Wanted to include a review of Berkeley Bar Method deep into the COVID pandemic. This studio has been a life saver for me in balancing connection with fitness and strength. While not in the studio now, they offer remote classes (live with access to recordings for 1 wk) as well as the occasional outdoor class. The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive and helpful. They’ve adapted so well to the online format—join us and give it a try!!!!

I love The Bar Method! As a runner, taking Bar Method classes has been an important part of my training regime keeping me injury free for over 5 years! The instructors at this beautiful studio are extremely knowledgeable, caring and give personalized attention to everyone in class. The vibe is welcoming, friendly and I really appreciate how there are people of all body shapes and sizes welcomed and made to feel accomplished for being there and doing the work!

Im so glad I found the Bar Method!! I started my barre exercise journey at a different brand of class in downtown Berkeley. Bar Method is, honestly, just better in every way. The community is diverse in age and ability. The instructors are awesome with modifications especially for women who are pregnant or have had breast cancer. The space is so clean, bright and airy. The kids who are getting care while mom is taking care of herself seem truly happy to be there. And, most importantly, the movements feel so safe and strengthening. Instructors are extremely well trained to keep everyones joints and muscles safe. My favorite classe Bar Restore with Erin-- 30 min exercise, 30 min stretching. Awesome.I love this community and cant wait to get back in the studio! In the meantime, the live stream classes are working well.

I’ve been going to this studio for a few years now, it’s part of “my routine” and being able to take classes via zoom during the pandemic has been a great way to stay strong and great for my mentally health. I can’t wait to be able to take classes in Studio again!

I had heard about the Bar Method for a long time from various friends. They all seemed to get very hooked into it so I went as a guest one Saturday and now I totally get what all the fuss is about. It is such an amazing and different work out to anything I have done before. I have discovered muscles I never even knew about. The teachers are all such good role models and so inspiring and encouraging. It has become a really wonderful community of people that I am now a part of and I genuinely love it. Highly recommend.

Excellent studio! The Bar Method is a phenomenal way to get in shape. It’s a supportive environment where you work at your pace. The staff are very friendly, warm, and welcoming. The studio and entire space is very clean and there is clearly a lot of thoughtfulness put into it. They also have childcare available for only $5 and my kiddo always has a blast! Highly recommend.

This is a lovely, clean, well-run, friendly place. It has been my go-to for over three years now. (Ive quit all other gyms.) The instructors are kind but push you to do your best. Helen (the owner) is a star. If youre looking for a bar method studio, this is it.

I have been going here for the past 3 months, and I absolutely LOVE it. The most important thing to me is making sure I do the workout correctly and dont injure myself. Every instructor I had has given me good, hands-on tips to adjust my pose. I always leave the class feeling rejuvenated and I definitely feel the burn in class and later at home. I;ve tried other types of Barre classes before and this is by far the most effective and professional class Ive gone to. Love, love it. Only downside: I just wish there more affordable options for monthly memberships.

This is a great studio. The teachers are very supportive and knowledgeable. The facilities are all clean, light and inviting. It is well supplied with equipment and very well maintained. I have gained both strength and flexibility in the 19 months I have been attending and look forward to further improvements as I continue classes. I highly recommend it as a safe and effective workout.

I’ve been taking the bar method for years now. I wish I could be more consistent but even sporadically - few times a week gets results. The classes are challenging but you can’t wait to go. The instructors and owner are really amazing ladies. Great vibe, I really enjoy being a member.

Love this studio! Staff are super knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. I have a lower back issue and every instructor is notified before I take their class without me having to explain every single time--just smart. And the classes are amazing. I feel so strong after and there is enough variance to keep me from getting bored even when I take three classes a week. And booking is super easy with their app! Highly highly recommend.

The Bar Method in Berkeley has provided far and away the best workout experience I have ever had. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the facility is modern and clean and the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. I have tried numerous forms of exercise in the past, both classes and gyms, and I have not been able to motivate myself to stay engaged in the workout for more than a few months. The Bar Method in Berkeley feels totally different to me - it is a hard workout but one that I want to do over and over again. My body feels so much stronger and the results in terms of toning and weight loss are truly impressive. Very highly recommended!

The Bar Method in Berkeley has provided an exercise method and routine I was desperately seeking. Results can be felt - and seen - rather quickly. I absolutely love exercising here and am so grateful to have found an exercise routine I have been able to stick with for almost 4 years without getting tired of it. The instructors are amazing and always strive to introduce new and innovative products to help us achieve our better selves and I appreciate that. Thank you, Helen and The Bar Method in Berkeley!

