The Bar Method Southlake — Local services in Southlake

DECEMBER 2024 UPDATE: Almost 1700 classes in and Bar Method Southlake remains my favorite workout bar none! All the instructors are excellent and always seem to find ways to increasingly challenge veteran clients while still offering a workout that is approachable for beginners and those needing safe modifications due to pregnancy or injury.

DECEMBER 2023 UPDATE: What else can I say? Going on six years as a Bar Method Southlake client and still as addicted as ever. Since my last review, the Bar Method has continued to evolve and improve their already challenging yet rewarding exercise regimen. Bar Cardio has replaced Bar Move for a truly heart-pumping sweat-fest, and the line-up now includes a Bar Strength format, which incorporates weight work throughout the entire class to increase bone density, boost your metabolic rate, and more deeply engage your muscles to—you guessed it—improve strength. Further, the instructors now have more latitude to vary the sequencing and content of the signature Method class, which keeps this Bar Method veteran continuously challenged and coming back for more.

DECEMBER 2022 UPDATE: As I approach my five-year anniversary at The Bar Method Southlake, I have taken over 1000 classes and I am eternally grateful for the myriad benefits I have reaped both physically and mentally thanks to the amazing instructors and the tried and true method upon which each workout is built. I love how in each class I am inspired and supported by such a fabulous community of members - some of whom I’ve worked out alongside for the past five years and others who have more recently caught on to what I continue to believe is the best safe and sustainable fitness regimen out there. AUGUST 2021 UPDATE: It’s been over 3.5 years since I began my health and fitness journey at The Bar Method Southlake, and I would still recommend it as strongly as ever. Just the fact that this continues to be my primary workout regimen is telling — the Method is not only safe and sustainable for my body over the long term, but it continues to challenge me, both mentally and physically, day in and day out. This past year saw an ownership change and I am happy to say that everything I loved about the studio under Erin and Nicole is still intact, while new owners (and long-time instructors) Elizabeth and Ashton continue to build and improve upon such a solid, wonderful foundation. The Bar Method Southlake continues to be my happy place!!! FEBRUARY 2020 UPDATE: Two years into my fitness journey with The Bar Method Southlake and I am still a die hard fan. Sure, some things have changed: more class times (no excuse not to make it there), a couple new instructors (who are AMAZING), and even some new class formats and exercises (which are KILLER). However, other things remain consistent: a clean and welcoming studio, an incredible group of dynamic and passionate instructors who will challenge you to push yourself, a friendly community of inspiring and supportive members, and classes thoughtfully crafted with safe yet effective exercises that help transform your body and build mental fortitude. If you haven’t yet tried The Bar Method Southlake, get your soon-to-be-lifted bottom to the studio now. Over the past couple years Bar Method has proven to be the optimal workout for me to strengthen, tone and elongate my muscles — and lift my seat! — without aggravating but rather helping stave off old running injuries. This was also the only workout that I was able to do safely and comfortably through my entire pregnancy (even with the necessary modifications, I always got a killer workout) and the first one that I was eager to jump right back into afterward. Everything about the Southlake studio is AWESOME!!! Owners Nicole and Erin are so genuine and friendly — as are all the amazing instructors who never fail to make classes challenging yet fun. While you can’t grab a cocktail or beer at this local “bar,” Bar Method Southlake is THE place to go if “you want to go where everybody knows...

Just. Get. Here.

“Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name.” Everyone has an innate desire to be seen, to be known. The fitness aspect of The Bar Method Southlake is top of the line. But the former characteristic is ultimately what keeps you coming back again and again.

It’s not just the owners, sisters Nicole and Erin, who make you feel like they are genuinely happy you are here. It’s the entire culture of this place. When you walk through the front door, everyone (from the front desk to every single instructor) seems to light up like you’re the most important person they’ll see today. They call you by your name from that moment, all during class, and as you’re leaving, they seem sad to see you go. No, not like The Illuminati, lol. It’s not a cult-like, syrupy counterfeit hospitality that you may have experienced elsewhere. It’s authentic and it’s something this Seattle transplant could see through in a heartbeat, if it was anything less than real. I love it!

