barre3

10/23/2026

Good things are even better shared 🧡

We love when you bring your favorite people to barre3, so we’re making it a little sweeter with our Member Referral Program! ✨

Here’s how it works:

🧡 Your friend joins as a member: You BOTH get 50% off one month of membership!

🧡 Your friend purchases a New Client Special: You get a $25 credit toward your next month of membership or retail.

More movement, more community, more reasons to share the barre3 love. 🫶

Tag your workout buddy or send this to a friend you’d love to see at the studio!

10/22/2026

🧡 A little schedule update!

We’ve been listening to your feedback, and starting the week of October 26, our weekday morning classes will start at 6am + 7am instead of 6:30am + 7:30am!

As we make this change, please remember to reserve your spot in advance whenever possible. It helps our instructors plan for class, especially when preparing for Strength and Cardio.

A quick reminder that classes with 2 or fewer people registered will be canceled at 9pm the night before, so be sure to save your spot if you’re planning to join us for an early morning class!

Thanks for sharing your feedback and being such a special part of our barre3 West Loop community. We’re grateful to move with you! 🫶

10/21/2026

Our barre3 family just got a little sweeter 🩷✨⁣
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Help us welcome Mila Jane Shanbrom, born on 10/10/26 at 11:32pm, weighing 7 lbs 3 oz and measuring 19 inches long. 🍼⁣
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We’re so happy for Marissa and Max as they begin this beautiful new chapter. Sending so much love to their growing family and lots of snuggles to sweet Mila! 🫶

10/20/2026

What we wish someone had told us before our first class ↓⁣
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Modifications aren’t a fallback. We cue them intentionally for every posture so you can take the option that supports your body and fits your energy best.⁣
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Every class weaves in nervous system regulation, and breathwork closes it out. You’ll leave energized and restored, not exhausted. (That’s the whole point.)⁣
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The metric that matters most? How you feel. Barre3 is a practice built around exactly that—not how you look.⁣
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There’s no one right way to do a posture. Our instructors guide you to find what’s true for your body and your energy that day, not so you can look like everyone else.⁣
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You already know your body. We’re here to help you listen to it.⁣

10/17/2026

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Barre3 is your invitation to reject what fitness culture has told you success looks like. It’s a space to get curious about what success actually feels like, for you.⁣
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So many women have walked through our studio doors for the first time already believing the story: waiting to feel like she’d earned a break, apologizing before class even started, just in case she wasn’t good at this yet.⁣
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Then the shift happens. Modifying a move stops feeling like backing down. Breath becomes something you lean into instead of pushing past. Taking a break stops needing an excuse, because you know rest is part of how you build strength, not a pause from it.⁣
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And at some point, usually without noticing exactly when, you stop needing to prove you’re working hard, because you can already feel it in your body.⁣

10/14/2026

We’ve watched enough people walk through our doors to know exactly when the shift happens: you start showing up for the same class because you know who else will be there, you save the spot next to you without being asked, and you stop comparing yourself to your neighbor and start celebrating their wins.⁣
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The barre3 workout gets you here. It’s full-body, low-impact, and challenges you without depleting you. The community is why you stay. ⁣
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The instructor who remembers your bad knee. The regular who checks in when you’ve been gone. The friend someone dragged to their first class who’s now been a member for years.⁣
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One doesn’t work without the other. The workout keeps you coming back to your body. The people keep you coming back to yourself. Put them together, week after week, and that’s barre3.⁣
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Come for the workout, stay for the community. 🧡

10/13/2026

☀️ THIS SUNDAY! One last outdoor Barre3 in the Park before we wrap up the season! 🌿✨⁣
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Join us for a Sunday morning sweat, fresh air + all the good Barre3 vibes at Mary Bartelme Park. 💪💛⁣
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🗓️ Sunday, October 18 at 9:30 AM⁣
📍 Mary Bartelme Park – 115 S. Sangamon⁣
💪 Taught by KQ + Lark⁣
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Bring your mat, water + optional hand weights — and come early to grab your spot, enjoy some free samples + enter our partner raffles!⁣
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The class is FREE, with optional donations benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, supporting children with cancer. 🍋💛⁣
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Let’s make our last one of the season a good one! ☀️

10/12/2026

Madison & Rayne is back at the studio this Thursday! 🫶⁣
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Join us for a morning class on 10/15 and take home FREE meal kits for lunch + dinner, plus their delicious protein bites! 🙌⁣
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Sign up for class in advance!⁣
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🧡 Locally sourced ingredients and meals customized for your family. Madison & Rayne

10/11/2026

📣 FREE Instructor-in-Training barre3 classes with BRIDGET!

You may recognize Bridget from taking class alongside her at the studio with her sweet boys in tow, but she’s taking the next step in her barre3 journey: becoming barre3-instructor-certified.

Join Bridget for FREE barre3 Signature 45 classes as she works her way through certification (* indicates play lounge is offered - $10 a child, $90 for a 10 pack, or FREE for unlimited members!):

🌟 Tuesday, October 13 at 12pm*
🌟Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00am*
🌟Sunday, October 18 at 4pm
🌟Tuesday, October 20 at 12pm*
🌟Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00am*
🌟Sunday, October 25 at 4pm
🌟Tuesday, October 27 at 12pm*
🌟Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00am*

Class is FREE to attend but registration is required (especially for Play Lounge, as we have a capacity of 5). Woohoo, Bridget Swindle!

