The Bar Method

The Bar Method is amazing! I tried it through Class Pass and fell in love with the workout and the instructors (I took 2 classes with Mandy and 1 with Steph). I like the community vibe it has and the attention to detail given to each student. If I’m not doing something right, I appreciate that the instructors call me by name to adjust my position and give me, and the other students the best workout possible. It’s pretty pricey but I think the way I feel after leaving class is worth it!

I love the bar! I’ve been exercising on and off all my life but rarely see results. After 3 or 4 weeks of going to bar method I could start seeing and feeling the difference. I have much better posture, stronger arms and leaner legs. It’s the toughest workout I’ve ever done and I’m sticking with it– which makes it twice as good!

I’ve been attending classes at this studio for a little over a year and highly recommend it. I have enjoyed all of the instructors classes thus far. The studio is always very clean. The front desk staff are very helpful if you have any issues. I particularly like the Move classes because they keep my heart rate elevated throughout the class consistently. I highly recommend this studio!

Love the flagship location of the Bar Method. The studio is bright, spacious and peaceful. Instructors always greet you with a smile and make an effort to remember you on a first name basis. There are ample class times so I almost always get into the Mixed Level classes. The higher intensity Level 2 or Bar Move classes tend to fill up quickly so reserve your spot for those. The workout itself is an interval barre workout that incorporates thigh, seat, arm and core exercises with stretching and lengthening. If you’re looking for a class to add to your exercise regimen to get lean and toned, look no further! Try the $ 100 first month unlimited new client special!

Each morning I drive past 6 other «barre» classes on my trip from the Mission to the Marina. I have heard countless times, «why in the world do you make a 30 minute trip across town to go workout?» Here’s my story:
Four years ago I found Bar Method up in Seattle. I immediately fell in love with the intricate movements that hit each and every muscle in your body, giving me results that I hadn’t found from running or group fitness classes. I felt stronger, firmer, and overall happier… I was hooked! When I made the trip down to SF two years ago I was saddened to leave the Bar community that I made up in Seattle, but thrilled to find an amazing new group at the flagship location in the Marina. The teachers are AMAZING, and the classmates are STRONG and DEDICATED! I’d never seen so many people taking the challenge options, pushing themselves to the point of breaking, and then pushing harder for 60 minutes.
I have had the opportunity to try other barre classes, and the thing that truly sets Bar Method apart are the teachers. They are trained to know more than motivate a class. They understand the anatomy and physiology behind the movements you are doing, they understand when you have an injury how to accommodate to meet the same results, and most importantly they know how to push you, while keeping you safe.
If you’ve been wondering what all the shaking and tucking is all about, go out and give it a try! The teachers will motivate you, the music will inspire you, and the workout will kick your butt!

Love Bar method on Filmore! Great work out, look forward to going to class, friendly staff!
$ 100 new client member best deal in town

Bar method marina is the best!!! I’ve been coming here for 3 years and it has been life changing! The instructors are all so energetic and make the classes super fun.

I have been attending classes at this Bar Method studio for the past couple of years and am a big fan! The instructors are very good at what they do (including memorizing everyone’s name!) and will come around to adjust your form and make sure you’re getting the most out of your workout. I especially appreciate this given how many times I’ve gone to classes at other gyms or studios where the teachers aren’t correcting form at all which inevitably leads to pain later on. The classes follow the same format each time, however, within each muscle group there are a variety of moves the teachers can pull from for a class, which provides enough variety to keep the workout from getting too redundant. They have basic mixed level classes, the more advanced Level 2 option and Move which is more interval focused to burn extra calories.
I bring my mom (who is almost 70) to the classes with me when she’s in town and she absolutely loves them– gushing about how personalized the workout feels. Although you may not sweat through this workout (I mean, I do…), it’s excellent at toning and tightening your whole body and you will not only feel the proof, you’ll see it too.

Bar method has made my body in the best shape its ever been in! I go 5 days a week and love every minute of it. The marina studio is very clean and great for getting ready in the morning before work. The teachers are all great and very attentive in correcting your form. Highly recommended.

