Bars & Burn Fitness

Bryan Thombs

9 years ago · ★ 5

Motivating, encouraging and community are three words that describe the crew and classes at Bars and Burn. The trainers are all very knowledgeable and work with you to help you achieve your goals whether its to loose weight, gain muscle or just be fit and healthy. I have improved my fitness greatly since gong to classes here and I have seen other class mates accomplish so much. It's motivating to be surrounded my like minded people and as a bonus - there is zero ego here. Everyone is at different levels and we all help and support each other.

Lingyu Peng

a year ago · ★ 5

I like the community fitness studio. It's not in a big mall and not difficult to park. Most of my experience are positive. The founders are very professional and caring. Their fitness schedule is resonable for me too. I also like it's simple, straight forward and effective without too much dazzling technology and equipment involved.

musical footsteps

a year ago · ★ 5

I LOVE this place, and you should take advantage of the new member special. Professional, informative, and encouraging trainers. Welcoming and supportive clients. Clean facility. Noticeable improvement in strength, endurance, and ability within a few weeks! Details below as this place rocks. I hope this is encouraging if you’re new to fitness or wanting to re-prioritize it. After listening to a couple of Mel Robbins’ podcasts, I was determined to build muscle to counter things like osteoporosis, dementia, etc. For the first time, I was motivated to workout for my long term health instead of vanity. (It had been over 6 months since my last workout; I had only gone on walks and mild hikes.) In March 2025, I took advantage of the new member special that came with 3 personal training sessions. I was assigned to Mando who helped me learn the basics for bars. He was informative, patient, and encouraging. I was so afraid of hurting myself with the bar, and I got more comfortable through these sessions. During PT I went to 1-2 burn classes a week. After PT, I went to about 3 bar classes each week. The classes are well designed with the perfect balance of consistency and variety. The first 5-10 minutes of class start with a few stretches and a warm up. The next 10-15 minutes focus on heavy lifting with the bar. The next next 20-25 minutes is the “WOD” or workout of the day. It’s similar to HIIT with a combo of strength and cardio and targets the whole body. The classes are small, so the trainers can provide guidance and tips to clients throughout. As a newbie I felt really comfortable asking for clarification. The first 2 weeks were rough. I was really sore (even though I stretched and foam rolled every day), and my muscles felt swollen. During the entire class I felt heavy; like I just got out of the swimming pool. My clothes felt tighter, and my arms and legs felt hot. I had to keep reminding myself of my long term goal to keep going. If this happens to you, don’t let it discourage you. It’s very temporary and so worth pushing through. I slowly gained confidence and strength, and by early April I noticed a difference in my strength and endurance. Although it wasn’t a priority, all my clothes fit much more comfortably. (I purposely did not weigh or measure myself for a “before,” because I didn’t want to obsess over vanity.) By early May, something clicked. I think it was learning the proper rowing technique that helped me understand how the momentum of my lower body really fuels the upper body. Since then, I’ve become kind of addicted to the workouts. I finish class feeling like a bad a$$. I was significantly stronger and felt so confident and comfortable with the bar. I also happened to go down 1 dress size. The experts on Mel Robbins’ podcast were right. Women really do need to build muscle. We are meant to do more than cardio, yoga, and Pilates. A few more notes: When I first joined, I had mixed feelings about attending a more “masculine” gym with men. It’s about 50/50 male/female presenting people for both trainers and clients. I was used to gyms/studios that targeted fem clients. This may or may not be related, but I love the culture of this place. There’s less diet culture. There was a day where I was light headed, and the instructor asked if I ate enough and reminded me that food is fuel. It was so refreshing. Also, the instructors use biological terms for your muscles or body parts. This makes me feel more safe as a woman following the instruction of a male trainer. They also will ask permission before touching you and ask in a neutral way such as “can I point to your scapula?” It’s always to help you with technique and never feels icky. The trainers give fist bumps (I thought this was awkward at first but grew to love it for the same reasons as the bio language) and will say things like, “don’t you feel strong?” and “you’re getting so strong!” What are you waiting for? Sign up!

billy jones

9 years ago · ★ 5

Bars and Burn is AMAZING! It all starts with the owners Cat and Armando who have created a facility that is welcoming, fun and has a strong sense of community. You can tell that they really enjoy what they are doing and care about the people they train. The class sizes are small so you are able to get a lot of individual attention. No matter what level you are at they find the exercise that is right for you. All of the trainers are very attuned to any injuries that you might have and help you to work around them and past them. I've been going for about 4 months now and I have seen significant changes in my weight, body composition and overall strength and fitness. I recently got my wife to join and she is seeing positive results as well. They offer a variety of classes and are constantly changing up the workouts to help keep it fresh. The schedule of classes is actually one of the best things about Bars and Burn. Class times start early morning and go late so if you are dealing with kids or difficult work schedules it is still easy to find a class every day. The facility is clean, the parking is easy. If you are looking for a new place to work out, you should definitely give Bars and Burn a try. Come sweat with us.

Michelle L

6 years ago · ★ 5

I've been a member at Bars & Burn Fitness for over a year and I've reached dramatic results that I never been able to achieve on my own on so many levels. Not only have I seen results in my level of strength and endurance, but in my energy, attitude, and overall confidence level- all of which I pay tribute to the fitness lifestyle I obtained from my membership to Bars & Burn Fitness. The workouts increasingly challenge me to exceed my own expectations. The coaches are experienced, passionate, and lead with positive encouragement. Most importantly, they are privy to any injuries and are proactive in creating modifications on any skill movement so that you can participate in the workout of the day. If you're searching for a gym that is life-changing, community focused, and powered by passion for a fitness lifestyle then Bars & Burn Fitness is the place for you!