barre3

After crossfit and bootcamp stints, I decided I needed to try something a little more gentle on my poor sore joints and hurt lower back. A friend recommended barre and I remembered the nice barre3 studio in downtown Kirkland. So back I went and it has been wonderful. The classes are just great, the instructors sweet and helpful and my body feels so good. I highly recommend this studio. And yes it is pricey, but after crossfit and bootcamp I have come to realize it is kind of standard if you want high quality workout classes. Plus, when you are paying that much you sure as heck go and make the most of it! Which can be very motivating.

Barre3 is a pretty cool barre studio and very similar to some of its competitors. I think some of the biggest differentiators are the frequent events and promotions it seems to have. For example, they are running a holiday promotion where if you bring in 3 cans of food, you get a free class.
I’ve been to the Kirkland and Bellevue location, and I can’t decide which one I like more. When you first walk in, there’s a little area on the left to leave your kids (I think), which is pretty cool. There’s only one restroom, so I’d recommend changing before showing up. Instead of lockers, there’s little cubby spots to place your purses and shoes, and there are coat racks above them.
The studio is an odd shape, but at least it doesn’t have a giant pillar in the middle like the one in Bellevue. One of the reasons it feels a little smaller than the Bellevue one to me is because there isn’t as much natural light.
This studio is barefoot-​friendly, unlike some other barre studios that require socks. The floor is wooden, but I definitely prefer the carpeted better because when I do things like a plank, it really hurts my hands.
The instructors are friendly and do a good job at picking out music that goes with what you are doing. This studio has done the least amount of personal corrections and feedbacks than the other studios I have been to (Pure Barre and Bar Method), which I would like more of. Nonetheless, the classes are great, and there seems to be a nice community of people who take these classes.
Another plus is that the instructor will constantly indicate adjustments you can make to the exercise if it’s too much for you. At the end of the class, you do not have to wipe down your mat or place it back, but you will need to put your weights and ball back.
When you show up, you can either park in a small lot behind the building or on the street.

I really love this studio and the work outs. It is one of the hardest, butt kicking workout I have ever done. But not so hard that it cannot be learned, just hard physically so you can get a rockin’ body. I have been doing Barre 3 since January and my 40 year old body is transformed to a 30 year old body. I’ll let you know when I get to my 20 year old body :)
The instructors are super positive and friendly and help you with your postures. The studio is clean and no smelly, huge pluses!

I have been going to barre for almost 1.5 years now. It literally has changed my life. I’m addicted and will never stop. It’s great great for toning your body. It’s a 1 hour work out that targets butt, abs, legs and arms. Your really working everything the whole time. Each class is always different. I have had monthly unlimited package for a year and its a great deal. I like almost all the instructors and they come over and help you if your doing it incorrectly. I always recommend barre 3!

I’ve been doing barre classes at different studios, and loving the barre3, they pay the most attention to the members being safe and making sure that they offer modifications. I like the different levels of the workouts, and also very clean and cozy facility.

Just finished a free community Barre3 class in the Kirkland studio. Your new instructor Tawny did an amazing job! Like she has done it for years! I loved her gentle, yet very descriptive instruction. I will be back! Amazing class! Thank you!

Barre3 Kirkland is fantastic! Professional, welcoming staff and awesome classes! YES to Barre3 Kirkland!

I love this location. The instructors here are amazing. They are always exceptionally professional, friendly, fun, and great trainers. I would highly recommend the Kirkland location to anyone that is interested in trying Barre3 or is already a fan.

Today is my very first barre class and I was super excited to check this place out and had prepaid for four sessions. The «child care center» was just a corner near the entrance but at least they had something. I got to my 8:15 class and put my son in the space and started the class. After 15 mind the instructor said I had to leave because the child care wasn’t open yet and they walked me out — it was very rude. I asked for a refund but she said that I had to call later. It took multiple calls and 24 hours but I finally got my money back. The owner was nice but the customer service from the instructor was terrible and that is the reason for the 1 star.

Bought 4 classes and child care for all of them and I got kicked out for bringing my child. They said they would call about a refund but still have not done for. Very rude customer service.

I was a little nervous trying out this class. Pilates, ballet and yoga — three things I barely do enough of. But I really liked the idea of them incorporating ballet bars into their routine so I had to give it a shot. Doing outdoor activities have left my lower body sore and I was starting to get symptoms of sciatica. This class did some great stretches and my legs and glutes feel a lot better! I also like that it’s perfectly paced not too slow and not too fast. Definitely will be adding this to my workout routine.

