The Bar Method

The Bar Method is the first workout I’ve actually stuck with and enjoy. It’s fun, challenging, and allows me to completely block out all other distractions. Such an awesome place with great instructors who motivate you every class.

My absolute favorite workout! Classes are challenging and the instructors continue to push you to do your best! Awesome studio. Highly recommend :)

I love the Bar Method. I was skeptical at first and it was super hard, but after doing it for just over a month I can already see results. They keep the classes small so each session is almost like a personal training. all the instructors know your name and they come around and correct you in each pose to make sure you’re getting the most out of your workout. Once my intro package was over I definitely signed on to stay!

Excellent facility with many amenities. The instructors are highly trained and very personable. There are a variety of classes and times available, which makes exercising before or after work very easy. Modifications are given to student by name in class and care is taken to ensure you’re getting your best workout possible. The Bar Method is truly head and shoulders above other Tampa studios in many regards.

The Bar Method is an awesome workout. It is low impact but so effective. The results are amazing, and it is very addictive. No waiting on equipment or trying to figure out weights and number of reps. They are leading your workout, so its almost like having a personal trainer. You will be hooked! Give it a try!

By far the best barre studio in Tampa, hands down. Professional team of teachers and studio employees, awesome amenities, gorgeous facility, and the best workout of.all.time. I appreciate the precision of this workout and most importantly the results. Class times are totally accommodating and price is really reasonable considering the one on one attention you receive and the results speak for themselves. This is the only workout I’ve been able to stick to and I look forward to every single class. Try it once, you’ll be hooked.

As far as studios go it was perfect. Friendly instructor who showed me around since I was a newbie, clean shower/​locker areas, inviting quiet atmosphere, and class started on time!
As for the workout: this was my first bar class, so I had no idea what to expect. I am used to spinning, bootcamps, weights, I’ve dabbled in pilates… so in comparison this workout was not a sweaty one for me. It was, however, still challenging since the form is very specific and the instructor memorized every persons name and would call out and be very hands on when you needed adjustments and realignments. I liked that part, even though I was the one needed adjustments the whole time! I think it takes a few classes to nail the form and then you are able to work on building the sweat. I won’t give up just yet, but not ready to give up my other forms of exercise at the moment.

Location: Easy to find, plenty of parking
Quality of instructor: The instructor was personable, knowledgeable, and extremely hands on and helpful.
Studio: Large! There is ample space to change, get ready post work out, shower, vanity, complementary lockers, you name it they have it.
It’s definitely a different kind of work out, you do have to attend a few classes to really reap the benefits and understand the concept. I usually attend a Pure Barre studio and I like them both equally. The Bar Method has more of a spa oasis vibe to me.

The Bar Method is a place for beginning or enhancing your physical fitness success through many class options, skilled, caring instructors, and a welcoming studio. In one month, and after 15 classes, none are the same, and yet they are similar enough for familiarity, growing confidence in the challenging workout, and, in the end, solid results! This has been an excellent complement to running and boxing, and will continue to be as my flexibility, endurance and posture continue to improve! Thank you Jenny, Kat, Carolina, Alyssa, Lucia and Becky!

I am 3 days away from my 5-​month bar-​iversary at the Bar Method and after about 75 classes, I am completely hooked. Not only is the workout fantastic and addicting, but the people are amazing. The instructors are all wonderful and the studio is beautiful. Jenny, the owner, is receptive to feedback and eager to ensure her clients are happy. The instructors really know what they’re talking about. For example, I asked if they would ever consider doing an exercise I had done in my barre class in Philly that was super challenging. Kat explained that that move would over-​extend your hip flexor so they won’t do it in their classes. Makes sense… that’s probably why I ended up with a hip flexor injury that left me out of commission for weeks when I was going to my old studio. They really know what they’re doing. I was new to the area when I started at the Bar Method and I’ve met several great friends… the women are friendly and kind, and there are people there from all backgrounds from college students to grandmas… from a Tampa police officer to a dancer!

Gorgeous studio, excellent instructors! Quite a pleasure to come here and sweat! #barsohard

I’ve been attending regular classes (3 – 5) for almost 2 years and here are the top 5 things I love about The Bar Method.
1. It makes me feel strong, but not like bulky body builder strong. Like Super Hero strong. I’m sure with a couple more years of classes under my belt my thighs will be strong enough to leap over any building in a single bound (okay, maybe a slight exaggeration, but you get the point)
2. I’ve always been the type of person to pick up any and every cold that circulates. Not anymore. I’ve never been healthier in my life
3. Because of the intervals of intense cardio followed by equally intense stretching makes my muscles long and lean (and has lead to dropping 3 sizes so far)
4. It’s addictive. For someone who hates exercise as much as I do, it’s a downright miracle that I LOVE and look forward to coming to class and do everything in my power to attend 5 days a week. Otherwise I seriously miss it when I can’t.
5. The environment is amazing. The studio feels more like a spa than a gym. The other members are fun and hard working and it’s great to see the same encouraging faces every day and it’s equally fun to meet the newbies who you know will become addicts very soon. The instructors are the reason I can make it through class. They make me laugh, they keep my spirits up and they make me work harder than I would on my own.

I got a coupon for a free class and went last night to the 6:30 class with Kimmy. It was super great! Kimmy was so nice, actually everyone in there was super nice, even the other people in the class.
Even as a first timer, I felt pretty comfortable. The class is set up for people at all stages of fitness, each of the movements have modifications to make it more challenging, but if you aren’t there yet, it’s no problem at all. It says the class is for all levels and they absolutely mean it.
It’s a completely different way to work out and I thought it would be hard to catch on because I am lacking in grace and have no dance background but it really wasn’t. I will definitely be back.

I wanted to change up my workout routine and decided to try some bar fitness classes after hearing how much a co-​worker was enjoying the classes at The Bar Method.
If you are unfamiliar with bar fitness here is a quick description: «The Bar Method™ is a one-​hour, total body workout. It starts with a warm-​up, free-​weight exercises and push-​ups and moves on to intense leg and seat work at the bar, then abdominal work at the bar and on mats. Every exercise includes active stretching and is followed by additional stretching to elongate the muscles just worked.»
The Bar Method’s new studio is opening on Boy Scout Blvd. in January 2013. In the meantime they are offering FREE!!! preview classes at their temporary location on Platt (behind Yogani).
I have taken classes with Jeanette and Kimmy and I really enjoy The Bar Method. The instructors are so friendly and helpful! I was nervous at my first class because I had no clue what I was doing, but Jeanette was constantly helping me throughout the class. After taking a Saturday class with Kimmy I think I am hooked! I love the energy from the instructors and the classes are so much fun.
The best part about The Bar Method is that the classes are toning my arms, legs and stomach area without creating bulky muscles. The classes are challenging, but they are getting a little easier with each visit.