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Blog Posts From: Jen Metcalf


Top tips for your first Lagree Class
So you’re ready to take your first Lagree class in Aspen. Even if you’re a Pilates pro, Lagree isn’t like your regular Pilates class. Check out our tips below to ensure you’re on your A-game! Brin…
November 4, 2024
How many times a week should I do Pilates?
Pilates like most forms of exercise is most effective if practiced a minimum of 2 times weekly. Keeping a consistent schedule of Pilates workouts will result in increased strength, flexibility, and…
August 25, 2024
Yoga or Pilates – What’s the Better Workout?
Yoga and Pilates are both low impact workouts that are touted to improve posture, core strength, and vitality to ones mind, and body. However, while there may be some carry over between the two wor…
May 24, 2024
Why we love offseason in Aspen, Colorado
In Aspen, Colorado we love our seasons. Winter has the best powder, summer the warmest days, and bluest skies. However, the locals will tell you it’s the offseason that is their favorite. Spring an…
April 23, 2024
Pilates for Men: Not Just for Ballerinas
While Pilates started as a rehabilitation method for ballet dancers, it has since evolved into a methodology focusing on core, functional strengthening, posture, and flexibility. Many of these fact…
March 3, 2024
Stretching | Our Top Pick of the month
Pilates and Lagree are both fantastic exercise methods which improve flexibility, and prevent injury. The Pilates Reformer allows clients to move through full range of motion with the help of the m…
December 9, 2023
Lagree or Pilates | Which workout is for me?
All group fitness classes at Higher Terrain Aspen are accessible to any fitness level, however students might be looking for different things in their workout. We’re here to break down the differen…
November 9, 2023
6 Pilates Exercises that target your core
We all know that practicing Pilates exercise is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your core. Aside from having a chiselled mid section, having a strong core is important for helping you …
October 1, 2023
Fuel your Pilates workout with Plant Based Food
Here are our top picks for a plant based boost before or after your Pilates workout in Aspen, Colorado! These favorite, locals spots are right around the corner from Higher Terrain studio! Power u…
May 18, 2023
How is Lagree different from Pilates?
Are you looking to get in the best shape yet this year? If so, you might consider trying Lagree Method and Pilates Reformer workouts. Both of these versatile total-body workouts are designed to hel…
March 12, 2023