The aesthetic of a studio shouldn’t matter as much as the quality of the instruction, however, in an increasingly competitive fitness landscape, the most inviting spaces are drawing in more clients over their dingy basement competitors.
More than ever, studios are putting an emphasis on design, by investing in architects and offering spa-like amenities for their clients.
The studios on this list are places we would want to escape to.
Pop Physique: The Silverlake and Westside locations in LA
Silver Lake
Address: 3501 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
In L.A.’s artsy hood lies the flagship location for Pop Physique, the ultra hip barre franchise that is slowly expanding across North America. It’s their original 4000 square foot location though, with its vine-covered exterior and beautiful hardwood floors (and ceiling) that make this one of the fitness industry’s hottest properties.
The founders of Pop Physique conceptualized a space the Creative Class could use and its apparent with its bubbly aesthetic interior that make this studio stand apart from its competitors.
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Westside
Address: 12024 Venice Blvd, Mar Vista, CA
Pop Physique’s Westside location features dark bamboo floors as well as giant windows and high ceilings on the ground floor of a loft building. Having lots of natural light in this airy space is just one of the reasons why this location makes the list.
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Want to know more about Pop Physique? Check out our review of the studio.
Industrial Barre: NE Broadway
Location: 1911 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR
At first glance you might not even be able to tell that this is a barre studio. The owners want to make you feel more like you are going to the spa than to a workout. Their approach to making their space more than just another workout studio is apparent when you walk through the doors of this Portland Studio. The interior decor lives up to its name, with recycled construction materials, metal work and branded wallpaper in gold. The lobby, which is described as “inviting” via their official website looks more like a stylish living room, suited for an upscale loft.
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BarreBelle: Downtown (Mission)
Address: #103, 1812 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB
BarreBelle’s studios are so nicely appointed that we couldn’t decide which of their three locations should make the list, so we included two!
The first, their downtown Calgary location has an interesting history. It used to be a bank before it was creatively transformed into a studio. You can see remnants of the previous structure in their retail space, which is conveniently called “The Vault.”
The studio features beautiful crown molding, which serves as a natural backdrop for many Instagram photos. The bathrooms and changing area are equally stunning. On the walls, a statement mural from Vancouver’s Anewall above a highly glossed concrete floor.
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BarreBelle: South (Auburn Bay)
Address: #608 1001 Auburn Meadows Drive SE, Calgary, AB
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The Bar Method: San Luis Obispo
Address: 4464 Broad St #120, San Luis Obispo, CA
The Bar Method’s San Luis Obispo location is a gorgeous lofty space that make you feel more like you are at a spa than a workout facility. On any given day, clients walk into a sun-drenched reception area, thanks to the space’s floor to ceiling windows.
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Barre Body: Flinders Lane
Address: Level 6, 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia
The Flinders Lane location of this Aussie-based franchise is teeming with personality. Located in a penthouse in Melbourne, the studio is covered with materials that are rich in detail and texture. From the hardwood dowels on the ceiling to the highly polished concrete floors, the owners want their clients to have a sensory experience when they walk through the doors for a class.
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Barre Body: Sydney CBD
Address: Level 1, 160 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Barre Body’s Sydney CBD location is the most elegant on the list. It’s floor to ceiling arched windows and art deco design make this the go-to choice for many an Instagram backdrop for the company account.
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Youpila: Studio 2
Address: Jülicher Strasse 14, Düsseldorf
Located in the Derendorf district of Düsseldorf, it’s the minimalist design of this chic loft environment that makes Youpila’s Studio 2 so appealing.
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