About [solidcore] Dumbo
[solidcore] offers a unique and challenging workout experience in Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by Pilates, their resistance-training workout uses the [sweatlana] machine to target the upper body, lower body, and core, building muscular strength and endurance. With a focus on slow and controlled movements, each exercise is designed to push muscles to failure, yielding impressive results. The studio has 19 machines, lockers, and a water fountain, but no showers or sweat towels. Classes are led by knowledgeable and passionate instructors who provide a judgement-free environment. While it may not be ideal for cardio or arm workouts, [solidcore] is great for core and lower body exercises. Recently, some changes to the studio have been met with mixed reviews. Feedback indicates that the renovations did not improve the space, with a smaller coat rack now causing issues in foot traffic and limited surfaces for personal items. However, the enthusiastic instructors continue to receive praise, especially Coach Virginia, who provides clear explanations and constructive feedback, making first-timers feel confident. Although the sliding pads can be challenging to manage, the overall experience remains tough yet rewarding, helping individuals unleash their inner strength.
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Update: Management reached out to me with a really kind and helpful answer. They refunded the class credit and gave me an additional class credit with the hope that I would reconsider my membership cancellation. That was all I needed to feel like I was being heard and understood.
I have been a member at this location for almost 2 years. Today, I was denied entry to the studio and was told it is because I was 7 minutes late (2 min late after the 5 min grace period which I just found out about). There were at least two empty reformers within eyesight and I asked again why I couldn’t go in. I go to this class fairly often and it’s the “advanced” class so their...read full review
I have to do low impact workouts for my knees and spine and it’s fantastic for that. It’s continuously challenging. The people and coaches are also great and make it easy to come back again and again.
I’ve been going to solidcore for over a year now, but this was my first time at the dumbo location. I really wasn’t a huge fan, it seemed dirty almost? Also the machines on the right side are WAY to close to the mirror. The instructor cued incline chest press (I think?) on the grey side and I literally could not do the proper form because there was no room for me to get in a bridge position. I’m 5’7 for reference, so not even crazy tall. The instructor I had seemed nice, but needed to work on her cueing/corrections.