About twice a year, a group of fit, athletic, brainy rockstars go through our bari training program. It’s an intensive six-week full immersion program where they sweat alongside clients, receive training and coaching from bari’s top trainers and bust their brains and butts so they can test out and become full-fledged trainers.

It’s not for the weak of heart. Not everyone makes it through. But the ones who do, nail it.

Not only do our trainees learn how to nail our signature moves, but they build their bodies into bari-machines and their minds into forces of power and positivity. Kara, Kat and I handpicked and trained these beasts and couldn’t be prouder of them. They’re fearless, tough on themselves and thirsty for more. That’s what links them, but here’s some insight into what makes each of them a unique and original bari badass:

aj blankenship (nyc): This guy’s a powerhouse. His class is non-stop fun from start to finish. From my experience, if you catch his eye in the mirror, you’re going to get a heavy dose of energy from this muscle-y, smiley, lovable superman.

aj quick tip: bring a towel. don’t let his sweetness fool you, every trampoline sesh with him ends in a pool of sweat.

chelsea bonosky (nyc): This lady’s got moves and style, my friends. She makes bari (and you) look gooooood with her super cool vibes and tough as nails classes. Want to take your so-so dance moves to professional status? Check her out.

chelsea quick tip: expect a confidence boost. sensory cardio with this dance queen makes you feel like you’re in a music video.

melanie gallo (nyc): This little bundle of energy knows how to get you through the toughest parts of class. Her dry sense of humor comes out at exactly the right times, keeping you focused and able to get more burn out of even the hardest moments.

melanie quick tip: prepare for rock solid abs. she’ll kill you in scorpion while making you laugh, making your abs burn out even more. you’re welcome.

quincie hydock (nyc): You may never meet anyone as nice as Quincie. But not only does this sweetheart give you the patience and kindness to make everyone feel comfortable, she has incredible body knowledge. She knows exactly how to get more out of you in every position which means even better results for you.

quincie quick tip: don’t let her calm and kind demeanor trick you into thinking she’ll be easy on you. before you know it, she’ll burn out every muscle group to fatigue. but she’ll do it with a smile.

madelaine o’connell (nyc): You may have seen Madelaine around bari for the past two years. She started as a client and we loved her so much we had to have her train with us. She has just become a trainer but this woman knows the bari method inside and out.

madelaine quick tip: you’ll feel like your mind is being read. madelaine knows bari from both sides of the client experience so she knows how to get the most out of her classes.

ashley wilking (nyc): If you want to feel good, take Ashley’s class. Not only does she give you a high intensity workout, she makes you feel completely at home. Her warmth is only surpassed by her intense desire to make you sweat.

ashley quick tip: prepare yourself for thigh gap. this lady has some killer legs series and knows how to get you to smile your way through them.

chelsea rush (newport beach): Don’t let her Polly Pocket exterior fool you-this little nugget is an epic machine packed in a small frame. She’ll be your frenemy after one class. She sweetly tells you to “go mentally prepare yourself in the studio” (yup, that’s a real quote) and then delivers the sweatiest class this side of the Mississippi.

chelsea quick tip: get ready to surprise yourself. she sets you up with perfect form from the first rep so you feel every. single. one.