Solidcore

There are a number of things that make [solidcore] worth your time, and worth a five star rating. The workout, the coaches, and the people in the room taking class with you push you to a new fitness level that would be impossible to achieve in any other setting. This workout relies on digging deep inside of yourself to find a layer of self-​accountability that is needed to conquer many challenges and obstacles in life — not just when it comes to working out. The coaches are trained well, and go through a rigorous program that consists of learning the anatomy of the body, the science behind the workout, and the best way to effectively plan sequences for each class that keep clients safe and challenged. I’ve found the most positive experiences have come from getting to know the coaches and the clients and fully immersing myself in the community. As a client, I enjoy watching my own body change and feeling the sense of confidence and pride come through as a result. Any time I bring a friend along to try out a class they are always fully blown away by the experience, stating that it was unlike anything they’d ever done before. I always enjoy talking with new folks after class and seeing both an expression of shock as well as motivation to tackle the challenge. The best advice I have for a new client is to go into the workout with an open mind, try not to be disappointed with yourself throughout the class, and remember that it’s possible to feel humbled and challenged without feeling discouraged. You can do it!

Probably the hardest (but most satisfying) workout I’ve ever done. I’ve tried so many of DC’s exercise studios, and Solidcore has challenged me the most — both mentally and physically. This class definitely requires perseverance, but I guarantee you will be happy you tried it if you are a person who is interested in learning new things and willing to push yourself. I am still getting the hang of it (and probably will be for a while), but am excited to continue improving and getting stronger! The studio is clean and welcoming, and the instructors are all amazing and very supportive of beginners like me (I especially enjoyed Anina’s class). Try it! And don’t forget to be patient with yourself and with the process!

I’ve never been to a workout where the community was just as good at the workout but this place is it. [solidcore] is tough — I’ll admit that. With the goal of bringing your muscles to failure, it will be intense! But that’s why it works and why I love it so much. There are a lot of studios in the fitness community that claim to help you become the strongest version of yourself, but here at solidcore especially with how well the whole team supports and develops new coaches, you are always guaranteed to spend 50 minutes pushing yourself. The cool thing is no one is screaming at you or telling you you’re not good enough for it. It’s a place where their is constant opportunity for you — and you alone — to push yourself. And that’s a gift, in my opinion, that the [solidcore] community thinks you’re worth pushing yourself. Hands down, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be at 6 a.m. than in class here.

[solidcore] is truly an amazing workout. It’s a super effective 50 minute total body workout that will humble you each an every time. It’s definitely challenging (physically AND mentally), but the results are amazing. It’s super low impact, so great for all folks. The community is super welcoming, accepting of everyone, and keeps me coming back for more! It’s my go-​to workout and wouldn’t change that for anything!

I’m a crossfitter and a triathlete. I don’t regularly do solidcore, but when I do, I always enjoy the change of pace! I was skeptical of how difficult the workout would be at first, but always leave sweating, tired and sore (in the best way)! There are a lot of way to scale the workouts up or done and the instructors do a really good job of determining who is ready for more resistance and who needs to back off a bit.
In my normal workouts, we don’t do a lot of specific «core» work, but it’s very important to my overall fitness and performance so I like to be able to pop in every now and again.
The instructors put a lot of time, effort and planning into both their initial training and to each workout. They know their customers by name in the system and by face which is great.
In addition to «normal» classes, I’ve also attended «mock» classes of instructors in training, which are a budget-​friendly way to check out the workout and also provide feedback in a low-​stress environment for everyone, including the future trainer.

5 stars all around! If you’re looking for an incredibly intense full-​body workout, that has little to no impact on your joints, then you have to give this a try. The 50 minute workout is over in the blink of an eye, and you are working for the duration of it. There’s no time for taking a break here. The coaches will push you to your limits, but do it in an encouraging way. They really challenge what you think you’re capable of and push you to go beyond that. You’ll also never take the same class more than once, so it’s impossible to get bored here, and you’ll never plateau. Cathedral Commons is also extremely clean and well maintained, and the people that go to take classes and the coaches are all amazing. It’s definitely a fun community to be a part of.
I really can’t speak highly enough about [solidcore], and this location and all the coaches are top notch.

Really horrendous. I am a loyal soul cycler/​cross fitter/​half marathon runner. Everyone told me to try this place– I walked out mid class b/​c the girl teaching it was reading from a book /​had no clue what she was doing /​confused by her own workout. I know a ton of athletes/​runners/​etc and I will highly recommend against this place. It was a total disaster– walked out last night with 30 mins to go b/​c I was really only staying out of pity. I was not getting anything out of it/​the instructor needs a lot of work /​and I was not enjoying myself. I wish I had tried Charly william’s class– apparently she is fantastic. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t really bother going back.

Love [solidcore] and this community! The workout three times a week has completely changed my body. It is the perfect compliment to my HIIT training — I am stronger and can push my body harder and longer. The coaches are so supportive, but they have high expectations for you! You will not regret taking this class.

