Workout in Aspen | Higher Terrain Fitness - Lagree and Pilates Studio

Higher Terrain Fitness is a pilates and Lagree Method studio in the heart of Aspen, that will leave you feeling like you’ve put in a full day of skiing in 50 minutes, without even touching a pair of ski boots. Located a few blocks South of Aspen Mountain’s Silver Queen Gondola, just off the Hyman Mall, you’ll enter the building and take the stairs down to the underground studio.

The Lagree Method classes on the Megaformer machine is just as intense as it sounds… in a fun way, though! I love this class because it’s hard-hitting on the muscles but low impact on the joints, which is basically the complete opposite of outdoor running, so it strikes a good balance in my personal workout routine. Each movement on the machine is done for 1-2 minutes, moving in each direction at a painstakingly slow pace. Think squatting, but counting 4 seconds down, pausing at the bottom, and then counting 4 seconds as you stand back up. 4 Seconds is the guideline, but feel free to go slower… You’ll reach the highly sought-after “shake” much faster that way and earn brownie points from the instructor.

If the Megaformer class sounds like a bit much to try out during your sojourn in Aspen, the studio also offers Pilates Reformer class, which focuses on traditional Pilates, with added strength, and sculpting moves to tone, sculpt, and stretch the entire body (www.higherterrainaspen.com ). 

The lighting and music in each room is controlled by your instructor, so it’s different every time. Not to be specific, but my personal favorite is the overhead lights down low, allowing the room to be lit by the purple neon lights, playing either a 90’s Hip Hop or a Meghan Thee Stallion playlist to get me through my 50 minutes of 4-counts.

If you’re craving a good burn, I highly recommend you give Higher Terrain a try!

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