The Dailey Method

Not sure, why it’s taken me so long to write a review but I LOVE DM. I’ve been a client for over a year now. Before joining DM, I was a gym rat for 8 years and always avoided the gym classes. After only taking a few classes at DM I saw changes. My body was leaner and overall stronger. Now, DM is a daily (sometimes twice a day) part of my life. The teachers are awesome and challenging each bringing their own style/​personality to class. What’s also nice is that they offer both barre and interval classes. so you can get your sweat on!

I loooove the Dailey Method! I started taking classes here the year they first opened and now I’m 6 months post partum after having my third child! The DM has certainly helped my core from recovering from three csections. The instructors are really wonderful and Macey has always been so attentive to any needs or questions that I have had! I really love to run as well but DM helps balance me out since I’m so lazy about stretching on my own. I highly recommend taking their classes if you haven’t tried it yet!

This place is fantastic. I’ve been to about 7-​ish classes over the past maybe ten days. And only one of them could be ranked less than «awesome». (No hard feelings on it, because everyone has their off days! It was still a great class.)
The facility is clean and comfortable. Plenty of room and natural light. The childcare is warm and friendly. The staff is SO welcoming and encouraging, as well as helpful and upbeat. I’ve never enjoyed working out, but I love coming here. The instructors really push you to try harder, without doing more than your body can handle. They correct your form without making you feel «wrong” — more like they’re just making you do even better. Classes are upbeat, fun, and always different.
Today I had a medical issue occur early during class (completely unrelated to the workout), and the instructor (Jen) noticed right away that something was wrong. She came over to see if I was ok and if I needed anything, and watched me for the next few minutes as I tried to relax and gauge the problem. While teaching class, she helped me get to my feet and out of class onto a bench, and made sure that I had everything I needed (did they need to call anyone, did I need water, what can someone bring me), and even came back out of class about ten minutes later to be sure that I was being taken care of. The sweetheart at the front desk stayed with me until my husband came, making sure there was nothing I needed. Within an hour of me leaving the studio, I had an email from the owner (Macey) to check up on me, and Jen also emailed me later in the day to be sure I was ok. Macey was even kind enough to extend my pass to make up for the time I’ll miss while I recover.
I’ve been taking classes here less than two weeks, and they’ve already made me feel like family. I would highly recommend this studio to anyone looking to start a fitness program– regardless of your experience level.

Barre is as difficult as one makes it. If one can successfully keep up with the instructions 100%, doing everything that makes the poses more difficult, it can be a challenging strength training class. I will admit I took a couple pauses where an additional crunch or leg lift was demanded because I definitely felt the burn.
It is amusing how woman-​centric the class was. They have a childcare room inside the studio. The instructor kept reminding people to do alternative poses if they had injuries or pregnancies, as if that were a common circumstance. I don’t know why, but the chance of a man attending barre on his own free is probably close to 0%, even more skewed than typical group ex classes. Barre involves a lot of small, subtle repeated motions and once when the instructor was telling us to move our limbs an inch back and forth she said something like «imagine the amount when you ask for an inch off your hair,» a reference for quite a filtered population, though I would guess appropriate for their regular clientele. The description made me smile.
Like all the many competing modern studios around nowadays, The Dailey Method is as stylish as a boutique inside and extremely clean throughout. Personally, I prefer workouts from which I leave plastered with sweat (I suppose I’m a cardio junkie), but I do appreciate mixing up my workouts.

I have taken 4 classes with 4 different instructors and they were all great. The facility is also very nice.

I found the Dailey Method Los Gatos thanks to ClassPass and I’m glad I did!
When my sister and I first walked into the studio we were greeted by Joanna who gave us a warm welcome and a tour of facilities. She explained what to expect for our first barre class and what other classes the Dailey Method offered. Afterwards she introduced us to our instructor, Susan, who was very excited to be a part of our initial barre experience. The class was a great blend of Pilates, yoga, and ballet with Susan being incredibly helpful throughout the class. My sister and I didn’t really know what we were doing so her instructions and hands-​on modifications were much needed, haha!
It’s always a little intimidating trying new things or going to a new studio but I never felt that here, thanks in large part to the welcoming attitude from the staff! I really look forward to coming back and raising the barre (haha, puns!)

