SOMA is not just a gym.
Nor is it merely a recovery facility.
It is a place to analyze, stimulate,
and recover—integrated into a system
designed to reshape the human body.
SOMA SYSTEM
Every session informs the next.
Analysis, training, and recovery are integrated
to continuously improve performance.
Analyze
Train
Recover
Adapt
MACHINES
World-class equipment, sourced globally.
But the value lies not in the machines themselves —
it lies in how they are combined.
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Precise
Strength StimulusARX combines patented motor-driven resistance with software that adjusts the load in real time, throughout every rep.
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powered by
Efficient
Cardiovascular StimulusCAROL is an AI-powered bike built for reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training (REHIT). It adjusts resistance instantly to deliver short, personalized workouts.
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powered by
Recovery and
Readiness SupportVASPER combines compression, liquid cooling, and interval training. It is designed to support recovery and readiness for your next session through low-load exercise.
ARX
72%
Less training time
Total training time over 12 weeks (estimated)
ARX reports approximately 72% less training time than conventional strength training, based on a 12-week study.
* Compared with moderate-intensity strength training. 72% is a manufacturer-reported figure. The chart is an estimate (sessions × average duration), not the length of a single session. Individual results vary.
2.5 ×
Greater reduction in body fat percentage
Body fat reduction over 12 weeks (percentage points)
In a 12-week study, body fat percentage fell from 27.3% to 22.9% in the ARX group. The manufacturer reports a reduction approximately 2.5 times that of conventional training.
* Manufacturer-reported figure. In the original paper, reductions were 4.4 points (ARX) vs. 1.7 points (conventional), a ratio of about 2.6x. Results from 13 ARX and 14 conventional participants. Individual results vary.
3.5 ×
Greater improvement in aerobic fitness
Increase in VO₂max over 12 weeks (mL/kg/min)
VO₂max measures the body's ability to take in and use oxygen. Over 12 weeks, the ARX group improved approximately 3.5 times as much as the conventional training group.
* 12-week study. VO₂max increased by +5.2 (ARX) vs. +1.5 mL/kg/min (conventional), a ratio of about 3.5x. 13 ARX and 14 conventional participants. Individual results vary.
90%
Greater strength gains
Gain in maximal chest press strength over 12 weeks
* Calculated from group means. The conventional group performed moderate-intensity strength training.
ARX reports strength gains 90% greater than with conventional strength training.
* Manufacturer-reported figure based on a 12-week comparison. This does not mean strength increases by 90% from baseline. Individual results vary.
CAROL
5 min
Per REHIT workout, in as little as 5 minutes
Workout duration: CAROL vs. running
AI adjusts resistance to each rider's physiological response. Just two 20-second sprints. A research-based program designed to deliver health and fitness benefits comparable to a 45-minute run in as little as 5 minutes.
* The comparison of 5 minutes with a 45-minute run is based on the manufacturer's description. Study conditions and outcome measures differ; figures in the other tabs come from studies of roughly 10-minute and 8 min 40 s sessions. Individual results vary.
12%
Increase in aerobic fitness over 8 weeks
AI tailors resistance to each rider for workouts built around two 20-second sprints. In an 8-week study, aerobic fitness (VO₂max) improved by approximately 12%.
* 2019 comparative study, 12 participants in the REHIT group. Results from roughly 10-minute sessions. Individual results vary.
5%
Lower resting systolic blood pressure over 8 weeks
In an 8-week study, average resting systolic blood pressure in the REHIT group fell from 130.4 to 123.8 mmHg, a reduction of approximately 5%.
* 2019 comparative study, 12 participants in the REHIT group. Results from roughly 10-minute sessions. Individual results vary.
2 ×
More energy burned after exercise
Extra energy burned after exercise (EPOC)
After exercise, participants burned 87.7 kcal above resting levels with CAROL, compared with 45.2 kcal after moderate-intensity treadmill exercise—approximately twice as much.
* 2021 study, 19 participants. Compared CAROL Intense (8 min 40 s) with 30 minutes of moderate-intensity treadmill exercise. This is not a ratio of total energy burned including during exercise. Individual results vary.
VASPER
71%
Of participants improved their sleep scores
VASPER combines compression, liquid cooling, and interval exercise. In a 12-week pilot study, participants' self-rated sleep improved.
* Pilot study of 14 veterans over 24 sessions, with no control group and manufacturer involvement. Assessed with the PSQI questionnaire. 71% is the share of participants who improved, not a guarantee of results.
57%
Of participants improved their quality-of-life scores
A 12-week pilot study using VASPER reported improvements in self-rated quality of life.
* Pilot study of 14 veterans over 24 sessions, with no control group and manufacturer involvement. Assessed with the RAND SF-36 questionnaire. 57% is the share of participants who improved, not a guarantee of results.
21 min
Of exercise per study session
21 minutes of exercise combining compression and cooling, followed by 10 minutes of rest on a cooling mat.
* Protocol used in a pilot study of 14 veterans. It does not indicate SOMA booking slots or total visit time.
ANALYZE
Analysis is not for record-keeping—
it is for designing each session.
We evaluate daily condition,
long-term change, and recovery status.
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Real-time visualization of muscular output (torque) during training
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Body composition analysis system
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Cardiorespiratory assessment system
for measuring VO2 max
RECOVER
At SOMA, recovery is not an afterthought.
It is a core component of sustaining performance.
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Sauna-based heat exposure to regulate autonomic nervous system
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Cold exposure to stimulate circulation
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A hyperoxic lounge by DAIKIN
to support recovery and conditioning
Access
LAGRACIA Omotesando 2F
3-3-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
5-minute walk from Exit A2, Omotesando Station
MEMBERSHIP
Membership
Four plans are available.
Membership is capped at 100 people.
Details are provided during your tour.
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Training
ARX · CAROL
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Hypoxic Environment
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Conditioning
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Analysis
CPET (additional fee)
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Booking
Up to 7 days in advance
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Training
ARX · CAROL
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Hypoxic Environment
Hypoxic CAROL
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Conditioning
Vasper · Hyperoxic Lounge
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Analysis
CPET (quarterly)
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Booking
Up to 14 days in advance
Your monthly fee stays fixed for as long as your membership continues. This tier is offered only during the founding period.
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Training
ARX · CAROL
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Hypoxic Environment
Hypoxic CAROL
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Conditioning
Vasper · Hyperoxic Lounge
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Analysis
CPET (quarterly)
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Booking
Up to 14 days in advance
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Training
ARX · CAROL
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Hypoxic Environment
Hypoxic CAROL
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Conditioning
Vasper · Hyperoxic Lounge
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Analysis
CPET (unlimited)
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Booking
Up to 30 days in advance · Always top priority
Included in all plans: InBody970s, sauna
All prices include tax.
A separate initiation fee applies (details provided during your tour).