Most studios hire trainers that are already fit and teach them the Lagree Method/Mega Pilates. We got fit using the method— we’ll show you how!

We often get confused, puzzled looks when we say we got fit using the Lagree Method, exclusively. But it’s true! Kerri and Tony Stringer Before and After: Stats from our 8 year Lagree Journey

How It Started:
Celebrating Kerri’s 50th

February 27th, 2017

Staying fit into your fifties? Hard. Getting fit in your Fifties? Harder….

Life happens! As a Sales, Product, and Process Trainer for the automotive industry I traveled the world, trashed my spine and posture, and gained a ton of weight; too many airplanes, rental cars, and bad hotel beds. Tony stayed home with the critters, but being a start-up Software Engineer he had all the cards stacked against him. He was clocking-in just shy of 250lbs, and dependent on prescription drugs to manage blood pressure, cholesterol and more. It was time for a lifestyle change—for both of us. It was time to get fit!

How it’s Going:

Memorial Day, 2023
May 29, 2023

Lagree History:

May 2015 Certified as Lagree instructor with Natasha K. through LFI

June 2016 Re-certified with Natasha K and LFI

June 2018 Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

2015-2019 Instructed Group and Private Sessions; Assisted with In-Studio Trainer Development and Continuing Education

July 2019 Certified Advanced at LFI with Lucas Paul

Fall 2019 Began IMC with Focus on Private-Instruction Training

Progress Snapshot: Summer 2020

Age: 53 Weight in photo: 115
Current weight: waivers between 120-125— I like tacos (and the holiday season!) 🌮😎

Lagree / Workout History:

Spring 2016: Finally listens to his wife and takes a Lagree class

2016-2019: Recognizes many similarities between Lagree and martial arts, a modality he practiced in his late teens/twenties. He and his famous cat shirts became instant hits

Progress Snapshot: Summer 2020

Weight in photo: 165
Goal Weight: 160. Close — but more work to do! 💪🏼

There were other activities that contributed to our results, to be sure. Prior to Lagree we enjoyed trail biking as an alternative workout, but it was always either transportation or just a hobby, nothing we ‘trained’ in. In 2012, I gave liposuction a try. Turns out it helps—but with no serious change in my lifestyle it all came back—-just more awkwardly. We love working in the yard and graded and tiered our lot, added garden wall detail, steps with lighting and all landscaping—no easy feat especially in Florida in August but it all contributed. This work is where most will injure themselves; I hurt myself far more in the yard with a rake than on my Micro. To that end, we have learned to take the principles from Lagree and apply them to real life and have realized posture and strength gains as a result.

**FUN-ctional Fitness**

Housework, yardwork, hobbies—it all counts, but watch your form! Kinetic chain form checks are most important here!

Do we do more than just the Lagree modality? Yes! While both of us used the method to achieve our initial results, we do incorporate additional sources of fitness—especially when we find the time. National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) recommends ‘layering’ workouts and activities for ultimate full-body stimulation: The Lagree method consists of slow, controlled full-body movements that isolate and focus on specific muscle groups—Hips are nearly always in a static position. Biking, static-climbing, and other activities that also isolate the hips may be too much for some, especially if you have tight hip flexors. To supplement, choose activities that are opposite: incorporating speed, agility, and quickness such as walking, running, swimming, free-climbing or belay; games like pickleball, volleyball, tennis, racquetball etc. Also, never underestimate the power of stretching, mobility, and restorative modalities: yoga, massages, and stretch clinics can go a long way to round-out your fitness. Even sex can be a workout. Hey—we’re 56—not dead. Seriously, enjoy your strong pelvic floor and check the HR spike on your Fitbit—well, maybe afterwards😉. The point is that all of these challenge the body in different ways and will contribute to well-rounded fitness. That said, the foundation of our fitness success is Lagree and we will always Lagree, as long as our bodies allow us to.

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