THe LaGree
Difference
The Lagree Method is not Pilates, despite its similarities, and is celebrated for its intensity and efficiency, popularized by figures such as Meghan Markle, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
High-Intensity, Low Impact
The Lagree Method combines strength training, cardio, and core work in a 50-minute session, emphasizing slow, controlled movements to minimize joint strain while maximizing muscle.
Exercises on the Megaformer machine focus on slow, deliberate movements to keep muscles under constant tension, engaging muscles for endurance, fat burning, and lean muscle. Techniques like progressive overload and muscle fatigue are also incorporated, distinguishing it from Pilates’ focus on alignment and gentler control.
Strengthen, Tighten, Tone.
Unlike the Pilates Reformer, the Megaformer features a sliding carriage, multiple platforms, adjustable springs, handlebars, and straps, enabling exercises that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously.
The Megaformer is designed to sculpt, tone, and strengthen quickly, with benefits like improved endurance, flexibility, and posture, often noticeable after a few sessions. Every movement emphasizes core stability, enhancing overall strength and balance.
Lagree Vs. Traditional Pilates
The Lagree Method is often grouped with Pilates because they share some foundational principles, but there are some key differences that set it apart from classical or contemporary Pilates styles. Here's a breakdown comparing Lagree Method to other forms of Pilates: