★ 5

Excel Pilates was recommended to me by my PT. I have EDS and often struggle with ligament laxity and the pain that accompanies. I bought the intro package and thought I'd stop when I finished my sessions. Then, I bought another package and thought I'd stop dues to the cost. Now, several packages in, I will do what I need to do to keep up with Excel Pilates. The individualized care I get from this group of super knowledgeable and professional ladies is top tier. At this point, I'll prioritize paying for my appointments over a vacation and that new Patagonia sweatshirt I've had my eye on.
I highly recommend.

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★ 5

I’ve been an EPA client since January 2020 and absolutely love it! I just wish it wasn’t that far away from my house ☹️. I live in Calvert County so the distance and my work schedule does not allow me to go more often than I currently do. But when I do, it is such a positive experience every time I go to the studio. I always look forward to my next session. The studio is located in a quiet area in Annapolis. The studio is very clean and it has many apparatuses to do all the Pilates exercises. The teachers, Kerry and Amanda are very knowledgeable in Pilates. Kerry is a second generation Pilates instructor and Amanda is a third generation instructor and a rockstar. They are both pretty amazing actually. First off all, they are committed to each client. They closely monitor the client’s position and movement on the apparatus and provide guidance throughout the exercise to ensure it is done accurately. If the form is off or if the exercise is not executed properly, the instructor will not hesitate to convey the necessary correction. Secondly, they are a source of motivation and inspiration. Personally, they will challenge me to do my very best and they seem to know what I’m capable of. They will encourage me through a tough exercise and deliver kudos when the exercise is done. Finally, they honestly care about their clients. They really do. Before each session, they will ask for feedback on how are bodies are feeling. If it is aching or sore, they will make adjustments during the exercise to prevent further pain. I truly believe that they want each of their clients to reach their individual goals and potentially go beyond them. They desire each of us to have a healthy mind and body. I’m fortunate that I have Pilates in my life 😊.

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★ 5

I had a wonderful first one-on-one session at Excel today with Amanda. It was my first time back in the pilates studio in two years. Amanda did a phenomenal job providing cues and tailoring the lesson to my abilities as I recuperate from childbirth. I look foward to continuing on with my training!

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★ 5

I need more stars to express how much I love Excel Pilates Annapolis. I have been attending classes for about a year and half and I am hooked. I have found peace and strength in the movements and I have found a fantastic community of people. Amanda has been so encouraging and amazing this time. As a plus size person, I had anxieties about starting something new.Everyone at excel welcomed me and I felt at home. I’m so glad I overcame my fear and walked through the door.

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★ 5

The team at Excel is AH-mazing!!! Amanda and Kerry make sure that you have appropriate training on the equipment and placement for class sessions. Class sizes are kept very small (no more than 4) so that each student still receives individualized attention. They are both masters at modifications and will ensure that you have a constructive session. I wish I had found them sooner and I love that going to Pilates is about being apart of a community. They both have the perfect balance of pushing you to grow while supporting you. I highly recommend them!!!!

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★ 5

I love Excel Pilates Annapolis! The studio is in a great location with plenty of off-street parking. It is a very comfortable studio with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The equipment is always in tip-stop shape. Most of all, the instructors are phenomenal! They are so knowledgeable and so supportive. I highly recommend Excel Pilates Annapolis!

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★ 5

Love this place! Classically trained instructors run you through a great - and fun! - full body workout, tailored to your body's needs. I cherish my weekly pilates session!

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★ 5

I would give Excel Pilates Annapolis six stars if I could. I'd never done Pilates before and have not been to any other studio, so I don't have any comparison, but I have no desire to try anywhere else. Amanda has been my instructor for a little over a year now and has been wonderful to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable, organized, creative, laid-back and caring. She pushes her students so that they see progress and growth but is very mindful of any injuries and does not push her students beyond what they're capable of. I mostly do small group sessions with other students and love the atmosphere. Both Amanda and fellow clients foster a very supportive and judgement-free environment. For me, a lot of the movements are different from the more typical sports movements I'm used to, so I definitely need some time to do it completely wrong first and figure out how to engage different muscles to do it correctly. As a perfectionist, it can be embarrassing to work through mistakes in front of a group, but I've never felt that way at Excel. We may laugh, but always together. Everyone is there to care for their body (and spirit!) and it's very motivating to be a part of lifting each other up. The only thing that has held me back from making more progress is my work schedule. I wish that I could go more and know that I'd see even more results. I can't imagine anyone who would not benefit from all of the positive effects that Excel Pilates Annapolis offers!

