will actually go! Love Benedict's class and Gina's class! read more

I'm trying Pilates for the first time and RTR has me hooked. They have a promotional 30-day introductory offer for $129 for unlimited classes. I'm halfway into it and I'll definitely be renewing to the 12-times monthly for $210. It's a steal even at that! I can't do more than 4 classes a week and I'm always out of town a week so it works out perfectly for me. Every instructor has their own craft- they all take different approaches and I'm loving the diversity of it all. The classes get packed quick since there's only 12 reformers in the studio. There's plenty of parking and you can grab a healthy green smoothie afterwards as a reward at South Block 2 doors down. I have severe commitment issues but I can see myself already doubling down on sticking with Pilates for life. I hope to see some noticeable improvements in my balance and overall health in the coming weeks. read more

RTR Pilates - McLean - Pilates Near Me - Mclean, Virginia

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Great experience. I love ange, Janice, heather, and Gail in particular. They were great at providing pregnancy modifications for me and helping me ease back into strengthening movement post partum! read more

I'm not going to share who my favorite instructor is because I like getting into those classes! Great space, two spacious bathroom/ changing rooms. Equipment is clean and in good working order. Good parking for all our suburban mom mobiles. read more

Joanne rocks! Her queuing and assistance are appreciated. Love all my RTR Classes, thank you.

Tiffani is a pro. A great teacher. Is very knowledgeable and knows how to have fun while also making sure you have the right form to get the best out of the exercise. Really enjoy her class. read more

really good class yesterday. I always enjoy Susan and class yesterday did not disappoint.

Bad customer service. I will not recommend this place. Very rude when I had to cancel my membership and paid for a month without being able to attend. learn some customer service for a small company. read more

The McLean studio is very well-maintained and clean. The instructors are very knowledgeable and provide a great pilates workout.

I had some health issues last spring/summer and needed to incorporate low impact exercises, so I decided to try pilates. Their intro offer is such a good deal. I took classes for a few months and absolutely loved my experience with RTR. It was my first time doing pilates and I was super intimidated...but the RTR instructors were very sweet, helpful, and clear in their instructions. I miss RTR! Went on a hiatus due to my work schedule, but I plan to return this year and I can't wait!! I also recommended RTR to many of my friends because I loved it so much. I also visited their newer studio in Vienna and it's beautiful space. A lot of natural lighting. read more

Joanne is an amazing instructor and the class flies by. Greatly enjoy the classes and most instructors. Studio is easily accessible with good parking. read more

This RTR studio is spacious and well laid out. Parking is not a problem. I come here for the level 2 and 2+ classes and they are a great challenge. All the instructors at every level are welcoming and encouraging. read more

I love Pilates Reformer, and all the teachers at this location are fantastic! The effort the teachers put into the content always amazes me, and I love that you get a full body workout with strong attention to your core. read more

Mikaela is so awesome!!! She's funny and easy going! Never makes you feel silly for not knowing something. I just love her class!!

Excellent! Have been doing it for a year now. Love how convenient it is and how many classes are available. Excellent coaches too- love Regina, Mikayla and Quyen's classes. read more

Classes vary according to who's teaching, but even if you can't get one of the teachers you like, you'll always get a good workout

Joanne is an excellent and experienced instructor, I have been taking her classes for years. You will always get an excellent workout in her classes with lots of modifications for all levels and abilities. Highly recommend this studio which is kept clean and is well equipped! read more

Best Pilates in Washington DC! Thank you for helping me to achieve my health goals! RTR is a community I truly treasure!

Finding RTR for my Pilates practice it's the best thing I've done for myself in recent times.

I just started and the instructors really take the time to guide you and help you.i really am enjoying it.

This is a great studio with excellent instructors. They each have different approaches. You will never get bored. If you're new to Pilates, make sure to stay in level 1 classes til you get your form down. Also CoVid precautions are very good. Plenty of space and ventilation. read more

So glad this place was recommended to me, RTR Pilates is amazing and they do a great job incorporating true Pilates on reformer machines. All the instructors--and there's a lot, are great, and the varied level classes are challenging and work core first with upper and lower body. So now I'm recommending it to you. Sign up, you'll thank me. read more

THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO DO IT. I started at RTR using their introductory offer and signed up for 3 more months. The classes are accessible yet challenging and I have noticed a significant difference in my general body composition and strength. The instructors are some of the best I've ever had, clear and concise and providing additional support when you felt confused by the cue. I was injured for over 2 years and had a difficult time finding a consistent workout routine that was supportive of the healing process while also building strength. RTR has been ongoing physical therapy for me, re-building stability and strength. It's a challenging workout that doesn't leave me feeling exhausted or fatigued. The price can be off putting at first, but I'm a testament that it's worth every penny, I go 4x a week and spend my off days doing yoga or going for a walk. If you are new to this type of movement, I recommend starting at Level 1 or a Level 1+ for the first 2 weeks to build a good foundation of form and understanding. I am a yoga instructor and have a dancer background, so I was able to try Level 2's by the second week and it's been perfect. read more

I joined RTR for a trial in Feb 2022 and have been hooked ever since. I go twice weekly, more if I can manage it. The instructors are great and the studio is modern, bright and inviting. The classes are frequent and varied, they start on the quarter hour which makes it very easy to be on time for some reason and you can get a great work out in just 50 minutes. I have referred several friends who love it too. Highly recommend! read more

I joined RTR in February 2022, after trying a bunch of other workout classes. I go several times a week and I feel great. I have no more lower back pain and I am a lot stronger than when I started. There are lots of excellent instructors, and everyone can find someone that fits their style. There are also several studios in my area, so I'm able to have access to many different timeslots. read more

I started Pilates as my 2016 New Years resolution and I love it. The instructors are friendly and don't make me feel like a moron when correcting my technique. I like the variety of exercises and don't feel bored when I go. After 1 month of going 4-5 times each week my instructor has suggested that I am ready for the next level. I've seen negative comments about some classes that are large but I've been in full classes and see the instructors go around checking each station. read more

This is a wonderful studio to learn and perfect Pilates Knowledgeable and friendly instructors who will help you improve your skills. There are a few locations so you will find it easy to find a class that fits your schedule. read more

RTR has changed my life and body! I joined in July 2021 after an almost 2 year hiatus from ANY form of exercise due to COVID. I was attending Orange Theory classes 4-5X weekly prior to all the shut downs. I decided that after my hiatus I would ease my way back into exercising via a few months of Pilates and then back into OT. Here I am about 8 months into it and I'm not going any where! I feel so great! My tone is back 100% and then some, not to mention I'm more flexible now than I have ever been in my adult life. My posture is better than ever and all my aches and pains are gone. My body does not miss the constant stress on my joints. I now aim to attend at least 4 classes weekly and based on the timing of the classes usually end up at the McLean location. All the instructors are awesome and look to correct your form through class to avoid injury. A big shout out to all you awesome instructors whom I have enjoyed learning from: Leero, Ayle, Joanne, Sara L, Gayle, Gina and of course Susan! You're all amazing and I look forward to torture! read more

highly trained teachers. I'm a former gymnast and also a rehab therapist so I understand the importance of alignment, correct positioning, preventing injuries, strengthening- these folks truly get it! I also like the focus on breathing. Very worth the money - be ready to have a full body workout. (PS -My mountain biking endurance has really improved too!) read more

I love RTR! All of my instructors are excellent and very knowledgeable. I feel lucky to be able to go 4-5 times a week. I always have a complete workout. I still go to Orange Theory for cardio, but really tend to prefer RTR. They have good quality equipment and the studio is clean. They offer classes all morning and then all afternoon which fits my schedule. The new circuit training class is also a great addition! I can truly say I don't have a favorite instructor because they are all well trained and friendly. read more

