The Bar Method Berkeley

Fantastic experience: I love taking classes here! Helen and her team are so helpful and positive, it makes fitness feel fun and rewarding. The instructors make it a point to learn everyone's name and take care to not aggravate any injuries.

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome! I'm fat, and fitness spaces are not always welcoming to me, but at the Bar Method I feel welcomed, included, and supported. Also, as someone with joint problems, I really appreciate how they give modifications of the various poses and exercises that work for my body. I highly recommend coming here for a great workout in a great community.

Fantastic experience: 5 stars! I have been coming here for at least 6 or 7 years now, and my entire body has grown stronger. I especially appreciate the diversity of the staff and participants at this Berkeley studio, and the sense of inclusion and belonging that it provides that many other fitness programs and studios fail to offer.

Fantastic experience: Bar Method Berkeley is so warm and welcoming! They also have fun challenges that really make me look forward to working out. I feel so much stronger already!

Fantastic experience: Great spot, I’ve been working out here for years. The classes are still challenging, instructors are great, friendly clientele. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: The Bar Method is a beautiful and welcoming studio with kind, skilled instructors. I have been a member for 1.5 years and it has helped me to build strength and improve my posture. I am so grateful for the community I found here!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful community and terrific classes. Love how the program has evolved over the years, there are so many choices for class types now it can be hard to pick! I’ve been coming to this studio for 10 years - with a break in the middle for a hip injury. I had surgery to fix it in part because I wanted to be able to keep doing this kind of movement for as many years as possible. Helen and her fabulous team of excellent instructors know how to motivate you, keep you safe and make supportive small adjustments so you’re getting the most out of each move. Their creative combinations keep the classes engaging and fun. I just completed my 800th class and hope I can make it for 800 more!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful workout with great instructors!

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Bar Method Berkeley for over a year, and it's been a great experience. The studio is clean and modern. The instructors are knowledgeable and provide good personalized attention to ensure proper form during exercises. The workout focuses on strength, flexibility, and overall body toning, with an emphasis on proper form and low-impact exercises. The community is supportive and friendly. Over the past year, I've seen noticeable improvements in my strength and overall fitness. My favorite classes are Bar Method, Bar Cardio, and Bar Restore. Bar Method Berkeley is a reliable choice for anyone looking to improve their fitness in a positive environment.

Fantastic experience: Literally love this studio so much! The studio is always well prepared and warm. Just going to the studio makes me happy and bright. Additionally, the programs are various and the instructors are perfect. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: This is a wonderful fitness studio! The space is beautiful, clean and welcoming. The instructors are kind and energetic. You will receive a lot of individualized attention in class as you learn the ropes of the Bar Method. The classes are difficult, but the instructors keep it lighthearted (there’s always a fun playlist) and accessible (lots of modifications and props). There are a ton of classes on the schedule with an unexpected variety to choose from, like Bar Flow and Bar Cardio. I’ve been taking classes for about a month, and I feel consistently challenged. This is definitely group exercise at its finest.

Fantastic experience: There are not enough good things to say about Bar Method. Not only is it an amazing workout, but Helen has cultivated the most lovely welcoming studio. I look forward to every class because I feel great , and I know I will be greeted personally and with a smile.

Fantastic experience: Love my Bar Method community! The workouts are incredibly fun and challenging. The varied formats and instructors keep it interesting and on my toes- literally and figuratively! I have had several injuries over the years and had a hard time finding an exercise program I can successfully do and maintain without causing more harm and I'm so thankful I found Bar Method. I love my Berkeley and Oakland Bar families- they are both so welcoming and kind. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I haven't been back to the gym post my leg injury so I was hesitant how my body can adjust, Bar Method makes the transition very smooth and I am happily sweating away now :) The studio feels airy and spacious with plenty of natural lights, sometime it does get full but with the high ceiling, you don't feel crowded. The instructors are detailed oriented and correct my postures gently. Love that! Also, the reservation system holds me accountable to show up for each class. Perhaps this time I will be able to stick to my workout plan!

