The Bar Method Houston - Montrose — Local services in Houston

As someone who is fairly experienced with Barre (200+ classes) I had high expectations for The Bar Method. While the Montrose location is a beautiful studio, a place is only as good as the people in it.

When I walk into a group fitness class, I want to believe that there is something more meaningful to what I'm doing besides burning calories. It is important to find people who you can bond with, and it starts with the instructors. Sadly, the Bar Method style of instruction lacks a purposeful message because the instructors are trained to nitpick every mistake in the room instead of empowering people with a reason to try their best.

In a given 45 minute class, expect to hear an instructor call out names over the microphone for minor adjustments 50+ times per class. After hearing my name called out for the 5th time, I felt embarrassed and lost confidence in my workout. Mentally, I shut down and started going through the motions for the rest of class. The bright smile I carried into the room was wiped clear off my face.

I understand that teaching proper form and posture are important for practicing Barre safely, but enjoying the exercise is too. Bar Method delivers a great workout in a wonderful space, but their message lacks passion and a human touch. If slight changes in teaching style were emphasized to be more uplifting and less critical, this place would feel so much different. For now, I accept Bar Method for what it is, but I hope it will change and grow into...

My journey with the Bar Method started with a random Groupon purchase earlier this year. (I am so glad I did!!) After my first class with Rachel, I was immediately convinced that this is going to be part of my life for as long as there is a Bar Method studio nearby. 100 classes later, I find myself stronger, healthier and happier. I have gained flexibility, muscle strength, and look more toned than ever. (LOVE IT!!😆) The studio is very clean and welcoming. Everyone I encounter has always been friendly and genuinely happy to greet and assist you. My favorite part about the workout is that I feel challenged in every class (both mind and body). The instructors pay very close attention and will give hands-on and verbal adjustments which help the work focus on the intended area and prevent injury. Not only have I gained strength and toned muscle, I have become more aware the different muscle groups and how I can work and stretch them at home. I have been taking mostly Claudia and Jennifer's classes due to schedule. Very special thanks to both lovely instructors for being super awesome & motivating, and keeping me coming back day after...

They knew my name when I walked in just from seeing it on the class registration (and they already knew everyone else in the class) and helped be acclimate to this type of work out. I'm a runner and a yogi and this was completely different. But they were encouraging and yet not afraid to give instruction and correction that made me feel assisted, not dumb. It usually takes me a few classes of a particular kind of work out to begin to feel comfortable and confident walking in. But at the Bar Method, I will feel comfortable at my next (second time) class! And I'll be confident because I was walked through the first class with a lot of help and I also know instruction or correction will be clear, if needed, and I won't be blundering around. Also, I use ClassPass specifically because I want a well-rounded fitness life, but sometimes I walk into studios that are part of ClassPass and am treated as a second-rate customer even though I pay to ClassPass the same amount that a specific studio would...