Barry's Noho

I like to visit the red room now and again when I feel stuck in a workout rut. If you want to increase your VO2 max or stop puffing at the top of the subway stairs, this workout is for you. The coaches magically simultaneously direct a treadmill workout and a floor resistance workout. After about 15 mins, you are invited to swap. It’s run-weights-run-weights or double floor is all weights only. Good thing for all the mirrors: you can check your form and correct yourself. The coach is busy teaching two classes! Their cueing is excellent and I’ve never taken from a bad coach. Participants are self involved and no one is watching each other, a comfortable environment with low lights. I always sweat and feel great after. Amazing showers, smoothie bar, Orbie products in the showers and the best sized towels! Say yes.

I did my first class at Barry’s for free with the Corporate Challenge! I did not have much expectation going into the class, just pictured it as a regular workout class people goto. However, my perspective changed after completing my first session. Some important aspects to the class I thought was the instructor, the people, and the music. The instructor tells instruction on what do to for the next workout about every 30 sec. There’s a lot of people, I went to 8:30am class. And the music is played out loud at a decent volume. All of this coupled together makes the class exciting, interactive, and motivating as you see other people doing the same thing. Everyone is there with the same goal in mind, and NO headphones! I highly recommend anybody try it out! Best part hands down is Oribe body lotion they have! Smells amazing!

I have taken a few classes here. The concept is exhilarating. Amber and Joe are great. However, as mentioned by at least one other reviewer, the music is too loud for participants (especially those new to Barry's) to understand the instructions clearly. It is still possible, but I found myself distracted from the workout as I devoted my thoughts to figuring out what was being said. Do try to dial back the treble especially as it is painfully piercing.