The Dailey Method

A little background about myself: I hate working out.
Even walking far distances is a pain my a*s!
I was hesitant to try a class by myself, so luckily a friend agreed to sign up with me. After the first class, I fell in love! The instructor Sarah was very sweet and approachable, and though she correct my form and posture many times throughout the class. she did so in a way I didn’t feel awkward or uncomfortable.
I went about 7 times in the span of a month, though I was aiming for more. I purchased the Groupon for an unlimited month. The owner recommends 3x a week to see results. I was only able to make it 2x max a week.
The first few times I was super sore, but then the soreness went away the last two weeks. BUT the class was still hard! My legs/​core/​arms would be shaking during the classes, but it made it worth it and I felt like I was actually working out.
It’s not super intense where you’ll sweat and do lots of cardio, it’s more so tiny refined movements geared toward building strength, flexibility, and toning.
I would recommend this just to try it out if you’re like me and hate any type of physical movement! This class even helped me get back into a work out routine even though the class has ended. The only thing stopping me from coming back is the hefty monthly price for unlimited classes =/

I’m using a Groupon deal for one month of unlimited classes, and I hope to make it 2 – 3 times a week. I’m a young mom of 2 little boys and the last time I had an intentional work out was Feb 2013, so obviously I have to start with the «Basics» class. I knew I was out of shape, but holy crap my legs were shaking and I’m glad I grabbed one of the hand towels to pat my face dry at times.
The place is clean, bright, and airy. (Something I would expect for Burlingame.) The instructor I had this morning (Shelly?) was friendly and not overbearing in trying to correct my poses. I think she knew there were a handful of newbies in there, so I was glad that she helped point out improvements without being mean about it. Normally the Basics class isn’t too full according to one of the staff, but I think the Groupon will change that temporarily.
The lady at the desk who helped register me was helpful with giving me info on how everything worked and gave me a mini tour. She said she does a weekly shift manning the front desk in exchange for classes since the monthly fee can be steep. (They have pay-​per-​class with the ability to pay for chunks of classes at once to make it a little cheaper, and they also have unlimited classes for the die-​hard fans… price list is on their website or posted on the wall.) If they ever have an opening for this kind of work/​exercise situation, I’d be interested in participating!

I went there trying to find a workout to use with my current workout Crossfit. I use Groupon as a way to audition whether I want to establish a relationship with businesses. I’m going to keep looking.

I started using Classpass this year and decided to give barre a try…3.5 months later and I love it!
The facility is clean and well-​kept. I never actually feel like I need to lock my locker. When it comes to picking studios, I’m a little picky and part of that is due to the bar (pun intended) Dailey Method had set. Yes, the classes will kick your butt (especially in the beginning), but I also feel somewhat relaxed and at ease in the studio.
Everyone (students and instructors) is friendly. I’ve had a bunch of different instructors and can say that my favorite ones play the best music along a kick-​ass whole body workout.
Recommend you come early to get a good spot! Classes can get crowded. Oh… and invest in grippy socks!

Using ClassPass, I tried my first barre workout here at The Dailey Method. Not having any idea what the class would entail, I imagined gracefully pirouetting through a variety of ballet-​inspired movements.
As Meghan Trainor says, «nah to the ah to the no no no.»
Taking a class here is the equivalent of ab day at the gym. Despite living a fairly active (pilates/​aerial consistently 2 – 4 times a week with more focused workouts and classes sprinkled throughout each month) lifestyle, I found myself struggling to keep up. I must admit part of the challenge was simply learning the movements though.
Nonetheless, I got a great workout. This «high-​end boutique» studio had everything I could have asked for. I did not use the bathroom or showers, but all the other facilities (lockers, equipment, even a daycare room for mothers) looked pristine. My instructor was very likable and attentive. She took time to correct and challenge students individually, but the biggest highlight of the experience for me was being helped by another student (possibly another instructor) in the class. My only warning would be beware of arriving early; I showed up at 3:30 for my 4:00 class, but the doors didn’t open until ~3:50.

I’m just about through my 30 class pass here. The results: I’m stronger, leaner, happier, more flexible and feeling much sexier. I’m also excited about the potential to really transform my body. The staff and owner have done a fabulous job of creating a welcoming, positive community of women for women. I love going into the studio and feel really grateful to have found this place. The Basics class is great if you’re intimidated about coming due to being a newbie or if you are the prodigal daughter returning from a long time away. The Interval class is cardio intense and over before you know it, but boy are you sore the next day. The regular Dailey Barre class is taught by any number of dedicated, friendly, warm instructors, and really targets all the areas you want to enhance. I am sore after these classes in exactly the areas I would sculpt if my body was made of clay. The improvements to mood, form and strength are much faster than I could have hoped for. After just a week of coming in I felt a big difference.

