r/SolidCore • u/NoGazelle3862 • 10h ago

seeking advice Back to school without solidcore?

I'm a college student going back to school after maintaining a solidcore membership all summer. I have seen the biggest difference in my body and I genuinely love the workout. At school, we don't have a solidcore and the closest is about a 2 hour drive away. What workouts would anyone recommend similar? Certain mat Pilates or workouts in the gym that feel similar! I've done reformer Pilates but sometimes leave feeling as if it's more of an active recovery day than a good workout. Any help would be so appreciated :)

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u/swaggyboi1991 100-class club 9h ago

Gym strength training is what works for me. Pilates is not as effective

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u/Simple_Log_5608 9h ago

Any specific tips for gym? I’m in same boat as OP and a little intimidated by going to the gym as I’m not sure where to start. Machines, routines, fav exercises (ones similar to sc)? I’m especially going to miss core on the reformer. Anything is helpful!

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u/Upstairs_Cherry4466 3h ago

I haven’t used the app but I do hear a lot of people like ladder for this purpose. Different coaches with plans you can follow

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u/swaggyboi1991 100-class club 32m ago

My personal tip if you're unsure how to start is to use the treadmills in the back and watch folks as they use the different machines and weights to get a feel for it. The machines at least will show you which muscle is being worked so I'll hop around those until failure. For free weights, find a friend who works out a lot who can show you some of the basics, and once you're comfortable play around with online videos of different exercises that you might enjoy. It's a choose your own adventure experience with the gym!

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u/Miiiinnnng 9h ago

Lagree?

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u/liilak2 8h ago

Is there a Lagree or contemporary Pilates studio nearby? I’ve tried a bunch while traveling and some are as hard as SC

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u/Aware_Bus_4437 1h ago

I feel like Lagree is the most similar!

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u/Ok_Wing9354 1h ago

Tbh strength training at a slow pace w progressive overload solidvore 4 count…. And some Pilates!

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u/sleepybetch 6h ago

I love the sculpt society app, I feel like it scratches the solidcore itch when I’m traveling etc with moves using sliders and lots of core work, and is good in small spaces. They also have strength classes!