Solidcore River North is one of my favorite locations! It's smaller and more intimate, which makes the class feel more personal. The playlist is always good and the coaches are so encouraging and motivating. Such a great studio for a challenging workout read more

Solidcore - River North - Pilates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I been to a few solidcords I came to this one cause I wanted to get back into it and they had a starter class on a Sunday so I went and it was nice. This is probably one of the biggest ones I've actually been to at least spacious with places to sit prior to class cause I got there pretty early. Which is nice cause I'm used to people waiting all cramped up in like a little area but the class was great. I forgot the instructors name but I need to go back cause I haven't been back in a while, but I've been super lazy, but I'm trying to get back to going to class, but it was super good class to go to. I am now definitely be back to this location, especially cause it's close to work so I could go after. read more

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Solidcore is always a good choice in my workout routine. I leave the classes feeling like I was challenged yet enjoying myself- the 50 minutes fly by! This solidcore is always clean and has everything you could need from bathrooms, lockers, water fountains, and hair ties/hand sani etc. The instructors have all been great at this location. read more

The workout is fantastic! I was sore for 3 days in the best way possible. Emily is a gem! They are also serious about the 10 minute before door code. However, I am not pretty, rich or skinny enough to go to this location. It was super intimidating and I'll be heading to other Chicago locations for future workouts. read more

Love this location sm! It has truly become my third place - the instructors have formed such a welcoming community read more

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Such a fun class!! It was my first time taking a solid core class and I will definitely be coming back. I lift weights and go to the gym 5 days a week but this was something completely different and out of my league LOL I did not expect it to be that intense but it was so fun still and the trainer was very helpfully and motivating which was very nice! I was definitely sore the next day but it was so worth it because I wasn't sore in just one area it was my whole body that was sore so I know I got a good workout in with this class which I love. The front desk guy was also very kind and helpful as soon I as walked in he gave me a tour and informed me on what what was going to happen which made me feel welcomed and not nervous for my first solid core class. Very clean and cute esthetic as well. Thank you solid core read more

Love love!! Great coaches. Clean. Great workout! This is where I go for me. There is no better feeling than when I've completed class. read more

Solidcore - River North - Pilates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to my first class and really enjoyed it! I've take some similar classes on pilates machines but the workout felt different (maybe I haven't done it long enough). It's a hike from where I live but I'll be back occasionally. Likes - friendly, high energy instructor who provided instructions pre-class and corrections during class - great upbeat music (a little loud but the instructor is on a mic) - full body workout - hairties, bobby pins, lotion, mints, towels, water fountain available - socks are not required Dislikes - i'm using classpass but general non-classpass pricing isn't great in my opinion - no showers - cubbies with no locks - location isn't as central as other gyms read more

Solidcore - River North - Pilates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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2020 workout goals. I'm an Equinox loyalist (chilled eucalyptus towels for life!) but felt a need to switch things up to continue to see results and keep my mind and body challenged. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, apart from the videos that I viewed online. I do regular mat Pilates, Barre, HIIT-style workouts, occasionally yoga, and incline walking on the treadmill and that is about it. I really had no idea what [solidcore] was about. I recently took a class at the River North location as it is the closest to me. I arrived 15 minutes early as instructed for my first class. I put my heavy outerwear away, placed my items in a bin, and donned the grippy socks that I had packed along (fyi--grippy socks, along with an edited selection of apparel are available for purchase). There was a class right before mine so I waited for the room to get set up before I made my way into the studio. My initial impression was that the room looked reminiscent of Barry's with that low light, nightclub feel, complete with pumping music and mirrored walls. There were about 12-14 Pilates megaformer-type machines lined up in a row. Conor, the instructor that I had booked, indicated which of the machines I should take and gave me a brief rundown on the equipment, all of which promptly went out of my head once the class got underway. Conor's advice that I should simply survive the first class proved accurate. The next 50 minutes passed in a blur of trying to follow along with the instructions, looking at the people on either side of me to try to see what I should be doing, and attempting (unsuccessfully, I might add) not to fall off the equipment. I found my muscles shaking and quivering. I remember holding planks (knees and toes), crunches, moving the carriage back and forth alternating lower body and upper body, army crawls, and tricep dips. Afterwards, getting myself together to face the world again, the person next to me told me that I had chosen the hardest class as my first class. It is probably just as well that I didn't know this going in! I wish that more beginners classes were offered on the schedule. Out of all of the muscle groups, my lower abs felt the burn the most :). I have certainly met my match in this class. I feel accomplished that I persevered even in moments when I felt like walking out of the room. I'm not certain this will be a part of my regular workout routine but I am glad I gave it a shot. read more

