Lagree Fitness: The Brand, the Megaformer and The Micro
Who Lagree Fitness is, how the machines differ, and what you can actually buy for home.
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Lagree looks like reformer Pilates from the doorway, but it trains differently: slow, controlled, continuous movement on a moving carriage, with time under tension until your muscles shake. That changes what you should wear and bring. This is our master list of Lagree essentials, with a best, budget and (where it is worth it) splurge pick in every category, from the grip socks in your bag to The Micro, Lagree Fitness's own home machine.
Every Amazon listing below was checked as live on September 28, 2026, at the price shown. Prices change, so the final price is whatever the retailer shows at checkout. The Micro and its pulley cables were showing limited stock.

At a Glance — The Complete Lagree List
If you already own reformer Pilates kit, most of it will work. But Lagree puts different demands on it, and a few small choices make a noticeable difference once you are mid-set with your legs shaking. If you want the method itself explained, start with Lagree vs Pilates.
It is sweatier, so grip matters more
Slow, continuous work with little rest means more sweat on your hands, feet and the carriage. Fresh grip socks, a grippy towel and, if your hands slip, gloves solve most problems.
Nothing loose, nothing hard
Loose shorts ride up in lunges and can catch on the machine. Zips, buckles and metal trims press into you when you kneel or lie on the carriage. Fitted and hardware-free is the rule.
Hands work harder than you expect
Many Lagree moves put your hands on handles, straps or the carriage while you hold a plank or pull. That is where gloves earn their place.
Knees take a beating
Kneeling on the carriage or platform for a slow set is uncomfortable for many people. A thin knee pad is a cheap fix, and you can use it at home too.
What to buy first:for your first few classes, grip socks, fitted shorts or leggings, a sports bra, a towel and a water bottle cover everything. Add gloves and a knee pad once you know you are coming back. Everything under “Train between classes” is for people practising at home, and The Micro is for people who are properly hooked. Our Best pick is the one we would choose for most people, Budget is the cheapest option we would still recommend, and Splurge is worth it only if the upgrade matters to you.
What to wear
Lagree moves you through lunges, deep squats and kneeling work on a moving carriage, often with your legs wide. Loose running shorts ride up and can catch on the machine, so the Lagree regular's choice is a tight biker short that stays exactly where you put it. A 4" inseam is the cooler option; a 6" inseam covers more thigh against the carriage.
CRZ YOGA's Butterluxe is its buttery-soft fabric line, and the 6" length is the one to pick if you want more coverage between your thighs and the carriage during lunges and kneeling work. At $24.00 it is inexpensive enough to own two pairs for back-to-back classes.
Shop on AmazonThe same Butterluxe fabric and the same price in a shorter 4" inseam. Choose this if you run hot, which many people do in a Lagree class, and prefer less fabric on your legs.
Shop on AmazonShorts or leggings is personal preference; you only need one. Both are fitted, which is the point.
Full Lagree shorts guide →If you prefer full coverage, leggings work just as well as shorts, provided they are fitted, high-waisted and opaque in a deep lunge. Skip anything with zip pockets or hardware at the waist or ankle: on a Lagree machine you are kneeling, lying and planking on the carriage, and hard trims press in or snag.
Varley's Freesoft line is its soft, brushed-feel fabric, and this full-length piped pair is sold through Shopbop, an Amazon company. It is the pick if you want one pair that looks polished on the way to class and stays put through a slow, sweaty 45 minutes.
Shop on AmazonThe same Butterluxe fabric as the biker shorts above, in a 25" inseam that lands around the ankle on most heights. Sold by CRZ YOGA directly on Amazon, and a sensible first pair if you are still deciding whether Lagree is for you.
Shop on AmazonLagree is low-impact, so you do not need a maximum-support running bra. You do need a band that does not roll when you plank or lie back on the carriage, and a back design without clasps pressing into your spine.
Made in the same Freesoft fabric as the Varley leggings, so the two form a matching set. Sold through Shopbop. It is a light-support bralette, which suits the slow, controlled pace of Lagree rather than high-impact cardio.
Shop on AmazonA U-back sports bra in CRZ YOGA's Butterluxe fabric. The U back keeps straps away from the spine, which is comfortable when you are lying on the carriage.
