Abstract
Lagree methodology is an increasingly popular novel progressive exercise program similar to Pilates. However, no research has prospectively examined its effects on functional performance and balance. PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness of a 6-week Lagree methodology program on functional performance and balance in healthy adults. METHODS: Eight healthy adults (6F, 26±10 years, 71.6± 22.1 kg, 163±12 cm) participated in this exploratory case series. Participants completed all 7 movement components of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test pre- and post-intervention. This 6-week Lagree program involved progressive resistance training via 11 different exercises (e.g., planks, runner’s lunge squat, hinging torso twist, knee strap crunch, reverse giant wheelbarrow, etc.) performed on a machine with a platform lift. Participants followed video instruction conducted by the founder of the Lagree Methodology while trained researchers monitored the exercises form. The intervention progressively increased the number and duration of sessions, exercise tempo, and activity difficulty. Changes in FMS and composite Y-Balance test score were assessed using paired t-tests. RESULTS: The total FMS score significantly increased by approximately 41% from pre-to post-intervention (pre: 11.3±3.7, post: 15.9±2.6, p=0.002). And composite scores of the y-balance test on their non-dominant leg significantly increased by 7% post-intervention (pre: 235.7±20.9 cm, post: 252.2±26.8 cm, p=0.035). The composite scores on the dominant increased by 4% but these differences were not significant (pre: 238.9±21.5 cm, post: 248.7±27.6 cm, p=0.140). CONCLUSION: A 6-week Lagree intervention was effective in producing significant and substantial improvements in functional movement and dynamic balance as measured by the FM and Y-Balance. These findings suggest that Lagree methodology may offer functional performance benefits in healthy adults.
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Hernandez, Mayrena I.; Romo, Jose N.; Matthews, Nia; Williams, Mary L.; Greenleaf, Christopher D.; Lauman, Samuel T.; Trowbridge, Cynthia; and Buddhadev, Harsh H.
(2025)
"A 6-week Lagree Intervention Improves Dynamic Balance and Functional Movement Screen Performance,"
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2:
Iss.
17, Article 25.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol2/iss17/25