The Dailey Method

The Dailey Method Cycle is just awesome!
40 minutes of spin + 20 min of tough barre workout combine for the best workout. The best thing about spin classes here is the emphasis on alignment. No humped shoulders– just strong abs and back supporting a standing sprint on the bike!
All the instructors are great, but I especially like Cat’s music selection– great beats that keep the legs going when your brain tells them to stop. Her warm personality is super welcoming to beginners too.

They just opened a cycle /​spin class and it is the perfect add on to all of their offerings! Amazing workout where you can actually see on a little monitor your RPMs, Watts, Calories burned. Then after 40 sweaty minutes on the bike, you take it to the floor for 20 more minutes of Dailey awesomeness. Best spin class ever!

Dear Kerry, Susan and all my Dailey Method instructors:
I have never been more happy with how much stronger and healthier I have become because I go there. Dailey Cycle has renewed my belief in the body’s ability to strengthen and rejuvenate itself.
Put it to you another way: I feel even better at 60 than I did at 40 — and with better sleep! Better knees! And best of all lower resting heart rate, which will make my doctor VERY happy.
I look forward to years to come getting stronger and healthier at TDM. Thank you all for helping me be able to live life at my fullest.

I am a complete newbie to The Daily Method. I stopped by for my first class without knowing too much about it. Its been about 5 weeks of attending 4 –5 classes a week (interval /​Barre). I can see my body changing for the better, my back injury is getting better, and I can tell I am building strength in my other workouts. I am very much looking forward to spinning starting this month. I have been impressed with the space, Kerry the owner, and the instructor’s. My favorite instructor’s thus far are Kerry, Heather, and Valerie (Piedmont).

So far I’ve taken two classes and I love it! I’m someone who has done lots of fitness classes (spin, bikram, body pump, insanity, running etc!) and feel like this is the first class that is really helping me tone and strengthen my body! I’m someone who does not have a strong core, and have had scoliosis since I was a kid that has always caused me back pain. I love how detailed the instructors are to make sure you are completing everything correctly to properly align your back and strengthen your core! Also the work outs are killer, like legs are shaking killer! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming, very clean facilities. Love!

After years of taking barre classes in the Marina neighborhood of SF, this studio is SO refreshing. People (trainers and other members) are welcoming and friendly, and you leave the studio with a positive attitude. There are a lot of different teachers which I like because though each trainer has a certain style, I have yet to leave a class where I didn’t like the teacher. You honestly get something different from each one. The workouts themselves also vary a ton, and though some days my arms my be more sore than my legs, I always leave feeling stronger, leaner and stretched out. I like to take these classes on days where I’m not doing a cardio workout, as it’s great for toning and you definitely notice a difference in how your body feels and looks.
On top of the great workouts, the customer service is phenomenal. The owner Kerry makes it her mission to provide a great environment, and she runs a business that makes you want to return — which I plan on doing as long as I live in this neighborhood.
Definitely recommend this studio!

I came here through ClassPass and I thought it was just OK. The instructor was definitely passionate and experienced. The music was good. And the workout was challenging… but not very enjoyable.
TDM seems like an older, more worn-​down version of Bar Method. What I dislike most about TDM (I’ve been to both Berkeley and Piedmont studios) is the AWFUL smell of the studio! The carpet smells almost as bad as a bikram studio… It smelled sour and moldy and feet-​like. That’s probably the reason why I wasn’t able to enjoy the workout as much as I did at The Bar Method (which had a spa-​like environment).

I just moved to the area from SF and am hooked. I’ve taken about 15 classes at this studio from about 6 different instructors and each one is better than the next. They not only remember my name but always make very helpful adjustments so I get the most out of every exercise. Each class is unique so it’s hard to get bored. And I’m feeling stronger and more toned than when I started. I wish there was a tad more cardio baked into the class but other than that I’m thrilled with the friendliness, cleanliness and consistency of this studio. Thanks!

I have been going to TDM for almost 2 years now and I have been trying to go twice per week. I have really noticed a difference in how solid my body is. I crave getting in a session after I miss a few days. I have worked out consistently all my life playing sports when I was younger, soccer and basketball, to running, yoga, and going to the gym as I got older. This workout focuses on alignment and small repetitions to increase your strength and focus on doing the movements correctly. I hope I always get to keep TDM in my workout routine.

