The Bar Method

This is the perfect workout for me. I don’t sweat in the classes yet I feel and see the difference in my body. I highly recommend it :)
All the teachers here are amazing & welcoming. Also, the facilities are very clean.
Love The Bar Method!

Truly my favorite barre studio! I’ve tried a couple different studios now, and The Bar Method is my go-​to now because they’ve got the best workouts and I feel the most difference in my body when I go here. The workouts really isolate every little muscle, and it’s challenging but not deathly tiring. One of my favorite things about The Bar Method is how they’ll work a muscle part and then stretch it out right after, so you feel balanced. The studio has a very calming feel, even with all the exercising we’re doing. The teachers are amazing, and are able to somehow memorize every single person’s name! They watch everybody (in a nice way!) and make sure everyone has proper form. I really love how attentive they are, and cater to everyone in the class.
As far as amenities go, they have personal lockers with a lock and key provided, one shower with towels, hair ties, bobby pins, AND a hair dryer. I love it!

I love this place! The studio is gorgeous, and the carpet is plush and nice/​easy on your joints. I also liked that there are individual key lockers for everyone and that the bathroom was fully stocked with shower supplies/​hair ties/​tampons/​etc and there was towel service!
The workout itself was intense and I loved that the instructors are constantly correcting your form. If you’re shy/don’t like your name being called out in class, this might not be the place for you as instructors don’t hesitate to correct you ²⁴⁄₇.
I love the corrections, because if I’m going to invest an hour of my life to this workout, I would like to be doing it correctly. All of the instructors are great, but I particularly liked Lisa.

These women are IN-​SANE with a capital I. I just went to my first class, and I know I need to write a review now because tomorrow I’m not going to be able to walk, hold anything, or type on a computer. This is hands down the hardest workout class I’ve ever taken, and I’ve done everything from Bikram to Willpower & Grace. I think I’m going to have to buy the 10-​class package instead of the unlimited monthly because I have a feeling I’ll only be able to go 1x per week… I have to be able to walk at some point, right?
And WOW some of the women that take these classes are in such great shape! I can only hope that when I’m 60 I’ll be as jacked as these women. Holy s***. If you’re looking for a class that targets arms, abs and but, this is the class for you. I have a feeling it will be well worth the money.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bar Method. I started going December 2012 and have been obsessed with it ever since! It’s low impact, high intensity, pumps me full of endorphins and I see results that make me want to come back more and more.
Alright, so the BEST advice I could ever give to anyone who is first trying out Bar Method is as follows…
LISTEN!!! Listen listen listen. I’ve seen newcomers try out their first class, don’t listen on how to do it correctly, feel the pain that makes them not want to listen even more, and then leave the studio with the idea that it was all a crock to begin with. I’ve brought multiple friends who say «wow. I was too busy saying ‘WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!!!’ in my head that I didn’t even hear what the instructor was saying!» Whatever you do, make sure you keep listening to the instructions on how to do the routine. They have a speech with precise instructions on exactly how to do it and if you break out of it, you’ll feel something but it won’t be anything other than possible injury and disappointment. Keep your back straight, tuck when asked, heels high, level your hips, bend your knees, elbows in, and head up! There’s definitely going to be amazing examples all around you to see how it’s done. I understand that it hurts and it’s all new to you but it was all new to us, too, at one point and we all know what you’re going through. I make sure to be an extra good example when I know there are new people in the class. Look around you and see if your heels are high enough. Check in the mirror, are you hunched over like you should be in Notre Dam? Listen and observe, at least in the beginning. Once you know the ropes, you’ll learn more about what your body can do and what it should do.

I got a groupon here for 5 classes and have been coming here ever since. The people here are super nice and helpful! I didn’t realize my groupons has expired and because I couldn’t use them all, they extended my expiration date!
The workout is very similar to Pop Physique and Pure Barre so basically a mix of barre and Pilates. I really enjoy these types of workouts because you always feel so tight and thin after these work outs but that’s just my opinion. Oh, and, the place is super clean also! It doesn’t have any weird smells or nasty bathrooms.
Just an FYI, Sunday classes get booked up WAAAAYYYYY in advanced so keep that in mind! Otherwise, I love this place!

Sorry, I hate to be a Debbie Downer here, but Bar Method was really not for me. This location is great and the instructors and staff are very nice, but I didn’t really enjoy the class experience — really just my personal preference.
I purchased a LivingSocial deal for 5 classes and I ended up only using 4 classes because I didn’t enjoy attending these classes. I felt the instructors were super scripted like they were just reciting memorized instructions. They also spoke very quickly so if you are a new student like me, it will be difficult for you to keep up. By the time I figured out what everyone else was doing, they were already on to the 3^rd or 4^th move. It was too quick paced for me.
I did like that the instructors learn everyone’s names but you’ll just have to get used to being called out when you’re not doing a move correctly. Bar Method is not my type of class, but I can tell it does give people results!

I had my first workout on Sat. And it took me for a surprise with how intense the workout was. I enjoyed the class very much and I love the challenge I was giving my body. My instructor was Sayaka and she was great! Looking forward to next time

Love this Bar Method location. I’ve been to the Newport Beach and Pasadena locations as well, but this is super nice and brand new! The Newport Beach location is very pretty as well, but this is my favorite. Everything is always clean and the girls are fantastic!
I have taken classes with Sayaka, Lisa, and more recently Neila.
Sayaka: If you want a real push, this is your girl. She is supportive and sees your potential while giving you a good kick in the ass. Love it! I was pushing hard in her class and she gives perfect adjustments to give you that little lift and burn you need. Her thigh and ab workouts are INTENSE! Thank you Sayaka!
Lisa: She is one of the owners and is super sweet. She has challenging classes as well and is really on top of adjustments and individual performance. I love that I feel that special attention even with a full class. She’s also great at remembering names so bring your A game cuz she will call you out! ;)
Neila: What a friendly gal. =) Loved her voice too, it was very soothing. Her class was challenging and what I loved about her is that you could tell she was watching each individual. She praised and pushed every single person in the class even though it was a full class. She is on top of her game! He thigh and butt workout was a burner! Loved the pretzel using the bar!!! Definitely better than doing the pretzel in the middle of the floor. Whew!
These girls are fabulous! I’m so glad this is my Bar Method location. I haven’t activated my New Client Special just yet, but I will soon because I can’t wait any longer to work with these girls and look and feel GORGEOUS!

I signed up for a month of unlimited classes through
, and I gotta say, I really like the bar method so far. The instructions are a little hard to follow at first (especially if you’re a clumsy mofo like myself), and in the mirror my arms sort of resemble ham hocks, but other than that, it’s a really unique way to work out.
The class stresses very small movements which seem whatev at the outset, but OHMYGOD they burn! There is also a huge emphasis on flexibility, something I’ve sorely lacked while running outdoors and on the treadmill through the years. The instructors will call you by name and don’t hesitate to correct your movements if your posture is off. I am not one to draw attention to myself, so at first this freaked me out, but I’m glad someone who knows what they’re doing is making sure I don’t die or get hurt or anything.
The facility is really nice and spa-​like. Prices without groupon-​y things are a little high, but in a month when I look more toned, I’ll be totally down to pay them.

Had taken barre classes at other businesses and tried the Bare Method at Long Beach, which I really liked. So was happy to hear that had open some Orange County locations. Lululemon had a promo April Sweat-​a-​thon deal so I had a complimentary session. Like the fact that the instructors remember your name and correct your form. Though I did feel I got more attention and explanation at the Long Beach location.