Barre STL — Attraction in St. Louis

Update: a year later. A year of commitment. Commitment to myself, my body, my confidence, this community, and self love. Barrestl makes it a little bit easier to show up on the hard days. This community makes it so much more enjoyable, fun and empowering to take time for myself. In some ways, the classes get easier and at the same time, they become more challenging. It becomes exciting to try things (sometimes fail & sometimes succeed) that I would have never tried to before. Sometimes the motivation is within me and sometimes it’s imagining the beloved instructor in a dunk tank but there is always motivation to keep going, to give four more seconds or another tiny inch. Lastly, as someone who has always been in a big body, I have never once been told to loose weight. I’ve never once been offered an eating plan. An instructor has never said anything along the lines of doing a movement to become smaller. This is UNHEARD OF and magical. As someone who has tried a lot of different types of fitness…I can honestly say BARRE STL blows every place else out of the water! The owners, staff & community are down to earth while being knowledgeable, vibrant and welcoming. Classes seem to be exactly what each person needs; empowering, emotional, supportive and always a guaranteed work out. While we are always moving and honoring our bodies, there is never negative talk or focus on needing to change your body through a specific movement. Every instructor has been helpful, welcoming and kicked my butt. I do have to give a special shoutout to Addi, her love for the studio brought me in and her enthusiasm, spirit and skill kept me coming back! I’m so happy I finally joined and highly...

I have taken classes with every BarreSTL instructor and they are all outstanding! As someone who is new to Barre (and took time away from group classes during the pandemic), the studio is truly a welcoming, safe, and positive space for all. Classes are upbeat and uplifting; I always feel a million times better about myself after finishing a BarreSTL workout. If you are thinking about trying a new workout that will challenge and energize you, this is it! Other class members are also so encouraging and fun to be around. This is a special fitness community that centers acceptance, empowerment, and growth.

Update: I have been at BarreSTL for over a year now, and it JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER. They've added new instructors and they are all completely fabulous. As they've say, barre "hasn't gotten easier, but I've gotten stronger." What's even more incredible than the workouts is the community. I've made so many friends through BarreSTL and truly value the space they bring to the south city community. BarreSTL is one of the brightest spots in my life!

Update 2.0: It's now been two years since I started working out at BarreSTL and not only is all of the above true, but it has added more value into my life. I've made so many special friendships and deepened my connection to my own being. I'm beyond thankful for the community that Tori & Jim (and the whole BarreSTL squad) have developed and continue to strengthen with their care and...

One year later and I can still say that everything from my last review is true. I also wanted to share a personal story of how this community has positively impacted me beyond fitness. I’m a teacher and at the beginning of this school year the studio adopted me as a teacher to sponsor. I was asked to share a classroom wishlist that was shared with members and could hardly believe it when items started arriving at my house, many from members I have never even met. It filled me with so much gratitude and is a perfect example of how magical this place is!!! Can I give a 6th star? Barre STL is truly where the magic happens.

2024 review: Back after being a member for nearly two years to leave an updated review - Barre STL is my absolute favorite way to move my body. At each and every class you can expect a thoughtful and motivating instructor, a non-judgmental group of lovely humans with such positive energy, the BEST playlists, and a clean & welcoming space. 🩷 Even on days when I struggle to get up and move, I always know I will walk out of Barre STL feeling better and so happy that I showed up for myself. This is a gem of a place and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to show their body some love and have...