10/07/2026

Traditional fitness culture has told us a lot about what counts as a ‘real’ workout: that if you’re not exhausted, it didn’t work. That heavier weight is the only way to get stronger. That modifying means doing less.⁣
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Barre3 was built by looking somewhere else for the answer: inward, at what your body actually needs to build strength. Isometric holds and small pulses ask real work from your muscles without loading your joints. Modifying keeps that muscle working through its full range instead of compensating with momentum. Breathwork at the end of class isn’t filler, it’s what brings you back down after the effort.⁣
Honoring what your body needs is what makes a workout effective.⁣
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Swipe through for the details. 🧡

09/08/2026

B3 isn’t a workout to change who you are. It’s a practice to support the life you live.

The goal has never been to just "get through" class. In every workout, our instructors cue you to stay present through physical challenge—teaching you that you can stay grounded and resilient through healthy discomfort.

And those benefits don't end when your workout does. We practice fitness so we can show up fully for the moments that matter most.

Here’s the why behind our practice:

Strength Training: We build functional muscle and postural alignment so you can lift your kids, pets, and heavy luggage with ease. It’s about building a body that feels capable every single day.

Cardio: We use low-impact, form-first cardio to boost your stamina without the burnout. By training your heart rate to rise and settle with control, you build sustained energy to power through your day—no mid-afternoon slump required.

Mindfulness: By learning to tune into your body’s wisdom on the mat, you build the skill to self-regulate stress off the mat. The calm and focus you practice in class become your anchor when life gets busy.

When you shift from seeing fitness as a punishment to embracing it as an act of joy, everything changes. You’re not just moving for today—you’re building a foundation of freedom, energy, and strength for a lifetime.

09/04/2026

6 ways to transition into fall ⬇

The end of summer is an invitation to pause, and the start of fall is an opportunity to return to routine.

If your nervous system is feeling spent after summer’s busy schedule, the shift into autumn can be a moment to embrace a slower, more grounded pace.

A few intentional choices to bring you back to center:

—Build a consistent fitness routine instead of glorifying intensity. Remember: your body needs space to restore and rebuild.
—Swap a scroll for a walk. Leave your phone in your pocket (bonus points if you leave it at home). Let your mind wander without a screen.
—Savor a slow and quiet morning. Ditch the temptation to rush. Take the time to tune in before the world catches up with you.
—Set a seasonal intention. Fall is a natural time for fresh starts. Ask yourself: How do I want to feel as the weather cools? What boundaries will protect my energy?
—Pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read for months. Dedicate 20 quiet minutes to completely immersing yourself in a story that has nothing to do with your to-do list.
—Practice purposeful reset. Doing “nothing” isn’t wasted time—it’s vital maintenance. Give yourself full permission to unplug without guilt.

09/01/2026

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09/01/2026

There’s something sacred about the start of September.

It’s not crisp, sweater-weather fall just yet (but trust us, we’re counting down the days). We all feel it though: the collective mood has shifted, and it’s that unmistakable "fresh notebook" feeling. That craving for structure, routine, and a return to the habits that make you feel like you.

After the beautiful, chaotic whirlwind of summer, returning to routine is a return to yourself.

When built on body wisdom rather than pressure, your daily rituals become your anchor. They give you the energy, resilience, and clarity to navigate the season ahead with confidence. Let’s dive in.

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

18 years of guided movement, 18 years of community, and 18 years of coming home to your body 💫 Hear a heartfelt thank-you from our founder, Sadie Lincoln, as we look toward what’s next for barre3.

What started in Portland, Oregon in 2008 as a vision for a better way to move has grown into a global community. We wrapped an incredible anniversary week across our studios and Instagram Live with one simple truth: fitness should leave you feeling energized, not depleted.

Thank you for being part of our story. Experience the complete practice for yourself - your first class is free at participating locations. Link in bio to book.

08/27/2026

Positive. Connected. Encouraging. ✨

Ask any barre3 instructor to describe the energy in a barre3 studio, and those are some of the words you’ll hear. Because walking through our doors isn’t about fitting a specific mold, wearing the right outfit, or pushing through pain. It’s about stepping into a space designed around you, with expert guidance, safe modifications, and a community that has your back.

As we celebrate 18 years of mindful movement, Andrea, Rachel, and India share what it means to lead this practice and why you’ll always leave with more energy than you came with.

08/26/2026

Consider us obsessed 🐶🧡✨

08/25/2026

Miss our live workout this morning? You’re in luck! Save this reel and come back to it anytime you need some movement 🧡

See you tomorrow, 8/26, at 3pm PT/ 6pm ET for our next live workout!

08/25/2026

For 18 years, barre3 has been more than a workout. It’s a space to build self-trust, regulate your nervous system, and leave feeling stronger, calmer, and ready to take on your day.

Hear from Courtney, Natalie, and Allison on what barre3 means to them, how the practice shifts their daily lives, and what they hope every client feels when they step through our doors.

Thank you for 18 incredible years of moving together. Experience the classes for yourself—start your free online trial or find your local studio today at the link in our bio.