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 started training with Brennan about 7 months ago, when I was 7 months postpartum. As a new mom +…read moreworking at home, it was one of the best decisions I've made to fill my own cup. Not only do I feel great physically, my mind feels the same way too. Brennan cues are always on point and knows how to keep it challenging yet supportive when I am learning a new exercise. I've always been a gym rat (even when I travel), so I know that having the right trainer and facility make all the difference in the world. Everyone is very friendly and with a positive good energy. I'd encourage you to at least try Kraken and see how a private gym can help achieve your wellness goal. The space is also super clean and well organized.

Working with Kraken Training has changed my life!…read more Late last year, I was shopping around for a powerlifting coach to help me get started in the sport. Though I'm no stranger to the gym, my knowledge about health and fitness was lacking. I got minimal returns for my efforts and suffered one injury after another; I had extreme and unsustainable diets; and poor posture. I've always had reservations with working with a trainer. A few common reasons I told myself were "why pay so much money when I can just go on the internet and try the latest burn-fat in 90 days program" or "they don't really care about my progress, these trainers just want my money". I'm sure you've all felt something similar at some point about trainers. Nonetheless I decided to at least give it a try. Thanks to the power of social media, I stumbled upon Kraken training on Instagram. I was intrigued so I reached out to them and came in for a consultation. Josko put me through the standard movement test and I got some feedback about my form. I was open about the fact that I was still shopping around for coaches. After telling him this, instead of fluffing up his services, he actually recommended other coaches for me to check out. On top of that, he even gave me some links and resources to help me with corrective movements. I knew that Josko was someone who I could trust and genuinely cared about my success. However, because of circumstances, I didn't end up choosing him at that time. But, that encounter left such a positive impression on me that I knew I wanted to work with him at some point. Then, almost a year later, on one fateful morning when I was feeling gross about my body because I had recently amassed over 10lbs of fat over the past few months and weighed my heaviest in years, Instagram once again came to my rescue and it flashes me the ad for Kraken Transformations 6-week challenge (it's as if my iPhone knew exactly what I needed). I instantly signed up. Then, I got a call from Josko and a few days later we got right to work. It's been 10 weeks since that morning and I am in the best shape of my life - physically and mentally. I've lost close to 25lbs while retaining most of my strength. My posture has improved along with my mobility. I've learned tons about proper dieting and trying to limit my extreme tendencies. As well, my confidence and mood are at a high. However, more impressive to me than the results is how I achieved them. This process has been relatively the smoothest I have gone through. I credit this to the combination of every aspect about the program from the workouts, nutrition, daily accountability, support, and coaching. Do not underestimate the value of a good trainer. Josko is someone who has the technical knowledge to help you get to where you want to go. If he doesn't, then he will either direct you to someone who does or he will learn. I admire that he is always trying to improve himself and uses his knowledge to try and become a better coach, mentor, and person overall. Josko's program is not the usual cookie-cutter ones that you find online, they are customized and made specifically for you. Follow it and you'll get results. He knows how to support as well as challenge people. Going on a fitness journey is not easy and you want someone you can trust, Josko is that guy. He is dedicated, accountable, and follows through with what he says. On top of that, Josko's surrounds himself with like-minded individuals. The Kraken Team is just as exceptional. When you decide to work with Kraken Training, you have essentially joined a community that uplifts each other.