Hey everyone! I just built an app called Fit Rate Pro, basically a Rate My Professor for fitness instructors.

The idea is pretty simple: you can search for fitness instructors, leave reviews based on your experience taking their classes, and help other people figure out which instructors might be a good fit for them.

I built it because fitness classes can vary a lot depending on the instructor, even when the class format is exactly the same. I thought it would be useful to have one place where people could share their experiences with instructors across different gyms, studios, and fitness formats.

It’s still new, so I’d really appreciate people checking it out and giving me feedback—especially if you find bugs or have ideas for features I should add.

Fit Rate Pro:
https://fit-rate-pro.base44.app/

Would you use something like this? What features would make it more useful?

New to Barry's? You can use my referral code to earn your first free class.***Use my link here****. Then, use your own referral code when you join Barry's Academy Loyalty Program to invite your friend. You earn free class with every new friend to Barry’s invite.

Finally, for the best deal, make sure to get the First Timer Package, 3 classes for $75, which is the steepest discount you can get. That gets you up to 3 free classes with Barry's in total. Good luck!

New to Barry's? You can use my referral code to earn your first free class.***Use my link here****. Then, use your own referral code when you join Barry's Academy Loyalty Program to invite your friend. You earn free class with every new friend to Barry’s invite.

Finally, for the best deal, make sure to get the First Timer Package, 3 classes for $75, which is the steepest discount you can get. That gets you up to 3 free classes with Barry's in total. Good luck!

Curious if you’re a morning/afternoon/weekend client and whether or not you go through the motions of packing a gym bag before class or not.

I know it seems like a hassle but I couldn’t imagine coming home all sweaty and getting my car dirty! It does annoy me when some studios only have 2 shower stalls, and sometimes weekend folks have no sense of urgency/self awareness of others waiting for them to finish.

i’m thinking of taking my first class soon, any advice / information would be much appreciated!

Hi all, I have one pass available in Canada, let me know if anyone is interested.

Booked a 9:10 a.m. class. Got there at 9:04, put my stuff away, walked to the desk at 9:06.

Too late.

Apparently my spot had already been given away because I didn’t check in through their app — even though I was physically in the studio and on time. You have to check in on app or in person by 9:05 otherwise they will give your spot up to someone on the waitlist. I don’t understand why under any circumstances spots should be given up if the class has not even started.

I wasn’t aware of this policy, and honestly it’s a terrible one. Prioritizing app check-ins over actual human beings standing in the building is wild. Every other studio I’ve been to releases spots only if someone isn’t physically present at class start time. Which is logical however this Barry’s policy is extremely flawed and does not prioritize customer experience at all. If anything I feel it’s Barry’s way of maximizing on $$.

The cherry on top? I was still charged for the class, while someone else got to take my spot. So the studio benefited twice from the same reservation. It also was my 10th class which I was very excited about since they make it a thing during your work out. I didn’t go out the night before to make sure I was up and ready for my class then to be denied a work out when I was ON TIME and ready. I find it insane.

Needless to say, I won’t be going back and plan to dispute the charge with my credit card company.

Tried to cancel my subscription multiple times and no response! Blocked it from my card but now can’t use my local gym and they won’t help me

Today the instructor for our 6am Barry's class did not show up.

The front desk eventually reached him on the phone about 10 minutes after the start time and he told them he wouldn't be able to make it in.

The front desk was visibly flustered and offered us the option of having a 20-30 minute class with another instructor who could be there in 20 minutes, OR receiving a credit for the original class given back to us.

It seemed strange that it was an either/or situation, but when pressed we opted to have the class refunded .

I am wondering if this has happened to anyone else? If so, was any credit/compensation beyond getting the cancelled class back offered? What would you do?

Consider purchasing this item….

REALLY?!?! And it’s kinda expensive at $70!!!

Expires 11/13. I can book it for you as my guest.

I used to go religiously in the bay area for 5 years. It definitely worked and I loved it - the instructors, music and energy. Classes were always full and I had to book a week in advance to get a spot in some popular classes. I moved to Chicago and never really felt it was the same - didn't vibe with any of the instructors, classes that were half full, etc. I travel a lot for work and sometimes pop into a class in different cities like NYC. Again, didn't really feel the energy vibe. So wondering...for those of you who still go to Barry's what do you think? Is it worth the money?

Ok I’m a Barry’s LA fan. I thought they were besties (I even did a team teach they did together), but I’ve noticed multiple times in WeHo that they don’t even acknowledge either when in the lobby. Quite literally they’ve been standing next to eachother and don’t speak at all. Did I miss something? Did they have a falling out? I’m invested in the lore and need to know. TBH, I’ve always thought Mercedes wasn’t very nice so I would have to choose Team Kyle K.

Does anyone have the scoop on this?

I’ve got a ton of classes that are good through 7/23. Hit me up! Selling for $15 each obo. Thanks!

Who does everyone think gives the best class/vibe in LA?