The Bar Method

So I’m a guy and when my friends were like, hey let’s check out Bar Method I gotta admit I was pretty skeptical. The studio is nice and when we got in there, I noticed the floor was padded and the atmosphere was very comfortable.
Let me tell you: Bar Method is LEGIT. My muscles were seriously activated. I was sore in places I did not think I had muscles! Another area in which I was pleasantly surprised was the amount of cardio involved. Not sure about the other people in the class but I was sweating! (It’s a good thing they provide towels.) My dry-​fit shirt was anything but at the end of the class.
My instructor was Maddy Veloria. She was AWESOME! Don’t let her pretty smile and kind demeanor fool you. She will work you. I appreciated the fact that as she was leading us in the exercises she paid attention to each person. She was constantly walking around and helping us with our form. (This was especially helpful being new.) She’s a great motivator and encourager. I would highly recommend her as an instructor!

I was hooked with the bar method after my very first class a few years back. I am a regular since then. It’s the best full body workout in an hour. The instructors guide you through the sets and correct your form if needed. The class works for beginners as well as advanced! Targets muscles you didn’t know you had!

Great workout! I don’t think I’ve been in better shape. The instructors are really friendly and helpful with correcting your form during class which I didn’t see happening at Dailey Method.

Great workout with awesome instructors. Challenging for both newbies and regular clients. The studio is beautiful and they host fun challenges to keep you motivated. I never exercised regularly until I found the Bar Method. That was almost three years ago and I haven’t looked back. The classes are consistent among the many studios across the country. I moved to Naperville about a year ago and it was great to keep with up with the exercise plan that I was used to when I lived in New Jersey. I got to keep the same workout, but the prices at the Bar Method Naperville are so much more reasonable than they were at my old studio. It’s terrifying to take your first class, but it’s totally worth it.

As soon as I saw The Bar Method available on ClassPass, I signed up! The instructors are friendly and willing to help. The first class I attended, I was welcomed and the instructor learned my name quickly, which I appreciate. My second class, two instructors saw I was struggling during one section and immediately offered to show better posture and technique right after class ended. The workout is great, the environment is positive, and instructors helpful. Take a class here!

The Naperville bar method is by far one of the best spots for a hardcore workout. The climate of the studio is ultra-​clean. family-​oriented, positive and welcoming. The instructors are personable, articulate, knowledgeable and caring. Their precision, attention to detail and meaningful feedback provides each client with a safe, challenging, and personalized workout. Their workshops provide additional educational boosts for those whom love fitness or want to know more. Additionally, they offer a variety of classes to meet clients needs. As a collegiate athlete and dancer the challenging classes still make me shake! Each class I take brings something new and keeps me coming back for more (even twice in the same day!) I have seen such growth in my strength and flexibility. I have been doing barre classes for 6 years, not only am I absolutely hooked but I firmly believe the bar method outshines the rest! Give it a go… And your body will love you for it (even in that zinger or spider plank position)!

So I first started with the Bar Method in the loop and fell in love with this workout. Now I no longer work in the loop, but I am in the western suburbs. So I tried the Naperville location. Now, keep in mind, because there aren’t many locations, I really wanted to love Pure Barre or the Dailey Method, which are closer to my home. I tried them both but hands down the Bar Method rules and I will drive a little farther to workout here. Here is why–
1) comfort– these studios offer plush cushioned carpeting which makes a HUGE difference for your feet, arms and tailbone;
2) the instructors are AMAZING-​they seriously pay attention to your form and correct you during class. While the other bar program instructors were also pretty good at doing the same, I have noticed that some of their movements just seem improper for the body. I found myself modifying to do certain moves the way I was taught at bar method;
3) the overall workout is head to toe with fantastic stretching incorporated throughout. I have noticed that I am stronger, feel better about myself, have improved my muscle definition, have better posture, and I ENJOY going to classes. And, I don’t even complain about the cost! I haven’t lost weight, but that’s because I love eating. A lot. So that’s on me. You wouldn’t think it’s cardio effective but it is-​I sweat just as much as when I run 3 miles.
The studio in Naperville– clean, comfortable, high end. The owner Stephanie was my first instructor at this location and she was super friendly, I have taken Sarah s classes too and she has been great. Both –Very motivating and encouraging. Other students have also been friendly. Parking –it’s downtown Naperville but I haven’t had much of a problem finding parking.
I highly recommend this studio. Class times are good if you live or work nearby. Also, I use the online classes or a dvd at home which helps if you can’t get to the studio as often as you’d like.