My best friend had been on me for years to go with her to a reformer pilates class by Potomac Pilates, but none of the locations were convenient for me. THEN...the McLean location was established. At this point, I had gone from a skinny girl to a slightly over-weight woman, who was just not physically fit. I had decided to give RTR a try, since the McLean location offered a number of desirable features for someone who hates working out and wants no part of the typical gym or even mat pilates scene. Those desirable features include only 11 other people in the class at most, 5 minutes from my house, and will lead to results (I saw what reformer pilates at RTR in Potomac, MD had done for my best friend). So, I started the day the McLean location opened - 9/25/15. I have had to miss about 3-4 weeks in between the opening day and now, but otherwise I go 3-5 times a week using the unlimited package for $210/month. This is a lot of money in my opinion, but this forces me to be diligent about going 3-5 times a week - I like getting my money's worth ($17.50/class based on 3 days a week for 4 weeks). While I still am not a fan of working out at all, I am committed to reformer pilates at RTR because of the results I have seen - I am in the best shape of my life, and I feel much better about myself - people at work have noticed I look great and have my confidence back. I am still not a skinny girl and probably will not be again, but reformer pilates at RTR has helped me have and maintain a great shape and become a strong and healthy woman. Just going to any reformer pilates class will not bring about the amazing results I have had. I 100% believe that I would not have seen results without the help of the instructors at RTR in McLean - they are just fantastic and very knowledgeable! I do feel that I receive plenty of attention during my classes, even the full ones (i.e., all 12 reformers are full - yes, 12 not 30+ like other similar type of classes). All of my instructors seem to be invested in helping me reach my goals, which is another huge motivation for me to keep going...thank you!!! All the instructors regularly help me with my form whether I am 1 of 2 or 1 of 12. They also regularly provide me with modifications, as I need. Because the instructors are great about getting to know their clients, they also know where I am at in my progress - they are great at motivating me to keep pushing forward just when I need it. I am definitely one who can be a slacker when it comes to exercise (remember, I hate working out), but they keep me moving forward and constantly wanting to improve...thank you again! I very much encourage anyone looking for a challenging workout that leads to results in a safe manner to check out RTR in McLean in the Chesterbrook shopping center. read more

I'd like to take a moment to explain my mediocre review. First, there are 12 reformers in this studio. That's way too many and instructors can't provide 12 students with the individualized attention needed for a truly great Pilates class. The other RtR studios have fewer reformers. Twelve seems greedy and overly profit-focused. Most great Pilates studios only have a handful of reformers. This studio is so large that headsets are worn by instructors which provides a less enjoyable experience. Second, the classes are very expensive. At $40 for a drop in, or $32 as part of a package, the classes shouldn't be so large. If I'm paying $30+ for a class, the experience should be more intimate and attendees should receive quite a bit of individualized attention. Yes -- it's less expensive if you purchase an unlimited package but that doesn't work for everyone. Third, the quality of the instructors is inconsistent. Some are amazing, others aren't. read more

This is a really good place to do Pilates as long as you get the right instructor. Joanne, Alex and Monica are terrific! Ulrich is a superstar. Lisa J. not so much -- her bedside manner is not great and both of the 2 classes I took with her were mono-focused on abs. Would be nice to get a complete workout. Some of the newer instructors need help. Attended a class where the owner's daughter was running in and out of the studio. Not very professional. Good location and the price for monthly unlimited is right. read more

I have really enjoyed RTR McLean. The instructors are great and each provide great variety and unique workouts. I particularly like the full body workouts with jumping and cardio that Ulrick offers and Saturday morning classes with Kristin, but all have been a great experience. The classes have really strengthened my core and improved my fitness. I also like the convenient location where I can grocery shop afterwards or grab a coffee. Highly recommend!!! read more

I love Pilates Reformer so I was excited to discover RTR. There are about 12 reformers in the class and we are on the reformers the whole time (unlike some other reformer classes that incorporate the chair). Each class is different so it never gets boring and it is a total body work out - legs, arms and core. All levels are welcome and they provide modifications if necessary. The instructors are friendly, professional, welcoming, and technical! The instructors correct your form when you are doing something incorrectly so it is very hands-on even in a full class. Plus parking is always easy to come by. read more

I've been coming here for over a year and haven't met an instructor I don't like. That being said if you are looking for a more advanced class I recommend Kristin and Jean Marie. I wish there were more locations especially in the Reston area! Thank you for all the great workouts read more

Wonderful knowledgeable instructors, very nice and clean studios and a wide variety of classes for all levels!

I'm on ClassPass and RTR Pilates is one of the classes offered on the Class Pass scheduling after work. I signed up for Joanne's Pilates 1 class on Monday and she was fantastic. She's a very attentive teacher and is super engaged with her students. She knew all of our names (including mine and I'm new) and would inform us on proper alignment. I felt incredibly welcome even though I was brand new. The class itself was definitely hard (had to take a break every now and then because my inner thighs were on FIRE) but definitely doable. I was able to power through the entire workout despite the challenges. Pilates 1 uses the reformer and does incremental muscle work - think holding lunges, squats, and crunches with spring resistances. I definitely felt it all over my body the next day. I'm planning on using my other class pass credits to go back! If you're in the area, definitely check out RTR Pilates and Joanne's class. read more