r/LagreeMethod

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.

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!

So, I come from the Pilates world. I am an instructor and love the reformer/carriage options for movement. (Mat, chair, tower, are fun too).

I have been to a few Solid Core and Lagree classes and I am honestly puzzled. Ya’ll cue differently and your springs are heavy (not quite Gratz heavy but still) but the focus on control and the other 5 principles of Pilates seem to carry over. I think I am missing something as the classes are fun but they are not a big challenge? I should say that I don’t resemble a Pilates Princess—I am tall, wide and lift heavy at the gym. Heavy springs and strength challenges are my jam. Pilates is a challenge for me on lighter springs and have helped me build stability and control. What am I missing? What am I not connecting with in your classes? I find a classical Pilates session much more difficult and I have been doing those for years. I really feel I am missing the secret sauce.

I’m a level 2 instructor and usually teach every Wednesday at 6,7,8. I’ve been working there for 4 months and this is the first time it’s ever happened. I was having trouble sleeping and I didn’t hear the alarms blaring. The owners have already contacted me and found a sub for my 8 am but I feel so down. They are giving me a strike and I completely understand, do you have any experience with missing your classes or your instructor missing their class?

hi everyone, I recently got into lagree (for ab a month). I really enjoy it however I never feel any soreness or sweat afterwards. In my classes i do feel sore

Does it mean that it doesn’t work the muscles or is it normal to not feel sore ?

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!

Hi all! I am a Lagree instructor with a finance & Marketing background.

I've been thinking a lot about the boutique fitness business model and specifically Lagree as a category. I'd love to crowdsource some honest perspective from the people who actually run these studios or teach in them, because the public narrative (Solidcore IPO, SLT expansion, etc.) feels different from what I imagine the day-to-day reality looks like.

Hypothetically — if someone in their early-to-mid 20s, with a finance background but limited fitness operations experience, was considering opening their first licensed Lagree studio, what would you actually tell them? Not the cheerful "follow your dreams" version. The version you'd give to a younger sibling.

Specifically curious about:

1. The age + experience question. Is there a real disadvantage to being a younger first-time owner, or does it matter less than people think? I see Sebastien himself started in his 20s, and I know of at least one recent Lagree studio that opened with a founder around 22-24. But I'd love to hear from operators about what younger founders consistently get wrong.

2. The capital question. What's the realistic gap between "what people think it costs" and "what it actually costs" for a first studio? I've seen public estimates ranging from $300K to $800K+ depending on market and buildout. Where does the truth usually land? And what are the costs that always blow past projections?

3. Founder presence. I've seen a few comments here suggesting owners who try to manage from afar don't last. How granular does the on-site presence really need to be Year 1? Is there any model where the owner can split time (e.g., 60-70% on-site) and still succeed, or is it truly all-in?

4. The Lagree license specifically. What do people wish they'd known about the license terms, the equipment lead time, the relationship with HQ, before signing? Anything that surprised you?

5. Differentiation in saturated markets. If someone wanted to open in a market that already has Solidcore (Lagree-style with proprietary equipment), is there real demand for a true Lagree concept alongside it, or is the market basically split? How important is brand differentiation (aesthetic, vibe, programming) vs. just method differentiation?

6. The instructors question. W2 vs 1099 — I see a lot of disagreement here. What's actually working for studios you respect? And what's the realistic going rate for a Lagree-certified instructor in a medium-to-large US market?

7. The thing nobody tells you. What's the ONE thing about running a Lagree studio that you only learn after you sign the lease, not before?

I know this is a long post. Genuinely just trying to learn from people who are actually in it before recommending the idea to someone in my circle. Any honesty is appreciated — including "tell them not to do it" if that's the real answer.

Thanks in advance 🤍

Any Bodyrok people here? Does your studio do anything for milestones?? My studio NEVER gives shout outs or signs or anything. I know it’s not a big deal but I’m jealous of my solidcore friends! I’m coming up on my 100th class and excited about the milestone but wish there was a way to celebrate!

Also please don’t yell at me that it isn’t Pilates! I know they aren’t traditional Pilates but they call themselves Pilates and they’re not lagree so there is no good subreddit.

Hi there! I am totally interested in trying out Lagree - it is completely new to my area. However, I already have a gym membership to a competitor, and I am afraid to "cheat" on them. What are the pros/cons and how quick do you see results? I am bloated often due to my gastro disease and just want to feel comfortable in my body. All the advice and tips would be helpful! Thanks!

Has anyone tried both? Which do you prefer and why?

hi guys, going through certification and i dont know why i am so stumped on variations and how to put them into a sequence. we were told variations need to be at least one minute. can you do two 30 second variations back to back? for example, 30 sec hold, into 30 second pulses? i think i am overthinking this lol. can someone give me an example of a move involving variations