Fantastic experience: Went to a super fun glow bar class tonight. Good workout, but also just a fun way to start the weekend ‍♂️‍♂️‍♂️

Fantastic experience: I started bar method about 2 weeks ago and I love it! I am a runner who’s been looking to build strength in a progressive and mindful way and this is it! I already feel stronger, my plank holds are longer, and I’m becoming aware with my body patterns/imbalances. I love that all the instructors are open to reviewing questions after class. Lovely studio and friendly staff :)

Fantastic experience: If I could have dreamt up a workout that was exactly customized to challenge my mind and body, it would be the one you find at the Berkeley Bar Method studio. Between the bright, natural lighting of the space and the care, attention and expertise of the instructors, it's easy to feel welcome. But it's the spirit of the place that draws me back, from the class formats that become familiar but never tedious to the unique exercises that leave your muscles feeling exactly the good amount of sore. And I'll let you in on the secret it took me too long to figure out: the more you go, the more you'll want to go. It's 60 minutes of the day that I never regret.

Fantastic experience: I have been a client at this studio for 9 years. It's hard to believe, but the time has flown by! During the pandemic Helen, the studio owner, showed us what the true meaning of community was by keeping us all in touch and engaged with online Zoom classes, contests and optional outdoor classes at a local park! We stayed strong together and helped keep each other sane during the shut downs. Once the studio re-opened, Helen being a great business person, added 4 large air purifiers around the studio and updated the HVAC system; there were always ceiling fans. I sincerely appreciate that the air purifiers are still being used. We work HARD in class but it is worth it! I love the way Bar Method is continually evolving and we now have several new formats (Bar Strength, Bar Cardio and Bar Flow) which continue to keep long-time clients engaged and challenged. Cardio was something that was a little sparse before so I'm very glad we have more classes for that now. We also have fun contests a few times a year which further motivate us to work out. The instructors and staff are all wonderful and there are no "bad" teachers, just strong, skilled and caring ones who go through an extensive training and testing program before they are certified. We are also extremely fortunate to have several master teachers in the normal rotation! The emphasis on proper form is what keeps me coming back because I not only want to exercise, but I want to do so efficiently and to not hurt myself! One thing to note is if you do not like to be called out by name with corrections to your form during class, then this may not be the exercise method for you. It is not negative if you are called out in class. It's only for your benefit to keep you from injury and to help you get more out of the exercise. If you come in with that understanding from the start, you will be well-prepared and not be taken aback or offended. If you are a perfectionist, however, you will love it from the start. After 9 years I still receive corrections to my form, especially when I am physically spent, sleepy, or we are doing an unfamiliar exercise, and just like at the beginning of my Bar Method journey I appreciate it! It means the teacher has my best interests at heart and I'm all for not getting injured and also getting the most out of every move I make! Also, different teachers can point out different issues which makes me even more aware of how I can improve. So, don't be afraid to give it a try and if you get called out a lot in the beginning just know we've all been there and it will only make you stronger.

Fantastic experience: There is something about the lighting, the people and the teachers that make going to the Bar Method Berkeley a real pleasure. Sometimes when you are doing your 100th push up you might ask ”Is this making a difference?” And I can definitely say yes! On Saturday I thought I’d challenge myself to walk all the way up Marin Ave from The Alameda and I have say that after 200+ classes at the Bar Method it was much easier. My calves and glutes are definitely stronger. Helen and the team are always mixing up the classes and are really helpful with any adjustments. If you are looking to try something new I highly recommend Bar Method Berkeley.

Fantastic experience: Bright, clean and airy studio. Wonderfully friendly, welcoming and supportive staff who challenge you to do your best. A great workout that is very aware of alignment and injury prevention. Great all around!

Fantastic experience: I have shopped around many studios in the area and the Bar Method Berkeley is my favorite. The classes are well designed and the instructors are professional and warm. Highly recommended it!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended！Instructor are professional and friendly. People are respectful. You don’t need to be a pro to come here!

Fantastic experience: Love these classes! Great teachers, and individual attention.

Fantastic experience: I am a happy unlimited member and attend a few times a week. The combination of dance, yoga, and weight lifting makes each class a blast. And I can already see improvements to balance and core after a few weeks.