As a bonus, which I guess would be the first reason for working out, I’m in better shape than I have been in a LONG time. As a runner at 43 years old, I had begun to feel aches in my knees and sometimes experienced lower back pain and tight hamstrings. Since coming to The Bar Method Southlake, I no longer feel a single ache in my hammies, knees or back when I run. Oh, and let me tell you about my trouble spot.

My whole family on my Dad’s side has this jiggly fatty area on the inner part of the leg just inside of the knee. It’s just how it is. Some of us really #blessed people got the genetic short end of the stick and I had accepted that. I had moved forward with my life, knowing that I would carry on my family’s fatty-inner-knee generational curse. Well, guess what?! Miraculously, the one trouble spot that has always remained flabby (from BIRTH) is now as tight as a drum. I can’t even pinch that area, it’s so tight. THAT is a bonafide MIRACLE. Sorry Grandma Etta, I’m not following in your footsteps! #thecurseisbroken

In class, just when you think you’ve perfected a move, the instructors will gently correct your form to kindly remind you that you can still improve- that the journey is never over, and that there will always be another challenge to take on (Yes, it’s a metaphor for life- go ahead and put that in your pocket for later). It’s a love/hate in the moment- because progress is hard! “Strength and Grace” is what they say you should possess, but I’m pretty sure my eyes are shooting daggers at the instructor who is setting me straight. When you do something well, you are given quick accolades on your improvement in the presence of the class, which brings an unavoidable smile to my face every time. I can’t help it- I dare you to try it and see if you can do otherwise. I literally am smiling right now thinking about how I try to keep a straight face in class when I’m given kudos.

Obviously the length of this review, cough book, points to the fact that I just can’t say enough about The Bar Method Southlake. I’m obsessed. If I had to sum it all up in one word: Just get here! (Ok that’s three, but you know...

Updates Dec 2024: This review marks 13 years of Bar Method and nearly 8 years at this amazing studio. I hit 2,063 classes as of yesterday and will continue on - because the Bar Method NEVER gets boring. It always challenges you and innovates each year. It is SAFE - show me a workout you can do for over a decade - 3-5x/week, get results, and never get injured? You won't... at least I have yet to hear of one! :) Anyways - this last year was different: I lost 60lbs of postpartum weight since my review this time last year. I actually have increased my muscle mass while getting back to my healthy size. This workout lowers my blood pressure to be a calm Mom to 3 kids 4 and under, has been a huge part of getting my confidence back and healing from PPA. I'm off all my thyroid meds, my inflammation markers are back to normal and honestly? I think my body is STRONGER having gone through back-to-back HARD pregnancies and c-sections (including one set of twins) than it was before babies. Thank you, Bar Method Southlake for encouraging me more than you know. I still love calling this my 'happy place' - because it is!

Update Dec 2023: still here and still loving the workout that changed it ALL for me! 12 years of Bar, 5 years of owning a studio and taught for 6. I’ll always say this is the best place in Southlake! I'll shoot you (aka whoever reads this review) straight: my sister Nicole and I used to co-own the studio, so we are not 'just biased' - we're downright deep in a long-term relationship with The Bar Method to the tune of 10+ years.

If you want to know why 'the method,' and this studio in particular is special, just walk in the door. Come in and say hello, get a tour, call the front desk. Better yet, sign up for your first class. Every single Instructor and member were you reading a review like this at one time. That's really all it takes...a few clicks and you're in the door to try something that could (and most likely will if you stick with it - I challenge you to ONE year of focused consistency) change you. Or better you. Who couldn't use a little of both depending on the day, the year or the season of life?

Inwardly if you're unsatisfied mentally and physically, we have a place for you to find healing, strength like you never knew and a team and community of members who want to walk alongside you. The workout is designed in a way that changes YOUR mental toughness as much as your body. And it does it FAST. Best part? You can literally do this for a decade+ injury free and always be challenged.

I hope to 'meet you at the bar' really soon. And be sure to love on the new owners of the studio, as running a small business is no small...