Went to a class here as part of a free ClassPass deal, it had a high number of previous attendees…read morethrough the app so I was excited, albeit nervous. I tried to look up what to expect and showed up super early to an afternoon class (which was smart because I took the elevator which doesn't go to the second floor, just take the stairs AND you have to fill out a couple of waivers as a first-timer) Remove your shoes upon entering the nicely clean studio, away from all of the noise below on Broadway. I got an excellent tour of as a new participant and they had showers and toiletries in the changing station. They had lockers which I didn't lock but used to store my bag and phone (which can't be brought in the studio, which I surprisingly liked as it forced me to be present as I waited for the instructor to arrive) The class was awesome! Great mix of ages and adaptable for the two pregnant women in the class. Everyone seemed to be having a rewarding time and finding a workout that pushed them. I am not a dancer. I have zero dancer experience. The instructor would come up to me once or twice and help fix my form quickly and nicely, without placing all of the attention on me, which I liked. I was motivated to keep up and maintain the correction, and I learned a lot by watching the women around me. Everyone was very friendly before or after class, but during I liked how I was able to focus by myself without everyone's eyes on me. I like how the pace slows down at times, and it isn't dark with deafening music like a cycling class I have done, where the atmosphere is intense and stressful. This is done through repetitive, testing movements which slowly strained and tired my muscles. By the end, we were doing an easy exercise for me, scissors, but my legs were TREMBLIng from some of the prior workout. This is proof to me how much my muscles were being worked and how they were properly active by the class and the instructor's detailed descriptions. For the one month of unlimited classes special (each class is ~45 min), I am currently waiting until after a spring trip to purchase the $119 deal. Without it is just too expensive for me right now (at $38 a class), as someone who can't always allot time to workout and is unsure of her schedule

The Bar Method Noho has the best full body workout! it never gets easy and it's always a challenge…read more New exercises and new formats keep you on your toes. In addition to OG Bar classes, there's Bar Strength, a fast paced class with weights, a Cardio/Ab combo, Bar Flow with more of a yoga vibe, and more. It's addictive, and I love it. Sign up and see for yourself!

I went to the Pure Barre Central Park South for a Saturday morning class through ClassPass. This…read morewas my first time visiting this location (I've done a few barre classes otherwise) and it's a fairly small and intimate class. They were very welcoming to new people - the instructor had me come to the front and was good about adjustments and tips. I did a Classic class which was a good total body workout (arms, legs, core, etc.) Some of the moves aren't intuitive if you haven't done a barre class before. It's a lot of micro movements and holds, my muscles were sore leaving class. They also require grip socks and will make you buy some at the front if you don't have any. Definitely not cheap, but I think they also offer free trial classes or promo rates for new members.

Love the Pure Barre experience and the folks at the Central Park South location are so wonderful…read more The flexibility of going to various locations and the ease of using the app to sign up makes this a breeze. I enjoy all of the formats with Classic and Align my favorites. Define is a nice option and I really wish they had more Align classes, so I recommend signing up early. I've never had an issue getting into a class at this location.

Ive done barre before but never an actual ballet class. This was exactly what I needed. very…read morebeginner level ballet focusing on each position but also adding some stretching and strength training. So much fun. Will definitely be back

I took an amazing class, Character Ballet/World Dance with the teacher, Osamu Uehara. What a…read morekind, patient, and thorough teacher! He also pushed me so I could learn and excel. The class was also so fun. I think it's rare to have all those combinations. What a Gift!

Such a gem of a Pilates studio. I've been eyeing this spot for a while on Classpass. Pilates isn't…read morenormally my first choice when it comes to choosing workouts, but I do know how vital it is to incorporate in one's routine. I notice they recently added a strength class, so I had to finally give it a try. The studio is conveniently located near the West 4th stop. Plenty of cafes/coffee shops to grab a healthy post workout smoothie/bite. You'll need to get buzzed into to go up a flight of stairs to the studio. Inside it's very serene and peaceful. The space is intimate. There's a few changing spaces with some amenities to freshen up, and cubbies for your personal items. I enjoyed the strength class and will continue focusing on those for the time being. The instructor was very friendly and engaging. Moved around the studio throughout the class and inquired about my experience post workout.

