Becoming a VersaClimber Instructor
VersaClimber: Becoming an Instructor at Studio Physique
Hi Studio Physique fam!
I’ve been wanting to share my honest experience and opinion about the VersaClimber for ages now.
I hope to answer any questions you might have about our VersaClimber workouts and to give you a little insight behind what goes into one of the “funnest” classes I’ve ever had the pleasure of teaching!
What On Earth is a VersaClimber?
Even after years of teaching and taking Lagree classes on the Megaformer, I had never heard of the VersaClimber. When Chris, the owner and founder of Studio Physique, told us we were adding this brand-new machine to the studio, I was instantly excited.
The VersaClimber is a full-body, upright cardio machine that moves with a natural opposite-arm, opposite-leg motion. Unlike a bike or elliptical, it recruits your entire body from the moment you start moving. That’s why a typical 25-minute class can burn up to twice as many calories as most cardio workouts.
What I love most:
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It’s low impact — no pounding on the knees or joints
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It strengthens while it conditions
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It’s fast, efficient, and incredibly effective
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The playlists make it feel more like a club than a workout
Every climb is a total-body cardio and strength session wrapped into one.
My First Class
My first class was intense — in the best way. Because we don’t usually move in the same “contra-lateral” pattern the VersaClimber uses, it took me a few minutes to find my rhythm. But once I did, I could immediately feel my glutes, core, and upper body working to push and pull the machine.
The music, the instructor’s energy, and the vibe of the room made the time fly. I also loved that I could go completely at my own pace. Each climber controls their own resistance and speed, which makes the machine perfect for beginners and advanced climbers alike.
And yes… the VersaClimber humbled me. At one point I had to stop moving because I was so out of breath — and that’s exactly when I knew this machine was something special.
Becoming a VersaClimber Instructor
The VersaClimber quickly became one of my favorite ways to train. Teaching it is even better.
I’ve spent hours building routines, practicing climbs, choosing music, and finding my teaching voice. My classes are beat-based — we climb to the music — which makes it feel more like dancing than working out.
Other instructors bring their own style, too:
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Kaleigh mixes interval training and endurance drills
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Stacey uses her personal training background to focus on total-body transformation
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Each instructor at Studio Physique brings something different to the workout
If you want the full VersaClimber experience, try a class with each of us and see which style motivates you the most.
Don’t Give Up — The Magic Comes With Practice
The VersaClimber can feel demanding at first, but you WILL get better. Your body becomes more efficient with the movement. Your rhythm improves. Your breathing steadies. You stop overthinking and start moving with confidence.
There’s so much room to progress — and that’s where the magic happens. 🙂
If you’ve been curious about the VersaClimber or want to try something totally different from traditional cardio, this machine is absolutely worth checking out.