Washington, D.C. – September 17, 2026 -- Solidcore, the boutique strength-training chain known for its reformer-based classes, is launching a new heated, floor-based workout called solidcore ascend, giving members a second way to train within the same studio ecosystem.
The debut class runs 50 minutes and hits 90 degrees
The first ascend class, Strong50, is a full-body, 50-minute session built around hypertrophy, strength, and power. It takes place entirely on the floor using a custom weight and resistance station, with a coach guiding weight selection, tempo, and movement. Classes are heated to a target of 90 degrees using infrared heat, which the company says eases inflammation, aids muscle recovery, and improves blood flow.
Ascend adds heavier loads instead of replacing the original workout
Solidcore's signature class relies on slow, controlled movement and sustained tension on a custom reformer. Ascend instead uses heavier weights, prescribed reps, and varied tempos, while keeping the same core-forward, coach-led format. The company describes ascend as a complement to, not a replacement for, its original workout.
"solidcore ascend allows us to do exactly that and represents an exciting next chapter in how we continue to evolve the solidcore brand,