LOVE this place. Excellent workout with diverse teachers. Clean, pleasing environment. Friendly staff and owner. After needing a break from yoga, this is my new studio to workout. I’m so excited to have found it. They even offer childcare!
Why the 4 stars (not 5)?
–Very pricey. I’m paying quite a bit more than I did doing yoga. I very much appreciate the teacher discount, though! Without it, I may have needed to find another place which would have been a bummer!
–It would be nice if they had a larger changing, shower, bathrooms. Not sure how they manage before work classes with people needing to get ready.
Highly recommend coming here!

I have been taking Dailey Method classes 5x per week for about 3 months. At first, their overly crowded classes turned me off. I was at Pure Barre Los Gatos for 2 years and really liked their spacious studio which was rarely full. Unfortunately, Pure Barre’s morning class times are quite limited so I had to seek another option with 6am classes and Dailey Method LG fit the bill. That said, I have grown used to this studio’s packed 6am classes and have enjoyed the instructors, especially Lori and Becky who are fantastic! The owner Macey is also fabulous and really welcomes you into the DMLG community. As with all barre-​type classes, you need to take at least 4 classes a week to see a difference and complement the classes with cardio (I run at least 3x per week). I love the variety of classes that DM offers and the interval classes are tough in a good way. Sometimes I wish DM did more barre work but overall I like their approach. Plus, the women in class are all super fit so it definitely works!

I LOVE the Dailey Method Los Gatos!!! A month and a half before my Hawaii wedding I joined DM LG in hopes of getting perfectly toned and in shape for the big day. I can 100% say with the combination of running and DM 4 days a week I got in the best shape of my life. Could not be happier that come May 2^nd I felt amazing in my wedding dress marrying the love of my life :)
I ran the Santa Cruz half marathon a couple weeks before the wedding and ran a 1:39 PR and I hands down give that credit to the muscles made in DM when the trainers were kicking my butt with Interval class. I felt SO much stronger running because of these workouts. The amazing thing about DM is they work muscles you would never even know you had.
I just signed up for another 6 months unlimited. Love the trainers here, love the hour to myself here everyday, love the fun workout music, love the girly atmosphere, love the new cork floors and remodel but most of all LOVE how healthy and fit DM has made me.
Seriously try it … You will be hooked!

Thanks to ClassPass I have recently tried out many barre studios and Dailey Method is hands down my favorite. They have a good variety of classes and the instructors are great!
They recently remodeled the studio and it looks amazing! The new cork floors are really nice and the lobby is much more spacious.
Courtney S.‘s lunch time class is my favorite!

Very challenging work out, but as other reviewers have said, you don’t feel strained or too sore after! The studio is beautiful (just remodeled) and the teachers are all top notch – they make class enjoyable, and are willing to help. I have been going about 3x per week for about 6 weeks, and have seen significant results! Give it a try! I started with an unlimited classes for a month Groupon, and decided to continue. It’s def worth it :)

I purchased a Groupon for 1 month of unlimited classes at TDM. I took my first class yesterday and I must say, I loved the workout, the energy of the instructor, and the hospitality provided at the front desk. I go to the gym fairly frequently (3 – 5 times a week) and I cannot remember the last time I woke up this sore! I’m excited to continue taking classes for the duration of the month and I love that they have classes later in the evening.
My only complaint is the carpet — it was moist and smells like feet. It’s actually kind of gross when you think about how many people have sweated on top of it and it’s just soaking in everybody’s bodily fluids. :X

Amazing customer service! Do you know how some gyms lock you in and even if you get injured or something, they don’t care? Dailey Method Los Gatos has amazing customer service and the owner Macey has an amazing personality and makes me feel very welcomed. I was very sick this past month, and I wasn’t able to use my classes for 3 weeks. I talked to Macey, and she allowed me to push back 3 weeks, no questions asked. That right there, is a very caring owner.
As for the actual classes, they really work my booty and my stomach is the flattest that it has been in a long time. I love all the instructors here, and I love how they just push you to give a tiny bit more, when I would have quit on my own. I feel like I can’t hold the position any longer, and they say «Just 8 more counts and then a hold!»
For a beginner, I would recommend Christina’s class. The first day, I explained that it was my first time and she kept a really good eye on me, and gave me hands on corrections. That being said, EVERY teacher here is hands on and gives corrections to everyone in class. It isn’t like those gym group workouts where the instructor stands in the front. This is like an individual training sessions, because the instructors are always walking around and correcting the students.
It is a tiny bit pricey for me. BUT it is totally worth it. I just cut back on my Starbucks and slashed a bit off my grocery bills to budget this in. Getting a leaner body is totally worth skipping the cake at Whole Foods ;)
I don’t have kids, but there seems to be a playroom for the children and everyone is bringing their kids here. Also Panera is in the same lot, so you can get a snack for your kid after the class.
There are also quite a number of pregnant women here, and it seems to be a safe workout for those people. In every class, the instructors say «do this, unless you are pregnant or have a lower back injury. If you are pregnant get on your knees instead».

