![]() ![]() Our class’ floor session delivered more arms than the abs on this particular Monday, about a 75/25 split, with the majority of dedicated ab work coming in the first 15-minute segment. Mentally, we loved this approach because after knocking out our first rounds, we were already halfway through the torture we willingly signed ourselves up for. Chris filled us in on the 15/9/6 minute class structure, hitting the floor and treadmill for 15 minutes each, before working our way further down the ladder. We found ourselves assigned to the floor group first, and quickly set up our bench with a pair of 12- to 15-pound dumbbells and a resistance band, secured underneath the bench for curls and such. Surrounded by an army of seriously fit athletes, we knew the HIIT class would elicit just that–high intensity. Sounds plain and simple, but that would be naïve to think. The good thing was our instructor, Chris Mcclendon, was reared up and ready to go with all the energy we needed to get through the 60-minute session. In hindsight, this was probably a poor choice should’ve opted for a post-workout smoothie from their in-house smoothie bar. Literally though, we stopped at Dig Inn on Boylston before class to fuel up. We found ourselves digging deep to muster up the energy to tackle the 7:40 p.m. encore class. But don’t get it twisted–the sprint intervals on the treadmill still get us…every time! After the Friday-through-Sunday line up of Total Body classes, the Abs & Arms class proves to be a nice break for our legs. When Monday rolls around, Barry’s Bootcamp regulars rejoice. You can even place your order before class to ensure that your drink is waiting for you when you are done class. A kick ass smoothie bar with any combination you could ever dream up. It is all capped off with the “Fuel Bar”. The amenities are some of the best in town. Although, we did notice a line forming for the showers, but that just seems the norm these days. The men’s & women’s locker rooms each have two showers and are stocked with MALIN+ GOETZ bath products, self locking lockers and complimentary towels. The locker rooms are spacious, airy and clean. If you don’t know what we mean, you now have another reason to go to Barry’s. But truthfully, you probably wouldn’t mind having most of these people on top of you…ahem. You’ll have just the amount of space you need to break a major sweat and not feel like people are on top of you. There are 25 treadmills lined against a mirrored wall, and another 25 staggered step benches facing the opposite wall. It’s money. The workout room is one narrow, yet efficiently utilized room. Walking into Barry’s is like entering a concrete warehouse posing as a fitness studio. His awesome pounding beats brought the vibe up and got us pressing the speed dial faster. He’s definitely not a softy, in the best way. His tone is commanding with a sense of encouragement. He brings the heat right out of the gate. His outfit may just have been the best thing we’ve seen in weeks. The only complaint would be that there were too many variations on exercises on the Floor packed into a 1 hour class. Insider Tip: When the instructor yells out “”Treadmill at a 12 incline!”” that means 12.0 not 1.2. We almost got shot out the back (use the rails if you need to, judgement free zone). Although we did close out the workout with “”Around the World”” – side shuffles, back pedals and an all out sprint for a minute. Our time on the treadmill was interval based hill and sprint work. At some point we had to attach resistance bands to our ankles, cuff ourselves and do weird shit. Floor consists of dumbbell movements, core exercises, squats, mountain climbers, push ups, planks (every variation) and lunges (lots of them). The class is split between high-intensity cardio on a Woodway Treadmill and Floor. They roll with the traditional gym rat approach: Monday’s – Arms & Abs, Tuesday – Butt & Legs, Wednesday – Chest, Back, Abs, Thursday – More Abs, Friday – Full Body. It was Friday at Barry’s which means Full Body workouts. It’s not for everyone, but for those of you who walk in the door we promise, you will leave wanting more. Show up and get ready to be put through the ringer. ![]() If you want to feel like you’re back in preseason in high school or college this is your jam. In a nutshell, this is where the athletes come to play men and women. If you are looking to get your butt kicked, sweat hard, feel the burn and flat out get fitter, this is your jam. If you are looking to tune out, find your emotional center and go through the motions this isn’t your jam.
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