Fantastic experience: We are new to the area and I am so happy The Bar Method is here! I have done Pure Barre, Barre 3 and The Dailey Method in the past and I am loving how many different types of classes are offered here (Bar Move is a great cardio workout and Bar Flow layers in yoga flows...love both!). Helen, the owner, is welcoming and wonderful and I've enjoyed every instructor so far. 10/10 recommend coming here!!

Fantastic experience: The Bar Method Berkeley is an amazing place to challenge yourself and grow stronger. It is incredibly supportive and allows each person to do exactly what their body needs. I love that there are many classes to choose from each day.

Fantastic experience: I love the encouraging environment of Bar! You can be any age, weight or level of fitness and feel welcomed. The program really is a total body workout, and it’s never easy but can be made harder if you choose all the hardest options. I’m the kind of person who hates machines at the gym. I’d never stick to anything if I had to lead myself through; having these very trained teachers who know how to guide me to get the most effective workout without hurting myself is like having a personal trainer for a fraction of the cost. I find it meditative to be able to throw myself fully into the hard exercises - but never jarring or stressful in the way that HIIT can be (good for those of us with adrenal fatigue) - a kind of focused zoning out that a well led class allows me to do! I feel stronger and have toned and tightened without a big focus on weight loss which can be discouraging. It’s happening naturally. I am grateful for this non competitive, supportive and fun studio.

Fantastic experience: This is my happy place! The Bar Method Berkeley is such a welcoming community, and I love taking class here. Come for the friendly staff & instructors, stay for the strength, stamina, and grace.

Fantastic experience: My favorite bar studio in the east bay—I’m so lucky is so close to my home! Helen and the team of instructors are talented and supportive of everyone’s fitness journey offering challenges and modifications in every class. The schedule is amazing with many convenient options 7 days a week and even has livestream options. I love all the contests/challenges to keep the community engaged. Finally—the bar method community is friendly and welcoming at each class!

Fantastic experience: Bar Method Berkeley is an amazing place. Their workouts are fun and engaging. My strength, balance and flexibility have all improved. The instructors create a welcoming environment that is inclusive for people of all types and ages. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: A friendly, supportive community.

Fantastic experience: I began coming to this studio shortly after it opened and quickly became addicted to this exercise which is still challenging me almost 10 years later. Knowledgeable and caring instructors who will push you to do more than you thought you were capable of and also make you laugh! A wonderful and welcoming community. I always leave class with a stronger feeling body and mind.

Fantastic experience: The Bar Method workout is challenging and grounded in a deep understanding of how the human body works. The highly trained instructors provide individual corrections throughout class, ensuring that everyone is using proper form so as to avoid injury and get optimal results. And the classes are fun! I have been attending classes at Bar Method Berkeley for 9 years, and the workout is still challenging and effective. There are multiple class formats offered, some more aerobic, others more yoga-like and restorative. The workouts incorporate strength training, cardio, and stretching. Bar Method is truly a workout for every level of fitness enthusiast. The best thing about the Berkeley studio however is the community. The owner and instructors are so warm and inclusive, and the community of members is diverse, vibrant, and supportive. It is truly my second home, and my happiest of happy places. I highly recommend Bar Method Berkeley to anyone who is looking for a place to get fit, stay fit, and join a wonderful community!

Fantastic experience: Amazing workout for any body any time. And if you are advanced you will never be bored. Great instructors, beautiful studio, expertly run.

Fantastic experience: My fave workout! You will work muscles you didn't know you had. But the best thing about The Bar Method Berkeley is the community - I am always so impressed by the instructors and staff knowing everyone's names, the hands-on corrections they provide and the fun challenges they organize.

Fantastic experience: I've been coming to classes here for a little over a year and love it! All the instructors are amazing, remember everyone's name, and gently correct your form. You can make the class as hard as you need it to be that day, and when everyone's movements sync together and with the music, it's really something special

Fantastic experience: I love everything about The Bar Method in Berkeley! I am so much stronger than I was before I started taking classes. The instructors are kind, knowledgeable and inspiring. The community is friendly and encouraging. And as a bonus, the studio is clean and organized!

