u/nyc__alien

I genuinely wish [solidcore] did more themed/music-focused classes. Music is probably my BIGGEST motivator during a workout and WHAT I WOULD GIVEEEE for a Bad Bunny x El Alfa class 😭😭😭

Or honestly just give me reggaeton, EDM, house, dance, club music, 2000s/2010s throwbacks, ANYTHING with energy. I can literally dance at 5 AM if the playlist is good. 😂
Sometimes I get to class and it’s random mellow pop and I’m like… how am I supposed to survive 50 minutes of this??? I need to feel like I’m at the club while fighting for my life on the reformer.

I’m based in NYC/Manhattan, so if anyone knows coaches who consistently play reggaeton, Latin, EDM, house, dance, club/throwback music PLEASE drop their names!! Especially coaches with 7–8 AM classes because I’m trying to find my morning regulars.

Also… [solidcore] if you’re lurking: Bad Bunny x El Alfa theme. I am BEGGING.

Some solidcore studios in have become a heated workout at this point.

Some studios in NYC have become a heated workout at this point.

I have an unlimited Solidcore membership and I genuinely love it. I can’t make myself go to a regular gym, and I absolutely hate cardio.(except cycling)

Lately I’ve been thinking it’d be nice to add another class, maybe SoulCycle- to lean me out -once or twice a week just to mix things up. I already walk 17–20k steps a day, but I like working out 6 days a week and classes are the only thing that keep me consistent.

But… HOW are you guys affording this?? 😭 Between Solidcore, SoulCycle, rent, and everything else in NYC, I seriously don’t get it.

For those of you who have multiple boutique fitness memberships, what do you do for work? You don’t have to give an exact salary if you don’t want to, but I’m curious what kind of income makes this feel reasonable.

Some of y’all definitely have a secret supplier… of caffeine… I hope. 😭

Seriously though, what’s the pre-class routine? Coffee? Pre-workout? Breakfast? Good sleep? The energy is crazy.

I just saw a TikTok from a girl who said she was an unlimited member going 4–5x a week and ended up with a pretty serious injury. It honestly got me a little nervous.
I also go 4–5 times a week and I’ve never had any issues besides the usual soreness, especially after taking a few weeks off. My form is generally pretty good and I always try to listen to the coaches.
I know any type of exercise can lead to an injury if you’re not careful or if your form isn’t right, so I’m not trying to blame Solidcore or anything. I’m also pretty athletic and have played sports most of my life, so this still surprised me.

What do you guys think was the main issue here? Do you think injuries like this are usually from overuse, poor form, pushing through pain, or are they just rare freak accidents?

For those of you who’ve been going consistently for a long time, have you had any injuries or had to cut back because of them? That video definitely made me a little anxious, so I’d love to hear some real experiences.

I’m coming back after almost a 4-week break because I got sick. I’m an unlimited member and normally take 4–5 classes a week, so I’ve been doing Solidcore consistently for months.

I expected to be sore coming back, but my lower back is absolutely killing me. The rest of my muscles just feel normally sore, but my lower back is on another level. It wasn’t really hurting during class—it got much worse at night. Now im not POSITIVE this is from SC but nothing else it could be really.

Has anyone experienced this after taking a few weeks off? Is this just normal soreness from returning, or could I be overusing my lower back or doing something wrong? I’m not sure if it’s just DOMS or if I should pay more attention to my form.

Hey everyone! I know there have been a lot of discussions about volume levels in NYC studios, but I’m actually on the opposite side of the debate 😅

I’m looking for Manhattan studios and/or coaches that tend to play music on the louder side. I know that’s not everyone’s preference, but for me the music is a huge part of what keeps me motivated during class. Sometimes I feel like I can barely hear it, and I’d honestly rather have the music a little louder than the coach.

Any recommendations for studios, coaches, or class times with great energy and louder music?

I f-ing DESPISE people who let out demons in forms of grunts/hisses out of them. GET THEM BANNED JUST SHUT UP. Loud exhale pilates exhale my a$$ obviously u are disrupting since ur the ONLY ONE DOING IY.