Shop on AmazonWhat to bring
Grip matters even more in Lagree than in Pilates. Classes are sweatier, and you hold positions on a moving carriage for a long time under tension, so a sock that slips even slightly throws off your whole set. Many studios require grip socks; buy at least two pairs so one can dry while you wear the other.
toesox is one of the original studio grip-sock brands, and this low-rise 2-pack uses its full-toe design, with each toe in its own pocket. Two pairs in one pack covers a week of classes with a rest day for washing.
Shop on AmazonSix pairs for $7.99. Because Lagree socks get soaked, a multi-pack that means you always have a clean, dry pair in your bag is worth more than it sounds.
Shop on AmazonTAVI's slouch style is the look many studio regulars go for, with grip on the sole. Choose it if you want your socks to look as good as they work.
Shop on AmazonGloves are optional, but Lagree makes a stronger case for them than Pilates does. Plenty of moves put your hands on the machine's handles, straps or the carriage itself while you are sweating, and a grippy palm keeps planks and pulling work steady.
A half-finger glove with grips across the palm, which leaves your fingertips free to adjust springs and handles. It pairs naturally with TAVI or toesox socks if you want grip at both hands and feet.
Shop on AmazonAn inexpensive way to find out whether you like training in gloves at all, from an established yoga brand.
Shop on AmazonLagree includes kneeling work on the carriage and platforms, and holding a kneeling position for a slow set is when sensitive knees start to complain. A thin, dense pad slides under your knees without changing the exercise, and it doubles for floor work at home.
At 1" (25mm) thick, this is the more cushioned of our two picks, and the one to choose if kneeling is already uncomfortable for you.
Shop on AmazonA 24 x 9.8 x 0.8 in pad. It is slightly thinner than the Impulse pad and long enough to cover both knees side by side.
Shop on AmazonExpect to sweat more in Lagree than in a typical reformer Pilates class. A towel that grips rather than bunches keeps a damp carriage from turning slippery mid-set.
A mat-size towel with a silicone backing that grips the surface underneath. Lay it on the carriage for floor-style moves, or keep it at hand to wipe down between sets.
Shop on AmazonA sweaty class calls for a bottle you can drink from in the few seconds between moves, and one that seals fully for your bag.
Sip through the built-in straw or tilt it back to drink from the spout, then lock the lid for your bag. 24 oz is the right size for a single class.
Shop on AmazonFar more capacity than one class needs, which makes it better for all-day desk-to-studio use. A straw tumbler is not a fully sealed bottle, so keep it upright.
Shop on AmazonTrain between classes
Lagree is built on timed, continuous sets rather than rep counts. If you practise Lagree-inspired floor work at home, a dedicated interval timer keeps you honest about time under tension without reaching for your phone.
A dedicated interval timer you set for work and rest periods, so your phone can stay in your bag. It does one job, which is exactly what you want mid-set.
Shop on AmazonSliders are the cheapest way to borrow the feel of a moving carriage at home: lunges, mountain climbers and pikes where your foot or hand glides under load. They are not a Megaformer, but slow slider work is a useful way to stay conditioned between classes.
A pair of sliding discs from an established fitness brand. Two discs let you do both single-leg and two-hand moves.
Shop on AmazonThe lowest-cost way to try slider work. If you only use them once a week, there is little reason to spend more.
Shop on AmazonA 9" slider, which leaves room for a full hand or foot in planks and lunges.
Shop on AmazonA little load goes a long way at Lagree tempo. Light wrap-on weights make slow floor work noticeably harder without changing the exercise.
Bala Bangles wrap around wrists or ankles, and 1 lb per limb is the right starting point for slow, time-under-tension work.
Shop on AmazonSlow, time-under-tension work tends to leave you sore, especially in your first few weeks. A roller comes first; a massage gun is the upgrade once you are training several times a week.
A hollow-core roller with a textured surface. Hollow-core rollers hold their shape better over time than soft foam ones.
Shop on AmazonTherabody's entry-level massage gun. It is simpler than the brand's pro models, which suits general post-class soreness.
Shop on AmazonWhat the full kit costs
One item from each of the 11 categories above, using the verified prices on this page. Leggings are counted as your bottom (biker shorts are a cheaper swap), and where a category has no budget pick, the budget kit uses the best pick. The Micro is priced separately below.
Lagree on a budget
The best of everything
If you only go to class and skip the home and recovery gear, what you wear and bring comes to $140.61 on a budget or $263.16 for the best picks. Most of the gap between the two kits is clothing: Varley leggings and bralette ($78.40 + $52.80) against CRZ YOGA ($32.00 + $28.00). Swapping leggings for $24.00 biker shorts saves $8.00 on the budget kit and $54.40 on the best kit. The Micro setup is extra: $990.00 for the machine, $1,700.00 with all three accessories.
