Beautiful facility and plenty of parking available! this was my first time trying out Barre and I loved it! The instructor was super friendly and offered queuing and corrections when needed. Excited to come back and try another class. This place is perfect for those that value strong alignment between breath and movement. Classmates are extremely friendly as well. Overall great vibe. read more

The Bar Method Palos Verdes - Barre Classes Near Me - Rolling Hills Estates, California

I enjoy the variety of classes. The instructors are attentive. The studio is clean. I've been going for almost 10 yrs. I get energized before work. Great place to target all body parts. There's always good introductory packages for those who just want to try before committing. read more

1st time today and ran late coz of the rain. Got there 5 mins late and waited for awhile. I can hear the class started but no one on the front desk. Front desk arrived, She was nice enough even though she made me wait and toured me in the studio. She let me go in but the instructor Dara K said " no you can't come in too late" . Thanks for embarrassing me in front of the class and not instructing the front desk to not let people in when they're late. The website nor the flier doesn't say no entry if you are few minutes late. I think this place is too snobby and doesn't want they're local people to join.. I want my money back please... I have tried barre class before and this place is not as nice instructor as I had before. I think 24h fitness gym treats you better in general! read more

Loving the barre workouts here, the instructors are awesome and give corrections which I love. Super clean facility and they even have showers! read more

I love Bar Method. I have on & off done different exercises throughout the years but feel I get the best results doing this one. I sweat slowly & can feel the burn in my muscles. I definitely see results as well, in my body shape & waistline. The instructors are great as well. They adjust you so you are in the correct position. The only slight downside is the price. It can be expensive but I am getting good results in my experience. read more

I attended a Community Class at Bar Method a week ago to see if I would be interested in buying a membership. The instructor was very attentive and made sure that all participants were in the right position. My legs were definitely sore the next day and I felt a few muscles that I had not worked before. However, I felt like I got a better workout doing yoga and the stair master. Ultimately I don't think I would buy a membership here. In regards to the facility itself, it was extremely nice. It has one studio with plenty of equipment. The bathroom and locker areas were clean. The front area did seem a bit small but they carried a lot of products. I did buy a pair of Bar Method grip socks for the class. The socks were really great for the carpeted flowering they had in the studio. Plus they were only $10! read more

I've been going to this studio for 3 years now. The trainers know what they're doing and it's just a fun place to work out. It's not just a workout studio, it's family! read more

Instructors and classmates are really friendly. First time trying Barre classes and I have seen improvement! I enjoys the classes because the difficultly of the class depends on how hard you push yourself. read more

Amazing exercise studio not only for the person who wants to live a healthy life but also the person who wants to be a runner. When I started running, I had lumbago pain and knee pain. After I started coming to this studio, the pains disappeared little by little. After a half year, I challenged to run LA Marathon and succeeded in finishing FULL marathon with no hurt! Muscle training using bar in this studio and running practice is the best combination for my body. Of course the owner, Instructors and stuffs at the front desk are all kind and wonderful. Very clean studio. (Japanese below,) 健康づくりだけでなく、走る人にもオススメのスタジオです。 ランニングを始めた頃は腰痛や膝痛に悩まされていましたが、通い続けるうちに痛みがなくなりました。ランでは鍛えられない筋肉が強化されたからだと思います。スタジオに通い始めて半年後にLAマラソンに挑戦しましたが怪我もなく完走できました。バーメソッドでの筋力トレーニングとランニング練習の組み合わせが私にはとても合っているようです。 オーナーもインストラクラーも受付の人も皆んな親切で素晴らしいです。そしてとても綺麗で清潔なスタジオです。 read more

Thoroughly enjoying this class. I love how we stretch and increase flexibility, so important as we all grow older!

