My only other experience with Solidcore has been the River North location. This space is definitely bigger, so class size is larger. Maggie was great and 2 days later I'm still sore. Locker area does get a little congested, but everyone seemed pretty understanding and quick to get their stuff situated. Front desk person is a little dismissive and snobby, but that's just kind of the brand. read more

Ok wow - this workout is INSANE! I had been hearing about it recently and finally decided to try it with a friend who is a member. I had never used a reformer before, but the instructor, Katie, was super helpful and made sure to do a quick demo before class since she knew I was new. She went around and said hi to everyone in class before it started which I thought was a really nice touch. The workout itself is quick paced but wow is it tough!! It's small movements that make a huge difference. I was very sore the next couple of days! This studio was great and the people were all friendly and helpful. I'm sure I'll be back when I want a tough challenge! read more

Excellent workout! Key to a successful core. You will feel it for days. Clean studio. Great coach.

With hundreds of big and small box studios all across Chicagoland, it's hard to differentiate between them. The harder question to answer is which one of them will have a workout that is challenging and will give you long lasting results. In my opinion, Solidcore answers that question. Solidcore opened in Chicago about a year ago. I had heard about it when the studio opened but had never got the chance to check it out until their second (Boystown) studio opened a month ago. I took my first ever class with Allison. The very next day, my abs were just in pain. "Why do my abs hurt?" I asked myself. "Was it something I ate yesterday? I've eaten nothing out of the ordinary. Oh wait. It's that CLASS. Allison murdered my abs. F**k." One thing to warn you about is that this workout is not for everybody. The key to the workout is taking each movement super slow to activate your slow-twitch muscle fibers (coaches emphasize this every single class). No matter how long you've been working out, chances are these are the same muscles you've been ignoring all those years. If you are doing the movements right, you will guaranteed to get fatigued every single workout and you will never plateau. But this workout will challenge you mentally and physically. The coaches will be there to challenge you. If you aren't willing to get out of your comfort zone and see results, then you probably will hate this workout. If you are, you will definitely feel accomplished afterwards. Each of the coaches take the workout themselves, so they all know what we are going through. During one of the classes that I have since taken, randomly there were four other coaches taking class alongside me. Knowing how high each of their fitness level was, it was interesting how on each move they would all gradually take them to the advanced level, and how I gently pushed myself to go there as well. In a small way, they were pushing me to go harder and this would only yield me better results. It was the most fun experience I ever had. Solidcore embraces and encourages community and you will never find a better set of instructors. I have my favorites, but to be honest you can't go wrong with any of them. Each have a different routine and teaching style to offer, but they all are tough in their own way. Taking a different one each week is a great way to change up your routine. Not to mention that every single one of them are the most awesome people that you will ever meet outside of class. They make every effort to learn your name and get to know you. I'll be definitely going back and having this part of my daily routine from now on. read more

Solidcore - Welcome to Solidcore! - Pilates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm in love with Pilates after this place! For a beginner, the trainers were extremely helpful and nice. The instructions are clear and really help you get a workout in. The place was very clean and Covid rules were in place. I'm definitely going again! read more

First class today! Before I get into the good stuff, I can say I'm impressed with the professionalism of staff and quality of the facilities. The single use lockers with built in combination lock are a nice touch! The boring tec stuff- website and app are great. I really love that I can purchase classes and schedule easily through the app, which can add reminders to your calendar. Back story: I've been an athlete all of my life. Everything from tennis to marathons, I've done it. After recent knee surgery, I've been looking for a routine to get back into so that I can regain my strength without getting 'man hands' and looking like a linebacker (sorry CrossFiters, but your stuff is for farm boys). I put off Pilates for several years, as it didn't seem challenging. I remembered this half way through my class today and had a good laugh. I arrived 15 min early for my intro, which The studio manage, Allison, gave via a firehose! Just kidding! Everyone knows that any physical activity is learned by doing, and so we jump in... So the class, much more challenging than I imagined! Luckily, Allison walks around to adjust your form and the machine settings. The complimentary towel was definitely used as my pores were thoroughly purged before we reached half way. My legs, butt, and, shoulders are done! My goal this morning was to hit up my gym on the way home to knock out my cardio. Didn't happen! I went home, showered and ate my egg whites. Now I'm reorging my day while recovering. My second class is scheduled for Monday morning. I'll probably snag a 10 pak then, or go monthly. I look forward to seeing how the early Monday Morning class goes! My core isn't solid yet, but I can definitely see how this workout is going to meet my goals of tightening my abs and @55! read more

