The Ann Arbor Oak Valley studio is so welcoming and inclusive. There are bodies of all shapes, sizes, and ages! There are always adaptations to make the classes lighter or heavier depending on what you need that day. Barre is something I'll be able to age with, and the community makes it that much more special!
Everything! The best exercise! the best people!
Love PB but the music is dangerously loud. I wear earplugs. I'm worried about teachers' ears!
I've been working out since I was 16, and for 10 years I danced West African dance almost daily. I considered myself a pretty strong womanâuntil I walked into my first Pure Barre class! I quickly realized I hadn't yet discovered an entirely different level of strength. Nothing I've ever done has helped me build strength and see results as quickly as Pure Barre. And there are so many reasons I absolutely love it! The fast pace, the music, the energy, and the way every single muscle gets challenged in one session. I love the precision of the movements and how, as I get stronger, I can engage and squeeze my muscles even more deeply. The workout literally grows with you, so it never gets easier or feels stale. There's always another level to reach! I also love the choreography's creativity and how it changes from day to day. It keeps my mind engaged, my body challenged, and every class feeling fresh. And then there are the instructors! Their energy, encouragement, and enthusiasm make such a difference. Mary, especially, brings something truly special to every class. Her energy is contagious, and she has a way of making you want to push just a little further than you thought you could. After decades of exploring different ways to move and strengthen my body, Pure Barre has become one of my absolute favorites. I leave every class feeling stronger, energized, empowered, and grateful for what my body can do. **I'm 53 years old, and I love that I'm still discovering new levels of strength. Pure Barre reminds me that we are never done growing, evolving, or surprising ourselves!**
Pure Barre is my happy place. It has toned my body in ways I never imagined, and it challenges me mentally just as much as physically. Even in a class setting, each workout feels like you versus you. I never would have guessed that such small, intricate movements could be so challenging. Since starting, I've become stronger, my posture has improved, and I leave class feeling more aligned and energized. I recently saw a photo of myself in a bathing suit and was blown away by how toned my legs and booty looked. My daughter's exact words were, "Mom, your butt has never looked this good." ð I adore my Ann Arbor teachers. They've made me feel welcome from day one, and I appreciate the positive, helpful feedback they give me on my form.
Teachers and classes!
There are not enough classes for my schedule-align and define are the best and you cannever get in The environment at times is not welcoming-they lock the door and make it stressful IT is very loud in the classes, and I have talked to the instructor on multiple occasions about this I am sharing this bc I care about the studio and want it to do well!
The instructors are great, and I love PB Define!
The align classes Their instructors and the nice and welcoming atmosphere
The teachers are experienced and fun! The community is kind, welcoming and supportive. The location is clean and easy to get to.
I find that I have to schedule my 4 classes a month well in advance and that I don't easily get off the waitlist if I reschedule because my plans changed. Also, I very infrequently get tips / pointers from instructors
Absolutely love Pure Barre! The instructors are friendly, motivating, and genuinely care about helping you succeed. It's a great workout in a supportive environment, and I always leave feeling stronger.
Amazing workout, amazing teachers, wonderful community!
The instructors are very encouraging, helpful and friendly; The classes strengthen the whole body.
I enjoy the workouts, the space, and the instructors. I feel like it's a great and motivating space!
I love the studio and instructors.
The variety when it comes to class formats (classic, align, define, empower, reform) and the variety from different trainer teaching styles. I've loved seeing my strength, mobility, balance, and flexibility improve.
I love the instructors. They are so knowledgeable and helpful during class with correcting my posture and making sure they call out my name to encourage me. I also love the different class formats and especially thrilled they brought back my favorite class, Reform. Pure Barre is the best because it is for all ages and you can modify the workouts to align with your abilities. I would highly recommend Pure Barre.
I love how they are so understanding that I have chronic health issue and sometimes cannot attend. It never gets easy so it's always challenging and I love Mary
Pure barre is inclusive, encouraging and fun!
I love the like minded community! I love the expert instructors!
It helps me to avoid problems from having a sedentary job, injuries from disc golf, and is a great activity following hip replacement surgery 15-months ago.
Format and music
Very friendly instructors, especially Mary Dunlap. She is very hardworking and always correcting form to give her best to the class. I am always looking forward to working out with her.
I love the class format. The classes are fun and challenging, I always leave feeling like I got a great workout!