[solidcore] Soho

Laura Pachnos is an animal. She made this class so fun, engaging and informative enough for a first timer to keep up. She made time fly even though every plank felt endless. [solidcore]’s brand reputation is hard core and I am definitely coming back for the intensity, but mainly for Laura.

the majority of coaches have the perfect balance of being supportive/encouraging and challenging, pushing me to stay in the work just a little longer every time, even when I don't think I can, and I always end up surprising myself! highly HIGHLY encourage you to look for Laura P., Emily M., and Keon H.'s classes, they are my three faves at the Soho location :)

Renee is the best fitness instructor I've ever had! Her upbeat attitude and encouragement make the class go by so fast! I was also sore for days!!

Receptionist on Wednesday 3/26 at 10am was incredibly rude to me. She should not be in a customer facing role at this company. After calling multiple times in advance to say I would be a couple minutes late, she assured me it would be fine if I arrived within the 5 minute grace period. I did, I arrived 2 minutes late. When I got there, she berated me saying that she asked the instructor who said I couldn’t come in because it was my first time with Solidcore. If it’s the instructors choice, fine, but from there how this woman handled it was up to her (she handled it poorly). Keep in mind, I had commuted 30 minutes to make it to this class, and it was something I was looking forward to trying. Needless to say, I won’t be coming back. When I asked it they could provide me a class credit, she said that since I booked through a third party, there was nothing they could do. I asked for the manager to contact me, she said she would, and several days later, I have heard nothing. It was not just the lack of policy communication for first timers, but the nasty way this woman handled it which left a bad taste in my mouth and ruined my impression of the Solidcore enterprise, that they would hire people this nasty. I will not be giving Solidcore any more of my money or time and I hope others don’t reward this location with their business.

It feels like a community as soon as I enter the studio. Once I pick my machine, I can leave all the stress of the day behind and focus on my body and how much stronger it gets after every class, which still humbles me each and every time.

INTENSE WORKOUT. Solidcore is pilates with the intensity of a bootcamp. The instructors bounce from one move to the next so try to follow your classmates. I wouldn't recommend this for someone who has never been on a reformer. The studio is modern and clean but there are no showers. Go before work at your own risk because you will definitely sweat. I included a photo of the entrance because the front door is covered by the decal and you can ignore that touch pad.

I’m new to SolidCore but am so in. The workouts are insane and make me sore in the best way. Also, the instructors have all been great. Laura keeps it fun, makes me laugh (double ab workout), and has a great balance of pushing us to do our best, but also acknowledging everyone’s level and ability. Good job!

When I arrived, I was already three minutes late. I just wanted to quickly change my clothes, but the receptionist asked me many questions besides my name. I understand these are questions the instructor would normally ask before class, but it clearly wasted another two minutes of my time. By the time I got changed and entered the room, the receptionist told me I was already five minutes late and could not join the session. I checked the time, and I was about eight minutes late. What I can't understand is why the receptionist didn't tell me right when I came in that I had to change within two minutes or simply say I was too late to attend, instead of asking me a bunch of questions like how many classes I've taken, any injuries I have, etc. to waste my time, and then telling me after I get changed that I can't attend the class.