I love the Bar Method. The classes are great, the instructors are awesome - so much constructive criticism, offered with kindness and humor. The community is marvelous as well - I have made so many friends, and I feel everyone just wants the best for everyone else. A truly supportive environment. And the physical benefits have been tremendous for me!

My home away from home for the past five years. Best workout ever. The Bar Method is a workout I can stick with. Great instructors, beautiful studio and a wonderful community of fellow exercisers. Cannot recommend high enough. Six stars!

The best full body workout Ive ever had. I was first introduced to The Bar Method by my wife who was inspired to strengthen her body to after having trouble moving and carrying our baby girl. In just a few months she is now reaching the best shape of her life and has inspired me to do the same.Before going to my first class, Ill admit I was both apprehensive and skeptical as I was under the false impression that The Bar Method was just for women. After my first class I was sore (the good like) in muscle groups I didnt even know existed. I have since done a half-dozen workouts and it keeps getting better. One of the best parts is the the staff and instructors! They are all friendly, personable and motivating. I look forward to many more workouts!Another bonus... they have childcare!!!I would highly recommend The Bar Method to all genders :)******6 month update***********The Bar Method has been one of the best additions to our family routine. Our daughter love the Kids Room, and I have more overall energy for life as a busy parent. Thanks Bar Method, were hooked :)*************************************

Excellent instructors, studio is very clean, and staff are professional and always welcoming. Only issue is that the classes are crowded. There’s little personal space during class, and this week I was unable to get into a class even though Ive paid for an unlimited class membership (even the waitlist was completely full!). Hopefully they can offer more class times to accomodate the increased demand. Its an excellent exercise program so I can understand why there is such high demand.

I appreciate the suggestions I get from all the teachers Ive taken.. the method has helped me build strength so I dont hurt my joints and my posture has improved. SO vital in my senior years. The studio is clean and pleasant. I now go four times a week at least to continue improving and fine tuning my body.

If you are looking for a strength training workout that include supportive teachers, friendly staff, a clean environment, and child care, this is the place for you! Its a very challenging workout. Teachers are good at corrections to assure good form and prevent injury. I would absolutely encourage you to try one month and see how addictive it can be. The Berkeley Bar Method staff and owner make the experience wonderful!

Everything about the Bar Method in Berkeley is first class. From the friendly and thoughtful reception to the clean and comfortable space and facilities, and especially the way the instructors run the classes, makes for a genuinely enjoyable experience. Im constantly amazed by the instructors ability to address everyone by name and attend to their individual needs while at the same time maintaining the flow of the session for everyone.The Bar Method is new to me. As a former serious triathlete and runner I could have benefited greatly from incorporating this strength and flexibility regimen into my training.It isnt cheap, but Im spending more in two weeks on a chiropractor and its not strengthening my core ; )

I was always really intimidated by this workout, viewing it from the outside. Reality: The staff are super friendly and supportive. There is absolutely no spirit of competition among us clients, and I never feel compared with others. We are all just people trying to live our best life, fitness-wise. Teachers are extremely well trained and thorough. Lots of warmth and encouragement from them.

The Bar Method clearly targets the building and lengthening of all muscle groups including strengthening the core muscles. I have exercised daily all of my adult life. However, I was losing muscle tone , particularly in my upper body and core, as I approached 65 . I needed to strengthen and tone. I am feeling and seeing the results of taking Bar Method classes. Also, if done correctly, there are fewer causes for injury. All of the instructors are very professional and personal in helping class members do the sequences of exercises with the proper alinement. Classes are fun. The people attending are always kind. I only wish I’d found this form earlier in my life. Can’t say enough!!

I have struggled to find an exercise routine that I am excited to maintain and dont feel too intimidated by. The bar method and especially at the Berkeley location has helped get into a new routine I am excited about. The studio is low key, friendly and welcoming. I dont feel intimidated coming in and am comforted by the varying levels of experience in each class and all the instructors are so attentive and help everyone adjust as needed or give genuine encouragement. The exercise itself provides an essential break to my busy and anxious mind and I leave classes feeling grounded, energized and focused - and I dont crash or get too exhausted to the point of not wanting to return - thats huge for me. The mental, emotional and physical benefits of the bar method classes and the quality of training at the Berkeley location are priceless!