I've been a member of Bar Method Palos Verdes for 8-10 years. It's a warm welcoming community. The instructors are knowledgeable and gentle as they give corrections and adjustments to make sur we are doing the exercises correctly. It's all about strengthening, conditioning, balance and flexibility. I love it! read more

I love Bar Method! It's a great workout, no matter your fitness level. Instructors go through intense training, so they can check your form or adjust the exercises for any injuries. I have a wrist issue, but am able to modify. There are a few different classes--Classic, Level 2, Move, and Express--so I'm never bored, always challenged. Beginners should start with classic until they get comfortable with their form and exercises. The staff are so nice! They greet you by name, show you around, and are always helpful. Even in big classes, instructors will address you by name--it's like getting a personal trainer in a group setting. Fellow classmates are also friendly. They make you feel welcome and that you're part of the team. It's a very supportive environment. read more

Such a great toning workout! Love the teachers, classmates, shop. Warm, fun people, immaculately clean. Sign up today! read more

The Bar Method is the best workout ever. I left HIIT for this and I feel great and walk out rather than limp out. No injuries! Flexibility! Toning! Love it so much. read more

My friend got me into The Bar Method when she heard that they were opening a studio in Palos Verdes. I've been going at least once a week, up to three times a week depending on my schedule and I have to say, I love it! Let me preface this review by stating that I had not had regular exercise in oh, close to 10 yrs (I used to count my strolls through South Coast Plaza or Century City Mail with shopping bags in my hand as exercise). The first class that I ever took totally kicked my ass. After the class, I was telling hubby how it wasn't so bad, and that I wasn't sore. Right. Fast forward two days later and I'm limping at work with my friend asking me if I was okay. I guess I didn't look so okay. After getting over my fear of the same thing happening again, I started to go to class more regularly at the PV one and I have to say, I feel so much more energized and it certainly helps that my "fat" jeans are now totally loose. Yay! I've also gone to the Hermosa Beach location a few times because the Palos Verdes location doesn't have any later evening classes. Compared to the Hermosa Beach location, the Palos Verdes Studio is so much cleaner, bigger and brighter. There is plenty of parking in Peninsula Center whereas the Hermosa Beach location, you have to park in a lot across the street. The only days where it might get a little harder to find parking is on Sunday morning in PV as the farmer's market is right across the plaza. Classes are one hour long and they certainly work you during that one hour. All of the instructors that I've had so far have been nothing but wonderful. They all change up the work outs so you never really get two of the same workouts. You start off working on arms, then onto legs, abs, and booty. At first, I thought that Bar Method was more dance/ballet, but I quickly learned that that's not the case. So, for all of you out there scared of ballet, don't be, because this is like 10% ballet, 90% pure work out. One thing that I wish the PV location would do is change their morning classes earlier to 7:15 or 7:30. They changed them to 7:45 and it's too late for me to get to work on time at 9 after class. It would also be nice if they started to have some evening classes like at 7-8 like the Hermosa Beach location has. As of now, I go to the PV location on weekends and Hermosa during the week. I took one star off purely because of their limited schedule. When you buy class packages, you can use your credits for classes at both the PV and Hermosa Beach location, so that's always a plus. Most of the instructors at PV also teach in Hermosa too so you see a lot of familiar faces. There are lockers for you to put your stuff in during class. Among some of the amenities of the facility are two shower stalls and bath towels for your use. Whenever I walk into the studio, they always have some really pleasant smelling candle. If you're scared to try out a class, don't be! Everyone is really friendly and you'll be too busy working yourself hard that you won't even notice how fast the hour goes by! read more

