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Lagree-Inspired At Home Workout: Abs
Lagree Method requires a Megaformer or Microformer. However, we can’t always get to the studio and consistency is the key to getting results. Our goal with this series is to give you a set of exercises based on Lagree principles that you can do at home with little-to-no equipment. Here are some
Lagree FAQ: Effectiveness and Results
This post is part of our Lagree FAQ series where we address the most commonly googled questions about Lagree Method. It is tempting to demand direct answers to complex questions. In the fitness space, many of the most sought-out answers are subjective and highly dependent on the individual. Our goal
Thank You To All Of Our GOTR Chicago Fundraiser Participants!
Thank you to the more than 70 participants who helped make our Girls on the Run Chicago fundraiser a success. Together, we raised over $3,500 to support GOTR Chicago’s after-school programs.
Prenatal / Postnatal Exercise Classes: Lagree Method during and after Pregnancy
The Lagree Method aims to improve cardio health, muscular endurance & strength, core strength, balance, and flexibility. Rather than using heavy weights to create resistance, Lagree focuses on time-under-tension using spring-based resistance on the Megaformer. Lagree also uses slow, controll
A 2022 Fundraiser Supporting Girls on the Run Chicago
This article documents Resistance's September 24, 2022 fundraiser for Girls on the Run Chicago and why the studio supports its after-school programs.
6 Ways To Reduce Soreness After a Lagree Class
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) usually peaks 24-72 hours after intense exercise. When you start a new exercise routine, the level of soreness is highest after your first session and decreases with each regular session. While some soreness is necessary, there are some simple steps you can take
Building Resistance — Why I Started a Fitness Studio.
Co-Founder Erin Heatherton speaks about her path from walking the runway as a Victoria's Secret Angel to opening a fitness studio and becoming a Lagree instructor in Chicago - Resistance Chicago Lagree
6 Tips for optimizing your first Lagree class
Taking your first Lagree Megaformer class can be intimidating, but these tips from Lagree Instructor Erin Heatherton will help make sure you get the most our of your time in the studio.
What’s the difference between Lagree and Pilates?
Lagree is often referred to as Lagree Pilates or described as "high intensity pilates". Although the Megaformer was inspired by the Pilates reformer, the two methods have significant differences in philosophies and intended results. Instructor Ashten White discusses the differences in orig
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