How Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers Boost Strength and Endurance If you’ve ever taken a Lagree class at Studio Physique in St. Petersburg, you’ve heard your trainer say it: “Find the shake!” That shake isn’t just effort — it’s your slow-twitch muscle fibers firing and working to their limit. These small but mighty fibers are the secret behind Lagree’s long, lean, sculpted results. Let’s break down why they matter — and how every class on the Megaformer helps strengthen them. Fast-Twitch vs. Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers Your muscles are made of two main fiber types: Fast-twitch (Type II)• Built

Exercise?! You CAN Do It and YES, I Mean YOU! By Amy Koko Exercise is Not My Thing I’m not an exercise person, but I have friends who are. They try every new gym, and report back…"This one is run by ex Seals and Rangers and we have to crawl with 50 pound sacks of flour on our back and then we learn how to push someone’s nose up into their eye socket in case we are ever attacked. You HAVE to try it!" As a matter of fact, I was pretty much anti-exercise

From Goals to Gains — The Studio Physique Way Ninos Ibraham is a certified Lagree Fitness trainer, one of the popular trainers at Studio Physique.  Ninos encourages and inspires students with his expertise and personal experience.  Here, Ninos describes his fitness and wellness journey. You might not recognize his “Before” picture! I’m Ninos Ibraham a 31-year old, certified Lagree Fitness trainer.  I know what it’s like to struggle with weight issues, set ambitious fitness goals, reach them and finally maintain a healthy lifestyle. Almost ten years ago, I was twice the man I