The Barre Code

Overall my first experience at BC was great. Changing it up and trying new workouts helps me stay motivated. I bought the Gilt 5 classes. You need to go through some steps online to claim the voucher first and then you can sign up. Bring a mat or rent one from them. You wear socks to the class but no shoes. I took Burn as my first class and I was a bit intimidated before coming to the studio. But there was nothing pretentious or uppity about this studio so I liked that. Front desk walked me through everything. They have changing rooms but no showers. I never shower at gyms really but could be a factor for some. It’s a tad cramped by the lockers but nice part is they have lockers that do not require you to bring your own lock.
I wish the instructor came and talk to me as a first timer. It wasn’t hard to catch on to the exercises but I have a minor toe injury that I wish she knew about so she could give me some alternatives. There’s a lot of standing on the balls of your feet exercises and I should’ve not done them. The rest of the exercises were awesome though. It’s a lot of those small movements like moving your arms in circles. At first it feels easy but after a minute your arms are on fire. The instructors voice was slightly muffled on the mic but I just looked around to figure out what to do. Music was fun fast and upbeat. Instructor ran over 10 min but I didn’t mind. There is a clock in the classroom. 50 minutes was doable and I thought the class would be too hot to workout in but it was totally fine. Overall I liked it and will go back for my other Gilt classes.

Just wanted to update my review and say that I still love going here and it’s been a year. Alex is a really great instructor and they just do an awesome job at this location overall. I’ve seen really amazing changes in my body since going here. Highly recommended.

I take the burn classes here and really enjoy this studio. It is so convenient being right of the train making it easy to stop off and take a class on my way home. I can only comment on the burn classes and have to say they are a great workout. This class will push you and you will sweat, which I’m sure everyone loves sitting next to me on the bus ride home. Every instructor I have had has been very helpful and encouraging. The room is a rectangle with mirror on one side, since my form is always off I try to sit near the front. The classes I attend are usually full but not over packed like some of the other studios.
The studio is on the smaller side and can get a little cramped near the lockers, but it’s nothing to get that upset about. Just a note they don’t have showers here and its $ 1 for a mat rental.

I recently had the chance to try this studio thanks to Classpass! It’s by far my favorite Barre studio I’ve been to thanks to the diversified classes, friendly instructors and FUN workouts!
Are they hard? Yes! But the workouts do get you toned in just a few classes (assuming you eat healthy)! I loved the burn and TBC classes. I plan to try out many, many more!

Updating this to 4 stars. TBC and Interval are great classes.

I found out about this barre studio from Gilt City and purchased the 5 class pack. Last night was my first class at The Barre Code. I chose Burn class, because the time worked into my schedule, not really knowing what to expect. When I walked up to the location, I wasn’t sure where the entrance was (it has the same address as Blaze.) Nonetheless, I walked past Blaze and found it was the door just west in the same building. I walked inside and was a bit confused, it looked like another class had just gotten out, so there were lots of girls walking around. I put my boots by the door and proceeded to the counter. I told the (younger) receptionist that it was my first time there and she welcomed me. The instructor introduced herself as well. The receptionist stood up and gave me a «tour.» She pointed out where the two studios, class info board, bathrooms, weights, etc were. I grabbed my weights and band and headed into the Burn studio. I could feel the high heat as soon as I stepped into the room. I believe the thermostat was set at 95 degrees, which felt amazing. I started sweating right away and didn’t stop (lol.) I laid my mat out against the wall like other girls had. By the time the class was full everyone was in two lines across, one along the mirrored wall, and the other along the adjacent wall. We got right into the hard (burn) stuff! The instructor was fantastic and kept pushing us to stay with the moves. I appreciated that she didn’t call myself or anyone out for incorrect form. I LOVED the class and am definitely looking forward to my next four. Be prepared to sweat a ton! Also, you need a mat for this class and they charge you $ 2 to rent one. Thank god I read that prior and had my own! About five minutes before the end, a staff member walked in and taped a paper to the door. When exiting I saw it had my name on it, telling me to come to the desk (eeekkk!) I went over and they just wanted me to sign a waiver, I wondered why that didn’t happen prior the the class… She asked me how the class was and I told her how much I enjoyed it! I did leave a piece of feedback: No where on the website does it say what the cancellation time frame is. You receive an email when you sign up, but you can’t search prior to that. In the FAQ it says «call studio.» Overall, I loved my experience and am a very satisfied customer!

Absolutely loved the Lakeview location and instructors. They were so kind and I felt like I really got a good workout in. Definitely go to a class with Danielle.

I have been an avid pure barre class taker for over a year but have recently expanded my workout studio options. I tried the barre code class which was just okay, and the burn class which I loved — what a great workout. Great location right off the Red Line and the studios themselves are really nice. Kind of cool to do a barre class while watching the train and everyone outside go by. Everyone who works there seems sweet and helpful as well. I will definitely be going back for the burn classes!

I’ve taken a bazillion barre classes, including many at the Barre Code (formerly Barre Bee Fit). This was my first time at this location — first of all, love the location. Super close to the train, and parking isn’t so bad if you go before 8 am.
I took at Interval class, and it was pretty fun. The facilities were nice, but I wish the teacher had spent a little more time making corrections. That said, I would definitely take more classes here — I’ve found the barre classes across the Barre Code to have always been consistently good, and I appreciate the variety for sure! Would love to try a Bootcamp class next.

Finally! No more making weekend excuses to not work out because my barre classes are all in the city.
This location is perfect — right off the Belmont red line stop. And for the geographically impaired like me, you can see it right from the platform, so no getting lost. There’s two studios at this location — a burn room (with three heaters!) and another studio with huge windows filled with a ton of light, just like their LP location.
They offer the same variety of classes as their other studios, so you can get your Barre Code, Burn, Baryasa, Interval, Barre-​dio, and TBC on. I figured I’d be bored with just a regular barre class, so although I’ve attended and loved their standby, Barre Code, which targets the arms, abs, thighs, and seat, I’ve also done Barre-​dio and Interval, both of which mix extended cardio intervals with barre — perfect for when you’re in a treadmill or elliptical rut. Burn is Barre Code in a heated room and perfect for Chicago winters, and my ninja butt loves Brawl, which mixes kickboxing with barre. Baryasa is a chill vinyasa class that utilizes the bar to help you get your stretch on. Oh, and this studio is deluxe. The walls and floors are a gorgeous light gray and it feels über airy and light. So ya, def my new fave place to get my barre on.
Note: No showers so plan accordingly!