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The Bar Method Highland Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Barre studio in Highland Park, Illinois
Part of Bar Method
Outpost in a chain of trendy fitness studios with low-impact workouts inspired by ballet & Pilates.
Plan your first class
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $20 — 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 +1 847-432-9150
- Website & schedule barmethod.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 8–10 am |
The classes they teach
“I have been doing barre classes for almost 14 years and have found The Bar Method to be absolutely superior to any other barre class.”
What's on offer
“A friendly community of women supported by well trained ,energetic instructors to promote and strengthen a complete mind/body experience .”
What members say again and again
“The atmosphere is always welcoming and motivating, whether you’re a beginner or a longtime member.”
“) The facility is clean, the instructors knowledgeable, and the personalized adjustments extremely helpful for quick results.”
“A friendly community of women supported by well trained ,energetic instructors to promote and strengthen a complete mind/body experience .”
“) The facility is clean, the instructors knowledgeable, and the personalized adjustments extremely helpful for quick results.”
From the reviews
I was pretty nervous walking into my first class at The Bar Method, that was quickly changed because when you walk into the The Bar Method Highland Park you are quickly greeted by several smiling faces. It is truly a community here, all the way from the instructors to the wonderful people who participate in classes.
If you're looking for a new workout or just bored of working out in your basement after Covid, this studio is for you. The classes are challenging yet achievable, and you are so engaged in your workout, the class is over before you know it. The instructors are all professional and attentive to every one in the room.
I LOVE The Bar Method in Highland Park!!! It’s the best place to go to make new friends, exercise with highly trained instructors, and challenge your body at your own pace. Sarah is so kind, and I feel lucky to be a part of The Bar Method family.
Bar Method HP is the BEST!!! RESULTS! RESULTS! RESULTS!!! Classes are challenging, high energy and motivating!! A workout everyone should try!!
Teacher training at The Bar Method Highland Park
The Bar Method Highland Park 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 Highland Park
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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