I love love love The Bar Method Berkeley!! All the teachers are extremely skilled, fun, and supportive and the workouts leave me relaxed and confident. I feel stronger every week, in both mind and body. The studio is a pleasure to be in and the clients are cheerful. I’ve been attending regularly for a year and plan to go forever.

I am in love with this place! I was part of its beginnings and became hooked...I have relocated, and still make it a point to come here, I commute from out of state and still try and make as many classes as I can..and you know why? Because it’s an amazing environment, where the staff is knowledgeable, supportive, and challenging! If you are looking to get fit, look good and feel great , this is “the place” ...after being here you’ll be spoiled and won’t want to miss a class. Wonderful staff!

Bar Method is exactly what my body has been needing as of late. Coming off a grueling marathon training schedule has left my muscles and joints completely taxed out and depleted. I was looking for something calmer and more zen but that was more of a workout than yoga. Bar Method fit that criteria perfectly! I love each and every instructor. They are very aware of body mechanics and make great adjustments, while teaching with a huge smile on their faces. Also, these classes yield huge improvements in both muscle tone and flexibility in just a couple weeks. Big bonus!

I cant say enough good things about this studio. The owner and teachers are amazingggg, the space is beautiful and the community is seriously lovely--so many nice people. Ive been going for nearly 2 years and always look forward to classes here--the hour feels like a luxurious and much-needed escape from regular life. The workouts are safe (the teachers help with proper alignment and offer modifications when needed), effective (take that gravity!) and fun. The music mixes are great too. I especially love Bar Move and Bar Advanced. If youve been thinking about trying Bar Method, get your bootie to a class already. You wont regret it!

I love this studio. A few years ago i wanted to try a new exercise routine that would benefit my lymphatic system and be cardio too ! I live less than 1 mile away and had been driving past for a few years and glad i finally checked it out with a great groupon deal. i have been taking classes for about a year and a half, sometimes i have to drag myself there but its always beneficial, i never leave class thinking this was a waste of time, why did i come to class. I All the teachers that i regularly attend class with are personable, motivating and awesome. I love that they walk around making adjustments and dont get upset when i need to pause and get out of a pose thats causing me discomfort. And they dont get upset when I sing along when a great song is on, all the music played in classes is upbeat. Its great too that stretches are incorporated into classes. Sure there are poses that i love and some that i hate (extremely challenging to my body) thankfully the ones i hate arent in class too often. Theres also great social camaraderie with other students in class if you want to create one. The studio and locker rooms are clean, the ladies at front desk reception are smiley and friendly and an extra bonus is seeing Lucy the dog mascot.. Thank you BAR method for being so beneficial to my life. You all ROCK !

I fell in love with barre from the very first time I attended my first class I in this studio in Berkeley. The staff are simply GREAT - super nice, very friendly, very knowledgeable and very passionate about what they do. I love that they have a very efficient and organized system in place so all you have to do is show up. Their child care service is a hugs plus for a mom like me as I can tag along my little girl. This is definitely one of my favorite place in Berkeley.

I love going to Bar. Its so easy - all I have to do is show up and there is a good workout waiting for me. The instructors are all super helpful and have gotten to know me personally so if I need to modify something its never an issue. Plus I see local friends there - which is an added bonus!

Ive been coming to Bar Method in Berkeley for several years now. Its an amazing and supportive community. No pressure to be the best in the class or to where the latest Lululemon garb. The staff is always warm and welcoming and Helen the owner is always available if you need help. It feels like youre part of a family.

Love coming here! A work out you can do almost daily, the instructors are super helpful and nice, remember your name each time you go, and class sizes are great as well. Just all around good vibes. :-)

Bar Method Berkeley is fabulous. Its a beautiful studio. The classes are very challenging, the instructors are caring and committed and there is a real sense of community there. I cant believe how strong Ive gotten.

So happy I found The Bar Method in Berkeley! The staff are wonderful, the facilities are clean and the classes are fun, well-balanced workouts that strengthen the entire body. I always look forward to going to class which I have never experienced with any other fitness program before!

The Bar Method is the most convivial, challenging exercise class Ive ever taken. The instructors are all experts in the method, and they pay special attention to each individuals form, which makes the class almost feel as if you are with a personal trainer. There is nothing like it for the body and the spirit.

I love this place. Hardest workout Ive ever done, but definitely the most rewarding! Im happy to be here every minute. Super friendly staff, really clean and well-designed space, great location.