I love Bar Method! I did the $100 introductory special, and now I've joined for reals. I did Pop Physique for 4 years, and while very similar, Pop does not come close to the expert instruction at Bar Method. Full disclosure: I hate working out, but I have to so I don't turn into a cranky, vaguely blob-like creature. Bar Method is makes me feel incredibly good and strong and I always want to go back. Here's what it's like: Facility: Bar Method Palos Verdes is lovely! The locker rooms, showers, and bathrooms are pretty and well-maintained. The floor in the workout room is carpeted. At first I thought it would be grody, but it's very clean. Instructors: Bar Method has well-trained, very nice, very helpful instructors. What I love about Bar is the attention to form. Instructors will make sure you have correct form AT. ALL. TIMES. They will not only come over, but call you out with corrections. (In a nice, non-picking on anyone way). Pop Physique is less strict on form and less strict in general. I like the structure here. Music: Typical exercise class electro-pop. The edgiest thing I've heard was "Love Shack." (!!!). Bar Method's music is in the background, making it unobtrusive and easy to hear the instructor, which is great. But this is where Pop Physique wins -- their music is much hipper. Not a big deal. I go to Bar Method to work out, not discover amazing new bands. (But "On the Floor" by J-lo was a bit much). Flow: Yeah, I said, "flow." Bar Method, with its strict adherence to form, spends a good amount of time on each body part. This means lots of reps. Bar Method may not move as fast as Pop Physique, but you will work your arms, thighs, butt and core until you're shaking and exhausted. Btw, thigh is HARD. Sometimes I find myself mouthing "mother f*****!" I'm not proud. Misc: The Bar Method app is great, and It can add your class right to your iPhone calendar. Parking is easy at the PV location. Bar Method has rules: No phones in the workout room. No gum. No talking! Workout pants must cover the knees. Basically, it's not a place for entitled, would-be Hollywood starlets. (After years of Silverlake Pop, with its ass-exposing / flexitarded clientele, that's refreshing). The front desk people are helpful, making for a welcoming vibe. The people who go here are nice, and my body is changing quickly with this amazing workout. I really love it. Yay, Bar Method! read more

Proudly a member of The Bar Method PV since 2019, I love the workouts! Beautiful facility, flexible pricing, great selection of retail, and hands down the best instructors you will find in a studio. Join our Bar Method family! read more

Here's why I love Bar Method: *It works! I've lost stubborn pounds that I thought would never come off; I am stronger, more flexible, and in better shape than I have been in years. *The instructors are very helpful and correct your form and encourage you, *Because form is a major emphasis, your joints and back are protected from injury. *Every exercise can be modified. It doesn't matter how flexible, weak or strong you are, the routine can be done and is always challenging. *It's never boring! Even though there is an order (arms, thighs, seat, abs, back dancing with stretching in between), the individual exercises change, so your muscles never get "used to" the exercise. *The other students are encouraging. I've never felt intimidated or like I didn't belong (even in my earlier out of shape state). *There are all ages, fitness levels, sizes of people attending. *I am not someone who loves exercise. Bar Method is the only workout that I am motivated to stick with. It is pricier than a traditional gym, but it's well worth it because of the results! And because you're paying more you're more likely to go (built in incentive). I started going because of a discount from a mailer. I thought I would go once and try it out. I liked it so much I signed up for a first month unlimited for $100 (a fantastic deal) and went 3-4 times a week. The changes in my body were so amazing I continued and signed up for a year. If you're even just a little curious about Bar Method, give it a try! read more

It's taken me forever to write a review, but when I saw they still have only 2 reviews after being open over a year, figured I should write one soon! I started Bar Method in April 2010 at the Hermosa Beach location, and went their regularly despite horrific parking, until this location opened in December 2010. It's a little further to drive for me but much less of a hassle to find parking (which is FREE). They share many of the same great instructors as the Hermosa spot, and it's really a gorgeous studio with clean facilities. I always feel challenged, even though I'm so much stronger than when I first started - there is always an extra variation you can do on each basic exercise to push yourself, and there is no question how much my body has changed since I started going regularly. My only gripes are: 1. Schedule - I can't make most classes before 5:30pm, and it appears their main clientele prefer daytime, so there are not nearly as many evening classes as in Hermosa. 2. Cost - I've been a loyal Bar Method fan for almost 2 years now, but the cost still kills me. It's not my main workout, so it's hard to justify paying more than $13 a class - so I just wait and buy when they have sales/promotions. I have tried Core Exhale Fusion, Pure Barre, and Barre Physique, and still think that Bar Method is overall the best barre-based class, but between the cost and schedule issues, will probably be mainly using their DVD at home. For anybody new to Bar though, I would highly recommend the $100 unlimited month deal - it's so worth it! read more

