Using AI for fitness may seem like a modern-day solution. Brands like Peloton and Tonal promise an at-home personal trainer experience powered by smart technology. But is that program really right for your body? Will it help you progress—or leave you frustrated and stuck? Hi, I’m Ekemba Sooh, owner of SolCore Fitness. I’ve spent 30
Taking control of your health is the goal. But unless you’re deep in the health and fitness world, you don’t know everything it takes. Jumping between classes, trainers, and therapists feels productive. But that only works if you actually understand how to structure and integrate everything—if you’re truly acting as the lead contractor of your
The sacroiliac joint—or SI joint—is one of the most misunderstood areas in the body. And yet, it plays a massive role in your ability to move, feel good, and stay injury-free. If you’ve ever looked for SI joint exercises or ways to relieve SI joint pain, chances are the info you found was generic, over-simplified,
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to constantly be somewhere else in your mind. Scrolling through social media. Texting someone who isn’t in the room. Replaying yesterday or stressing about tomorrow. This emotional disconnection is a signature of modern life. But when your body is here and your mind is not, you miss the real
Click on the image to watch the video. We’ve all heard the saying: “Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is insanity.” We know it logically. But most people don’t feel it deep enough to change. And that lack of internal understanding sabotages their progress before it even starts. Let’s talk
“Duck butt” might sound funny, but anterior pelvic tilt is no joke. It’s a common postural issue where your pelvis tilts too far forward—and it’s one of the main reasons people suffer from chronic lower back pain, disc bulges, SI joint instability, and more. I’m Ekemba Sooh, SomaTherapist and SomaTrainer. I had anterior pelvic tilt
If you’re dealing with iliopsoas muscle pain—sometimes called psoas pain—you’re not alone. The iliopsoas plays a critical role in how your spine, pelvis, and hips move… and when it’s tight, weak, or dysfunctional, it can cause low back pain, hip pain, bursitis, pelvic issues, and more. But here’s the real problem:Most people—and even many professionals—oversimplify
People often ask me how I stay committed to my health and wellness. Well, first—if I’m being honest—I’m kind of anal-retentive. I like having a plan, following through, and doing the work to keep myself moving forward. 🤪 But the real key?I treat my health like a relationship. And just like any relationship, it can’t
Having strong, mobile shoulders is essential—not just for lifting or sports, but for your entire body’s health. But most shoulder pain solutions and “best rotator cuff” workouts you find online are incomplete. They miss critical pieces of the puzzle—especially the joints involved and the two most forgotten muscles you must train for real results. Let’s
Sometimes, what you’re doing just stops working. For Amber, it took years of yoga, chronic pain, and a sudden breakdown to realize her body needed something different. This is her story—and how SolCore Fitness helped her shift from injury to healing. When Pain Overrides the Pose Amber had been practicing yoga since she was 19.
I want to share a liberating paradox that’s brought me (and many of my clients) real peace—and I believe it’ll do the same for you: Habits give you freedom… even when you “fail” them. It sounds backwards, but it’s true. Sometimes skipping a workout, missing a meditation, or veering off your nutrition plan isn’t a
rying to live your life with plantar fasciitis is no fun—especially when the treatments you find make things worse. Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve searched for plantar fasciitis exercises or plantar fasciitis treatments, but instead of relief, you ended up in more pain. That’s because most approaches only treat the symptom, not the cause. I want
Everybody puts so much emphasis on January 1, but if you really want to succeed in the new year, it’s better to think about consistency in health goals — and how learning and adapting will shape your lifestyle over time. Nothing magical happens at midnight on January 1. The real change comes from within you.
🌟 Are you tired of living a life dictated by fear and conditioned responses? It’s time to break free and embrace the incredible power of deciding who you want to be! Join us on this transformative journey as we explore the liberating concept of living authentically and crafting your best life on your own terms.
Zone 2 cardio is getting a lot of attention lately—and for good reason. But this isn’t just another fitness trend. If used properly, Zone 2 cardio can become the foundation of your long-term health, energy, and recovery. Let’s break it down and show you how to make Zone 2 part of a complete, fascia-informed training
“𝑇𝑜 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛, 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛, 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛… 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛, 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛, 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛, 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛… 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛.” This message has been passed down through centuries—from scripture to song—reminding us of one undeniable truth: change is inevitable. When we face change in life, it can arrive without warning or emerge from choices we’ve
You can’t expect the current system to take care of you.The way most people approach fitness, health, and recovery simply doesn’t lead to the results they expect. We’ve been taught to: But the biggest gap is right at the beginning—what kind of movement you’re doing. Not all activity is helpful. In fact, what you do
When you’re feeling good about yourself, chances are your healthy habits follow—and so does your appearance. And here’s the best part: when you’re consistent with your workouts and on point with your meals, your self-love and physical transformation reinforce each other. The more love you give your body, the stronger you feel—and the better you