Xtend Barre Scripps Poway

I came here on Father’s Day cuz it was the last day of my ClassPass cycle (before prices go up 50% tomorrow!) so I really wanted to milk my membership lol. I did a #ClassPassTripleThreat today! Ended my cycle at 27 classes= $ 3.67/class. Yep, ClassPass lost money on me! Xtend Barre is located on the corner of Pomerado Rd/​Scripps Poway Pkwy in the US Bank center next door to Lappert’s ice cream (and there’s a thai restaurant there too!).
This was my first time here and I took Elizabeth’s Barre Yoga Fusion class (75 minutes). Holy moses, what a workout! It had everything I love in a workout: cardio, strengthening, toning, stretching and yoga! I thought I was gonna die in class, but somehow I made it! Her music & energy were awesome and I plan on taking her fusion classes whenever I can. It’s 45 min of cardio intensive barre (and hand weights) followed by 30 min of yoga/​stretching. She offered modifications and hands-​on corrections, which I both very much needed, due to my injuries, and appreciated!
Because it’s kind of out of the way for me, I probably wouldn’t come here just for straight up barre (since Studio Barre & The Bar Method are close to me), but I can’t get this barre yoga fusion class anywhere else, so I’m gonna strive to have a #ClassPassAdventure 3/​mo here for her classes. I’ll bring Shalayna A. too; she’s my #ClassPassYelpieSista.
Just as a side note: I’ve done barre classes at Studio Barre, The Bar Method, The Dailey Method, Barre 59, & Barre3 and all are very different. My top 3 faves, in no particular order, are TBM, SB & now Xtend Barre, all for very different reasons. See my list #ClassPassAddict for my reviews on the other barre studios. But I’d have to say, Elizabeth’s class (and as an instructor) is pretty much one of the best I’ve ever taken. I’m still smiling after class!
Great way to end my evening. I’m gonna take a lavender peppermint infused epsom salt bath and pray to God that I sleep thru the nite tonite. Sleep maintenance insomnia sucks!
Thanks for the fantastic class, Elizabeth. I wish you lived closer cuz then you could teach yoga & spin at Crunch CV!

REALLY wanted to do this regularly, and I tried. But they pack the classes in like sardines. Literally hitting people next to me at times. They should limit class sizes. If they would, I’d join. But back to yoga I go…

LOVE. I’ve tried 5 different barre studios in the north county/​Poway area, and Xtend Barre (Scripps and Camino del Sur) are by far my favorite classes to attend. The studios are clean, welcoming, and have cool decorations on the walls. The instructors are so friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming (specific shoutout to Elizabeth and Mandi). They will give you adjustments if you’re doing positions wrong, which makes the work-​out that much more effective. My favorite class here is a barre/​yoga fusion, which is 45 minutes of barre followed by 30 min of yoga, and it just hits the spot. You work your butt off then get to stretch and unwind, all packed into one class. If I didn’t love the variety of classpass so much, this is the one and only studio company I would pay to go to monthly.
The first class is always free, so give it a try! Your butt will thank you later

It’s not 5 star because the class are inconsistent in intensity and speed. It was difficult to follow some of the instructors. Not enough room and not enough focus on posture which is really important. I wasn’t doing it right the first few classes and one instructor fixed my posture and that made a big difference.
Bought a groupon. Staff is extremely nice, instructor are different some focus more on posture than others. Killer leg workout. Too expensive for me personally but I think it’s comparable to other barre places.
If you can afford it then I recommend this place.

This studio is great!!! People here are very nice and helpful. Especially instructors they help a lot with posture and everything while working out. Coming here for a month and excited to see some toning here and there, Vicki McDonald and Elizabeth are my favorite!!!

I am visiting relatives in San Diego and wanted to take a few barre classes so that I don’t lose the work I’ve done at home in my barre classes. I absolutely loved this class! It was the perfect combination of ballet (actual ballet moves), cardio, weight training, and intensity. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town. Thanks!

