Pure Barre - Flatiron

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Pure Barre - Flatiron

New York City, USA

The Pure Barre Story

Pure Barre, founded in 2001 by dancer Carrie Rezabek Dorr, is the world’s largest Barre brand with over 600 locations worldwide. Now part of Xponential Fitness group of studio concepts, Pure Barre is still growing fast, with over 100 more locations due to open. Its biggest presence is in the US, with locations also in Canada and Germany.

Pure Barre, with a mission to create a space where women and men share a sense of empowerment and community, strives to offer “more than just a barre workout”.

Digital on-demand classes are available through the Xponential+ platform.

How Did Pure Barre Flatiron Score Overall?

The full client experience at Pure Barre, Flatiron was very good, achieving The Fit Guide 4-Star Award.

The class was exceptional, winning our prestigious and highest 5-Star Class Experience Award.

The Highlights

The class experience was a particular stand out and was every bit deserving of its 5-Star Class Experience award.

What Our Evaluator Had To Say

“Our instructor’s attention and energy made this a positive experience all round.”

“We could feel the sense of community in the club amongst the instructors and members.”

“A strong effort was made to personalize and adjust the difficulty level for everyone in the room.”

What To Expect From A Pure Barre Session

Pure Barre offers four 50-minute class formats catering to different goals and ability levels. Their proprietary method is low-impact and uses tools such as balls and bands. Pure Barre Foundations is a recommended first step into their trademark small movements that strengthen and tone your body. This session is free and offers a great introduction to their method.

Pure Barre Classic is their signature session for all levels, Pure Barre Empower is a barre and high-intensity interval training blend, and Pure Barre Reform uses sliders, as well as the classic bands and barre to get your strength, coordination, and balance.

The Reception Service

The number listed online did not connect, so we did not get an opportunity to talk to the team before our session. In the club, the team was very friendly and made a real effort to connect with us.

The Class Experience

Pure Barre Flatiron has achieved The Fit Guide 5-Star Class Experience Award for an exceptional class, putting it amongst the very best in New York and the industry.

The class experience, guided by a positive and well-qualified coach, gave us a great workout and created a feeling of warmth and community. Particular attention was paid to form and technique, with our instructor making a strong effort to connect with everyone and ensure the workout and exercises were appropriately adjusted.

The Equipment And Studio

The studio had an attractive aesthetic consistent with their other clubs. The equipment was both high quality and branded.

The Facilities And Public Areas

The public areas were spacious and offered a wide array of amenities. Lockers were not in the locker rooms, but outside in the hall.

Workout and shower towels were provided free of charge. Lockers were provided with number locks. Free water refill stations were available.

Digital And Technology

The online reservation process was smooth, and there was a good amount of information provided on the website.

Pricing

Pure Barre offers a ‘first class free’ promo on their website as well as a 30% discount on the first month of a three month unlimited session membership.

If you’re looking for a longer-term commitment, memberships are available from $139 for four classes per month up to $209 for unlimited classes.

Drop-in sessions are available at $38 per class, with smaller commitment packages also available, starting at a five pack for $189.

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