About

Challenge Your Body, Transform Your Mind

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We are all about results and community. 
The best of Pilates and strength training all in one efficient, effective, 45 minute workout. Sculpt long, lean muscles and build epic core strength, all without impact on the joints! 
Lagree is great for getting back in shape, pregnant and postpartum moms, athletes looking for cross-training, and anyone who wants serious results. There's a reason why actors, models, and professional athletes do Lagree to stay fit and cross train. These stars have access to the best of everything, and they choose Lagree! Swing by Motion Lab to find out why!

Why is Lagree so effective?

Group fitness class using Megaformer machines, with participants engaging in lunges and exercises. 
  • Because it incorporates strength, endurance, cardio, balance, core, and flexibility in EVERY SINGLE MOVE, not just in every single class.
  • Slow, continuous tension of all major muscle groups increases heart rate, giving you a great cardio workout. More cardio = more calories burned during the workout. 
  • Slow, continuous movement also engages the slow-twitch, fat burning, lean muscle building fibers. More slow-twitch muscles recruited = more “afterburn effect” = more calories burned after the workout, long after you have finished exercising. 
  • Low impact = safe for joints = you can push yourself while minimizing injury risk. 
  • Because it’s FUN! And it FEELS GOOD! Why not do a workout you actually enjoy?
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What to Expect

  • To work hard and have FUN!
  • There are 10 Megaformers for a maximum of 10 participants per class.
  • Each client will have their own Megaformer, ample personal space, and plenty of attention from their instructor.
  • Expect to shake and sweat during the class, and to be sore 1-2 days later!
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Our Story

Ellie got into Lagree during her 5 years living in Los Angeles. During her very sleep deprived time in residency, she fell in love with the workout for being slow paced and highly effective. After just a couple of sessions, she noticed abs she hadn’t seen before and was hooked! 
Upon moving home to Iowa, Ellie called around trying to find a Lagree studio. She learned that Lagree didn’t yet exist in Des Moines, and her wheels started turning! Fast forward to today - Ellie and her husband Matt decided to open their very own Lagree studio called Motion Lab! 
Ellie and Matt will introduce Des Moines to the Lagree Method and know others will fall in love with the workout and the results it provides!