The Bar Method

A couple friends and I recently came out to The Bar Method to take an Athleta sponsored class (thanks Athleta!). The studio is conveniently located (though I do want to note that you will have to take a u-​turn on Canyon if you are traveling East between Folsom and 26^th street).
Walking in I was immediately welcomed to the space and invited to complete my intake waiver. As my friends had already «checked in» I forewent the studio tour and joined them after putting my belongings away (the space offers lockers with keys for you to use, making it super convenient).
The space is clean and bright and I noted that the walls outsider he studio were peppered with client reward cards (there were gold stars next to their achievements, such as «bring a friend to class»).
When the class before us was let out we ushered in and were invited to pick up two sets of hand weights an to find a space facing the front of the class. The instructor walked around to us newbies to introduce herself, learn our names, as well as discuss any injuries or current aches and pains we may be experiencing — greatly appreciated.
The class was packed and I was psyched to see there were a couple of men taking the class as well. The format of the class reminded me of other barre classes and I did indeed get a terrific workout while working within my abilities.
The instructor was attentive both calling us out individually to praise us as well as correct our form/​posture — this greatly impressed my friends.
Following the class Athleta put out a couple of treats for us and staff from the studio gifted myself and my friends a welcome present (salts for the bathtub in a cute little bar method Chinese take out box) for attending our first class — so cute! I’ll definitely be returning as will my friends.

I have been going to Bar Method since the beginning of the year and it continues to be challenging and rewarding. It is the only exercise that I have been able to stick with without becoming bored. And all of the teachers are always supportive and friendly.

For the best classes, stellar instructors, great environment-​nothing beats the Bar Method in Boulder for value and results. The classes are tailored for all levels and everyone feels welcome. You’ll be shocked, amazed and very pleased at how many push-​ups you’re able to do after just a few short weeks –It’s officially my favorite addiction!

Excellent program to get your body and mind in shape!

Wonderful, friendly and talented staff! While visiting Boulder, I was able to take 3 classes — The level 2 was definitely harder! Loved it all the same ;) Thank you owner Amy, for your warm hospitality.

love this place! it is clean, well organized. and the workout was amazing!

I began Bar Method about four months ago after a few friends encouraged me to give it a try. I have seen big changes in my body; toned arms, leaner, stronger legs and I think I may actually have abs for the first time since pregnancy which was a long long time ago! It’s a challenging though sometimes slightly tortuous (Becky) workout that gets harder as you get more experienced. The instructors are very knowledgeable, using hands on corrections to posture as needed so no one gets injured. And the bonus was the realization that I was a stronger, more solid snowboarder after a couple months of Bar!

Wow, where do I begin? What started as a discounted 30 day «trial» from a social media site has turned into an enjoyable and challenging part of my weekly routine. I noticed results after just the first few weeks and now after 7 months the jiggle in my thighs is gone, my muffin top has evaporated and I’m taking on more of a ballerina physique! The instructors are top notch and personable as are the other students. Great place to make friends, if only I were more of a morning person… some things never change. I can’t recommend Bar Method enough. It’s a safe and effective way to workout; recommended for anyone at any level.

I was staying at the Marriott (right across the street!) and popped in for a class. I will be back every time I visit Boulder. The studio is very clean with good lighting and props. The class was challenging, but it really does suit everyone’s ability. The instructor knew I was a «drop in» but she gave me the same attention as everyone else, really helping me get my form and technique squeaky clean.
Totally recommend it. And for travelers it’s perfect as you don’t have to pack the big sneakers, sports bra.etc. It’s cardio when you are from sea level!
Thanks for a great workout.

I have been coming to Bar Method since October of last year and it has become the only organized workout that I have been able to commit to. I have noticed great results from this workout and the staff is very friendly. You are known on a first name basis, which is great customer service. They have created an intimate and comfortable atmosphere and are hands-​on with their clients to ensure they are getting the most out of their workout. I prefer to take the noon mixed class and go about 2 – 3 times a week.
I work muscle groups I don’t normally feel when running or doing yoga, so I feel like I have a chance to workout in a completely different way with Bar Method. I sweat my face off and feel like I’ve run a 10k at the end of each class and love it! Plus, it lengthens my short legs and makes my butt bikini ready!

