I found Barre3 Kirkland about six months ago. At the time, I'd not found a fitness routine that I…read morecould stick to for over a decade. I struggled with self-motivation, did not feel confident as I fumbled around a gym, and struggled with chronic pain due to several car accidents and demanding athletic activity throughout childhood. Walking through the doors of this Barre3 studio changed all of this for me. I was hooked before I'd completed my first class! Not only are the workouts challenging and dynamic, I find myself experiencing an exponential boost in confidence and competence regarding mobility, breath, and functional strength. Prior to Barre3, I was unable to successfully use my postural muscles effectively, due to long term injury. After 6 months of Barre3 workouts, my chiropractor recently shared that my posture is improving greatly! What truly sets Barre3 Kirkland apart from other fitness studios is the strong sense of community that exists within the space. Owners, Elizabeth and Hannah, along with their wonderful team, create an atmosphere that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for people to move, grow, challenge themselves, and be vulnerable throughout the process. Their intentional efforts to authentically engage and build relationships with participants fosters an atmosphere that that feels unlike any other fitness environment. I genuinely feel like I am loved and cared for by staff and other studio members--what a gift. This place is truly special. If you're looking for a studio that feels like home, this is the place for you.

BARRE 3 @ KIRKLAND…read more First timer here using Class Pass! I really recommend it if you haven't heard of the concept, where you can try multiple studios for the same price! I saw this location super close to Downtown Kirkland and had to try it out! Parking was available for street, there are free two hour options or you can park at the Library. I decided to take Signature 45 with Bo, had no idea what I was getting myself into, I was just excited to get into the class. Bo was FANTASTIC, amazing instructor and so funny! He pulled out the funniest jokes and I really loved his attitude, he also would go to certain people and help their structure and position more better, I really enjoyed this just to help you learn better. The owner was kind as well. The place itself was a bit small, it was just one class, one studio at a time, bathroom is only one and there is not a shower there. Not too sure if I missed it. Overall, great class and they gave me a small "welcome" gift which was some energy mixer and about their membership.

I am 78 years old. I started Barre classes in Colorado about 8 years ago. My husband passed away…read morelast year after I had 3 strokes. I moved to Bellevue to live with a son and I started Barre classes in Newcastle right away, as it seemed so essential that I keep them up. Even if I can't always do everything the instructors do, it helps so much to try my best. I had a shoulder injury last month that forced me to take a break, so I am doing rehab for a couple of months now. I really miss my Barre classes. All of the instructors are exceptional, and the atmosphere is very friendly. I am anxious to return to Barre. I highly recommend this studio!!

I was excited to try a free intro class at Pure Barre with a friend, but unfortunately, our…read moreexperience was really disappointing. We drove 40 minutes to get there, arrived early, filled out all the forms, and even had a friendly 20-minute conversation with the instructor. Just two minutes before class started, we were told we couldn't participate because we're out-of-state students. This policy wasn't mentioned anywhere on the website when we signed up. The instructor was aware we had driven quite a distance to be there, but we were still asked to leave right before the class began. The studio itself seemed clean and welcoming, and the instructor was kind up until that point--but the lack of transparency and consideration left a bad impression. I hope they make this policy clearer online, so others don't have to go through a similar situation.

Amazing instructors that lead with hands on demonstration to improve your form and support your…read moreneeds

The facility is definitely hard to find as there is no signage outside and the parking lot can be…read moreeasy to miss, so make sure you give yourself some extra time to get there or just park at the H-Mart/PetSmart and walk over. The instructors are all really nice and super welcoming to new folks! The space does appear to be shared with some other businesses, so don't be surprised if you see other people walking around/through the area during the class.

I came in for a intro class to see how I would like it and from the 30 min that I had, I really…read moreenjoyed it. The workout was definitely intense and effective and I would love to continue, but the way they harrass you about the memberships is enough to make me never want to return. I understand that encouraging people to sign up for memberships is part of the job and I fully expected them to discuss membership options, but the way they continued to push and push no matter what I told them, left a bad taste in my mouth. Even after telling them that I would be moving out of state next month so I didn't want to commit to a membership (since each one is a 3 month minimum), they still pushed it and suggested I start a membership and cancel before I move. Personally, that doesn't make sense to me. Right before they brought up memberships, they were going on and on about how close the pure barre community was, but after the membership pressure, I felt like they did not care about me at all and just wanted my money. Also less than 24 hrs after the class, they had already called, left a voicemail, AND texted me about starting a membership. I probably would have eventually signed up for one after trying a full single class, but now I'm not sure if I'll be returning.

The instructors don't do any corrections like the other studios. You're pretty much on your own…read more PS I use a different name at the studio

I started coming to CorePower after getting a recommendation from a friend, and I love integrating…read morea class into my weekly routine. This studio and Sarah A, in particular, are very inviting and welcoming. I feel challenged but also encouraged to listen to my body. I have never felt judged or uncomfortable, which can be a vibe for new yogis. All thanks to Sarah! Parking is behind the studio in the Avalon Apt lot; make sure to get parking validated at CorePower for 2 complimentary hours.

