What Is A Barre Workout? - The Bar Method

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Redefining strength since 2001

For two decades, The Bar Method has been building stronger bodies with challenging barre workouts that infuse power into every movement. Each exercise is meticulously designed to transform your body through high-repetition, low-impact resistance training. With elements of Pilates, yoga and other strength training workouts fused into a ballet-inspired barre workout, you will experience unthinkable flexibility, total-body definition, and metabolism-boosting endurance that lasts long after class.

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Barre classes that are designed and proven to kick your ass and tone it, too.

This is not just another barre workout—we barre differently and that's a good thing. The interval format of each class is designed to elevate your heart rate while building cardiovascular and muscle endurance. While each barre class is unique, you can always count on a personal training experience within a high-energy group fitness environment. Your body, your barre workout. No two classes are alike at The Bar Method, and it's in that unpredictable variety where transformation happens. Class formats vary in duration, design and experience so be sure to check out your studio's class offerings.

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Barre exercises that work as hard as you do.

At The Bar Method, we work smarter and harder. Every barre exercise applies a scientific approach to maximize muscle burn and minimize joint impact. The movements will keep you "working in the muscle," using minimal range of motion that relies on control rather than momentum. We don't do easy at The Bar Method, and just when you think you can't possibly go an inch lower, you get to stretch and lengthen the muscles just worked—this is the same technique used by dancers to elongate their legs.

Results that feel as good as they look.

The benefits of a barre workout are inevitable, but the benefits of a Bar Method workout are endless. In fact, it's not uncommon for Bar Method students to see remarkable results within just a few weeks of consistently taking classes. Everyone will notice the physical results, but it's the magnetic energy that will keep you coming back.

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A bolder way to barre.

From the exercises to the choreography, everything has been created with YOUR body in mind. Unlike other barre workouts, our barre instructors undergo rigorous training that includes comprehensive teaching on human anatomy and adjustments. Every exercise is scrutinized by physical therapists who ensure that every movement manifests the exactness of a ballet class and the power of a total-body workout.

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We have nearly 100 barre studios located across the U.S. and Canada!

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Expert-led barre classes built with you in mind.

The Bar Method is a calculated combination of strength training, cardio exercise, stretching, and barre work that keeps you constantly moving to maximize your time in the studio — and your results. No two classes are alike, and that variety is what makes real transformation happen.Find a barre studio near you

A bolder way to barre.

Three essential elements make Bar Method classes the most effective barre fitness workouts for total-body transformation.

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Our instructors

Our barre instructors undergo rigorous training, making them experts in anatomy and the minor adjustments that lead to major results. Every minute and every movement counts.

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The method

Our low-impact, high-intensity workouts are created with physical therapists and kinesiologists to ensure that every movement maximizes your workout and safely pushes your body further than you thought possible.

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YOU

The key ingredient. In the studio, you’ll see and feel the immediate results of the work you’re putting in, and you’ll be part of a fitness community that empowers one another to be their strongest, healthiest selves.

Our Five Core Barre Classes

Bar Method

A fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and strength training.

Benefits:

  • Improved flexibility and balance
  • Stronger core
  • Better posture
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A comprehensive cardio workout that does more than burn calories.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced cardiovascular health
  • Increased endurance
  • Stronger muscles
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A low-impact strength workout amped up with challenging weight work.

Benefits:

  • Lower blood pressure
  • More efficient fat burn
  • More defined muscles
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A signature Bar Method class infused with gentle yoga sequences.

Benefits:

  • A stronger mind-body connection
  • Improved weight regulation and joint movement
  • Better balance and posture
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A thoughtfully designed barre stretching class to help you reset, sleep better, and stress less.

Benefits:

  • Reduced feelings of anxiety
  • Relief from muscle tension
  • Better muscle recovery
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Our Specialty Barre Classes

Bar Mixed

Bar Mixed: for the days when you can’t decide (or you just need to shake it up). Our Mixed class is a combination of the five Bar Method formats you know and love. It targets key muscle groups for an efficient, full-body workout.Black and white image of women practicing tilted seat at the barre in Bar Method studioBlack and white image of two people squatting at the Barre in Bar Method studio.

Bar Prenatal

A modified version of our tried-and-true Bar Method class, Bar Prenatal is designed to be safe for mom and baby. Strengthening exercises support your changing body, while stretching sequences relieve tired leg and back muscles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Barre Classes

Are barre classes good for beginners?Bar Method workouts are designed for all fitness levels. New to barre? Our expert instructors will guide you through every movement so you’ll get the most out of your workout.Are barre workouts good for weight loss?Bar Method exercises are designed to strengthen and tone muscles, improve flexibility, burn fat, and improve your overall health and fitness. If weight loss is one of your goals, regular barre workouts paired with a healthy diet can help.Are barre exercises hard on your knees?The Bar Method incorporates low-impact movements and exercises to minimize joint strain. If knee pain is an issue, your instructor will suggest modifications that make the workout work for you.When will I notice results from barre classes?You’ll start to notice physical results like better posture, more defined muscles, increased endurance, and better overall health after a few weeks of barre, but you’ll feel a confidence and energy boost right away.

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With nearly 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada, your local Bar Method studio is just a few clicks away. Get the variety you need and the results you crave — all with the expert guidance of our barre instructors.Find your nearest Bar Method studio

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