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★ 5

I started Pilates at this studio over a year ago and I love it! The instructors are great! The people I have met are kind and patient. I highly recommend Excel Pilates to anyone who has not tried Pilates and wants to get started. I’m glad I did!

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★ 5

I am new to Annapolis, but have had many different Pilates teachers over the years. Amanda is by far the best teacher ever. Her ability to fine tune her workouts to repair and strengthen my posture and body has been life-changing for me. I no longer have back or shoulder pain and am so much fitter, stronger and confident. I now go twice per week and am loving how it makes me feel. Amanda is delightful. She definitely challenges me, but we always have fun and a good laugh together. I cannot recommend her more highly.

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★ 5

The best Pilates studio!

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★ 5

During a doctor’s appointment last December, my primary care physician recommended that I consider taking a Pilates class. I took her advice and began to look for a Pilates studio near my home in Calvert County. Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately...more about that later, my search came up empty. I then focused my attention to Annapolis where I came across Excel Pilates. I contacted the studio to request a brief studio tour. Kerry, the owner, greeted me and introduced me to the different apparatus and explained the different types of sessions that are offered. On 11 January ‘20, I started my first session. It was such a positive experience that I couldn’t wait for the next one. The studio is conveniently located, is equipped with many apparatus, but best of all, the faculty is extremely knowledgeable, very motivating and 100% committed to each client. From the start of the session till the end, the teacher gives their undivided attention while carefully explaining and guiding the student throughout the exercise. Their keen eyes are superhuman, closely monitoring the position and movement of each part of the body. If there is a flaw in the execution, the teacher will convey the necessary correction. From my experience, they don’t miss anything. To date, I’ve completed 10 sessions, the “first set of three milestones” from Joe Pilates’ famous quote. Now about that search in CC which turned up empty, it looks like it worked out for the best. I’m happy I’ve become a client of Excel Pilates and hope to be for years to come. Thank you Excel Pilates, you rock!

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★ 5

Love, love, love the vibe, energy, and education of this studio!!

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★ 5

Kerry Devivo and her cadre of well trained instructors makes Excel one of the best studios on the east coast. Working out in that magical space is a gift for both beginning students to the most advanced.

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★ 5

A great crew to work with. I help folks in organizations work better together - one of the first things I pay attention to is how people interact. The excel crew treats each other with love and respect; that creates a place for true customer service, which is about relationships, not transactions. Bravo.

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★ 5

This is a love letter to Excel Pilates Studio. Two years ago, Pilates and Excel were recommended to me when I finished six months of physical therapy for a neck issue. I had never done much exercise, so was anxious about starting a new program. My one-on-one Pilates sessions started very gradually and have slowly gotten more rigorous as my strength has increased. My instructor has always accommodated my neck issue, and also worked with me on a recurring knee problem. While I sometimes whine when I’m pushed to the next level, I’ve never been pushed beyond what I’m capable of doing! That’s because the instructors are so expertly trained. I might also grumble during a strenuous session, but ALWAYS leave feeling invigorated, strengthened, and energized. I’ve never really stuck with exercise classes, but I’m addicted to Pilates at Excel...because I’m safely using all the muscles in my body, the instructors are so well-trained, I feel good after every session, and i’m making visible progress in strength and flexibility. And because Excel Pilates is fun! I can honestly say Excel Pilates sessions are the only exercise program that I’ve stuck with even close to this amount of time and the only exercise sessions I look forward to every week. Thank you, Excel, for making me a stronger, better, and healthier person.

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★ 5

I have enjoyed the original Pilates method in various studios throughout the United States, and none compare to Excel Pilates in Annapolis. The instructors are impeccably trained and well equipped to deal with imperfect bodies and injuries. The studio space is calming and perfectly suited to the focused mind required for Pilates. I highly recommend this business.

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★ 5

I walk taller after each session and greet the world diffently thanks to the incredible instruction and authentic instructors at Excel Pilates. Kerry leads a talented and tuned-in group who strive to make you feel better in the session and give you the tools to take it home. Both the process and the outcome are top notch.

