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"We went on the hunt for the best barre workouts and barre studios across the country. Whether you're a [barre workout fanatic](http://www.self.com/topic/barre-workouts) or new to barre and want to see what all the hype is about, any of these incredible barre studios will offer one of the best barre workout experiences you can find anywhere. Trust us—we know a good [barre workout](http://www.self.com/topic/barre-workouts) when we see one. Aforementioned newbies—here's [everything you should know if you want to try barre](http://www.self.com/story/everything-you-need-to-start-barre). And then get thee to any of these studios, stat.\n\n### 1\\. [Physique 57](http://physique57.com)\n*New York City, New York (also available in additional cities)*\n\n\n\n[#image: /photos/57d8a00724fe9dae32831cd6]\n\nDevotees have flocked to this 57-minute class (above) for almost a decade. The chain's secret sauce: an intense mix of thigh-and-glute sequences, elongating stretches and arm and abs moves. Top 40 tunes and instructors with \"You've got this\\!\" energy keep it fun. *—Abigail Libers*\n\n### 2\\. [Barre3](http://www.barre3.com)\n*Portland, Oregon (also available in additional cities)*\n\nAt the international chain's HQ, you hold poses targeting each muscle group, then add cardio bursts. The results, and Instagram-worthy mantras from instructors, keep you coming back. *—Alexandra Engler*\n\n### 3\\. [The Barre Code](http://www.thebarrecode.com)\n*Chicago, Illinois (also available in additional cities)*\n\nThe 50-minute classes at this flagship (and its 24 outposts) mix in endless crunches, biceps curls and push-ups. Party vibes (dim lights, loud music, high energy) distract from the burn. *—Jessica Migala*\n\n### 4\\. [Barre Motion](http://barremotionmiami.com)\n*Miami Beach, Florida*\n\nThe sun-drenched, all-white studio delivers hurts-so-good results. Crazy busy? Try its latest and greatest Barre-Cierge program. With an hour's notice and enough space, an instructor will come to you with a portable barre, mat, balls, straps, bands and tunes. *—Ana Mantica*\n\n### 5\\. [Cardio Barre](https://cardiobarre.com)\n*Studio City, California (also available in additional cities)*\n\nThe music thumps at an energizing 150 beats per minute in cardio-focused classes here and at 21 other nationwide locations. Students transition through ballet and resistance moves to sculpt and elongate muscles. *—Rachel Marlowe*\n\n### 6\\. [The Dailey Method](http://www.thedaileymethod.com)\n*San Francisco, California (also available in additional cities)*\n\nThe bright, airy studio (with 62 locations worldwide) lures fans with its calorie-torching 45-minute Dailey Interval. New this month is Dailey Cycle: 40 minutes of indoor cycling, then 20 minutes of floor work. *—Jayme Moye*\n\n### 7\\. [Define](http://www.definebody.com)\n*Houston, Texas (also available in additional cities)*\n\nUpbeat hour-long classes in this concrete-floored flagship incorporate yoga, ballet, pilates and core moves to leave limbs quivering. Expect deep \"seated chair\" squats, tiptoed pliés and floor exercises using weights, a squeezable ball and a strap. *—Holly Crawford*\n\n### 8\\. [FlyBarre](http://www.flywheelsports.com/regions?destination=homepage)\n*New York City, New York (also available in additional cities)*\n\nYears ago, indoor-cycling hot spot Flywheel added barre classes at select locations. Now, the addictive mix of band and ball work attracts legions of superfans in its own right. *—Liz Plosser*\n\n### 9\\. [Industrial Barre](http://www.industrialbarre.com)\n*Portland, Oregon*\n\nThis minimalist studio's soft, foam-lined carpet makes the seemingly nonstop series of isometric holds easier on joints. Enjoy the cooldown on your mat while gazing at the skylight cut into the reclaimed-wood ceiling. *—Juno DeMelo*\n\n### 10\\. [The Main Barre](http://themainbarre.com)\n*Los Angeles, California*\n\nIn the historic Santa Fe building with sweeping city views, classes at this studio blend elements of yoga, dance and shadowboxing. But purists opt for the signature Main Body workout, a classic barre session. *—Rachel Marlowe*\n\n### 11\\. [Ploome](http://www.ploomephilly.com)\n*Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*\n\nCardio and strength sessions here use tools like glide boards, free weights and foam rollers. The must-try class is Going Gaga: Rock out to playlists mixed by a local deejay during 55 minutes of endurance and resistance moves. *—Ashley Primis*\n\n### 12\\. [Pop Physique](http://www.popphysique.com)\n*Los Angeles, California (also available in additional cities)*\n\nIndie and electronica jams match the fast flow of moves in classes at this West Coast boutique. (A sister studio just opened in NYC.) Inner-thigh exercises utilize a specially designed ball that's the ideal firmness and diameter to elicit maximum burn. *—Courtney Rubin*\n\n### 13\\. [Barre Elements](http://barreelements.com/home/)\n*Miami, Florida*\n\nThis quaint spot, just north of Miami's trendy Midtown neighborhood, may be tiny (two studios hold 15 to 17 students), but it's huge on fun, friendliness and form. The must-try here is Wholly Barre Butt—an intense, hour-long, kick-ass combo of 30 minutes of barre work followed by glutes and lower-body moves on the floor. Prepare to be unable to sit after this one\\! *—Ana Mantica*\n\n### 14\\. [Pure Barre](http://purebarre.com)\n*Portland, Oregon (also available in additional cities)*\n\nThis homelike space with character (one of more than 325 studios nationwide) pays homage to the city with reclaimed wood, raw materials and rare vintage finds. Music-driven classes feature low-impact, high-intensity isometric movements like wall sits and pulsating squats, designed to deliver a butt-kicking 55-minute workout. Be sure to check out wolf dog Bailey, the unofficial studio mascot with celeb status who regularly stars in social media posts. *—Jennifer Hellickson*\n\n### 15\\. [The Bar Method](http://barmethod.com)\n*New York City, New York (also available in additional cities)*\n\nClasses happen in a carpet-filled space with mirrored walls and an anchored bar. Upbeat music blasts as the instructor takes students through a warm-up. Then it's time to hit the bar to target the thighs, glutes and back—muscles are worked to exhaustion. You'll use the signature Bar Method ball, hand weights and straps to lengthen and tone. *—Meg Lappe*\n\n### 16\\. [C3BarreMAX](https://bfxstudio.com/programs/master-class/stoked-series/)\n*New York City, New York*\n\nYes, you'll zing your lower body...and the killer six-minute opening circuit is legendary. Celebutrainer Kira Stokes (and her six-pack abs, above) keep you from dropping to your knees during a plank series that includes push-ups, side planks and army crawls at BFX Studios. *—Anna Maltby*\n\n### 17\\. [Xtend Barre](https://www.xtendbarre.com/)\n*Boca Raton, FL (also available in additional cities)*\n\nIt's not one-size-fit-barre here, there are 13 different classes offered at the studio. While each class has it's own flavor and focus, you can always expect a mix of Pilates and dance during the hour-long sessions. Stop in at one of their 180 locations worldwide—or do one better and sign up online for a video membership for 24/7 access. *—Meg Lappe*\n\n"
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