r/LagreeMethod

Okay. I know the difference between classical pilates and Lagree…but I always get stumped when people ask me what the difference between Lagree and Solidcore, tremble, etc. I know the difference as they are trying to be Lagree without investing in it…but how can I explain it as someone trying to sell Lagree to people only familiar with modern pilates?

I just completed my Level 1 certification and I’m excited to start teaching! However, I feel like I definitely need to practice more first before auditioning at studios. What tips do you have for very new instructors? Anything you were taught to do/avoid? Anything specific to do before an audition apart from ofc practicing your routine? Any specific cues/cueing tips?

My big question now is timing. The studio I trained at uses a stop watch and I’m practicing and getting used to it more, but I still have two questions about timing:

1. Do you just let your stopwatch run the whole time or reset it for every exercise/muscle group block? Id you let it run the whole class, how do you remember when you should switch to the next move? Eg. even if you know you’re doing an escalator lunge for 2 mins full range and then a static twist for 30 secs and then pulse for 30 secs, I think it’s be hard to remember all that if you start that exercise when the stopwatch is at 6:30 so you need to calculate that all in your head. Maybe my mental maths skills are just really bad haha but this seems so tough cuz I feel like in the middle of a class I could easily forget if I started that specific move at 6:30 or 6 or 5:30 and then not know how long is left.
2. How do you remember routine and timing? For our certification we had to learn and teach a 15 min routine and I learned that and the timings for it, but if you’re teaching a new routine every day how do you do it? Like if you write it the night before, how do you remember if people are in a saw for eg 1 min or 1:30 min or what variations you have coming up? Do you write it down somewhere?

Hi all!

I was a classpass member awhile ago and did lagree 1-2x per week. Loved it but just couldn't fit it in my schedule. Also got lower back pain that wasn't improving so I took a break.

Now that I have more flexibility, I am considering incorporating it again. I am debating between getting class pass (amount to 6-8 classes for $100/month) or being a founder member of a studio 10 minutes away (150 for 8 classes/no roll over)

On one hand, I love lagree and really need to work on strengthening my body and losing my hormonal belly. On the other, I like the flexibility of classpass where I can choose different studios.

What are some of the factors that have led you to choose studios? I just worry that new studios are cheap in credits but spike after they gain polularity... Also don't want to lose out on getting a membership

I just got certified and learned that most studios now pay instructors through a w2 which eliminates the ability for any write offs as they are not a 1099. Are people opening LLC’s?

so i do lagree twice a week. i started off unable to finish any core movements. ive gotten much better. i still struggle to hold planks and bears tho? what’s going on? i can do other core movements but those i can’t hold them more than a few seconds. if its in the back i for sure cant even more than 3 secs. is this normal or am i doing something wrong? how long did it take i to master those ?

To my fellow trainers, I know it isn’t the money, but pay is important for the time you take outside of class to prepare. Time teaching doesn’t mean a better teacher of course. But for those that are filling classes, what is your pay and do you think it’s fair? I just want an honest perspective as to what you make as a trainer that has been teaching for a while(more than a year)…and has a following. If you are filling classes..especially with members, what is your pay? This is Reddit, so free space to share that.

Wondering if anyone is going through/has gone through the same thing - started Lagree a few months ago and am now almost 30 classes in. Originally started with 2x per week and now have bumped it up to 3-4x per week. I’m starting to see physical changes in my body (more toned arms, oblique lines forming) but my form is still awful on the machine 90% of the time, I always need to use the lightest or second lightest spring load for every exercise. I feel like my progress is constantly yo-yo-ing - I’ll have a good couple of days then suddenly the next class I’m unable to do certain twist moves or feel super unbalanced during lunges or need to dial back on the spring load again.

What is your exercise/lifestyle routine outside of Lagree that you feel like has complimented/supplemented the practice the most? And for those who struggle with posture and balance during classes - what did you find helpful to overcome that?

Anyone in here 1099 in California? Do you end up paying a ton back at the end of the year? Just curious on what I should expect going into this vs being W2.

Also looking for any recs on liability insurances as a new instructor! Studio is requiring it. Thank you

Ok I want to do a poll because anyone who follows this sub likely checks up once in a while and loves Lagree. Sooooo.
Favorite core move:
Favorite lower body single leg move:
Favorite bilateral lower body move:
Favorite oblique move:
Favorite upper body move:

I will start!

Fav core: wheelbarrow still wins, bear close second
Lower fav: Xpress..reverse floor close second
Bilateral: skating/baby skate
Oblique: side plank- I know, so basic
Upper: upper lift(serve the p) tied with tricep pull to rise and shine

I’ll be out of the country for 2 weeks and will have about 50 classes by then. I feel incredible and don’t want to lose the momentum/progress I’ve made. I’ll be staying in a hotel with a gym. Any tips or suggestions on workouts or moves to do?

Ok everyone, first Solidcore class and I went in skeptical but I actually loooved it. I felt more challenged than any class I have recently taken in Lagree. There were so many spring options to progress and I got such a good burn. Did a shoulder/center glute focus and it was amazing. Instructor had us to back lunge to Xpress(different names) to single thrust with dumbbell of choice, right into step ups at the back. The core work was so amazing as well as upper. Just wondering if anyone else here has compared/thoughts. I really enjoyed having more spring options tailored to different levels based on number classes.

It's also in my core that is where I first felt the soreness, but then when I laid down for bed I felt it in the middle of my back / spine and then the next morning when I twist I feel it in my core and back / spine.

As an instructor, I cannot make a living only teaching Lagree. It’s insane that I am so limited by a certification that I paid for, that teaches you almost nothing. It’s about time we either leave the lagree brand behind or we demand change. Sebastian is hurting his own brand but he is also hurting us with this “copycat” obsessiveness.

Does anyone do the unlimited membership at BODYROK and if you do how many times do u go a week to make it worth it

What are everyone’s favorite lagree studios in the US?

I'm planning to start Lagree classes soon, but am anxious about what to fully expect, so I've been putting it off for the last few weeks. I have autism and new situations where I can potentially embarrass myself stress me out. but I definitely need to get started for my health and weight loss journey.

I haven't worked out in a few years due to health issues, so what can I expect from my first class?

do the instructors explain exactly what to do? what if I need modifications?

lastly, what do I even wear? are workout leggings and a sports bra acceptable or should I wear something else? I have grip socks already.

any info or tips would be greatly appreciated!

I’m curious if any other instructors feel this way, but after teaching on the Mega Pro more, I’m starting to prefer it over older style machines.

Part of it is honestly just the newer feel of the machine, but I also really like the efficiency of movements and transitions on it. Certain exercises feel smoother and more seamless to teach, especially when flowing between moves quickly.

I can absolutely still teach on older machines, but after getting used to the Mega Pro, going back feels a little less intuitive for me personally.

Would love to hear other instructors’ thoughts if you’ve taught on both.

they are more “Rowformers” that have a rower on one side and reformer machine on the other end?

I’m wanting to get my Lagree certification so any help would be great!