FitBar

FitBar at Living Fitness is my favorite gym studio! It’s an intimate place with top of the line instructors, equipment and facilities. I tried FitBar for 30 days with their new client special for $ 99 and was extremely happy with everything. They have 3 types of group fitness classes, Booty Barre (LOVE!), Fitbar and Piloxing, which are offered throughout the day from 6am — 7pm, Mon — Sat. They are semi-​choreographed classes and follow the same basic structure each time, but the instructors change up the exercises within each section so you’re never bored and always challenged.
Over the 30 days, I took 17 classes, 4 days per week, and have never felt better and stronger. Not only did I see results in my body, I had a lot of fun and got hooked on their workouts. I’m tyring out a handful of barre studios in Orange County and haven’t found anything that compares to FitBar. Even though it’s more expensive than a typical gym (24 Hour or LA Fitness) at $ 149/​month with a 4-​month contract you’ll see much better results and get more personal attention, almost like personal training. After my gym trials, I think I’ll end up at FitBar soon.. .. .

Wow! Jody’s Booty Bar Class is amazing. Just perfect, in every way. I loved it, and I’m super critical! It costs much more than Equinox or Sports Club per month though… and those fitness centers offer SO much more. I can’t understand why this Newport Coast Gym charges $ 179/​month just for these classes.

I LOVE this studio. I have been trying to find the perfect barre class for a while and I am so happy I found FitBar. All of the instructors are friendly, motivating and enthusiastic. They seem really passionate about what they do. After trying Studio Fusion, Bar Method, etc… I was so relieved to find a studio that allowed less students in class, which felt more intimate. This is one of the best and most unique things about this studio. Most barre classes seemingly try to pack in as many students as they can into a larger studio, therefore losing the one on one attention the students can get from their instructors. I felt like I was in a personal training session with the amount of attention and adjustments I was getting. The classes have a really fantastic energy, and everyone is so kind to one another. I can’t wait to go back!

The fitbar studio in Living Fitness gym is really small. There is only room for about 13 students, so even when there are 8 people in the class, you are cramped in like sardines. Some women in the class are really disgraceful and flap their arms and legs in your area. Annoying. The pilates mats and equipment are always pre-​laid out so unlike the pictures shown here, the space is even smaller and uncomfortable when you transition into different moves because of all of the equipment taking up your space. Overall the workout is more aerobic than other barre classes and it is very fast paced. You do a lot of different moves, maybe 8 reps each very quickly, and onto the next. It’s hard for instructors to help you correct your form when they are already onto the next step. The music is blaring loud.
The instructors here are all very nice, and beautiful– inspiring for a great work out. Just think the studio can use some improvements on their usage of their space.

I sometimes find it difficult to find a Gym that can deliver what I desire: Motivation from other skilled fitness professionals.
I recently moved to Orange County from LA and have been on the lookout for a challenging non-​impact group fitness class delivered by instructors that I can respect.
I tried several other franchised «bar/​barre» classes in the OC and left horrified… luckily I kept searching.
I was thrilled to find Living Fitness!
I have taken several FitBar classes from different instructors-​all have been excellent motivators, skilled instructors, and all have an extensive background in dance, health, and fitness.
Lots of focus on thighs, bootays, core and more.
The facility is so clean and the receptionists so welcoming.
This is a small boutique GYM that offers other small group fitness calsses, Personal Training, and Pilates,
I cannot wait till marathon season is over so I can return.
I suggest all OC peeps check them out!
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I discovered FitBar last month at the Living Fitness gym in Newport Coast and I love it! As a former dancer and someone who loves to workout, this class gives me everything I need all in 1 hour! I highly recommend it-​the music and staff are very knowledgeable and offer great expertise! Also, the workouts are changed frequently enough that you never get bored! :)