I have joined a Lululemon cult and it is named the Bar Method. My workout of choice — it is excellent at improving strength, posture, balance, and flexibility, and even several years in I still find it challenging, and still find myself improving. In my experience classes consist of cycles of interval strength training (with minimal weights, body weight, or isometric movements) followed by stretching, progressing from one muscle group to another throughout the duration of the class. [One caveat: even if you take the Move class, I would still recommend supplementing your workout routine with cardio for a full-​rounded workout.]
Class sizes are capped so they’re not too crowded (except occasionally on the weekend), instructors undergo rigorous training and even remember student names so that individual corrections can be made verbally in addition to the physical adjustments they make. This, coupled with the focus on correct form and technique, ensures that it is a very safe low-​impact workout.
I consider the Marina studio my home studio. It is clean, well maintained, has a spacious locker room, and nice fresh flowers — going there is always a pleasure and everyone is friendly, from the front desk staff to the community of regulars, making the overall the experience one that encourages and inspires me to workout more often. Best of all I’ve roped my mother into going to — how many adults get to say they get to hang out with their mom an hour everyday — now we just need to brainwash my sister into joining ;)

Wonderful studio! The best teachers, front desk, and studio layout! I used to have a running injury that prevented me from hiking or biking, now thanks to the strengthening of the muscles in my thighs my pain is gone, I hike and bike all the time, and have lost 15lbs! All the teachers are great but I won’t miss Sabrina’s class.

This is an excellent workout for those to are working to lengthen their limbs and work those «hard to reach» areas. It really burned my glutes, thighs, and hamstrings. However, I wasn’t as impressed with the ab workout section. If you don’t have perfect form then it is really hard to feel the ab workout.
I was lucky enough to have Sharon as an instructor and she gave me 5 – 6 posture corrections throughout the class which was really helpful! She was challenging but funny at the same time and played great music! She started with an arm sequence with light weights, then we moved on to the barre and did different positions «pulsing» our legs until they were on fire! We finished with abs.
This is definitely a great workout if you are trying to slim down your legs like me!

Upon walking in 15 minutes early, I got a tour of the facilities from the lovely front desk girls which made me feel instantly at home. The facilities themselves are impressive– they have a fully stocked shower and bathroom area with all the necessities you need to get ready for your day. I went at night so the point is moot but REGARDLESS the studio was clean, well kept and orderly. Get it girlz.
I usually do my own crazy cardio/​lifting routine at the gym and have been an avid SoulCycler so I was expecting to be OKAY in class. I was for the first ten minutes. then the burn started to kick in. My leg muscles were shaking, my abs were aching, and it hurt so good. The class was taught by a cute peppy blonde girl who gave corrections when needed and I feel like that intensified the workout tenfold. I appreciate the attention to detail she gave to me and another girl who was new (helping us set up in class, showing modifications if we weren’t developed enough in our muscles to do certain exercises, and physically re-​positioning us.) Walking out of the hour long workout, I felt rejuvenated, sore, and firm all at once. Overall, I give this workout a ¹⁰⁄₁₀ and would be completely open to trying the $ 100 unlimited month long package for new members.
Side note: I wasn’t wearing socks upon entering the facility so I had to buy $ 9 socks (womp) but now I have an excuse to come back and use them.

Phenomenal workout, friendly staff, beautiful studio — I really like this location!
My instructor, Sharon, was so nice I would come back just to take her class. Not only did she give me feedback and encouragement throughout the entire 60 minutes, she remembered many people’s names and had me laughing a lot, which makes the class fun!
The sets were challenging but there were modifications if you needed. Quick paced class, so you’re not thinking about the time.
The changing room is spacious, very clean and beautifully decorated — definitely has a spa feel. I love how many lockers they have, too, and all of the seating so you don’t feel cramped when others are coming in and out.
I always enjoy feeling leaner, stronger and more toned whenever I leave a barre class. This studio is great; I would return in a heartbeat!

