Patchanika Makaew was born and raised in Thailand. In 2014, her job in finance brought her to New York City where she noticed many locals in the area exercised as a part of their daily routine. Previously only exercising at a gym once a year in Thailand, she set out to try various fitness classes in New York City and eventually discovered barre3. After her first class, she noticed she felt happier, more content, and more focused. Barre3 has since become a passion and integral part of her life. She and her daughter now call Jersey City/Hoboken in New Jersey home and celebrated the grand openin ..read more

Spokane Barre has joined barre3! Here at barre3 we continue to celebrate momentum and growth, and are overjoyed to expand our studio network and bring our vision of redefining success in fitness to more people. Read on to learn how Spokane Barre owner Katie Grainger made the decision to convert her studio and why she’s excited to bring barre3 to her local community.   B3 MAGAZINE: How were you introduced to barre3? KATIE: I have a background in occupational therapy, and I love helping people get stronger and gain independence. After having my fourth child, I was looking for a way to ..read more

Nikki Hedren took her first barre3 class in 2014 and was immediately drawn in by the warmth of the community, the heart-pumping workout, and the infectious energy that vibrated throughout the studio. More than anything, she connected to the empowering message to trust and love her body above all else. After her first class, Nikki knew she had just experienced something incredibly special—a feeling and community she had been searching for. She quickly went from member to instructor to Lead Instructor and to Studio Manager. After 10 years in the D.C. area, Nikki and her husband, Patrick, made t ..read more

In 2010, Jillian Lorenz and Ariana Chernin founded The Barre Code, a Midwest-based barre fitness company that promotes personal growth and self-acceptance within the fitness industry. Fast forward to the present, and The Barre Code has embarked on its next stage of growth by being acquired by barre3. Jillian sat down with us to share her experience entering the boutique fitness industry, her journey of becoming barre3, and her commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs. B3 MAGAZINE: What inspired you to enter the boutique fitness industry? What led you and Ari to start The Barre Code?  ..read more

In 2012, Morgan Brown discovered barre3 Newtown in Pennsylvania. Having never truly connected with a fitness program before, she fell in love with the warm, welcoming vibe of the studio, staff, and community. She became certified instructor in 2015 and taught at barre3 DC, barre3 DC – 14th Street, and most recently at barre3 Rosemont. A mom of two young children, Morgan could not be more thrilled to follow her dream and bring barre3 to Mount Pleasant in South Carolina, which celebrated its grand opening in December 2023. Read on to learn more about Morgan’s inspiration to open a barre3 studio ..read more

Sara Gustafson, member of barre3 DC 14th Street studio, shares how learning to modify and say “no” led to a life-changing paradigm shift.  “You know what’s coming next! Barre3 burpees! Let’s go!”  I had taken three classes already this week. Truthfully, I was in the studio more for the mental reset than the physical workout, needing a breather in the midst of a stressful day. I smiled quietly to myself, continuing to squat in time to the beat as everyone around me hit the cork floor. It was an easy “no.”  That “no” had not always come so easily, inside the studio or out. Especi ..read more

On the heels of our 15-year anniversary, barre3 is excited to continue the celebration with a BIG announcement. As we continue to lean in to growth and expand our mission to redefine success in fitness, we’re thrilled to share that barre3 has acquired The Barre Code—a midwest-based barre fitness company.  “I feel so grateful to expand our community of barre3 studios, owners, and clients by bringing The Barre Code into barre3,” says Sadie Lincoln, barre3’s CEO and co-founder. “The collective knowledge and passion The Barre Code owners bring is incredible, and we’re excited to join forces ..read more

Co-Founders Sadie and Chris Lincoln reflect on the last 15 years, the moment they knew barre3 was something special, and what they hope for the next 15 years.  BARRE3 MAGAZINE: For those that are new to us (or might not know!), why did you start barre3? What was your driving inspiration? SADIE: Give this How I Built This interview I did a listen! In a nutshell, we started barre3 to solve the problems we directly experienced as leaders and consumers in the fitness industry. Chris and I were lonely as a couple and knew that relationships mattered just as much as exercise, so we started by ..read more

Working out with us just got even easier with our new app! Available across Apple, Android (NEW!), and Samsung TV, the barre3 app lets you take your practice anywhere with access to our entire video library. With the new app, you’ll get: Unlimited access to hundreds of workouts ranging from 10 to 60 minutes Ability to stream workouts directly from the app or download for offline streaming The workout variety you need to build a healthy, holistic fitness practice, including our efficient, all-in-one barre3 Signature workout, plus b3 Strength, b3 Cardio, b3 Flow, b3 Stretch, and more Access to ..read more

This Pride Month, we’re shouting from the rooftops something that’s remained true since the beginning of barre3: We truly believe that we are stronger, together, and we will always strive to create an inclusive environment in which everyone is equally seen and heard. BARRE3 MAGAZINE: Tell us about your experience growing up as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. KAYLYNN: I grew up with heteronormativity ingrained in my brain. I went to catholic school where being queer was not well represented and having a boyfriend helped you to fit in. However, I was a proud ally as my older broth ..read more