St. Pete studio sees trendy workout grow in a popularity as new year begins

Starting the New Year in the gym

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on the millions of people contemplating new fitness goals as possible New Year's resolutions, and several new workout trends are growing in popularity this year, including a workout method known as Lagree which is now being offered at Studio Physique in St. Pete.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - If you didn't spend New Year's Day recovering or with family, you may have been one of the many who hit the gym.

Every year, contemplating new fitness goals is one of the most significant New Year's resolutions, and several new workout trends are growing in popularity this year.

Woman working out.

The workout method known as Lagree is one of the most popular among students at Studio Physique in St. Pete. It takes place on a Megaformer, similar to a Pilates reformer.

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"It's really a new method. It's only been around since 2009, 2010, but it's definitely growing fast," Studio Physique Trainer Dominique Vaccani said.

Vaccani, a former swim coach, learned about the Lagree Fitness Training Method last year.

"It's so high intensity, low impact, but you also get it done in 50 minutes," Vaccani said. "So, for someone that's really busy, you can come in here before work or even just an hour off to work, and you get a really good workout."

She's one of several trainers at Studio Physique in St. Pete, offering group fitness classes using the Lagree method.

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People working out.

For beginners interested in something new, Vaccani says not to be intimidated.

She says the popularity of Lagree is rapidly growing, so they're working hard to keep up with the demand, especially as we enter the new year.

"Classes that weren't even on the schedule before, we added a few extra at night and a few extra in the morning, and lately, we've had all of those classes sold out. Even as we're adding more class time, we're still filling up," Vaccani said.

Vaccani says the variety and timing of the workout are the biggest things that draw people in, incorporating cardio, strength, flexibility, body composition, and endurance.

For those worried about sticking to their goals, Vaccani recommends having an accountability partner and starting small.

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"It can be a lot to go from 0 to 100 like that. But maybe you commit to 1 or 2 classes a week or take a 15-minute walk doing your lunch," Vaccani said. "Those smaller, attainable goals kind of build up your confidence, get you into the routine, and then you can make those bigger goals later on."

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