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.

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... :)

This place has rewired my whole fitness routine and fundamentally improved my strength in the last…read morecouple years. I highly recommend this studio. I've found community , strength, and the most amazing workouts here! Some beginners may find this intimidating but I always tell people that when I first started here I couldn't even lift the barbell !! It just takes time and consistency and you'll fall in love with this place as I have

Really great gym out in Burnaby near Metrotown/Royal Oak. It was super easy to book a class on…read moretheir website and I appreciate the ample free parking! The class itself was great. I tried the Rack City class with Aeson and he greeted me warmly and showed me around the gym. Lots of equipment, squat racks, dumbbells, kettlebells, weights etc. Aeson did a great job demonstrating the movements and providing instruction and good tips and feedback. Great warmup and challenging but fun programming. The AMRAPs and set ladders were pretty killer but I appreciated the push. Good mixture of squats, deadlifts, burpees and other functional movements.

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.

Barre3 itself is a great workout, but unfortunately it is a franchise and I would argue that you…read morecould find an equally challenging and inclusive environment elsewhere. Overpriced, pretentious and poorly owned.

Great environment for getting an amazing workout, very inclusive and upbeat. Beautiful modern clean…read morestudio with great nature views and lots of natural light. Instructors are caring and friendly.

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.

Would never have known about this studio if not for finding it on Class Pass. The studio is not…read morevisible from the street, but the entrance is off a parking lot in the alley. Maybe it would be worth trying to put a sandwich board out on one of the main streets so people are aware. This is a small business and the owner, Jade, teaches many of the classes. She is super friendly and you can really see the effort she put into making the studio a nice space. There is tasteful decor that a lot of bigger studios can't be bothered to do. After entering, you go up some stairs. If there is a previous class, you will need to wait in the stairwell until the class is let out as the door is locked. Not a great waiting area, but also a common thing to do to prevent theft so I don't mind it. The reception has a couple of chairs and a shoe rack to place your shoes. There is also a water cooler and towels to use during the workout. This studio does require grip socks, so bring your own or you can purchase branded ones at the front desk (props to the owner for branding these socks!). Otherwise, all equipment is provided including mats, weights and Pilates balls. There is one washroom, which was nicely decorated and had towels instead of paper towels (plus for sustainability). The washroom also had a few toiletries like hairspray and Kayne a spray deodorant? There are two cha ge rooms, a coat rack and lockers with provided locks and keys. It's a small area but functional. The studio itself is a really nice airy space with hardwood floors. There are tons of windows and bars all around, plus a mirror on one wall. I would be concerned about being in the sun on the window side, but the studio has pretty decent AC so it didn't get that hot. The instructor stands in the middle but also moved around to either end during the class, so there was good engagement. Sound system worked well. The class was unique from other barre fusion type classes because we did a bunch of planks and push ups (did not expect this!) and then sections with weights and abs on the floor. I would say there's probably 40% full barrel and the rest is either not barre, but might incorporate some barre concurrently. There was a lot of time under tension, which was good. At the end, there was disinfectant spray and towels to wipe down equipment. The demographic here is pretty mixed across ages and body types. I think it's a pretty welcoming space for people of all abilities. It shows that Jade really puts a lot into this studio and business and I encourage people to give it a try as they seem to have a lot of promotions. I hope it gets more exposure!

Sculpt your body, feel the burn…read more Sculpt Intervals with Jade was, by far, one of the best classes I've taken! It was a fast-paced workout with minimal breaks and great music to push my limits and keep me pumped throughout. Jade, the owner and our instructor, took us through a range of low impact, isometric movements, at times with weights added. My muscles felt like they were on fire (a lunge and curtsy combo is no joke!) with each interval. Jade's energy, enthusiasm, and clear instructions made the pain more bearable though. If it's your first time, I suggest doing a class through ClassPass like I did and perhaps trying the Intro Offer ($69 for 2 weeks unlimited) after. Note that the studio is quite small and hard to find, and you'll be waiting in the stairwell to be let in. It is a very clean and cozy space though, with lockers, change rooms, a washroom, and small towels provided.

A mix of barre and workout routines. However if I'm paying $180, I would rather go to lagree or…read morepilates where I can use a machine/reformer. Not to mention, those other studios demonstrated all their instructors are educated in their field.

I have recently been coming here for over a month now…read more Socks are mandatory in the studio. PROS: * Convenient location * Total body workout * Friendly service * Clean studio * Good sound system * Exercise equipment provided * Complimentary Sage products in the washroom for use CONS: * Carpet in studio (causes rug burn on the palms at times!) * They only offer two types of classes (classic and power). I usually attend the weekday classes after 5pm and they only offer the "classic" classes between Mon-Thurs evenings. I would love if they could throw a power class into one of the Mon-Thurs evening time slots. * Not much variety within classes themselves. It's the same exercise routine every class - I would love if they could switch things up a bit. Some of the cues that the instructors provide seem robotic and you can tell they are just going through the same motions every class.

I have really enjoyed every one of my classes at The Mat Yoga. The class setting is small (between…read more3-5 people each time) and highly customized for all the attending students. Anchi is a cheerful and passionate instructor. She will walk through the class to help everyone with modifications and assistance to help us find our individual connections to our body. I especially like her walking around sometimes to help us massage out the tension in the necks and spines. I am very happy to have found such a great place and would highly recommend it to all my friends.

I've been taking yoga classes on and off for about 4 years now. I've tried several studios and had…read moremany different teachers... Anchi was my favourite. She is a very knowledgeable and passionate yoga teacher. Because classes are really small (which, honestly, weirded me out at first but then I got used to it), Anchi spends time tailoring each class to your needs, taking into account your goals and any previous injuries. She is also very patient and attentive, gently correcting your positioning so you get the most from your practice and develop good habits.