Parking is available in the Avalon Towers right behind the CorePower! Parking can be validated in…read morethe studio for up to 2 hours if you scan the QR code before you leave. Wish I knew this in the first class email they sent! I did a core restore class which was a low intensity long duration hold stretching class! Perfect for beginners. The room was just had a very sweaty smell, more than most other hot yoga spots I've been to. You don't wipe the blocks after use, the staff supposedly does it but I am not sure how often they do it. As someone who's afraid of touching other's sweat... I was a little put off. They do wash the floor between each class though!

I cancelled my membership 4 months ago and this studio has continued to charge my credit card every…read moremonth since -- unauthorized charges that I never agreed to. I have called multiple times and sent several emails with zero response. No one picks up the phone, no one replies, and my messages are completely ignored. To make matters worse, their website offers no way to remove your payment information, leaving you with no self-service option to stop the charges yourself. If you are considering joining this studio, think very carefully before entering your credit card information. Cancelling your membership does not appear to stop them from charging you -- and getting any response from management seems nearly impossible.

I'm a beginner and I've been looking for a yoga studio that prioritizes form to protect the body…read moreand also teaches multiple modifications for those who need more or less of a challenge for the different poses. I have found these needs in SolarYou--specifically in Irina's Deep Stretch class! There were many other first timers in this class, so maybe that's why Irina was so detailed in all the stretches. I hope the attention to detail remains the same in future classes. Irina went around the class to help each person with their stretches as well! I booked the class through ClassPass, and the preparation instructions were clear that the class start timing is strict, so be prepared to find parking and give time to put belongings away and secure a spot in the studio!

I had heard about OTF from friends and social media promotions that promised a special rate for new…read moremembers when they first opened; I've now been a member for almost a year! First off, the Bellevue location is the ONLY OTF location in the United States that has two fitness studios (2 workout gyms) and three showers! This means there are more classes available than most locations. One of OTF's unique value propositions is a heart rate monitor you wear under your shirt along your chest or on your wrist that displays your data on a large monitor in class alongside your peers'. This data indicates your heart's beats per minute, calories burned, and which "zone" you're in. Grey, blue, green, orange, and red--each signifying your heart rate zone. Because of this, you'll need a heart rate monitor in order to participate, which means investing in your own through OTF. At the end of the class you get your stats emailed to you. When you first arrive, you pick a number and machine: either rower or treadmill. This is where you start. All workouts are different, but generally you'll do a short warmup on whichever station you grab a card for. If you have a row card, it'll also assign you to the weight floor. The weight floor will involve weights, TRX, body weight, and more. The coach will explain the exercises, and then there will be animations of people doing the exercises up on the television screens for reference. Upon completion of your three blocks, you switch with the other group who is on the treadmill. Yes, you will spend about half the class on the treadmill, so be prepared to power walk, jog, or run for that entire time! There's a cheat sheet on the treadmills to help you determine which group to go in, and during that time you either are at your base speed (active recovery), push pace (a little faster than your base to get you uncomfortable), or all put pace (as fast as you can run). The coach guides you through each interval, which is strategically planned to get your heart rate up, and then down. Overall, great experience. Membership here will get you membership at any other location, which is a huge plus. Looking forward to trying more classes!

I LOVE Orangetheory. It's such a good workout and I've been recommending it to all my friends for…read moreyears. The Bellevue studio is incredibly spacious compared to other locations and the front desk staff are all super nice. However, post-pandemic I've taken classes with 3+ different coaches at the Bellevue location, and my biggest gripe is that none of the coaches seem to give corrections on form. I've been to several other studios - Kirkland, Bel-Red, Shoreline, Wallingford, etc. - and most of the coaches at those studios will correct me and others when we're doing something wrong. If there are no corrections or tips on how to improve, I don't see the difference between having an in-person coach vs. an automated audio track timed with the instructions for the day. At other studios, I notice the coaches will also try to get to know the members and give shout outs. I haven't observed this at Bellevue and the studio vibe feels much more impersonal. Still, I love Orangetheory and the Bellevue location has its perks: double studios, easy parking, Starbucks across the street, etc. I just wish it felt more personal and that the coaches were more engaged.

I just started going here consistently and I LOVE IT! I really don't enjoy cardio but I feel like…read morethese classes totally trick me into loving it, plus getting strength in alone the way. The class formats are really fun-lots of variety and each week builds on previous classes so you feel like you're learning and getting the hang of things after a week or two. Walking into the studio is also just FUN- so inclusive, fun music and lights, and super supportive instructors. My favorite classes are Bands with Elise and Dance with Chris! I feel like even after 2 weeks of consistency I already feel like my endurance is improving and I was able to advance to a more challenging resistance band in the Bands class. Looking forward to seeing results once I keep up the consistency!

Well, I'm clearly in the minority here with my overall feelings of AKT. I think AKT can be a great…read moreplace to work out depending on your expectations. I went to my first class a few weeks ago and this was the first fitness class that I thought about walking out before it ended. Don't get me wrong, the studio is awesome and has a nice vibe - the staff is super friendly as well. But this didn't feel like dancing...it was more like...how would I describe it... choreographed fitness steps for suburban housewives with no rhythm. Ah, there we go. Instructions were super fast and hard to follow, the music didn't match the vibe of the dance.... ie: attempting to dance hip hop style to a Jackson 5 song. (I use the term hip hop style loosely because I *think* that's what they were aiming for.) I'm glad I went though..I'd been wanting to try AKT for a while but learned it was not for me. I think this could be a great place for a specific demographic, though.