The Bar Method San Francisco - Downtown

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Name: L***** M*
Date: 2023-10-09 18:50:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Exercise for all ages and fitness levels while keeping your workout challenging every single time!!!The workout itself is built incredibly well thought out, making your every single movement worthwhile for your time and effort. I just love this workout, plus friendly staffs and instructors are just cherry on top!I am so blessed to be a part of this community ♥️

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Name: S**** O
Date: 2023-08-21 17:32:06
Rating: 5
Comment: My home away from home. Killer workouts with the best teachers on the planet. Love the owner Amanda and the front desk staff is so friendly too. Clean facility and love all the new varied classes. Been a member for over a decade and can’t imagine my life without it.

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Name: J** L*
Date: 2023-08-09 06:50:33
Rating: 5
Comment: I truly love the front desk lady and the instrutor. I appreciate her being cute and nice and her being professional and patient. I had a hard time doing some postures and maybe sometimes too confident about myself. She holds her tolerance and at times comes to correct me. That’s good. She didn’t ignore me or just let me do whatever. I appreciate that. Frontdesk Betty is a very sweet girl. She’s definitely your trustworthy front desk person that you can trust and rely on. Very sweet and easy to talk.

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Name: A** V** N***
Date: 2023-06-14 03:36:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Fabulous experience

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Name: L**** A*****
Date: 2023-06-13 05:11:20
Rating: 5
Comment: I am grateful for the online streaming classes from Bar Method Downtown, great accessibility and responsive to any issues. Very friendly and inclusive.

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Name: G**** S***
Date: 2023-06-07 23:58:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been a Downtown SF client since 2012 and an instructor since 2015. Words cannot describe how this studio, the technique, and the community have positively affected my life in so many ways, especially during the last 2 years as the world collectively experienced a pandemic.I was so impressed and beyond motivated to see how dedicated our clients were when we transitioned to virtual classes. Not very many gyms or boutique fitness studios were able to pivot so quickly to the virtual setting, and Bar Method Downtown SF did it with grace and immediacy. And now we are continuing to adjust to the changes of the fitness landscape by offering hybrid, virtual, and in-studio classes. If you are a lapsed client, come back! If you are a new client, stick with us. If you are a current client, keep taking.Update June 2023: The studio has amazing new formats that you should try! If you like yoga, take Bar Flow (barre and yoga fusion) and if you want more sweat, take Bar Cardio (high intensity cardio barre class). Bar Method has done incredible innovative work to bring new exciting classes to fit every clients fitness needs.

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Name: C****** G********
Date: 2023-05-28 06:07:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Bar Method San Francisco is fabulous. Its a beautiful studio. The classes are very challenging, the instructors are caring and committed and there is a real sense of community.

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Name: C***** M******
Date: 2023-04-06 17:03:16
Rating: 5
Comment: The staff is friendly. The instructors (Ana and Claire) are knowledgeable and caring. They keep an eye on you to make sure that you are doing the exercise in the right way and with the right posture. I have attended now 4 classes, and I feel stronger. I leave the class energized. A great way to start the day!

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Name: j*** a********
Date: 2021-12-23 23:11:32
Rating: 5
Comment: I had a really lovely experience here today. It was my first time in and I was warmly welcomed and given a tour. The front office lady and the teacher were sweet and friendly. The space itself is bright and clean. The class was what you’d expect if you’ve done Bar Method before. Looking forward to returning in a few days.

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Name: P** G***
Date: 2021-10-02 20:37:31
Rating: 5
Comment: The Bar Method studio in the Embarcadero 3 in San Francisco offers a clean, safe, and well-maintained facility; well-trained, caring, and very personable staff; fun exercise buddies; and an effective exercise program!

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Name: V******* B****
Date: 2021-10-02 17:49:52
Rating: 5
Comment: I love bar method! I have been a client since 2008, the workout continues to challenge and strengthen me. I was so impressed how Amanda and her team did not miss a beat as we entered into COVID by offering online and livestream classes, they didnt miss a beat. The instructors and staff are wonderful. Thank you Downtown Bar Method for the years of challenge, strength, support and shaking!

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Name: J*** C***
Date: 2021-09-28 03:42:12
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this studio! Ive been doing barre classes here for over seven years now and classes still challenge me to this day. The classes are fun and the teachers are really inspiring and engaging. These classes have helped me grow physically and mentally stronger. I am so grateful that the studio has been offering Zoom classes and allowed us to continue remotely. Thank you Bar Method SF!

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Name: P**** C*****
Date: 2021-09-25 06:41:06
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve done all sorts of fitness programs over the past decades and I’ve never had results as noticeably as I have had with The Bar Method. Safe, effective, and an amazing community of supportive baristas! Downtown SF does an excellent job in studio and via live streaming from my home. Love it!

