XFormer vs. Lagree vs. Megaformer
Same family, different names. Here's how they relate — and where to train on the XFormer in Boca Raton.
XFormer, Lagree, and Megaformer are all part of the same family of slow, high-intensity, low-impact workouts on a spring-loaded machine with a moving carriage. The differences are mostly branding: Lagree is the training method, the Megaformer is the machine it's taught on, and the XFormer is a comparable megaformer-style machine.
In practice, the workouts feel very similar — continuous time under tension, full-body strength, and no impact on your joints. If you've loved a Lagree or Megaformer class, you'll love the XFormer. At Remix Modern Pilates in Boca Raton, every class is taught on the XFormer.
How they compare
| XFormer | Lagree | Megaformer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A megaformer-style Pilates machine & classes | A training method / brand | The machine Lagree is taught on |
| Workout style | Slow, controlled, time under tension | Slow, controlled, time under tension | Slow, controlled, time under tension |
| Intensity | High | High | High |
| Impact | Low — joint-friendly | Low — joint-friendly | Low — joint-friendly |
| Resistance | Adjustable springs + moving carriage | Adjustable springs + moving carriage | Adjustable springs + moving carriage |
| Where to find it | Remix Modern Pilates, Boca Raton | Lagree-licensed studios | Lagree-licensed studios |
| At Remix | Every class — XFormer-only studio | Not offered (same style) | Not offered (same style) |
The bottom line
- If you love Lagree or Megaformer classes, the XFormer gives you the same slow-burn, low-impact, full-body training.
- If you're brand new, start with the XFormer at Remix — small classes and hands-on coaching make it an easy entry point. Here's what XFormer Pilates is.
- Coming from a traditional reformer? See XFormer vs. reformer for how the intensity differs.
Feel the XFormer in Boca Raton.
The whole family shares one thing: you have to feel it to get it. New clients get Two Weeks Unlimited for $79 at our downtown Boca Raton studio.
Questions first? Call 561-705-0775 · or see our XFormer classes.
XFormer, Lagree & Megaformer, answered
Is XFormer the same as Lagree?
They are very close cousins. Lagree is a training method built around slow, high-intensity, low-impact movement on a large spring-loaded carriage machine. XFormer is another machine in that same family with the same style of workout. If you enjoy Lagree, you will feel right at home on the XFormer.
Is the XFormer the same as the Megaformer?
They are different brands of the same type of machine. The Megaformer is the machine used for the Lagree method; the XFormer is a comparable megaformer-style machine. Both use a moving carriage and adjustable spring resistance for a full-body, low-impact workout.
Is XFormer as hard as Lagree or Megaformer classes?
Yes — all three deliver a high-intensity, time-under-tension workout that is low-impact on the joints. The resistance is adjustable, so any of them scales from beginner to advanced.
Which is best for beginners?
Any of them, if the instructors guide you well. At Remix, classes are capped at 10 machines so your instructor sets up your XFormer and coaches every movement — an easy place to start whether or not you have tried Lagree or a Megaformer before.
Where can I take XFormer (megaformer-style) classes in Boca Raton?
At Remix Modern Pilates, 125 SE Mizner Blvd, Suite 14 in Royal Palm Place, downtown Boca Raton. We are an XFormer-only studio, open daily 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. New clients start with Two Weeks Unlimited for $79. Call 561-705-0775 with questions.