Pure Barre Pasadena

Just visiting, but this place is really not worth your time. The assistant manager, Anne Harriger, was really inept… didn’t know the classes or times, couldn’t really recommend anything. The rooms were way too hot and the workouts pretty slow, with really bad instructors. My advice is the owner needs to get new management, get rid of Anne, and give the clients the work outs they need.

Hands down the best barre class in Southern Ca — quite possible all of Ca! I know that’s a big claim, but being born and raised in CA and having tried all the different barre classes available at other studios, I have yet to find a better place to for a low-​impact total body workout.
Thank you to the instructors for keeping Pure Barre challenging and fun. They have all have backgrounds in different types of dance and fitness. Their unique expertise adds flavor and personalty to each of their classes. Plus, they are attentive to form and technique to ensure everyone has an effective and safe workout.
I have never been bored at Pure Barre. It’s always challenging and fun. The mind-​body experience is like no other and, to top it all off, I have seen significant changes to my shape and form.

I returned to Pure Barre and it has changed dramatically since I started in 2012.
1). Even on a hot day during warm-​up, they did not turn on the air conditioner stating that it was to make sure we «warmed our muscles up.» Seriously guys, this isn’t hot yoga! I know that this was a «modification» that they somehow created/​made people believe because when I first started in 2012 they always kept the fans/​air on. It was very uncomfortable to move in such stagnant/​hot air! I just think they’re trying to save money.
2). I miss the old instructors! I know that life moves on, but the fact that students who I took classes with eventually became instructors at the studio is mind boggling! I want an instructor who is trained and has previous experience at other Pilates/​Pure Barre studios.
3). Same, old music! I used to love that Pure Barre had interesting and motivating music but they no longer take the time to find fresh/​new music. Really sad listening to the «hot» song from two months ago.
4). They let DOGS walk onto the carpet of the studio. I’m allergic to dogs, so it was kind of troubling to know that dog hair would be on the floor during my workout. Very inconsiderate to clients allergic to animal hair.
This is the honest truth, coming from a consistent ex– pure barre lover. I’m sorry I cannot return here. :(

(For reference: I have been to this business twice. I have taken other barre classes from at least 6 other local competing businesses.)
PROS:
GOOD FOR MUSCLES: The workout really activates your muscles and tones your body.
CONS:
OBNOXIOUS TEACHERS: I’d heard about Pure Barre’s reputation for snootiness but figured it was nonsense. Oh no, it is 110% true! So many examples:
–They don’t give any motivation during the exercises. There’s a very unfriendly atmosphere.
–They don’t offer any modifications for common injuries.
–They seem very unhappy, as if they’re doing you a favor just by being there.
–I have some injuries/​old surgeries that require me to modify one or two exercises. I am used to this. I got SUCH attitude from the teacher. I stopped doing an exercise that I was unable to do because of injury. She came over to me and scolded «this is the kind of thing you have to tell me BEFORE class.» I was quick to inform her: «I was here 5 minutes early for just that reason, but there was no teacher anywhere to be found…» (She came into the studio the minute class started, not a moment sooner.)
Ugh, such bad vibes from them!
WORKOUT IS LAME: It is soooo incredibly boring.
–Maybe part of this is because the teachers don’t make it interesting, they just call out like robots.
–Maybe it’s because the music is so nondescript you barely notice it.
–Maybe it’s because the moves just aren’t fun to do, not even in a silly way.
–Also, you need to step into a tiny circle of doubled-​up thick rubber tubing; it sits above your knees as a resistance band. However, it *hurts!* It digs into your legs. I still have bruising from it 2 days later. I’m guessing this doesn’t bother most people, but I’m also guessing I’m not the ONLY person bothered by it. So it seems like a bad choice to impose on everyone.
VERY UNCOMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS: (see pic– end of class, after the fans had been on for about 10 minutes, it was 81 degrees. It was probably more like 85 for the majority of the class.) For all the money this place charges, you’d think they could afford to turn on the air conditioning. Seriously, read the fitness manuals and recommendations by all the big names (ACSM, IFA, etc) Workouts should be around 70 degrees. Workout efficiency decreases by about 40% when you hit 80 degrees.