Absolutely phenomenal! I love this location and the instructors here. I bought the living social deal to try it out since I was going to be in the area for a while. I ended up going for only 6– 7 classes, but each class made me feel stronger, leaner and more flexible.
Time flies while you are doing these challenges and I love the fact that instructors keep an eye on you to check your form and correct it. Best workouts ever. I do hope to get back to the Bar if my work or anything else takes me back there. My only regret is they don’t have a studio nearby.

I signed up for a discounted unlimited month for ~$ 60 through LivingSocial. It is really hard for me to find an exercise program that I enjoy (I hate running). When I was younger I was in dance class and cheerleading and really enjoyed exercise more along those lines, with controlled movements. The Bar Method brings me back to those days and has given me a fun, but challenging, way to exercise! My flexibility has improved so much also. I had never really been able to touch my toes, even when I was a kid in gymnastics. After a few classes, I could! My favorite instructors so far are Lindsay and Becky… though both have very different styles. Becky really challenges you in class, which is why I go in the first place! Lindsay has a great calm style about her that is relaxing for a late class after a full day at work!

This place is amazing! Especially if you’re tired of working out alone. Bar method allows you to interact with the instructor and other students while sculpting and toning your body. I had never taken a bar method class before, and I thought that the speed and intensity of my first class was just perfect. The instructor, Becky, was very supportive and helped out the newer students along with myself. I can’t wait to go again! They are offering a $ 59 special for unlimited classes for a month for new clients. Totally worth it! Check this place out if you are looking to get that bikini ready body!

If you are over 40 and the «same olé, same olé» isn’t working anymore and things are dropping and jiggling… you have got to give it a go! I got tired of years and years of pounding and boring. I thought that at 48 I had done every workout known to man but this is a challenge you have to give yourself! You feel strong, connected to your body and tight! The hour flies by and you do sweat and shake. It is so beneficial for your body in so MANY ways and after a morning class you have more energy that you can get doing anything. I tell you, a cup of coffee and a Bar class and you can conquer anything! The gals that teach are super they know your nameand they make sure you are doing everything correct so you don’t leave with any unnecessary injuries from guessing… the mirrors never lie!

I have never liked to exercise. I would turn green with envy when people talk about distance running, hot yoga, swimming, or training for a triathlon, etc. I sort of felt as though everyone in Boulder had found «their» exercise and I hadn’t. I would roll my eyes when people raved about how much they liked a certain workout. Until Bar Method.
I was hooked from the first class when Becky had already learned my name (at the door) and wasn’t afraid to reach out to me to correct my form, even though I was a newbie. I’m not flexible nor strong but four or five classes a week are rapidly changing me. My pants fit better, my arms are stronger, and I’m down almost ten pounds. Best of all, I feel like a hundred bucks after class when I have burned my muscles into a fatigued state. I sleep like a champion and my mood is great all day with my metabolism kicked into high gear. The risk of injury is low since it’s all low-​impact and my usually troublesome knees feel fine. It’s all of the sculpting intensity and «good» pain without hurting myself. I’ve never enjoyed a workout so much.
All of the teachers are wonderful but my favorite is Sperry. Try a few classes. If you aren’t shaking, get lower. It never gets easier, you just get leaner and stronger. I’m loving every moment. I found «my» exercise.
Thank you to Leslie and her rad team.

AMAZING. I was a little hesitant at first as this was all completely new to me (having never done any ballet) but once I got the hang of it, I was hooked. And I still am. It is the most amazing, incredible workout I have ever done in my entire life. Your entire body burns during and after, and it’s an incredible feeling. I can feel myself getting stronger and more flexible with each class, being able to perfect moves that a few weeks ago I could barely do. After only three weeks of class, I have already noticed a difference and it feels great.
Not to mention the wonderful people who own and operate the facility. The teachers are great, super friendly, and extremely helpful. There is never a judgment for lack of performance and/​or skill. Even after my first day I felt empowered by what I had accomplished. And as each day goes by, I look forward to going to class. When I’m in class, it really is an oasis for me. For the whole hour of bar I actually don’t think about anything else and free my mind of the daily stress and strife. It’s truly incredible and beneficial for my body AND mind.
If you are contemplating doing Bar Method, I would HIGHLY recommend it. It’s amazing and I haven’t looked back since (and have frozen my gym membership!) You won’t regret it!