Having been going to DM for almost a year, I really feel like I’ve got to update this review. I’m doing an unlimited month this month and have been going 4x/​week. Safe to say, I’m pretty obsessed with this place. I don’t know what it is, but I swear the instructors (all of them, not just a handful like I thought before) are getting better and are consistently good. In my earlier review, I mentioned Susan and Kerry being amazing and the others so-​so. But I’m going to update that list of awesome instructors I’ve had with Brianna and Cat who I love love taking classes with. I’ve also taken just one interval class now with Luci who was also great.
Speaking of the interval class, it’s an awesome way to get your heart rate up and incorporate more cardio benefits to what you’re already doing here. I like to mix it in during the week between regular mixed classes. They are tough but amazing workouts that you probably burn tons of calories in.
You can really tell when new moves get introduced to DM because every instructor seems to pick up on it and incorporate it in. It’s so cool to me that the the workout is constantly being improved. I also really appreciate that every single class is different, even if you’re taking it with the same instructor the very next day. So you never get bored AND your body never gets used to the workout so you’re always working hard. The exercises are clearly well developed and based on deep knowledge of the science behind it, and the instructors are so well trained.
I’m moving from the area soon to a city with no TDM and will desperately miss it here :(

I purchased 2 packs of classes. I finished the 1^st, but not second.
What I loved about this place was their smooth operation. I like organized and efficiently run businesses. And to find one in the East Bay that is an exercise operation, I really appreciated that.
The exercise philosophy is pretty good, too. Small, precise movements, all starring the core muscles of the body. Who can deny the importance of that?
I tried about 4 different instructors, all had their strengths and all were very professional. One was a definite stand-​out. I regret I’ve forgotten her name, but she was substituting and was not a regular instructor there. She, however, was the only one to really inspire and kick it up a knotch. We were all dripping wet with effort and it was a blast.
But without that stand-​out instructor, the classes got. really. boring. YAWN. And the classes are just too expensive to be that stagnant.
Hey, some folks love this stuff and kudos to them for finding a good match. But for those in need of more sweaty, lively, cardio rush in their workout, this is not it.

So far Meghan is my fave instructor. Her principles class is truly introductory/​educational for those who are new… yet I still get a really intense workout!
I’ve been here about 5 times now and I really like it. Each instructor has their own style and no two classes have been the same (even if the same instructor teaches it). I’ve gotten my butt and thighs and abs and arms whooped each time I’ve been here and yet, for some reason, I still keep coming back. I love feeling sore the next day! :)

I’ve been thinking about going to the Dailey Method for a long time. By a long time I mean around two years. Well, I finally transitioned from the thinking stage to the action stage last week and I LOVE it.
Yes, it’s expensive, and I definitely felt that everyone in the room was more fit and more toned than me, but that can be motivating.
Here are the things that I like about it:
1. I’ve been to four classes and my body already feels and looks stronger.
2. They offer childcare.
3. Classes are 1 hour and fly by.
4. Instructors (so far) have all been very attentive and modify. In my case, they modify a lot.
5. Every class is different.
This type of workout might not be for everyone, but if you’re interested in a strong core and improved balance and posture, I’d give it a shot.

Yay free class! I love trying out new fitness classes so I’m so glad I got a chance to try the Dailey Method for free! Since I like pilates and yoga, I figured I’d probably like the dailey method too :)
The movements are really tiny but they huuuuurt! Lots of tiny thrusting, tucking, squeezing and holding. I’m still a bit young and immature so some of the moves made me want to giggle. :D
Our instructor Teresa was super enthusiastic and helpful! She walked around and fixed our postures and encouraged us to push ourselves and go lower or higher. A lot of the poses hurt after repeating for so long but you don’t really break a sweat.
It was definitely an interesting class and I’m glad I got to try it out but I’m not sure if I would make it one of my main ways to exercise.

So, the Dailey Method. I’d been meaning to check out this new type of routine after my friend swore that she got abs from this workout. I forgot that she was stick thin, so maybe it was easier for her to get abs, because I don’t really feel like DM did anything for me (except for the slight slight tone in my arms, but that’s mostly due to the weights).
I tried the New Client, since it was such a good deal! The instructors at Berkeley and Piedmont are generally really really nice and helpful. Shout out to Cat!
But if you’re looking for a really strenuous, sweaty cardio workout, I really wouldn’t recommend DM. I like to feel completely exhausted and disgusting from my sweat after working out because it actually makes me feel like I did something. DM… is not like that. Sure, it was extremely painful doing the workout in the one-​hour period. The trainers really make you work on your arms, calves, legs, etc. But after that one-​hour… nothing. I didn’t really feel as sore as I wanted to, nor did I feel that euphoric, adrenaline-​filled high that I usually get from a hard, cardio burning workout.
I definitely recommend this for people who only want to tone in their routine, but other than that… I also noticed that most of the instructors and those who go there wear Lululemon clothes. Understandable since the classes are really expensive, but as for a poor college student, it might make you feel out of place.

Finally got the chance to write my review for the great night I had with Nique and Unilocal amigas for a pulsating, muscle throbbing night. First time to try a Barre workout and it was definitely different and challenging. Theresa was very upbeat, enthusiastic and knew her stuff. She definitely challenged us all with her workout, but the good music was enough to make me sorta kinda forget my legs were shaking after 1 million pulses. If you are looking for a good Barre workout make sure to come check this place out.