Extremely energetic instructor, non mainstream high intensity machine exercises for 50 minutes. Abs and legs feeling the burn after the workout, definitely recommend read more

This location is so great!! Always a fun class with a great playlist. Every coach I've had has been encouraging but pushes me to try just a little harder or go for one more rep! Coach Allison is my favorite, I think we just are on the same wavelength. Always look forward to her class! read more

I was a bit nervous to try this out and never ever expected to love this place so much. This is an extremely challenging but amazing workout that will leave you sore for days but also have you feeling so great! The studio is extremely clean and has lockers with locks available that are easy to use. They also have a coat rack and area to place your shoes. Water is available and there is a water fountain as well. The bathrooms are very clean and are fully stocked with any amenities you may need. The instructors are great! So far I have tried out 3 different classes with 3 different instructors and each really is there to push and help you out. They are so motivating and really help make the class. Each class is focused on different parts of the body or is a full body class. I have done biceps and quads, arms and core, full-body classes. The machines may look a bit intimidating, but they are really super to use. There are different weights associated with the different resistance bands so people of all strengths can use the machines. They are also versatile to fit all types of heights. The class is very fast-paced and focuses on resistance and typically slower movements. Its just under an hour each class but it feels like 10 minutes it goes by so fast! It is easy to book classes online or on their app if you have an iPhone. They also have beginner packages to use which is nice, I started out with a two-pack and immediately bought a 10 pack. They have tons of times available throughout the day and at night which is great for someone with my work schedule. So happy I found this place through yelp. read more

I gave this place a try after my gym shut down and hasn't opened yet, and I must say I'm very impressed! The studio is clean, and for extra precautions, you can also wipe down the studio equipment too for an extra fresh machine! NO GERMS! Temperature checks are required to enter the gym. The face mask is worn during the work out which isn't bad because solid core is a low-intensity workout but has a high impact for my body because I was sore in a thank you for working out kind of way! Now, as for the work out itself, it's excellent! I had a little sweat going on. My muscles are sore. The class is about an hour. Too short if you ask me, and the music is bopping very energetic to get you in the mood to burn some calories. Trevor is by far a fantastic instructor; they were energetic and motivating, and I understood everything he said because sometimes it's tough to hear an instructor when they are teaching a class! Thanks, Trevor! read more

Solidcore - A hilarious way to practice social distanckng! Thank you for making a work out comfortable! - Pilates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is hands down the best and hardest workout I've ever done. I workout 6 days a week doing various classes and running and nothing challenges me as much as solidcore. I have actually nicknamed it "the torture chamber" but in the best way possible! There is no cardio, but you will sweat and you will get strong. I've only been going to classes for a couple of months and already notice a difference. You can modify the workouts to make them "easier" (I put that in quotes because it is never easy) or harder. The instructors are awesome, very motivating, and there to help if you need it. Most will learn your name by the end of the class, which I really like. I'm still learning all of the moves, but just look around to see what everyone else is doing if I'm not sure. I would definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

This is a killer workout and should be a part of everyone's workout routine. The skilled coaches provide clear directions and cues so that you can stay the maximum time under tension. The coaches I've taken are also supportive and encouraging while providing a challenging workout. I would recommend this studio to anyone who is serious about getting into shape. read more

After using the last of my class pass credits, and paying $15 on an Uber to get there, I got charged a no show fee because I couldn't get in the door with the code I was given. That is more than $40 wasted on a class I did not even attend. I arrived 5 minutes early in case there would be any problems, and no one picked up the phone after calling 5 times. I called again about an hour and a half later and again no answer/no help. This is absolutely ridiculous. The only reason I don't give one star is because I'm a gym ambassador and know how much an 1 star can hurt the reviews. I am hoping to be compensated in some way for this horrible first experience at SolidCore. read more