OCTOBER CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
From mentally and physically exhausting workouts to finding joy in movement again, meet the incredibly strong and savvy, Tiffany Stackpoole, our October Client Spotlight.
JUNE CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
From heavy lifting and tightness to flexibility and mobility. Meet the friendly, Lagree loving, absolute Mega-male boss, Joey Leshman, this month’s client spotlight.
MARCH CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
From chronic fibromyalgia pain to planking through this next level of her fitness journey. Meet the loving, determined, and absolutely transformational Saira Khan, this month’s client spotlight.
December Client Spotlight
This month we are highlighting one of the most uplifting studio members you can think of in the Core (LP) community. You’ve probably seen this client in class introducing herself to newbies, hugging the instructors, and sharing about how Lagree completely changed her exercise routine. This December Client Spotlight is truly on a long-play that we can’t help but celebrate. Meet Adriana Diamond.
Beat the Summer Slump: How to Stay Motivated in Your Fitness Routine
July is here and summer is in full swing. Sunshine, relaxation, and exciting adventures are on all our minds – which can also bring about a decline in motivation when it comes to maintaining a regular fitness routine.
Summer often brings unique challenges and excuses that can disrupt our fitness routine. Travel plans, social events, and the desire to simply unwind often pushes our workouts down to the bottom of our to-do list. Or simply changes to daily routines can disrupt our regular exercise habits, and make it tougher to pick up where we left off.
If you’re looking for ways to beat the summer slump and stay motivated on your fitness journey, we have some tips on how to ensure you make the most of the season while still prioritizing your long-play.
June Client Spotlight!
As we continue to grow the Core (LP) community we’d like to take a moment to shoutout a client who embodies everything Core (LP) is about. From working hard and treating fitness as a long-play to always showing a warm welcome to the instructors and fellow clients. Meet Nicole Brooks! Our very first Client Spotlight!
How to Know Your Workout Rocked — Without Your Wearable
We know it too well. That feeling you get when you forget to close the ring after a solid workout. When your tracker says you burned 290 calories so you do a couple extra push-ups to reach 300 even though your chest and shoulders are fried. When your body is screaming for a break but you told yourself you have to reach 500 calories today to go out with your friends later.
Why Every Runner Should Be Doing Lagree!
As the Michigan weather gets warmer and spring and summer start shining through, the urge to run outside becomes almost a right of passage. What’s better than that rush of Vitamin D, the wind in your face, and nodding at your fellow runners on your route. As awesome as running is, and lets be honest runners high is completely real, it’s almost equally as important to cross-train to keep you in tip top shape. Today we’re taking about great ways to cross-train for your next marathon, 10K or favorite cardio activity! Here are our four major reasons why Running + Lagree = the perfect combination.
What You Can Expect from Core (LP) Fitness!
Not sure what to expect from Core (LP) Fitness? Here we are breaking down your most asked questions and
It’s Official, We’re Moving to Berkley January 2023!
Some days it felt like this would never come. But I can proudly announce that after months of negotiations and red tape, Core (LP) Fitness will be moving to:
What is Lagree and Why Do People Call it Pilates?
Love the Lagree Method, but not sure how to tell your friends what it is? Are you used to telling people it’s Pilates but high intensity or not sure what to tell them at all? Have you called it Megaformer Pilates more than once? Although you may notice both machines use moving carriages, platforms, and controlled movements, you may be surprised to know that Lagree and Pilates are two completely different workouts. A lot of people reference Lagree as “Pilates on steroids”, but there are three major differences between the two.
Change Your Mindset Around Fitness During the Holidays
It happens every year. Thanksgiving hits and then we enter a wave of panic. We start sacrificing our workouts for shopping, binging on whatever there is in sight with hopes to reset on New Years Day, or even worse, punishing ourselves for changing our workout routine by not enjoying the most wonderful time of the year. But instead of slipping into old holiday habits, what if this year, from Thanksgiving to New Years, we did something different? Below are some of my ultimate tips for changing your mindset around working out during the Holidays.
