Secret Physique Barre Studio

I’ve been going to Secret Physique for almost 5 months now, and figured it was about time I give them a public shout out. I’ve considered myself a fitness fanatic for some time. Ever since high school, i’ve constantly tried the «new thing» trying, and often failing to find a routine that I believed really worked for me both physically and mentally. From hot yoga, to running, to machines at the gym, stairclimbing and boot-​camp style workouts, nothing was as effective as the Barre method at Secret Physique. Their unique blend of yoga, pilates, and barre, is just what I was looking for to tone and strengthen the muscles I never knew how to reach despite all of my years of fitness. The classes are always unique, perfectly timed to wonderful music, as well as challenging for various levels of fitness. No matter where you are on your journey, you can tweak and adapt the moves to work for you. The staff is incredibly knowledgable and attentive, but also kind and enthusiastic… its easy to get to know them as more then just your instructor but as people. The sense of community that Secret Physique fosters is just as exquisite as the effectiveness of its workout on both your body and your mind. I would certainly recommend Secret Physique and ANY of their instructors to anyone looking to try something new in the world of health and fitness. I’ve never been able to justify spending money outside of a gym that «offers it all» but trust me, this will be some of the best you spend.

I am new to dancing /​barre, I tried this class on a suggestion from a friend and have now been going about 3 times a week for 3 months!!! My first results that I noticed was my flexibility, second was just how tighter my body was becoming!!! I am now just starting to see some definition in my arms, I can’t wait to see my body in another 3 months !!! The staff is super friendly and takes the time to know me by name!!’ They have super cute t shirts too!!! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see big body changes!!! The studios are super clean and the babysitting rooms are just as clean!

I am both a dancer and experienced with the Bar Method — for those unfamiliar, bar is like a combination ballet barre, yoga, pilates, and weight training all in one. It’s a really fantastic workout, very innovative, and challenging! Even if you have good awareness with your body, it is hard!
After moving to the area, I was excited to learn that while there wasn’t an official Bar Method studio, there was a version being piloted by former dancers at Secret Physique. The Secret Physique version is incredibly similar to Bar Method (which is a good thing). Same type of practice and workout. The studio space at both Quincy and Hingham are really well appointed and gorgeous.
My two critiques are as follows:
1. Schedule — With a new program to the area, I know it must be hard to have enough classes at various times but I wish they consistently had a 7PM evening class and a late morning class on weekends (10:30ish).
2. More hands on corrections — the instructors do walk around, but I am someone who really wants someone calling me out to make sure I am doing the poses correctly. This is probably the dancer in me, but sometimes I find the classes to be too passive, similar to aerobics classes at any old gym. The Bar Method is extremely hands on which is why I like it so much. I would recommend that the instructors at Secret Physique be encouraged to correct the clients more to make sure they are doing it correctly, like they do in the Bar Method.