Cardio Barre – Thousand Oaks

I have been coming to Cardio Barre Thousand Oaks for two years. I am loving the workout, the instructors and the owner, Lily. When I come to Cardio Barre I feel a positive energy and from all and I feel like it’s family. I am in love with Cardio Barre and I love coming with my sister!!! Thank you CBTO!

I love, love, love Cardio Barre T.O. From someone who hated exercise I can’t believe how much I look forward to going to the classes. The owner (Lily), the instructors (all of them) and the staff are all incredibly friendly, supportive and just amazing! Thank you CBTO… I am a forever fan. Keep up the great work!

I used to love this business (and I’ve been doing Cardio Barre for several years), but I’m starting to sour on it. I’m not giving up completely, but I think they need to make some changes. First, and foremost, I don’t understand why they keep it so hot. At $ 20 a class, we should be afforded some serious air conditioning. I guess as most of the teachers are young and thin, they aren’t sensitive to heat like us 40+, but I can’t work my butt off (which is the reason I do this class) without a steady dose of air conditioning. If you want the air to be turned on, you have to ask for it, and prepare to be mocked. Once when I complained about the temperature, the teacher told me she was cold because she had a sickle cell anemia crisis. Understandable except that she was wearing a tank and had a sweater there on the floor that she wasn’t using. Then, the owner took the clocks down (which have the temperature) because I was staring at them and they got a good giggle — then she put them back on at the end of class. I’ve sent so many people to Cardio Barre over the years both in Thousand Oaks and Woodland Hills, so this felt like a big slap in the face. I stopped going for about a month because of the AC and went there yesterday. Once again, little or no air conditioning. I’m going to check out Equinox classes per another reviewer. It makes me sad to abandon a class that really makes me work and burn, but the teacher is always right at Cardio Barre. Not the customer. Secondly, $ 20 per class! Yes, you can buy a series but since I’m not sure I can take the heat over the summer, that seems imprudent. Also, I’m remembering another time, I didn’t feel very valued as a customer. I showed up to the early morning class there on a Saturday (and had to make arrangements for my children) and the stereo wasn’t working. When they announced that the class was going to be cancelled, I was really surprised that they didn’t offer us a free class for a future date. We had all made quite an effort to get there. Anyway, it’s really a shame for me because this has been a regular part of my life for several years.

Fast paced workout ! Not a lot of time for correction. Everyone is an enthusiast and you can tell they have been there awhile. Bring a towel or be charged!

I got the GroupOn for 10 classes and really enjoyed them! I finished my 10 classes in about a month, going 1 – 3 times per week.
I took classes from three teachers — but really, really enjoyed Christina’s beginning classes and after two classes with other teachers I made it a point to only attend Christina’s classes.
Definitely a workout! Was so unbelievably sore after my first class I had to skip any kind of workout/​physical activity for FOUR DAYS. Your calves will be crazy sore.
I grew up doing ballet/​dance and that came in handy for the cardio/​dance parts, but you definitely don’t need a dance background. The beginning classes have women of all ages and levels.
Once my GroupOn was up I decided not to continue with classes only because I didn’t like driving ~20 minutes to the studio (I’m lazy and my work is 30 minutes in the opposite direction). But they have a great Flex pass option for $ 99/​month for unlimited classes marked «Flex» (the Flex classes are mainly evening/​after work classes, which I thought was perfect because those were basically the only ones I could attend).

Love it!
Started with my first 10 classes from the Groupon deal last year and then was addicted to it. So far, I have done more than 80 classes and feeling great! This is a work out where you’re not only getting some cardio, but also using your own body weight to train the muscles. Prepare to sweat and have fun!
One star off for the fact that they don’t vacuum the carpet floor after each class. The carpet dance floor sometimes get a lot of hair and dirt on it.

Great class and fabulous instructors! You will love it… very challenging and gets your body in shape quickly.
After having my fourth baby, i needed to get back to some kind of exercise. Tried Cardio Barre and absolutely love it.
Kristina is a very energetic and helpful instructor.
Thank you Cardio Barre!

I love this place! Its a little pricey, but you cant beat group fitness classes. The instructors have great attitudes and are very motivating. I like that i can show up and work on my fitness and not get any grief when I dont show up. Just what I was looking for! Would have given it 5 stars if it was slightly more affordable. :)

Great workout. I got the Living Social deal ($ 44 for 10 classes), which is a STEAL. I’ve been going for the past two weeks and have been enjoying the classes. I would like to see some more variation in the exercises though — it seems like they do the same combo for every class. The advance class is not that much more difficult than the beginner’s class.
Not sure if I’ll continue taking classes after I use up my 10 classes since the prices are pretty steep ($ 17/​single class). For that much, I’d rather take the Barre Control class at M6 — you sweat 10 times more!

A lot of the below reviews are correct. It’s amazing and you will workout like you never have before.
I wanted to try something different because I was getting bored of my gym routine so I saw a Groupon ($ 40 for 10 classes) and live so close I’d figure I’ll check it out.
Wow. What a workout. It was amazin!!! I’d definitely recommend (only with the groupon though).
The only reason im giving it 4 stars is the regular price. For 10 classes it’s $ 160 or $ 17 per class. It’s outrageously priced considering equinox gym in Westlake Village is $ 140 a month. Full service gym and they have barre classes! So it’s really pretty pricey.
If they want to sustain a long term business rather than a fad workout spot, I’d really reevaluate the prices. I’d rather spend $ 140 for equinox and get my barre classes than $ 160 for just 10 of them here. Regardless, try it with the groupon. You’ll love it!!!

