Smart Barre

I really love the classes here. It is such a good workout and intense, but gentle.

LOVE Smart Barre. I’ve been going to Define in Houston, but I was visiting family in San Antonio and they don’t have a Define studio. This Smart Barre location was about a mile from my mom’s house, so I decided to try Smart Barre. And I LOVED it. Great class, great instructors, spacious studio. Only complaint? One bathroom, no showers. Not a big deal for me since I don’t live in San Antonio, but barre studios without showers is a pet peeve of mine. I’d love to go to morning classes on the way to work, but I can’t do that if they don’t have showers!

I lived in Dallas and Houston prior to moving to SA. I had done pilates, yoga, and ballet, but never barre until now. The class was amazing, great energy and awesome playlist. The environment was clean, website was very easy to navigate, and the staff was extremely welcoming and assists you on your form. In addition, the parking is easy so far and they have multiple tools for you in assisting with stretches and workouts. This is the first place in SA that I have found and would recommend to my friends.

Excellent classes! It’s been different every time I’ve gone, so there’s always a new challenge. I lift pretty big weights in a different gym, and I love the way SB classes use teeny tiny weights to work different muscles or the same muscles in a different way. I also really like the fact that you have to sign up for a class and that they charge a cancellation fee — it’s great accountability!

I am a regular at Bar Method — which I greatly prefer. But San Antonio doesn’t have a location yet :(so I went to Smart Barre because it was near my hotel.
In some ways, Smart Barre is more challenging than Method — for example: instead of simply holding a plank, you rock back and forth and move your hips side to side. It is more active in certain ways. Like Smart does «cardio blasts» which Method does not.
The main gripe though with SB is that the teacher doesn’t a) get to know everybody’s name (an essential at every Bar Method franchise) and b) does not give many adjustments. She barely pays attention to form, whereas at Bar Method they are constantly giving notes to even the most advanced members.

I absolutely love the instructors at Smart Barre! They always make sure I have the proper technique so I will get the best results. Anyone looking to tone up should definitely check this studio out!

I have tried a few barre places in other Texas cities and Smart Barre surely stands among the best! I enjoyed the atmosphere and most importantly the workout. The workout is geared towards women’s bodies in order to transform them in ways other workouts don’t. I sincerely enjoyed my experience at Smart Barre and would recommend it to anyone!

This is a great workout for women. It tones and tightens the areas that are hard to workout on your own. The instructors are all very helpful and kind. Each instructor gives you a different workout and different experience which I love. There are a variety of times that should work with anyone’s schedule and a couple of weekend classes you can attend. If you are needing a new workout give it a try, I am sure you will love it!

This is a body-​killer! I have found a new workout fix — here’s why:
Things to enjoy:
Online reservation system — easy to schedule classes
FREE lockers for your things right up front
Starts on time, respects your time
Professional, knowledgable staff up front and in class
Myriad class styles — the instructors are all different, so your body doesn’t get used to anything! This is key for fitness training.
Things to dislike? NONE. Even though my body was screaming for me to stop, I know the burn will produce major results.
$ 100/​month for the first month is a steal — I signed myself up for 15 classes in a month.
$ 140/​month after that… a little pricey, but if after my first month my body’s rockin’, I will invest the funds.
Overall, I think Smart Barre is a gem of a gym. The 20min drive is totally worth it for me, and if my lazy bum is traveling that far for anything that includes work, trust me, it’s good.

Smart Barre in San Antonio was such a great workout. I have been to many barre classes and Smart Barre is definitely my favorite. The staff are really nice and helpful. My instructor was Lacey. She is definitely a great instructor. She provides upbeat music and strives to make you feel comfortable when feel like you are doing the workout incorrectly. She will take the time to correct your body structure for the workout and encourages you to push yourself to meet your potential. I will definitely go back to Lacey’s class. Great job Lacey!!!

Please don’t get me wrong, this was still a great workout and I will be returning.
The reason I give it 3 out of 5 is because coming from Pure Barre this really doesn’t compare. There is no «tuck» which when I started Pure Barre thought was so bizarre, but it single-​handedly changed my body in 1 month (and I am a former college athlete and avid runner and work-​out buff!)
I would love for this facility to incorporate some of the hip tucking and isometric tuck holds that other Barre classes have!

This place is great! The instructors do a good job of correcting posture and the moves are simple enough that you don’t spend the class wondering if you’re doing things right. That said, you can tell you’re working out as the seemingly simple moves fatigue you quickly. Definitely recommend.

This was an excellent workout. It is geared toward’s women’s bodies, and seemed to work upper body, lower body, hips, gluts, and abs. Be prepared to sweat! The instructor demonstrated the moves and gave great instructions. Definitely will be returning! I also do Pilates and Zumba, and this is a great method to complement those.

I loved this class! I took a 6:45 pm class and had Courtney as my instructor. She did a great job of thoroughly explaining all the moves as well as motivating the class to push harder. I would have immediately signed up for the unlimited monthly package, but the class times don’t work with my schedule. A 7:30 pm class a couple times a week would be ideal. I mentioned this to the front desk and they thanked me for my suggestion and told me to keep a look out for any later classes. I hope to take some Saturday classes in the meantime to get my fix!

Great place for women to get tone and in shape!