The Bar Method

Specialties

Bar Method is a transformational, full body workout which tones, slims down student’s bodies, and improves posture. Our highly trained and knowledgeable instructors will guide new and experienced students to work in good form, safely and effectively, in every class. Our friendly staff will help you get acquainted with the studio, answer any questions, and fill you in on what to expect on your first visit!

History

Established in 2008.

How The Bar Method began:

Burr Leonard, founder of the Bar Method, had been an avid Lotte Berk Method student since 1981 and had been teaching since 1991, who also became sole licensee at that time. Since then, Burr had been practicing and improving on the exercise that now makes up The Bar Method exercise system. The Bar Method was founded in 2000, with the flag ship studio in San Francisco, CA and continues to grow around the country with over 70 franchised studios nation wide.

Meet the Business Owner

Chrissy V.

Business Owner

Chrissy Valerio began her early career as a competitive gymnast and dancer. After receiving her BFA from Towson University as a Dance Major, Chrissy danced professionally in national tours and for the New Jersey Nets. After her dancing career, she worked as an aesthetician. During that time, Chrissy was introduced to The Bar Method in Summit. Immediately, Chrissy was impressed by the body-​elongating moves that she loved in her dance practice as well as the results she was getting from this new workout. A life-​long advocate of physical fitness, her love for «The Bar Method» motivated her to open the studio in Shrewsbury in September of 2008. In addition to running the studio, Chrissy teaches classes with the goal to help others become more confident, healthy and fit through exercise. She is also the proud mother of two daughters.