Took my first class tonight and it was a great workout. Totally different than the other classes I take. I purchased a deal through Living Social with an expiration date of December 31^st. Because of surgery, I wasn’t able to use it. I spoke to Sara, the co-​owner, who told me she would honor my deal when I was ready to try it. Post treatments and 7 months after expiration, I was cleared to exercise and she still honored the deal even though she didn’t have to. Now that is wonderful customer service! Thank you Sara and Xtend Barre!

Did a free first trial (very smooth the online system of signing up) and it was an awesome class. I am currently browsing to take barre classes close to home and work and this is totally an option, although is not the closest to me. The look and feel was exactly the same as I got in Fit in 60, same wall color, lamps, ceiling, mats, except the music and the teacher:). The class was small in size, but the person in the front desk told me they can fill up quickly, which would be too much in my opinion to have up to 20 people in a small studio. Overall, great workout and treated very well as free trial.

I’m obsessed. I’m a Southern girl who by nature, does not like to sweat. Being in a class full of fit ladies with the stamina of a herd of gazelles can also be intimidating. But Angie and her staff are so welcoming and encouraging, that any woman who wants to channel her inner ballerina can do so with no shame. But let me tell you — these classes are no cakewalk. You will struggle, you will burn, you will sweat. Your legs and arms will be shaking and begging for mercy. And when it is over, you will inexplicably look forward to the next class.

There are so many barre and Pilates studios out there. What makes Xtend barre different from the rest? Xtend barre has wonderful staff, the instructors are amazing and each one is different. All the classes will give you the challenge your body needs to reach your fitness goals. I have been a member here for almost a year and each class I still sweat like crazy and feel challenged each and every time. But I keep coming back, it’s become an addiction-​you have something new each time you go, this is what creates change in your body. Xtend Barre offers 3 different classes– (1) the traditional barre class the incorporates ballet and Pilates (2) piloxing is lots of cardio and Pilates (3) Xtend barre stick lots of arm and core work. All three compliment each other and give you the strong core, lifted butt, toned arms/​thighs, and cardio (which some barre classes don’t have) You will never get bored with the variety of classes and instructors. The instructors also make sure you have the right form so it’s like having a personal trainer every class. Most of the instructors remember you by name. What great customer service and always adding class times based on client input.
The studio also does challenges with incentives! Lululemon addicts — this is the place for you! I have done 3 of their challenges and have earned 2 lululemon outfits of my choice! I had been a member at another barre studio and the prize for their challenge was free 75 min intensive barre class, otherwise you would have to pay $ 30 even if you were a member. Where’s the incentive there? They also have lululemon apparel for sale in the studio which is always so tempting. There must be a reason why lululemon decided to partner with them, the other barre studio told me it was difficult to partner with them.
I am so happy I found xtend barre and very thankful for all the wonderful instructors and their motivation. I will continue to be a member and enjoy going to class every time. First class is free! Try it –you have nothing to loose. The membership and class packages are very reasonable compared to the studios out there. If you live or work near Scripps Ranch/​Poway area — check them out, you won’t regret it!

As an ex-​dancer who gained a lot of weight from inactivity and an injury, I am trying to get back in the groove again, I find that Xtend Barre truly is a great workout. I have done several Xtend Barre classes at various studios around San Diego and also Bar Method classes. Xtend Barre is by far the best method with the most cardio integrated into the workout. I particularly like this studio because the instructors all have a strong dance background.
What I love about XB is that it is for anyone who wants to get fit– not only dancers. The instructors walk you through each of the step and make adjustments accordingly. After each class, my entire body feels like Jello.
I highly recommend you give it a try! The first class is free so what do you have to lose? :)

