Barre Up!

Barre Up is a welcoming barre studio located near NC State. They are upstairs in an industrical looking building. The parking lot is small but you can usually find street parking (unless it’s fair time). Once inside the studio is bright and clean with tall windows looking out over the arboretum and fairground.
Barre Up has some small differences from other barre studios. First, the style of barre is different from other studios because the pelvis is untucked. Also the class isn’t driven by the music so if you don’t like loud EDM remixes of pop songs, this would be a studio for you. I have found the workouts to feel less challenging, but I am usually sore the next day so they are clearly working. Like many other reviewers have said, it’s very good for beginners and I have also seen a lot more pregnant women at Barre Up than other studios. I think this is because the classes are small so you really get lots of attention.
Julie, the owner, is a fabulous instructor. She really takes time to get to know her students and she is able to make beginners feel welcome and challenge even the most seasoned athletes. She gives fabulous vocal cues (often involving food and alcohol metaphors) and great hands-​on corrections. Also, the bathroom is stocked with extra athleticwear just in case you pack your gym bag in the morning and forget pants!
They usually have a Groupon or Livingsocial discount for new students and they have some good intro deals as well. I have only tried their regular barre classes but they also have bootcamp and are the only place in the Triangle to offer buti yoga (which I hear is amazing!) There’s no reason not to check out Barre Up!

Bright beautiful studio. The location is great and the instructors are fantastic! You are guaranteed a great workout! Julie and Katie are my favorite!

Amazing space with the kindest instructors providing more than just physical results. Your whole being will change for the healthier.

Man ClassPass is spoiling me! Yet again I have found another great fitness studio in the Triangle. I’ve just recently been introduced to Barre and I’m loving it. I absolutely love the look and feel of Barre Up, it’s in a bright studio on the second floor with awesome skylights and high ceilings. There is plenty of space in the room and even with a pretty full class it didn’t feel crowded.
i was greeted by Caroline when I walked in and she showed me around and made sure I was comfortable. She was a great instructor for my first visit. She took the time to position everyone correctly and make sure we were doing each move right. I thought the workout was pretty challenging but not quite as challenging as some of the other classes I have taken. However I’m sure the more I practice the more I will be able to perfect the form and work harder. The studio provides everything you need so just bring some grip socks and you are good to go.
Not sure if parking turns into and issue here since it was my first visit. They didn’t seem to have much of a parking lot but I was able to find street parking easily. Overall I really enjoyed this Barre studio and I look forward to coming back again soon.

So far so good, I’ve only been to one class so far and it kicked my derrière exactly the way I expect/​want a barre/​pilates class to do. It’s a small studio — one room, but I did not feel overly criwded. It is super bright in therr and they have water and towels available for everyone to use. I came early to fill out forms so i didn’t have parking issues but I think there is only 3 actual parking spots and everyone else will need to park on the street. I also discussed my knee issue with the instructor before class and she put a note on my account ab my knee for other instructors to know in advance of my class — i modified as needed when moves bothered me but she said she’d avoid some moves that may bother it. I’m looking forward to more classes, esp when my knee is fully healed.

Such a great barre studio. The instructors are knowledgable, encouraging and friendly. In addition to the «Pilates meets the Barre» classes which are similar to other barre method classes like pure barre, they also offer yoga and a massage/​foam roller class. Barre up has a lovely airy studio on the second floor of a warehouse-​type building with nice windows that let in the natural light. This studio is more laid-​back than other barre studios in the area and would be a great place for anyone who may have felt intimidated at other studios.

I found Barre Up on groupon and wanted to try this particular studio based on the Unilocal reviews. The location wasn’t easy to find but when I arrived I was greeted by The instructor Caroline. She was extremely friendly and corrected my firm (which is greatly appreciated) throughout the class. The work out was challenging and my muscles were fatigued.
The studio is bright and very clean. There was plenty of room for everyone and it was easy to see the instructor. The music was upbeat and before I knew it, class was over.
I’m trying the bootcamp and can’t wait to update my review when it’s over.

Such a great place! I have been recommending this class studio to all my friends! They are a great space and seriously great instructors. If Liz Hurst is teaching a class you should take it! She is WONDERFUL! Clear direction with just the right motivation.

