barre3

Definitely loved this place. The front desk was kind, friendly and attentive! At first I thought baree was going to be a little workout BUT the next morning my legs were sore enough to feel like I’ve just come off a squat machine. The instructors are very talented and pay attention to each individual. The exercise itself targets tiny muscles you wouldn’t have thought to target in your everyday gym routine. Definitely worth the time and money.

Sorry for the 1star, when I think of a barre class, I want to have a good workout. Unfortunately this type of barre class is just so so sleepy!
Not challenging enough:(
I wish they would give options/​modification for people that would want more of a workout. Variation for each pose for people that want more advance poses… And teacher correcting the pose instead of saying how they can’t do a certain pose or hate a position… Just my thoughts…

I cant believe i havent done a review! This studio is amazing!!!
Everything about about Barre3 is just perfect. The instructors are so nice and encouraging, everyone is so friendly and they know you by name. I love the atmosphere as well, very relaxing and bright! They also have an online option for people who travel etc. Im so glad i got to be a part of such a wonderful studio!

I rejoined this barre studio about two months ago as part of my «lose my pregnancy weight and shape» project :) Barre has been really effective in helping me accomplish this goal. Exercise here is a type of ballet-​inspired exercise at the barre, as well as a few minutes of cardio work with light weights. The class basically works all parts of the body! I also enjoy being stronger and more flexible since it helps me do other exercise I love (I also do yoga), and is just helpful in everyday life.
If you are not familiar with barre exercise, the work at the bar focuses on very small movements («up an inch, down an inch»), that you repeat and hold for long enough for the muscle to start burning (literally shaking sometimes). While for some people this may not seem like much of a workout, the results speak for themselves, you get lean and toned muscles if you do this type of exercise a few times a week.
Also a plus, the staff is organized, welcoming and friendly (they quickly learn your name!) and the studio is clean, and airy.
Another plus, they have child care on the premises, so a lot of Moms do exercise while their little ones are in the room next door.
Despite the positive experience I am giving four and not five stars, for a few minor issues:
*I am not such a fan of the «you enroll in class, and if you don’t cancel sixty minutes before, you pay a fifteen dollar fine.» I have a toddler, and cannot always ahead of time know if I will be able to make it. So, I don’t enroll until the last minute to avoid the fine issue, which then brings me to a second issue. The classes fill up, and especially in weekends they don’t offer enough classes for the demand and it is not always possible to still go, if you decide on short notice.
*Another issue for me is something that probably only bothers me, and is likely a plus for most people, but I find the music really loud (coming out of three or four speakers in a fairly small room), and it interferes with my concentration on the exercise. I find that such loud music is out of sync with the small movements at the barre, and kind of jars me sometimes. Then again, I am more sensitive to sounds than average, so it is probably not an issue for most people.
Overall, I definitely recommend this studio. Do exercise a week times a week there, and you will see amazing results!

I took advantage of my Groupon finally and I am simply hooked on these classes. Yoga will always be my favorite but these classes are challenging & fun. The instructors are all fantastic. My buttocks is getting toned. My abs well… that has always been my problem area. Oh well. I love that area too. The goal is alignment of our bodies. Definitely, I feel great & I am getting toned. I’m signing up after groupon.

This was my first time doing the barre workout. I had a great time! The workout was fun, yet challenging. I have been doing crossfit for the past several months which tend to be more extreme, so I appreciate how the barre workout is very graceful and flowing and focuses on the areas of the body which can be trouble spots for many women. The workout was difficult, effective, and addicting! The front staff were very friendly, gave me a tour of the facilities, and answered my questions. Hailey, the instructor, was super sweet and helped guide me through the movements. She was very encouraging as well. I definitely plan to come back again. :)

I love Barre3! I’m a newer student and first signed up with ClassPass. I live and work in UTC so the location is perfect for me. After going to many different studios with ClassPass, I realized after maxing out my 3 times a month at Barre3, I really wanted to go more often. I went to a couple other barre studios and while I also got a great workout, I really connected with Barre3 more than the others. Barre3 is not just about your body, it’s also about your mind and having a positive attitude. Other barre studios just focus on how your body is going to look in 6 inch heels. Well, I don’t wear 6 inch heels and while I do want to lose weight and tone, I also want to feel good about myself. This workout is still challenging, some classes more than others but it varies every time so you don’t find yourself bored. I love Barre3 so much, I dropped ClassPass and decided to sign up for a Barre3 monthly membership. I’m obsessed! Thanks Barre3!

