barre3 — Local services in New York

I found Barre3 at a time when I had not worked out in over a year (since the beginning of the pandemic) and I was in my worst shape yet and feeling very pessimistic about the possibility of getting back to being healthy. I was nervous that I would not be able to keep up and that I was just too out of shape to even try. Well, the wonderful staff at Barre 3, with their warm attitude put me at ease right away and made me feel welcome. The space is gorgeous and clean and well kept/run. The instructors are wonderful, have great energy and offer many variations to the moves, for all ranges of abilities. A couple of favorites of mine are, the use of light and music to help you motivate you throughout the class. They also offer a few minutes of meditation and relaxation at the end of class, which is such a treat! It’s probably the only 2 minutes, every week, where I get to truly relax and center myself! Overall, I highly recommend Barre3. I am in a much better place fitness-wise than when I started. I have more energy and feel more confident that I can get back some of the strength and flexibility lost during the pandemic. Thank you, Lisa and team! I am very grateful to have found you and a great new...

Barre3 in LIC popped up on my radar at just the right time. I’ve been recovering from spinal surgery this past year and I’m finally getting back into the groove of exercise. I had gone to Barre3 during school several years ago and I always loved how it provided a good work out but also an hour of mental self care.

So when I realized I was now super close to a Barre3 studio when I moved to Greenpoint, I jumped at the chance to book. The studio itself is beautiful and the front desk staff and instructors are very inviting! They have tons of cute decor and even a coffee/tea bar for you to grab a mug to take in class with you.

My instructor, Lisa, listened to me when I mentioned my spinal surgery and the fact that my back cannot bend and helped me out with modifications and I was surprised how much I still could do. The classes themselves help me feel more flexible and I just love being in a class with other people. It beats working out alone at home anyway. I’m doing weekly classes as far as a package right now and I get excited to step into each class....

Super Disappointing Experience – Do Not Recommend

This was one of the worst customer experiences I’ve ever had. My friend and I arrived just a couple of minutes late due to the parking situation (within the stated 10 minute grace period), but the concierge staff refused to let us in and kept us waiting even longer. When I asked to speak with a manager to clarify the situation, instead of helping us, she escalated the matter, misrepresented what happened to the owner, and even threatened to call the police — which was completely ridiculous and unacceptable for such a minor issue.

I truly don’t understand how this location selects and trains its staff, because no paying customer should ever be treated with such disrespect. I came with full sincerity and high expectations (even recommending the studio to my friend and bringing her with me), yet we both left feeling humiliated and upset.

This was an extremely poor client experience. Neither of us will ever return, and I will certainly be warning others to avoid this...