Barry's Arlington

It’s truly the best workout. I used to travel into DC for class. We’re really lucky to have this in the neighborhood. It will up your fitness game.

I belong to orange theory and had a free pass through my apartment building to try Barry’s for 2 classes. Wow it was really tough! I would hesitate to recommend this to a beginner - it was a tough class for someone who goes to orange theory multiple times per week. The treadmill was the most difficult part of class - at orange theory you pace yourself, at Barry’s the speeds are high and the instructor paces you (with incline too!). I thought the floor was easier than orange theory but also very different. We used bands mostly and at orange theory we use dumbbells and rarely bands. It’s more expensive than orange theory - and I don’t think I can afford two premium gym memberships, but I am considering buying a package of a few classes. I really enjoyed my experience!

This review more than Barry's is about Kevin DiMichele. Don't get me wrong, Barry's at Clarendon is really good and I am very happy with my classes and experience there. But Kevin is a wonderful coach/trainer/class lead. I have taken Barry's classes in DC, Clarendon, and LA and he is by far the best trainer I have had. Not only he knows exactly what is coming next and is on top of the routine the whole time, but also he explains everything very clearly, and doesn't assume that everyone knows everything. His routines also have a very good flow. Also, he very well knows when to switch to another movement and change it up. If you have been to Barry's you know that the music is loud, so sometimes when the trainer doesn't speak clearly and loud enough, it is hard to hear them. With Kevin, you don't have that issue at all. He is funny and charming too and he pushes you when needed as well. Overall I really like his classes and I do my best to move things around and take his classes if my schedule allows. He is out of the DC Barry's but I have only taken his classes in Clarendon.

One of the best fitness studios Clarendon has to offer is Barry’s. I remember when I first started as a client at Barry’s and after 6 years I haven’t found anything anything better in terms of group fitness. The best in the game!

I have loved Barry's for a few years and the opening of Clarendon has been great for not having to cross the river and brave parking in Dupont circle. They took great precaution with covid prevention & the studio is stunning. Looking forward to when it opens back up so I can continue going consistently. Barry's is truly the best workout I've ever done