The Bar Method

Bar Method Carlsbad changed my life. I am confident there are many reviews that say the very same words and there is a reason for that.
I have always been active, but never in my life have I committed to a work out class for more than a few months. Well here I am over 3 years later and completely addicted. My body and mind have been pushed, challenged and transformed in ways I never even imagined and I ride motocross!
The workout itself is so different from anything I have ever done, it literally changed what I thought was a fit body into an even stronger, leaner more flexible version of itself and continues to do so. That is the beauty of Bar — it never stops working, it never gets easy or boring. Which has always been my problem in the past — I get bored of work out routines and simply cannot just «go to the gym». I need someone keeping my on my toes (pun intended), pushing me past where I think I can go and helping me be brave and reach new goals. This is Bar Method.
The owner Catherine is beyond warm and welcoming, she’ll get to know you and build a rapport, as all the instructors do. They all somehow knew my name after my first class and got to know me personally as well as my strengths and weaknesses. Always encouraging, inspiring and HAPPY to be teaching us, I love every one of them. I can go to class feeling absolutely miserable and leave feeling confident, proud, energized with an overall sense of well being I have never received from a workout. But that is because it is more than just a workout class. It’s an hour of your day for your own mind, body and soul and one that I can’t recommend enough. Your first class will be challenging, but experience that incredible sense of accomplishment and you’ll be hooked!

I first started attending Bar Method classes in the summer of 2012, using a Groupon Deal I had found. I needed a new, challenging workout and I loved the idea of having an instructor. Sometimes I just need that little push. I had initially began coming to The Bar Method at the Marina Del Rey location in LA, but when I moved to San Diego the next summer, I was SO happy to find out there was another location only 10 minutes away from me! I started attending class at the Carlsbad location in summer of 2013. When I first arrived, the whole team was very welcoming, and asked a few questions about myself. I really felt at home from day 1, and I enrolled in the monthly unlimited membership right after my very first class. Catherine really knows how to run the studio, and will take the time to speak with you if you have any questions or concerns, either about your membership, or about Bar Method form and exercises. She is such a down to earth, loving person, I never felt uncomfortable or like I was being «sold to», which I think is really important in a gym. It’s SO not about the money. It’s about the people, the experience, the positive energy, and the results. I love all of the instructors so much — they each have their own way of teaching, vibrant personalities, and energetic classes. I never feel awkward or like I don’t belong. Everyone here knows you by name and always says hello. I truly have felt part of the Bar Method Carlsbad team since I first started coming. Now it’s January 2016, and I still feel the same. My love and passion for Bar Method has only gotten stronger. Catherine runs multiple «challenges» throughout the year, to help you stay motivated and really achieve a new goal. You’ll never get bored. Plus, the studio is very clean and organized — which I definitely value in a «gym». I am in the best shape I have ever been, I am at my target weight and I feel amazing. After college, I felt sluggish and gross, and did not feel sexy in a bathing suit. Now I constantly get compliments, and people ask me where I work out. My clothes feel and look great. Some people complain that Bar Method is too expensive, but I would rather spend my hard earned money on taking care of my body and being in my best shape, than paying for anything else (clothes, things, etc). Anyway, I could go on forever, but I cannot say enough positive things about The Bar Method in general, and this location in particular.

I love this place. The staff and owner are very friendly and knowledgeable! Very welcoming atmosphere! Great workout!!!

I started the bar method about a year ago (have been wanting to do a review for the longest!) and try to go at least 3 – 4 times a week. I came in not to lose weight but to get «toned». I came in weighing about 130 pounds and am now down to 118, I have maintained a healthy diet as well (for the most part-​haha). I love the Bar Method for so many reasons! When I took my first class I was intimidated as to what to expect because I had taken a class before elsewhere and it was very fast paced (more dance orientated). As soon as I went to my first class at the bar method I immediately noticed how pleasant the instructors are. All of the instructors classes are choreographed in their own unique way but all of them give you an amazing workout! They remember your name and always fix your form throughout class, which I love! I have learned that your form and stamina is what changes your body by doing bar method classes. Taking classes here has allowed me to connect with my muscles in a way I never have before, in a way that I always desired to but hadn’t. No other exercise has excited me enough to continue doing it. I love the challenge the bar method brings me and can physically feel my muscles engage and lengthen throughout class. All of the exercises are very precise and builds your strength tremendously! The confidence and stamina that I have built to change my body is all thanks to the bar method and I am so grateful!