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Name: C****** F**********
Date: 2021-09-24 15:51:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been going to the Bar Method Downtown studio for 3 years now and have enjoyed every class! Both in-person and virtual classes are great and the workout is always challenging in the best way. The instructors are very helpful and encouraging! I love these classes and this studio! Highly recommend!

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Name: J****** Y**
Date: 2021-09-22 21:33:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Before SIP, I was a big fan of in person classes. I did Bar Method, boot camps, yoga, fitness clubs. I did not feel comfortable going back to in person, inside classes until I tried the Embarcadero Bar Method. I felt very safe! Everyone was mask up and the place was super clean. There is plenty of space in the room to spread out. The early morning 6am/6:45am class is a great way to start the day!Amanda, the owner, is super nice and welcoming. I love all the teachers!Miwa, Yunah, Tereza, Claire and Stephanie. They are all very supportive and want to make sure you succeed!Ive been back doing it since the challenge started, 9 classes. Love those challenges to jump start my exercise routine. Im feeling the difference!Feels great! Highly recommend you give it a try!

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Name: S***** O*****
Date: 2021-06-23 20:11:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive really enjoyed the live streaming classes. Any time Ive had to contact support with questions, Amanda answers very timely allowing me to move forward with my day efficiently, which I great appreciate!

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Name: C******* C****
Date: 2021-04-11 03:21:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been doing bar method for many years, during both my pregnancies and now a global pandemic. Bar has taken great care of me throughout. Its been an easy transition to the virtual studio as the workouts are not compromised when completed at home. Bar is unparalleled when it comes to proper form emphasis and injury prevention.

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Name: D**** W********
Date: 2021-03-27 15:11:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Great teachers and a great workout. I’m SO much stronger than I used to be.

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Name: J*** C***
Date: 2021-03-26 04:01:38
Rating: 5
Comment: I love bar method sf! Classes are so fun and challenging, and the team is amazing! The teachers are so motivating and engaging, both when classes were held in-person and over virtually over zoom. Definitely an exercise class that always has you coming back for more. Thank you Bar Method SF for keeping me in active and exercising consistently!

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Name: K**** P***** H*******
Date: 2021-03-20 15:10:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the workout, love the energy ! And the studio pivoted well to virtual sessions. I feel stronger after every workout!

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Name: M***** P****
Date: 2020-04-27 01:17:24
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been coming to the downtown studio (on and off) for over a decade. I’m no stranger to working out...I’ve done kickboxing, yoga, pilates, bootcamps, HIIT but I keep coming back to The Bar Method. I find it exciting, challenging and rewarding. What you may think is going to be a simple, lax workout is actually much more of a challenge. The small movements make big differences. I recommend to anyone of any fitness level - even if you have some concerns about past injuries. The instructors are professional, knowledgeable and really work to meet you where you are and provide modifications for your body. There is a strong sense of community within the studio. The owner is sweet as can be, as well as the entire staff. They truly get to know you and genuinely care about you as a person. The studio itself is beautiful, clean and well maintained. I’m writing this review during our Shelter-In-Place. I so miss taking class in studio and can’t wait for it to re-open. For now, live stream classes via ZOOM it is. Did I mention they’re offering live stream classes during these unprecedented times?! I can’t say enough about The Bar Method Downtown! 🖤

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Name: R***** M*****
Date: 2020-04-25 23:30:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been working out at the Bar Method Downtown SF for over 7 years, and I am so impressed with how well the studio has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Within about a week, they had pivoted to live-streamed classes that provide the same, hard workout and also allow us to stay connected with the instructors and fellow clients we are used to seeing on a (near) daily basis. Im so thankful not only for the exercise but also the community!

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Name: A***** M*****
Date: 2020-04-24 23:29:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic studio and staff! im super grateful for the bar method--and especially grateful that the studio is offering zoom classes during the shelter in place so we can have something that feels somewhat normal!

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Name: Y R**
Date: 2020-04-24 00:18:23
Rating: 5
Comment: They’re offering live virtual classes so you can get your barre on at home during COVID!

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Name: N**** L
Date: 2020-04-23 22:28:04
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this studio! The instructors are all amazing. A special shout out and thank you to Molly and Jen for making us work extra hard during the Move classes. The owner Amanda is wonderful and is doing a great job making sure there is always something fun going on. Cant wait to get back to the studio once it reopens, but until then Im really enjoying the virtual classes they are hosting live every day at multiple times during the day over Zoom.

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Name: D***** w*****
Date: 2020-04-09 23:23:13
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been going to Bar Method Downtown for over 12 years. It never gets old, in fact I get cranky if I cannot attend a class. Its the perfect Mind Body workout that continues to challenge you. The teachers are amazing. Always energetic and motivating. The studio is clean and Staff friendly and helpful. During this current SIP, the owner Amanda launched live ZOOM classes so the clients could continue their workout routine and interact with other clients and the teachers.....its been an amazing break in the day for me while I work from home. Highly recommend!

