Pure Barre Evanston

I’ve been going to pure barre since June. I absolutely love it! Before trying pure barre, I did many other forms of exercise. Zumba, boot camp, pilates, circuit training… but there’s nothing like pure barre. My core has gotten much stronger, my thighs are definitely thinner and more toned, and my whole silhouette changed! Pure barre is a low impact workout but definitely extremely challenging! The staff at pb evanston are so nice and helpful! I’m addicted!!!
E.G.

I am in my second week at pure barre and I am loving it. The each workout is challenging and rewarding. The instructors are knowledgable and help push you to be great.

In October I bought their 1 month new client special. After that I signed a year contract. I really enjoy pure barre class and the teachers are all fantastic. It’s definitely not an easy work out. But the the teachers are very accommodating and can help modify exercise that needs to be. They also go out of their way to learn everyone’s name. This is a great studio. I’m glad it is a few blocks from my apartment, but even if it weren’t— it’s worth the drive.

I love this workout and the positive environment. I look forward to these classes every week. I started feeling stronger before I even got to 10 classes. I definitely recommend pure barre Evanston.

Super fantastic exercise with the most supportive, positive instructors

Still loving my Pure Barre work outs! Such a great way to start my day — refreshed and positive!

This workout has changed my life! The teachers and community are so friendly and down to earth. I feel so much stronger and toned. I’ve never been able to stick to a workout as long. I was really skeptical at first, but it truly has changed my body. Shout out to My favorite teachers– Lou, Jess, and Mia.

I think one of the things I like the last about this place is how nice the girls who work there are! They’re always sweet and know everyone’s name (and believe that’s a lot of names to learn). The boutique is always refreshed with cute athleisure apparel (shout out to whomever is the buyer for the store – you have great taste). Working out here is a pleasure. To those unfamiliar with Pure Barre or the barre method, it borrows concepts from Pilates and ballet by focusing on small movements to tone and lift. Each class is 60 minutes and is broken down into a kind of routine between warm up, arms, legs, butt and abs. So you know what to expect with each class and it feels like it goes by quickly which is good. I’ve definitely seen improvement in my arm and back muscles, as well as can feel the new strength of my legs and butt.

I’ve been doing HIIT workouts for a long time and was reluctant about PB from the start. I started PB in December and am a big fan. The studio is clean. The instructors I’ve had are great (Jess, Kelsey, Mia, Brynn, Jamie, Maggie)!. They pay attention to my form and inspire me to have my best day. And the workout is tough — in a very different way than HIIT. As you learn the exercises, you can easily challenge yourself as you gain confidence and strength. If you’re on the fence, sign up for a few weeks and go regularly. I’m really glad I did.

I am completely addicted to the Pure Barre workout! Will reach 250 classes in March and looking forward to the next 250! The teachers are friendly and competent and regular attendance will get you the changes in your body that you are looking for!
Try it — you will like it! 2016 can be your best year yet!
Roberta P.

Pure Barre continues to be a challenging and fun workout. I love that you can always get more out of class by pushing yourself harder or catching an intricacy of a movement that you missed before. It makes me feel like I’m constantly moving towards something. The instructors do a phenomenal job of being supportive and challenging at the same time. I’d encourage anyone that’s on the fence about joining to try at least one week of classes and see what happens!

I’ve been here on my ClassPass two nights in a row now — once with Lou and once with Jess — and I’ve been having a great time so far.
Honestly, as far as the workout itself — it’s pretty boring. And also really hard. But I think that, even after just two sessions, I’m feeling pretty good about it and feel like it’s effective, so I’ll definitely be coming here in the future!

Pure Barre Evanston is incredible! The teachers are supportive, kind, and also keep it challenging. I first started a couple of months before my wedding, and decided to add it to my regular workout routine. I could not believe the difference I saw in my body within two weeks of doing classes (I do about 3 – 4 classes a week)! I work out daily, and I have not seen such a difference. I have continued to attend since, and I continue to get stronger. Not to sound too vain, but I looked really good in my wedding dress thanks solely to my pure barre classes!
The classes can be tough, but you go at your own pace and challenge yourself based on your goals. I recommend this location because the class sizes are perfect, not too crowded, and the teachers are so sweet! And of course, you will not be disappointed with the results you see!

If you are looking for an effective, low impact, high energy workout, this is the place for you! I’ve been coming here for over a year and a half and am not bored. The teachers are amazing and the community is the best!

