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  • Ep 12: The Voices of Lagree: Eleven Conversations, One Community

    Ep 12: The Voices of Lagree: Eleven Conversations, One Community
    Sep 15 2026
    For the Season One finale of Do You Lagree?, host Michael Chipman goes back to where it started, revisiting one memorable discussion from each of the eleven conversations that made up the podcast’s first season.

    From studio owners and master trainers to founders and instructors, each guest brought something different to the conversation, sharing the challenges, breakthroughs, ideas, and experiences that have shaped their relationship with Lagree. Heard together, these eleven segments offer a glimpse into the people behind the method and the community they continue to build around the world.

    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    1 ora e 12 min
  • Ep 11: Sébastien Lagree, Creator and Founder, Lagree Fitness

    Ep 11: Sébastien Lagree, Creator and Founder, Lagree Fitness
    Aug 11 2026
    Host Michael Chipman welcomes Sébastien Lagree, inventor, founder, and CEO of Lagree Fitness, for a wide-ranging conversation about the origins of the method, the evolution of the machines, and the decades of experimentation that shaped Lagree into what it is today.

    From growing up outside Paris and discovering bodybuilding to arriving in Los Angeles with little money and an unexpected path into personal training, Sébastien shares how his understanding of resistance, intensity, and muscular endurance led him to rethink what was possible on a Pilates reformer. What began as a practical effort to give clients a more complete and challenging workout gradually became an entirely new method, supported by machines designed specifically to deliver it.

    The conversation traces the development of Lagree through its earliest studio days, the creation of the Proformer and Megaformer, the shift from repetitions to time under tension, and the constant drive to remove interruption and improve the workout experience. It is also a candid look at innovation, studio ownership, trainer compensation, copycats, and why the true method cannot be reduced to individual exercises or equipment alone.

    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    1 ora e 6 min
  • Ep 10: Tiphanie Masson (Glide 'N Shine, Lille) + Zohreh Dastmaltchi Kroner (House of Yage, Marbella)

    Ep 10: Tiphanie Masson (Glide 'N Shine, Lille) + Zohreh Dastmaltchi Kroner (House of Yage, Marbella)
    Jul 14 2026
    Host Michael Chipman welcomes Tiphanie Masson, owner of Glide 'N Shine in Lille, France, and Zohreh Dastmaltchi Kroner, owner of House of Yage in Marbella, Spain, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the role of Lagree throughout pregnancy.


    Both women discovered the method through life changing personal experiences and went on to build thriving studios and communities around it. Now, as studio owners, instructors, and mothers or mothers-to-be, they share their perspectives on training during pregnancy, adapting the method to support changing bodies, and helping clients navigate the pre and postnatal journey safely and confidently.


    From opening studios in Europe to balancing business ownership with pregnancy, this episode explores the physical, mental, and emotional lessons that come from trusting your body, embracing change, and continuing to move through every stage of life.


    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    57 min
  • Ep 9: Gabriela Manescu, Owner, Body Tailor Studio, Monte-Carlo, Monaco

    Ep 9: Gabriela Manescu, Owner, Body Tailor Studio, Monte-Carlo, Monaco
    Jun 9 2026
    In this episode of Do You Lagree? host Michael Chipman welcomes Gabriella Manescu, founder of Body Tailor Studio in Monte Carlo, Monaco. What began as a vision to create a luxury destination combining fitness, skincare, body treatments, and boutique retail evolved into something even more unique when Gabriella discovered the Lagree method. In this episode, Gabriella shares how years of planning, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to her vision led to the creation of one of the most distinctive wellness concepts on the French Riviera.

    Together, they explore why Lagree became the missing piece of the puzzle, how a series of seemingly perfect connections helped bring the studio to life, and why private and semi private training has become such an important part of the Body Tailor experience. The conversation also dives into the evolving definition of luxury fitness, the value of personalized attention, and how creating a highly curated wellness environment allows clients to fully immerse themselves in a complete mind and body experience.

    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    42 min
  • Ep 8: Ellen Olson, Scorch Fitness Owner, + Briana Anderson. Lagree Master Trainers, Asheville, NC

    Ep 8: Ellen Olson, Scorch Fitness Owner, + Briana Anderson. Lagree Master Trainers, Asheville, NC
    May 12 2026
    In this episode of the Do You Lagree? podcast, host Michael Chipman welcomes Ellen Olson and Briana Anderson, Lagree Master Trainers from Scorch Fitness in Asheville, North Carolina, USA for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the transformative impact of the Lagree method.

    Ellen and Briana share the unexpected path that led them from backgrounds in healthcare, athletics, and psychology into studio ownership, master training, and what it takes to build not only a business, but a Lagree community. The episode explores the deeper psychological and emotional layers of the method, the challenge of teaching movement with purpose, and what it took to rebuild both personally and professionally after Hurricane Helene devastated their studio and community.

    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    48 min
  • Ep 7: Dean Grafos and Mabel Lau, Owners, Core40 Studios San Francisco and Amsterdam

    Ep 7: Dean Grafos and Mabel Lau, Owners, Core40 Studios San Francisco and Amsterdam
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode of Do You Lagree?, Michael Chipman speaks with Dean Grafos and Mabel Lau of Core40 Studios in San Francisco and Amsterdam about the journey from personal turning points to building a globally recognized Lagree brand. Dean shares how a career in law and a major financial setback during the 2008 market crash led to an unexpected introduction to Lagree, ultimately shaping the foundation of their business. Mabel reflects on her evolution from client to coach, and how the method became a catalyst for both physical and personal transformation.

    Together, they explore the principles behind Core40’s 40-minute class model, the role of experience design in shaping both client outcomes and studio operations, and the importance of building teams rooted in shared values. The conversation offers a clear perspective on what it takes to create consistency, maintain quality across locations, and build a studio experience that resonates far beyond the workout itself.

    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    32 min
  • Ep 6: Sébastien Barreaud + Alexia Babarit, Owners My Time Coaching, Nice, France

    Ep 6: Sébastien Barreaud + Alexia Babarit, Owners My Time Coaching, Nice, France
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode of Do You Lagree? Michael speaks with Sébastien Barreaud and Alexia Banarit, owners of My Time Coaching in Nice, France. They share how discovering the Lagree Method in Paris quickly changed their perspective on training. From the shock of their first class to the mental and physical intensity that kept them coming back, they discuss what drew them to Lagree and ultimately inspired them to open a studio in Nice that combines both Lagree and Hyrox training.

    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    50 min
  • Ep 5: Lisi and Kika Hellberg, Co-Owners, Framework Studio Berlin

    Ep 5: Lisi and Kika Hellberg, Co-Owners, Framework Studio Berlin
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of Do You Lagree? Michael speaks with Lisi and Kika Hellberg, co-owners of Framework Studio Berlin, about teaching movement from the inside out. They explore why embodied practice matters, how biomechanics and nervous system awareness shape better training, and what truly differentiates a high-quality studio; from hands-on cueing to acoustics, client experience, and long-term business sustainability.

    Recorded by ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios in Pittsford, NY. Learn more at rocvox.com.
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    53 min