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!

My daughter took me to my first Barre class today and we loved it! Meme taught our class - she was…read morekind, attentive and focused - and it was not only fun, but so effective and challenging in the best possible way. Also, the young woman at the front desk was so lovely and welcoming. We will be back! Thank you!

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.

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.

This is such a beautiful studio! The entrance is around the corner on 3rd/68th. The staff and…read moreinstructor (shoutout to Rachel!) were so friendly and kind. They made my experience here special. There are lockers, changing stalls, and a bathroom before you enter the studio (there are 2). The main one has beautiful natural lighting. When I entered, every mat was set up with the balls and cords already. The class was very intimate (just me and another person). I felt like I had a great workout and it was a great start to my day. Rachel was attentive and would correct me on my form.

instructors are terrific- ask around for they have varying levels of intensity. Preferred over Pure…read moreBarre who harasses you non stop. watch out they charged me a no show fee when I did show i classes are small the other athletes are nice and welcoming.

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!!