I’ve recently decided to change my lifestyle and this place is a great way to get my body moving, heart rate up, tone muscle and sweat like crazy. With all the deals for new guests as well as those on Groupon, people should try this more.
What I LOVE the most is that the hour-​long workout goes by so fast! At the end I find myself wishing it wasn’t over. All of the instructors are incredible at keeping you motivated and providing options to up-​level the moves.
The facility is clean, inviting and warm. Childcare is provided on some days/​hours.
Make sure to get some carbs in as well as hydrate before, and bring a protein bar for post workout.
I left one star off because of the degree of difficulty. If someone who never or rarely works out came to this class, they WILL be sore for the next couple days. I work out everyday and limit myself to one Barre3 class a week for this reason. I’m sure if one were to come more often that it would become easier over time.
Try it! At least once!

I attended a class here last week as part of a Unilocal Elite event, but we were given their regular class at 7pm, so I can review the experience as a whole. I had never been to a barre class before, so I had no idea what to expect.
The studio is very conveniently located, and there was plenty of free parking available in a nearby parking lot. When I entered the studio, I was greeted by a personable and cheerful young woman, who turned out to be one of the owners. The studio is compact, clean and well equipped. As soon as I entered, I felt at ease: I was offered a towel and a cubby was available for shoes and other belongings. We were invited into the studio, and greeted warmly by the instructor, and co-​owner, Hannah. We were instructed to bring some weights, and a soft rubber ball over to a section of the barre lining the room. A full side of the room was lined with mirrors, and the floor was a quality cork flooring. Everything was very clean and well laid out. I was glad to get one of the mirrored wall stations, as the opposite wall did not have mirrors. I think it would have been helpful to the people on that side to also have mirrors, but it was not a major thing.
Hannah was very helpful and encouraging in making sure each person had the proper form. I have to say that this is not a workout for beginners or people just getting back to physical fitness. It is challenging with lots of small intense movements. It does require stamina. I was probably the oldest person in the group, but I’ve been working out for about 6 months, and I was glad I had the stamina to attempt these challenging moves.
I can tell that being consistent here, would lead to great improvement, and some very welcome body reshaping. I also enjoyed the background music which Hannah was able to control right in the room, with their very advanced sound system. I believe that she mentioned she varies routines from class to class.
I will definitely try this again in the near future.

I’m a huge Barre enthusiast and have experience strengthening with Pure Barre and The Dailey Method on both coasts! So I was excited to find out about Barre3 in the greater Seattle Area.
The Kirkland location is conveniently located super close to the Kirkland Park and Ride. I personally never spend time in this area so I was nervous about what the neighborhood would be like but it is SO cute and everything in the main downtown area is walking distance to each other. I took a 7pm class for a private event but am sure that the quality is the same for all their classes.
I walked in early and the receptionist was super friendly and kind and more than willing to answer my myriad of questions about what makes Barre3 different. The check in area was spacey and had large cubbies to place my personal items. There was also a water refill station and super spacious and clean bathrooms!
The class had a lot of new people to Barre but the instructor and co-​owner was more than patient. I loved that in this Barre work out, most of the work is done at a neutral spine rather than a tucked position. Neutral spine is the position you’re supposed to be in so it really makes sense! The other huge plus of Barre3?! NO SOCKS! Most Barre places require socks, some even ask that you wear sticky socks which are a hassle to take care of and purchase. Barre3 also uses BIG, yet soft balls to tone. The mats are also thick in quality and longer than other Barre places.
Back to the method… I do Barre anywhere from 3 to 7 days a week so I am used to the shaking and the slow minutes that tick by but with Barre3 it was different and in the best way possible. The time FLEW by, there was actual cardio involved and not just, «hey get your heart rate up by lifting your arms and legs.» There was this one side reach portion that made us look like we were dancing that really got my heart rate up. I could feel the shake and the burn during the class but it usually goes away for other methods but with Barre3, I could really feel the changes happening in my muscle.
Another thing that I loved about Barre3 was the use of lighting. There were multiple stages of light dimming (PureBarre dims lights to but usually from light to dark) and the lighting really went with what we were doing. The music selections were upbeat and not the typical iTunes top 100 crap.
Also, regarding weights, START SMALL. People always go, «I can lift 15 pounds no problem and you want me to use 2 pound weights?! pshhh» but trust me, you hold the weights for a long time and even 2 pounds hurts. Some of the most toned people I know don’t use any weights at all! It’s about the muscle contractions :’)
So in short, Barre3 is amazing. If you’re looking to toning and strengthening not only your muscles but your lifestyle, come give this place a try! Barre method is a great way to augment your active lifestyle. Doing Barre has made me a better runner and leaves me feeling more energized all the time! Barre is really hard at first but once you get into the groove of things, it gets easier and you will see changes in your body.
**REGARDING CLOTHING: it’s imperative that you wear long pants. That way you can warm your muscles and do more work to them! Also, many choose to wear short sleeves but I always wear long sleeve tops as well. It does more work to your body!!!

