Anonymous
Post 09/12/2018 12:29     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:Hi! I know this is an old thread. If I can only afford to go 1x/week is it worth it/will it make a difference? I exercise the other days outside or at home...just really need to focus on core and this seems like it could be a great addition/supplement to my routine.


Yes, for sure. The Arms and Abs classes in particular are more core-focused than full body (but you'd miss the leg workout). They're not for beginners, so I'd get some classes under your belt and give them a try.

And, if you're only going once per week, I'd make sure you're taking one of the more experienced coaches. Even the new ones are good, of course, but having an experienced coach makes a big (positive) difference.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2018 12:19     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Hi! I know this is an old thread. If I can only afford to go 1x/week is it worth it/will it make a difference? I exercise the other days outside or at home...just really need to focus on core and this seems like it could be a great addition/supplement to my routine.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2018 19:38     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:It seems gimmicky to me. I think ultimately free weights (doing similar moves) are better than some of the stuff done with that machine.

Some of the ab work done on that machine can be done with a ball.

My feeling with a lot of those workouts is that people lose a lot of water weight. Because you have a lot of people crammed into a space and moving, you sweat a lot. That can often give the feeling of really having worked out.

I think with machines, you also run a greater risk of pulling and straining muscles. Again, I think compound movements with free weights can get the same results but are much safer and actually are better at building functional strength. The thing is that you don't necessarily drip with sweat if you aren't in a room full of sweaty people moving around, and so you may not *feel* as if you are getting a good workout.



You can think and feel all you want about this workout, but you clearly haven't tried it, i.e., you don't know what you're talking about. I rowed competitively for 10 years, which involved quite a bit of weight lifting (Olympic and power-) as part of that. I know how to lift well, and I know how to get to muscle failure. To hit the same level of muscle failure as I do regularly in solidcore, I'd need either a personal trainer designing and keeping track of my workouts, and spotting me during them, or a crap ton of free time to design and monitor my own training (plus a spotter). With solidcore, I get 50 hard minutes, and I'm out. I don't have to think about it outside of class, or pay a trainer, or worry about stress to my joints or pelvic floor, which can happen with compound lifts, especially if you're maxing out.

But, hey, why don't you try some classes, and then come back and opine.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2018 15:14     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
It seems gimmicky to me. I think ultimately free weights (doing similar moves) are better than some of the stuff done with that machine.

Some of the ab work done on that machine can be done with a ball.

My feeling with a lot of those workouts is that people lose a lot of water weight. Because you have a lot of people crammed into a space and moving, you sweat a lot. That can often give the feeling of really having worked out.

I think with machines, you also run a greater risk of pulling and straining muscles. Again, I think compound movements with free weights can get the same results but are much safer and actually are better at building functional strength. The thing is that you don't necessarily drip with sweat if you aren't in a room full of sweaty people moving around, and so you may not *feel* as if you are getting a good workout.

Anonymous
Post 03/08/2018 16:10     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:How do you all handle the ‘coach’ screaming in a microphone for an hour? That alone keeps me away..


LOL. That's why I go. I don't like quiet exercise. Very much need someone to scream at me to get it done.

Well done OP!!!
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2018 13:33     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:OP of this thread. After 4 weeks of regular [Solidcore] I am down 5lbs!


Awesome-congrats, OP! It's such a great workout.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2018 11:27     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
OP of this thread. After 4 weeks of regular [Solidcore] I am down 5lbs!
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2018 08:53     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
. Ryan, Kat, and Bethann for form. Ask them before class to keep an eye on your form and they will.

I haven’t taken class with Jenni but would assume she is good too-just have no personal experience.


Thanks, great advice
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2018 16:14     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:How similar is it to Pilates reformer?


Honestly not very similar at all. [Solidcore] is MUCH MUCH harder, you will leave dripping in sweat.

+1
It’s not even that similar to Lagree, the specific Pilates method it’s originally based on. I took a few Lagree classes in Denver and was almost bored by them.

