The Bar Method

I have been going to this studio for over a year and LOVE it! First, the workouts are amazing and transformational-​they kick my booty every time. Second, the instructors are encouraging, kind and passionate about ensuring you get your best workout. Lastly, the studio is impeccable! Try it and change your body and your life!

Awesome results & awesome instructors in a very safe zen environment. I began @ the bar method over a year ago with the intention of toning up. After the first couple months, I noticed that not only was the workout transforming my body– but also my mind. It’s like a moving meditation with mental and physical strengthening. Every class I am challenged to break through cognitive blocks, and I always leave feeling stronger! My posture & alignment have greatly improved, not to mention all the compliments:)

Love Bar Method. I am currently trying the groupon one month special. I have taken many barre classes at different studios and did not find them as challenging but still fun as Bar Method. I usually do hot yoga daily but have found this tones way more and quicker! I do run everyday as well as I feel I need the cardio but bottom line I would highly recommend this place is awesome!

Very impressed! I’ve been a regular in the 6am class for 3 months now, and if I ever miss a day, my day feels totally off!
Clean spa-​like bathroom and, most important, quality barre instruction. I’ve taught barre myself for years so appreciate and am very particular about having an instructor that is prepared for class, genuine in her encouragement, and fun yet challenging. And what’s awesome is that ALL the instructors are amazing — you don’t have to pick and choose your class times based on who’s teaching. Thanks Jessica, Caehle, Ashley, and Darlene — love your classes!!!
Also, I received an email from Jessica welcoming me back to the Bar Method since it had been a few years, and I thought that was really sweet :)
Highly recommend!

Bar Method is one of the hardest workouts I have ever done while also being the most. After a few months I am so much stronger and see such a difference in my muscles thanks to the torturous thigh work. Everyone that works at Solana Beach is so sweet and helpful. Definitely worth it!

Great studio! Very clean and friendly facilities. Jessica is fantastic! She starts and ends the class on time, every time. Not only does she clearly know her stuff, she is very personable. She knows everyone’s name and makes sure that each person in the class has proper form. The individual attention is great! Caehle also very friendly and personable. I also liked that they give you a lot of options during the class to modify and/​or intensify your workout based on what your body needs. 4 words that summarize the studio: professional, friendly, clean, effective! Great workout!

Just signed up for the trial membership here, and am so touched by the staff. I even got a sweet little card in the mail from one of the teachers acknowledging my hard work in class. I was very touched, as who does that anymore?!
I will report my results from all of my hard work here in a few months, but so far, they’re a 5 stars kind of place and beautiful facility.

Very nice people, great studio, great workout. Just tried it for the first time yesterday and it hurt but it was good. Will definitely be a regular.

Love Bar Method and love love love this studio! The teachers are super encouraging and highly knowledgeable about alignment– you’ll never get injured here. The Bar Method has helped me get stronger in the surf I can out paddle some of the dudes now– and still have a feminine physique!

Just wanted to write a follow up review since I was so new when I wrote my first one almost a year ago.
Everything I said the first time has held true… if you ask my friends they would tell you I am obsessed with Bar Method because I talk about how great it is all the time.
I have definitely seen the difference in the shape/​tone of my body, and though I can’t yet do the splits, I am more flexible than when I wrote my last review. The instructors are friendly, and push you to do your best. The online sign ups for class hold me accountable.
I definitely recommend you give Bar Method a try (at least for a month before you make a final decision).
Thanks ladies at Bar Method! :)

I absolutely love my Bar Method workout! From the first day I came to class to «check it out» I was challenged in ways that I thought I couldn’t be. Aside from improving my flexibility, strength & muscle definition I’ve realized I get a lot more compliments from my hubby;)
Another plus is the fact that every single instructor is extremely knowledgeable and so consistent in the way they teach. I know for sure I will always get a thorough, tough workout!

The Bar Method is the only fitness class or routine that I’ve stuck to happily and willingly. I’ve been going regularly for over a year and my body has never been so strong. My posture, flexibility, and endurance have all improved! I am stronger today than even my high school athlete days. I get such a good sweat, shake and burn from Bar class that I always leave in a better mood than when I showed up.
I used to dance and am naturally very flexible but The Bar Method is structured in a way that even those who are not would be able to learn and improve easily. The instructors at The Bar Method Solana Beach are all so warm and friendly, patient and helpful. I feel like there definitely is a community, a Bar Method family. The facility itself is clean and well kept with a locker room and showers in the back.
I love walking in after a tough day and being greeted by smiles but also being pushed in class to sweat away all the stress. I go home still shaking and love that sore feeling the next day. I know that I am getting a good workout that is also safe on my joints and easy on my body in the long term (low impact). This Bar Method has made a lifelong student out of me!