We had a Unilocal Elite event here tonight and it was a great one, thanks to Barre3 for hosting us and Marc for putting it all together! The studio is easy to find (next to a salon & juice bar) just off Kirkland Way and 3^rd St, and there’s some scattered street parking along with the parking garage for the Kirkland Central complex where I found a vacant retail parking spot. The studio itself is bright and airy with a small child care area near the reception desk, an area of cubbies for bags/​shoes in the middle and in the back is a bathroom (no showers though). The room has a cork floor, plenty of mirrors and 3 walls with a barre available. We were instructed to gather a ball, a towel and some weights (they ranged from 1 – 5 lbs) when we walked in and then move over to a spot in front of the barre. Hannah was our instructor (also an owner) and she was very energetic and helpful on form. We all gathered in the center of the room to begin and from there we warmed up, did lots of thigh work at the barre itself with/​without the ball, did some arm work with/​without the weights, and ended with ab work on the mat that was brought out last. The cool down was great and I was feeling fantastic afterward. The class itself felt slightly disorganized at times, but that could have just been because we were all pretty much brand new to the class. The overall class was full of energy/​upbeat music and I’m sure I’ll be sore tomorrow. We also got a nice swag bag with stuff from Unilocal as well as Barre3. This event was awesome, thank you!

Getting close to turning 37 I realized it was time to have a workout. I consider all previous gym memberships donations. I’d show up not really know what to do, hop on a treadmill and leave.
Barre3 has changed me! I look forward to going! You only need to bring yourself, no towel, no mat, just you! The hour goes by so fast! It’s clean, nice lighting, good music and a personal challenge every time. My hubby loves my new tush;)
I am completely addicted and this will be my place for years to come.

I am so sore from Robin’s class last night! These classes are always more challenging than I expect them to be, especially during the first half of the class (push-​ups on the bar, squats, etc.). I really like the music since I can still hear the instructor, and it doesn’t distract from the workout. These classes definitely focus on building lean muscle… I only burn about 250 calories per class (according to my Garmin HRM), but it gets my heart rate up and muscles working, so I continue to burn calories after class. I have only taken 5 classes, but I really liked the teaching and motivation style here, especially with Robin and Casey.

I was absolutely new to Barre 3 workout and now I absolutely love it. The studio in Kirkland is really good. I’ve taken classes with different instructors and they all are awesome. The atmosphere is very nice on all classes and you can get great results very fast. It’s a complete body work out and deep stretching in every class! What can be better?!

Continuing the comparison between barre classes, I greatly enjoy Barre3’s more yoga-​centered approach to their workouts. I have done Pure Barre and Lotte Berk in New York, and find the combination of deep stretching and sustained isometrics in Barre3 to be a more affirming practice.
If you are new to barre work I think this is a better place to start than other barre studios, where the loud music and more advanced moves can leave a new student quivering in a heap on the floor. They don’t crank the music to 11 here, so you can easily here the teacher’s cues. The combination of yoga terms is also helpful to knowing how and where to align your body on the floor and at the barre. The class size is also the best I’ve experienced, with plenty of room for everyone to stretch out.
I left my first class here knowing I had a head-​to-​toe workout but not feeling defeated as sometimes happens in other classes. This is a very uplifting workout, and one that is worth adding to your fitness routine.

Prior to Barre3 Kirkland opening I had been taking classes at their Bellevue location. The Kirkalnd studio is walking distance from where I live, so I was so excited to see their sign go up in the neighborhood! I’ve tried all the major barre style classes — The Bar Method (in San Diego and Bellevue), as well as Pure Barre (in Bellevue), and I have to say that Barre3 is my hands-​down, barre none (pun intended) my favorite!
I think it’s a matter of personal preference — but what I love most about Barre3 is that combination of yoga, pilates and ballet at the barre without the fancy footwork necessary to take the other studio’s classes.
I also love Barre3’s cork floors — I get a little creeped out by working out and sweating on carpet! And sweat you will! I always leave this class feeling like I’ve gotten a great workout. The instructors are friendly and provide positive energy to keep you motivated through all those earthquake-​shake inducing tiny movements. It may not look like much if you watch someone do it, but trust me, you’ll feel it.
Best of all, I’ve seen a transformation in my body and in my daily life after taking these classes. My posture has improved, I have less aches and pains, and this workout keeps me motivated and coming back for more because I like the changes I see in my body. Highly reccomended to anyone looking for something that will make you look and feel great!