Fantastic experience: Seven years ago, I dropped in on a free “community class” at the Bar Method Berkeley studio and almost 1,000 classes later, I can say that it was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my physical and mental well being (which became even clearer during the long months of the pandemic!). From the get-go, I was warmly welcomed by the staff, and any intimidation I envisioned feeling immediately melted away when I saw how uplifting and supportive the instructors were of the array of abilities, body types, and ages around the studio. They have a way of making individual corrections and compliments sound equally positive! After all of these years, I’ve never become bored or complacent, thanks to the variety of classes (from Bar Express to Advanced) and the periodic challenges that inject an extra dose of fun and camaraderie into the Bar Method Berkeley community. Speaking of community, when the pandemic hit, Helen and her staff pivoted to remote classes with impressive grace and speed, and it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that those Zoom sessions were a lifesaver during the long days of quarantine; the studio still streams most of its classes for those who want/need that option. As the world has reopened, though, so have in-person classes—in the safest, most thoughtful way imaginable: vaccines required (and masks, too, at least for now), top-of-the-line ventilation, and deep cleaning between classes. If you’re looking for a safe, effective, and inspiring workout—and a supportive community of interesting, friendly folks—I strongly recommend you give Bar Method Berkeley a call!

Fantastic experience: Great studio! All the instructors and staff are friendly and nice. The studio is always clean. During the challenging workouts, the instructors offer modifications and corrections for good form and best results. I only started going to the studio recently, but I never felt intimidated since everyone's been welcoming. It helps to see varying levels of experience and receive encouragement during the workouts!

Fantastic experience: A friend convinced me to do a one month trial of Bar Method Berkeley a little over three years ago. I figured I'd try it for a month, but didn't ever see myself as the type of person that would go to a barre classes regularly...And here I am, three years later, and not feeling my best unless I get to class 4-5 times a week! What impressed me most when I started was that there is no single "type" of person that comes to this studio-- it's people of all ages and body types all participating in a workout that works for them. The classes are fast-paced and fun, and instructors offer modifications for when you're new, or if you're recovering from an injury, or to make it more challenging when you're stronger. The instructors are fantastic, the members are lovely, and the studio is a great space in a great location (early morning/evening the meters are free, and there's non-metered parking a block away). They've taken COVID precautions very seriously-- great ventilation, air purifiers, masks, and proof of vaccination. Definitely would recommend trying out, even if you don't think it's for you--you might surprise yourself like I did!

Fantastic experience: Spotlessly clean and bright studio with wonderful and supportive instructors and staff! As a long time client, they have kept me motivated and dedicated to improving my form through special fitness challenges and new types of classes (Bar Strength, Bar Restore, Bar Cardio, etc.). It’s a great community and I always feel energized after a class. Highly recommend this studio if you’re looking for barre classes!

Fantastic experience: I have been taking classes from this studio remotely for over a year now. The classes are challenging and very effective yet fun and entertaining. This is a workout I actually look forward to! The instructors are very well trained to provide safe and effective sessions that will improve your strength, shape and posture. Each class is different so you don't just go through the motions. The workout is always paired with great music. I don't live close enough to the studio to take in-person classes but the zoom classes have been working surprisingly well for me. All of the instructors are doing an amazing job at creating motivating and fun classes for all attendees in-studio and remote. I am so grateful I found this studio and I highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: I love The Bar Method! As a runner, taking Bar Method classes has been an important part of my training regime keeping me injury free for over 5 years! The instructors at this beautiful studio are extremely knowledgeable, caring and give personalized attention to everyone in class. The vibe is welcoming, friendly and I really appreciate how there are people of all body shapes and sizes welcomed and made to feel accomplished for being there and doing the work!

Fantastic experience: The Bar Method is the most convivial, challenging exercise class I've ever taken. The instructors are all experts in the method, and they pay special attention to each individual's form, which makes the class almost feel as if you are with a personal trainer. There is nothing like it for the body and the spirit.

Fantastic experience: Wanted to include a review of Berkeley Bar Method deep into the COVID pandemic. This studio has been a life saver for me in balancing connection with fitness and strength. While not in the studio now, they offer remote classes (live with access to recordings for 1 wk) as well as the occasional outdoor class. The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive and helpful. They’ve adapted so well to the online format—join us and give it a try!!!!