As a recovering couch potato, I never thought I’d become so utterly addicted to a workout! But, I guess that’s the thing. Pure Barre is so much more than a workout. It’s a community. From fun studio challenges that encourage you to better get to know your fellow barre addicts and your community — to the simple act of ending each class with a round of hands to celebrate making it through a class, Pure Barre is at its heart a group of fierce ladies cheering each other on — both at and away from the barre.
A BIG shout-​out to Brynn, Mia and Jess — thank you for helping me feel fierce, fit and fabulous. See you at the barre!

A high intensity low impact workout that will make you stronger physically AND mentally. Mia, Jaime, Brynn and Jess are motivating and inspirational instructors who have helped me realize that, like Kimmie Schmidt, you can do anything for 10 seconds.

I am a Pure Barre addict. I’ve tried a number of the studios around the city and I have to say, Pure Barre Evanston is hands-​down my favorite.
I changed my membership to this location because of the great instructors and customer service. My favorite instructors are Brynn and Mia. Their energy is infectious, they always correct when I’m not doing something right (which I greatly appreciate — this has been inconsistent at other PB studios), and you can tell that they really love what they do and care about their clients. I’m always greeted by name when I walk in the studio by one of the friendly, smiling faces behind the desk. Even when I’d only been to class a few times, they remembered my name!
If you’re considering trying out Pure Barre, this is an excellent studio to visit!

I love the energy and spirit of Pure Barre! I bought an unlimited month off Gilt City and couldn’t wait to see what barre is all about! Within 2 visits, the instructors and staff knew me on a first name basis, which is really refreshing and personable! Another not-​to-​be-​underestimated touch is that I received a postcard in the mail about a week after visiting welcoming me to the pure barre family and encouraging me to keep on going in!
I noted some pros and cons. Read on!
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*Classes are capped (to about 25)! Woohoo! Prevents overcrowding that happens a little too often like at Core Power Yoga.
*Wipes are provided at the end of each class to clean off your ball, resistance band, and mat!
*You have to cancel atleast 2 hours in advance of the class. This is a more generous window than other studios (4 hours or more). It’s also an understandable measure (if you fail to cancel, you get charged) bc you could be taking someone’s spot!
*Verbal encouragement given during every class! The instructors are sharp on getting to know everyone’s names and will give you a shout out by name as you’re sweating it out!
*Hands on assists to improve your form are given by all instructors! Really helpful!
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*Parking in the area is $ 0.75/hour except on Sundays. It doesn’t seem like much, but adds up. Say you go 3x/​week; that’s $ 12 a month, which could be money spent on lunch or something else!
*Pricey if you buy a regular priced package! My deal was $ 79 for 4 weeks, but regular price tag on that is $ 225!
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*Once you’ve been to a handful of classes, you know what you’re signing up for. The routine or order of the class is the same (warm up, abs, arms, thighs, stretch, butt, abs, lower back, cool down) for every session, but movements vary from instructor to instructor.
*There aren’t any lockers for your belongings, BUT there’s cubby holes in the back, and there’s always someone at the front desk while a class is in session.
PBE is a relatively small space, with retail clothing and merch up front, 1 studio, and 1 bathroom. I really enjoyed Mia’s and Brynn’s classes! Their energy is infectious! My fitness goals include strength and conditioning, and for me, I missed the cardio and conditioning aspect that I crave in workouts. Though barre isn’t 100% for me, I’m glad I experienced it!

I can’t stay away from this place. Pure barre has helped me reach my fitness goals and I can tell I am stronger, fitter, and healthier.
All the teachers here are extremely friendly, experienced and get to know you by name. Working out has never been more fun :)
The music is really upbeat and addicting. I always ask for the playlist at the end of class. The online class reservation system keeps you accountable (you signed up so you show up) and there are classes available all throughout the day so it is very doable for any full time workers or students!
Take advantage of their new client specials (one month unlimited for $ 99) and come join us at the barre!

When I told my friends I started doing barre class, they were definitely surprised. I’m definitely known more for eating than for working out. However, all the girls at Pure Barre has made working out so much easier and fun for me.
Pure Barre Evanston offers a lot of classes every day, which is perfect if you have a free hour and want to pop in. Every instructor I’ve done it with has been supportive and helpful.
The Pure Barre methodology focuses a lot on arms, thighs, seat, and abs. After my first class I was extremely sore throughout my whole body. Every class is similar enough that you get the flow of things pretty quickly and that you can have a regular workout on all areas. Each class is also just different enough to keeps things interesting. After every focus area, there’s a session of stretching to relax the muscles that was just worked.
The music is great and definitely helps with the pace of the workout. I always wish I have the playlist.
Definitely check out Pure Barre. There’s also a student discount!