Lagree Fitness

Though they may look similar at first glance, Lagree and Pilates are completely different methods with distinct goals and principles.

Lagree is a high-intensity, low-impact workout performed on the Megaformer (not a reformer) that blends strength training, endurance, and core stability. It uses continuous tension, controlled tempo, and strategic sequencing to create a deep muscular burn and rapid results—leaving you shaking, sweating, and strong.

Pilates, on the other hand, focuses on posture, alignment, flexibility, and mindful control. It’s slower and more restorative, emphasizing breath and precision rather than muscular intensity.

The better question is—what doesn’t Lagree benefit?

• Builds all five dimensions of fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and body composition.

• Develops muscular endurance through slow, controlled resistance that keeps muscles under constant tension.

• Tones and sculpts without bulk, activating slow-twitch muscle fibers for long, lean definition.

• Enhances mobility, posture, and spinal alignment, promoting long-term joint and back health.

• Strengthens deep core stability, improving coordination, balance, and overall athletic performance.

• Promotes a meditative, theta-wave state, merging mindfulness with intense physical effort.

• Fosters community and social well-being, uniting people who value challenge, consistency, and growth.

• Attracts the most dedicated high performers—athletes, powerlifters, endurance competitors, and driven professionals—who want results without compromise.

• Efficient and sustainable, delivering a transformative full-body workout in under an hour.

Yes — I do offer beginner-friendly options! My Lagree 101 class takes place Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in the LoDo (Lower Downtown Denver) area and is perfect for newcomers.

Here’s what you should know:

• No prior experience is required — we’ll guide you through the equipment, form, and pace.

• Wear grip socks (they’re required for the machine).

• Come 10–15 minutes early so we can show you the setup and any modifications you may want.

• Feel free to tell the instructor it’s your first class — they’ll make sure you’re comfortable.

Lagree builds muscular endurance, core control, mobility, and proper alignment, all while protecting spine and joint health. The method’s slow, controlled movements strengthen stabilizers and improve posture, helping athletes move more efficiently and recover faster. Because it targets deep muscle engagement without impact, Lagree is an ideal complement for endurance athletes, runners, skiers, powerlifters, bodybuilders, professional athletes, and others looking to enhance performance, balance, and longevity in their training.

Lagree uses spring-loaded variable tension instead of static weight resistance, creating a workout that constantly challenges your muscles through every inch of movement.

Unlike free weights—which only provide resistance in a vertical plane due to gravity—springs offer multidirectional tension, engaging muscles on both vertical and horizontal planes. This means you’re strengthening through a fuller range of motion and recruiting stabilizers that static weights can miss.

Spring resistance also provides continuous, adjustable tension, preventing momentum or “cheating” through reps. The result is deeper muscle activation, improved endurance, and functional strength—without the joint strain or impact of heavy lifting.

In short: static weights build strength; variable tension builds control, endurance, and total-body stability.