I am writing this as a TOTAL newbie, but I have been nothing short of blown away by the facilities, workout, and instructors at The Bar Method Marina.
I live nearby, and had always been a little bit intimidated by the cult-​like following the brand had, but ClassPass gave me the opportunity to give it a shot.
I signed up for the Level 1 class (obviously) and was first of all, so surprised at how big the facilities were! There are 3 classrooms, and the locker rooms are really large and well maintained.
Level 1 takes place upstairs, and the small class size (6 people in my first class, 5 in the second) really makes it so that the instructors are able to give personalized attention. I was so impressed that the teachers used first names as well as real reasons why the change was necessary to give every correction, and never did it in a way that was a put-​down or de-​motivating.
Let’s just say that I was shaking like a leaf during most of class, but I walked out there feeling fierce! I’ll be back.
They also offer a $ 175 unlimited monthly membership, which for the area, honestly isn’t bad.

The Bar Method, FTW!
Always guaranteed a good workout, friendly staff & teachers (extremely important when it comes to barre classes where technique is key), clean locker rooms & SHOWERS!
What more can I ask for? :) Especially compared to local barre studios, Bar Method is a sure winner.

Really impressed with the few classes I’ve taken at The Bar Method so far. While the whole bar thing isn’t really my style (I’m more of a cardio/​soul-​cycle girl), I must say I’ve gotten a great work out here and enjoyed the cleanliness/​comfort of the studio.
I’ve also tried Pop Physique and while it’s a little trendier, Bar Method classes and teachers are definitely of a higher quality. The Bar studio is also WAY nicer-​with lockers, showers, and even baby care! (not that I’m currently at the stage in my life where I need that)
Overall, highly recommend Bar Method. Great classes, teachers, and beautiful studio!

I attended a barre method class and was
Made to feel inadequate and not welcome. I’m a dancer and zumba instructor and I always make sure all my students are welcome and have the appropriate modifications when needed. I had the instructor yelling over her annoying headset everything I wasn’t doing in perfect barre method fashion. Annoying marina boutique gym. 2 stars is a stretch.

I got a chance to attend a class at the Bar Method on Fillmore today and had a wonderful time. The class was taught by the studio manager and an assistant who were both fantastic. Good music, lots of compliments and a little humor made the hour fly by.
Highly recommend!

I was in somewhat of a workout rut aka not wanting to go. I needed something new to kick me in the keester to get up and workout. Thankfully Gilt City had a deal of $ 60 for unlimited classes for a month. I have always wanted to try Bar Method, so thanks for the deal Gilt City!
When I went to my first class, I didn’t really know what to expect. I signed up for a mixed class as opposed to a level 1 class. The classes are 1 hour. All my friends that have taken the classes just said, «Tuck, tuck, tuck.» My quads and glutes sure did find out what they meant! After my first workout, I felt that it hurt so good and I wanted to come back for more. With every class I went to, I would learn a new workout move. This helped keep the workouts intriguing and not so monotonous. I will say, even though the pulses and tucks are small, the intensity and reward of it all is great. I definitely felt like I gained more strength overall after being there for a month.
Customer service goes a long way and all the staff here are great at it. The instructors take the time to ask if it’s anyone’s first time or less than 5 classes and remembers their name. I appreciate it when someone corrects me on my form cause I’d rather be doing it right rather than hurting myself more so. All the instructors do take the time to let you know and also push you. It wouldn’t be a good workout if they didn’t make you shake right? All of the instructors do have a great sense of humor as well. They will try their best to make you laugh so you don’t look like you’re in agony.
The facility is great as well. Have you ever gone to workout and then realize, damn I forgot my lock or key for your lock? Well guess what, they have lockers with keys on bracelets already provided! Each key has the corresponding # to the locker it goes with so you can’t forget which one is yours. And if you’ve forgotten a towel, never fret cause those are provided as well free of charge. Lastly, need a hair tie? They have those too! They’re in the locker room by the sinks before the showers. And they’re not reused so don’t get all germaphobic.
Overall, I enjoyed bar method because it really did challenge me every class. It helped me feel stronger and get more limber. I would definitely recommend for anyone that would like to try something new and get a great workout. Lastly, I like to thank the instructors for helping me reboot my workout drive!