How hard is solidcore for someone heavily overweight looking to get into shape?

[Anonymous]

It is located in my apartment complex area so incredibly convenient but I’m out of shape.

[Anonymous]

I lift 3x/week and do OTF 5x/week. That first class kicked my ass so hard I never even saw it coming. The class was challenging; the next morning was painful.

That being said, do what you can. Everyone is so focused on their own agony that no one cares what you are doing. The only comment I’ll make is that is it expensive. I know you said it was convenient and there’s a lot to be said for that, but will you really get your moneys worth out of the class right now?

If you go, go to the beginner class. Coaches provide more direction and the transitions between moves are longer.

[Anonymous]

You won't get in shape by going to solidcore. Go to OTF instead.

[Anonymous]

Are you looking to lose weight? Or is your primary concern getting into the best shape given your current fitness level?

[Anonymous]

Solidcore is less about weight and more about fitness. There are people in my class who are probably objectively overweight by BMI. It’s about strength. If you’ve never worked out it’s probably not the place for you. Being overweight itself is not a dealbreaker.

[Anonymous]

Why do you say you won’t get in shape by going to [solidcore]? Is it bc of the lack of cardio?

[Anonymous]

Losing weight is 90% diet. Which is why I'm overweight. But I'm very strong.

Solidcore is really hard. I lifted regularly for a year before I started, and like the other poster, the first class kicked my butt. The oblique moves still make me want to cry.

Unlike my weight lifting classes where I saw some obese people, I've never seen an obese person at solidcore. Not sure why, but it's not really a beginner's class.

[Anonymous]

solidcore is one of the hardest physical things I've done, and as a former rower, I've done some hard things. OTF, while not objectively easy, is much easier to modify into a doable form than solidcore is. Even at its "easiest" level, it's still super hard.

As others have said, it's about strength, and anyone can build that. I think it's best for people who can at least hold a plank on their toes for a minute; less than that, and you should work your way up before shelling out. Just my opinion, you can certainly start wherever you are, as long as you're willing to be humbled and to work hard.