The Bar Method

I’ve been to all the barre studios and honestly think that Bar Method is the best workout and the best overall experience. The studio is clean, modern and has all the amenities you could need. And the classes are tough! I always feel like I’m getting a great workout. The exercises are very nuanced but beginners can catch on quickly because the instructors are hands-​on and attentive. 100% recommend!

Love this studio! The people are great – it’s clean, and I love that there are two rooms for classes so that there are more. I do wish they had move of the Level 1 classes, but so far I’m enjoying it. Plush carpet in the rooms, clean, plenty of lockers, and a great variety of classes so that as you get better there are more options. Highly recommend!

I love the Bar Method Brooklyn! All of the instructors are great. They help with verbal and hands-​on adjustments throughout the class. The facilities are all very clean, and the staff members are all friendly. The Bar Method is always a great workout and I have definitely become stronger! After attending bar classes at other studios, The Bar Method is by far my preference.

I wanted to update my review after I passed my 100 class mark a couple of months ago. The classes at Bar Method Brooklyn continue to provide me with challenging workouts, even after all of these months. I find myself wanting to go more often as things get hectic at work or in life in general. If I can rock a Tuesday 8am Bar Move class, I can deal with whatever else the day has in store. It’s always nice to see the smiling faces of the great staff as well as all the barre regulars. I know that no matter how I’m feeling at the start of class, They’ll always be motivate me to push myself beyond what I thought I could do physically. I can’t wait to show off all that hard work at the beach this summer!

When I first walked into the class and saw the freshly steamed and soft carpet I thought the class couldn’t possibly be that hard… WRONG. This class will make you work hard, in the best way possible. The instructors try to give as much individual attention as possible so beginners can transition smoothly into the class and get the most out of the workout. So of course I bought the New Client Special.
Bar Method is kept impeccably clean, they provide lockers, showers, towels, blow dryers so you can freshen up after class.
Clean place, tough workout and great instructors. What more can you ask for?

I’m a huge fan of this studio. The staff is warm and welcoming plus it’s a great workout!

I wanted to wait until I completed a month of classes before writing a review for The Bar Method Brooklyn. For reference, I have been doing Physique57 videos at home for the past several years. I then joined a gym, but felt a bit lost, even though I brought customized workouts with me. I did consider hiring a personal trainer, but I have an issue with working with someone who looks like THEY need a personal trainer. I found out about The Bar Method location in Brooklyn and purchased the New Client Special knowing that they have a student membership option just in case I ended up wanting to continue.
From my very first class, I have loved going to the studio. The staff is very friendly– Georgia and Paige remembered my name almost right away. My first class was with Steffi, and I discovered that it’s the kind of workout that is really difficult if you don’t decide to commit to it mentally and work through the burning and shaking. I have also taken classes with Alyssa, Sloan, Michele, Rebecca, and Lauren. They are all in great shape (reflecting various sizes & physiques) and encourage member to challenge themselves. Also, they are all really great at correcting my positioning so that the exercises are as effective as possible.
My initial goal was to go 3 times a week, but from the very first week, I couldn’t get enough, and have eagerly gotten up at 5:30 AM to get to class before work. Socializing at 7 AM was not on my mind when I started going, but chatting with the ladies that I see almost every morning has been a great part of the experience as well. I did end up getting the student membership when my new client membership expired, and am really glad that I did. I have seen so much progress– transitioning from modified to regular push ups, seeing ab definition, increased flexibility and strength in my quads and hamstrings.

Went here because I’m a long distance runner and was having nagging issues with my IT band. Since starting taking classes here a few times per week, the issues have (knock on wood) mostly gone away. As an added bonus, it only took a couple of classes before I started noticing changes in my body.
The environment of this place is friendly, kind, and professional, and it’s nice to get a real workout at a gym that isn’t full of grunting men blasting their lats.
The only drawback is that the cost might be prohibitive for some, but if you have the resources and would like to prioritize working on the muscles The Bar Method specializes in, there’s really nothing better.

I took my first Barre class at this studio and I couldn’t be happier! I recently moved into the neighborhood and this has been my favorite find so far. The woman in the studio are extremely friendly and make you feel welcome upon entering and throughout your entire time there.
Additionally, I had a health issue and I advised the instructor during my first class. Some of the positions were difficult for me, but she helped to adjust my body without calling attention in front of the whole class and really made me feel great about working out and keeping up with everyone in the class.
The time slots for the classes are also great. I live in BK and work in Manhattan from 8−6PM. It is nice to be able to commute home and have both a 7:00PM class and 8:00PM class available during the week!

