Udlånt af Solidcore
Udlånt af Solidcore
Hvis du er nysgerrig efter alle de Solidcore hype , but you're feeling rather intimidated by the thought of a navigating a Pilates reformer machine in a dark, blue-lit studio with thumping music, we get it. That's why we pulled together a primer for Solidcore beginners: so you can get familiar with what Solidcore is ahead of your first class, and feel a little more confident as you walk in the door. (It's also why we suggest taking beginner classes to develop a foundation, rather than diving right into the 50-minute, full-body strength training workout.)
It's worth knowing up front that the goal of Solidcore is to help you reach muscle failure via small, controlled movements and repetitive muscle contractions, so your body will likely feel shaky during and after the workout. Don't worry — that's the point. 'The purpose of the class is to target your slow-twitch muscle fibers, breaking them down so they build back stronger over a couple of days,' Triana Brown , Solidcore's head of talent and product development, tells PS.
På de 110 lokationer i hele USA kan du tilmelde dig Foundation50- og Starter50-sessioner, som giver mulighed for pauser mellem kredsløb og involverer mere dybdegående demonstrationer af din træner. Igen, hvis du er nybegynder, anbefaler jeg stærkt at deltage i så mange af disse som muligt; du vil stadig få en meget god træning, når du vænner dig til træningen i Solidcore-stil. Og i mellemtiden, fortsæt med at læse for at finde svar på ofte stillede spørgsmål, ifølge Brown, om alt fra hvad du skal have på, til hvornår du kan forvente at se resultater.
— Yderligere rapportering af Angelica Wilson
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Udlånt af Solidcore
Hvad skal du have på til en Solidcore-klasse?
Even though it's low impact, a Solidcore class gets sweaty — especially when you're moving between total-body exercises quickly. Wear sweat-wicking, close-to-the-body clothes that allow for a full range of movement. The class is done barefoot, so no sneakers or socks are required. (With that said, you can wear greb sokker hvis du vil.)
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Hvornår vil du bemærke resultater fra at tage Solidcore-kurser?
If you're going to put yourself through a tough workout, you want to know that it's helping you achieve your goals, whether that's getting stronger or feeling more flexible. As with any workout, consistency is key, and everyone will respond differently to Solidcore. But the Solidcore website says, 'On average, if you begin attending class two to three days a week, you will start to see and feel changes by the end of week two.' Within 30 days, you'll be feeling significantly stronger.
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Hvad er de forskellige dele af Solidcore Machine?
The Solidcore 'Sweatlana' machine is similar in structure to a traditional Pilates reformer and has seven distinct parts. Nonmoving platforms on either end of the machine can be stood or knelt on during class. Framing each platform are two adjustable handlebars used to stabilize the body. (Instructors may cue you to hold one or both handles, depending on the exercise.) Attached to the lower half of the handlebars are two sets of cables that are used for certain exercises. Each cable has a handle attached and is set to a specific weight.
The mobile centerpiece of of the machine is the carriage, which slides forward and backward and has numbers printed on its surface. Instructors use the numbers to cue you to place your hands and feet in certain positions throughout the class. On either side of the carriage are straps that keep your feet in place during standing exercises.
Controlling the carriage's movement are eight springs; the instructor will instruct you to adjust the springs between exercises to offer the optimal amount of resistance. Underneath the carriage is a storage area for hand weights, which are sometimes incorporated into the class (especially for arms-specific classes).
If you have belongings you need to bring with you into class, such as a water bottle or gym towel , you're advised to place these items directly beneath the carriage on the floor.
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Hvad er de forskellige typer af Solidcore-klasser?
Solidcore offers eight different types of classes in two categories: full-body and muscle-specific. The Foundation50 and Starter50 classes are full-body classes geared toward those who are new to Solidcore and have yet to use its custom Sweatlana machine. The signature Full Body class is the brand's 50-minute class that — you guessed it — works your whole body. There are sequences of core and obliques and upper and lower body exercises incorporated throughout.
De muskelspecifikke klasser er Focus50, core og skrå overkrop; Focus50, kerne og skrå underkrop; og Focus50, kerne underkrop. Solidcore tilbyder også tre typer af 30-minutters eksprestimer. Hver fokuserer på core og én muskelgruppe, dvs. kerne underkrop, core overkrop eller core obliques.
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Er Solidcore en god træning?
Træning er som kaffe - alle har deres egen personlige yndlingssmag. Så selvom Solidcore måske ikke er for alle, er de mennesker, der elsker det virkelig elsker det.
Her er hvorfor: Ved at bede dig om at lave gentagne bevægelser på en bevægelig, destabiliserende platform, retter Solidcore sig effektivt mod de langsomme muskelfibre i kroppen, siger Brown. Solidcores klasser hjælper med at opbygge styrke i din kerne, forbedre mobilitet og teste koordination. Og selvom klasserne ikke er cardio-intense, vil de stadig få dig til at svede - hvilket kan være en pro eller en ulempe, afhængigt af dine træningspræferencer.
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Hvordan er en Solidcore-klasse?
Just before a Solidcore class begins, the coach will show you how to use the machine. (For this reason, first-timers are advised to arrive 15 minutes early.) When the class starts, the coach will lead you through a series of core-focused warmup sequences, offering a brief demonstration of different exercises.
The class then transitions into the main sequences, which are done on various parts of the machine. Expect to sit, stand, and kneel on the machine at different points throughout class.
To efficiently move through the class's series of sweat-inducing exercises, remember to engage your core. 'It will help with balance on the machine and allows you to perform other focused moves more effectively,' Brown says.
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Sarah Wasilak er associeret direktør for handel hos PS. Med masser af erfaring på shoppingmarkedet, en stor interesse for SEO og 10 år som redaktør på brandet, nyder hun at skrive på tværs af livsstils- og sundhed-og-fitness-kategorierne. Hun har bylines på PS, InStyle, Elle, Refinery29, Who What Wear, Elite Daily, Byrdie og The Quality Edit og sigter mod at forstærke minoritetsstemmer i alt hendes arbejde.
Angelica Wilson er tidligere associeret fitnessredaktør for PS. Hun er en høj, plus-size yogainstruktør, som har været K-pop-fan siden '09. Hun nyder at dele, hvad der bringer hende glæde, så andre potentielt også kan finde glæde i hendes interesser.