The highlight of this workout is that it is just that. Instead of pretending to be pre-​adolescent ballerinas flailing our limbs around, this barre class will actually leave you more fit!
The best part about The Dailey Method is the consistency across locations. Like McDonalds! Except in this case luxury sweat sessions. The studio owners are always up to date on the most recent teaching techniques and even if you take class because you’re visiting from out of town, you can still expect the same great workout.

Got a Groupon for unlimited classes for a month and boy oh boy, am I gonna be so ready for a spring break body! Well not so sure about that, but it feels like I might be! Muscles I didn’t realize I had were working overtime and though it’s not exhausting cardio as some might like, I definitely love how it works so many muscle groups at one time while truly focusing on core work. I may not have that ballerina stance or graceful boat pose, but at least I know I’m in the perfect place to get there! Instructor Shelly was awesome, quick and helpful to help with form and alignment rather than just talking through the whole thing, was great! Talk to me in a month, I might just have those abs I’m so envying right now.

I started coming here last month through ClassPass. Their Dailey Basics class was actually my very first barre class ever and I’m glad I took that because I’ve been to other «beginner» barre classes and I’m sure I would’ve been way lost if I hadn’t gone here first!
Since then I’ve also gone on a Tuesday and a Thursday night (7pm) and enjoyed both of them. I had the same instructor so it worked out since by the Thursday night, she was well aware of how new I was so she helped me with my form even more, along with providing the necessary but motivating comments (IE i“t’s not going to get any easier if you keep making faces like that”).
I like that the classes are usually pretty full but never felt too crowded.
There’s windows so there’s natural light that comes through, so it doesn’t feel like a box, but the windows are frosted so people won’t be peeking through from the outside.
On a personal note, I love how it’s convenient to me being in Burlingame so I’ll probably max out my ClassPass classes here every month.

Only one class in, but so far I am not terribly impressed.
I arrived pretty early for my Sunday morning class, as a new student I wanted to give myself time to meet the instructor and let her know I would need modifications (I am 5 months pregnant). Despite arriving early, I didn’t have the chance to chat with my instructor and let her know I was new or that I was pregnant (although she quickly figured that out!) Our instructor came into the room after everyone had already taken their spot on the mat and immediately turned on the music and jumped right into the routine. As someone who has visited her fair share of fitness studios I was shocked she wouldn’t take a moment to ask if anyone was new or injured. In my experience that’s pretty standard. I have taken countless barre classes, but it had been a while (and never while pregnant) so a moment to touch base would have made a big difference for me.
She did come around and correct my form, which was great! And while I didn’t find the class to be terribly challenging, I did feel soreness in my legs and booty the next day, so something must have been working!
With all that aside, the studio is clean and has a ton of convenient class times (plus child care). I will be keeping an open mind and excited to come back, but thought the feedback was worth sharing. Being a new student at a studio can be intimidating, a little extra attention that first visit goes a long way!

I’ve taken a few classes at The Dailey Method through ClassPass, and the Burlingame location is my favorite. The amenities aren’t as luxurious as the San Francisco location, but the hands on assists during class more than make up for it.
Shout out to Shelley for a kick butt class!

Just joined Dailey method and have taken 3 classes so far. The studio is very very clean. The classes are challenging but you feel fantastic afterwards. The best thing about the Dailey Method are the instructors. They are super attentive and very nice. You don’t feel embarrassed if you find yourself struggling in class. When I went in to sign up, I was promptly shown around and asked if there were any concerns or questions I had about the classes. Would definitely recommend trying it out!

As someone who recently gave birth, I was interested in finding another work out routine outside of the treadmill. I was turned to TDM by a friend and decided to go all in and do the new mom special. 1 week in and I love it! The classes give you a real workout and the teachers are fantastic. There’s a real focus on proper positioning and already I feel my posture improving. While I’m starting on maternity leave, I can easily see TDM become a part of my year round regular work out routine. (Bonus: online reservation system is easy and awesome AND some classes have a childcare option.)