Fantastic experience: This is my community, my third place. I love the teachers, I love the clients, I love how strong and confident the workouts make me feel.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to this studio for a few years now, it’s part of “my routine” and being able to take classes via zoom during the pandemic has been a great way to stay strong and great for my mentally health. I can’t wait to be able to take classes in Studio again!

Fantastic experience: I'm so glad I "found" the Bar Method!! I started my barre exercise journey at a different brand of class in downtown Berkeley. Bar Method is, honestly, just better in every way. The community is diverse in age and ability. The instructors are awesome with modifications especially for women who are pregnant or have had breast cancer. The space is so clean, bright and airy. The kids who are getting care while mom is taking care of herself seem truly happy to be there. And, most importantly, the movements feel so safe and strengthening. Instructors are extremely well trained to keep everyone's joints and muscles safe. My favorite classe "Bar Restore" with Erin-- 30 min exercise, 30 min stretching. Awesome. I love this community and can't wait to get back in the studio! In the meantime, the live stream classes are working well.

Fantastic experience: My home away from home for the past five years. Best workout ever. The Bar Method is a workout I can stick with. Great instructors, beautiful studio and a wonderful community of fellow exercisers. Cannot recommend high enough. Six stars!

Fantastic experience: I have been going here for the past 3 months, and I absolutely LOVE it. The most important thing to me is making sure I do the workout correctly and don't injure myself. Every instructor I had has given me good, hands-on tips to adjust my pose. I always leave the class feeling rejuvenated and I definitely feel the burn in class and later at home. I;ve tried other types of Barre classes before and this is by far the most effective and professional class I've gone to. Love, love it. Only downside: I just wish there more affordable options for monthly memberships.

Fantastic experience: I have struggled to find an exercise routine that I am excited to maintain and don't feel too intimidated by. The bar method and especially at the Berkeley location has helped get into a new routine I am excited about. The studio is low key, friendly and welcoming. I don't feel intimidated coming in and am comforted by the varying levels of experience in each class and all the instructors are so attentive and help everyone adjust as needed or give genuine encouragement. The exercise itself provides an essential break to my busy and anxious mind and I leave classes feeling grounded, energized and focused - and I don't crash or get too exhausted to the point of not wanting to return - that's huge for me. The mental, emotional and physical benefits of the bar method classes and the quality of training at the Berkeley location are priceless!

Fantastic experience: i love this studio. A few years ago i wanted to try a new exercise routine that would benefit my lymphatic system and be cardio too ! I live less than 1 mile away and had been driving past for a few years and glad i finally checked it out with a great groupon deal. i have been taking classes for about a year and a half, sometimes i have to drag myself there but it's always beneficial, i never leave class thinking this was a waste of time, why did i come to class. I All the teachers that i regularly attend class with are personable, motivating and awesome. I love that they walk around making adjustments and don't get upset when i need to pause and get out of a pose that's causing me discomfort. And they don't get upset when I sing along when a great song is on, all the music played in classes is upbeat. It's great too that stretches are incorporated into classes. Sure there are poses that i love and some that i hate (extremely challenging to my body) thankfully the ones i hate aren't in class too often. There's also great social camaraderie with other students in class if you want to create one. The studio and locker rooms are clean, the ladies at front desk reception are smiley and friendly and an extra bonus is seeing Lucy the dog mascot.. Thank you BAR method for being so beneficial to my life. You all ROCK !

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough good things about this studio. The owner and teachers are amazingggg, the space is beautiful and the community is seriously lovely--so many nice people. I've been going for nearly 2 years and always look forward to classes here--the hour feels like a luxurious and much-needed escape from regular life. The workouts are safe (the teachers help with proper alignment and offer modifications when needed), effective (take that gravity!) and fun. The music mixes are great too. I especially love Bar Move and Bar Advanced. If you've been thinking about trying Bar Method, get your bootie to a class already. You won't regret it!

