Our Story
25 Years.
One Standard.
The story behind the barre movement — and why FIT is the next chapter.
The Founder
Where It Started.
Richard Giorla has spent over 25 years understanding what people truly need from fitness — not just one discipline, but a complete approach to movement, strength, and wellbeing. That deep knowledge became the foundation for everything he has built.
The fitness landscape is rich and varied — Cardio Barre, HIIT, Mat Pilates, Yoga each offer something powerful on their own. Richard saw an opportunity to bring them all together one beautiful studio, led by the same high standard of instruction that has always defined his work.
FIT by Cardio Barre is the expression of that vision. One beautiful studio. One membership. Every discipline — taught by top-tier instructors who bring genuine expertise, passion, and years of experience to every class.
Richard Giorla — Founder, Cardio Barre (2001) & FIT (2026)
25 Years in Fitness
The Cardio Barre Story.
Cardio Barre was born in Los Angeles in 2001 — a studio grounded in the belief that great fitness instruction requires genuine expertise. Richard Giorla brought his background as a dancer and choreographer to create a method that was precise, low-impact, and deeply effective for all bodies.
Over the years, that method found its audience across the United States and internationally — a community of people who valued movement that was intelligent, sustainable, and expertly led.
FIT by Cardio Barre is the next chapter. Drawing on everything learned across 25 years, Richard now brings his expertise across all the major fitness disciplines — Cardio Barre, HIIT, Mat Pilates, and Yoga — together in one beautiful Los Angeles studio. One membership. One standard. Everything you need.