Can’t believe I haven’t written a Unilocal review yet! Left a review on their Facebook page a while back but this place deserves a 5 star anywhere I can leave it.
I started off sometime last year and traveled and moved within the few months that I took off. I hated the time ‘off’ I had from this Barre studio. I was addicted… literally. Any day I had a class scheduled, my entire mood for the day was positive and full of energy as I was looking forward to my class. And never, ever had my class let me down… ever. Each and every instructor that I have taken a class with has been amazing, knowledgable and extremely friendly.
Putting aside friendliness and hygiene (their studio is SO clean and well kept), each instructor looks AMAZING. They are fit, healthy and clearly know the importance of loving your body. They are the people you look up to for motivation to maintain your fitness. I’ve always believed that whenever taking fitness or nutritional advice from someone, they have to not only play the part, but LOOK the part.
My husband says there’s a ‘glow’ in my face whenever I come home from taking my barre classes. I moved FORTY MINUTES away and ACTIVELY reached out to reestablish my membership… I will gladly drive out to make sure I get my workout in at Barre3. Sometimes, I kill myself and take two classes back to back just to get in a more intense workout as to ‘reward’ myself for making the drive out there.
Membership is $ 120 a month for unlimited classes, online classes and recipes, along with 15% (?) off merchandise. They have a small, clean play area for kids, 2 bathrooms, and a changing room. They also have a waiting area to hang out before class and cubbies all around to keep your personal belongings. You can bring your purse and valuables inside the class because they have cubbies in there too!
They provide cold water with cups in case you forget your water bottle and once in a while have snacks for the afternoon classes.
I HIGHLY recommend barre socks. You can find some really nice ones on Amazon for about $ 10. Always a good idea to have a strong grip with some of the moves you’ll be doing!
This is NOT an easy workout just because it’s low impact. This can become so intense and make you want to quit despite how long you’ve been doing this for. The instructors are always there to motivate and push you to your limits… limits you didn’t even know you had.
After about a week, you’ll notice how much your strength, balance and flexibility has increased… imagine doing this for a year… then two… then three… your body WILL transform if you keep hitting your edge. Those baby movements target muscles that have been quiet for so many years and they will cry in pain afterwards… a good pain!
I will NEVER look for another Barre studio. Barre3 won my heart from day one.
Join. Your body will thank you.

Amazing work out! Even my husband agreed! We worked muscles there that we normally don’t and felt great for days! Highly recommended!!!

I’ve been wanting to try barre, so, of course, I brought my husband with me to our first class here today. I had spoken to Rachel when I called yesterday to find out what this place was about, and she helped me reserve our class. She was super knowledgeable and was so great at answering all of my questions.
When we walked in, we were greeted by Kaitlyn. She was also very, very nice and welcoming. We signed waivers for the class and a waiver for 3 year old for childcare. Yes, they have childcare for $ 5! Woot woot! And that was something I was definitely looking for in addition to an awesome barre class/​experience. We were soon greeted my Tori, who was going to be teaching our class. She explained what we would be doing and asked about any injuries and concerns that we had.
After 5 minutes of warming up, I was sweating my butt off. I usually run 8 miles a couple of times a week and do weights, too. Wow. I found some muscles I never even knew I had. We did some gnarly exercises with the ball in between our thighs (tee hee), and I was dying. I loved Tori’s energy and appreciated her helping us watch our forms without making us feel like complete idiots. The music was great and wasn’t obnoxious at all. It was easy to see what she was doing, since there’s a mirror, and she makes her way around the entire room. If you can’t keep up at any time, or the stretches and exercises are a bit much for your range of motion, you can make your own modifications. And she doesn’t make you feel like a loser for doing that! She welcomes it!
When I informed my husband yesterday, via text, that we were going to a barre class, he asked if it involved drinking. Um, no… not a bar. Barre. He asked me what it was. I told him, «Barre incorporates pilates, yoga, and (wait for it)…ballet.» I thought he’d run, not walk, away from me. He didn’t, and he ended up getting a good workout. He was sweating… a lot. Yes, he was the only guy in class, but no one made him feel weird about it at all. We did use the ballet barre, but it wasn’t the focus of the class. We also didn’t do a lot of ballet moves. When I first heard of barre classes, I thought it was a bunch of women in leotards doing ballet moves as a workout. Not that there’s anything wrong with that…
A single class is $ 23, but there many packages and deals available now. I had a fabulous experience and would definitely go back. Now, if only I can get my hubby to join, too.

