barre3 — Local services in Los Altos

I was visiting the Los Altos area and as what I almost always do when traveling I explore the local fitness businesses. Barre3 has been one of my favorite, if not favorite, franchises. As such, I took advantage of their 2 week trial for new clients. It's hard for me to say anything negative about Barre3 because it's truly an amazing workout with an excellent balance of cardio and muscle toning. Similar to the other Barre3 studios I have been to, this Los Altos location has a friendly staff, very helpful instructors who checks you throughout the class whether its to make minor corrections to your form or just to see how you're doing. The workouts consist of pretty standard Barre3 movements though they dedicate ~10 minutes to breathing exercises at the end (I do think this is a new trend in Barre3 and not unique to this studio but it's one of the first places I have seen it incorporated). If it matters to you, there's also a great selection of retail.

I am giving this studio 4 stars because of cleanliness and space. In other Barre3 studios, I am comfortable walking around with my shoes off as soon as I enter; the floors including those in the bathrooms are spotlessly clean. I did not feel this way in Los Altos. The tiles in the bathrooms were sticky and people walked in and out with their shoes still on. One of the bathrooms is also relatively small and neither has a shower stall. The flooring of studio isn't the traditional wood you may expect but the type of material you may find at a hot yoga studio which naturally felt dirty to me because dirt and sweat gets embedded in there. If it matters to you, their filtered water taste like tap so I always bring my own.

Overall, it was a great experience and would recommend it if you're...

I joined Barre3 Los Altos the day it opened and it continues to motivate and elevate me in a way that I never thought possible with exercise. The community that Barre3 Los Altos has created is incredible and even after 8 years, I continue to be challenged and awed. The classes don’t feel like exercise- but 250 calories later and that “good sore” in the glutes/quads - it kind of makes you want to come back again and again!

Even though there is another studio that is closer to me, I choose this studio in Los Altos because of the feeling I get when I walk in the door- these are my people! I am welcomed, my children have a blast in the play lounge, and it truly is a workout that I look forward to ( who looks forward to exercise?!)!

This community with B3 Los Altos was my safe haven as a brand new parent; with my infant in tow, it was one of the only places I felt comfortable and welcomed during one of life’s hardest transitions.

Thank you Alene and team! Forever grateful for this space and for this...

I joined Barre3 Los Altos in October 2016 and my life was forever changed! This studio has been my community, my place of peace and my inspiration for the last few years. Everyone is so friendly, the instructors are motivational and encouraging, and the workouts are for everyone. I love that I can show up exactly how I am that day and know that there is a place for me. Barre3 focuses on the mind-body connection, while still getting a great workout which is especially great for the fast moving professional! I love the Barre3 Los Altos studio because the community is very welcoming and the studio itself is extremely clean and well maintained. I have been working out with Barre3 Los Altos all throughout the pandemic and have felt my safety has been prioritized the entire time. I also do a lot of workouts online, which is great for days that I work from home. Alene & the Barre3 LA team, you are magical! Thank you for all that you do for our community- it means the world to me and...