Wow! Amazing workout and experience! Lily the owner is very nice and professional and gets to know each person that comes through the doors. Heidi teaches the classes I’ve been to and she is amazing! I told her I was new and she came by me and showed examples of what we were doing so I could follow and keep up. She is always offering tips and pushing the class to work hard and get all we can from the class. She focuses on form and doing things the right way. The class is a good mix of all areas of the body as well as cardio. I LOVE CARDIO BARRE THOUSAND OAKS.

Yes I’m an addict! These classes are amazing… After 5 classes I really did see a difference. How often can you say that? Not to mention, it feels great to walk in and have people a actually take the time to get to know you, to care how you feel and have fun with you. You will work your BUTT OFF. Make no mistake of it… Worth every penny!

I absolutely love Cardio Barre TO! I have been coming for nearly a year now and have never seen better results from a workout than this. The instructors are amazing… and the owner is an absolute doll! You are missing out if you haven’t tried this yet!

This is a really good work out! If you are interested in dance or group fitness classes, get the Groupon, it’s a great deal if your unsure, and go to class. Like the instructors always say, Cardio Barre is a process. You may not get it right away, but keep going and it gets a little easier. Some people may be concerned that they will get bored because you are doing the same thing each time, but the instructors are good at changing things depending on their mood. Right now, I like that there are basics that we do each time so I know what to expect and can get better at it plus there are new things that are thrown in to mix it up. I wish they offered more class times because traffic is bad in the evenings, making it challenging to get to class on time.

DO IT! You won’t regret it at all!
I bought the Groupon and went to my first class today but my dumb ass read the schedule wrong and I ended up attending an Advanced class rather than a Beginners class. Thanks to my ballet background and my drive to lose weight, I made it through the class. There were three other women in my class, all of whom were at different fitness levels and ages and the instructor was GREAT!!! She’s very motivating and she takes the time to fix you so you don’t get any injuries.
I do suggest that you get there 10 minutes early if its your first time so you can fill out a paper and get your little scan card. Don’t forget your water and regular sized towel. Socks are optional but you’re doing the workout on padded carpet so I prefer being barefoot. They also have restrooms and cubbies to put your things away.
I wasn’t sure where it was located but its right next to CVS and a few shops away from Coffee Bean.
Try it out! If you hate running, lifting huge weights, crowded gyms and group classes, this might be for you.

Cardio Barre Thousand Oaks: large space, clean and awesome! Nice location in Oakbrook shopping center with plenty of parking. Cute selection of work-​out clothes and water available for purchase. ($ 1). The front desk and instructors are very friendly. I LOVE the classes! Very challenging and fun! After only a couple weeks I am already seeing a positive change in my body! I only wish they offered a few more daily classes…

Enjoyed the classes and loved it ’cause it was near by

I really enjoyed the class I took here! It was a morning advanced class with Courtney. She has a great attitude and will encourage you to keep going! The studio is really beautiful and managed well. It’s a big open clean space and the sound system is great. I can’t wait to take more classes here. I think this work out is really fabulous for your entire body but especially your legs, back and arms. It’s the only work out I’ve done where I can actually see the results. Thank you Cardio Barre Thousand Oaks!

I was down in Agoura for a week before my wedding just this past Saturday and was trying to get some cardio in along with the yoga I was doing since my dress was very fitted around the tush and had a beautiful low back into a deep v.
Found Cardio Barre and loooovvveeedddd it! (can’t wait until they open up in SF!). They had a great promo for a week’s classes for $ 35 and I went a few times. The owners (I think Kim and Lily) were so friendly manning the front desk. The instructor I had each time was Candyce and omg, she is amazing!
I did the ‘beginner’ class and it was intense with Candyce. I’m in excellent shape (run 30 miles a week, do Bikram and similar classes like Burn, kickboxing, Exhale Core Fusion, Barry’s Bootcamp, etc) but this kicked my butt! Totally low impact but you work up a sweat and feel wiped out and like you (sort of!) had fun. It’s not like Bar Method or Dailey Method except that you’re at a ballet bar but it’s so fast paced, you are constantly moving and I didn’t look at the clock once! I liked it so much I told my sister to go since she lives a few blocks away! Just remember to bring a large towel (to lay on during thigh work and abs).
Pros: Good music, great instructors, awesome workout. They also have child care I think they said for babies 6 mos and older MWF.
Cons: just need one in San Francisco!

My first cardio barre class! I had a LivingSocial voucher and the ladies at the front desk processed me quickly without any fuss. Friendly!
Nancy was the instructor for the beginner’s class and she’s awesome. Really upbeat, positive, and motivating. Bring a towel because you do some moves on the floor and you sweat A LOT. I do other kinds of work outs but I didn’t know what to expect from this class. It’s much different than boot camps where you do push ups and plank. There’s a lot of plié-​ing and pointed toes (think ballet inspired moves) and resistance training for different muscle groups. It’s fast paced for a beginner’s class, and can be pretty intense so you really have to push yourself. Definitely will be sore the next day but you feel great afterwards.
They also have an introductory class that breaks down the moves at a slower pace, but if you already work out on a regular basis the beginner’s class will be a fine place to start. Highly recommend a class with Nancy!