I've been taking classes at The Bar Method on Main Street approximately 4 days per week since March…read moreof 2024. It has changed my life in countless positive ways. I've never found such an effective way to get fit until I started barre. The teachers are all excellent, and it engenders a community of kindness and support for people of all ages and fitness levels. I have never injured myself; the exercises are safe and approved by physiotherapists. Their business model is very successful - they are reasonable and flexible if you need to pause your membership, or modify your workouts. They motivate you with challenges, celebrations, prizes, and stickers that stimulate those reward centres - the endorphins help too!

I was hooked from my first class. Every workout is intense but the time goes by quick. Having gone…read moreon consecutive days or multiple times a week, each class is different with a variety of exercises and equipment so you're always feeling challenged. I haven't taken class from all the instructors yet but the many I have had are great. They have good energy, are friendly in correcting form, know everyone's name (they have a discreet cheat sheet which is amazing), and are always ready for the next exercise counting down with the beats then switching music if necessary. As a fitness instructor in a different industry myself, I appreciate the attentiveness and consistency between instructors.

Cute little studio! Has everything you need and the price is good as well! It's an old building…read more Street parking is nearby but a lot of people just walk to the studio!

The best studio! I tried one class here and got hooked. The owners and teachers are so friendly and…read moreknowledegable. One of the owners, Jenni, teaches many of the classes. I like that they have such a wide range of classes: Barre, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more. People of all ages, levels and body types will feel welcome here. I also like that they supply the mats and equipment, and tea so you can relax and chat after class.

I just took a class there this morning and came to check out Yelp for fun to see what else everyone…read moreelse thinks and there are barely any reviews !! What?? I had Barre Flow with Susan and she was full of energy but it wasn't the ol in-your-face kind which I loved. The class was more intense than I thought but I'm grateful for it because it made me realize there are areas where my own workouts are lacking in. Don't let that scare you off though! It's totally doable and the music keeps you going. I'm already looking forward to booking more classes there!

Barre Fitness south surrey is AMAZING! Honestly I hate going to the gym, I go and leave after 30…read moremin because I have no idea what im doing or if im even getting a good workout. Every time I leave Barre I feel SO good, my whole body aches and I can barley walk after. (in a good way!) I took a couple months off barre and realized me (and my body) can't live without it. I would recommend this to everyone. Try a couple classes, trust me you will be running back... :)

Horrible horrible horrible!!! I went once and loved it…read more Honestly I did. I am about 30 pounds overweight but flexible and I enjoyed my first class. The second class I asked for some advice from the ladies working there for one of the moves. They told me not to bother. I asked why? They said I should be in shape first. Great! Why am I there??? I am not that over weight and I just had my third child like 8 months ago. So if your not already in tip top shape and don't need an exercise program then this place is for you! If your in need of a little help then run away from this place! They will treat you like garbage and shame you in any way they see fit. My girlfriend who is on top top shape told the manager she was being rude and she walked away mumbling "I am not the fat one". WTF!?!?! Oh and my friend is not white so I think this was the real reason for the white privileged north van trailer trash to belittle us and not care and walk away insulting us. It was pretty obvious.

I like both the Beatty Street and the West Vancouver facilities- but West Van has an amazing change…read moreroom and large workout room with a view-ish. The workouts are hard and good. Staff very pleasant and very helpful. Great teachers. West Van has free parking- huge bonus.

I have done over 2000 classes - it never gets easier - the best workout! I have been going since…read morethey first opened up in Yaletown at their old studio on Beatty - cannot thank Carolyn enough for bringing this to Vancouver! Marc ---- well love the guy - He is the manager and Kristen rocks too! xoDeb Deb

This barre location has a big studio. It's carpeted, which makes it nice and soft, but also a bit…read moreweird for a gym where people sweat. They have fans going for temperature control, although I imagine if you are on the side of the studio where you are in the sun, it probably gets warm fast. They has two instructors at the open house class, which I tried, Kristin and Connie. This was kind of nice because it meant there was always one instructor free to correct people's form. Everyone working here was friendly. I found the method here was more like pilates than other barre classes. The class used lots of equipment and it was all provided (mats, ball, bands, weights, cushions). A nice touch is that towels were provided for working out. There are showers but only one washroom. The locker area is pretty small and there ends up being a bit of a line to change/access them. Since I attended an open house, they had a clothing pop up, mini facials and fresh juice. Epsom salts were given after the class to newbies and a one month deal. Newbies also were strategically placed between people with previous experience at the studio so there was a lot of thought put into making the experience good. Staff and instructors made sure to introduce themselves to newbies and to watch them during classes to provide extra assistance. They also checked in after the class ended. The negatives are that there is a dress code for this studio that includes no shorts and no midriff showing. I appreciate that this policy applies to all genders, but it is also a bit much, especially the shorts part and not great if you overheat easily. It is also a bit comtrary to body positivity. Another thing to note is that there is no instructor doing the moves with you so it is hard to follow if you are a visual person. The instructions are all verbal and that can be tricky.

