Barry's Philadelphia — Local services in Philadelphia

I can't believe it's taken me this long to write this review--I've attended over 200 Barry's classes across nine different studios with 60 instructors, and Philly has quickly become one of my favorites. While my most frequented location is Noho from my NYC chapter, Philly is home now, and I'm grateful for this studio.

Barry's is the gold standard of fitness classes in its size category (global presence). The workouts are consistently challenging, the music is always on point, and the instructors are fantastic at reading the room. They push and support when necessary, creating the perfect balance of motivation and intensity.

One of the things I love most about Barry's is the community. There's something special about knowing you can walk into a studio in any city worldwide and get the same high-quality workout, clean amenities, and a welcoming vibe. The Philly studio delivers on that front.

A key differentiator for Barry's workout is the running portion. I truly believe running makes the workouts significantly more effective, and the Woodway treadmills are unbeatable--they have lower impact, are smooth, and are fun to run on.

The studio is top-tier--always spotless, with well-maintained lockers (with locks!) and a fuel bar that makes post-workout refueling easy (shoutout to the delicious shakes). The Barry's app is also well-designed, making it easy to book classes and understand the daily focus areas.

I also appreciate the diversity of trainers and workout styles--each instructor brings something unique while staying true to the Barry's experience. While I haven't purchased any apparel yet, I love that Barry's partners with great brands and consistently offers high-quality gear.

Most importantly, Barry's Philly is diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and always striving to improve. I'll keep coming back and continue to be a Barry's evangelist.

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If someone tells me they do Barry's consistently, I just know they're a DAWG. You can cheat solidcore, you can cheat corepower, but you can't cheat Barry's. You gettin a SWEAT.

My only issue is I really can't make out 70% of what the instructor is saying. I find it so hard to discern if she is talking to the people on the floor or the people on the treadmills, let alone what she is actually saying... but I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer so take that with a grain of salt.

I just kind of look over at what my girlfriend is doing, and do +1 speed or just go straight by feel.

I love the mix of weights and cardio, and there is nothing like pushing yourself on a treadmill to see your top speed. There is something so freeing in making the mental decision of "I'm either going to hit this speed or I'm going to hit the floor in front of this whole class. No in between."

You can also order a smoothie to be ready right when you finish class, which is such an elite touch. Having my Slutty PB smoothie waiting for me after I just left my soul in the Barry’s Red Room is what life is all about.

Remember earlier when I said I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer? Well I just want to clarify something: I am sharp…and I am in the drawer.

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I was in Philly with a group for a leadership conference and a few of us decided to sign up for a Barry's session. When we arrived at this Barry's location they told us the session would be free as many of us have not participated in a Barry's training before. I was unsure what to expect for the class, but was pleasantly surprised with how the class was organized and well-structured.

For the workout, there was a floor group and a treadmill group. It was divided into two rounds of each (floor and treadmill) with the participants in the class alternating with each other. The room was dark with red lights and lively music to keep everyone going. Dylan instructed the class and did an excellent job explaining the exercises and kept the energy high throughout the workout. There is a smoothie bar at the front where you can get many different flavors to refuel after your workout.

I will definitely sign up for another Barry's class and recommend it to anyone who is serious about keeping in shape. Thank you for the great workout and making it free for many of us for...