[solidcore] Navy Yard

Washington, 1245 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003 | ★ 4.8 (27 Review)

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[solidcore] is a high-intensity, low-impact strength training workout on a custom-built reformer machine. It utilizes slow, controlled movements to push your muscles to the point of failure in order to build back stronger.

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Jessica David

★ 5

I had a great class with Sharee P. At Navy Yard. She was attentive throughout, offering helpful modifications and amplifications to match individual needs. She took requests and made the workout feel personalized and engaging. Sharee also demonstrated moves clearly, which made it easy to follow and stay in proper form. Her energy was motivating. The soundtrack was fun and matched the pace of the workout well. Highly recommend taking her class if you want to feel supported and challenged.

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JM G

★ 5

This studio is great and consistent! Always clean and great, friendly coaches and staff. I swear by Kim D and her greatness leading classes.

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EDWIN. Sandoval

★ 5

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Josh Berenhaus

★ 5

Fantastic workout and great staff! Valentina is my favorite coach

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Nefertari Muhammad

★ 5

First time trying solid core and this was such a great workout. My instructor Kristina was super helpful and made sure I had proper form and resistance.

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Ariana Bhambhani

★ 5

My favorite workout! All the coaches are so encouraging and provide a great atmosphere to workout!

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Annabel Strickland

★ 5

I love solidcore! Ever since I have been going here, I have noticed a significant difference in body. I have gotten a lot more toned compared to other group classes. And all the coaches here are great!

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Elizabeth Dykes

★ 5

Classes are tough but get less intimidating over time. Instructors are extremely welcoming and encouraging!

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Temi Akojie Realtor

★ 5

Really great classes and helpful instructors. I definitely feel my core getting stronger

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Roy Chan

★ 5

The experience was quite nice - I was early for quite 30 mins and the staff was nice enough to brief me on how to use the lockers and wait for the next class. The studio and the waiting section were super clean and spacious. The class I joined was tailored for beginners and it was amazing. Highly recommended.

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Rahul Tilva

★ 5

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JM G

★ 5

I took my first class today in Navy Yard. The equipment can look intimidating, but the studio sends you a video that gives a good primer prior to the workout. Even better, April was the coach today. She was SO helpful and encouraging before, during, and after the workout. She was absolutely incredible and so positive. I can’t wait to go back and take another class with April! I’m hooked.

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Mariam

★ 5

Efe is lovely and clearly goes above and beyond and her role & trying to solve customer issues! By far the warmest and most welcoming solid core I’ve been to. Will be returning 😈

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Marissa Wood

★ 1

I never write reviews but for this place I will. First of all I have been a fitness junky throughout my entire life specifically focused on aesthetic goals. I used to take Pure Barre classes in Charlottesville with amazing instructors who go around and, because they understand how your body should be moving even on the tiniest level, they adjust you properly through movements. I won’t say this Solidcore doesn’t kind of adjust you but if you are someone who falls into bad form easily or won’t pay attention to those little things like knee or pelvis or toe placement / direction- don’t expect that kind of help. Because of this, I gained one inch of muscle on my waistline just after one class (I do gain muscle quickly- and yes I base measurements off of mornings after sleeping so no the inch was not from post class swelling). I understand that it’s uncomfortable to go around fixing form to an extreme level that I mention but it’s really needed in fitness methods involving this much core usage. Pilates and barre variants are only as effective as your form.

Also, the instructors are very kind except for one. I didn’t track her name because she was subbing for someone but she was really rude as soon as I walked in and then to someone else as well. In my personal situation I had come in and started stashing items in the shelf on the wall because the one single class prior I had taken the instructor had said that was ok and what they were there for. She looked at me as I was doing that and said “are you new here?” in the most derogatory tone completely unnecessary considering nobody was arguing with or offending her. It made me so uncomfortable. She did something later to someone else that I can’t remember but I remember how uncomfortable it made me feel. All in all that alone was enough to make me dislike this place- I’m forcing myself to do a tough workout and now you want me to deal with someone so high up on their horse they don’t know how to be polite and welcoming?

By this point, I had already stupidly signed up for the 12 month membership because I had thought I’d really enjoy going as I had previously enjoyed going to Cyclebar and then Pure Barre when I had memberships at those spots. After another month or two of not using it, I decided to cancel. The contract I signed clearly stated “if you wish to terminate your membership prior to the completion of your twelve month contract, subject to the 30 day notice, you will incur an early termination fee of one month of your current membership rate.” They then hit me with a this will actually cost you two months of your membership rate because “in the Terms and Conditions says it.” I signed a contract that clearly states “if you wish to terminate your membership prior to the completion of your twelve month contract, subject to the 30 day notice, you will incur an early termination fee of one month of your current membership rate.” Why do you have that stated in your contract so clearly and simply if you’re going to double back and go “oh wait actualllllyyy it’s more complicated then that”? I imagine that causes just general awkwardness for your employees as they have to deal with these complaints and commentaries from people’s confusions. The statement doesn’t even have an addendum noted!!

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Sharlene Martin

★ 5

Brie and Brittany J are my favs!

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Elaine Shults

★ 5

Brie is an amazing instructor and super accommodating and responsive with customer service! Great experience ✨

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Elena Rosenblum

★ 5

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Akhila Roy Chowdhury

★ 5

My absolute favorite way to start the day. Coaches are amazing and SUCH a great workout. I’m basically addicted

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Jay C

★ 5

Great studio and all the instructors are amazing!

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S L

★ 5

[Solidcore] is an amazing workout-unlike anything else. Emily Stewart is one of the best coaches in the DC area. Definitely go take her class!

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Rachel Layher

★ 5

The best workout! All of the instructors I’ve taken class with at this location have been amazing.

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Bernie Lee

★ 4

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Paige Palumbo

★ 5

I took my first Solidcore class with Linda N. two weeks ago. Linda N. taught a fantastic class. She was informative, supportive and empowering. I would highly recommend Solidcore Navy Yard ! The work out was challenging yet empowering and rewarding !

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Kate Donn

★ 5

Excellent workout! The coaches are amazing and extremely supportive of each client. It’s a community feel, but each person has an individual workout, getting out of it what they put in. I’m a gym devotee, but made the jump to [solidcore] 2 years ago and it’s become my primary workout. I can’t say enough about how much you walk away with after each class: community, high fives, shakey muscles, sweat from a great workout, a felling of accomplishment, etc.

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D Wanzer

★ 5

I've been doing reformer Pilates for a couple of years now, so I decided to challenge myself with the megaformer at solidcore. The studio @ Navy Yard smells so good and is very accommodating. My instructor Nefertiti was EXCELLENT. Before class started she instructed me on how to adjust my machine and let me know what directives to expect in my first class. I am still sore, but in a good way and will be returning to Nefertiti's class.

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Liz C

★ 5

One of the best solidcore studios I have been to! The instructor was very friendly and helpful. Also, the workout itself was very challenging and fun.

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Kacey Dugan

★ 5

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