I have worked out regularly for the past 20+ years, a variety of strength training, cardio, HIIT, running, walking, and Pilates. I still don't think I "look like" I work out, but I have maintained a healthy weight, and I hope I'm healthy inside despite not looking like a weight trainer or an athlete.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

DP - I did solidcore a lot in the Before Times. It’s not the same as heavy lifting but you’ll get stronger, for sure, if you work at it. I don’t think there’s a better workout for your core muscles (mostly abs, obliques, and lower back) out there. Upper body and lower body, it’s less specific but for core? Nothing better.

No matter the workout, diet and genetics make more of a difference in how you look. When I did solidcore, people thought I did CrossFit since I add muscle easily. Most women would have to get down to uncomfortably low body fat to “look like” they workout.

I don't agree. You can add muscle to your frame in a noticeable way if you train and eat to support it. You don't need to be super slim to look like you work out.

I never said super slim, I said low body fat, which is different. Adding noticeable muscle is not easy for most women, and even harder to do in a way that the muscle definition shows. I guess it also depends on what it means to “look like you work out.” The strong AF weight lifters I know aren’t DCUM’s preferred aesthetic, especially for women. Definitely wouldn’t think they did Pilates.

Whatever tomato tomahto. Don't agree that you need to be 'uncomfortable' either. Or that adding noticeable muscle is difficult for most women. Sounds like a lot of BS excuses.

There may be some variations due to genetics on how quickly some women can build muscle but anyone can do it if they eat and train properly (i.e. lifting heavy). You don't have to have ultra low body fat or huge bulging muscles in order to look fit.

Eh, you’re hiding behind “eat and train properly” and pretending those are easy when they’re not. Unless you’re a man, providing advice to men. I’m a woman who actually does put on muscle fairly easily, and a competitive athlete who has trained alongside many other women doing the same workouts as me. I know it’s not as easy as you’re claiming for most women.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

DP - I did solidcore a lot in the Before Times. It’s not the same as heavy lifting but you’ll get stronger, for sure, if you work at it. I don’t think there’s a better workout for your core muscles (mostly abs, obliques, and lower back) out there. Upper body and lower body, it’s less specific but for core? Nothing better.

No matter the workout, diet and genetics make more of a difference in how you look. When I did solidcore, people thought I did CrossFit since I add muscle easily. Most women would have to get down to uncomfortably low body fat to “look like” they workout.

I don't agree. You can add muscle to your frame in a noticeable way if you train and eat to support it. You don't need to be super slim to look like you work out.

I never said super slim, I said low body fat, which is different. Adding noticeable muscle is not easy for most women, and even harder to do in a way that the muscle definition shows. I guess it also depends on what it means to “look like you work out.” The strong AF weight lifters I know aren’t DCUM’s preferred aesthetic, especially for women. Definitely wouldn’t think they did Pilates.

Whatever tomato tomahto. Don't agree that you need to be 'uncomfortable' either. Or that adding noticeable muscle is difficult for most women. Sounds like a lot of BS excuses.

There may be some variations due to genetics on how quickly some women can build muscle but anyone can do it if they eat and train properly (i.e. lifting heavy). You don't have to have ultra low body fat or huge bulging muscles in order to look fit.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

DP - I did solidcore a lot in the Before Times. It’s not the same as heavy lifting but you’ll get stronger, for sure, if you work at it. I don’t think there’s a better workout for your core muscles (mostly abs, obliques, and lower back) out there. Upper body and lower body, it’s less specific but for core? Nothing better.

No matter the workout, diet and genetics make more of a difference in how you look. When I did solidcore, people thought I did CrossFit since I add muscle easily. Most women would have to get down to uncomfortably low body fat to “look like” they workout.

I don't agree. You can add muscle to your frame in a noticeable way if you train and eat to support it. You don't need to be super slim to look like you work out.

I never said super slim, I said low body fat, which is different. Adding noticeable muscle is not easy for most women, and even harder to do in a way that the muscle definition shows. I guess it also depends on what it means to “look like you work out.” The strong AF weight lifters I know aren’t DCUM’s preferred aesthetic, especially for women. Definitely wouldn’t think they did Pilates.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

DP - I did solidcore a lot in the Before Times. It’s not the same as heavy lifting but you’ll get stronger, for sure, if you work at it. I don’t think there’s a better workout for your core muscles (mostly abs, obliques, and lower back) out there. Upper body and lower body, it’s less specific but for core? Nothing better.