Ive been going to The Bar Method on Rose St in Berkeley for almost two years. I have developed strength (especially abs and legs), balance and good posture. The classes are challenging yet fun, thanks to the amazing instructors. I really recommend the Bar Method for people of any age.

Ive never been an exerciser but finally decided that needed to change if I wanted to be able to move with ease in my 50s, 60s, and beyond. I was interested in finding classes with a focus on strength and flexibility and looked at Yoga and Pilates options. My local studios didnt have a good match for my schedule and I was really impressed with the schedule of classes offered by Bar Method Berkeley and so I decided to check it out!Ive been doing three classes per week so far and really enjoying it! Ive noticed Im improving my flexibility and strength already (after about three weeks). I also really like that each class has a similar format even though 20 to 30% of the exercises are switched up from time to time. Its quick paced and so Im getting an added bonus of cardio on top of the strength and flexibility work.

Love this studio. The teachers are really good, informative, and open. Ive learned a lot and continue to be challenged and see great results. Im grateful to have found this place.

Great workouts and staff too. Always attentive to personal needs and referring to you by your name.Loved all the instructors.Sylvia

Thank you Bar Mergod Berkeley! You offer the some of the very best classes in our neighborhood.

The best, safest, most strengthening workout ever! Also the teachers are amazing and the community so nice and friendly. Low stress--just butt busting:)

Pleasant instructors who are also very helpful. Studio space is immaculate. A great fitness boost for a non-self-starter.

This is the perfect workout! I never liked an exercise class before this one, and now I am hooked on The Bar Method!

Best bar classes ever, the instructors and staff are all amazing, kind, and friendly, Ive been going 4-5 times a week for the last 10 months and I would recommend it to anyone, no matter your age, gender or body.

Building strength and flexibility SAFELY at The Bar Method, Berkeley. Shout out to Helen and teachers for their careful guidance and positive energy.

North Berkeley Bars teachers are fun and encouraging. The studio has an upbeat, positive vibe. And its a serious, head-to-toe workout.

This Barmethod studio is a great place to be; very organized and clean, super friendly staff and professional instructors and they know their craft real well. I take four to five classses a week and it has made a big difference in my daily life, flexibility and strength.

Wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Clean, bright environment. All around great!

I love the classes, the teachers, the music, the routine, and of course the workout. this is the only exercise class I have ever liked and stuck with!

Challenging workout no matter how long youve been taking classes; great instructors who carefully watch and correct your form as needed; beautiful, clean studio, friendly front desk staff.

The concept of exercise came to me later in life. After increasingly severe migraines took me to physical therapy (posture was a major factor), I graduated to the calm and therapeutic world of Pilates. When my Pilates studio closed, I signed up for a Bar Method class with trepidation. I envisioned a Stepford-esque environment with pumping house music and suspiciously perky instructors. Well, two year later, I can tell you the music does pump (its usually pretty good) and the instructors are perky, in the most lovely and approachable way possible. With comprehensive training, theyre also REALLY good at what they do. The classes are full of a diverse range of body types, ages and abilities and the environment is so warm and welcoming that even a die-hard exercise skeptic like me has found a place there. My headaches are better managed now than ever before thanks to Bars focus on strengthening posture muscles and added bonus: Im in better shape overall than at any other time in my life. Thank you, North Berkeley Bar!

Beautiful studio space with super friendly staff. The instructors are great and always push me to my limit during the class.

Fantastic location, top-notch staff, classes are always challenging and the program is amazing!!!

The classes are challenging and rewarding .great for toning and strength

This is my community, my third place. I love the teachers, I love the clients, I love how strong and confident the workouts make me feel.

Excellent form of exercise targeting all the muscles in your body. Facility is clean with very friendly staff and members.

Great, fun staff and fantastic exercise. Love it.

Excellent, Safe workout! Super nice, supportive staff!

I like how personalized the class was. The teacher, Megan, learned my name and knew exactly where I needed to adjust as class went on.

Love this studio!

I have been taking classes from this studio remotely for over a year now. The classes are challenging and very effective yet fun and entertaining. This is a workout I actually look forward to! The instructors are very well trained to provide safe and effective sessions that will improve your strength, shape and posture. Each class is different so you dont just go through the motions. The workout is always paired with great music. I dont live close enough to the studio to take in-person classes but the zoom classes have been working surprisingly well for me. All of the instructors are doing an amazing job at creating motivating and fun classes for all attendees in-studio and remote. I am so grateful I found this studio and I highly recommend it.