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Name: m******************
Date: 2020-04-09 21:39:32
Rating: 5
Comment: The Bar Method has changed my life. Seriously. I have been coming here for 2 and a half years now and I still love it! It has changed the way I view exercise in that I don’t feel that I HAVE to go or feel pressured to go, but that I WANT to go. I look forward to going to class and seeing everyone’s smiling faces. When I’m going to work or on my day off, it is the best part of my day. The teachers and the staff are always so friendly and helpful. The teachers really know what they’re doing and help you be in your best form possible. I also love being a part of the Bar Method community because it’s encouraging and I feel really blessed to be a part of such a strong and kind community. It has honestly changed my life for the better and I am so thankful for finding them.

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Name: E**** C***
Date: 2020-03-26 22:50:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Just one year ago I tore my ACL skiing and was frustrated and depressed that I couldnt do my usual workouts of running and skiing for several months. Luckily, I found The Bar Method. I was able to start going to classes just one month after my ACL reconstruction surgery because it was exactly the type of low impact, strengthening exercise/physical therapy I needed to get through my recovery. Even today, after my knee has fully healed, I continue to go to Bar Method because it is the perfect exercise to strengthen the muscles in my legs, core and around my knees so that I wouldnt have another knee injury. Bar Method classes are engaging, challenging (no matter how long you have been going), and fun! The instructors are top notch and give great corrections to prevent you from doing any of the poses incorrectly and preventing injury. I know that this will be a life sport for me and it has given me the confidence to return to skiing!

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Name: M**** G*******
Date: 2020-02-15 01:18:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Not only is the Bar Method a challenging workout, but the community at Three Embarcadero Center is amazing. You definitely feel a sense of belonging when instructors know you by your first name. I also love the fact that the studio is clean, has showers and enough space for you to freshen up after a workout. Strongly recommend!

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Name: K*** H******** A****
Date: 2020-02-12 19:43:55
Rating: 5
Comment: The best people and an incredible, succinct workout!

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Name: K******** C*****
Date: 2020-01-21 19:38:46
Rating: 5
Comment: The Bar Method is my favorite barre studio. The instructors are knowledgeable and provide useful adjustments and clear instructions. There are two studios, which allows for a variety of class times and classes. I highly recommend!

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Name: M***** H*****
Date: 2019-12-19 02:24:22
Rating: 1
Comment: Denied access to class on being was 1 minute late fully clothed in workout clothes. The warning for not allowing new customers after the class start time on classpass page is under “pro tips”. It should be clearly written under requirements so that future customers can be clearly aware and avoid getting turned away.

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Name: M****** A*****
Date: 2019-11-22 19:18:29
Rating: 5
Comment: The Facility was great! It was clean and adequately supplied. The staff was amiable and helpful, especially for first-timers like me. The class that I attended was amazing. It gives you a total body workout that will tone your body.

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Name: H**** K**
Date: 2019-10-31 01:47:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been back at bar for 3 weeks after being out on medical leave for 2 months after surgery. The classes are helping with the rehab and getting me stronger.

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Name: M****** L**
Date: 2019-10-11 06:54:59
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been coming for about 2 years now and I absolutely LOVE it! I still feel like every class is challenging and engaging. I love the convenience of the location cause I can go to work and come here or vice versa. The staff and teachers are all really nice and welcoming. And I really do feel like every teacher wants to help you be in the best form you can be and they’re all encouraging and knowledgeable. Overall, I really enjoy coming here!

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Name: J** S***
Date: 2019-10-10 13:18:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Just moved back to SF and had planned to reenroll at my old barre studio (which closed in my absence). Enter Bar Method Embarcadero. Ive been going for about 2 months now. Pros: 1) studios and bathrooms are clean, 2) instructors are positive, energetic and they dont hesitate to correct your form (which is a HUGE plus-- many barre chains dont do this -- unfortunate, because this is precisely how you improve/advance; 3) very professional staff (treats everyone the same); 4) has some variety of classes (signature Bar Method class, Advanced and Move. Advanced and Move are a bit more rigorous than the signature class); 5) Studio owner is very receptive to feedback and suggestions. 6) Glutes and legs will definitely get a work out -- as these exercises are constantly changing class to class - so youre challenging these muscles in different ways every day. 7) Classes run on time, all the time. Worse case, a class might run over 2-3 minutes, but you can always scoot out whenever you need to. There is no Con per se. Aside from glutes/legs, some of the exercises in the signature Bar class are too repetitive (warm up, arms, abs and stretches --- same in every class-- and the order of the exercises is the exact same in every class). I dont feel like these muscle groups are taxed similarly to Glutes/Legs.