Fantastic experience: Updating my review to share that I love this place even more than before. It is my happy place. I’ve been taking the bar method for years. It has become one of my favorite places. I can't wait to go. The owner (Helen) is meticulous and thoughtful. Instructors are amazing and encouraging. The studio is clean and always the perfect temperature. I really enjoy being a member. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I had heard about the Bar Method for a long time from various friends. They all seemed to get very hooked into it so I went as a guest one Saturday and now I totally get what all the fuss is about. It is such an amazing and different work out to anything I have done before. I have discovered muscles I never even knew about. The teachers are all such good role models and so inspiring and encouraging. It has become a really wonderful community of people that I am now a part of and I genuinely love it. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: The Bar Method in Berkeley has provided far and away the best workout experience I have ever had. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the facility is modern and clean and the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. I have tried numerous forms of exercise in the past, both classes and gyms, and I have not been able to motivate myself to stay engaged in the workout for more than a few months. The Bar Method in Berkeley feels totally different to me - it is a hard workout but one that I want to do over and over again. My body feels so much stronger and the results in terms of toning and weight loss are truly impressive. Very highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Excellent studio! The Bar Method is a phenomenal way to get in shape. It’s a supportive environment where you work at your pace. The staff are very friendly, warm, and welcoming. The studio and entire space is very clean and there is clearly a lot of thoughtfulness put into it. They also have childcare available for only $5 and my kiddo always has a blast! Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Best bar classes ever, the instructors and staff are all amazing, kind, and friendly, I've been going 4-5 times a week for the last 10 months and I would recommend it to anyone, no matter your age, gender or body.

Fantastic experience: The Bar Method clearly targets the building and lengthening of all muscle groups including strengthening the core muscles. I have exercised daily all of my adult life. However, I was losing muscle tone , particularly in my upper body and core, as I approached 65 . I needed to strengthen and tone. I am feeling and seeing the results of taking Bar Method classes. Also, if done correctly, there are fewer causes for injury. All of the instructors are very professional and personal in helping class members do the sequences of exercises with the proper alinement. Classes are fun. The people attending are always kind. I only wish I’d found this form earlier in my life. Can’t say enough!!

Fantastic experience: I was always really intimidated by this workout, viewing it from the outside. Reality: The staff are super friendly and supportive. There is absolutely no spirit of competition among us clients, and I never feel compared with others. We are all just people trying to live our best life, fitness-wise. Teachers are extremely well trained and thorough. Lots of warmth and encouragement from them.

Fantastic experience: Love this studio! Staff are super knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. I have a lower back issue and every instructor is notified before I take their class without me having to explain every single time--just smart. And the classes are amazing. I feel so strong after and there is enough variance to keep me from getting bored even when I take three classes a week. And booking is super easy with their app! Highly highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I love love love The Bar Method Berkeley!! All the teachers are extremely skilled, fun, and supportive and the workouts leave me relaxed and confident. I feel stronger every week, in both mind and body. The studio is a pleasure to be in and the clients are cheerful. I’ve been attending regularly for a year and plan to go forever.

Fantastic experience: This is a great studio. The teachers are very supportive and knowledgeable. The facilities are all clean, light and inviting. It is well supplied with equipment and very well maintained. I have gained both strength and flexibility in the 19 months I have been attending and look forward to further improvements as I continue classes. I highly recommend it as a safe and effective workout.

Fantastic experience: Challenging workout no matter how long you've been taking classes; great instructors who carefully watch and correct your form as needed; beautiful, clean studio, friendly front desk staff.

Fantastic experience: This is a lovely, clean, well-run, friendly place. It has been my go-to for over three years now. (I've quit all other gyms.) The instructors are kind but push you to do your best. Helen (the owner) is a star. If you're looking for a bar method studio, this is it.

Fantastic experience: Thank you Bar Mergod Berkeley! You offer the some of the very best classes in our neighborhood.

Fantastic experience: The classes are challenging and rewarding .great for toning and strength

Fantastic experience: Building strength and flexibility SAFELY at The Bar Method, Berkeley. Shout out to Helen and teachers for their careful guidance and positive energy.