No matter the workout, diet and genetics make more of a difference in how you look. When I did solidcore, people thought I did CrossFit since I add muscle easily. Most women would have to get down to uncomfortably low body fat to “look like” they workout.

I don't agree. You can add muscle to your frame in a noticeable way if you train and eat to support it. You don't need to be super slim to look like you work out.

I agree. In case of women who lift weights somewhat seriously you can tell pretty easily that they work out, even if they are not ultra lean.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

DP - I did solidcore a lot in the Before Times. It’s not the same as heavy lifting but you’ll get stronger, for sure, if you work at it. I don’t think there’s a better workout for your core muscles (mostly abs, obliques, and lower back) out there. Upper body and lower body, it’s less specific but for core? Nothing better.

No matter the workout, diet and genetics make more of a difference in how you look. When I did solidcore, people thought I did CrossFit since I add muscle easily. Most women would have to get down to uncomfortably low body fat to “look like” they workout.

I don't agree. You can add muscle to your frame in a noticeable way if you train and eat to support it. You don't need to be super slim to look like you work out.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

Solidcore actually isn’t Pilates. It’s based on a method called Lagree. Not better or worse. Just very different animals despite the Megaformer looking somewhat like a reformer.

PP here - Solidcore describes their workout as: “solidcore is a high-intensity, low-impact full-body workout on a pilates-inspired reformer.” Well…damn, you are correct. Solidcore isn’t technically called Pilates. Thanks for clarifying. Truly sorry I added my personal experience with a similar (but not exact) workout on this thread.

Slow your roll there. It’s not a technicality. Nor is it a “similar workout.” Don’t take it personally.

Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I lift heavy and I look like I lift heavy, but a major reason for that is that my nutrition supports me achieving that look. If you decide to go the personal trainer route make sure you simultaneously get your nutrition in check too, otherwise you might be disappointed again.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

DP - I did solidcore a lot in the Before Times. It’s not the same as heavy lifting but you’ll get stronger, for sure, if you work at it. I don’t think there’s a better workout for your core muscles (mostly abs, obliques, and lower back) out there. Upper body and lower body, it’s less specific but for core? Nothing better.

No matter the workout, diet and genetics make more of a difference in how you look. When I did solidcore, people thought I did CrossFit since I add muscle easily. Most women would have to get down to uncomfortably low body fat to “look like” they workout.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

Solidcore actually isn’t Pilates. It’s based on a method called Lagree. Not better or worse. Just very different animals despite the Megaformer looking somewhat like a reformer.

PP here - Solidcore describes their workout as: “solidcore is a high-intensity, low-impact full-body workout on a pilates-inspired reformer.” Well…damn, you are correct. Solidcore isn’t technically called Pilates. Thanks for clarifying. Truly sorry I added my personal experience with a similar (but not exact) workout on this thread.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes because they can't stop talking about how they do pilates

Yep, the same way that I know if someone does cross fit or barre bar or peloton

THIS! And they never look as good as they think.

I CAN tell when someone lifts weights.

I can tell when someone SHOULD be lifting weights.

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Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

Solidcore actually isn’t Pilates. It’s based on a method called Lagree. Not better or worse. Just very different animals despite the Megaformer looking somewhat like a reformer.

Anonymous wrote:The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

I'm curious about Solidcore. You've made quite a commitment. Does it make you feel better on a day to day basis?

I'm focusing on heavy weights right now. I go to a really simple affordable gym. I'm getting stronger.

The past 5-years I’ve done solidcore intensely. I try to go 4x/week. I do all the advanced moves and put on more resistance than they recommend. For as much time, effort and money I’ve contributed I definitely DO NOT look like I go to Pilates. So sad. I’m damn strong though. I almost always think I need to quit and just hire a personal trainer for heavy lifting.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes because they can't stop talking about how they do pilates

Yep, the same way that I know if someone does cross fit or barre bar or peloton

THIS! And they never look as good as they think.

I CAN tell when someone lifts weights.

Lol. They probably looks better than your flabby size 22 self.