I just started going here a few weeks ago and really love it so far. Everyone is super friendly and…read morewelcoming. The workouts are both fun and challenging and every class is a little different. I have an injury and the instructors are great about showing me modifications.

So I have taken classes at Buffalo Barre on Monday and Wednesday with Danielle and she is…read morewonderful. I took a Thursday class with Erica and it barely went 40 minutes with most of it being warm up or stretching I was so disappointed and felt that I had completely wasted my money and time.

What a great workout! Wow this was really challenging in a satisfying way. I would highly recommend…read morefor anyone looking to add something new to their routine. The studio is really clean and they prioritize wiping down all the equipment and mats after class. They have all of the equipment you will need for class and the instructor was super helpful. The staff are kind and welcoming and I felt like I belonged here. I would come back and highly recommend this location!

Barre 3 I joined Barre Centric 3 years ago after trying a…read morefree class. I was immediately impressed with the friendly non- judgmental expert instructors / owners, Gia and Rachel. They transitioned to Barre 3 in 2024. Their focus on correct postures, hands on guidance and modifications as needed throughout the class was a key factor in maintaining an annual membership. I'm 65 years old and the exercise helps my balance, strength and mental agility! The Barre 3 program also emphasizes correct breath control and mindfulness to further enhance your overall health. This boutique style club is worth a visit. You will not be disappointed!

The Barre Studio is back up and running this summer with in person classes. Find them at their new…read morelocation, just down the street from where they were before, at 206 Lake street, The Performing Arts building. Same great workout and format as before if you are a returning student. It's awesome to come in and hear the same familiar songs and voices at an in person workout. If you are new to barre this is a challenging boutique class that is low impact and has a slow burn. You will notice improvements in tone, flexibility and strength from the mix of yoga, Pilates and ballet workout moves. Grab your barre socks and sign up on the Studio Bookings app. The studio and classes are now being run by Alex.

I was looking for a workout to shake up my routine, so decided to check out The Barre Studio,…read moreHamburg. I had only taken one barre class years ago, so was not experienced at all! My first class was with the studio's owner, Melissa. She was extremely welcoming. During her class, the directions were very clear and she made sure I had proper form. I even received a handwritten thank you note a few days later from her! What a nice, personal touch. I've been to a handful of classes since and each instructor I've had has been wonderful. If you are looking for a quick, intense workout, I highly suggest The Barre Studio, Hamburg!

I started taking barre about 3 years ago and it continues to make a positive impact on my fitness…read moreroutine. Attending barre during and after my pregnancy's helped to accelerate my recovery and get me back on track with my fitness journey. I would highly recommend barre to anybody! Try it out, you won't regret it!

Best barre studio around! All of the Instructors are friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and very…read morehelpful. It is always a really good workout, and they show you how you can make modifications if necessary. I love the matted floors and overall setting as well.

The downtown Barre Centric might be the second location out of the current three, but it's where I…read moretook my first official Barre Centric class (my true first class was at Wilkeson Pointe Park, and I liked what I saw, and here we are). Now that the new year has started, I'll be spending plenty of time at the location that kicked off my experience. This location is at the corner of Main and West Ferry, so it's easy to get to from most directions. There is off street parking, which can fill up quickly, but I've never had an issue with street parking and finding a spot right in front of the building. It's easiest to enter through the back entrance in the parking lot, that door is closer to the storage area and restroom, and there's more room to switch out of your shoes and into those grippy socks. If you forget your socks, never fear, there are socks and other gear for sale, just like the other locations. Downtown is definitely the smallest of the three locations, so classes fill up early here. Do yourself a favor and sign up in advance, especially if you're trying to go to Barre Resist. As always, the taller barre is in the front. Don't fear the tall barre, some moves are just easier on it. I promise, you'll be fine. This studio has all four classes on the schedule, although as of this review, there aren't any Barre Bounce classes at Downtown. I tend to go for standard Barre Centric (also in 45 minute express format) and Barre Resist (for those PT friendly stretches). Barre Bounce originally debuted here, and I preferred it here with the high ceiling, although the chances of actually hitting the ceiling were low. If it's your first time, consider choosing a class with either co-owner, Gia or Rachael. Both ladies are wonderful teachers and truly enjoy what they do, and it's obvious to anyone watching. Now that I'm in the middle of a barre challenge, I know I'll be spending lots of additional time at the Downtown location. Barre Centric is a great place to make big changes with small moves. Take it up an inch and down an inch downtown!

