In this episode, host Michael Chipman sits down with Monica Øien and Line Hagge, Co-owners, Core Balance Norway in Oslo, to explore how they introduced the Lagree method to Oslo and built a thriving, community-driven studio. A story of dedication, alignment, and inspiration from two trailblazers in the Nordic Lagree scene.If you are interested in visiting Core Balance as a guest instructor, visit: https://www.corebalance.no/And if you’d like to take your Lagree practice to the next level, check out Michael's book 400 (Unofficial) Lagree Routines available on Amazon and michaelchipman.com
In this episode, host Michael Chipman sits down with Laura Kosinski (KYSKO Studios, Geneva) to explore how offering Pilates and Lagree side-by-side lets her tailor programs to each client. Laura shares why rigorous, consistent coach training and requiring instructors to be active Lagree practitioners protect quality, while curiosity and intelligent variations keep classes engaging. She discusses her organic expansion (Switzerland, Saint-Tropez, Bali), balancing growth with new-twins family life, and the keys to a profitable, accessible studio - the right space and cost, fair coach pay, and smart amenities - all in service of making Lagree available to more people.Interested in taking your Lagree practice further? Check out my book 400 (Unofficial) Lagree Routines available on Amazon and michaelchipman.com
Welcome to the first episode of Do You Lagree? podcast hosted by Michael Chipman. In this episode, Michael sits down with Karley and Phil Creek, founders of Blood, Sweat and Tears Studio in London, to talk about their path from Los Angeles to opening a thriving Lagree studio abroad. They share what drew them to become studio owners, the challenges of moving to one of the world’s most expensive cities, and the keys to building a studio that blends passion, quality instruction, and community.And if you’d like to take your Lagree practice to the next level, check out my book 400 (Unofficial) Lagree Routines available on Amazon and michaelchipman.com
Introducing Do You Lagree? hosted by Lagree Senior Master Trainer Michael Chipman.Each episode dives deep with studio owners and industry experts: their personal path into Lagree, what fuels their passion for this transformative workout, and the moment they chose to build a Lagree community.You’ll hear hard-won lessons, practical insights, and inspiration for practitioners, trainers, and fitness entrepreneurs.Subscribe now and catch the premiere.