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Name: O*** V*******
Date: 2019-08-24 22:10:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly and welcoming atmosphere, great energy!

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Name: S*** B***
Date: 2019-07-23 05:43:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Great workout! Very focused and fast-paced.

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Name: M****** N***
Date: 2019-07-18 16:12:17
Rating: 5
Comment: This is my favorite Barre studio. The teachers are amazing, they provide a lot of motivation and personalized corrections. The facility is amazing with a shower and all the amenities you can imagine. The community at the studio is great, you get to know and become friends with your fellow students. This is my absolute favorite studio. It is hands down the best studio compared to all other studios out there.

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Name: S**** M******
Date: 2019-04-16 16:31:10
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place! So much attention to form and correction that once I got the hang of it, I can maintain abs only going to this class 2x a week! And I never had them before I started here.. Go!

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Name: L***** B*********
Date: 2019-04-02 22:24:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place. From the friendly greeting when I walk in to the clean locker room to the class itself, I really love it. I feel stronger and more fit and feel great when I walk out the door. Thanks for creating a safe and inviting environment and for making it fun.

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Name: A** K*****
Date: 2019-02-05 23:40:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly staff, supportive environment. I spend more than an hour a day here 3-4 days a week and wish I could spend more. It is the highlight of my day to push myself with the team at Bar Method Downtown SF and others addicted to barre.

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Name: L* L*******
Date: 2019-01-11 17:15:19
Rating: 5
Comment: This Bar Method is run by the most incredible team of women. Its a great oasis to escape for an hour to take a class at the start of my day or in-between work. Everyone is very generous and kind, and the facilities are immaculate for a workout studio. The manager Amanda does a great job leading the team, and has helped develop a great crew of instructors.

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Name: j**** l***
Date: 2018-12-01 15:53:27
Rating: 5
Comment: The downtown SF studio is a great place to get your barre workout. There are a variety of different classes and times that are convenient. The instructors and staff are kind and helpful and encourage you to do your best. The space is very clean and all the lockerroom amenities are available.

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Name: R***** B*****
Date: 2018-11-01 14:22:06
Rating: 5
Comment: The workout really works. It sculps my body every time I am consistent and I am coming every day.

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Name: D**** L**
Date: 2018-09-24 19:51:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic way to start your day! Diana is a spectacular instructor and really helped me get a lot out of my workout while also making me feel welcome and comfortable on my first visit. Friendly staff, locker rooms were really nice and very clean: highly recommend.

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Name: R***** G******
Date: 2018-08-08 21:05:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Insanely effective exercises! Love this place.

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Name: L**** D*****
Date: 2018-07-02 23:50:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the classes! Best way I have found to snap back in shape, build muscle tone and strengthen core. All the instructors are fabulous and make sure you are in form. Six years in and still loving every week!

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Name: I***** G********
Date: 2018-06-08 23:29:39
Rating: 5
Comment: The Bar Method Downtown is a wonderful place to work out. It’s a sanctuary from work and the businesses of my life. It’s pure “me” time that has lifted and sculpted parts of me that no other exercise has reached. The investment of time is hugely rewarded in literal, physical lift. And it’s so captivating that my brain gets a break and I can get into a mental/physical flow state.

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Name: L******
Date: 2018-05-15 20:48:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing classes. Full body workout, great instructors. This workout never gets easy. You can come every day without fail and it will still be a challenge. My body has changed, toned and become much stronger since starting The Bar Method. I have tried other bar style classes through the years, and always return to Bar Method because it is the most challenging.

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Name: M***** B********
Date: 2018-05-14 21:36:16
Rating: 5
Comment: The instructors are motivational, strong, and kind. The facility is a great location and very well managed. The workout and community build positivity and happiness!

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Name: J***** K********
Date: 2018-04-30 15:19:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Good size studio, great staff, and always challenging classes

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Name: K**** H*******
Date: 2018-03-23 21:13:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Love Bar Method! I joined about a year ago - a great workout, convenient and I have definitely seen results. The studio is well managed by some amazing women to boot. Strongly recommend!

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Name: M****** H****
Date: 2017-09-08 01:10:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Love how the workouts really change my body for the better. I feel stronger and have nice definition in areas I didnt have before after only a few weeks!

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Name: J**** W***
Date: 2017-01-07 16:54:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Bar Method is hands down my favorite of all the barre studios (Dailey Method, Pure Barre, etc.). The instructors here pay close attention to alignment and make sure you get a challenging workout without hurting yourself. I love that there are variations to each exercise to make moves easier or harder based off your level. At my most out of shape and most fit, I have never felt unwelcome or judged - everyone there is just happy youre investing the time to take care of your body!Cons: Its a popular location so classes fill up quickly; I typically need to book my classes at least a week in advance. Theres also a strict cancellation policy.