ClassPass Review — Pure Barre
Pure Barre is like Bar Method but on steroids! It’s uptempo, the music is louder, and the transitions are quicker.
I loved the workout. My legs were jiggling like jello in the refrigerator for most of the workouts. I really loved the class because there was a huge focus on the core. It’s pretty intense and if you’re like me, you’ll work up a nice sweat.
I park in the lot off green street and fair oaks. It’s 90 minutes free.

Voted Best Gym, Best Fitness & Weigh Loss Program and Reader Recommended Best Cardio Workout by Pasadena Weekly’s Best of Pasadena 2014!
When I first came to Pure Barre Pasadena I had no idea what a «Barre» workout was or that walking through the doors of PBP would completely change my life! I took my first class with Leah on the day they opened their doors in May, 2012. Holy abs! I had been doing CrossFit for about 3 years so I was completely shocked how intense the Pure Barre workout was.
The class is 55 minutes long and focuses on sculpting and strengthening your muscles while still maintaining all of your sexy, feminine curves!
I have now been a member of the Pure Barre Pasadena Staff for over 3 years and am currently the Front Desk Manager and I have been an Instructor for a little over a year. To me, Pure Barre is more than just a gym; It is a place for women to become a better, stronger, & more confident version of them self! No matter what your goals may be, we are here to support YOU, your fitness goals AND will do whatever we can to help you live a healthy, happy life beyond the barre.
This workout IS intense and will challenge you no matter what your fitness level is or how long you have been at the barre. All you need is a pair of grippy socks, a positive attitude and come ready to FEEL THE BURN. =) The 1^st class is just $ 15.00 so come see for yourself. =)

Will defin never go back to there! Poor service ! I have tired there third times and never felt welcome !! Staff there not friendly ! The receptionist has bad communication skill and made me feel uncomfortable! For this price. I like to go to somewhere else like The bar method!!!

So glad I found this place! It’s a Pilates class with a skosh of ballet. I’m not a dancer but the posture and some positions we do, makes me feel and seem like I’m doing ballet lol.
I bought the month unlimited package for $ 99 since I’m a first time client and I must say that in just 2 weeks I feel a huge difference in posture and strength. Since it’s more of a Pilates class the workouts tone your body from the inside out so you lean up very quickly vs lifting heavy weights and getting bulky. I have a membership at Golds Gym and since my body got accustomed to lifting heavy I stopped seeing a change in my body. I felt like I plateaued. Since I started coming here, I noticed a huge change and it feels like I’m shredding much faster than I would at Golds.
The classes here are VERY hard. No really. But it’s so worth it. Especially because of how much it costs lol. The girls here don’t sweat. I find it very bizarre lol. I sweat a lot, and don’t understand how/​why they don’t lol. So if you’re like me you have to bring a towel. The classes are at a fast pace so you don’t get a water break. If you’re a first timer I’d recommend letting the instructor know so they can help and keep an eye on you when it comes to form. All the instructor are so sweet here and if you’re new or not they make sure you’re getting a killer workout and correct your form of you’re not doing it properly. They want to see you shake and get your moneys worth. I love the fact that none of the classes are the same. As I mentioned before I’ve been coming here for 2 weeks and none of the classes have been the same.
A few tips for this place:
— change before getting to class. They don’t have much space for you to do so at the studio.
–arrive at least 10 minutes before class to get spot in the studio and to put socks on since they won’t allow you in if you’re more than a couple minutes late.
— park in 90 minute parking across the street on fair oaks and green. It’ll take you 2 minutes to walk to class from there, and parking is free
— for first time peeps, come to class with an open mind and know you’re going to be getting an awesome workout. Also know that this isn’t a «ballet class» it’s more like Pilates with the help of the barre
— when setting up get a band thats hanging on the wall behind the door, a ball, and a set of 2lb weights and 3lbers. Unless you see the long bands hanging on the barre, just get a ball and the sets of weights.
— bring sticky socks. It’ll make the experience much easier and you’ll get a better workout. But, socks sticky or not are mandatory.
— bring a workout/​hand towel if you glisten a lot, like me :)
— they usually have different deals every month so keep your eyes peeled for a good one.
— lastly, they have a rule against workout shorts — so wear pants or capris
Hope this helps. See ya’ll at the barre :)

Spoke with someone at 5:30PM about a pilates class at 7:45… She told me a little bit abt the class and what to wear.
I arrived at 7:46 (theres no parking so prepare to circle a little bit)… And the receptionist told me they just started and that she couldnt let me in without signing waiver forms… So i was like okay! Let me sign! & she was like «well its gonna be an additional 10 minutes before u get in because we have to go over equipment»
WTF??? I was like okay why didnt you explain this to me ovee the phone??? I also called @ 7:30 asking about parking. WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AS F*CK!