Had my first class today! Kate the instructor was phenomenal and I’m awful with names but the receptionist was super friendly, professional, and informative!
I am by no means in shape but I used to be… So I thought it wouldn’t be too hard, and sure enough this is the hardest workout I’ve ever done, but they encourage you to take it at your own pace and offer modified versions of an exercise to lower the intensity if needed (which still kicks butt).
The place is really clean and they offer towel service which is a really nice touch. There are cubbies for you and a daycare service that is offered which is really convenient for mommies. Being a resident nearby, I love the location! But there’s plenty of parking for those who have to drive. And it’s fun. I couldn’t hang for the entire first class but I’m signed up again for tomorrow!
All of the great reviews I’ve read about this place are true. Love it and wish I had started sooner :)

Just in town visiting and was greeted warmly, had a great workout and would definitely pop in again when I’m in town.
I’m already a member of barre3 Scottsdale, AZ and highly recommend the barre3 regimen to anyone!

Jump start your day with a full body workout at barre 3. No matter what shape you’re in, it’s a good test of conditioning and endurance! Tori did a great job, keeping everyone on pace and with good form throughout.

I’ve been going to this studio on and off for a little over a year with Groupon memberships and community free classes. Barre3 is huge on community fitness and working together. They’ve partnered many times with Athleta over at the UTC mall for free outdoor classes.
The studio is simple and clean. The service is friendly and welcoming. It doesn’t matter if you know all the teachers and go daily or if you are someone like me, who goes sporadically, they are all there to help you have a good workout. You have to sign up for classes before they fill up and there is a cancellation fee if you are a no show. I believe it’s $ 20 – 25. It really holds you accountable for making it to class.
They have a dressing room, bathroom and cubbies for your things. They have a daycare and a small retail area to purchase gear. There’s always parking in the lot. Definitely check it out.

Lately being a devotee of just about it all – yoga, P90, pilates, running – but my current favorite is heated yoga. Suffice to say, I’ve been skeptical of the latest workout trend, barre classes. With their highlight of combining ballet barre, yoga, and Pilates, how hard could they be i thought?
I found out during my first trip to barre3 UTC (they have other locations across the country, and you can also get workouts online for free — CRAZY). The class uses a ball, a wrap, and light weights (people in class use 1 pounders!). With just these and coming from Pilates reformer, i was already bias thinking how is this going to tone me up. But with barre3’s use of isometric holds and small (SMALL one-​inch), KILLER controlled movements, barre3 definitely builds muscle and burns fat. Do not let the light weight and dainty plies fool you. Those leg and arm workouts are killer.
There’s not as much cardio as other workouts that I would like, but I still sweat pretty hard and feel really good at the end. The 1 hour classes go by too quickly! I also really like that they offer a ton of modifications (easy and hard). It also feels really good when you’re doing the exercises and your legs are on fire and shaking uncontrollably like crazy (Instructor: «Embrace the shakes and quakes»). And you shake all the time.
Con: they charge you $ 15 if you forget to cancel class an hour before it starts.

Great experience and awesome staff. Really fun class and the instructors are super attentive. Love this place!

I have never done a barre class before but this class was amazing! Great music, friendly people, and our instructor, Debbie, gave a ton of moderations/​options for newbies and people with injuries. From what I experienced this class was an integration of Pilates, cardio, and yoga all in one! I absolutely loved it and will be back this week with a friend!