Fantastic experience: Love coming here! A work out you can do almost daily, the instructors are super helpful and nice, remember your name each time you go, and class sizes are great as well. Just all around good vibes. :-)

Fantastic experience: Everything about the Bar Method in Berkeley is first class. From the friendly and thoughtful reception to the clean and comfortable space and facilities, and especially the way the instructors run the classes, makes for a genuinely enjoyable experience. I'm constantly amazed by the instructors' ability to address everyone by name and attend to their individual needs while at the same time maintaining the flow of the session for everyone. The Bar Method is new to me. As a former serious triathlete and runner I could have benefited greatly from incorporating this strength and flexibility regimen into my training. It isn't cheap, but I'm spending more in two weeks on a chiropractor and it's not strengthening my core ; )

Fantastic experience: The Bar Method in Berkeley has provided an exercise method and routine I was desperately seeking. Results can be felt - and seen - rather quickly. I absolutely love exercising here and am so grateful to have found an exercise routine I have been able to stick with for almost 4 years without getting tired of it. The instructors are amazing and always strive to introduce new and innovative products to help us achieve our better selves and I appreciate that. Thank you, Helen and The Bar Method in Berkeley!

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a strength training workout that include supportive teachers, friendly staff, a clean environment, and child care, this is the place for you! It's a very challenging workout. Teachers are good at corrections to assure good form and prevent injury. I would absolutely encourage you to try one month and see how addictive it can be. The Berkeley Bar Method staff and owner make the experience wonderful!

Fantastic experience: I've never been an exerciser but finally decided that needed to change if I wanted to be able to move with ease in my 50s, 60s, and beyond. I was interested in finding classes with a focus on strength and flexibility and looked at Yoga and Pilates options. My local studios didn't have a good match for my schedule and I was really impressed with the schedule of classes offered by Bar Method Berkeley and so I decided to check it out! I've been doing three classes per week so far and really enjoying it! I've noticed I'm improving my flexibility and strength already (after about three weeks). I also really like that each class has a similar format even though 20 to 30% of the exercises are switched up from time to time. It's quick paced and so I'm getting an added bonus of cardio on top of the strength and flexibility work.

Fantastic experience: So happy I found The Bar Method in Berkeley! The staff are wonderful, the facilities are clean and the classes are fun, well-balanced workouts that strengthen the entire body. I always look forward to going to class which I have never experienced with any other fitness program before!

Fantastic experience: Bar Method Berkeley is fabulous. It's a beautiful studio. The classes are very challenging, the instructors are caring and committed and there is a real sense of community there. I can't believe how strong I've gotten.

Fantastic experience: The concept of "exercise" came to me later in life. After increasingly severe migraines took me to physical therapy (posture was a major factor), I graduated to the calm and therapeutic world of Pilates. When my Pilates studio closed, I signed up for a Bar Method class with trepidation. I envisioned a "Stepford-esque" environment with pumping house music and suspiciously perky instructors. Well, two year later, I can tell you the music does pump (it's usually pretty good) and the instructors are perky, in the most lovely and approachable way possible. With comprehensive training, they're also REALLY good at what they do. The classes are full of a diverse range of body types, ages and abilities and the environment is so warm and welcoming that even a die-hard exercise skeptic like me has found a place there. My headaches are better managed now than ever before thanks to Bar's focus on strengthening posture muscles and added bonus: I'm in better shape overall than at any other time in my life. Thank you, North Berkeley Bar!

Fantastic experience: The best full body workout I've ever had. I was first introduced to The Bar Method by my wife who was inspired to strengthen her body to after having trouble moving and carrying our baby girl. In just a few months she is now reaching the best shape of her life and has inspired me to do the same. Before going to my first class, I'll admit I was both apprehensive and skeptical as I was under the false impression that The Bar Method was just for women. After my first class I was sore (the good like) in muscle groups I didn't even know existed. I have since done a half-dozen workouts and it keeps getting better. One of the best parts is the the staff and instructors! They are all friendly, personable and motivating. I look forward to many more workouts! Another bonus... they have childcare!!! I would highly recommend The Bar Method to all genders :) ******6 month update*********** The Bar Method has been one of the best additions to our family routine. Our daughter love the Kids Room, and I have more overall energy for life as a busy parent. Thanks Bar Method, we're hooked :) *************************************

Fantastic experience: This Barmethod studio is a great place to be; very organized and clean, super friendly staff and professional instructors and they know their craft real well. I take four to five classses a week and it has made a big difference in my daily life, flexibility and strength.