This may be the best run studio business in Buffalo (2 locations, one Buffalo, one Clarence). Ive…read morebeen coming back to the Buffalo location since they offered a special with Revolution, just down the road on Main. If you don't know what Barre is, here's a layman's explanation: Ballerinas are the result of hours, days, months, years of practicing the art over and over. At Barre the instructors are all ballet trained, and the classes are based on the moves they did millions of times in the past. Anyone can do the moves, which is great. You see people of all shapes and sizes here, its friendly to all. No matter your past ballet experience, you will see results here from day one, and you'll see improvement over time if you stick with it. I know this from personal experience. You arrive here to a clean and well lit studio and parking lot. Even when its dark, the parking isn't. Gotta love that in the winter. You can come in either the front or back doors, but the "changing area" is in the back. They do ask that your outside shoes come off right at either door, don't track that salt and other wet stuff in. You wear socks or Barre socks (which many wear for yoga too, those footies with little grippy things on the bottom). I wear regular gym type socks and they work just fine. But you can buy the other kind here, and I think that's what most people do. At this location they offer 4 classes - Barre Express - 45 minute Barre class Barre Centric - 60 minute Barre class Barre Bouce - Barre on the trampoline. Yep, on a trampoline. Everyone has their own small, low to the ground, trampoline. There are various moves done on it, interspersed with some other floor work. Its a whole new ballgame from Barre, but lots of fun and challenging in a different way. Barre Cardio - Barre at a faster pace with some different moves The class most people take is Barre Centric, and its offered the most as a result. The Barre Express is often offered at lunchtime I have found. The classes remain more or less the same for a few weeks at a time, so you are not spending each class trying to figure out what's going on. For someone like me, that's great. If I had ballet training it might not matter as much, but I appreciate the consistency. The other location in Clarence doesn't have Barre Bounce, but does have Barre Stick, which uses Pilates sticks in class. You can go to either studio, and I gather that many do mix it up depending on where they will be that day. Classes here start right on time. As a result, its rare for anyone to arrive late, so everyone is pretty focused on the class from the start. I love that they start and end on time. Makes things easier to plan. There is a changing room here with cubbies for your things. Its got plenty of hooks for the winter coats too. The rest room is large with a shower that's fully stocked with shampoos and lotions etc.. Some people do use the shower and facilities Ive found. They must bring their own towels as none are available here. But the facilities are very nice and always so clean. There are even some men who are taking Barre here these days. Nice to see that in the mix. ** The reasons I think its the best run studio in Buffalo - The owners have created a schedule and color patterns that's consistent with the two studios. They have the same themes running throughout. The owners teach tons of classes themselves, but they also hire women who are well trained and consistent in temperament with each other. There is no visible drama here in the workplace. Its a fun place to be as well. As a studio junkie, I have plenty of experience with studios, and this is a well run, well organized, very pleasant place to "get your exercise on".

I joined Symmetry Pilates 6 months ago and the results have been amazing…read more With the guidance of Judi Donner, I have lost 14 pounds and several inches off my waist, hips and thighs. I have strengthened my core and toned and tightened my muscles. With multiple pieces of equipment and countless exercises, there is always something new. I enjoy going to my Pilates sessions because not only am I getting a total workout, but Judi also makes it fun. The studio is always exceptionally clean and so relaxing with Zen music in the background. Having tried other types of workout programs, this is by far the best thing I have ever done for my body and mind.

I went to Symmetry Pilates as a starting point to rebuild my strength and get back to a healthy…read morelifestyle. Judi provided an initial consultation and began a 10 session program to start. I found the atmosphere to be welcoming and professional which was nice given that I am not a big fan of a standard gym. After my sessions I feel healthier, more flexible and can feel my core strength returning.

Barre[tend] is amazing! All of the instructors are fantastic and welcoming. It is a fun,…read morenon-intimidating environment with classes for people of all abilities. Both locations are beautiful!

Decided to come here with a group of friends as we are on the hunt for new and fun ways to workout…read more The place is tucked away in an industrial plaza. It is hard to miss and is not visible to the street view. As you walk in the place is very cute and very clean. The ladies that work there are very friendly and very informative/helpful regarding any questions you may have. Our instructor was very nice. I totally forgot her name. She was awesome, she's very interactive in the class. She does walk around the room periodically to make sure you are in the right position which is quite helpful because I can tell you I had no clue as to what I as doing. The whole class was awesome, we all definitely felt the burn. By the way, it was the Barre Classic class which is recommended for beginners. It's a mixture of yoga, stretching and ballet moves, which by the way, were awesome practises that you can do at home. Who knew about these ballet moves?? When the class was over she interacted with us for a bit which was nice. They have a lot of specials/deals right now that are awesome. The one class by itself was $20. It was totally worth it. I can't tell you it was worth it because I could hardly get out of my bed this morning. I will definitely be back with my friends!!

I came to Barre Life while I was visiting family in Oakville. I'm a Pure Barre addict, so I HAD to…read morefind a barre studio during this trip. Barre Life had a great introductory special: unlimited classes for two weeks for only $40. Yay! So the studio is very nice and clean on the inside. The outside is not much to look at, though there is plenty of parking. The lobby is spacious, they have retail, and the front of the house staff are friendly. There is also a large women's locker room--always a plus. I took 3 classes at Barre Life: Sculpt and two level 1 classes. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety that the studio offers--I think it's great that there are different classes depending on what you're looking for (beginner, advanced, more ballet-oriented, etc). I enjoyed Sculpt the most, as it was somewhat similar to what I'm used to at Pure Barre. I like a more fast-paced and intense class as well as using different props, such as weights, balls, and resistance bands. I also enjoyed the music, which was upbeat and current. What prevents me from giving a higher rating is related to the instruction. During one class, I was actually discouraged when I challenged myself to hold a pose--I was told by an instructor to stop when she saw that my thigh muscles were shaking. Also, I never saw any of the instructors go around the room and adjust people's forms, and I could see that several people needed adjustments, including myself. I found this to be problematic because if you don't have the correct form, you could easily injure yourself--especially your back. Maybe other instructors are more conscientious about that, though. All in all, there were more positives than negatives, but the instructor contributes heavily to the experience in my opinion. I would still try Barre Life when I visit Oakville again, since it is still a great workout.

I've been going to Stretch Pilates weekly for the last 6 months. I've lost 35lbs so far along with…read moreseveral inches. I've become more tone and increased muscle strength but more importantly I'm more confident with myself. All of the instructors have been welcoming and encouraging. I mostly take classes with Allie and she has been an amazing instructor and cheerleader with my progress, she encourages me to push myself to "harder" classes and "harder" moves. I truly look forward to class each week and encourage others to take classes at Stretch!

I love Stretch! I have been coming here for 2 years, and it's never the same workout. Niki…read morechanges up the routine every week. I am doing core workouts I never thought possible!! I love how strong I feel.