Don't bother.... Very bad experience. They are overpriced, didn't accept my coupon, and overall I just didn't like the attitudes of the people working there.On top of it, I spent a full month going, then realized Bar Method is not a full fitness routine. I still had to run and go to the gym to get real results. Not worth the money. Would go to soul cycle or 24 hour fitness classes ... for an hour of class, there's no way the results are going to be as good as real exercise. Basically, I found that bar method won't give you the lean-looking results of doing stair climbing machines, elliptical, weights, etc. found at any typical gym. I really wanted to like it, but it just wasn't happening. read more

Bar Method WORKS! Take advantage of their introductory special! 100 bucks for unlimited classes! It's an awesome deal! The workouts are nothing like I've ever done before, and from an outsider's point of view, they don't really look that hard. But don't be fooled. The moves are HARD. Some of them will make you want to scream in frustration. And you WILL be SORE. Don't be turned off tho; The instructors are so great, and so encouraging. The other students are also so nice! I was HOOKED by the end of my first week. I also loved how the bar method is LOW IMPACT, and all the exercises can be modified to suit your body and any injuries you might have The facilities are really clean, and the staff takes great care of everyone. Lockers are provided and there are 2 showers on site (and clean towels!) I wish the price wasn't so steep; otherwise I'd be here every single day. You can choose to buy individual classes or monthly memberships. Students receive a 15% discount, so students: bring your school IDs! Also, the times of the classes aren't that convenient for people who work, but they do offer weekend classes. read more

I'm so disappointed. Was looking forward to trying a class at the Bar Method through ClassPass and drove up to the location 15 minutes early to find out that it was closed?! I called the Hermosa location and the girl on the phone told me that class has been cancelled. I wish they would've notified me at some point if class was going to be cancelled. I get that its a bit quiet in PV, but you should still let your clients know it advance rather then surprising them with a dark studio! 3 stars because I haven't actually tried their class and the girl at the Hermosa location was really nice and said she'd speak to the owner about this issue. read more

Enjoy going to The Bar Method in PV now for several years. Best place for a full-body workout plus stress-relieving stretches and breathing. All of the instructors are attentive, the staff and members friendly, and the place is always clean. read more

Bar Method class is my favorite part of the day. I love the workout - it's a great way to spend an hour with some really amazing people.

I have been taking classes at The Bar Method PV for about 1 1/2 years and absolutely love their program. I've recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and arthritis and this program seems to be the only type of exercise that works for me. It is gentle on your joints but really works on strengthening every muscle in your body. The entire staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and very eager to help you reach your goals. read more

I started my first class by purchasing groupon's limited 1 month special. The class room is clean and all the instructors pay attention to all the clients and correct my posture. It's always refreshing coming here to refresh myself after work. Just after 2 months of workout, I feel totally different. The good thing is that now they have classes after 7:00 every weekday~ read more

Since moving to Palos Verdes 3 years ago I have been a regular at Bar Method Palos Verdes. The workout is safe, the PV location is convenient, the studio is immaculate, and the community of instructors and members are welcoming and supportive. I encourage you to give it a try. read more

I've tried many workouts over the years and none have been more transformative than Bar method. It takes all your "problem areas" (like your inner thigh) and tightens that sh$t up. The combination of cardio and stretching leave you energized after class rather than exhausted. But the thing that's most amazing about this studio is the people. The instructors take their job very seriously and all of the staff members are helpful and friendly and they make an effort to create a welcoming environment. Also, the space is beautiful with really nice showers which is really convenient if you need to workout before work. read more

Almost 10 years ago I was searching for a workout that wouldn't aggravate my back injury like every other workout did. Now nearly 10 years later, Bar Method is STILL my favorite workout. It is safe, challenging and most of all super effective. The Palos Verdes studio is a wonderful studio. It is beautiful, clean, and inviting. Parking is a breeze and it is such a welcoming environment for new students as well as students that have been taking for years. You can really tell how passionate the instructors are about what they do. The community of the Palos Verdes studio is like no other. I cannot recommend this studio enough! read more