I never thought I would get hooked on barre3. This is the type of studio where the women are all good looking and everybody wears lululemon strappy tank tops with yoga capris. The other ladies working out aren’t super friendly, and people kind of avoid eye contact. So I come to class in the only yoga capris I have with a free t-​shirt I got somewhere. And you know what? I’m hooked! I have never exercised consistently 4 – 5 times per week in my life, and barre3 gets me to do that.
Barre3 is a mix of barre, pilates, and yoga, so it’s a little different from traditional barre. The 60 minute flow is something like this:
— Warm-​up with some aerobic toe taps and stretching
— One-​minute plank
— Leg exercises at the bar– this gets your legs going and your quads are on fire. This is a series of being on your toes and doing some combination of squats. It usually starts with small «barre3 one-​inch movements» to isolate the muscle. Then, you flush it out with larger range movements.
— Combo arms/​legs work with weights– you’re in some form of a squat and doing bicep/​tricep/​shoulder weight work
— Seat work on your butt, side butt, and hamstrings exercise
— One-​minute plank
— Core work with weights and a stability ball
— Cool down, stretching
It’s true that there’s not as much cardio as other studios, but I still sweat pretty hard and feel really good at the end. It also feels really good when you’re doing the exercises and your legs are on fire and shaking uncontrollably like crazy («embrace the shakes and quakes»).
All of the instructors are super energetic and nice. They have similar styles and sometimes say the same phrases, but the biggest difference between them may be the tempo and genre of the music and how they count. Some countdown faster than others, which of course, I like more, and others draw out the countdown where they say «10 more seconds», but it’s actually 20 real seconds. I personally like the energy of Kait, Stephanie, Katelyn, and Jessica, but I love the corrections that Joan, Julie, and Shannon help with. Lauren’s (the owner) classes are the hardest.
The studio is located in the same plaza as CSV, so there’s plenty of easy parking. There are two rooms where one is smaller and in the front of the studio and the main room is larger and in the back. Most classes are in the back, so I never had to worry about people looking in or feeling uncomfortable.
One of the nicest things I have found about this studio is the focus on the thoughtful, little details. Forgot water or your hair tie broke? They have extras for you, and don’t charge for it. Done with class? Just walk out– the barre3 team will wipe down the mats for you. They don’t require certain attire or sticky socks, because they have hardwood floors and aren’t lazy about cleaning them often. Classes ALWAYS start and end on time. And the bathrooms are considerately loaded with all sorts of products like dry shampoo, face wipes, etc. to help you easily transition to wherever you need to be after class.

Barre3 is a KILLER THIGH workout! If you are new to barre, then this is a great studio to start out in because they are great with correcting form! One thing I really like about Barre3 is their 3-​step sequence method, which is really different to others that follow the traditional Lotte Berk method like Bar Method, Pop Physique, etc. For studios that follow the Lotte Berk method, they teach you to do the movements in small isometric ranges. However, in Barre3, their 3-​step sequence methods involves doing the movement first in a small isometric range of motion, then in a large range of motion, and finally, holding the position! Holding it was really tough because the instructor would either ask you to lift up one heel or take your hands off the barre for balance! I’ve been to a bunch of barre studios before, but in Barre3, I was constantly finding myself take breaks! I also like how the class is different every time.
Now, lets talk about the studio. During my first visit, I like how they gave me a tour around. They have two different rooms with cubbies inside and outside the rooms. There is a separate changing room, which I love. I do wish that they have more than one changing room though because a lot of people take advantage of it so if you’re coming from work, I suggest that you come in with your workout attire already to avoid the wait. They also have a small daycare out in front of the lobby. All of the instructors are really awesome, especially the owner, Lauren! They give out clear instructions and they’re also really friendly and encouraging. I like how they include some modified movements. You just won’t see that in many of the other barre studios.
So why give it an average rating? Well, it’s more like 3.5 stars than a 3, but it isn’t a perfect workout for me. I do wish that they incorporate more cardio. A lot of the core work is emphasized on the thighs and I feel like I have to sit in an iron chair position for most of the exercises. I also wish that there are more workouts on the arms so I don’t feel that it was a complete full body workout. The abs exercises are also short and they aren’t that challenging for me. One last thing that I don’t really like is the busy location. Barre3 is located across the street from UTC and next to JHCC. It can be difficult to find parking especially during lunch time and surprisingly, it gets really full in the noon class. I also think that they pack in more people than they should because it can feel cramped sometimes especially when doing the warm ups.
The staff here are great and the studio is nice, bright, and airy. However, for a 60 minutes workout, it just isn’t as intense as the other barre studios that I’ve tried.