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★ 5

I started studying Pilates here in August with 3 private sessions with Kerry De Vivo and have since continued weekly duets with Renee. The instruction is top-notch, and both teachers are sharp observers and offer excellent adjustments, whether verbal or physical. The sessions are appropriately challenging, and also playful and fun. I've loved gaining greater awareness and bodily control in ways that I know will serve me well for my other physical activities and life in general. I have trained in a variety of yogic disciplines and martial arts and am interested in cultivating core strength and healthy movement patterns. I am thrilled to be able to study with teachers of this calibre and only wish I could come more often.

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★ 5

I love Excel. The classes are classic Pilates, with an emphasis on form. Brittany is an amazing instructor, and I can't say enough about Kerry, the owner. Amanda is always helpful and pleasant. My Tuesday class is the highlight of my week!

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★ 5

Excel Pilates is wonderful! All the instructors and staff are so welcoming and encouraging! After just a few classes, I could really start to feel and see a difference. Definitely worth it!

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★ 5

I have been going to Excel for over 10 years. I am stronger, more flexible and in better condition because of all of my great instructors and workouts. I have learned tremendously about what I should do and not do with my body and is aging parts and always leave each session feeling better than when I came in. And one of the best parts is that each session is based around what you need - the instructors always ask me what I want to work on and we do. I highly recommend Excel!

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★ 5

Excel Pilates Annapolis has been a true "game changer" for me. I started going three months ago and I am so glad that I did. Each instructor is encouraging yet challenging. After my first session I thought "Wow. I feel better. I want to come back." I had more movement in my hips, back and shoulders. My posture started to improve. After three sessions I thought "Wow. I have my life back. I don't ever want to stop." I sit, stand and walk so much more comfortably now. I have increased energy and mobility to play with my son again. Thank you, Excel Pilates Annapolis!

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★ 5

My daughter and I have been taking Pilates this fall together and we look forward to the knowledgeable professional, gentle adjustment each session. We have gained in our goals of better posture and stronger body structure to support our active life styles. Thanks to our scoops! It’s fun and we love the discipline of the classical teaching method. Joesph Pilates really knew what our bodies need.

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★ 5

The team at Excel is exceptional! The instruction is of the highest quality, the studio is a warm and comfortable place, and the community of customers is awesome.

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★ 5

I love attending my weekly sessions! I enjoy the challenge of Excel Pilates. I have learned how to love my body and find a balance in strength and flexibility. The instructors are all fantastic and know how to tailor the session to your bodies unique needs.

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★ 5

I absolutely love this place and I'm never leaving! I am so grateful to have the very best instruction from and among the most beautiful people.

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★ 5

It has been my pleasure to take pilates classes at Excel Pilates Annapolis Studio. The instructors are professional and knowledgable. They are exceptional people to work with. I have enjoyed my work outs there for the past five years and I look forward to many more. -Robin Jabin

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★ 5

After interviewing several others, I found the instructors at Excel Pilates of Annapolis to be unquestionably superior. I was immediately impressed with their credentials and their conviction to remain true to Joseph Pilates and the Pilates Method. After working together for nearly two years, it is the integrity, fervor, and compassion with which they teach that has made my work at Excel Pilates of Annapolis a part of my life. Not only have my instructors helped me to achieve my goal of strengthening my back and overall core, but they have helped me to improve my alignment, increase my flexibility, and create muscle definition that I was unable to attain with any other form of exercise. Most importantly, my work at Excel Pilates of Annapolis transcends the studio and into my daily life. I am able to accomplish routine activities with much greater ease through my improved alignment, flexibility and strength.

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★ 5

I started going to Pilates in 2013 after neck surgery and PT didn't produce the expected results. My training sessions with Kerry are highly individualized, targeting the areas which contribute to chronic pain. She is dedicated and thorough. I have trained with her staff and they are equally as qualified. It is a wonderful alternative to surgery and be able to live pain free!

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★ 5

WONDERFUL! I've been doing Pilates at the studio for 12 years. Instructors are top professionals; very caring and provide excellent guidance to achieve my goals. Excel Pilates Annapolis, Inc. is the best studio around.

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