And I think the coaches are terrific (shout out to Wildwood and Bethesda!). I prefer some better than others, but the best ones are really, really good.


I agree, great coaches! Who are some of your favorites from Bethesda?

Ryan-pure enthusiasm, great music, creative sequences
Bethann-very positive and encouraging, awesome leg sequences, and really kind-hearted
They’re both very down to earth and friendly, too, which I like. I go out of my way to take classes with them. I like Anne, Bridget, and Kat, too. Adina is newer but is also great-very upbeat and supportive.


Thanks for posting - I totally agree about Ryan and Bethann! I haven’t tried the others yet. Are there any that you’d specifically recommend on form corrections? I am more of a beginner and I need that. Thanks.

Ryan, Kat, and Bethann for form. Ask them before class to keep an eye on your form and they will.

I haven’t taken class with Jenni but would assume she is good too-just have no personal experience.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2018 10:56     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How similar is it to Pilates reformer?


Honestly not very similar at all. [Solidcore] is MUCH MUCH harder, you will leave dripping in sweat.

+1
It’s not even that similar to Lagree, the specific Pilates method it’s originally based on. I took a few Lagree classes in Denver and was almost bored by them.

And I think the coaches are terrific (shout out to Wildwood and Bethesda!). I prefer some better than others, but the best ones are really, really good.


I agree, great coaches! Who are some of your favorites from Bethesda?

Ryan-pure enthusiasm, great music, creative sequences
Bethann-very positive and encouraging, awesome leg sequences, and really kind-hearted
They’re both very down to earth and friendly, too, which I like. I go out of my way to take classes with them. I like Anne, Bridget, and Kat, too. Adina is newer but is also great-very upbeat and supportive.


Thanks for posting - I totally agree about Ryan and Bethann! I haven’t tried the others yet. Are there any that you’d specifically recommend on form corrections? I am more of a beginner and I need that. Thanks.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2018 08:21     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How similar is it to Pilates reformer?


Honestly not very similar at all. [Solidcore] is MUCH MUCH harder, you will leave dripping in sweat.

+1
It’s not even that similar to Lagree, the specific Pilates method it’s originally based on. I took a few Lagree classes in Denver and was almost bored by them.

And I think the coaches are terrific (shout out to Wildwood and Bethesda!). I prefer some better than others, but the best ones are really, really good.


I agree, great coaches! Who are some of your favorites from Bethesda?

Ryan-pure enthusiasm, great music, creative sequences
Bethann-very positive and encouraging, awesome leg sequences, and really kind-hearted
They’re both very down to earth and friendly, too, which I like. I go out of my way to take classes with them. I like Anne, Bridget, and Kat, too. Adina is newer but is also great-very upbeat and supportive.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2018 05:18     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How similar is it to Pilates reformer?


Honestly not very similar at all. [Solidcore] is MUCH MUCH harder, you will leave dripping in sweat.

+1
It’s not even that similar to Lagree, the specific Pilates method it’s originally based on. I took a few Lagree classes in Denver and was almost bored by them.

And I think the coaches are terrific (shout out to Wildwood and Bethesda!). I prefer some better than others, but the best ones are really, really good.


I agree, great coaches! Who are some of your favorites from Bethesda?
Anonymous
Post 02/16/2018 05:33     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How similar is it to Pilates reformer?


Honestly not very similar at all. [Solidcore] is MUCH MUCH harder, you will leave dripping in sweat.

+1
It’s not even that similar to Lagree, the specific Pilates method it’s originally based on. I took a few Lagree classes in Denver and was almost bored by them.

And I think the coaches are terrific (shout out to Wildwood and Bethesda!). I prefer some better than others, but the best ones are really, really good.
Anonymous
Post 02/15/2018 20:55     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
Anonymous wrote:How similar is it to Pilates reformer?


Honestly not very similar at all. [Solidcore] is MUCH MUCH harder, you will leave dripping in sweat.
Anonymous
Post 02/15/2018 20:44     Subject: How has Solidcore changed your body?
How similar is it to Pilates reformer?