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CORE40 Insiders: What is Lagree Fitness?
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If you’re looking for a high intensity and low impact workout, it doesn’t get any better than the Lagree method at CORE40 Studios. Sebastien Lagree is a former personal trainer and bodybuilder who developed Lagree Fitness, an innovative high intensity, but low impact, full-body workout. The workout is for both men and women and is usually done on a specially designed machine called the Megaformer (also known as the Lamborghini of reformers). The equipment is made up of platforms and handles that are used to stimulate the body and address all physical fitness needs including strength, endurance, cardio, flexibility, core, and balance.
Since the shutdown period began, CORE40 has been serving up virtual at-home Lagree inspired workouts on their Instagram (@CORE40), which, many have said, are much harder than they anticipated without the machine. Even without the equipment, the principles of a Lagree class will leave you shaking and sweating, here’s why...
Pace
A Lagree class is based on slow controlled movements to work multiple muscle groups at once. When you engage more muscles in a short period of time, your body burns energy for longer (think of it like your body working out continuously, even after your session is over). A slower pace will also activate your slow-twitch muscles, which lead to muscle shakes that are familiar to all Lagree method advocates.
Transitions
In Lagree classes, you move quickly into the different moves that make up a class, even though the exercises are performed slowly and with muscle control. Shorter transition times lead to a quicker burnout and a shorter workout.
Stability
With slower exercises in a Lagree class, you can expect to use your core stabilizers more. “Why would you want to do that?” Well, your core muscles are activated for better balance, and, as you age, maintaining good balance is essential for long-term health.
Muscle focus
Lagree classes target many muscles at the same time. When you are in a lunge, for example, you have the option of working both legs, your core, abs, and your arms all at once.
Don’t take our word for it. Check out the CORE40 At-Home Lagree Workout live on our IGTV! Optional props: sliders/towel and weights to amp it up.