So far I love the teachers and all the classes.
The times are very convenient for me as well since I work full time. Loving it!

I [heart] barre3. The studio is cute and clean! Not to mention that the instructors are fabulous.
Yoga, Pilates, and a ballet barre. Great concept. Intense exercise that’s fun enough to keep you in the game. Plenty of exercise modifications for different fitness levels. The focus is on tiny movements and then a flushing-​out of the muscles with full-​range motions.
The Barre3 workout intensity varies with each instructor, and each instructor has her focus. One day it’s all about the bass, then the next day your heart is pumping from a quick cardio session. All-​in-​all, a good barre studio. And they wipe down the mats for you ;)

Love this place! Such a good work out. It’s such a cozy and welcoming studio, everyone is always so nice, especially everyone who works here.
This was my first barre experience and I love it. It is an amazing workout. You work out all muscles with small movements, which sounds easy, but you will be shaking the whole class (this is a good thing).
The classes are always fun and upbeat with music blasting. Oh and you see results right away! Definitely recommend!

Barre3 is my first experience at barre and I love it !
I am not a gym lover, I prefer personalized attention and Barre3 UTC is exactly that … !
Cozy Studio … Everyone is very friendly and make you feel welcome !
Great Workout … Love the Shakes & Quakes !! Jessica & Lauren have made me permanently sore ;) Katelyn, Tori B. & Stephanie W. are also Awesome !
Barre looks easier than it is … Don’t be fooled !
Body changes will depend on your dedication like any type of workout, barre3 is very helpfull for stress relief. Barre is not a super high impact workout but it will make you sweat and it will give you an energized day + a good night sleep.

«Up an inch, down an inch. Up an inch, down an inch. Up an inch, down an inch. And pulse, pulse, pulse, pulse.»
…Seemingly innocuous words that in practice, shake every fiber of your musculature during a Barre3 class to the brink.
Barre3 is a great combo of pilates, yoga and barre work. Upbeat music, a clean atmosphere and friendly check-​in people make this a wonderful experience.
I’ve taken a few classes here all with different teachers/​times, and have found that some teachers are AWESOME at encouraging folks to modify and others casually mention it every now and again, but don’t really embrace it.
If you’re a newbie — don’t let your competitive ego take over — listen to yourself and modify to what feels best for you. You don’t have to plié all the way down. Take it in stages. The next day you’ll be sore anyway — don’t make it worse than it has to be!
Be sure to bring some water and a towel. If you’re giving the class you’re best energy, you’ll sweat more than you think. Though, I’ve found that pacing myself during the lunchtime classes and a little quick freshen up, I’m still business ready for the afternoon at work.

I’m giving 5 stars for service, and Lauren’s class.
Clean studio, decent amount of class times where I would be able to come several times a week. Lauren gives great instruction and works the WHOLE body. She was very accommodating in signing me up for my first class and also sent a follow-​up email after my first class. I also took a class with Jessica. She was good too, but I was hoping for a little more workout. I can’t speak for the other teachers though — didn’t get a chance to try more classes yet.
I would come here again.

I’ve taken a couple classes at barre3 at the studio and a couple of classes at Hotel La Jolla.
First off, everyone at the studio is so nice! They are super friendly and the instructors definitely know how to keep the class going, encouraging us, and making it fun while our legs are shaking like crazy. I’ve taken other barre classes before and the class is similar to other barre studios where you use free weights, a band, and ball. You may not use all items in every class. The workout definitely varies and I do feel that my heart rate stays up a little bit more at barre3 compared to other places (even though this isn’t cardio barre).
The studio itself has wood floors, so you either need to go barefoot or wear barre socks. There are 2 rooms (one smaller than the other), so in the evenings, they offer classes in both studios. They also have a childcare area, and 2 changing rooms, and restroom (no shower).
They focus a lot on being able to do barre3 anywhere, so the classes at Hotel La Jolla have been a lot of fun. Being able to workout with a view of La Jolla shores in the morning has been awesome!
If barre3 were only closer to my house, I’d be there more often… I just need to get off my butt during the week and make it in after work!