The big upgrade
The Micro setup, added up
The Micro works on its own, but most people who buy it end up adding accessories. Here is what the full setup costs at the verified prices on Lagree Fitness's Amazon store:
That total includes one pair of handlebars. If you want handlebars at the front and the back at the same time, add a second pair: $1,700.00 + $190.00 = $1,890.00. The Micro plus the rear platform alone comes to $1,280.00.
Against classes: Lagree classes in major US cities commonly cost $35–$45 or more each. At that rate, The Micro alone ($990.00) is worth about 22–28 classes, and the full $1,700.00 setup about 38–49 classes. A home machine will not replace an instructor's cues, so most people keep a class or two in their week. For the full home picture, see Lagree at home.
Everything above supports your classes. The Micro is the only way on this page to do real Lagree at home. It is Lagree Fitness's compact home machine, and it and its accessories are sold on Amazon by Lagree Fitness itself, through the brand's own store.
Lagree Fitness designed The Micro to deliver the Megaformer-style workout in a smaller machine: low-impact, high-intensity strength and cardio in a compact, lightweight and portable frame. It accommodates users up to 6'8" and stores under a bed, against a wall or on a bike rack. Stock on Amazon can be limited; if it is unavailable, buy direct from lagreefitness.com.
Shop on AmazonAdds a sturdy rear surface for your feet, hands or knees and unlocks moves such as the express lunge, 5th lunge, super crunch and giant wheelbarrow. The platform is 10.5" L x 8.5" W x 6" H; with it attached, the Micro measures 81.5" L x 20" W x 6" H. The first accessory to buy.
Shop on AmazonHandlebars add stability and can be mounted at the front or the back, though the back position requires the rear platform. They are sold as a pair, so if you want handlebars at the front and the back at the same time you need two sets.
Shop on AmazonThe cable attachment for The Micro, sold by Lagree Fitness. Stock can be limited. Buy it last, once you know which parts of the workout you want to add.
Shop on AmazonNot sold on Amazon — this links to lagreefitness.com. The Megaformer is Lagree's commercial studio machine, the one you train on in class. It is aimed at studios; contact Lagree Fitness directly for pricing.
Shop DirectIf The Micro is out of stock: Amazon stock has been limited, so if the listing shows it as unavailable, buy it direct from lagreefitness.com.
Not a Lagree machine: a home Pilates reformer is a spring-and-carriage machine too, but it is built for a different method. If that is what you actually want, see the best home Pilates reformers. For studio machines, read our Megaformer machine guide.
Fitted clothes with no loose fabric or hardware. Tight biker shorts or high-waisted leggings that stay opaque in a deep lunge, a sports bra or fitted top that does not ride up when you plank, and grip socks. Avoid loose shorts, which ride up and can catch on the machine, and avoid zips or metal trims that press into you when you kneel or lie on the carriage.
Grip socks (many studios require them), a water bottle and a towel. Lagree is sweatier than most reformer Pilates classes, so a towel that grips the carriage is more useful than you might expect. Gloves and a knee pad are optional extras worth adding if your hands slip or kneeling work bothers your knees.
Any grip sock with a full grippy sole works, and the same socks you would wear to reformer Pilates are fine. Grip matters more in Lagree because you hold positions on a moving carriage for a long time while sweating, so replace socks once the grip starts to wear.
Using the verified prices on this page, the budget kit comes to $301.44 and the best pick in every category comes to $429.92. If you only need what you wear and bring to class, that drops to $140.61 on a budget or $263.16 for the best picks. A home Micro setup is separate: $990.00 for the machine alone, or $1,700.00 with the rear platform, one pair of handlebars and the pulley cables.
Yes, with The Micro, Lagree Fitness's compact home machine, which is sold on Amazon by Lagree Fitness's own store for $990.00. Stock can be limited; if it is unavailable, buy it direct from lagreefitness.com. Without a machine, sliders, light ankle weights and an interval timer let you do Lagree-inspired floor work, but that is not the same as training on a Megaformer.
None to start: The Micro works on its own. The rear platform ($290.00) is the most useful first add-on because it unlocks moves such as the express lunge and super crunch, and it is required if you want handlebars at the back. Handlebars ($190.00) are sold as a pair, so front and back at once means two sets. The pulley cables ($230.00) are the last thing most people add.
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