The Bar Method

Going here today after work. Yes, I’m writing reviews at work shhh! lol. This place is nice I went to them a few years ago and recently went back due to a Groupon or something. I do like the work out, and for the most part everyone is very nice here. I would go here on a regular basis however, honestly… they are WAY too expensive for an unlimited package.
As I have said in my other reviews I only do unlimited packages because if you dont do a workout, no matter what it is, enough you will never see results so I try to do things atleast 3 or 4 times a week and an unlimited package is the only thing that financially makes sense. I believe there unlimited package is $ 225 a month. SERIOUSLY!!! Thats crazy. They need to reevaluate there pricing. There is a place in Calabasas called «The Daily method» basically the exact same workout and they do this thing called «the early bird special» $ 95 for 6am classes and any class after 5:30pm. This worked out perfectly for me because I work.
Don’t get me wrong I like The Bar Method, but even though I can afford you technically, I just think the unlimited package is outrageous and I dont like being pigeon holed into a 6 month contract ect. Id like to come and go as I please. Its just a thing I have.
Good place, pretty good workout but a rip off. Id rather go to SPN pilates over on Lost Hills and do unlimited pilates for a month for less with no contract.

I had to add another update to my last update (last year) because, after 2 years at Bar Method Agoura, I’m even more «addicted» than ever.
It’s never been an «easy» workout and it hasn’t gotten «easier» for me… and maybe that’s why I like it. Even though the sequence of the class stays basically the same and the pacing is always quick, the exercises vary greatly from class to class and from instructor to instructor. Also, Bar Method itself is always evolving, so I’ve found that even tried-​and-​true exercises will get tweaked now and then, changing the way we hold the weights or our positioning; these minor details make Bar Method that much more effective.
I’ve recently lost a little weight (unrelated to Bar Method) and now that I can see my muscle structure more clearly, I am SHOCKED at the results. I only do Bar Method 3 – 4 times a week and yoga once a week, nothing else. I have three kids and I’ve never been big on working out, but my 40-​year-​old body has never looked better.
BELIEVE THE HYPE — if you commit yourself to Bar Method at least 3 times a week for a few months, you will see results in the form of longer, leaner muscles, improved posture, and a happy glow.
Plus, you will LOVE the instructors! Bevin and Janet used to be students and are now incredible teachers who will make you work hard… and yes, you will thank them for it!

Time to Give this Method a Try!!! If you want to see your body benefit from working out please check out the bar method. Get ready to work your core and all of your muscles. All of the Instructors are amazing and really know how to show you the «right» way to improve your body. Also another benefit to trying The Bar Method is that if you have any physical problems they can help tailor the workout to fit your needs and make adjustments so give it a try!!!

This is the BEST workout I have ever done! PERIOD! I recently gained a lot of weight, and trying to lose the weight and keep from having the excess skin — the only way to do it — build muscle! And that’s EXACLTY what this class does! I used the 30 day new client special, and have probably gone more than 15 times this month. I have definitely noticed a change in my body, but if you really need to lose weight and not just gain muscle, you have to do at least some cardio outside of class. Everyone here is extremely nice, they learn your name during the first class and everything is very clean and organized. There are people of all sizes in these classes, which helped me since I’m pretty over weight. It may be intimidating at first, but everyone is so nice, and there’s so many shapes and sizes, that feeling passes quickly. Even the people in the classes, who are seasoned, help push you through the class and are very encouraging! The only downside is that it’s really expensive. My 30 day membership ends today, and I’m very sad :(so I’m going to buy the dvds and come to an occasional class when I can. Thanks Bar Method!

Not only are the instructors wonderful here and the workout fabulously challenging, the desk staff is incredible! Matt, the teenage boy who works the front desk has, on so many occasions, been such a help and a true joy!

There aren’t many workouts that I haven’t tried and I do tend to get excited about new workouts but I really think this class will be different. The two that I have done have kicked my butt however I can’t wait to go back. The only thing that may make that impossible is the cost but, hey… who needs to eat?
Seriously, best workout ever!

I LOVE Bar Method! As many others have mentioned it’s very addicting! The class is a total body workout that’s actually fun. Shocking, I know! I am definitely NOT a gym person but this class is fun and makes you feel great. The instructors and staff are all very nice and personable. The studio is kept very clean and has a very relaxed atmosphere. The best part is the results. I have been going for a little over a month and have seen noticeable increases in endurance/​strength and visible changes to my body. It has also helped me drop a few pounds in just a few weeks! Come in and try for yourself. After all, seeing is believing, right?
My ONLY complaint would be that the classes are pricey — $ 22 each. It is very worth it but it can be hard to justify when you can go to a gym for a whole month for the same price as 1 class here.