I decided to try TDM after a close friend of mine had been doing it for 2 years and had better body tone after 2 kids than she had ever had being an avid runner. I attended one class with her at the Menlo Park branch and decided that I could handle it.
I started going 3x a week at the Los Gatos branch for 2 weeks, then increased to 4−5x/week. I really enjoy it. With the various instructors teaching at various times, no 2 classes are ever the same, which keeps workouts from getting monotonous. The workouts are safe, effective and fun, set to the beat of the instructors’ music/​playlists. As a beginner, I try to go to the Principles classes, as they tend to be less crowded and more focused on the basics. Going to a few of these in the beginning then make the mixed classes easier to focus on your own positioning/​alignment rather than constantly looking at the instructor.
I have never enjoyed or looked forward to working out until now. I love that TDM is a 1 hr workout that incorporates high repetition, low weight — working against your own body’s resistance, stretching and breathing. Even though the workouts are very challenging, I am rarely sore afterwards in the same way I would be after lifting weights or doing circuit training.
I hadn’t mentioned that when I started TDM, I was 30 weeks pregnant and am now 35 weeks along. Despite putting on weight for my pregnancy, my arms, thighs and buttocks are more toned than they have ever been. Can’t comment on the way my abs look but I know they are stronger and will be great for labor/​pushing/​delivery. Being new to TDM and pregnant, the instructors were very attentive and helped with variations and modifications to alleviate stress in the lower back and abdomen.
As a women’s health physician myself, I think that continuing to be active in pregnancy is extremely important for patients/​expectant mothers. I would recommend TDM to expectant moms (with low risk pregnancies) and anyone who is looking to get into shape and develop whole body tone.

I finally made the decision to come to my first barre class after hearing many good things. While there are many studios around the Bay Area for barre workouts, I chose DM due to their flexibility in class schedules on the weekends; Pure Barre, for instance, only had classes up to 11am on the weekends, whereas DM offers a 4PM class (and let’s be honest, I’m probably not waking up early on a Saturday unless there’s a fire or earthquake!).
Courtney was my instructor, and she was the the right mix of friendly and pushy. I explained that I was new to barre workouts in general, and she spent a few minutes before class to explain the terminology and the basic posture to me. I also felt like she kept an eye on me the whole class to make sure my form wasn’t way off, and while I know I didn’t have perfect form the whole time, I appreciated that nobody spent all their time correcting my form and just let me enjoy the experience. If you’re somewhat in shape, you should be able to do the moves with little problems. You will definitely get the shakes until you start to look like you’re imitating Elvis’ dancing, but it feels oh-​so-​good!
If you’re intimidated by the whole idea, let me just say that everybody in the class is not on the same level. You are welcome to modify the moves to your comfort, and I definitely took a few quick breaks to make sure my legs didn’t collapse under me. Nobody will judge you for not being able to keep up, and please feel free to stare at your neighbor as long as you need until you figure out the moves. As hard as it may get at times, the whole 60 minutes literally flew by.
As far as the workout itself, I definitely felt it target my whole body. I like it especially because it’s low impact, and I’ve always had issues with my IT band and/​or knees during running or intense cardio. I do cardio and free weights 3−4x a week, and while DM will not replace cardio or free weights personally for me, I definitely plan to supplement my workouts with classes.
Unlimited classes are $ 225/​month, but if you sign up for Auto Pay, it gets dropped to $ 175/​month. They also have a barter program where you can work 1 hour sessions in either the child care or the front desk in exchange for classes.
p. s. I came fully prepared to buy a pair of socks, but they have loaner socks that you can borrow for your first lesson. They are laundered and clean (just not very pretty) but it really made a difference in the class. You won’t always feel like you need them since you won’t slide on carpet, but when you’re working at the barre or on the mats, the grips become very useful. You don’t have to buy them from DM, but they are similarly priced no matter where you buy them (Lucy’s has them on sale from time to time for about $ 9, so take a look there first).

