The Bar Method Portland - Pearl District — Local services in Portland

I’ve never received so much personal attention in a class workout environment before! I’ve taken 10 classes at the Portland Bar Method studio now, and every one of the instructors learned my name immediately. By name, they call out constructive corrections frequently for lots of people in the class (myself included—I need a lot of help with my form!) The instructors will also physically correct your form as needed.

The workouts are really challenging, but I feel like they’re very efficient. You work every major muscle group until it feels like you’re going to drop, but you leave feeling energized and healthy. The Bar Express class keeps your heartrate elevated the whole time, but isn’t cardio-based. They do offer more cardio-focused classes for advanced students, but I haven’t gotten that far yet.

The facilities are also really nice. The locker room offers lock-able lockers with keys (so you don’t have to bring your own lock!), towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the showers, as well as a surprisingly nice vanity area with hair dryers, spray deodorant if you forgot yours, and a few hair products. The studio rooms are clean and bright, with lots of natural light filtered through window screens, so it’s still private (people on the street can’t see in). Instructors put out equipment for you throughout the class, too, so it all feels very pampered.

I was wary of the price (especially since there’s a 24-Hour Fitness a few blocks away), but I did the $99 1-month trial, and already know I’ll be signing up for the monthly plan. It’s miles above any gym I’ve been to, and also better than any boutique studio I’ve tried. Feels 100%...

The Bar Method Portland is special... it is a spa where you get your muscles toned and your confidence lifted.

From the minute you walk through the door you see that there was careful thought behind every single detail in the studio. The staff is friendly and helpful, the instructors are knowledgeable and approachable. Unlike other barre fitness programs, The Bar Method instructors go through a very strict training that lasts up to 6 months until certification and then they continue the never-ending journey to keep helping clients achieve their physical and mental goals.

You will work out EVERY muscle in your body - including the smiling and frowning muscles ;-) - in one hour of class. The difference between this and other interval workout programs is that stretches have been incorporated throughout the class while the muscle is still warm from exhaustion and therefore more pliable. Your flexibility WILL increase (give it time) and don't be surprised if you see magnificent results in other areas of your life. Plenty of people have commented on how much time they've shaved off marathons, improved their skiing, tennis and even golf games!

I've been going to the Bar Method for 3.5 years and it is the best investment I have made in myself. The benefits have spilled onto other areas of my life as my confidence and mental strength have increased and I am a much...

I decided to try The Bar Method Portland after being a member at the studio in San Francisco so I tried it on Classpass. This was the biggest mistake. I arrived a few minutes early to class and tried walking in to take the class but the person at the front desk wouldn’t let me in. I had already signed the waivers and she said because I was new I couldn’t go in. I told her I had a membership at Bar Method in San Francisco and even named the addresses of both studios. But still wasn’t let into the class. On top of this they let in 3-4 women after me. I wouldn’t have been so upset if they didn’t let any people in after they had rejected me.

After writing them, the owner completely backed up the employee working and didn’t offer a class to make up for the awful customer service. After driving across town, paid for parking, they couldn’t let me in the class. I will attend other locations as I love the other bar method studios in the bay area but not this one. I have recently sought out other bar studios pure barre, barre3 and industrial barre who seem to care about...