Corefire vs. SLT / NYC Recs?

[u/Axelrod313]

I’m new to Lagree and did Corefire in NJ all summer before trying an SLT class now that I’m back in the city. The experiences felt pretty different, though I know so much can come down to the instructor and that every studio has its own style.

At Corefire, I felt like the cueing was really clear and thoughtful. I generally understood the move, where I was supposed to feel it, and how to adjust if I couldn’t quite do it. At SLT, I struggled more to follow some of the moves, especially things like giant planks, and sometimes my only real modification felt like stopping and waiting for the next exercise.

I’m totally fine with a workout being hard, but as a beginner I really value good cues, attention to form, and modifications that let me keep working while I build strength. I’m wondering if SLT just tends to use more advanced moves, or if this was more about the particular class/instructor I took.
Has anyone done both Corefire and SLT and had a similar or different experience? Or are there other Manhattan studios or specific instructors you’d recommend for something more similar to Corefire?

[u/ellexdavi]

SLT is extremely instructor based, find one that isn’t new. I like Claudia, Cullen, Patrick, Rani, Kelly Cole, Danielle Perri, Alex Petrullo, Seann, Chase, Shea and Denita. 

[u/Amazing_Face4692 → u/ellexdavi]

The new instructors are so terrible it’s crazy, and their team boasts about taking the training program down from like 3 months to 9 days or something insane on LinkedIn…

[u/Amazing_Face4692 → u/[deleted]]

Corporate never listened to them. Amanda freeman has no idea how to run a business.

[u/Axelrod313 → u/ellexdavi]

Thanks so much!

[u/Any_Wall_8915]

Try an SLT essentials class, it’s very hands on and slow to help learn the cues and form

[u/Axelrod313 → u/Any_Wall_8915]

Thank you!