I bought a Groupon for the Bar Method in Carlsbad almost a year ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. The workout is intense, but the instructors are awesome and keep me motivated to come back for more. The instructors work with you on your form and are always providing positive feedback while pushing you to do just a little more. After going to classes 3 — 4 days a week, I have more muscle definition all over, I’m stronger than ever and I have more energy. I actually enjoy going to the 6am classes before work. Jessica and Lanette keep the classes fun with their great music and motivating comments. I definitely recommend trying some classes and you’ll quickly see that the Bar Method is a great workout for the body and the mind.

I can not say enough wonderful things about this place!!! The staff, the classes, the results, WOW! I have never stuck to an exercise routine, I actually look forward to coming because I know I will feel better about myself and my body afterwards! It is my therapy.

For many years it was hard for me to stick with an exercise regimen until I took this class. It has literally changed my life. The instructors are very supportive and want to help with achieving your goals. I just love this place!!!

I can’t say enough amazing things about this place! All the instructors are amazing and are truly invested in helping you achieve your goals through perfecting your form and pushing your limits. Up until the Bar Method, I had never experienced a workout I actually enjoyed but this place changed everything. It’s weird but I actually crave a workout bc of this place and am disappointed if my day doesn’t go as planned and I miss my workout.
If you’re on the fence about trying a new workout, TRY THIS PLACE! In one week you’ll be ridiculously sore and loving it!

I can’t say enough great things about The Bar Method, Carlsbad. I had to find a workout that was low impact because of a lower back injury I had. I did spinal decompression to correct it, but was told to stay away from high impact exercise. I needed something to maintain a strong core. The Bar Method did just that for me. Low impact, maximum benefit. Pain free now for two years! Catherine, Jessica, Stacey, Sarah, Lynette… Tonya…all of them are exceptional instructors. I’m so impressed at how they remember everyone’s names and that in and of itself, makes you feel like you have your own one-​on-​one trainer, though you are in a room filled with others. It’s hands-​down, one of the best exercises I’ve ever done!

I have officially completed my first month at Bar Method Carlsbad today after purchasing the 30-​day new client special. I have been really happy to workout here! I have always left feeling fantastic with a lot of energy. The moves are so isometric they quickly begin to burn and tone, and by the end of a class you have somehow managed to do like 50 pushups and I guesstimate around 100 – 150 sit-​ups, in addition to the killer thigh, seat, and arm work — which I always dread but some how manage to crave and come back for more the following day.
There is an order of operation to the classes that I’ve gotten used to (similar to every other workout) but the actual exercises themselves vary every day so the class is not repetitive and you won’t plateau as long as you push yourself. In fact I have been going 3x a week since I started, and 30 days later from when I started. So as long as you’re constantly pushing and advancing yourself, I don’t see this ever getting «too easy.» The instructors are both kind yet extremely competent in leading a class, and they always memorize every name, which is really impressive considering the amount of students there can be in a class. They also do hands-​on, physically moving you into the correct position, so you don’t waste months of working incorrectly, and can get fast results. In fact I still get corrections every class. I highly recommend The Bar Method Carlsbad.

I love, love, love, The Bar Method Carlsbad! The instructors are all so inspiring, personable and encouraging, like a sister. I get inspired by the other students as well, watching people change and get stronger… I couldn’t imagine someone trying a class at TBMC and not liking it… I’m so very thankful that I discovered this fantastic place and such great, dedicated people!

