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Studio19 Barre & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Barre studio in River Forest, Illinois

Barre studio Beginner-friendly ClassPass

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  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
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  • Website & schedule studio19barre.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–7 PM
Friday 6–11 AM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
Sunday 8 AM–12 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on offer

Amenities members name in their reviews of Studio19 Barre & Fitness — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🎯 Props Provided 2 mentions

“It was a core centered work out and it was intense but I liked the use of the resistance bands and weights.”

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📲 ClassPass 3 mentions

“I would have never found this place if it weren’t for ClassPass and honestly I am so happy that I got to try this incredible studio.”

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💻 Livestream & On-Demand

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🤝 Community Events 7 mentions

“I was welcomed so kindly from the front desk woman who remembered me from another studio 8 years ago, very community feel and I’ve run into a few people in classes.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what members have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, grip socks, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What members say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 19 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 3 mentions

“It’s super clean, full of energy, and is bright and light.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“The sound system and equipment are top notch, and every instructor has been awesome, fun, knowledgeable, and motivating, especially the owner, Therese!”

🔥 great full-body burn 3 mentions

“This is def a place where you can find a community in addition to a great workout!”

🤝 strong community vibe 9 mentions

“I was welcomed so kindly from the front desk woman who remembered me from another studio 8 years ago, very community feel and I’ve run into a few people in classes.”

🗓️ good class variety 3 mentions

“All instructors are top notch, good variety of classes with shifting pop-up classes, and a great community of students who embrace each other and do not pose.”

From the reviews

I am sitting in the studio, right now, and the awning is a complete misunderstanding. I saw the TikTok, and was furious, as I am a local. I decided to come inside to ask why. It is a former ice cream shop, and that is an old awning. * they already had a new awning on the way!

★★★★★ — Nina, Oct 2025

I’ve been to more workout studios than I can count, and Studio 19 is hands down the best! It’s super clean, full of energy, and is bright and light. The sound system and equipment are top notch, and every instructor has been awesome, fun, knowledgeable, and motivating, especially the owner, Therese!!

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Oct 2025

Excellent, beautiful clean studio. Therese is absolutely wonderful and makes the whole workout experience fun and enjoyable :)

★★★★★ — Shruti, Oct 2025

I would have never found this place if it weren’t for ClassPass and honestly I am so happy that I got to try this incredible studio. This place is truly fantastic and beautiful and I don’t feel judgement at all here. Shelley Is soooo incredible and friendly and cool. I really like her a lot.

★★★★★ — Elisa, Sep 2025

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Your first barre class at Studio19 Barre & Fitness

New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Barre is low-impact, so it suits most bodies and fitness levels — but if you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Studio19 Barre & Fitness

7361 W North Ave, River Forest, IL60305

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