simply barre

So I definitely waited until I took about 4 classes here to write this review. I wanted to get a feel for the studio as a whole and experience different instructors. This place is great! I NEVER took a barre class prior to two weeks ago. All the instructors are so welcoming and friendly. Very eager to help you throughout the workout and make it a point to get to know your name. Barre is for sure a strenuous workout, but that’s the price to be getting in shape! You can certainly modify each move if it’s too difficult at first. Simply Barre is awesome and I actually look forward to classes.

pThe best workout — barre none. No really, between the staff, the huge number of classes and the super in tune instructors, I’ve never had a bad workout. When Erin opened her doors here in late 2014, the neighborhood couldn’t have been more ready. I’m thrilled at the consistency across all instructors, the unbelievable change in my body and my outlook, the fun challenges and the friends I’ve met here. Special shout out to Becca, who is just awesome, Frances and to Erin. Simply barre is simply the best most challenging workout you can get. :)

WOW!!! That is about all I can say after my first class. I went as a newbie to barre to try it out and was blown away by how tough it is. I consider myself a pretty fit person. I do Insanity Max 30, PiYo, Fix Extreme, and run, so I was ready to just enjoy myself with some relaxing barre moves. This was a tough workout so go ready to sweat! I really enjoyed all of the moves and felt like our instructor Becca made sure I was doing them correctly. Needless to say, I was sore the next day, but who doesn’t love knowing that muscles you didn’t know you had were there and ready to be built! The only down side is the cost, but I understand that it is comparable to other studios. I will have to make it a once a week thing rather than my regular work out. But I will definitely go back!

I joined Simply Barre on a day where they were offering free classes for new students who knew a current member. Immediately following that class, I signed up for their $ 99 first month deal for new members. I have admittedly never been a «class person» as I am easily intimidated by group workouts, but each class I take (which have been several now), I am more and more impressed by the caliber and kindness of the instructors. They will gently correct you to ensure you’re using proper form, but in a way that is not embarrassing, and in fact is incredibly helpful — I’m consistently amazed by how much a minor adjustment in form increases the challenge of the movement. I also do not find that each class is the «same old, same old» — I’ve learned something new each time, and my body (and mental stamina!) is constantly being challenged. Being new to Barre, I have no doubt I’ll see changes in my body, flexibility, and ability to properly/​comfortably complete each exercise.
Logistically, the studio is super convenient to get to both driving (right off 93) and by T (short walk from Broadway on the red line). There are also several convenient class times in the morning and evening for 9 – 5 professionals. As far as cost, it’s not cheap, but from what I’ve read, it’s competitive with other specialty studios. And frankly, if you like the workout, it’s worth the investment.
Kudos to the entire team at Simply Barre, especially Erica, Frances and Becca (the instructors I’ve had so far — and can’t wait to try the others!). You’ve definitely created a Barre convert! Thanks.

Every time I take a class here I am reminded how good it is. The instructors are challenging, yet upbeat and friendly. It’s always a good workout. I love the lockers they provide and it is always clean. Thanks for opening this great studio in town!

This studio is such a welcomed addition to South Boston and I am absolutely hooked! The workout is challenging and rewarding — it kicks your butt — err, «seat» — you no matter how many times you attend. In addition, the $ 10 first class, $ 100 first month, and $ 149 monthly membership price points are very competitive for this type of studio in Boston.
The instructors here are very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I’ve been to a few other studios that I felt were a little cliquey or overdone and I do not feel that at all at Simply Barre. Furthermore, the instructors are great about correcting you and pushing you to do more, which I appreciate.
My only recommendation would be to add more classes on the weekends, specifically a little later in the morning.

I love simply barre! I took a number of Shoshi’s classes while living in Boston and they were always so fun and challenging. I miss them!

I’ve been going to Simply Barre for two months and I’m a fan. The studio definitely gives off a cool, chic, local vibe to it. The studio is pretty small, but so are class sizes. instructors are very friendly and very helpful. In comparison to other studios, the instructors could give students a little more on-​on-​one attention to improve their practice.

Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming! The instructors kick butt and are always helping me with my form, which I really appreciate! Their price is competitive (maybe even cheaper than other barre studios in Boston)! I took a class with every instructor and they are all fantastic. Shoshi’s energy is really awesome and it’s endearing how she calls everyone «my love (s)». Heidi seems like the most comfortable in front of a class and I always appreciate her technical annotations on different positions. The owener, Erin, is always there to greet you. I often find at other studios that the owners are removed and it’s great that she takes so much accountability… she’s also quick with e-​mails. Their customer service is A+!

Simply Barre is simply wonderful! I’ve taken barre classes from many different well known places, and this is the first where I felt the workout, instructor, space, and front desk staff were all wonderful.
My first time there the owner told me what I needed for class and that I could use a locker for my things. There was plenty of time between classes for them to clean up and get us set up for our class. I had Heidi as my instructor and she had great energy and a sick playlist to boot. The class uses a small ball, light weights, and a stretchy circular tube (I don’t know the official name) and it basically kicks your butt both at the barre and through floor work. My abs were shaking so much at the end of class as well, and I really like how the entire class isn’t at the barre. Simply Barre incorporates abs and glute work on the floor to work your muscles in different ways, and I’m feeling it today for sure!
Although it’s a bit pricey, it is definitely worth it and I will absolutely be back!

I am thrilled that this new studio is open. I have taken classes so far with Razi, Bridget, Heidi and Shoshi — each instructor has their own style but they were all friendly and provided good adjustments and encouraging words. The studio itself is clean and bright with a nice retail section, plenty of storage space for belongings and benches. The workout area is an odd L-​shape but I got used to it within a class or two. It can be crowded but certainly no worse than any of the other studios in the area that I have gone to– and everyone is friendly so you make fast friends with your neighbor! With any new business, there are small issues to work out but the best part of this studio is that they really seem to want to make it the best that it can be for the clients. They have already adjusted times based on feedback and the co-​owner, Erin, is always asking how things are going while she is greeting people. I would definitely recommend this studio!

As an avid Barre fan who enjoys hopping around to different studios using ClassPass, I was excited to see a new studio open up in Southie. They offered free classes their opening week which was great! The instructor in my first class was clearly new and nervous, but I assume she’ll get better with practice. The second class I took the instructor was clearly more experienced and did a great job correcting people’s form. The studio is clean, fresh, and modern.
There are only two downsides:
1) The only bathroom is inside the Barre room, making it difficult to freshen up after a workout if you wanted to go directly to work. Their classes are only spaced 10 minutes apart which I think could cause problems. Management should consider spacing classes out more
2) The earliest class during the week starts at 6:20AM, which is cutting it close for some people who want to go home and shower before work. I asked the owner whether they were considering having a 6AM start and she said no, but she appreciates customer feedback. Lo and behold a few days later I saw online that they had added a 6AM class on Wednesdays! I take this as a positive sign that management is listening to customer requests.
I will definitely be back!