I’ll be honest, I was very skeptical of the whole barre workout. I came from a running/​soccer background and a bar method class seemed too girly and not athletic enough. Plus I have zero dance background, I was a tomboy through and through growing up. But after being plagued with injuries that prevented me from running, I decided to try Bar Method in Bressi Ranch because of a Groupon. That was one of the best decision I have ever made. I absolutely adore Bar Method. In the first class i was in shocked of how much my body was being worked. Run 13 miles, yeah no big deal, go up and inch and down an inch on my toes during thigh work that last only a few minutes, hardest thing ever. I was absolutely fascinated by how isolated movements could create such an intense work out. After my groupon expired, I decided to continue on as a monthly member. I try to go 4 times a week. I absolutely love it but I also love the results. I was so inflexible, I couldn’t touch my toes when stretching when i started. Now I can almost place my palms on the ground. I have never been able to sculpt my abs in sit ups, it just never looked like I worked them. After a few months of Bar Method, I showed my friends my progress photo for my abs and got «holy hell, those are some abs». The results with Bar Method are phenomenal, my inner thighs are toned, my booty is perky, I actually have defined arm muscles, you can actually see my hamstring muscles (which makes the booty look even better) and my posture rocks. And all this naturally streams into an overall happier being.
Lastly, but also very importantly, the staff are the sweetest, kindest, and warmest individuals. The owner Catherine had my name memorized after my first visit, which made me feel known and encouraged to come back. Plus she is really funny, so you get a smile every time she’s around. Sarah was the first instructor I ever took classes with and she has the softest sweetest spirit. Even if you are doing something totally wrong, she encourages and corrects you in the kindest manner. Tonya always greets me with the warmest welcome and is like a beam of sunlight in your day — seriously her smile is contagious. Stacey is so much fun and cracks me up in class — she’s got great one liners. Lannette is a rock star and so encouraging and has form I strive to emulate. Jessica is so sweet, has offered me some extremely helpful hints, and is easy to talk to about stuff outside of Bar. Martine reminds me of the cool kid I looked up to in highschool, she has an accent to die for and her level twos will leave you well soaked in sweat. So yeah, it’s safe to say you are in great hands at Bar Method.
Longest review ever, probably. But if you take only one thing away for all this, it should be do you body a favor and attend Bar Method Bressi Ranch

The Bar Method Carlsbad is exceptional! I recently moved to North County from Los Angeles, where I took Bar Method classes for over 3 years. I was nervous to try a new studio, as I loved my experience in LA so much. I really thought nothing could compare. Well, Catherine, Tonya and Stacey proved that Carlsbad knows how to bring the shake. I have found the same motivation and challenge at this awesome location, and am starting to feel at home here.
As usual, the results are immediate. In one month of classes, my thighs are slimmer and tighter, and the post baby belly bulge is starting to shrink. This workout is the most amazing physical experience. If you’re not on board yet, you should be.

Love taking classes here! Hands down the best workout I’ve ever had, and left me feeling healthier than ever. The instructors are very friendly and attentive to fixing your form to prevent injury and maximize calories burned.

I love this barre studio! I have taken two classes so far– both were great. My calorie burn was between 350 – 400 each class. The instructors and owner are so helpful, kind & great at kicking your butt! I bought the unlimited 1 month groupon and can definitely see myself purchasing a monthly membership after. The Bar Method does a great combination of cardio, strength and isolation exercises. Definitely recommend The Bar Method Carlsbad!

So far I have been coming here for about 3 weeks, and I love it! I’ve been looking for something I can stick with for a while now, and I think I found it! The instructors are so helpful and encouraging, and always let you know when you’re doing a good job, and how you can improve. Being a former weightlifter, I never thought I could be so sore from 2lb weights (or no weights!), but I feel it the next day!!! I can’t wait to keep going with this, and really see how it transforms me!

The bar method Carlsbad is absolutely awesome! I’ve never liked any form of exercise, but since my first class i have been hooked on the exhilarating feeling you get after completing a class. After having my son 2 years ago I completely gave up on ever being able to wear a bikini, but I am we’ll on my way back to a bikini now!
The bar method is an amazing workout that anyone of any physical condition can do and see great results! I try as much as possible to fit a class into my schedule everyday. I’ve taken 15 classes in 19 days and I see major improvements in my flexibility, posture, stomach and legs, and my mood throughout the day!
All the staff are so friendly and great. I’ve taken classes from everyone and I never leave disappointed. I will say that Tonya’s classes always push me to my limits and leave me sore for days. I love the bar method so much I got a part time job to pay for my classes, it’s pricey but totally worth every penny!!!

