Barreworks Midtown

Such a good full-​body workout
I’ve never had an instructor I didn’t like
I use ClassPass, otherwise I may find these classes a tad expensive. If you’re a beginner definitely start with Barre Basics.
Only Con is that the classes are usually quite full and as its a full body workout, using different spaces of the room, they really need to get a larger studio!

Tried barreworks on a whim ($ 10 for your first class) and I was really impressed! The staff was super nice and the facility was sleek. The workout (Mixed Level) was a nice blend of barre exercises, light cardio, and floor work.

Great workout for the beginner class. Facilities are really clean, there are locks for all the lockers (no rental required), and equipment is new (and doesn’t smell.) And the instructors are all amazing. The only mystery: HOW DO ALL THE INSTRUCTORS TEACH SO MANY CLASSES BACK TO BACK, PARTICIPATE IN ALL OF THEM, NOT BREAK OUT INTO A SWEAT AND STILL HAVE A SMILE ON THEIR FACE?

I have been to both studios — there is also one down on queen west — and they are extremely different. I really like the intimate vibe here. The front desk staff great you by name and the instructors make a point of introducing themselves, and remembering you!
The studio itself is new, very clean, bright and well thought out — towels are provided for both the class and showers which is really nice. The also have locks for the lockers.
The classes themselves are tons of fun — very energetic and upbeat. I will be the first to admit that the first several times I took them I am sure I resembled a drunk frog as I am the most uncoordinated person in the world. But after a couple classes I got the hang of it.
Although the classes follow the same principle each instructor throws in their own twists and exercises so it’s never boring or repetitive.
The only downside, as other reviewers have pointed out is the price. I too went on the $ 40 two week unlimited pass which was a great deal. I then stopped going for about a month or so not being able to bring myself to fork over $ 200+ with taxes for a monthly membership — yikes. The do have sales every so often — there was a great one this summer (20% off their 20pack class), which I took advantage of. Just wish they had them more often.
Anyway — long story shot — love it — wish it wasn’t quite so expensive.

I checked out this new location with a girlfriend recently. This location is only a few months old so it’s really clean and brand new. It’s a nice space with two studios rooms, one larger, one smaller.
There is lots of room in the ladies change room and the showers are clean as well.
I’ve taken a few classes so far and the smaller classes get you a lot of attention.
The instructors are pretty attentive and thorough in their workouts and I was pretty wore after the classes. It totally is a full body workout even the OpenBarre classes which are yoga and ballet inspired, I was totally sweating! I really liked Sidonie as an instructor for OpenBarre also had a great time taking Jonny’s Barre Mixed Level class since he works you hard and he’s funny. :)
This place gives good quality classes for sure.
The are a few downsides to Barreworks for me. The introductory specials of first class for $ 10 or unlimited two weeks for $ 40 are great to try it out, but after that, I don’t think I can afford to go all the time to this gym and can only go once in a while for a treat for my body. This place is more expensive than other drop in classes available at other gyms in the city.
They ask to take your photo so I’m big on not putting photos online, why would I want to have a company keep my photo? I didn’t seen anything on the website saying a privacy clause on keeping photos, (correct me if I’m wrong).
Overall, I would definitely check this place out!

I worked out muscles I didnt even know I had. I signed up for the 2 week promotion and went to 10 classes. I tried the introductory level class, BarreBasic and BAAAre (Arms, Abs, and Ass). The BarreBasics class is a slightly slower paced version of the mixed level letting you work on form with more direction from the instructor. Mayumi and Micaiah, the instructors, were great! Despite, BarreBasics being the intro level you will work up a sweat and get a great total body workout.
The studio is small. Get there there early so you arent stuck in the corner, it makes a big difference when you are doing some of the arm band workouts in a full class. The change rooms are clean and the reception/​lounge area is very inviting.
The promotion was an excellent opportunity to try out the classes because the regular price per class is kind of expensive– $ 21. You can get deals if you buy packages. They also offer diet and health workshops.
At the end of the day– Instructors are great and you will get a great work out.

I tried a few Barre Mixed Level classes at the Queen Street location when they opened last year and loved them, but the location was just too far from me.
Needless to say, I was so excited when I heard they were opening a midtown location in my area (Yonge/​Eglinton), and checked them out on opening weekend. I took an introductory level class — BarreBasics — and had an amazing time. Marissa, the instructor, was so vibrant and full of energy you couldn’t help but get excited about every move we did. The class itself, despite being a basic class, was still fast paced and challenging enough that you worked up a sweat and got a great workout, but had the added benefit of very specific instructions, examples, and help with each element, from wide-​legged squats to lunges on the barre.
The studio itself is clean and bright, though it’s considerably smaller than the Queen Street location, but there’s still enough room in the smaller studio for 18 people to take a class (mostly) comfortably. However, since the space is somewhat small there was no room for a spin studio for their SpinBarre classes.
My only complaint is the price — it’s not cheap at $ 21 per class — but it is comparable to many of the Yoga and Pilates studios in the city. They do offer discounts if you buy multiple classes, or you can get a membership. If you’re new, you can take advantage of their newbie special, and your first class will only be $ 10. Despite the high pricetag, I’ll definitely be back a number of times.