I’m an early morning workout kinda gal so started my Barre experience with a 6:15 a.m. class. I was a little worried that there would only be ex-​dancers and hard-​core Barre ladies at that time. Thankfully, it wasn’t that intimidating and I was pleased to see a diversity of beautiful women of all ages, shapes, sizes and colors, show up for class.
Mandi was the first instructor I met. She was professional and helpful in initiating me to the studio. What impressed me most about her was that she asked me before class if I had any injuries or limitations that she should know about. I was just 7-​weeks post-​op from a hip surgery at the time so that was an important question. Mandi’s class was great; both fun & challenging! In my newbie opinion, Barre is like dance, ballet, pilates, body sculpting & yoga all mixed together. Despite that, I was surprised at how easy it was to follow the movements and they weren’t as complicated as I thought they might be. But don’t let that mislead you into thinking that this workout is easy. I wear a heart rate monitor and for approximately half of the class, I was at 80−90% of my max. And I am no stranger to a tough workout!
I’m a few classes in now and have also taken classes from Sara Y., who is a wonderful instructor as well. I like the music they play, but I can’t say I pay that much attention to it since I’m still learning so much this early in the game. In line with that, it’s still too soon for me to detect any major differences in my body. But I will tell you this, Barre has ended up being a really nice adjunct to my hip rehabilitation.
This studio is easy to find and decorated simply & elegantly. There is also a nice display of clothes (including some Lululemon for you Lulu addicts out there). There are cubbies for your belongings and I also like that they provide environmentally conscientious cloths for cleaning your mat & accessories. I’m kind of laughing to myself as I write «accessories» because what looks like a simple strap, band or small ball, actually ends up being like your worst frenemy!

I absolutely love Xtend Barre, but more importantly I love the results I’m seeing in my body.
As a recreational ½ marathoner (trust me… I’m not winning any Olympic medals, but I am keeping all my body parts in the right place!), I wanted something to compliment my weekly running routine and help tone some problem areas (post-​children mini-​muffin top & firm up the tooshy!) Xtend Barre has proven to be exactly what I needed.
The hour-​long classes are INTENSE and fast-​paced but super FUN. I’m always amazed when we’re winding down the class thinking, «Really? it’s already over?» Every class incorporates some basic, foundational moves, but offer plenty of variety so you’re rarely bored. You can vary the intensity of your workout based on your level of fitness, or in my case, depending on hard you want to push that day. Sometimes a post-​Xtend Barre workout means I have a tough time finishing a 5-​mi run the next day because my legs still feel like Jello!
But what I love most about Xtend Barre is the positive difference I see in my body. I’ve been going for just over a month, 2−3X/week, and am amazed at how tone my ENTIRE body looks/​feels. My lady lumps are firming up quite nicely and my mini-​muffin top has all but disappeared — whee!
Bikini season? Bring it on baby!

I have always had a short attention span for workout routines. The gym bores me, and I just also have so much going on that to take time out of my day to go to classes is a really big deal. That said, I have been going to my barre classes three times a week for about three weeks now, and I’ve looked forward to every single one of them. I don’t think I’ve ever gone anywhere to exercise at 8am on a Sunday before, but I have no problem making it to these classes.
These classes are fast-​paced, they kick your butt, you constantly hear people groaning in class, and my legs were shaking so bad once I was quite embarrassed. Like someone else said, it’s not for people who want maximum results for minimum effort. That said, all the instructors are very nice, make you feel very comfortable, and they are good about correcting posture and things like that. They are my inspiration, because they all look amazing!
I feel more energetic, I feel stronger, and I feel like I’ve found something that I can stick with, and will stick with. It’s a bit pricey, but I’d rather cut back on other areas so I can keep coming to these classes!

Xtend Barre is great! It’s a tough work-​out, but it’s always fun and fast-​paced so you don’t dread going.
Pros:
–Unlike other barre studios, they incorporate lots of cardio so you can feel the burn
–Fun instructors, they make the class zoom by working out all parts of your body
–You tone and build muscles
–You look darn good doing those plies and leg extensions
Cons:
–Pricey for a regular work out routine
–Instructors not perfecting my form enough
–Too much Katy Perry music
I recommend checking them out, they challenge your body in a new way!

I love this studio! It’s just down the street from my home and is a convenient place for me to get a good workout!
I love how the workouts make you feel longer and leaner. Depending who the teacher is, I find that there is a great variety of class intensities and they are always coming up with new exercises so that the classes don’t get too repetitive or boring.
I would totally recommend trying a Barre workout at this studio!

