Solid Core vs RTR vs Club Pilates

[Anonymous]

Has anyone does all of these by chance? Or even 2 of them to compare? I do Pilates Reformer classes regularly at RTR or McLean Pilates. Is Club Pilates like a typical reformer pilates class (the ads come off a little gimicky like are they throwing cario in? but that could be a wrong perception). And what about Solid Core, why do people say its harder than Pilates? Any info would be helpful!

[Anonymous]

^oops above meant through Cardio in. Like "jumping" off the bar, etc that aren't typical pilates moves.

[Anonymous]

Can’t do comparison but I workout a lot and solid core is the hardest workout I’ve ever done in my life.

[Anonymous]

Went to a few classes at CLub Pilates. Used to go to RTR often. Comparing the two, Club Pilates felt more corporate. After all, they’re franchises. Heavy sales pitching, rules around how many classes you have to take before moving on to the next level, blah blah blah. I heard instructors there have lots of rules they have to follow in terms of class choreography. Between the two I liked RTR better.

Solidcore is Lagree method. Created by a body builder. Meant to be high intensity. Different animal altogether from Pilates.

[Anonymous]

Wow, thank you super helpful!

[Anonymous]

Club Pilates only works with people who have a lot of flexibility in their schedule. You can't sign up for classes until your payment hits, but classes fill up at least 2 weeks in advance, so there is always a 2-week period where you can't get into a class unless you are willing to go during off hours (I work in an office that is not close to a CP location).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Club Pilates only works with people who have a lot of flexibility in their schedule. You can't sign up for classes until your payment hits, but classes fill up at least 2 weeks in advance, so there is always a 2-week period where you can't get into a class unless you are willing to go during off hours (I work in an office that is not close to a CP location).

I use class pass so don't have that issue but you can only book out a week in advance so agree the available classes are limited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Club Pilates only works with people who have a lot of flexibility in their schedule. You can't sign up for classes until your payment hits, but classes fill up at least 2 weeks in advance, so there is always a 2-week period where you can't get into a class unless you are willing to go during off hours (I work in an office that is not close to a CP location).

I left CP for this reason. It got old to spend so much time trying to book classes.

[Anonymous]

Just canceled my Club Pilates for the reasons listed above. It is nearly impossible to get classes though I do like the instructors. When the instructor says, "see you next week", literally, that's not possible... it's super frustrating. Headed back to RTR...

[Anonymous]

I take classes at McLean RTR, Pilates of McLean and I did one class at SolidCore just to try it out. RTR is the best for my schedule and I have my fav instructors. When I don't want to go over my limit, I go to McLean pilates and always enjoy a class there on the weekend when I go. I had been taking 2 or 2plus classes at RTR for a few months before going to my first Solid Core class. I thought I was going to die! It was so hard. The instructor said I did well, but I felt so weak. Those classes are intense and difficult for sure. In the end I decided since I like the early early AM classes, I just can't get into the pounding music that early in the morning so back to RTR I go happily.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I take classes at McLean RTR, Pilates of McLean and I did one class at SolidCore just to try it out. RTR is the best for my schedule and I have my fav instructors. When I don't want to go over my limit, I go to McLean pilates and always enjoy a class there on the weekend when I go. I had been taking 2 or 2plus classes at RTR for a few months before going to my first Solid Core class. I thought I was going to die! It was so hard. The instructor said I did well, but I felt so weak. Those classes are intense and difficult for sure. In the end I decided since I like the early early AM classes, I just can't get into the pounding music that early in the morning so back to RTR I go happily.

This is OP, thanks!

I also go to Pilates of McLean sometimes but my issue is that although I love the owner and she has so much enthusiasm, she doesn't focus as much on form as they do at RTR. I'm often having to look at others (and see others doing the same) to make sure I'm doing the right thing (I take level 2 at RTR so I'm not a newbie).

[Anonymous]

If you are level 2 at RTR, give Solidcore a try. It’s very difficult, and focused on small pulses to get the muscle to shake and fail. I get results and I go to change things up, but I don’t get that stretched out feeling from the reformer. Also it’s dark, loud, and like any place, it’s takes a few tries to find instructors you like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Went to a few classes at CLub Pilates. Used to go to RTR often. Comparing the two, Club Pilates felt more corporate. After all, they’re franchises. Heavy sales pitching, rules around how many classes you have to take before moving on to the next level, blah blah blah. I heard instructors there have lots of rules they have to follow in terms of class choreography. Between the two I liked RTR better.

Solidcore is Lagree method. Created by a body builder. Meant to be high intensity. Different animal altogether from Pilates.

Interesting, the owner/Lead teacher at Pilates of McLean just posted a real from Lagree training. Wonder if they’re going to change up some of their style of classes.

[Anonymous]

RTR is starting to feel corporate like Club Pilates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:RTR is starting to feel corporate like Club Pilates.

Agreed. A lot of the recent changes and price hikes rub me the wrong way.