barre3

Dropped in for a visit while on vacation. The studio is beautiful and the staff and instructors are so nice! I’ll be back next time I visit!

Ive been to about 10 classes here and I love it. Parking is always easy. The studio is immaculate and has cute décor. The staff is always helpful and friendly. They even sell cute workout gear that I have bought and love.
This is a great workout for me – strength training using your own body weight that is mostly isometric in nature. It’s gentle on the joints as there is not a lot of jumping or pounding or heavy weights. There is SOME cardio work, but compared to, say, a spinning class or going out for a jog, barre3 does not offer nearly that level of intense cardio.
Instructors overall have been excellent. Naturally some are better than others, (and some are truly phenomenal) but I have yet to come across any that I felt were bad or even mediocre. I have always gotten a decent workout with even my lesser favorite instructors. And by lesser favorite, I’m speaking in highly relative terms!
The clients are overwhelmingly women, mostly 30+. Some classes I notice the average age seems postmenopausal. This is not a bad thing! Don’t think that just because the clients are a older that the workout is going to be easy. I am in my later 30s and Im possibly on the younger end of the age spectrum, but these workouts are really tough.
This place is a bit spendy, sure, but they are often having promos/​groupons and even have promotions specifically for nurses, students, brides-​to-​be, and new moms! $ 99/​mo is a great discount! Oh, and they also accept SpaFinder gift cards, which I love to buy at Costco. :D
The only thing I dislike about this studio is, unlike the Bellevue and Cap Hill locations, they dont have showers! Very inconvenient for me, as I don’t live close to the studio. Otherwise, this place would be perfect.

I tried Barre first time in October last year and I am hooked. I did Cross-​Fit before which was really hard on my (aging) body. Switching to Barre is the best thing I have done. Barre not only made me more flexible, but also cured few of my ailments such as plantar fasciitis, pulled shoulder, carpal tunnel and back, neck and should pain. Barre is not easy. I always get a good work out. The ladies that teach there are phenomenal. The girls at the front desk are very friendly and helpful. It is a bit pricey but it is worth it for me because I really enjoy it and like the way I feel. It gets pretty crowded, but we manage. It is not like hot yoga, when you work out in other people’s sweat. I recommend this place.

I called to ask if they provided a «first class free» option and was told they did. I then scheduled a class. When I showed up for the class, I was told I wasn’t on the schedule but that I could join a later class. I considered it but then tried to verify that the first class was free. I was then told it wasn’t.
I did verify through my phone that I called the correct studio. The class may be great, but I won’t be finding out as the the front desk was less than impressive.

I bought a Groupon awhile back and haven’t had the time to use it, so I was trying to squeeze in the classes right before it expired. I admit, I’ve been a bit out of shape and taking these classes totally kicked my butt! I was expecting it to be nice & relaxing like yoga, but nope nothing like that. I liked all my instructors, they were all good and helpful, especially since I was brand new to barre. It does make you feel longer, leaner, and stronger. They have storage cubbies to hold your stuff, free towels and a water fountain to fill up your water bottles. The studio is very clean and they thoroughly clean the floors with environmentally friendly cleaner before each class. The classes are a bit pricey, at $ 20/​class or you can buy a package for a bit cheaper, but again this is the Eastside, so what do you expect.

I’ve been going to barre classes on /​off for a last several years and like Barre3 the best since it’s intense but not TOO intense. This is the first time I’ve been at the Issaquah studios and it’s a little smaller than the Bellevue/​Kirkland one but still has all the necessities. There’s a nice parking lot next to the studio and ample storage cubbies. I wished that they had a water cooler instead of a water fountain and there’s only a large bathroom for changing in /​out of workwear instead of a larger changing room.
The teachers rotate through the various studios so at least that doesn’t change and it is very expensive unless you get a deal on GroupOn or something similar. I wished it was cheaper so that I can come more often! Workouts are what you make of it so if you want a more /​less intense workout — it’s totally on you!

I came to this class expecting a barre class, because that is what it is called. For $ 20.00, I expected a BARRE class with BARRE movements and BARRE exercises. What I got for $ 20 could have been yoga and and pilates exercises I did at home for free. I was somewhat disappointed with the first class, and since the front desk girl was so nice I signed up for 3 more classes too. But nope, still didn’t like it… probably because it was the exact same thing 3 times too. I could have paid $ 20 to learn the exercises once and done it for free at home by myself. (A full ballet class can cost $ 12 and is way more fun plus more exercise.)
The fact that I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy student and a classical ballet dancer probably makes my review a bit biased… BUT the teacher did not even know what she was talking about in terms barre movements nor was she accurate in terms of what muscles were being strengthened with certain exercises. I even asked her very politely after class why we did some exercises the way we did them and she responded «I don’t know, that’s just the way we were told to do it.» The instructors need a better education on human anatomy, don’t pretend to know what you don’t. Also, don’t call it barre class if there is absolutely no ballet involved. This class should be called «yoga and pilates next to a bar.»
The only two positive things I have to say is that the staff was extremely nice and the location was very clean and organized. If price and technicality doesn’t matter to you then this place is great. Also if you are pregnant… then Barre3 is probably nice. But if you care about your budget for exercise, and care about the «how» and «why» this is making you healthy… this is not the best place for you.

I had the pleasure of taking a class with Kristen, a teacher in training and I LOVED her and the class. Bright room, clean facility and I felt instantly comfortable with the whole place. She was kind and encouraging and paced the class perfectly. Barre 3… where have you been all my life!

I worked out here for the first time today and I totally loved it! All of the women working here gave exceptional service and the front desk woman even gave me a quick tour and introduced me to the instructor before the class began! I came home and ordered the online Barre program to continue my workouts and will take as many of the in class sessions as I can afford! I have already told all of my friends about them and I will continue to tell people because my experience was so great!

My first class was about 4 months ago and I’m hooked! Barre3 is intense, but doable for all fitness levels. I love the changes I see in my body — longer, leaner, stronger. The studio is beautiful and instructors are knowledgable and encouraging. Every workout is a little different, so you’ll never get bored and can keep challenging yourself. It’s a great strengthing workout for men and women. Give it a try!

Barre3 is an amazing, full body work out. In the year that I have been attending classes I have become more flexible, stronger and feel leaner and longer. I love the studio atmosphere and the ladies (and guys) that attend are truly fun, health minded people. The staff is highly trained, very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Each class is unique enough to keep things interesting and fresh. If you are looking for an intense, core strengthening work out then give Barre3 a try. I can’t recommend it enough! Come get your shake on!

I just returned from my first Barre class, and I’m a little shaky, but dang it feels good. I consider myself a fit person, in good shape, but I had no idea what I was in for! Far more challenging than expected, in a good way. The facility is beautiful and the staff is very approachable and friendly. I can’t wait to go back (as soon as I recover from today). I’m getting married in 10 months and this is just what I need to get in shape! With it in my neighborhood, and next door to my work, I have no excuses not to go regularly.