Pacific Core Lagree

Ask someone who does Lagree how it feels and the answer is usually “shaky.” Pacific Core Lagree’s own pitch is the same: slow, controlled moves on a machine with a sliding carriage and springs, so your muscles burn without the pounding of a jump-heavy class.

The studio

It’s one room with ten Mini Pro machines, a wall of hexagon lights, a changeroom and secure storage. The studio says it was the first in BC to feature the Mini Pro, and it calls itself Langley’s first Lagree studio. A small shop at the front sells apparel and local wellness products. After class you get a cold eucalyptus towel.

What to expect

• Class length: 45 minutes, with names like Core & Booty, Arms & Abs, Buns & Guns and Lagree 2.0.
• Mini & Me: a class built for parents. Babies can stay in a stroller, car seat or playpen, and older kids can sit in the waiting area. Children aren’t allowed on the machines.
• Booking: classes are reserved online or in their app, and there’s a waitlist that emails you if a spot opens. Intro offers for new clients are on the home page.
• Memberships: monthly memberships need 30 days’ notice to cancel, by email.

The person behind it

Alex Davey is the owner and lead instructor, with more than 20 years in fitness and certifications as a Lagree instructor, personal trainer and nutrition coach. The team page introduces a handful of other instructors, including one who started at the front desk and moved into teaching.

Before you go

Weekday classes start as early as 5:30 am and finish by 8 pm; weekends run 8 am to 1 pm. Google doesn’t list hours for them, so check the schedule or call 778-369-2426 before a first visit. Wear what you’d wear to yoga, bring water, and take jewellery off, since it can catch on the machines.

More places to work up a sweat are in Shop Local in Willoughby.