Meet Tracie Lane – Yogi, Triathlete and Lagree Lover

by | Jun 20, 2015 | Blogs

After close to two months of dating a Megaformer, I am getting into the Lagree groove. My initial opposition to getting off the couch and reversing a decades-long sedentary lifestyle have melted away. I approach each class with more enthusiasm and less dread. Part of...

Of Lunges and Crunches and Nearby Lunches

by | Jun 9, 2015 | Blogs

Today was a Lagree red-letter date with the introduction of the Full Body – Plus class led by Helene. If you like to maximize every moment of your workout, Helene is the instructor for you. Quick transitions between exercises are one hallmark of the full-body Lagree...

Four Steps to Eating for your Workout: Step 4 – REBUILDING

by | May 25, 2015 | Blogs

Now it’s time to rebuild your muscle tissue. The purpose of the Lagree Method is to effectively stimulate the slow twitch muscle fibres of our body. During your workout, you breakdown these fibres which (given the proper nourishment) will rebuild stronger than before....

Four Steps to Eating for your Workout: Step 3 – REFUELING

by | May 25, 2015 | Blogs

0-20 minutes post workout – SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES Most people skip this step as they think low carb diets are the key to losing weight. Carbohydrates are essential to our muscles and our brains. After a workout your body has burned mostly carbohydrates for energy as it...

Four Steps to Eating for your Workout: Step 2 – RECOVERING

by | May 24, 2015 | Blogs

Zero to Infinity – WATER / ELECTROLYTE REPLENISHER. Hydration is so important for the function of every cell in our body. Not only does it keep our muscles and joints moving, it also lubricates our digestive system, hydrates our skin, and prevents early aging. Hydrate...