Lagree or reformer Pilates?

They look similar from the doorway — a sliding carriage, springs, a low frame — and they're often mentioned in the same breath. But an hour of each feels very different.

The machines

A Pilates reformer is a wooden or metal frame with a carriage on rails, springs underneath, a footbar and straps. The Lagree megaformer is larger, with platforms at both ends, handles and cables, and a carriage that moves between them. The megaformer is built for continuous, full-body sequences.

The pace

Reformer Pilates moves through a range of exercises with an emphasis on precision, breath and control. There are natural transitions and the instructor adjusts your setup as you go.

Lagree is slow and relentless. Each movement is performed deliberately slowly against constant resistance, and exercises flow into one another with little or no rest. The muscles stay under tension for long stretches. It's the hardest class on our timetable.

Who each suits

Reformer is where most people start. It's adaptable, it's coached closely, and it builds the control that everything else relies on.

Lagree suits people who want sustained, high-effort work and are comfortable being pushed. Many of our members do both — reformer for control, Lagree for intensity.

Do you need Pilates experience for Lagree?

It helps, but it isn't essential. If you're new to both, a few reformer classes first will make Lagree feel less unfamiliar.

Where to try them

Lagree is available at both Life Pilates studios — Chattarpur in New Delhi and DLF Galleria in Gurugram — alongside our reformer classes. Your session packs work across both studios and both types of class.

Which to choose

If you're unsure, start with reformer. If you already have a strong practice and want something harder, book a Lagree class and see how you feel afterwards.

Book a session at Chattarpur or DLF Galleria.