I’m a fitness instructor and a group fitness junkie, and I thought I had seen and done the best and hardest workouts possible. Then I came to [solidcore] for the first time about a year ago, and its still the only thing that can truly kick my ass. I’ve noticed a significant change in my body’s appearance and ability since I’ve started going regularly, and I love being a part of the badass community of coaches and clients.

I absolutely love [solidcore]. Every class is challenging and leaves you feeling super accomplished. The coaches are the perfect mix of encouraging and fun. Try it, you won’t regret it!

Solidcore is an hour of straight core punishment. It is a serious test of limits and if weren’t for Charly I can honestly say you wouldn’t find me within a mile of Solidcore! She is just sweet enough to keep me coming back to see her, but tough enough to make me not forget that my core is burning all the way down to my soul.

I came to solidcore over a year ago, after having two broken ribs — with the goal of ‘getting back into shape’ — and I did exactly that! This did not come easily, but with the constant support of the coaches (Linda, Jordan, Jacob, Philip, James, Anina) over the last year — I have achieved so much. This is one of the hardest workouts one will ever do — but it is worth every class. The staff are very friendly and supportive, and are amazing at working with newcomers of all skills and abilities and create an undeniable welcoming environment. After many classes, I just took my 100^th class, look much different from the intense work out, my golf game has improved, and have made great new friends, and I am thrilled to be part of the [solidcore] family.
Don’t be afraid to take a class, it is hard fro everyone no matter what skill level — but once you conquer the machine, as all moves are done on a megformer (takes about 3 classes to get comfortable with the machine) — and can focus on the workout– you will love the results!

Obsessed with this place. Best workout I’ve ever had and I’ve tried everything.
I’m moving to NYC, so please open a studio in the city soon! Not sure if I can live without it!

I’ve been taking classes for almost two years at SolidCore (DC locations) and it is by far the most challenging, intense yet fun workout I’ve ever experienced! I mostly take Jo, Charly, Jess and Sara’s classes and they are awesome, very encouraging and they push you further than you think you can go.
SolidCore has been the perfect compliment to my marathon training. My core and glute strength gained from SolidCore has totally improved my running. I would highly recommend this workout if you are looking for a mental and physical challenge and want to workout with a supportive athletic community.

Really blown away by the entire experience, the most fun & most challenging work-​out I’ve had in a long time.

OMG. This nearly killed me, but it was a good kind of death, lol. High intensity low impact exercises that will push you to your breaking point. My friends had put the fear in me before I went so I didn’t know what to expect. Expect to sweat and cry! There is no workout like this. Jordan was awesome and VERY helpful. Made the whole experience much easier to comprehend. Woke up the next morning and felt almost every muscle in my body. This location is a lot out of my way… but I would come back

Solodcore rocks! It is, by far, the most intense workout I’ve ever had. I’ve been going religiously now for well over a year and I’m solid in places I had no idea I was flabby. I’m getting compliments from all my friends and my other workouts seem much easier from my super strong core, legs and butt.
Charly is my favorite and even when they open Maryland studios, I’ll still drive to Cathedral Commons just to experience her particular brand of torture.

I really am addicted to going to [solidcore] I workout at the gym casually every week but I don’t really get runners high as they say… I feel different about solidcore because I’m really happy and excited to go and get a very challenging workout and feel really proud about the burn I feel in my legs and abs after. After the workout I have really good energy. It’s worth the hard work because their coaches are really encouraging and positive and get you to push farther than you otherwise would. Jo’s arms and abs class is one of my favorites too I noticed a serious change in my arms and shoulders

In a nutshell — [solidcore] is an incredibly efficient and effective way to strength train without bulking up. A great cross training option for pretty much any athlete. Since I started doing it last November, I’ve seen improvements in my strength, speed and endurance in a variety of different sports (everything from boxing to swimming to running). And best of all — you build definition in everything superrrr fast (getting my abs ready for summer has never been easier!)
I won’t spend too much time ranting about the workout because it’s already been said by others here. But Cathedral Commons is probably my favorite of the [solidcore] facilities. It’s spacious and not as crowded as the studios downtown and the machines are newer than at some of the other studios so they are in a little better shape.
If you are curious and want to check out a class, I highly recommend Charly and Jo for coaches. Both are great at helping you not just get a good workout but really understand how each move you do works the specific muscles and why you do them in a specific order. And both have great personalities, though very different. Charly’s super high energy and will make you laugh through class, Jo is pretty chill and a little more serious but is quietly hilarious. Both take the time to get to know you so they can give you more personalized feedback and are extremely motivating and supportive so you will leave class feeling like you worked your body to the max.
Yes — it’s expensive, but it’s on par with other «boutique fitness» gyms in the area. But it’s money well spent investing in your body, and less than a regular personal trainer’s hourly rate. Plus, the people you will meet are great (I’ve become fast friends with coaches and other clients alike) and the instructors are well trained. And there are off-​peak hour classes and promotions frequently so you can make it a bit more reasonable. So get in a class and try it. You won’t be sorry.

Incredible workout for EVERYONE!!! Inspirational staff, beautiful studio, great location!!! «Become the stronger version of you»
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