Q&A with Our Lagree Fitness Trainer: Rachel
Get to Know Your Favorite Trainers at Studio Physique Trainer Spotlight; Where we interview our amazing Lagree Fitness trainers about fitness, life and everything in-between. This week we have a question and answer session with Rachel.. our fun lovin', mega babe! How long have you been coming to Studio Physique? A little over a year- I used to come with class pass and then I fell in love and bought a full membership. After a few months I became a trainer and have loved teaching ever since. What is your favorite Lagree move and why? Flamingo
Move of the Month: Mega Lats Pulldown
Warmer weather means it's time to show off those muscles you've been working so hard on all spring. This month at Studio Physique, we're all about strengthening and lengthening those gorgeous backs, arms and shoulders. Hellooooo tank top season! Meg Lats Pull Down Start on one blue spring. Add a yellow for extra resistance, or drop down to a black and two yellows to really focus on your form. Grab the red cables and lie down on your stomach with your feet facing the front of the machine. Use your back,
Lagree Fitness Targets Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers
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 & YES, I Mean YOU!
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
Studio Physique Star: Chris Marinari
Chris and his wife Kimberly came to Studio Physique a to get into wedding shape for their big day last September. "The goal was to lose weight and be able to fit into the suit and the dress and look good", says Chris. "We started taking class as much as we could for the 2 months leading up to the wedding. I personally lost almost 20 pounds.