Definitely a solid workout. I’ve taken two classes via ClassPass and each session was similar but with enough little tweaks that it wasn’t predictable. The second class kicked my ass more than the first, which leaves me wanting to try it again and again to see how far I can push my body to reach full status ballerina.
You need to bring your own towel (if you glisten during a workout) and socks are mandatory (but they don’t need to be grip socks).

The Thursday night class lineup at my regular gym (Equinox Glendale) is not my favorite, so I decided to go to a Pure Barre class after a good friend of mine recommended it to me. I was a ballet dancer for 12 years (turned competitive cheerleader), so barre classes are always a nice supplement to my regular HIIT workouts. I also used to regularly attend Lithe Method classes (based in Philadelphia) and have been on a quest to find something on the west coast similar to that.
Anastasia was our instructor tonight and, in summary, the class was hard – very hard. I had to stop during the barre leg sequence quite a bit to stop my muscles from freezing up. I was a bit rusty, but I wasn’t terrible. To provide some background, I am in pretty good shape. I work out 5 – 6 times per week and have completed both the P90 and P90X3 series in the last six months. This class was tough. At various points during the workout I looked around the room and NO ONE ELSE was sweating. Meanwhile, I am a sticky mess! I think «They must be doing it wrong because this is so hard!»
That’s about where the good part of this review ends.
First off, there is no place to change your clothes. I thought this might be the case and luckily changed at work before I got there, but really? $ 30 per class and no changing facility? Ladies, for that kind of $$ you might as well get your money’s worth and join an actual gym like Equinox– showers, steam room and even, wait for it, lockers!
Secondly, as a number of other reviewers have already stated, there is almost NO instruction. I honestly thought to myself about 90 seconds into the class «good thing you’ve done this before or you’d be screwed!» I’m not sure how you west coasters do it, but that is no way to run a private studio. I suggest there be different level classes or at least explain what you are doing while you are doing it.
At the end of class, Anastasia came up to me and asked me my name. She then asked me, «have you ever taken a barre class before?» Ouch. I replied that I had, but had never been to this studio before. «Oh. Where did you take the classes?» Ooookay, I explained I did it quite a bit when I lived in Philadelphia. «Oh, so it must’ve been a Philadelphia version.» Reowr! Why pay $ 30 to be talked down to by someone who is not even educated in fitness?
Got it. Sorry not sorry, Pure Barre.

My new favorite workout!
I love the power of the barre and that burn tho… so good.

Leah is great because she does more booty workout, who doesn’t love bigger booty? Lol

3.5**
I enjoyed Pure Barre but I have to agree with Lily T’s review — class is SUPER fast paced and everybody seems to be a regular. There wasn’t much explanation besides «lift, up, down» etc. Thankfully I’ve taken several barre classes before so I was more or less able to follow along. I would NOT recommend this to beginners.
In comparison, I’ve taken classes at Centre Barre, Fit Factor Studio, and The Bar Method, where they provide more verbal instructions on body placement and technique, and also adjust you several times throughout the course. I definitely felt I received a more personalized experience at those other studios.
With that said, Pure Barre’s workout will kick your ass! It was way more intense, working each muscle longer and harder than other barre classes. It seems that my muscles are not quite up to the challenge :(I can see how this class would be a fave if you were a regular though, as it is very efficient and fast-​paced if you knew what you were doing!

I tried Pure Barre the other day and I do like the classes here. However, I feel that it is really fast-​paced and if I did not come here with a little prior experience in barre/​pilates, I would be pretty lost. I think it was a little overwhelming because there was not much explanations and everyone seemed to be regulars in the class because everyone seemed to already know the sequence of movements. Overall, the staff is nice and the instructors are helpful if you have questions.
Notes:
–Parking can be found on the street (meter) or you can try to park at one of the free 90 min parking structures. I hate that you have to worry about parking to just work out because sometimes it can be a hassle depending on what time of the day it is.
–Remember to wear grippy socks! They also sell them at their studio if you don’t have any.

