Barre classes are hugely popular right now, and The Bar Method is one of Gaithersburg’s favorite studios. If you’re new to barre, here’s how it works: you use a ballet barre for support while you engage in low-impact bodyweight exercises that help you build muscle, endurance, and stamina. 

The studio itself is located on Kentlands Boulevard, and features high ceilings and big windows that let in a lot of cheerful natural light. The staff has a reputation for being supporting and welcoming, while also challenging each student to work at your own personal edge. Best of all, the studio offers more than a dozen different classes each and every day, so you should be able to find something that works for your schedule, whether you need a sunrise class at 6 a.m., a fast lunch-hour session, or an energizing evening workout.