Honestly, these other reviews are totally accurate and not even worth repeating.
I have never seen such changes in my body then after doing DM. «Longer, leaner muscles» and that is totally my experience. I’ve only been going for 2 months and excited what results I see after going longer. I’ve come to learn as I’ve gotten older is that yes working out is expensive but totally worth it. Can you think of something worth spending money on that gives you: a great body, happiness, and friends? Not to mention long term effects of being HEALTHY!
They have amazing groupons/​living socials/​trade program* and new member specials ALL the time. Worth researching before dropping in.
Other things worth emphasizing:
— GREAT instructors. I’ve had a lot multiple times and sometimes I’ve get someone I’ve never had before. They all are amazing. Great music, great work out, positive attitude and beyond friendly
— child care. well I don’t have a child but EVERYONE seems to bring their kid here while they take a class. I’ve really noticed this is a great atmosphere for moms and a lot of moms choose this as their work out option.
* trade program: work TWO shifts a week (a shift is one hour, during class hours) at either front desk or child care.

I would recommend this class. Be warned that the class is going to be challenging and painful, so don’t get upset if you can’t keep up. Even after 2 months, the class is still a challenge for me. I really like that instructors take classes so they can help you if the main instructor is busy. After 2 months, I have definitely seen significant improvement in my body, and I really like it (I go 3 – 4 times a week coupled with 3 mile walks 4 – 5 times a week)
My advice would be: BE CAREFUL. The instructors advice you to push yourself, but a lot of times it doesn’t really feel right. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice. Because the moves are so dependent on alignment of your body, you can really hurt yourself even if you are making the smallest of mistakes! As a practitioner of yoga for about 8+ years I am a strong believer in listening to your body, and some of the moves are just really straining on your neck and lower back. SO… be careful and LISTEN to your body.

TDM is a good work out and I love the fact they have classes at 6am, before work. The classes have all been really crowded (too crowded for my liking) but that is because it is a great studio so you can’t gripe too much about it. The clientele are nice gals of all ages, no pretentious people, everyone just wants to get in better shape. Though I did have another client literally push me out of the way because I was taking too long to figure out the sign in process on my first day and I was trying to get the attention of the girls behind the counter who were distracted in a personal conversation. So minus one star for the aloof front desk. That being said, I was able to finally grab their attention and they were very helpful and sweet and addressed all my questions.
There was one instructor I had in the afternoon that was a total gangster. I was sore for like two days after. I wish I remembered her name because even though she was yelling at us like a drill sergeant, I totally dont care because she kicked my a$$ and abs!

This was my first time ever going to a Barre type of class so my rating is based on the instructor BECKY!
I walked in to sign up and Becky just so happened to be in the front and asked if I was new. She was hands on, thorough, and made sure I did every workout correctly. She paid extremely extra attention to me and walked over every time and showed me the correct way to stretch out my muscles. This made me feel comfortable knowing I was doing it right, and very special too :)
Because I was so pleased with my experience I decided to get the GroupOn unlimited classes for a month deal. I live in Sunnyvale and have no problem driving all the way here for something I know is worth the time and money that’s how much I enjoyed this class. FYI you will get sore for the next couple of days… You use all those unknown muscles you never knew you had. Can’t wait to get back in shape on the daiely :)

Call it fate, perfect timing, pure coincidence, whatever — the Dailey Method opened this past weekend in Los Gatos. I had been looking to boost my fitness routine and get into a healthier lifestyle when my sister-​in-​law stumbled upon the grand opening details of the LG Dailey Method on their website. Classes would be free all weekend and it was the perfect opportunity to try a workout I’d been hearing so much about. We instantly signed up for classes on both Saturday and Sunday.
Now Monday, I hurt in places I had completely forgotten existed. The reminder of my hidden abs is back, my legs are sore all over, the padding on my arms is quivering in fear… it won’t be there for long! The Dailey Method literally kicked my butt! The free classes were amazing and though the room was packed, it didn’t feel like it. Instructors constantly came around to help and correct you, getting you into the perfect form to feel the burn even more. With their instruction I was able to do the workout at my wimpy, out of shape state but still sweat as much as the seasoned fitness guru across the room. Even better, the routine had enough changes in it on day 2 that I didn’t feel like ‘oh I’ve done this already’ or that it would be too repetitive to hold my interest. Squats at the barre, flat back, fold over, c-​curve are all going to be part of my vocabulary.
The class was amazing and I was instantly sold on the program. The affordable packages (especially the $ 100 unlimited month introductory offer) are great! I can’t wait to begin my Dailey Method training and get in shape in time for swimsuit season!