Amazing barre studio located in the heart of West Village. I have been going for years. Classes get…read morea bit sweaty but they have a AC turned on in the summer. Lots of class times and classes are a mix of barre, cardio and yoga instead of strictly barre. There are no showers but they have changing rooms and cubbies for your stuff. You can do classes barefoot or with socks.

I love taking classes at Pure Barre! I regularly visit all three Upper East Side locations, and the…read moreinstructors have been consistently excellent across the board. Out of the three Studios, this one is my least favorite only because of how small the locker area is making it difficult to get ready. It is made up for by the large studio space. Overall, Pure Barre is such a great place to work out, and all the Upper East Side studios are wonderful!

I just took a class from Eryn, and I can't rave about it enough! It was so fun, challenging--yet…read moreachievable! She was so encouraging and gave us modifications to meet our own levels. I highly recommend you try it.

5 stars for the class and instructor. This was my first time at the studio using their $15 new…read moreclient pass. The studio however was uncomfortably cold during a Sunday candlelight yin class. It was very cold outside that Sunday and the studio did not seem to have adequate heat coming from radiators. There were small space heaters in the space but they were not doing much. The floor was ice cold. I kept my socks on during class and my toes were still numb. I had to wear my hoodie during the entire class. I also had to lay a blanket over my mat during class. The window in the back was letting in a draft and I could feel it a few feet away. I could not focus on the class and so this class was not as restorative as I would have liked. Unsure if I would come back if this is how unregulated the temperature is all the time. I can only imagine that the summer must be stifling hot. FYI, The studio is up a flight of stairs, if stairs are an issue for you.

Updog is a really nice studio! I love that they are not limited to yoga classes. I have tried a…read morePilates class and a barre class here and really enjoyed both! Everyone working and attending class are very friendly. They have lots of storage for everyone's personal belongings and an area to freshen up and fill up your water bottle. It feels very clean. Bookings can be done through the MindBody app, which is nice and efficient. I'm excited to continue coming here!

I've tried pretty much all of the major barre studios in NYC, and Physique 57 by far is the most…read morechallenging one! Classes move fast with high reps that really make you feel the burn, targeting all major muscle groups in the upper body, lower body, glutes, and core. One thing I really like about Physique 57 is that the instructors do a good job of integrating rhythm/musicality into the exercises and maintaining an upbeat atmosphere throughout class. They're also great about providing individual attention and correcting form when necessary. In terms of the studio, I've visited all 3 studios in SoHo, UES, and NoMad. The NoMad location, which just opened a few months ago, is extremely new and by far the most gorgeous and spacious of the three!

I wanted to update this since we are now about a year since fitness studios reopened…read more COVID policies have been relaxed since our city/state have been relaxing guidelines based on positivity rates and vaccination. I think they've been doing well with this and continuing to clean between classes. Masks no longer required in class. They've recently had a lot of new "deals" which is nice for regulars like myself. I really miss the annual unlimited, because I am paying so much more lately to take fewer classes. Thankfully, they're doing a summer three month unlimited -- I hope they continue something beyond that. More recently, I've been interacting with Brigid, their customer experience manager. I can really tell a difference in the quality of customer service since she's come on board -- she is very responsive and so pleasant, and she is extremely client oriented. For example, they transitioned from one fitness app to another to book classes, and it's been a problematic transition in so many ways. Not only did Brigid fix the issues, she also gave me some extra classes for the trouble. I finally feel valued for being a loyal client (there was a point in time when I wasn't feeling such a way). When there were some further issues, I reached out to her and she's been working through all of those issues with me. Can't say enough positive things about her. My only reason for dropping a star is that showers are still not back. I understood this immediately post pandemic (and they had to consolidate four studios' worth of belongings into one), but it's really difficult to schedule your day and get around the city without a shower option. I understand that times are tough, but class prices are higher than before, yet we also lack the amenities that we had before (showers, towels). Showers seem to be back at most other fitness studios. If the showers came back, I would definitely be more encouraged to take additional classes. The scheduling game is more of a challenge with this.

