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Why Celebrities (and Our Clients) Swear by the Lagree Method Why Meghan Markle Still Swears by Lagree Fitness Meghan Markle has tried just about every kind of workout — from yoga to running to Pilates — but one method keeps her coming back: Lagree Fitness. The Duchess of Sussex once called it “the best thing for your body,” and years later, her favorite workout is still trending among celebrities, athletes, and everyday people who want long, lean, strong results. This style of training is also why so many models love Lagree — it

Why the Lagree Shake Means Your Workout Is Working              Shake Zone [SHāk-zōn]                   The place where you go low, go slow, close your eyes, picture yourself                   strangling your instructor (lovingly, of course), breathe deeply, and change your body. If you’ve ever wondered why your muscles start trembling halfway through class, you’ve entered what we call The Lagree Shake Zone. At Studio Physique in St. Petersburg, whether it’s your first class or your

We’re beyond honored—and fired up—to once again be nominated in the Creative Loafing Best of the Bay 2025 Contest! 🎉Thanks to your incredible support, Studio Physique was voted Tampa Bay’s Best Pilates Studio and Best Fitness Studio in 2024. These awards mean the world to us—not just as St. Pete’s 1st and Only Lagree Fitness and VersaClimber studio—but as a vibrant community that thrives on strength, support, and results. Your votes were a celebration of the passion and purpose our team brings to every class, every single day.And now… we’re

Best Pre-Workout Foods If you want to feel strong, focused, and energized during your workout, what you eat beforehand matters more than you think. The best pre-workout foods provide steady energy, prevent crashes, and support muscle performance — without leaving you feeling heavy or sluggish. Below are simple, science-backed options that work for strength training, cardio sessions, and high-intensity workouts like Lagree and VersaClimber classes. What is the best pre-workout food? The best pre-workout foods combine carbohydrates for energy and a small amount of protein for muscle support. Top options include oats, bananas, whole-grain toast,

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

Make 2020 the year that you stick with your fitness routine. Here's how: We're already a few weeks into January. If you're still feeling sluggish, unmotivated, tired and hungover from the holidays, you're not alone! It's difficult to start or get back into a fitness routine after the holiday season. We're all full of cheese and Christmas cookies and wine and we just want to feel in control of our bodies again! That being said, it is possible to start a fitness routine after the holidays whether you're getting into fitness for the

"Plant-Based" Isn't Just Another Buzz Phrase. Here's What You Need to Know: Let's face it, sticking to a "diet" is hard. We've gone crazy for Keto, went hungry with intermittent fasting and unleashed our inner caveman with the Paleo diet. A plant-based way of eating may be your ticket to stress free dining if you want to stop over-thinking your food. Ditch the fad diets and focus on eating a surplus of non-processed, fresh foods to stimulate weight loss and improve overall health. Scroll to the bottom of the page for our

5 Fall Superfoods + 3 Bonus Recipes Autumn brings with it a beautiful shift from hot weather to cooler nights and shorter days. Longer evenings allow us the perfect opportunity to spend some extra time in the kitchen, and to experiment with a variety of fall superfoods! This season we're all about nourishing ourselves from the inside out. New Year's Eve is only a handful of weeks away, so why not start your resolutions to eat healthy a little bit early? PUMPKIN The bright orange color is an automatic giveaway that this fruit

Celebrating 4 Years of Strength at Studio PhysiqueWe officially landed on the St. Pete Fitness scene when we opened the doors to Studio Physique June 8th, 2015. It was quite a Monday! The 1st class I taught at 9:30 that morning, I remember seeing white cottony material on the bottom of everyone's brand new grip socks as they moved into "Mega Donkey Kicks". I was trying to teach a brand new move to all first-timers while picking mysterious lint off their feet without them noticing. I swear the place was