Solidcore - River North - Front desk check-in area - Pilates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the Solidcore workouts! This location is decent. Clean as usual and lots of locker space to stash your belongings. Plenty of street parking, but it is metered every day and the neighborhood is permit only 6pm-6am. It's on the same block as a Starbucks so you can grab a coffee on your way out. read more

I was kind of iffy about trying this place out because I am used to doing Lagree Pilates in which focus is on a slower pace to strengthen those slow twitch muscle fibers. Also, I went to a similar studio in California and was left with a poor impression of how unchallenging the workout was. But since I was visiting Chicago again for business, I decided to give Solidcore a try as part of my quest to find good workout studios when I return to Chicago. I was truly happy for my choice! Solidcore customer service is super. The studio is spotless. I only wish that studio was a bit brighter because I do like to see myself in the mirror to correct my form. Of course, there is a limit to the number of people who can work out at a time just like other studios. The temperature of the air conditioning was just right, but wow was the workout fun and challenging. Like I mentioned, I am used to more slower pace, and although Solidcore is a faster paced type of pilates workout, it is really low impact so I felt my joints and back were protected. The best part was the next two days I was sore! I do Lagree 5-6 days a week and I run 6 days a week (even when visiting Chicago) and for Solidcore to make me sore was an attest that my muscles worked real hard. Thank you to Trevor for such a great workout! read more

Such a great class and loved the instructor! It challenges you to really focus on body control and holding yourself in tough positions. It definitely got me super sore the next day! Can't wait to try it again! read more

My favorite solidcore location in Chicago! For me personally, I love the smallness of this studio. There are only 13 machines total, and they are all in a single file line. For me, this means less being able to see others across the aisle from you or others being able to see you, and it makes it more comfortable. For COVID they have half capacity classes available and if you're directly next to someone, they have the machines turned opposite one another so you alternate foot to head. The instructors at this location are some of the best. Motivating, welcoming, positive, and down to earth. The workout is hard but you don't ever feel like anyone is shaming you if you can't quite keep up with some of the heavily advanced people who come to the class. These classes are expensive, so that's something to note, but I book classes through ClassPass and save a ton of money by doing so, so I definitely recommend that! read more

No stars. It's an absolute scam. Book your classes ONE at a time, as they are unresponsive to requests for membership cancellation. I know TWO other members with this issue. Their site lies about being contacted within 24 hours, and no one is ever available to answer the phone. I have YET to be contacted, and I've reached out thrice in the past month. Please note that their doors are locked during classes, and no one is ever there simply to provide general assistance. Trust me, I've tried it all, my patience has ran short. I've had to work with my bank for a solution thus far but if no resolution is provided by the next cycle of charges, I let them know that I will be taking legal action -which I highly recommend anyone else with this issue, do as well. It's completely unacceptable, a huge reason I take classes where communication is a priority! Thank you for reading. read more

First time going with a family member from out of state. Loved the scenery -clean facility - however booking is a rough process online- website is a hit or miss. No one answers the phone. Waiting for class to start in lobby and realized was giving a demo prior to class start time. I wish I knew to come prior to class start time for the demo to know the structure of class. Whole class I had no idea what was going on - no clear instructions everyone that consistently goes there already knew what was coming next and set up earlier. read more