I took a free class for Unilocalers with Teresa as the instructor. As someone w/​foot problems, the idea of a low-​impact workout class was very appealing to me.
The facility seems clean and well-​maintained, which is always a plus. There is free childcare provided during certain classes, as well. Plenty of lockers in the restrooms to keep your belongings secure.
I really liked having Teresa as our instructor. She was energetic, funny, and attentive to the students. She went around the class & gave individualized help and corrected our technique. Teresa provided options to make the exercises more or less difficult, so the class can be adjusted to fit a variety of fitness levels so that it challenges you no matter where you are on the spectrum.
The class was a combination of mat work and barre work. Pretty fast paced, and there’s music with a good beat to keep you motivated.
There was a lot of pointing your toes & standing on the ball of your foot, etc. — as a result, by the end of the class, my bunion was hurting.
So, the Daily Method probably is not great for my foot issues, BUT it does seem like a great whole-​body strengthening/​toning workout.

Ahhh… so many lovely ways to exercise, so little time. I’ve been dying to try The Dailey Method for a couple of years now so was thrilled when our Unilocal East Bay Community Manager Nique created an event to try a class.
The hour long class was a great workout and focused on many micro movements designed to hit several trouble areas, especially focusing on glutes & abs. For this reason, it reminded me a tiny bit of Pilates. Our instructor Theresa was an upbeat and enthusiastic instructor who was very helpful correcting our forms in the various poses.
The facility was very inviting and clean. Loved the high ceilings. The locker rooms have electric lockers and towels available for use. It’s located on Ashby Street, near the heart of Elmwood, so parking is challenging.
I’d definitely do another class again but not sure if it makes it into my top 5 ways of exercising. I think I’m still a bigger fan of sweating my ass off in my hot power yoga or Spin classes. But if I had all the time and money in the world, I would definitely incorporate this type of class into my week.

Dear Husband,
Tonight I did something I’ve never done before. After a long day at work, I found myself putting on something more comfortable to go out in. I was alone. I parked my car on Ashby and found myself in front of a large building. As I entered and began my walk down the long hall, I looked back, wondering if I was making the right decision.
I met a woman tonight; her name is Teresa. She is funny and strong and confident, and I knew right away she was glad I was there. There were other women — they mostly seemed as anxious as I did. None of them had done this before either. Teresa locked the door behind us and lead us into a room. She already had music playing to set the mood.
My dear, do you remember those audio books I told you about? With Christian Gray??? I think that Teresa is a distant relative of his. Her red room of pain had green walls. And instead of hooks in the ceiling it had bars and ropes. I could tell by looking at her she was not going to go easy on us.
As the minutes passed, ever so slowly, my buns were squeezed and held, my hips thrust and tucked, my legs started to shake, almost violently… you know what I’m talking about… and my inner thighs screamed for mercy. Teresa watched me. She told me when she didn’t like what she saw — and when she did. She watched all of us, so closely. It was hot and sweaty and sometimes almost painful. The only thing that stopped me from crying out was watching the other girls. If they could do it; I could too.
When it was all over, I found myself smiling. I completed a one hour barre class? Me? In the shape I’m in??? Tonight, I learned how strong and determined I am. And how flexible I can be. And how fun working out can be. Tomorrow, I’m probably going to have to learn to crawl cuz I’m sure walking will be next to impossible.
Husband, you would have been so proud of our workout! But I’m so glad you weren’t there to see it! (Maybe if you’re nice, I’ll show you the tuck and hold move we repeated over and over.)
Love, me

I attended my first Dailey Method class today (the Sun. 9:45 mixed level class) — and whew! what a work out! I was by far the worst in the class (my core strength is nonexistent, i’m not flexible at all, and by the end my legs were literally shaking), but everyone, from the instructor to the veteran participants were extremely helpful. There were also a couple of instructors participating in the class as well, so it was nice to have some extra points of reference and other people to look to when I didn’t understand a move.
The atmosphere at the studio is great as well — space is so nice and clean, and the woman who works at the desk was also extremely pleasant and helpful. I also loved that the instructor introduced herself to me and all of the other new participants before class started, and told us exactly what we needed and where to sit — things liked that always make me nervous on the first day of any new exercise class, so it was nice to be told exactly what to do!
This studio made a great first impression on me, and I will definitely be back to try the «basics/​principals» class, which moves at a slower pace and allows you to focus more on the individual moves. I think I’ll get more out of the program if I attend a few of those before diving back into the sunday morning mixed-​levels class, which was a little intimidating! I’m sore, but my endorphins are up and I’m already excited to try out my second class in 2 days!
Also, I know these classes seem pricy, and at $ 20 a pop they are — but I really think it’s worth it for the overall experience, and the fact that the workout really hits all major areas — core, arms, glutes, etc. I’m a Cal graduate student, so it was hard to justify spending $ 20 on one class, when I can work out at the Cal gym for $ 10 a semester! But, there’s nothing like this offered at Cal (unless you were to try to go to every separate Yoga, Pilates, and strength training class offered, which is impossible), so for me personally, especially with the discounted New Year 10-​class pass, I think it’s worth it.