What Lagree Taught Me About Mental Toughness (and Muscle Control)

Okay, real talk. If you’ve ever looked at those slow, shaky Lagree moves and thought, “Pfft, how hard can it be?” OH BABY. Come closer. Let me lovingly scream at you: It’s spicy in all the right ways.

Lagree might look like Pilates' more mysterious, quiet cousin but don’t be fooled. It’s low-impact, high-intensity, and built to push you to your limits (without breaking your joints in the process). And while, yes, it sculpts, tones, and strengthens like nobody’s business. Today I want to talk about the sneaky benefits you might not expect.

1. Mental Toughness, Baby

Lagree is like a full-blown therapy session for your brain… minus the couch.

There’s something about holding a lunge for what feels like 67 years (okay fine, it’s 60 seconds) that forces you to face yourself. You breathe through the shakes, the burn, the “why am I doing this again?” moment and you come out stronger.

Lagree doesn’t just tone your glutes. It trains your mind to stay when it’s uncomfortable, to breathe when it’s burning, and to believe that you’re capable when your brain says “nope.”

Honestly? That’s magic.

2. Core Control = Life Control

You’re not just working your core for a cute little waist (although… hi, bonus). Lagree teaches you to engage muscles you forgot existed. You learn how to control your body with precision which spills into how you carry yourself every day. Hello, posture upgrade. Hello, confidence.

Plus, when you’re in the middle of holding plank-to-pike on a Megaformer, shaking like a leaf, and not dying… suddenly that awkward meeting at work feels way less intimidating.

3. It’s a Full-Body Workout in Disguise

You’ll feel it everywhere. Quads. Abs. Arms. Glutes. Tiny toe muscles you didn’t know you had. All while moving sloooowly and controlled (that’s the Lagree sauce, time under tension).

What surprises most people? You can be dripping in sweat without a single jump or impact move. Your joints? They love Lagree. Your muscles? They will be respectfully screaming.

4. It’s Basically Meditation in Motion

Hear me out. When you’re focusing on every micro-movement, holding a position, and breathing through the shake, your brain goes silent. Like, the to-do list disappears. The phone notifications fade. The only thing that exists is you vs. that slow lunge.

It’s weirdly zen. Sweaty zen. But zen.

Final Thoughts: Wanna Come With Me Next Time?

If you’ve never tried Lagree, let this be your sign. Yes, it’s tough. Yes, your legs might wobble on the way to your car. But there’s something addictive about it. You feel strong. You feel grounded. And honestly? You start walking through life with a little more badass energy.

So grab your grippy socks, and let’s shake together.