I always look forward to my time at Barre-Up! I bought a Groupon about 6 years ago (!!!!) and have…read morebeen a regular attendee ever since. The packages are appropriately priced and the class schedule is perfect. There is a variety in the classes in general, but no matter what you will never have the same class twice-- the playlists and the flows change so you never get stuck in a routine. The atmosphere is open and inclusive, and the clientele community is welcoming and motivating. So happy to have found this happy little studio in our big ol city!

Read my emails with the co-owner, they speak for themselves. Screenshots are numbered so you can…read morefollow chronologically. 3 main issues: * studio is difficult to find (lacking detailed directions) * phone line does not work (they don't answer and it's a mobile phone) * disrespectful owner (did not help me with my predicament, gave constructive feedback but took it offensively)

I had their 1 year membership for $99 per month for about 2 years. I split my time between the 2…read moreCary locations because they were close to work and it was easy to go right after work. I enjoyed their 4:30 afternoon classes and some of their Saturday classes. Many Barre studios only give you access to one location, so I loved that they gave you access to multiple. They also had fun events to encourage you to work out more. They usually had different barre socks than the Kildare location, for $18 per pair. Their Pure Barre app made it easy to sign up or cancel classes too.

When I think of barre, I think of perky, petite young women gracefully poised beside it, doing…read morepliés and point... building up their slender legs to support and sustain them with an incredible combo of strength and flexibility. The workout trend Pure Barre is designed around getting that dancer body... But through totally different means! I'm talking dubstep. Blasting as girls place kickballs between their thighs, then squat, tuck, and tooch (to borrow a term coined by Miss Tyra). It's true: I never thought I'd be booty-tooching to Scrillex... outside the privacy of my own home. The workout started with some simple stretches and upper body routine, and some floor work in the form of plank and pushups. They only have dumbells in 2, 3, and 5 pounds. The short number of reps and low weight made this section of class completely un-challenging for me. But that disappointment was eased by the next part, where we stepped to the barre and focused on hips, thighs, and --as they like to delicately call it in Pure Barre-- "seat*." [*I don't have a seat. I have a bubbalicious boo-tay. Which is why I wanted to go to this class in the first place. So for clarification purposes in this review, my seat will instead be termed butt.] The most annoying thing for me was that the instructor demonstrated very few of the positions (perhaps due to lack of space on the barre); and it was difficult for me to follow her instructions some of the time. Many of the movements are so isolated, it's hard to look at a classmate and copy from what they're doing too. So parts of it did not feel tough... which left me wondering if I was doing the movement correctly. But other parts had my entire lower body shaking like a leaf, butt and quad muscles on fire. And I absolutely felt those muscles recovering the following 48 hours, so I know I did at least some of the things right! Class finished up with some ab work, which I also felt was too easy, and some finishing stretches. One hour flies by pretty quickly. And I can definitely see the appeal in a class that's shaped like this... getting all the core muscle groups into one workout. But I would personally prefer a class that focuses exclusively on the lower body, to round out my own exercise regimen and perhaps benefit my running as well. I did a drop-in class that was specially priced at $10; reasonable. (Their regular drop-in is $23.)

I have completed six classes here so far, and have been impressed. I started with a free…read morefoundations class. It was so nice to have the opportunity to have a free trial class just for newcomers to the studio and have a chance to understand the foundations of the workout and ask questions. I decided it was right for me since I was looking for regular strength training workouts. I like that there are a variety of packages available so I could pick one that fit my schedule and budget. The workouts are challenging, but the instructors are all friendly and encouraging and the music is energizing. It's easy to book or cancel workouts on the app. I'm glad I chose to incorporate these classes into my exercise program. I would recommend this studio to others, especially if they like Pilates or yoga and want something with more intensity.

I had their 1 year membership for $99 per month for about 2 years. This location was right down the…read morestreet from where I worked and I enjoyed their 4:30 afternoon classes. They also had fun events to encourage you to work out more. They got me with all their cute $18 per pair socks. I even got my tank top for hitting 100 classes! I love Denise she was always super sweet and helpful! Another perk was you could use this location or the Raleigh location with the membership for more class opportunities.

I'm guessing this place is pretty new. Loved the aesthetics of this place. It's nice, clean and…read morethe staff were all super friendly. It was my first time there and was greeted with a warm welcome. The cycle class was upbeat and definitely got me sweating. I really like their bike displays. I've been to a lot of different cycle studios and these bikes were by far my favorite. Next time I'm in, I'll have to check out their barre studio upstairs. Love the vibe of this studio.

This is the best studio in Raleigh! I have tried a lot of different places and the classes, the…read morecoaches, and the schedule cannot be beat! Maggie, Timmons, Ashley, and Yandon will all deliver a tough class but make it go by in a blink with their great playlists and even better energy!! Can't recommend it enough!

I have been loving Barre3! I read all the reviews beforehand so I had an idea what to expect. The…read morefirst class was torture for me, but it got much better after that! I did learn that sumo squats are not my friend!. If you have been to Pure Barre I would say the classes have similarities but Barre3 has more cardio/yoga and a more intense warmup. I like that they throw more cardio in, it makes it feel like a better all around workout. I hate when you go to a new studio for the first time and no one really shows you the ropes. Not the case with Barre3! The front desk had already marked down that it was my first time so after a bit of paperwork I got a quick tour and learned what to grab for each class. Tori C was an awesome instructor for my first time back at the barre in years. She was friendly, motivating, and always there to give me a helpful correction. I have also really enjoyed Suzanne's class. She is upbeat and motivating! The AC was not working at full force during the last class and she had me so much in the zone I didn't even notice. Highly recommend checking them out. They even offer child care at a super affordable rate during class. I think that is such a nice touch for moms. **Really bummed they are no longer letting Class Pass people sign up for classes, the only option now is a 7pm weekday class. I completely understand not letting Class Passers in to their busiest classes, but for example Tuesday at noon, that class is usually pretty empty. I was told they ran the Class Pass test for a year to see what they thought. Sad this will no longer be in my weekly routine.**

My addiction to barre has become quite fierce lately, I think I've made my way to almost every…read morebarre studio in town! Every studio is so different but I have to say barre3 is definitely one of my favorites. What makes barre3 stand out? 1) more cardio then other barre studios 2) lot's of mirrors and a much bigger room then some of the others in town 3) childcare (no I don't need it but I have so many friends I want to bring to workout with me and none of these boutique studios have childcare but barre3 does!!! ) Check the times though they only offer it for certain class times. 4) easy parking I was sweating puddles in this class an really enjoyed the cardio aspect. I also enjoyed the burn in my muscles the next day which means I got a good workout. We did a crazy plank series as well that was very challenging. I'm here to workout and that's what I got at barre3, can't wait till my next class.

Amazing time here off my friend's guest pass. I definitely have felt the results the day after, but…read moreit's a good thing. Jonathan was such a good trainer, too!

When I say this place gives you a FULL BODY WORKOUT!!!!! Listennnnnnn they are absolutely…read moreincredible! I've gone on two different occasions and I left wanting to play the Rocky soundtrack! I felt like I conquered the world! The first time I trained with Jon and the second with Rachel! Both workouts had me questioning any donut or chips I had ever consumed in life! Lol but in all seriousness, it's soooo worth it! The studio is clean, smells nice, not too pushy or "salesy" just loving, and caring environment. Also there is parking but be mindful that it's in a plaza so if you don't get there on time, you may be late for class. Class also goes by really quick once you've got into it, but you've gotten a really intense workout in less than an hour. Give them a try.