Fantastic experience: I've been going to The Bar Method on Rose St in Berkeley for almost two years. I have developed strength (especially abs and legs), balance and good posture. The classes are challenging yet fun, thanks to the amazing instructors. I really recommend the Bar Method for people of any age.

Fantastic experience: Pleasant instructors who are also very helpful. Studio space is immaculate. A great fitness boost for a non-self-starter.

Fantastic experience: I've been coming to Bar Method in Berkeley for several years now. It's an amazing and supportive community. No pressure to be the best in the class or to where the latest Lululemon garb. The staff is always warm and welcoming and Helen the owner is always available if you need help. It feels like you're part of a family.

Fantastic experience: North Berkeley Bar's teachers are fun and encouraging. The studio has an upbeat, positive vibe. And it's a serious, head-to-toe workout.

Fantastic experience: I appreciate the suggestions I get from all the teachers I've taken.. the method has helped me build strength so I don't hurt my joints and my posture has improved. SO vital in my senior years. The studio is clean and pleasant. I now go four times a week at least to continue improving and fine tuning my body.

Fantastic experience: I love going to Bar. It's so easy - all I have to do is show up and there is a good workout waiting for me. The instructors are all super helpful and have gotten to know me personally so if I need to modify something it's never an issue. Plus I see local friends there - which is an added bonus!

Fantastic experience: I am in love with this place! I was part of its beginnings and became hooked...I have relocated, and still make it a point to come here, I commute from out of state and still try and make as many classes as I can..and you know why? Because it’s an amazing environment, where the staff is knowledgeable, supportive, and challenging! If you are looking to get fit, look good and feel great , this is “the place” ...after being here you’ll be spoiled and won’t want to miss a class. Wonderful staff!

Fantastic experience: Bar Method is exactly what my body has been needing as of late. Coming off a grueling marathon training schedule has left my muscles and joints completely taxed out and depleted. I was looking for something calmer and more "zen" but that was more of a workout than yoga. Bar Method fit that criteria perfectly! I love each and every instructor. They are very aware of body mechanics and make great adjustments, while teaching with a huge smile on their faces. Also, these classes yield huge improvements in both muscle tone and flexibility in just a couple weeks. Big bonus!

Fantastic experience: Great workouts and staff too. Always attentive to personal needs and referring to you by your name. Loved all the instructors. Sylvia

Fantastic experience: The best, safest, most strengthening workout ever! Also the teachers are amazing and the community so nice and friendly. Low stress--just butt busting:)

Fantastic experience: Love this studio. The teachers are really good, informative, and open. I've learned a lot and continue to be challenged and see great results. I'm grateful to have found this place.

Fantastic experience: Love this studio!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Clean, bright environment. All around great!

Fantastic experience: Excellent, Safe workout! Super nice, supportive staff!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic location, top-notch staff, classes are always challenging and the program is amazing!!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent form of exercise targeting all the muscles in your body. Facility is clean with very friendly staff and members.

Fantastic experience: This is the perfect workout! I never liked an exercise class before this one, and now I am hooked on The Bar Method!

Fantastic experience: This Barmethod studio is a great place to be; very organized and clean, super friendly staff and professional instructors and they know their craft real well. I take four to five classses a week and it has made a big difference in my daily life, flexibility and strength.

Fantastic experience: Great, fun staff and fantastic exercise. Love it.

Fantastic experience: I love this place. Hardest workout I've ever done, but definitely the most rewarding! I'm happy to be here every minute. Super friendly staff, really clean and well-designed space, great location.

Fantastic experience: I fell in love with barre from the very first time I attended my first class I in this studio in Berkeley. The staff are simply GREAT - super nice, very friendly, very knowledgeable and very passionate about what they do. I love that they have a very efficient and organized system in place so all you have to do is show up. Their child care service is a hugs plus for a mom like me as I can tag along my little girl. This is definitely one of my favorite place in Berkeley.

Fantastic experience: Beautiful studio space with super friendly staff. The instructors are great and always push me to my limit during the class.