After going to Barre Up for a few months now, I’ve updated my review to 5 stars. They’ve added a «Boot Camp» which combine all the normal barre movements with quick cardio intervals to help get you sweating — a great combination and I highly recommend everyone try it if you miss that sort of thing in regular barre classes, which I did.
The other thing I’ve learned after a few months is that barre just keeps getting harder the more you go — your form improves and you can challenge yourself in new ways that it’s hard to do when you are just learning the moves. I wholeheartedly recommend that you try Liz as a teacher for your first class, she’s awesome and has great energy.

I have been attending Barre Up! classes for some time now and really enjoy the personal attention from the instructors on form and really pushing yourself. Getting away from work, being a mom, and a wife for an hour a day is much needed and makes me a better person. What a rewarding exercise. This is a fantastic studio! I can’t rave enough.

There is no judgment here and every level will be challenged. Julie started the business and teaches some of the classes so there is a warm, personal feel here and genuine care for the staff and clients. The classes are evolving so there are several types of yoga, barre, pilates, massage classes offered from 6am to 8pm and on weekends. It is so convenient for me and I love the classes so much that I signed up for 6 months unlimited classes. I enjoy going to Buti in the evening to shake my hips and sweat and stretch out all the tightness from the day.

I tried Pure Barre and loved the introduction to the barre method in general, but was looking for another option as well. I found Barre Up through a groupon, but will definitely be signing up for a membership. The owner, Julie, is great and super knowledgable about the body and really helps you use proper form.
The classes are small and there is a lot of personal attention, which really helps take your workout to the next level. Don’t be turned off by the location and outside look of the building by the railroad tracks. Inside is warm and inviting and you are guaranteed a great workout!

A friend talked me into trying Barre classes about 6 months ago. I was hesitant at first, I have been doing yoga and going to the gym for years and just didn’t think this type of group fitness class was right for me, but I needed some variety in my workout and agreed to try it out. WOW was I sore after my first class. I read-​up on Barre, and how Barre-​Up is a little different, and I really liked what I found out. I’ve been taking classes for about 6 months now and LOVE the instructors, and positive vibe at the studio. Oh, and my body looks great too. My legs are more defined than every before. The Buti Yoga classes are a great cardio workout, lots of fun, and a great compliment to the sculpting exercises we do in Barre-​Up classes. I’ve been attending Barre-​Up and Buti yoga classes every week and have no plan to stop going, I’ve even thinking about cancelling my gym membership. I really recommend this studio, especially if you have tried Barre elsewhere and just weren’t too sure that it was right for you. I’ve even started bringing friends to try it out (they regularly offer deals for new clients) and everyone I have brought with me has really enjoyed it and has wanted to come back for more.

Going to barre class is the coolest thing around these days, so when I saw a groupon for this studio, I decided to go for it. Julie, the owner and main instructor, is so excellent and inspirational. The studio is small, and while that may not seem desirable to some, I believe it is the best thing. Julie likes to keep the classes small so that she can help each student focus on proper form. She remembers everyones name and you really get a sense of community there!
After my groupon was up, I immediately signed up for unlimited monthly. In the time I’ve been going, I see a change in my body weekly. First it was my arms (at the end of a full week of classes), then in the next week or two, it was my outer thighs. Not only did my body change, but I truly believe this experience was also mentally beneficial. I walked out of every class feeling confident and beautiful, and also, a little sore! Great workout, Great studio, Great people. I LOVE barre up!
(Julie also has hookups at a near by childcare center– while I’ve never had to use this service, she posts on FB all the time about it– I think it’s just down the road from the studio, and there are discounted rates for Barre parents!)

I’ve only been once so far on a Living Social deal. I took the Pilates/​Barr class (forgot the actual name of the class.) The receptionist was very friendly. The class was intense and went by extremely quickly; it was a one hour class. The instructor (forgot her name too) was friendly, attentive and motivating. The studio was very clean and had plenty of space at the bar, just not enough mirror space as there were windows on the walls instead although it didn’t create a problem for me. I’ll definitely go back for more classes at least to use up my Living Social deal and probably thereafter. I’m all for an exercise class going by fast and this one certainly did!