I first noticed that two of my mom’s friends had recently gotten into VERY good shape a little while ago. Having asked what they do to work out, they both answered, «I go to the Bar Method.»
I finally came here for a private class with my mom and a bunch of her friends. We had an absolute ball! I rarely ever work out during the winter months, and this absolutely kicked my butt. I took the class on Thursday — it’s Monday now, and I’m STILL sore.
The results are what really have sold me on this workout method. I can’t believe how great my friends mothers look. My only complaint is that the classes are as expensive as they are. I’d come much more often if it wasn’t about $ 20/​class!
Jessica and Emma are absolutely fantastic. I often find that I feel judged right off the bat whenever I walk into any type of workout facility, and that did not happen at all at The Bar Method. Even the guy working the «front desk» was very welcoming and nice! I’d love to come back here again. I wish I could do this class more consistently, because I want the results I’ve seen in our friends!
In terms of the facility — it’s beautiful. $ 3 for childcare during the duration of the class, if you choose to bring your kids with you. The whole suite is new, clean, updated, simple, and functional. I only wish for the sake of newcomers that it was easier to find.

I’ve heard of the Bar Method class from friends before and finally decided to join. This studio was spacious, well lit, and comfortable.
The instructors give everyone a lot of personal attention. They are constantly walking around, and gently adjusting students’ postures and encouraging them to push them selves the extra inch. Class sizes are from small to medium. I’ve never had an issue with not being able to sign up for a class or the class feeling crowded.
I was visiting California and I went to a Bar Method class in Palo Alto. Just as a comparison, the classes were a lot more full and the room was a little too warm. While the instructors were very nice and also gave me a lot of attention, I felt like I enjoyed my classes in Naperville more.
I would definitely recommend trying a free class and then getting the 1 month unlimited special. Go to class as often as you can!
After taking the classes, I will never look at an inch the same way again. Don’t forget to always tuck, tuck, and squeeze!

I started going to the Bar Method in March, the week they opened in Naperville. I had never done a bar type class before, I had only been working out an average of two days a week for the past two years. Very much a slug.
My first impression was that it was a very sophisticated workout. Emma and Stephanie, the owners, very gently correct your stance through out the hour. No yelling, beautiful soothing space, great sound system, personal trainer like experience.
I ended up buying a one month unlimited and for the first time ever I’ve been able to commit to working out regularly. For four months I’ve had unlimited packages, which is a great deal if you want to go regularly. I’ve really enjoyed having this connection in my life, I feel much stronger and in general happier with myself that I’m enjoying going to this work out, rather than dread it.

Woohoo! Bar Method has a new location in Naperville!
I have been going to the Chicago locations for almost a year now however I am now working in Naperville and thrilled I won’t have to give up Bar Method.
For those of you who aren’t familiar — its the best workout for your entire body. Hands down. Girl scouts honor. Their claims are to «lift your seat» and get more of a dancer’s body. The proof is in the pudding when you look at the instructors, but I can attest that I have gone down 2 sizes and have arm definition for the first time in my life.
The workouts are tough but so rewarding. Your muscles will literally shake from exhaustion. You’ll be so sore at first. And before you know it you’ll see your body changing and you will be addicted.
I took my first class at this location with Stephanie. She was super upbeat and helpful, correcting everyone’s positions and form to make sure we got the most from our workout. Pretty much the same deal as the other locations, including the Madonna microphone and their trademark customer service. Random thought: I will never know how they manage to memorize and retain everyone’s name, greeting you by name as you walk in as well as during the class.
The studio is brand new and so chic. I don’t require my gym to be pretty, but it’s lovely that it happens to be! Great location in downtown Naperville, super close to my new job. And quite possibly the best part? Free parking! This city transplant is officially in love.