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The FORM Journal

Your go-to resource for Lagree education, recovery tips, and stories from the Charleston community.

FORM Charleston instructor with a toddler on the Megaformer at the Mount Pleasant studio

Child Watch at FORM Charleston: how it works

Finding time to work out is hard enough. Finding childcare should not be the reason you miss class. Child Watch at our Mount Pleasant studio gives your child a fun...

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Charleston

If you have been searching for a lymphatic drainage massage in Charleston, you are in good company. It has quickly become one of the most requested recovery treatments in the city, and for good reason.

Bachelorette Workout Classes in Charleston

Charleston is one of the country's favorite bachelorette destinations, and for good reason. The food, the waterfront, the cobblestone streets, the rooftop bars. But the best trips tend to mix the indulgent with something that makes everyone feel good.

How Many Calories Does a Lagree Class Burn?

A 45-minute Lagree class burns somewhere in the range of about 350 to 500 calories for many people, and sometimes more. That is a useful ballpark to set expectations, but it is genuinely an estimate, not a precise measurement.

What Is Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage and Should You Try It After a Workout?

A few years ago, Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage was something you would encounter at a high-end spa in Miami or Sao Paulo...

The Perfect Active Day in Charleston: From the Studio to the Waterfront

Charleston is one of those cities that makes it easy to be active without feeling like you are trying. The waterfront is walkable.

Why I Stopped Running and Started Lagree (And What Happened Next)

For a long time, running was the answer to everything. Bad day at work? Go for a run. Need to clear your head, manage your weight, feel like...

Lagree and Pilates: Two Methods Worth Understanding

Lagree and Pilates share more history than most people realize. The Lagree Method grew directly from the Pilates tradition.

Lagree vs. HIIT: What the Science Says About Which Workout Changes Your Body

HIIT has had a long run at the top of the fitness conversation. High-intensity interval training became the default...

What to Expect in Your First Lagree Class: An Honest Account

Most fitness studios tell you their first class is easy. Come as you are, no experience needed, we will take care of everything.

Megaformer vs. Reformer: What Is the Difference?

If you have spent time around fitness studios in the last few years, you have probably seen both machines. They look similar enough that...

What Is Lagree Fitness? Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Class

If someone described a workout that builds lean muscle, works every major muscle group in 45 minutes, and leaves you...

Working Out in Mount Pleasant: A Fitness Guide for the East Side (2026)

Mount Pleasant is not the same place it was ten years ago. Coleman Boulevard and the surrounding neighborhoods have developed...