The Bar Method Santa Clarita

Yes, childcare is offered on site, which is worth knowing if the 8:45am slot is the only one that works for you.

Carpet laid over a thick gymnastic grade pad and a rubber underlayment, which is there to spare your joints during the standing work. The barres are set at heights between 37 and 40 inches so people of different builds can find one that fits.

It depends how often you will come. Thirty days of unlimited classes is normally $79 and has been discounted 25 percent to $59.25. There is also 13 classes for $78, and a single class at $29 that comes with a free week attached. The single class plus free week is the lowest risk.

It is barre. The method leans on your own body weight, the ballet barre and a few props, and it borrows from yoga, Pilates and strength training. Expect precise isometric holds paired with active and passive stretching.

A warm up, upper body work, push ups, then leg and seat work at the barre, finishing with core exercises on the floor. Mirrored walls let you check your form from two angles as you go.

Closed toe grippy socks. The studio sells them, and water, if you forget. Free parking is available at the Plum Canyon Road site.

Instructors modify exercises for prenatal clients and for injuries, and the props on hand include light free weights, mats, balls, riser mats and stretching straps to make that easier.