Core (LP) Officially Turns 1!
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one full year! November 1st marks Core (LP)’s first birthday and believe me this is only the beginning. Let’s take a look at what’s yet to come.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Plank
The Lagree Method on the Megaformer is one of the most core focused workouts there is. It hits all of your major core muscles including your transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, internal & external obliques, and diaphragmatic muscles.
But did you know it is actually a total body move? In addition to creating a chiseled stomach, planks strengthen your shoulders, chest, triceps, biceps, hips, quads and cheeks (just to name a few). That’s right, the plank is one of the most effective moves ever. That’s why knowing the strategies on how to hold a plank, can truly up your game during any 1-on-1 Megaformer (LP) session. Today I’m sharing some of my secrets about how to get the ideal plank to maximize your results. To do this, let’s split the body into three parts:
Stick To Your Workout Routine with Every Changing Season!
Didn’t Summer just start? It feels like Fall is right around the corner and for some that brings a feeling of overwhelm and fear of what the future holds. We immediately start creating back-to-school checklists, writing out our never ending “to-do” lists on post-its, and this year especially, wondering how work will be once you head back to the office. All the while trying to find the time to exercise and keep your nutrition on track. Seems like a lot doesn’t it? Well what if I told you, it didn’t have to be so overwhelming? What if you gave yourself permission to maintain your workout routine moving into this new season? Below are a few things that I’ve used in my life to make my mental and physical health a non-negotiable:
“Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let It Go”
1990s Rapper Mase said it best when he said, “Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let it Go”. So often we forget how stretching both before and after a workout can actually make our sweat session more effective. Below are some of my absolute favorite stretches to get my body going!
How Slow Can You Go! The Power of the Mega Shake
We’ve all been there. Wanting to increase our max speed on the treadmill, up the number on our weights, use more power than our previous workouts. We think that using more power, speed, weight = more effective, when really activating our hard-to-reach smaller muscles is equally as important. Today we’re looking at the difference between fast & slow-twitch muscle fibers and how they help keep us feeling long, powerful, and strong on the reg.
Best Ways to Prep for your Mega Workout!
Most of us know that regular exercise and greens will give us health and wellness, but did you know there are ways to maximize your workout without expensive protein shakes or fad recovery drinks? As John Mayer sang, Your Body is a Wonderland and you deserve to have all of the tools to help amplify that hour you spend in the gym {especially on the Core (LP) Mega ;)}. Below are a few ways to help get the most out of your sweat session without the added $$!
5 Reasons Your World Benefits from Prioritizing Time to Exercise!
I want you to take a second and think about your day. What’s on your to-do list? What are you anxious about getting done? What have you been putting on the back burner? Got these images in your mind? Good. Now I want you to close your eyes and think about your happy place. I want you to breathe slowly and imagine your perfect day. Picture how you’d like to feel at the end of your day. Present? Accomplished? Fulfilled? Now open your eyes.
So often we put a tremendous amount of pressure on ourselves about “getting everything done” when really, what do you have to show for it at the end of the day? I constantly hear coworkers and friends say, “I’ll exercise when…”, “I wish I had time to…” “I want to exercise but I have…” So often we put exercise on the back burner because of time. Time is truly a glimpse into our priorities. Remember, you can’t work from an empty cup. Every time you engage in exercise and self-care, you become a better person for yourself and everyone around you. Below are five major reasons why your world benefits from you prioritizing time to exercise in your life!
Men That Mega: The Benefits of Megaformer Training for Men!
When you think about the Megaformer, Pilates, Barre, Yoga, etc….what gender do you visualize taking a class/1-on-1? As a Megaformer instructor, some of the most common questions I hear from men are, “Do guys use the Megaformer?” “I know I need more flexibility but I don’t think THAT’s for me.” “I skip my resistance days and make them my rest days.” Men, like women, can gain a number of benefits from using the Megaformer. As we approach Father’s Day, today’s blog is all about the MegaMen in our life and the many advantages that come with adding the Mega to your workout routine.