I've gone to this studio 3 times (hip hop, heels, street jazz) and the now closed Kits location…read moreonce (hip hop). Thoroughly enjoyed each class. The studio is airy and clean. They offer free de-caf free at the front and plenty of room to sit and wait for your class. There's such a wide range of selection for types of dances that there is one for everyone. You can choose what level you want and the ones I went to were all intro/open so they were beginner-friendly. Every instructor has been very nice. It's a judgement free zone and a great way to have fun!

I've always wanted to try hip hop dance and this opportunity came until this friend suggested me to…read morejoin him last Sunday. My friend J went quarter before 3 and I showed up little late when the dance session started. I wish there was a clear instruction before walking in. I was confused whether to take shoes off to change to indoor shoes or go into studios without my shoes and turns out I had to change to indoor shoes after arrival. Next step was filling out application form and if there was any medical history. I was ready for the session once it was finished. There was so much energy and the 90's hip hop was so perfect for this. Everyone wasn't first timers except for me and J. My instructor showed steps from slow speed and then the pace became quicker. It was little difficult to follow the steps and which direction to swing or to bend my legs. I nearly fell for the first 30 minutes , and then fell on the floor because of my poor balance. My only way to catch up is to observe my instructor or other people to improve dance steps. It was a fantastic work out for sure. Because there was only 1 fan, I felt very sweaty and humid in the dance studio. I only paid $10 for the first lesson and it was so worth it. Staff were nice and friendly. **Note: bring your old runners for the dance. Make sure they're clean pair. They have small change rooms so you can change into loose clothes. Water bottle is a must to bring. They even have a water station next to reception desk. I found myself overwhelmed that some moves were more of advanced level. Everyone else moved so fast I couldn't follow their speed. I found myself with a small bruise the next day.

If you like good music and working out, this is the place for you!…read moreThe Beat Studio is located at the Boundary View Plaza (corner of Hastings and Boundary) on ground level facing Hastings street The current class formats offered are: in-studio Barre, Outdoor, and online classes I purchased their online trial pass for 3 weeks. The virtual classes are taught via Zoom and the acoustics are surprisingly very good. I can hear the instructor and the music. So far the Beat Repeat, Bellyfit Flow and barre classes are my favourite -- they are at a good pace with small class size. The lunch hour 40 min and the 5:30pm workouts totally work with my work schedule! There's free 1 hour street parking around the building and also underground parking on Esmond st entrance The Beat Studio shares their space with Life Preservers First Aid, so be sure to look for their signage I can't wait to try the in-studio classes!

From the owner: The Beat Studio specializes in providing exceptional group fitness classes. Our classes are…read moresuitable for most levels of fitness because our experienced instructors are great at offering a variety of options for each exercise. We create fun, safe, and effective classes whether you're just getting started or are a seasoned group exerciser!

Moved to a new area and tried this place ! I tried the hybrid workout which is a combination of…read morerunning and strength and it was a really fun class! Would recommend to anyone looking for a beginner friendly class to start your fitness journey in

Love coming here! I've only taken their "Kondi Cals South Granville" class (mainly because i hate…read morecardio and the trx), but i must say, i've had a great workout every time! I typically leave feeling like i can still do another workout, because its very low impact. BUT by the end of the day, and the next, im sore! So you are definitely being put to work. Ive had a different instructor each time but they've all been good. Its a smaller studio with maybe 12ppl max, but thats just a plus!

I called after my late night shift looking for parking info & club amenities. Took me over an hour…read morewith intermittent calling to finally reach someone. They had zero clue. Kept trying to hang up on me (aka put me on hold) - fool me once! I only wanted to know where to park & amenities. She said parking off Kingsway. Ok, Kingsway & ??? I asked like 10X. She couldn't answer. Completely incompetent staff cannot even guide off-duty ppl where to park.

I'm having a great time in this gym, so I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews. I also do…read morethink that the sales rep in this gym was pushy. However, I do understand where they're coming from. It's their job to make a sale. I don't blame them for being pushy. As for the cleanliness, I could only speak for the areas I see. The women's washrooms are definitely clean. The gym floor is also tidy, and the equipment is grouped nicely and well maintained. I did get the 6-month personal training. I did this to make sure I'm doing the correct excise for the right muscles. I'm not gym savvy, so I need help in this area. My PT's name is Elaine. She's wonderful. She does not only teach you the form, she tells who which muscle groups should be engaged and why it is important to work those muscles out. I am very much pleased with my training as I learn a lot. I am making the most out of it. As for my gym membership, I've only managed to take advantage of bodyjam class. This is a dance class and is so much fun. I like Maureen and Glen. I think they're both cool. I have yet to take the yoga class and RPM class (spin class). I'm pretty sure I will enjoy them too. One thing that needs improvement is the reception desk. I think some people at the reception are lazy. When I tried to leave a message for my PT, I was told that it's no guarantee that the message would reach my PT. WTH! Is it so hard to walk over the gym floor, look for the PT, and give the message?! I will not leave a message if it's not important. Duh!? Overall I would still recommend this gym. Oh and did I mention it's open 24 hrs?!!!