Was really impressed with how clean the locker rooms and studio were. The staff was really sweet and left me a note and sachet of lavender, which was a nice touch. read more

My home away from home! I'm so grateful for finding The Bar Method Palos Verdes in so many ways. I first started going to classes as a way to help with my recovery from a surgery. Right from the beginning, owner, Leslie, and her team of instructors helped me to get stronger and be more confident as I've healed. Now they're all like family to me. I continue to go regularly to build my strength and mobility, but I also go to help clear my head and find focus for the day. Love The Bar Method Palos Verdes! read more

I've been coming here since Leslie opened the studio just over 2 years ago. The workouts are constantly changing to keep things challenging. All the staff from front desk to instructors are very welcoming. It's a tough program but if you stick with it, you'll see results. read more

The Bar Method has changed my life! The classes are challenging, the instructors are all amazing and the community of people is warm and friendly! I look forward to each and every class. They also have motivational challenges that are fun and push you to get the most out of The Bar Method. Please join us, you will be hooked! read more

Bar Method Palos Verdes is the BEST! I've been going for about a year and I have to say, my body has changed dramatically! I feel stronger and all over leaner. I love to take Danni's classes, but am happy with most of the instructors. Leslie the studio owner, really cares about her customers, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. Try Bar PV! read more

If you want a good workout, lose weight, gain flexibility and muscle, this is the place to go. The teachers and staff are amazing and courteous. Overall, it's the perfect way to begin or end you day. I highly recommend!!! read more

I love this place! All the instructors I've taken have been great! They are all different, some harder than others, but that allows you a variety of workouts. I love that all the instructors call you by name & point out what you need to improve or when your form is good. Really appreciate the personal touch! It is a great workout! And there's never a wasted moment. When I leave most classes I feel "wrung out" like all my muscles have been worked. I love that! The front desk ladies have been great, on the phone & in person. I most recently purchased a month unlimited, but ended up having a medical issue that kept me from being able to workout for a week or so. When I called they gladly "froze" my membership so I don't have to waste my last week. Very impressive! Highly recommend! read more

I love Bar Method, and this studio is fantastic! Leslie, Lindsay, Cristina, Stephanie, and Danni are the instructors I go to routinely, and they all ensure you have an amazing work out. Leslie also does a wonderful job of having fun challenges and promotions. For anyone who is pregnant, this studio does a fantastic job of teaching you modifications so you can still safely get a great work out. Highly recommend them! read more

This is an amazing workout and a special place. All of the instructors are really great -- they know each student by name and will call you out if you aren't doing the moves perfectly. This is actually a good thing bc some movements are so small that the position really matters to work the correct muscles and so you don't get injured. Everyone including the other students are supportive. The owner, Leslie, has really created a great environment. Don't be discouraged your first couple classes if you've never done a barre class. The first class, I didn't even understand what was going on, and my body just didn't want to do some of the moves. I've been going for 4 months now, and I'm still challenged every class which is a good thing. read more

I LOVE this place. My friend said that she used to go to barre and wanted to go again and asked if I was interested in trying it. I went to my first class on a Saturday morning, and I kind of thought I was going to die (in a good way.) It felt like everyone looked like a ballerina and I wasn't sure if I was going to fit in or if people would be judgmental. Not the case at all! Everyone was SO nice, from the students to the instructors. Other students said encouraging things after the class, and the instructors gave me extra tips and modifications to make sure I did moves safely. I didn't expect it to be easy, but it was tough! I am not sure who these people are who say the class isn't a full workout or that they don't sweat. I am always trying to push myself to do a little more, take a "challenge" (a modification that makes it harder,) or improve my form. I have been doing it for nearly two months now and still love it. I signed up and prepaid for six months; that's how hooked I am. The owner Leslie is both an instructor and a student and everyone knows your name after a couple of classes. It is nice to feel that camaraderie. read more

This place just has a great vibe. Really friendly instructors and even sent me a thoughtful thank you card after my first class. Big, clean studio. Highly recommend. read more