This is hands-​down the most difficult thing I have ever done! This is coming from someone who used to play soccer in high school!
Anyways, I’ve gotten terribly out of shape in the past year and that’s why I decided to sign up, I wanted to regain my health/​strength/​physique. I have been to only three classes and already I am seeing changes in how I look. Albeit, I am so out of shape right now that during class I’m sweating like crazy, my muscles are shaking, and I can hardly breathe ¾ of the way through… but it is SO worth it! I never thought I could feel so at home in a fitness class, but I really feel welcome here despite my fitness level.
If I feel stronger after 3 classes, I can’t wait to challenge myself by attending lessons regularly and seeing what I can achieve. Thanks Xtend Barre!

I am addicted to barre!
WARNING: This is not for people who want maximum results with minimum effort!!! I unapologetically call those people «lazy»!
These classes kick your butt, but you will see a change in your body immediately. My girlfriends and I laugh about how we’ve become a tiny bit more vain as a result of barre – we can’t help but stare at ourselves in the mirror, looking at the changes barre has made on our bodies.
I’ve only been doing barre for a couple of months, but here are a few things I’ve noticed:
–Stronger arms. They are more toned. The many, many pushups (Pilates and regular), free weight workouts and triceps work are to blame :)
–Flatter abs. Lots of core work. Seriously. Core ’til you cry.
–Stronger thighs. My legs were already toned from training for and running half marathons, but barre adds another level of toning, particularly to the thighs. We do a lot of plié, jumps, relevés and we’re on our toes A LOT.
–Increased endurance. Sweatin’ through cardio!
–Better balance. When you’re on your toes or one leg frequently, you’re forced to focus on your balance. When you’re on one leg, holding a ball, tapping the ball to the ground, then extending it to the sky, all to the beat of a fast pop song, don’t feel bad if you lose your balance :)
–Firmer butt. ’nuff said.
–MUFFIN TOP NO MO’!!! Most girls hate those two dinner rolls that pop out of the left and right sides of their jeans. Want to know how to lose them? BARRE! I don’t know how, but my muffin top is disappearing!
Despite my shaky-​ass legs, the moans, the groans and the crazy sweat that drips down my forehead into my eyes, it’s worth it. I HIGHLY recommend Xtend Barre. Hands down, best workout ever. I quit my gym because of barre! And, my 58-​year old mom joined me for a class.
Love the instructors (Angie, Shannon, Emma are the best!), love the music, love the energy and love the group of women (of all ages, shapes and sizes) dedicated to health, fitness, strength and eradicating muffin tops!

Barre for life! Seriously, this workout is addictive. Once you start, you can’t help but keep on going! While some new workouts can be intimidating or overwhelming, Xtend Barre is a positive, fun experience. And you feel GREAT!
I hadn’t been in a ballet studio since age 12 so was a bit apprehensive going in, but the teachers are all fantastic, and happy to help you with form when needed. The instructors are easy to follow and understand, and the classes are all diverse and energetic. You will sweat. You will shake. You will be exhausted. But it will all be worth it! It’s a complete body workout, and you will see results faster than expected. No prior dance experience necessary. :) It’s like a great mix of ballet, Pilates, and cardio. Good for the heart, body, and soul!
Yes, you can tell I drank the Kool-​Aid and am a total convert. It wasn’t long before I quit my boring gym and became a full-​fledge barre girl. Can’t recommend this place enough!

I LOVE Xtend Barre!!! I’m so glad I stumbled upon this gem while I was pumping gas at the nearby gas station a few weeks ago. Funny too, because I was just venting to my husband that I wished there were a yoga or Pilates place closer to home. I’m grateful for the convenient location and the wonderful people of Xtend Barre. Sara, the owner is really friendly and goes over any questions you may have about classes. Customer service at its finest! The instructors Emma and Sarah are great! They really do motivate you during class and are always willing to help you with any moves you may find difficult. The classes are beginner friendly and you are encouraged to modify moves if they deem too strenuous. The day after my first class, I was sore, but the ‘good ‘sore! Classes are fun and I’m addicted! I plan on going 3 – 4 times a week. I’ve already recommended Xtend Barre to friends!
I’ve been taking classes in the morning, and it really is a great workout to start off your day. The studio is extremely chic. The ceiling décor and the beautiful hardwood floors really give the studio character. I honestly can’t find a single thing about this place that displeases me. You should definitely give this place a shot– you will not be disappointed!