I cannot say enough great things about the Bar Method Solana Beach! After trying almost every workout class in the area including Crossfit, various boot camp classes, as well as other barre workouts I have found the Bar Method is my favorite as well as the most effective. I have been coming here now consistently (2 – 4 times a week) for almost a year. Seeing how much my body has changed over the course of the year is amazing. My strength, posture, flexibility and stamina have improved so much.
Another plus is that Bar Method is a great work out for all abilities. You can simply push yourself harder and take the challenges that the instructors give you if you want a more challenging, effective workout. After each class I can feel the burn and I walk away knowing that I really worked hard in the muscle. They really cater to your individual needs as well any modifications you may need due to an injury/​pregnancy. All of the instructors and staff are incredible and so motivating and encouraging. Try out a class you won’t be disappointed!

Best Bar Method Studio I have ever been too. These ladies know what they are doing!

I’ve been going to this studio ever since the doors opened & I love it. The instructors are amazing & do a great job of motivating you & pushing you to your limits. I’ve seen major changes in my physique from taking 3 to 4 classes a week. Kind of a love hate because classes aren’t walks in the park, but then the results are worth it. No pain, no gain right? :) I would recommend this studio to anyone!

Loved the vibe, staff & teaching methods. Very clean and spa-​like. Easy parking. Newbie and wasn’t intimidated. Instructor gave personalized attention. Similar to pilates but way more challenging. Music was upbeat. Totally Addicted — will be back!

Words cannot describe how much I love this place, the classes, and instructors. Bar Method is my escape, my butt kicking workout, and my hour of me time. I try to make it in 3 – 5 times per week and the results are undeniable. I’m stronger, more flexible and skinnier than I’ve been since middle school. If you want your work out to work as hard as you do, you have to check this place out.

I’ve been coming to this studio for 6 ½ weeks now (5 – 6 times a week) and have seen some definite improvements on my body (weight loss and less inches). I am loving the bar method and love all the teachers. The owner (Jessica) kicks my booty every time I take her class. I took her Level II class for the first time yesterday — never knew how hard and intense of a workout can be… YIKES! My body is sore today but I still went in for my daily fix… Some days I struggle and other days I can get thru thigh work with high intensity… One thing is for sure — I am never disappointed after class!
I am so thankful to the bar method solana beach… I am so proud of what I’ve accomplished for myself and I can see results of my hardwork… I cant wait to see how strong I will be at Class 50 or Class 100…
Definitely give it a try if you want to look bikini-​ready for the summer!

I’ve been to a few of Caehle R.‘s classes. She is awesome! She really knows her stuff and keeps you motivated to make it to the end! I love the feeling after I leave– toned, stretched and strong!

My initial opinion was — I LOVE it!
My now experienced opinion is — I LOVE THE BAR METHOD LIKE CRAZY!!! :)
I started taking The Bar Method in the summer of 2012. I love that it is such a technique driven program, focused on learning to use your body correctly so as to re-​train your unhealthy movement habits, postural weakness, and thwart injury, and a dedication to overall strengthening and balancing of your muscles. There is a great amount of class time that is also spent on stretching and lengthening.
The moves are slow and deliberate. Targeted and effective. You utilize the ballet bar for stability or balance, but you can also work on improving your balance by relying less on the bar for certain moves. They have comfy mats for floor exercises, balls and mini mats for strengthening, and straps and hang bars for stretching. They personally show you how to do each exercise as they explain it, and give constant feedback to everyone in class directly.
Despite that the class can be absolutely exhausting if you are doing the moves correctly and pushing yourself, you do have control over how hard you push yourself. Meaning — you can be hardcore about it, or you can take your time and move into pushing it more gradually. Everyone in the class is at their own personal pace.
All of the balancing of muscle strength and stretching is very helpful for a re-​occuring neck injury that I suffer from — I know that my body had gotten out of whack, so I am seeing that the bar is combatting this old injury!!! They have modifications for exercises for people suffering from injuries, so that it will not inflame/​re-​injure, but will aid in your recovery. They are always happy to help personalize your moves to your needs.
I used to dance (and sing) full time and I had lost my dancer’s body and poise. The Bar Method has helped me regain a lot of it so quickly! I have lost at least 5 pounds, but more importantly, I have leaned up! Less fat and more beautiful sculpted muscle! It’s nice to have my pants fit again! And my posture has improved significantly! Hallelujah!
I keep coming back because it is the most efficient, considerate and well-​rounded workout that I have found. Not only do I see the results, but the techniques and research mentally make sense. And the girls are just so awesome. Everyone that works there is so friendly and warm! I have never felt ‘snobbed’ as can be common at gyms.
I would highly recommend The Bar Method to anyone and everyone!
And especially The Bar Method Solana Beach!