Above the Barre Fitness

This is a new work out for me — I can’t believe how energized I feel after a class. I have had 3 different instructors and they are all wonderful. The work out is really challenging but the instructors are great about giving you pointers to help you with the pose. The location is great and the studio is really nice and clean. The only downfall is the cost — it is going to be difficult to keep up classes. I see there is a student discount — a discount for government employees would be awesome!

The best way to get a complete workout is to try Above the Barre… every part of your body gets to «feel the quiver». I attended a couple of classes and then had a family commitment to take care of but am SOOO looking forward to jumping back in to a routine.

This workout makes me feel feminine and strong. This is the only workout where I’m not watching the clock. It flies by. I’ve been going for a couple of years now so it has «staying power». Thank you Barre!

It was a great workout! Different from anything I’ve done but you will see results. Plus the instructor Jen is so sweet and helpful. Would love to go all the time if it was closer to me and a little more affordable.

Super great place! Sometimes they get overwhelmed at the front but the classes are ridiculous. Jilian is awesome

This is my favorite workout class! A mix of ballet, pilates and yoga. Very easy on the joints and most moves can be modified if you have issues.
I have been going for 8 months now, have lost 14 pounds, and have more muscle in my arms, legs and abs then when I was a teenager.
The instructors are all great; I try to go to three different insutructors per week just for the varierty in the workout. I supplement this workout with running and yoga once a week and have never felt better.

love this studio — great all around workout and awesome, motivating music (the kind of music that makes you wanna stop doing those squats and start dancing… or just stop cos ur legs are killing you and shaking like am earthquake)
i only wish they offered later evening classes and discounted unlimited student passes… looking good has a steep price and is hard to schedule around!

I tried ATB when they had their January 2013 fitness challenge. I worked out there 24 days and had 7 days off during Jan. I lost an inch off my waist and 3.5″ all over. That wasn’t even my goal, I just wanted to try something new. I love to workout until it feels like I worked out, and with this you feel the BURN ASAP. I also enjoyed ballet, but this class is more like pilates than ballet. It’s a lot of tiny micromuscle movements with tons of repetitions. We start with shoulders and tricpes, then move on to calves and quads, then do planks and combined core /​leg work, then pushups and finally some booty work and stretching. Even though it follows the same order, the movements change. Sometimes we use a small, rubber ball for resistance or very light hand weights. The studio is clean and pretty. I’ve taken class from 4 teachers there and enjoyed them all!
Get off the couch and feel the burn! First class free! Tell them Raffi sent you :)

I’ve always wanted to try a barre class so I was so excited when I heard about Above the Barre. I was even more excited when I a Groupon offer for them popped up in my inbox.
I’ve met three different instructors here, including the owner, and all are very nice and great instructors in their own ways. I favor Bianca because she does a lot of stretching at the end, which feels so good.
The studio itself is spotless. Very clean and tidy and it’s a good amount of space. The classes tend to be small, which I like, so not everyone is on top of one another.
You usually start out with arms, move on to legs, then end with abs. Get ready for some planks! At first you might think this is an easy class. I know I laughed when I was handed itty bitty 2 lb weights to use. But this workout is no joke. You do lots of small movements and trust me… you feel the burn!
Most people think this is fitness based on ballet… it’s not. The only thing ballet about it is the bar you use in class. Otherwise it’s more like a mix of yoga and pilates.
The Groupon was for six classes and I’m currently half way through finishing them. Will I return? No. While it is a great workout… it’s just not for me. I think everyone has their different workout styles they like and barre is just not up my alley. Do I still recommend you try it? Yes! Your experience may be different from mine and you could love it!