We officially landed on the St. Pete Fitness scene when we opened the doors to Studio Physique June 8th, 2015. It was quite a Monday! The 1st class I taught at 9:30 that morning, I remember seeing white cottony material on the bottom of everyone’s brand new grip socks as they moved into “Mega Donkey Kicks”. I was trying to teach a brand new move to all first-timers while picking mysterious lint off their feet without them noticing. I swear the place was clean – I just mopped the entire space the night before! Yup, the mop… our custom-textured floor might prevent slipping, BUT it had eaten the mop and the super sticky grip socks were picking it all up! Two women never returned. I remember the disgusted looks on their faces when I tried to explain the floor really was clean. First lesson learned – never ever again use that mop on our beautiful blue floor. 2nd lesson – “Your vibe attracts your tribe.” The people who laughed with me that day have now taken more than 300 classes and are some of my closest friends.
I knew the Lagree Fitness Method was amazing and life-changing because of its low impact & high intensity. It’s perfect for all fitness levels & all ages. As a former basketball player with more broken bones and more injuries than most teams, I needed this. The challenge 4 years ago and to this day is getting the word out. Our SP Members do this best. I love when I’m explaining to a new visitor how the method combines strength training and cardio, telling them to be patient if they start out struggling and a member jumps in and takes over the conversation. SOLD! Thank you for proving the old adage true, “Word of mouth is the best advertising”. Thank you for bringing your friends and co-workers and neighbors and family to Studio Physique.
Four years ago, I did not expect this. The Studio Physique community amazes me! You support each other, hold each other accountable and truly care about your SP Family. We’ve formed lifelong bonds over “Dancing Alternating Bear” and “Super Lunge”! Thank YOU for your support, feedback, and for coming back to classes week after week, year after year. We’ve celebrated milestones together: Angela teaching 1,00o classes, weddings, babies, new jobs and amazing adventures. You’ve helped each other over ailments, through pregnancies, past surgeries and mourned losses together. Your friendships inspire me every day. We really mean it when we say, “We can’t wait to see you back at Studio Physique!”.
We’re excited about the future of Studio Physique! We’re continuing to evolve. After listening to your feedback and ideas, we have a new plan in the works. As the 1st & only Lagree Fitness facility in Pinellas County, we’re poised to launch another “1st & only” in St. Pete Fitness. We’ll be making this BIG announcement at our official celebration Saturday, June 15th. Stay tuned… you’re going to love SP even more! And, I’ll always be glad to pick lint off your grip socks.
💙 Chris