Best experience to-​date at a barre studio mainly driven by the positive vibes of the staff and other clientele.
I started taking barre classes this year while nursing my high hamstring injury. After years of long-​distance running, I’ve found the isometric movements to be beneficial in my recup.
That said, I’m very much a barre n00b so I can’t discern the workout subtleties between all the studios. For Bar Method, I selfishly appreciated the focus on calves during the bar section as well as the thigh sprints. I would love if the ball was incorporated more often in the routine — just to get at those inner thighs.
I found that the instructors were comfortable and (most importantly) very capable of doling out personalized adjustments throughout class.
In terms of facilities, the space is spacious and clean. I work in Manhattan but live in the BK so I appreciate a nice shower before I head off to work. Bar Method did not disappoint, although I would recommend leaving a couple minutes early from class if you need to hustle to get to work.

This review is very long overdue. I’ve been coming here regularly since they opened in December 2014. I am addicted! I love everything about it here. I had done Bar Method previously, and save for a couple of instructors it felt kind of cold and I always felt out of place.
That is not the case with Bar Method Brooklyn! Everybody here is warm and welcoming and sweet. The girls at the desk are friendly and very helpful. All of the instructors are wonderful! They push you, but not in a way that feels unsafe; just more accountable. Every class I go to feels different and challenging even after doing it regularly for this long. I love that they offer mixed level, level 2 and will be soon offering Bar Move. It not only challenges you in different ways, but it keeps it from feeling monotonous. The studio itself is beautiful. The overall design is lovely and the gorgeous, fresh flowers add such a nice touch. The lockers are a bit on the smaller side and the locker room isn’t huge, but that’s never caused me any major issues. The bathrooms and showers are great, and the use of the Mike D designed wallpaper is fantastic! Class times are varied and easy to work with regardless of my schedule. I’m a huge fan of just about everything about it here. Now, if they could only get a little Radiohead into rotation on their playlists… ;)

Love the class times; start at 6a. I’m a nurse and can workout before my shift.
Staff are pleasant, know you by name. The class is as challenging as you choose with modifications. Instructors help you with form to get most out of a movement.
I initially balked at the monthly price but after some thought and comparison its not bad. # 1 it’s only about 60 bucks more than my cellphone family plan but i gain fitness and strength. #2 the cost can be motivation cause the more you go the less is really costs per class lol
Anyways I have fun, I feel good and I fits my schedule which all makes it easier to actually get up and go to class.

I have been going to this studio regularly for the past year. I love the workout, instructors and the studio. It remains challenging even a year later. I love that they focus on technique and perfect form. There is always room to improve in those areas.
The studio is very clean and the staff is very friendly. I like the challenges they do throughout the year to keep everyone engaged.
They also offer childcare at a reasonable rate for some of their classes which is SO helpful.

Although the studio is beautiful and spacious, I didn’t love the class at Bar Method. I felt like the moves caused me a bit more discomfort (particularly for my hip flexors) than I normally feel in barre classes, and the sequence was a bit disjointed and confusing.
Of all the barre studios I’ve been to (Flybarre, Exhale, Pop Physique, etc.), I think this was the least challenging. That’s not to say it’s not challenging at all. Isometric movements at the barre are hard, period. But Flybarre and Flex Studios have set the bar (pun intended) very high for me.
The class lacked intensity overall, and certain muscle groups felt neglected. For example, the abs portion at the end of class didn’t do much for me. The repetitive pushups felt random and weren’t cohesive with the rest of the class. The instructor was friendly and helpful about alignment, but she lacked enthusiasm and energy.
Another note: The music is really awful. I’ve read that they get music from headquarters and have no control over it, but it’s really distracting and outdated. I think I heard a remix of the theme song from The Hills, Britney Spears, and Cher. I can’t work out to Cher… I just can’t.
I will say that this is a good barre studio for people who are new to barre because of their attention to form and alignment. They learn names and make adjustments around the room, which is helpful.

This has been the only Bar Method location I’ve been to (probably because the classes fill up SO quickly for the others), and so far the best barre studio in my book. Not only is the space beautiful, but the classes are challenging and include a fair amount of stretching, which I find very helpful because I am not flexible and tend to cramp up easily during classes like these. The instructors are also great at adjusting posture and form, which is common in barre classes but for some reason, feels way more effective at Bar Method. I only wish they capped the classes to a max of 12 to allow for more space, but this place is so popular I can’t really blame them. I hope they open up more locations (Garment District/​Williamsburg/​Chelsea wouldn’t hurt!).

