Comparing Lagree Fitness and Pilates Workouts
Goals
The goal of Lagree is to improve clients’ cardio health, muscular endurance, muscular strength, core strength, balance, and flexibility by maintaining constant tension on muscle groups utilizing spring-resistance on the Miniformer Pro.
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The goal of Pilates is to improve clients’ mental health, core strength, and spine alignment by performing a sequence of movements done in a controlled manner through mental concentration and focusing on moving from the core with precision.
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Principles
Lagree leverages the foundational principles of Pilates but integrates them with the advancements made in other rapidly evolving fitness domains. As Pilates began gaining popularity, parallel developments were taking place in other fitness techniques, employing the latest research findings to boost efficacy.
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For instance, the competitive landscape of bodybuilding spurred ground-breaking insights into exercise science, driving the quest for superior strength and aesthetics. At the same time, the evolution of Yoga practices emphasised the benefits of slow, isometric exercises and their integral role in overall physical wellness.
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Lagree is meticulously engineered to elevate strength, muscular endurance, leanness, and muscle tone, while also optimizing cardiovascular efficiency. This amplified intensity turns Lagree into a potent tool for comprehensive physical development and fitness.
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By successfully incorporating all seven principles of the Lagree Method into each movement, participants reach muscle fatigue more rapidly. This accelerated fatigue induces a transformation in body composition, leading to noticeable improvements in overall physical fitness and aesthetics.
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Lagree classes are structured effectively to minimise downtime between exercises, capitalising on the idea of 'time-under-tension' that is commonly employed in body-building. This ensures that your muscles are constantly engaged throughout the entire session. The rapid transitions between exercises maintain an unbroken chain of exertion, allowing your muscle fibers to work continuously from one movement to the next, significantly enhancing the workout’s overall effectiveness.
Lagree also employs the principle of progressive overload, a technique that originates from bodybuilding. Progressive overloading involves gradually increasing the stress placed on your body during an exercise. This strategic increase of tension applied to your muscles over time helps to circumvent the common issue of plateauing in your fitness journey, thereby ensuring consistent progress towards your fitness goals.