The Bar Method

This is by far the best workout available in the area. The Bar Method works every muscle in your body without stressing your joints. Over the past year I have gotten so much fitter and stringer. This studio is immaculate and inviting with a friendly staff and instructors who really care that you are in perfect form all the time. I cannot imagine life without bar!

I did a drop-​in class, and though I really enjoyed it, I unfortunately will not be joining. It’s basically a sculpting/​calisthenics class — not really as novel as they make it sound. It’s pretty pricey for what you get. I could join a whole other gym for less money — where they’ve invested in equipment, numerous complementary classes, and available ²⁴⁄₇ — AND I’d get a sculpting class included. The Bar Method schedule is not really great for working women, and they do not let you use Bar Method in other locations which was really the clincher for me – if I could have used the one near where I live and the one near my job, I might’ve been able to make their limited schedule work for me. It’s a very nice studio — super clean, lovely staff, lovely clientele — no sweaty, hairy, muscular dudes in tank tops. But they just charge way too much money for exercises I could probably do at home on my own.

Love coming here to take class when I am in the area. Great work out, amazing and motivating instructors. The facility is so clean and relaxing. If you live in the area I would definitely recommend checking it out. It is an addicting work out!

Superb studio! Excellent teachers, great technique which is similar to ballet exercises on steroids and truly effective. Highly recommend!

There is a METHOD to this madness! I started taking classes at The Bar Method in Ridgewood last November and wanted to walk out of the first few classes. I stuck with it and before I knew it – I was obsessed. As I grasped the proper form and became stronger, it only got better. This is a body changing workout that doesn’t involve doing crazy high-​intensity moves that leave you drained and usually hungry post-​workout. This is a workout phenomenon that incorporates these micro-​movements that trim, tone and lift. After working specific areas you stretch and elongate the muscles just worked. I have worked with trainers and participated in other fitness crazes – but The Bar Method has changed my body more than any other workout and I am excited to continue.

Absolutely love The Bar Method! It’s a great workout for my core and flexibility. It’s intense, fast paced and results oriented. The instructors are very good and always patient with the students. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed!

I joined Bar Method when they opened their doors in May. I have been a long time fan of barre workouts but place is the best! Bar Method got me in the best shape of my life for my June 23^rd wedding. Not only did I fit in my wedding dress perfectly but I felt amazing and confident in my bikini on my honeymoon! Now I am 3 months pregnant and I am still going to Bar Method 5 times a week. The instructors are so helpful and supportive. They give individual attention and positive support. The workout is very effective for toning and fat burning. You won’t find a better workout or a more clean and beautiful studio in the area.

Very nice, clean, new studio, excellent instructors, great work out over all

I LOVE the Bar Method. The Ridgewood studio is beautiful and the staff is fantastic! The instructors inspire you during a high intensity, low impact, total body workout.

I started Bar Method in July and havent worked out anywhere else since. I am more toned and sculpted than when I was working out with a personal trainer at my gym. The teachers here are great! They make an effort to know everyone by name and to give each person attending their class personal attention to ensure the exercises are done with correct form.
Its not a dance class… the barre is there to help you perform strengthening and toning exercises… within 3 months I have developed a leaner and stronger body. The instructors encourage you to come back the next day even though you are sore, I was skeptical at first, but it made me love it more. and the sore muscles went away quicker!
The child care room is great too, my kids actually request to come with me to the Bar Method. The babysitters are friendly and the room is fun for kids, lots of cool toys.
One new perk, they carry fresh vegetable /​fruit juices for after class :-)
Love it here! Highly recommend it

I’ve been a devoted Bar Method enthusiast for over 2 years! It’s an intense, amazing workout that makes you strong I side and lean/​slim on the outside. Plus, the new studio is serene and the girls are all super nice.

I have to admit that I hate to exercise… but with the results I get from The Bar Method, I can’t help but to get myself into the studio! The Bar Method Ridgewood is beautiful & clean. I love the fact that they provide towels, a locker with a key and a great changing area! My kids always look forward to going to their child care — they have so much fun while I get a great work out! Win/​Win! The 60 minute work out is AMAZING! I can certainly feel it working it’s magic — burning & toning! The instructors are all great. They will encourage and motivate you BY NAME (nice touch) during the class to make sure you are in prime form to get the most from each exercise! I LOVE that this work out can be done by ALL levels & ALL ages! I am so sad to be moving! I hope The Bar Method goes international — I will need one in Sydney, Australia!

The Bar Method is a super effective toning, fat burning workout. It works every muscle group to exhaustion followed by tough dance and yoga stretches to achieve that lean ballerina body. All in 60 minutes, then you’re out the door feeling superb. It is practically no-​impact and so effective … I bought a package after my first class here and officially am addicted to the «burn»!
The energy among the staff and clients is positive and healthy with friendly camaraderie, and the teachers demonstrate genuine care for everyone. They learn everybody’s name and encourage and push you during every class. The instructors here are AMAZING, experienced, and knowledgeable … they will not let you skive off during class for even one minute!
This studio is gorgeous and upscale, kind of a combination between a ballet studio and day spa. The locker rooms/​showers are lovely and well stocked, there is ample free parking and child care. I tried (and reviewed) another Bar Method studio nearby that offers the same type of class — although the studio environment and amenities in the Ridgewood location were so much better than the other, it was hard to believe it is even the same franchise.
Prices are higher than your average gym but lower than with a personal trainer, and my results have been far better than I experienced with a trainer. I am hooked.