The Pursuit — Local services in Bellevue

I’m a frequent attendee at Solidcore, and given that the pursuit is a small business, I really wanted to like it. I bought the intro offer for $49 and went twice (had to cancel once). The first time I went the instructor seemed new and like she was still figuring things out. The second time, my instructor was better but acted like I didn’t exist in a class of 3 people! The impersonal manner of the coaches that I experienced certainly does not contribute to the culture of support that they advertise on their website. In terms of the actual workout, it is almost too well rounded in the sense that you work a lot of muscles a little bit and don’t reach muscle failure which is necessary to build muscle. The studio in Bellevue is nice and I enjoyed the natural light provided by the windows . I don’t know if my experience is an anomaly or if I was...

I’ve done a lot of Pilates and Lagree classes, and this workout felt similar but with its own twist. While the workout itself was effective, the overall experience left something to be desired. The staff didn’t seem very welcoming, and the energy in the studio felt off throughout the session. The music was quieter than I’m used to, which made it harder to get into the zone. One major issue was that the machines were extremely slippery, even with grip socks, which I’ve never encountered before in similar studios. Overall, it’s a decent workout, but the vibe and equipment need...

Parking is a pain here. There’s no free parking and it’s like $10 in their garage. The instructor also made me Venmo her account directly for grip socks and would not let me take class without. I’ve been to class before/seen other people in class without socks so they really need to get their policy straight. It’s also uncomfortable/sus that I had to Venmo her directly. They are also really inconsistent about their late policies which make things confusing. It just makes this a...