I love this place! Come here and you will love it too!
I had been looking for something… ANYTHING… to get active and counteract the terrible things an «engineer-​stuck-​in-​a-​cube-​all-​day» position and «i-had-a-baby-and-don’t-know-how-to-get-those-last-three-pounds-off» dilemma had put me in.
I tried all the trendy workouts,…P90X is definitely not fun and that was over in about 7 days. Insanity was… INSANE… and «Sean T» was beginning to annoy. I bought a living social deal for a bootcamp… and all the running, jumping, tire hitting, and sheer exhaustion just wasn’t for me. It also isn’t helpful when you’r only support to do these exercise «regimes» is your naturally skinny and athletic, I can eat ribs/​burgers/​carneasadafries all day and still be me, husband.
So, I bought this livingsocial deal to try the Bar Method – $ 49 dollah (Holla!) for unlimited classes for a month! So I went to class that very first time, met the super friendly people who worked there, and after class started, Catherine (the owner and one of the instructors) proceeded to totally pwned me with these simple, yet INTENSE exercises.
Who knew that holding your legs in a little bendy squat for 30 seconds could make them feel like they were on FIRE? Or that after doing what seems like easy little «tucks» «bend» «ups» «downs» «squeezes» and «squeeze holds» could make you feel like you hit every machine they have at the gym?
I didn’t, but now I know, and here I am three months later still shaking it out with these lovely ladies. All of the instructors are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, with figures that keep you motivated and thinking that one day you’ll get there too. They are all terrific at remembering names (giving you a little cheer ever so often during the workout) and do a wonderful job at correcting your form. You think you’re doing the position correctly, until they move you a tiny bit, and all of a sudden you’re like, «OH! So that’s what it’s supposed to feel like!»
It’s a little pricey, but totally worth it, ESP since I feel like I finally found something I’m willing to keep in my routine. Simply pack your lunch to work 3 – 4 times a week and voila, you have enough money for bar method each month and are probably eating fewer calories too!

I absolutely LOVE Bar Method! After years of refusing to exercise, I finally decided I needed to lose some unwanted pounds, but also I needed to partake in some sort of physical activity to stay healthy.
I took advantage of the $ 10 for 10 days new client special and LOVED IT! To be honest, at first I used it as a stepping stone to get myself to be more active, but now that I’ve experienced Bar Method, I don’t want to stop! Luckily as my 10 days were coming to an end, there was a LivingSocial deal and I was able to sign up for another 30 days at a really great price. I’m finally coming to an end on my 30 days, and I’m trying to convince my husband to purchase another month for me. It IS pricey, but I think it’s worth it! (just need to convince the hubby)
I’ve been going 3 – 4 times a week and I’m already starting to become more flexible and I feel a lot stronger. Each session targets all your problem areas and challenges you until your muscles are shaking (in a good way!). And the ladies at the Carlsbad branch are so nice, sweet, positive, encouraging, etc etc etc — basically, I have nothing but nice things to say about them! Oh, and they also remember your name from your very first visit! Amazing, I know ;)
I could go on and on about how great Bar Method is, but you need to experience it on your own to see what the hype is all about. You won’t regret it! :)

Hi, My name is Melissa and I’m a Bar Method addict.
Seriously, a junkie over here. I’ve never been excited about a workout until I walked through their door. Not only is it a kick-​ass work out but I am sore for days! I would go 5 days a week if my body would allow it (I’m pretty out of shape here people, don’t judge)! But I need a break so I try and go 3 days a week. They offer early morning classes (you know, when I’m still snoring) and weekends as well.
Now I could go on and on about how awesome the work out is but I truly think you need to experience it for yourself. They have a killer new client deal. What stands them apart from others (and I have tried others) is how welcome they make you feel.
My first class, I was a nervous wreck! The teacher (Stacey) introduced herself to me and asked questions to get to know me. Each of the teachers take the time to know each of the individuals in class. It’s great because they will help you out with your form and give you encouragement. This is vital to me. Everyone in class with me has always been so nice as well.
Ok, I’ll cut myself off now. You must try it for yourself to see what I am raving about! Then come back here and thank me ;-)