I liked a couple of the teachers even though most of them barely give form corrections. But the…read morefront desk staff and management here are rude, across multiple issues. Total turn off. I've been doing barre for 14 years and pure barre specifically for 8. I live in the neighborhood. But I make the effort to go across town to UES for other pure barre locations.

Pure Barre UWS is the go to spot for a fill body workout! The instructors are amazing and you'll…read moreleave feeling lifted and toned! A must try!!

Just started my pilates/barre journey, and love Pure Barre! Great for a recovery class from…read morelagree/solidcore or strength training as each class stretches your body out extremely well. The space of the class brings your mind to a soft meditative focus. They have a variety of classes from classic (medium difficulty), define (greater focus on core and strength), and align (stretch/recovery). I've gone to the trifecta of locations (Greenwich, Flatiron, and Williamsburg), and I think this location is one of my favorites with proximity to Union Sq trains and the open space of the studio. Awesome instructors who are very supportive. Class goes quickly since it's mixed with regulars who have often gone to Pure Barre in the past, but usually if you're newer the instructor pays more attention to your form and helps. After a few classes, you learn the regular moves + positions and you're able to get a grasp much better on how your form should be. Flatiron Pure Barre is paired in a space with Cyclebar and has a massive selection of lockers + showers, Williamsburg has great lockers (both locking and shelves) but is smaller, and Union Square has nice locking lockers and changing areas. **NOTE: MAKE SURE TO BRING GRIPPY SOCKS (barre socks) or else you'll end up paying ~$20 for the socks they have in the studio (which are nice but let's be real no one should be paying $20 for grippy socks)

Went for the introductory class. Although it was a truncated version of the regular sessions, I got…read morea good sense of how classes would go. For an absolute beginner, the class moves quite fast, and although I was able to keep up, there were some instances where I was a bit lost. The entire class was new, and I noticed the same thing with a few of the other participants. Otherwise, it is a good class, and I was thoroughly sore the next day (a good sore). This class works you out very well. If you have injuries, just let your instructor know, and they will show you alternative movements. It's worth a test run. Just get your heating pads, icy hot and aspirin ready.

This was my second time visiting Sass Class, and it was very intentional. I traveled from another…read morestate specifically to take class here, which already says a lot about how much I value the experience. This time, I took class with Amber, and she is truly a 10 out of 10 -- from her character to her teaching style, choreography, and ability to educate dancers in real time. She doesn't just teach steps; she teaches movement vocabulary and helps you understand how to inhabit the choreography as it unfolds. That presence and clarity make the experience special. A lot of what I enjoy about Sass Class comes down to both the choreographers and the energy of the space. That said, there are some practical considerations. There is no elevator, which can be challenging because of the number of stairs you have to go up and down. The studio itself is small but functional. There's a small waiting area, a check-in desk, two bathrooms, and a spot to quickly change if needed. There are two studios, which allows classes to run smoothly without feeling crowded. The location is central, not far from Moynihan Train Hall or Port Authority, and there are plenty of food options nearby for before or after class. Overall, SASS Class continues to be a space I value. I fully intend to take more classes there in the future. For me, it's about the quality of instruction, the intentionality of the movement, and the community -- and that keeps drawing me back.

This is an excellent studio for anyone interested in taking classes in New York! They offer a…read morediverse range of classes including heels, hip hop, and chair choreography, with options for all skill levels--from beginner to advanced--as well as exciting workshops. I took a heels class with Emma and it was a fantastic experience; the class left me feeling empowered and confident. The studio is centrally located in Manhattan, close to public transportation. They also provide bathrooms for changing and cubbies in the studio to store your belongings.