Dailey Method is amazing! It is so much better than going to the gym. The workouts are hard, but doable. It really focuses on toning your body. The first teacher I had was really nice. She made me comfortable and was really helpful. Before the class began, I told her that I had scoliosis so she made sure that i was doing the movements correctly.
I like that the classes are small, so it allows for the teacher to focus on all of us. I also like the online reservation system, so that you can pay and schedule your classes online.
It does get a bit pricey, so hopefully they put more deals out.

Love, love, LOVE the Dailey Method. A group of us from my office have been taking the classes a few times a week and are addicted! There’s no other work out like it, even the bar method doesn’t quite compare.
The classes themselves are hard work, you’re in pain for about an hour but at the end, I always walk out of there super relaxed and zen. All the classes have a specific structure but no class is the same, every day is different and every instructor has their own style. The atmosphere in the studio is very supportive and welcoming. But the results, oh the results are the best part. I’m seeing more muscle definition than I ever achieved with traditional weight or circuit training, except with the DM there’s almost no soreness the next day. I feel leaner and stronger and have already lost inches thanks to the Dailey Method. Highly recommend!

After my second pregnancy (with twins!), I felt I could not lose the weight i had put on. I have always been in great shape but after 7 months of bed rest I needed serious toning. I took my first class two years ago and have become addicted. The results are amazing ! I have lost a lot of belly fat that I thought was impossible and actually have a flat tummy! Every Instructor is awesome and really try to get to know you. They really make you feel comfortable.
I highly recommend this studio!

I love this studio! Laurie and her team do a great job at keeping the studio clean, getting to know the clients and keeping them on their toes! I know a lot of folks getting into these types of classes will hop from The Bar Method in San Mateo to The Dailey Method, and switch off depending on coupons/​deals, but I really liked this studio and decided not to venture off if I was happy here.
My favorite instructors are:
Laurie — the owner, she definitely keeps everyone on beat in the class, adjusts your posture to better challenge you or make sure you don’t hurt yourself and gets to know her students very well. What I really appreciate is Laurie’s outreach. It’s also really rare that someone pronounces my name right (even my Unilocal profile has pronunciation directions) and I really appreciate that she says my name correctly (same goes for the other instructors)
Susannah — I feel like her directions are very clear in class so you’re not looking around at what everyone else is doing and I’m really used to her voice because I went to so many of her classes
Amanda — keeps the class energized and has great musical choices. I always associate her with Florence and the Machine!
May — I feel like when she says «challenge yourself» I really want to listen to her and I go ahead and kick up the position up a notch haha. She was also the first instructor I had here so it’s nice to find out when she’s teaching one of the classes I’m attending.
I moved to Vegas and have been in between the Bay Area and Vegas on and off since November now. This is when I discovered this wonderful Burlingame studio. I really wish I had given them a chance a lot sooner. I tried out their one month pass for newbies and was definitely hooked. It was a bit bitter sweet because I knew my work and travel schedule would start affecting my workouts. I bought another one month pass and unfortunately got sick during the last week and I haven’t been back since. I just bought their New Year’s package of 10 classes so I can use them when I’m in town sporadically. I really hope the Vegas studios that offer these types of classes are just as good since the Dailey Method set the «bar» very high for me (bad joke).

GREAT WORKOUT. GREAT INSTRUCTORS. GREAT RESULTS!
The only reason it’s not 5 stars in my book is because of the price.
TIP: keep an eye out for deals on groupon, living social, or gilt!

I am completely addicted to the Dailey Method. Usually after working out, I’m tired and a little cranky but I always walk out of the Dailey Method classes smiling. They have the perfect combination of stretching with strength training that my body absolutely loves. For the first time in my life, I can actually feel my ab muscles. Its amazing. The teachers are all really nice and very encouraging while pushing you for the entire hour. The facilities are really nice. They even have lockers that you don’t have to remember to bring a lock!
They have a great deal for new customers. For $ 100 you get unlimited classes for a month. I was there four days a week and pretty much in pain for an entire month. It was so worth it. My only disappointment at the end of the month was that I couldn’t keep going as often.

I bought a Living Social deal a few months back — four drop in classes for $ 40.
I went to all four, and boy, each and every class kicked my *#$!*%!!! Really love the experience — during the class, you are motivated and challenged because the instructors are really good, and after the class, you can feel those sore muscles!
The only thing is, it’s a bit expensive without deals… and with so many exercise deals out there, and this place not being super convenient location-​wise… 3.5 solid stars!