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The Bar Method Chicago - South Loop
4.9 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Barre studio in Chicago, Illinois
Part of Bar Method
Plan your first class
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $24 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-member rate
- Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
- Showers showers on site — handy if you're heading somewhere after class, so bring a change of clothes
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 312-877-5192
- Website & schedule barmethod.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:15–7:30 am, 8:45–10:15 am, 11:45 am–1 pm, 5:45–7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:45–7:15 am, 8:45–10:15 am, 5:15–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:15 am, 8:45–10:15 am, 5:15–7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 5:45–7:15 am, 8:45 am–1 pm, 5:45–7:15 pm |
| Friday | 6:45–8 am, 8:45 am–1 pm, 4:45–6:15 pm |
| Saturday | 8:15 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:45–11:45 am, 3:45–5:15 pm |
The classes they teach
“I’ve been going to The Bar Method South Loop for almost a year now, and it’s consistently been a great experience.”
What's on offer
“If you’re looking for a low impact, but incredibly toning/sculpting work-out with a warm and inviting community and amazing instructors, this is your new home!”
What members say again and again
“If you’re looking for a low impact, but incredibly toning/sculpting work-out with a warm and inviting community and amazing instructors, this is your new home!”
“If you’re looking for a low impact, but incredibly toning/sculpting work-out with a warm and inviting community and amazing instructors, this is your new home!”
“I’ve been a member for two years and it is hands-down the best workout that is personally challenging, yet easy to sustain and produces great results.”
“Overall, it’s a great space with great energy, and I always leave feeling like I got a solid workout in.”
From the reviews
This is the best total body work out, and the only workout I have ever been able to stick with regularly. It has completely changed my body, increased my strength, improved my flexibility and keeps me thinking and working. There is always something new to learn or an opportunity to improve.
If you’re looking for a low impact, but incredibly toning/sculpting work-out with a warm and inviting community and amazing instructors, this is your new home! I’ve been a member for two years and it is hands-down the best workout that is personally challenging, yet easy to sustain and produces great results.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely love The Bar Method South Loop! The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, but also genuinely supportive and welcoming to all fitness levels.
Had such a great experience at rBar Method South Loop! Julie was warm and inviting, truly helping me to get aquainted with the space, class expectations, and attendees. The workout was challenging, but so much fun! I already have my next classes booked!
Teacher training at The Bar Method Chicago - South Loop
The Bar Method Chicago - South Loop comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at The Bar Method Chicago - South Loop
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 — there are showers on site if you need one after. 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.
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