Cardio Barre – Costa Mesa

Great workouts with kind, energetic and fun teachers! Kristin is amazing and I love to hear her sing along to the music, what a beautiful voice and person! Tia pumps us up and really pushes us, great at motivating us to do our best!

I bought a Groupon with my sister for Cardio Barre and we loved it! Hard, but so much fun! Kristen taught and she was very welcoming to new students. I danced some in high school but you absolutely don’t need any training to fit in here. Can’t wait to go again!

My friends and I decided to purchase a groupon here on a whim. It turned out to be the best thing we could have done for ourselves!
I danced ballet as a little girl. Until my instructor told me I was «too big» for it. This goes to show my relationship with dance and the barre were not overly positive. But this has changed it all.
I’ve attended class 2x week for 5 weeks and my body looks different. I see the long, lean muscles developing and I love it! I’m debating buying more classes. I’ve never been excited about working out but I look forward to every class. Even the 6am!

I didn’t appreciate the instructors here until I tried another cardio barre location. I think Costa Mesa has the best instructors. After a class here, I feel like I’ve worked out every part of my body and feel good about it. I mean, during the work out, I feel like I’m going to faint… But afterwards, I feel great. I love Tia’s classes on Saturdays!

I love cardio barre! I have tried so many workout classes and nothing gets me toned and lean the way cardio barre does. The first class or two can be confusing because it is so fast paced, but don’t be discouraged! Once you get the routine down and focus on technique you see results after every single class. I only wish it wasn’t so expensive! The new member rates are unbelievable, then after that you’re stuck with barely affordable packages.

I’ve taken about 14 classes over the past 2 ½ months at Cardio Barre, and it has completely changed my body! After my second child, I was diagnosed with health issues that contributed to weight gain that I’d never experienced before. Additionally, I have a spinal disorder that can easily lead to injury during workouts. After two years of trying nearly every possible solution to drop weight & feel good without injuring myself, I’ve finally found it. I’m down 8 pounds & my shape is drastically different. Better still, I’ve had zero downtime due to injuries.
CB can be tough to acclimate to as the workouts are very fast-​paced, and watching yourself awkwardly adjust in all those mirrors can be humbling. But if you keep at it, focus on form, talk to the instructors before class, and modify if you need to, you’ll see remarkable results! I highly recommend you try it!

What a great way to change up the same ol workout routine. Came here for the first time on a Groupon purchase, and was unpleasantly reminded of how out of shape I am. hahaha Just kidding… the class was great. The staff is very sweet. While I am out of shape and not as graceful as I thought I was, I never felt uncomfortable. I can’t wait to take a few more classes and actually be able to keep up.

Got groupon to try the place out. The staff is friendly and know what they’re doing. The workout is fun and keeps me interested the whole time, especially because working out is such a task for me. I’ll reiterate how awesome the workout is that you get here! Just a little pricey but what you would expect from any studio.

I don’t know why every heterosexual male in Orange County isn’t at Cardio Barre. The first night I attended it was a room packed full of fit, spandex-​clad XY chromosomes without a single XX in sight. On my second visit a lone wolf had gotten himself a spot at the barre. I’m not suggesting Cardio Barre as a pick-​up spot but am strongly hinting that males might find favorable odds.
Cardio Barre offers group exercise classes which are low impact but far too strenuous for me. This is not a 1-​hour «do what you’re able» group exercise class but rather a «remember why you’re here, make an impact, don’t stop now» boot camp type of experience. During my first visit I was dripping with flop sweat twenty-​five minutes in and a girl across from me praised my accomplishments at the end of class. I was exhausted but I’d kept up and felt positively radiant with exertion. A second visit days later didn’t have the same effect.
On visit #2 a grown-​up child beside me kicked her leg over her shoulder no fewer than 1,000 times («remember why you’re here!»). After the 100^th leg lift or so my own foot would go no higher than knee level. I was disheartened. My body had one rally in it but rebelled at two.
Pity party, weep weep.
If Cardio Barre sounds like your thing come armed with a towel. You’ll need it to occasionally wipe yourself down during the standing portion of class and again near the end when you take a place on the floor. The carpeted floor. I’d not brought a towel for my first visit and still get squeeged out thinking about what I must’ve laid atop as well as what I added to the mix. They seriously need to lose the carpet in this place. It might be clean but it’s clean the same way your motel bedspread is clean.
* Classes are a reasonable $ 17 apiece with discounts given if bought in bulk.
* Advance reservations can be made on-​line though they’re not required. Classes include intro, beginner, and advanced. Both classes I took were «beginner».
* There’s no individualized help or instruction or even any modifications suggested so arrive early and choose a spot in the middle of the room, mid-​bar then just do (or try to, the pace is manic) what your neighbors are doing.
* Even if you can’t do the million reps of everything they’re asking for you’re still going to get quite a workout.
* A wall of framed 5-​star Unilocal reviews pays testament to the fact that this is somebody’s idea of fun but following my second visit I think it’d take an act of God to get me back in here a third time.

Cardio Barre is a great workout! It is faced past and fun! I always feel great afterward but never feel too sore the next day. Just sore enough to know you did a challenging workout. I was afraid I would feel awkward and would have trouble picking up the moves. There is a learning curve but it is easy to pick up the moves. They don’t provide towels which is the only reason I knocked a star off. Definitly give Cardio Barre a try!!!