Wasn't able to get into a class despite being less than 5 minutes late and it's impossible to reach anyone who works there

Really wanted to like this place because I love group classes and pilates but there were a couple things that didn't fit my needs and ruined my mood. The Studio: Not the most conveniently located. You need a keycode to get in and there's no typical gym locker rooms-- just two bathrooms, a changing room, and cubbies to store things. It felt a little unsafe to just have my bags lying around for anyone who has the keycode to take. Also, because this class is done with bare feet (or grip socks) and the cubby room/lobby has people tracking in things from the outside my feet felt especially dirty. The Class: I'm all for good, loud music but when there's also an instructor shouting like an auctioneer it gets obnoxious. Literally I don't think there is a second these instructors aren't saying anything to you. And trying to listen in on their every word is not unlike the conversations you try to have at a nightclub. They also assume you've memorized and know the positions/workouts on their machines. And for a workout that poises itself as nothing you've done before you'd think the instructor would have their own equipment to demonstrate during class. In every class and for almost every exercise everyone looked around to see what the hell was going on. The actual workout is great. The muscle burn was constant and fulfilling. The machines were powerful tools and the way it was utilized got me some great results in the short time I went there. The Instructors: Finding an instructor you can really enjoy and progress with is a struggle. I had Will first who I wasn't the most keen on. He spent most my class dancing around the room and cheering on his friends/favorites. I tried Arin next who seemed better. I appreciated her effort to remember every name in class and give personal corrections. She seemed like the encouraging instructor I work well with until one class she took off her headset during an exercise and hissed at me to "follow my f***ing cues". It was an unexpected, nasty change in demeanor and if that's the way you think you can talk to someone who's still essentially a stranger then I'll pass. Finding time to set aside for exercising is a luxury for me and I'm not settling for something I'm not holistically in love with. Although I liked the actual workout I don't feel like paying for the learning curve of knowing their exercise set-up and of course after that mood-dampening interaction with my last instructor I don't feel like going back especially with so many other similar studios around the city. read more

I'm a bit of a gym rat. I've tried TRX, Pilates reformer, CrossFit type classes, Body Pump, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu,etc. I usually need to switch around because after a while I start to plateau and it gets boring. I thought I met my match when I tried Studio Lagree.... then I decided to give [Solidcore] a try. The first time I did [solidcore] I was sore for three days straight AND my core felt sore and worked out, which happens only once in a blue moon with all the other workouts I do. The exercises are challenging, and I often had to take a break and found myself cursing under my breath (although the music is so loud that even if you were to yell nobody could hear you). The thing is, a workout should be challenging and if you're cruising through it, you need modifications or you should do something else- how else could it be a workout? [Solidcore] is a full body workout, and really gets that sweat going (and Pilates reformer classes usually don't do that for me). The coaches are encouraging and make the effort to learn your name, and often are coming by to correct your form. The classes are pricy (about $30 per class) but totally worth it. Conor is my favorite coach because he's tough but fun and welcoming, but I've only gone about 6 times so I haven't had all the coaches yet. If you sign up through ClassPass, make sure you get the door code from the email or else you'll be locked out. The door locks 5 minutes after class starts and unlocks only 20 minutes before the next class so you might find yourself waiting outside in the cold otherwise (ha it happened to me). Can't wait until they open up their Boystown location, which is rumored for a December 1 open!!! read more

I get my butt kicked every time in this studio and I love it! The dark room w the blue lights and the pumpin music feels like a workout in the club! All the instructors are amazing. read more