I won a gift card for the Bar Method, checked the website, and wondered what the heck I had gotten myself into… Not wanting to make a fool of myself in front of strangers, I dragged a friend with me.
My friend and I are by far the heaviest ladies in class, we have trouble keeping up with the others, and we keep coming back for more. Everyone has been really nice and friendly — never once have I felt like I don’t belong (which, to be honest, I expected).
The Bar Method is exercise for those with ADD — it is fast paced and challenging and you don’t have a chance to get bored. I’m amazed at how much they can fit into a class!
The day after my first class, I hurt from my neck down to my ankles and thought to myself «this must be working!» I’m less sore now after classes, but I can definitely tell it’s working. People are starting to ask me if I’m losing weight, so it must be noticeable to them too.
I really appreciate everyone who makes this a place I enjoy going to and where I feel like I fit right in, even if I don’t fit in. That’s a big accomplishment!

You know that saying «no pain, no gain»? That’s what I tell myself during the time I suffer through this class. Actually, I don’t suffer through the class. It’s really fun, and it goes by pretty quickly.
One of my friends from college reviewed The Bar Method SF on Unilocal,and I was instantly intrigued after reading her review, so I purchased the one month unlimited pass for new students ($ 100, otherwise it’s $ 22 for a class). Over the next month, I’m attempting to go to class 2 – 3 times a week.
I had my first class on Saturday with Jodi and my second class tonight with Caitlyn. The instructors are all really nice, and they remember your name! And they really push you to keep the correct form. We start class with a short warm up, and then immediately move to the arm exercises. We use 2 – 3 pound weights and move through a bunch of repetitions (a short range of motion, unlike traditional strength exercises), and then move on to the bar for leg work (which is brutal & lots of it). Don’t be alarmed when your muscles start burning and your body starts shaking. It’s supposed to happen! We finish off the class with ab work and stretching. After my first class, I was sore for like 2 or 3 days. I hope to get sore after my workouts, so I knew this was a good sign!
I’ll update my review again in a month, but I’m liking the classes so far! I can sweat through an hour of kickboxing, running, or spinning no problem. And I used to be an avid yogi (which I’m getting into again), but the Bar Method has to be the most challenging (AND painful) workout of them all.
I’ve been working out every day for the past few weeks, determined to lose my 15 – 20 pounds of relationship fat (and moving from SF to LA fat) and get in bikini shape, sooooo I’ll keep going to these classes as part of my workout routine.

Kind of obsessed… I heard about the bar method from a friend and decided to try it when I came home for the holidays. I really had no idea what I was in for. How do 2 pound weights feel so heavy after a minute? Every muscle group we worked was shaking by the end. I hurt SO badly the next day. Muscles that I thought I’d been using were sore and muscles that I didn’t know existed were VERY sore (and I work out most days/​thought I was in decent shape).
Why would I do this to myself? After one/​two classes I noticed a difference in my body (I think some people take a little longer). I was already getting more toned and it boggled my mind. So of course I was hooked.
The instructors were really sweet and made a point to learn names (which made it way nice when they correct you/​encourage you to do one more set).
The space was nice and clean and parking is easy. I was able to go during off hours, but I think it can get pretty crowded. I know you can sign up for classes online.
The only downside I could see was the price. It’s not cheap to look good (as any Calabasas area woman can tell you). It’s 20 bucks a class and there’s an introductory month of unlimited classes for $ 100.
I miss you Bar Method

Ok, seriously — I’m addicted. About 2 weeks into my first unlimited month I knew I wanted to continue Bar Method — well forever!
I’ve had I believe all the instructors at this studio and they are all peaches and really work you.
You should DEFINITELY check it out. I’m seriously a workout feen but this has taken priority over all — spin, bikram, tissu, cardio barre, you name it.
sidenote: oh and «one last thing» means the last thing in that set. got it! ;)

I discovered the Bar Method through a friend in SF and absolutely LOVE that we have a studio so local in Agoura Hills! All of the instructors give a great workout and class times vary for all schedules. I signed up for the new client special and have now moved on to the unlimited package. Some might complain that it is a bit pricey but I have never found an exercise regimen that I 1) don’t dread going to 2) goes by so quickly and 3) really works me out! 5 stars to Jodi and her crew.

I always search the Internet for new gyms and exercise classes in my area; that’s how I came across «The Bar Method», which just happened to have its grand opening in Agoura that week.
I’ve been going for the past 4 weeks and I absolutely love it. I would describe myself as a pretty advanced exerciser. I go to my regular gym 2 — 3 times a week. Now I’ve added in at least twice a week at the Bar Method. It is definitely challenging, even for people who already are in pretty good shape. Still, even less avid exercisers will enjoy this, since the instructors always give options for different difficulty levels.
The first couple of times I was a little sore (good, because that tells me it’s working!). After having taken about 8 classes I can feel I am getting stronger and I’ve noticed that my «seat» (Bar-​Method-​lingo) is more defined and my legs are more toned.
The tricep exercises are a killer, even though you work with pretty light weights. But the way the movements are designed — really small and lots of reps — make them really effective.
Jody, the owner, is my favorite teacher. She’s very encouraging and really nice. The studio is a real family affair; her husband, in-​laws and mom are there all the time and make you feel like you’re part of the family. The class sizes are intimate and never crowded. Definitely give it a try, you won’t regret it!