Pure Barre Pasadena is absolutely wonderful!
Where to begin…
Each and every instructor is so lovely! They are helpful, encouraging, and above all extremely nice! There is always a warm smile and welcome the moment you enter the door! I love that!
The workout itself is amazing! Every class (I take) feels like the first, and although I may not be doing the moves 100% correctly, I am sore after each class, which is so awesome! The instructors always try to help and make sure you have the correct posture, etc. As mentioned above, each and every instructor is amazing and really gives you an awesome workout! Each instructor has their own twist, so each class will be different!
There are so many classes to choose from throughout the day which is really great! You are not limited to a handful of classes based on time or instructor preference! Any class you attend or any instructor you will have does not matter at Pure Barre, they are all the best!
Pure Barre is also great because class starts on time, kicks your butt, and then you leave. Really simple and no down time! In and out!
Parking is very convenient (meters or the lot).
I can go on and on!
Pure Barre Pasadena is amazing!!!

This class seriously kicks your butt into shape. Best sculpting and results I have seen in my body since hitting my 30’s. You don’t bulk up, just create lean, dancer-​like muscle definition and toned everything.
You’ll see a major change doing it 3 – 4 days a week and I recommend mornings. There is a great variety of times offered so evening if you can’t get a workout in until later in the evening the 7:45pm class is perfect.
Parking at the meters is free up until 11am AND after 8pm!!!
The moves can be a little awkward at first, but THIS REALLY WORKS.
Happy tucking: D

Love this studio and the teachers. Each class does different moves to the teachers choice of music. Get mentally prepared to lift tone and burn!
It took me close to 20 workouts (here and at previous studio combined) to feel like I was really getting the moves. Although in the meantime I still felt like I was getting a good workout.
Parking in free garage 90 min on green between fair oaks and Raymond. Can park at meters for free right outside before 11am. Prices are average for Cali studios. Can get a good deal though throughout the year on packages so keep an eye out through Facebook or Instagram!
Keeping a star for limited amount of classes during the day.

I’ve tried Pure Barre, Bar Method, and Cardio Barre — Pure Barre is my favorite. If I were to compare the three, I’d say that Pure Barre is for your cool little sister, Bar Method is for your mother, and Cardio Barre is for the black sheep of your family, dancing wildly to her own music.
I found the workout itself nicely paced, although the time given for stretching does lack. I thought everything was explained well — before my first class I was instructed on what a «tuck» is and received plenty of corrective feedback throughout every single class I took. You will get less attention during busier months (i.e. spring) due to generally larger class sizes + more newbies, though. Like other barre-​inspired workouts, it is divided into sections that target different body parts (warm up, arms, legs, «seat,» abs). The arms and abs sections here are *far superior* to other barre-​style workouts (BM arms were kind of a joke and BM abs gave me a sore neck every time).
Note: you might want to bring a towel because they’re stingy with the AC. It gets HOT!
Jake was definitely my favorite instructor for his personality and feedback, but I also enjoy classes with Melanie and Leah.

I wanted to shake up my workout since I am a cardio junkie, so I decided to check out Pure Barre. My first class and I instantly got hooked! Yes, I was in pain but I welcomed it. Went the next day to Alexa’s class and more soreness came. I haven’t been sore after a workout in a while, so this is what exactly what my body needed to wake up muscles I did not even know existed! I went 4 times my first week! That’s how much I enjoyed it!
I love have the front desk personnel are joy pushy and are just simply welcoming and accommodating. My first class, the lovely lady even helped me get situated. I also enjoy how the students are not snobby. The instructor are energetic and do correct you in an unassuming way so you do not feel singled out. The music is wonderful. The class is energetic and fast paced and before you know, class is already over! I guaranteed you will be shaking when you leave but that just means you had an amazing workout!
I am still on the new student special but I an seriously considering the 6 month contract since it has been a while since a workout hooked me in! I really look forward to going to class!
Parking can be tricky. It’s either metered parking or the parking lot. Morning is not as hard as in the afternoon. So make sure to arrive early!