I really love cardio barre. Had never been before, and since it’s close to my house (and I was getting sick of the gym), I decided to try it.
It’s confusing the first few classes, you’ll feel totally uncoordinated because it moves very fast — but you will catch on. It works muscle groups you wouldn’t work otherwise — lengthens, tones. This is not for bulking, it’s for toning. I find the classes very intense — I’m drenched in sweat, so its a GREAT combo of cardio and toning. All the instructors are friendly and easy to follow. Only con is that it’s $$ — $ 160 for 10 classes. But I like how convenient it is, it’s very clean, and they have classes early in morning and late in evening. And I’ve noticed a difference since going — I recommend going 4 days per week to see results.

I love barre classes and I’ve been to barre classes like Bar Method (which is the BEST), Pure Barre, and Cardio barre is my LEAST favorite. I really value ambiance, good instructors, and convenience when I work out.
Cardio Barre is located the ghetto areas of Costa Mesa. The studio is not chic or cute. The staff is nice, but besides that… the instructor was just okay. The fact that I was a new student I would expect her to focus more attention on helping me feel welcomed and accustomed to the exercises. The classes go really fast and I felt more confused than motivated.
Compared to most barre classes, their classes have more dance influence. Just a side note… I think its very tacky that you to bring your own towel as a mat. You can at least supply clients with towels with the rate you’re charging them.
Overall I think the classes are just whatever, and not inspiring.

This is still one of my favorite fitness studios. I always love coming here for a great workout. Every single workout will leave you drenched In sweat! Your body will become so lean and tight! And your booty will get lifted and become more rounded. The owners and staff always greet you with a smile and are so genuine. The instructors are cool and always help you with your posture. Thank you Cardio Barre CM!

I came with a friend who attends classes regularly. At the front desk I was offered two options, to pay 17 $ for the class or pay 49 $ for 10 classes. Which sounds like the better deal?! He said I could try the class first and then decide. I thought that was nice, good customer service. Spoiler alert — I bought the 10 classes for $ 49. haha. Also, when an existing customer brings a newbie, they get a free class. So now I see why my friend brought me… (;
The class itself is very fast paced and I felt like a fool my first day, but I was told that it was normal and that I should just embrace it, haha. I had not done any barre before this so the day after, I was sore in places I didn’t think could be sore. Music was great, instructors were great, the burn was great. Even after 10 classes, it did not get any easier. Those bar thigh exercises had me dripping sweat every.single.time. And as someone previously mentioned, I never knew those 1lb weights could burn so much. Also, the instructors are really nice. They’ll help correct your posture so you don’t hurt yourself and suggest modifications if you’re unable to do something properly.
It might not be for everyone, but I loved it! Great way to start the morning. I’ll be buying more classes sometime this year!

I had a groupon here and was sad when it ran out. I got a really great workout at this place. I found it so much more enjoyable and better for me than traditional barre. I like the mix of cardio and barre moves. I have no rhythem but this was easy to follow.
Get here early– classes get REALLY a crowded. Also one thing I didn’t like was that the studio itself smelled like a weird sweat smell. Bring a towel so u don’t have to lay all over the sweaty carpet.

This is the GREATEST workout! The owners, Rob and Ally do a wonderful job. The classes are fun, challenging, and most of all, completely addicting! If you are not into the bulkier workouts like Crossfit, and are more into the long, lean dancer body look, this is definitely the place for you. :)!
–Alexandra Drouhard

I bought a deal voucher to give it a try. I didn’t realize it was cardio barre, which is different than regular barre.
Its definitely a good workout and the staff/​instructors are all really nice and helpful. If you are not familiar with cardio barre, be warned that it is REALLY fast. You won’t get it right out of the gate and feeling lost is normal.
Carido barre may not be for me but I have nothing bad to say about the classes, facility, or staff. If you’re going to try cardio barre, this is a great place to try it!

I can’t say enough great things about Cardio Barre Costa Mesa.
I bought a 10 class groupon and am so sad it’s over.
I’ve taken barre classes before but this is an entirely different burn. I always leave class dripping wet and feeling accomplished. Who knew 1 pound weights could burn so bad.
All of the teachers are so nice and helpful and they walk around to correct your form.
*TIP: Pick a center barre for best visibility*

I had nothing but fun, sweat and tears here. Great workout and nice studio. Parking on Friday and Saturday mornings is tricky tho, so be careful. The instructors are all very nice and helpful but the four stars is bc you cannot hear them over the music. Seriously. I’m always straining to hear what they’re saying and looking to see what they’re doing. The set up is weird too bc if you’re newer and aren’t familiar with the moves it’s hard to see the exercise demonstrations. They tell u to pick a spot on the middle barres to see the instructor better but really it doesn’t help. But the workout itself is great and I always leave sore n sweaty. I won’t be back bc I’m living in LA now but still it was great while it lasted. A lil pricey tho.

It’s like that song by The Killers… We are dancers!
Wow! Came here to try something new and stuck with it because each time, it is new and the music keeps me coming back! I am not a dancer, but here, I feel like I am! First position, second position, and plié! I feel like a ballerina… living a childhood dream! Anyway, the owners and instructors are amazing, informative, and great! Great customer service and I’ve learned a lot about posture. No more slouching for this girl!
This place and exercise is amazing. I feel and see the difference after each class. I can see the leaner and longer muscles! I also feel the pain, but hey, that’s weakness leaving the body! Right!!! Glad, I found this place before swimsuit season and not only that, I feel like my running time has improved because my leg muscles (all the muscles I never knew existed) are toned and helps me run faster! Woo hoo!