The reviews on this studios page have to be a joke. I wanted to try out a different type of barre studio in my neighborhood, so I took the chance and booked a class at this location.
I will say I heard mixed reviews of this studio before but figured I’d try it for myself. As I get there and settle in, everyone is very nice and helpful of getting you ready for class.
Once everyone was in the classroom it was like cattle in a fenced in field. It was SO overcrowded and there wasn’t any room to properly workout. About 5 minutes into the class, a instructor in training was going around the room touching and adjusting everyone, almost to the point where she was in the way and distracting.
After 15 minutes I couldn’t take it. The crowdedness, the odd sequences that the motions were in — so I left, I figured I could go elsewhere and actually get a workout in.
Two hours after leaving, I received a phone call. The instructor of the class asked me what was wrong and why I left. I proceeded to explain that I didn’t feel comfortable and it wasn’t worth my time. She then hilariously told me that the next time I decide to leave class, I have to run it by them before I step out because they were unaware of where I was… — umm???
…This studio is a bust. Their idea of «clientele» is so off that it makes you want to NEVER go back. Let’s face it, hounding down customers because they changed their mind isn’t exactly the most welcoming approach.

After five years away from barre classes, I made a return last night and boy am I happy with this decision. Katie and the staff made the entire experience a pleasure from the warm greeting when I walked through the door, frazzled and late, to the goodbye wave when I left. Katie, the owner and instructor last night made each of the 30 women in the room feel special as she supported, adjusted and motivated us by name. She never stopped moving through the room, adjusting to make sure each person had the best class possible. The space itself is gorgeous including showers and a full locker room in addition to a community hang out area where women were talking before and after class. I enjoyed my class so much that I’m returning again tonight and signed on for a monthly membership. What health & wellness blogger doesn’t like a good monthly challenge, eh?
Ashley
@healthyhappier

Well isn’t this a nice little gem hidden in cobble hill?
I didn’t know this place was here until I perused Class Pass. Decided to take their mixed level barre class yesterday and here is the verdict: I shouldn’t have. Even though it says «mixed level» this class was not designed for a beginner. That being said, the instructor was great with coaching me through various moves and adjusting me when needed. Should’ve taken a beginner class.
The facility is nice. Keyed lockers — no need to bring your own– and a decent size locker room with 2 bathroom stalls and 2 showers.
The front desk staff is awesome.
I might be back but only for a beginner class.

They’re really special here.
I’ve never come across any studio, of any kind, where I’ve loved every single instructor I’ve taken a class with. In person they are all sweet and very encouraging, and all of them can somehow magically meet you once, and then remember your name.
Class sizes I’ve taken have been around 10 (in the early ams) to around 40 in the later mornings and each instructor impressively commands the room in all ways:
–Voice, over the sometimes wee-​too-​loud music
–Sweep the room to help make individual adjustments
–While the above is going on, they are still aware of all students and often call on a single, or a group of people, by name, to make adjustments
–Continue counting, or keeping the class on pace, while all the above is going on
This isn’t to say they’re somehow cookie cutters of each other. Each instructor very clearly has her own personality when she teaches, and she lets that shine through. It’s just all the strengths of a good teacher are there, and they exude them in different ways. The classes are also never the same (thank god!). They all start off with similar warm ups, but sometimes they mix it up a tad.
I’d like to note that when I say they have you make adjustments, it is no way mean, or scary or whatever negative connotations you have with that word in a class. It is very encouraging and done to the benefit of each students.
The studio itself… I love it. I LOVE that there’s carpet on the floor. It makes the studio more homey and approachable. Everything is clean and is of great quality. I love the… I don’t know what it’s called, but the bar where you hang yourself for the suggested 30 seconds to stretch you.
I’ve always come out of class feeling strong and with better posture.
Just a note, it seems they’re not too thrilled about their students wearing shorts (or pants) above the knee. Even if you have socks that cover the knees.

This studio is fantastic! Clean, bright and airy. I’m a huge fan of Bar Method and have been going in San Francisco for years before Barre became all the rage. The key to a good barre class is the instructor and The Bar Method certainly trains their instructors better than any other studio out there. You won’t get much out of Barre if your form is bad, so it’s critical that the instructors teach well and come over to «correct» you when you’re doing a move the wrong way.
I went here yesterday and loved the Cobble Hill location. Steffi is a fantastic instructor (with the cutest hair style — as a side note). I highly recommend this location.
I went as part of ClassPass, but would seriously consider joining this studio as a member. It’s not cheap, but looking good never is.