I adore Solidcore pilates - it takes resistance training to the next level and makes my abs sore in a way I've never known!! It is NOT as easy as it looks!! Allison and Eva are my favorite instructors. Best blend of positivity and choreography that makes class burn but fly by at the same time! They do some intro deals for newbies, as well as are on ClassPass. ClassPass does some amazing deals, like $40 off your first month, http://class.ps/jda4e, so that's a really good way to try elite studios like this one before buying a package directly from the studio. FYI - no showers here, but they do provide towels, mints, hairties, and ear plugs (and deoderant haha)!! read more

[Solidcore] is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling core and fullbody workouts that I've ever experienced in a 50 minute class utilizing only one machine. The energy and music are amazing! I'm a fan #solidcorerocks - - KJ read more

Solidcore - River North - Pilates Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great workout, clean studio, easy entry instructions and instructor was fabulous. Highly recommend! read more

Visited this location after hearing great things and it was fun! Good, challenging, class with pretty focused instruction since there are maybe 12 total machines Music was very loud like similar classes(dark lights, club music) so keep that in mind. Overall good movements that worked a lot of the muscles used for barre(think resistance based) , gymnastics, and lyra. Will definitely be back! Note there is also not a front desk person so it's just the instructor read more

I have been consistently coming to Solidcore since February and I cant believe how much stronger I have gotten since the first class. The class is a pilates style megaformer class with their own trademarked machine. Each class is 50 minutes and follows a similar sequence but the exercises in each muscle group sequence are always different. You get the benefit of knowing you will be getting a full body workout in each class but since you are always doing different exercises you never get bored. The first class is challenging but I promise it gets easier! Besides a great workout, the staff is amazingly friendly and promotes the students to get to know each other and support one another without coming off overly cheesy. FYI - Pricing might seem expensive at first but their rates are actually on the low end compared to other reformer/megaformer classes. read more

Wow! This is a fantastic workout. I am a runner and have been looking for ways to strengthen my slow-twitch muscles, glutes and hamstrings, as I ALWAYS have issues when I am training for a marathon. I am hoping this helps me as I begin my next cycle of training. Anyways, I was looking into various pilates studios and then Solidcore opened up within a 5 minute walk from my apartment. It's not your typical pilates class, not even close. It takes place on a megaformer, is fast paced in terms of no breaks and getting into positions, but you do each move on a four or six count, very slow moves. I tried the new client 2 class special and I have never been more sore. I've run many marathons, and I was more sore from a 50 minute workout class than I have been from running 26.2 miles. It's nuts. Now that I have been going regularly, I don't get as sore anymore, but it is still a great workout. The instructors are all very high energy and encouraging. It is one of the hardest, if not THE hardest, workout class in Chicago. If you are toying around with going, just go. I recommend grippy socks because you will SWEAT and you don't want to slip ;) read more

I recently moved to Chicago. Prior to moving, I did the Lagree method for two years and was looking for the similar method in Chicago. I tried a few studios and then came to SolidCore and am hooked. Not only do I love the workout and method, but the energy is SO HIGH. I look forward to my work travel slowing down so I can come on a more consistent basis. read more

This is a great workout! As a heads up to any ClassPass users- don't use ClassPass to book these classes. I just got turned away because I wasn't on the roster even though ClassPass said I was booked. read more

Conor is literally the greatest instructor in the entire world. There are a ton of great instructors but Conor is exceptional. The instructors get to know you SO quickly and they give you tailored feedback which is SO helpful. The vibes here are seriously so strong and everyone there is so nice. No matter how many classes I take I still walk out of class shaking and am sore for days. I've never been as fit as since I started doing solidcore, even as someone who has always worked out 4-5 times a week. I feel like I started to see results after as little as just 5 classes so it is worth every penny, I actually have visible abs since starting to go. Literally my only complaint is that there are no showers so I can't go straight to work after otherwise I would actually go every day. read more

Wow, this class works every single muscle in your body. As someone who runs and lifts weights frequently, I found this workout to be challenging and was shaking within the first 10 minutes. The reformer machines are constantly engaging your core while also working upper and lower body. I recommend trying this class. Be prepared to sweat!! read more