Bar Method is one ass-​kicking workout! I decided to trade up my own personal after-​work bar method of delicious gin & tonics for this glute-​busting, leg-​shaking, waist-​shrinking regimen. It was the best investment of time and money I’ve made in a while!
This studio offers a free intro class for first-​timers where you learn the exercises and the lingo. After that, they offer n00bs 30 days of unlimited classes for $ 100. I had to partake. Plus, scheduling out classes ahead of time is great for lazy people like me who need that extra motivation to workout. After the 30-​day promo, the prices are kind of high, but I think they’re comparable to other classes in Boulder. Luckily, the studio runs various promos and discounts once in a while that are well worth it!
Speaking of the studio, the space is awesome. It’s big, bright and clean. The bathroom/​shower/​locker area is spotless and fully stocked with anything you might need. The owner and instructors are all super sweet ladies who are helpful, knowledgeable, fit, motivational and hilarious. The environment is perfect for everyone from beginners (no you don’t have to be some psycho athlete to work out there) to experienced psycho athletes. Just keep in mind that this isn’t some ethereal, silent yoga spot. The music is loud and mostly fast-​paced and the instructors usually wear a mic. I remember overhearing a woman complaining because she thought the entire class would be relaxing. Maybe she was expecting a glass of wine, a xanax and a nap or something.
The workout itself is great, especially if you’re looking to get back into exercising or if you’re trying to avoid high impact activity. The results aren’t immediately noticeable unless you combine the workouts with a healthy diet and some other form of cardio. I worked out like crazy my first month, but still ate like a drunken frat boy so I didn’t see much change in the fat loss department. When I finally got my shit together and adjusted my diet, I could see and feel developing muscles. Plus, it made me super flexible – I’m talking splits flexible here, folks. It was like magic!
My only gripe with this place is that they don’t offer many classes later at night. Most places in Boulder don’t do this, which is a bummer for people who work 9 – 5. I have to do a suicide drive into Boulder from my office in Gunbarrel to make it in time for their latest class. It would also be awesome if they offered more specialized classes. They do offer a level 2 class on the weekend, but it would be sweet to take a class that focused on different areas like flexibility/​stretching maybe coupled with more intense ab work. I’ll keep my fingers crossed and pelvis tucked under (Bar Method jargon, no joke) until then.

Great workout! Go for muscle toning and fun, energetic teachers. You’ll be very sore the next day. Don’t go with the intention of getting a long cardio workout — or a gentle stretch. This is like ballet on steroids (with hip hop music).
Another perk? Really posh studio! Classes are pricey, but definitely worth the splurge every so often.

Bar Method is the best workout ever! I started doing it in LA last year and after my introductory month was hooked. I live in Denver and my only wish was that there was one closer, because I’ve tried other options close by and they just aren’t as good.
Bar Method focuses on putting you in the correct form and getting you those precise movements that hurt, but show major results. I’ve done a few classes over the past week, and am always amazed at how quickly my waist feels smaller, my legs longer and my butt tighter.
Oh, and the hour goes by soo quickly, I could easily do another 30 minutes.
Definitely the best kept secret in workouts!

Whew! Nothing better than walking around like a drunk because you have wobbly legs from a killer workout!
To the casual observer, these exercises don’t look that tough, but just you try ‘em! Suddenly that 2-​pound weight feels like a bar of gold. I was wobbly as heck during the workout and most definitely felt the burn, but as promised I wasn’t actually very sore the next day, which will make going back more than one day in a row easier (yay!).
I’m not the typical sporty Boulderite, and besides Pilates Reformer I haven’t found any workouts that float my boat. But like Pilates, the Bar Method is fast paced, smoothly flowing from one workout to the next. The music is fun, the gals who run the place are great (hi Becky and Leslie!) and you because you simultaneously have to keep track of what position your hips, ribcage, heels, etc. are in, your brain stays engaged.
After 30 days the workouts are still challenging (hello shaky legs!) thanks to the instructors ramping things up, and still mentally stimulating from rotating routines in and out of the line up. I think my arms and abs are both starting to gain strength and definition, in the long lean svelte and sexy way, not the manly gym bunny way. =D Hubby’s been going to Bar Method with me and he’s totally getting his butt kicked too, so you men out there don’t be bashful about giving it a shot.
Also, I have to mention that the facilities are really nice. The «locker rooms» (posh bathrooms) have all the necessities: mouthwash, lotion, tampons, scale, towels, razors, etc.