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Introduction
The Bar Method is a fat burning and interval training exercise routine that shapes muscles using the art of ballet and the principles of physical therapy. The Bar Method classes last for about an hour. These classes aim at targeting major muscle groups such as arms, abs, butt, and thighs and improving posture. The franchise boasts their safety precautions because of its focus on physical therapy.

History
The Bar Method is inspired by the dance technique of Lotte Berk. After injuring her back, Lotte created an exercise routine through the combination of her physical therapy and past dance experience. Beginning in 1959, Lotte opened her first studio, The Lotte Berk Studio, in the West End of London. Eventually, one of her American students, Lydia Bach, bought the rights to open a Lotte Berk Method studio in Manhattan, NY. It continued to grow when Burr Leonard and her husband opened a studio in Greenwich, Connecticut. It began to spread throughout the state of Connecticut. Burr and her husband began to develop the Lotte Berk method, focusing more on the physical therapy aspect of the routine. In 2001 their license expired, so the couple founded their own studio, and renamed The Bar Method. The Bar Method has become extremely successful, opening more than 65 studios in 18 different states across the U.S. and Canada.

Locations
United States: Agoura Hills, CA; Berkeley, CA; Brentwood, CA; Burbank, CA; Encino, CA; Hermosa Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA; Marin, CA; Marina Del Rey, CA; Newport Beach, CA; Oakland, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Palos Verdes, CA; Pasadena, CA; San Diego (Carlsbad), CA; San Diego (Carmel Mountain), CA; San Diego (Point Loma), CA; San Diego (Solana Beach), CA; San Francisco (Marina), CA; San Francisco (Downtown), CA; San Mateo, CA; San Ramon, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Silver Lake, CA; Tustin, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; West Hollywood, CA; West Los Angeles, CA; Boulder, CO; Denver-Cherry Creek, CO; Washington DC; Miami, FL; Orlando-Dr. Phillips, FL; Orlando- Winter Park, FL; Tampa-Westshore, FL; Atlanta- East Cobb, GA; Chicago (Gold Coast), IL; Chicago (Lakeview), IL; Chicago (Loop), IL; Chicago (Wicker Park), IL; Highland Park, IL; Naperville, IL; Kansas City (Leawood), KS; Baton Rouge, LA; Covington, LA; Bethesda, MD; North Potomac, MD; Boston, MA; Hingham, MA; St. Louis, MO; St. Louis (Brentwood), MO; Bernardsville, NJ; Englewood, NJ; Montclair, NJ; Mountain Lakes, NJ; Princeton, NJ; Ridgewood, NJ; Shrewsbury, NJ; Summit, NJ; New York City (SOHO), NY; Roslyn, NY; Rye Brook, NY; Portland, OR; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Dallas (Park Cities), TX; Houston-Montrose, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle (South Lake Union), WA; Seattle (Eastside), WA; Spokane, WA; Canada: West Vancouver, BC; Vancouver, BC;

Feedback
Typical results include better posture, weight loss, increased flexibility, toned muscles, mental focus, body connection, and increased stamina. Research has proven that people benefit most when attending class three to five times per week.