I've now been to [solidcore] twice since they began their coach-in-training promo. Both classes were hard AF! I'm a die hard SoulCycle rider and this is the perfect compliment to all the cardio. I'm signed up for a whole bunch of classes through the end of their promo and one class once their normal schedule kicks in. It'll certainly become part of my weekly fitness routine! read more

This place is LEGIT. If you think you're in great shape, Solidcore will likely tell you differently... but then it will get you fit AF! I have run multiple marathons, been doing crossfit for a year and a half, boxing, bootcamp, HIIT, you name it, and would have considered myself to be pretty strong but after my first couple of classes I was basically dying. But that's good and means I'm getting my money's worth! The other reviews are true, this is like pilates on crack. You will be sweating within the first few minutes. Your muscles will shake to failure. But you will have fun and feel very accomplished when you are finished. I have taken Todd and Conor's classes and they are both awesomely friendly and encouraging. Cannot recommend more. read more

Amazing workout, challenges all your muscle groups in one class. Loved the friendly and knowledgeable instructor Grace and the class environment had great energy as well. If you are a first timer, don't be shy to go ahead and make the switch from your regular Pilates to Solidcore...Your body will thank you. It's my new favorite way to feel the burn :) read more

I love this place! The workout is extremely challenging. The teachers are super motivating and incredibly trained. Every class is extremely hard and entails a different workout. I have been going religiously for a few months now and have not been bored. The main difference I see with this studio versus other reformer workouts is the higher energy level and heavier spring loads. I recommend this place with the highest number of stars! read more

Something new and challenging to add to your workout routine. Every class is different and all the coaches take their time to deliver a customized class. Love it! read more

Would give this a gazillion stars if I could. I fell in love with [solidcore] while living in DC and was beyond excited to hear they'd be opening in Chicago. The workouts are NO JOKE - 50 minutes of sweat and muscle shakes but after every class I feel stronger. I value the small class sizes which allow coaches to understand their clients and hold them accountable. I've worked out at pretty much all the studios in Chicago and there's nothing like it around! Give this workout a try - promise you won't regret it (disclaimer: your muscles may be sore, but you won't regret it :P read more

Great workout, lovely studio. The workout is not easy but is such a great burn. I'm excited to add this into my regular workout routine.

I have been involved with [solidcore] since it opened its doors in DC in 2013. I'm beyond happy the workout and community has expanded to the Mid West and specifically Chicago! Men, women, different age groups and fitness backgrounds, TRY THIS WORKOUT. It will push you to your strongest limits, then push you some more. The workout is quick, full body, high intensity and low impact, which is the perfect mix to provide that rush you know you desire in that next fitness challenge. read more

One of my best friends lives in DC and recommended I give Solid Core a try when it opened in Chicago. I'm on my way to getting into shape, so I was definitely intimated. The workout may have killed me, and every muscle quivered for a good day, but I came back, bought a package, and I know I'm on my way to confidence! Both instructors I've taken have been fantastic, and I'm addicted. I cannot say enough good things. read more

Excellent full body workout that you really feel in your core..

[solidcore] is [phenomenal]!!! I have been attending classes for two months now and can't say enough how great my experience has been. The atmosphere is high energy and incredibly encouraging, not only because the instructors are shouting you out by name continually throughout the workout but also because you can feel your fellow classmates gritting it out with you. The pace is quick but not difficult to follow once you have gotten your first class under your belt, and mentally it's nice to know that you'll only be "stuck" in a given move for a short interval (which makes eeking out an extra rep seem more attainable than it might have otherwise felt). For those who worry about being judged by others during class, don't -- the people I've met have been super nice, and even if they weren't, everyone is so focused on getting through the workout themselves that there isn't any time to notice what others are or aren't doing. I've taken classes with Arin, Eva, and Conor and would highly recommend all of them! read more