The Method
The Smarter Way to Train.
Define Lagree isn’t just another workout—it’s the most effective way to build strength, endurance, and control while protecting your body. Our high-intensity, low-impact approach delivers real results for every fitness level. Led by elite instructors, every session is designed to push limits, perfect form, and redefine what’s possible.
Transform your limits.
The Lagree Method is a high-intensity, low-impact training system designed to build strength, endurance, and flexibility—all while being gentle on the joints. Created by the legendary Sebastien Lagree, this smart method fuses the core principles of bodybuilding, Pilates, and strength training into a single, highly efficient workout. Using slow, controlled movements and constant core engagement, Lagree challenges muscles to their deepest point of fatigue, maximizing results in minimal time.
But this isn’t a one-size-fits-all workout. The Lagree Method is completely adaptable, meeting you exactly where you are while continuously pushing you to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to break through plateaus, a busy professional craving an efficient, full-body workout, or someone recovering from injury in need of a safe but challenging training style—this method is built to evolve with you.
At Define Lagree, our expert instructors bring personalized attention to every client, ensure you move with precision, intensity, and control, so you leave every class feeling stronger, more powerful, and fully activated.
At Define Lagree, we take this already powerful method to the next level with elite instruction, a high-energy atmosphere, and a commitment to the details that make all the difference. It’s more than just a workout—it’s the smarter way to train.
Welcome to
mutual motivation
Define Lagree is more than just a workout space—it’s an intimate, high-energy studio where precision, passion, and personal attention come together. Our elite instructors, some of the very best in San Diego, are dedicated to fine-tuning your form and alignment, ensuring every movement is intentional and every muscle is activated for maximum results. And our motivated community makes it all the more fun and rewarding to transform your fitness.
Nestled in Point Loma, one of San Diego’s charming and historic neighborhoods, AND BAY PARK, Define Lagree is just two blocks from the water, minutes from downtown, a stone’s throw from Pacific and Mission beaches. In a chill, family-friendly neighborhood, it’s just overhill from Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel the difference. The energy is electric, the community is uplifting, and the support is real. Whether it’s your first class or your hundredth, you’ll be welcomed like family and coached like an athlete. And when you leave? You won’t just feel stronger—you’ll feel unstoppable. Because at Define Lagree, every session is a chance to push past limits, own your power, and redefine what’s possible.
Meet the Megaformer, your new secret weapon
At the heart of every Define Lagree workout is the Megaformer, a powerhouse machine designed specifically for the Lagree Method. This isn't your average piece of fitness equipment—it’s an engineered masterpiece that continuously evolves to challenge your body in new ways. Define Lagree features the M3S Megaformer, one of the most advanced versions available, delivering a workout that’s intense, effective, and unlike anything else.
Spring Resistance:
Strength Without Strain
The M3S Megaformer is built on a spring-based resistance system, offering the perfect balance of support and challenge. With eight adjustable springs, every movement is low-impact yet high-intensity, allowing for continuous muscle engagement without the wear and tear on your joints. The best part? The resistance adjusts to you. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, the Megaformer meets you where you are and pushes you to the next level.
Precision in Motion: Carriage, Platforms & Handlebars
The Megaformer’s moving carriage glides smoothly between two stable platforms, creating the perfect environment for slow, controlled, and deeply effective movements. The front platform's angular design optimizes body alignment, while a stability bar and adjustable handlebars offer customizable positioning for added support and intensity. With an elastic bungee strap, two sets of cables, and endless ways to modify or advance each move, the Megaformer ensures that no two workouts ever feel the same—and no muscle is left untouched.
REDEFINE YOU
Why it works
Lagree is the only workout that combines high intensity with low impact, giving you the best of both worlds. It fires up slow-twitch muscle fibers for deep, targeted activation, delivering that signature Lagree shake while keeping stress off your joints. The method is built around 10 principles, each designed to maximize muscle engagement, endurance, and alignment:
Effective Form
Prioritizing proper body alignment to maximize muscle efficiency and reduce injury risk.
Effective Range of Motion
Enhancing flexibility and control by performing exercises through their full motion spectrum.
Effective Tempo (Isokinetic)
Utilizing slow, controlled movements to intensify muscle engagement and promote endurance.
Effective Duration (Endurance)
Maintaining continuous muscle contraction for at least one minute per exercise to build stamina.
Effective Resistance
Employing variable and isometric resistance to challenge muscles while safeguarding joints.
Effective Incline
Adjusting angles to target specific muscle groups and enhance exercise effectiveness.
Effective Sequence
Strategically ordering exercises to prevent plateaus and ensure balanced muscle development.
Effective Transition
Minimizing rest between movements to sustain elevated heart rates and maximize calorie burn.
Effective Planes of Motion
Incorporating multi-directional exercises for comprehensive, functional strength.
Effective Tension
Applying consistent muscle load throughout movements to achieve deep muscle activation.
The Results
Commit to your Define Lagree practice, and you'll feel the difference—inside and out. This method isn’t just about looking strong; it’s about building a body that moves better, lasts longer, and feels unstoppable. Expect:
Define Lagree isn’t just about working out—it’s about training smarter, moving better, and redefining what your body is capable of.