TIDBIT IN A MINUTE: IS IT NORMAL TO SHAKE IN A LAGREE CLASS?

If you’ve ever been in a Lagree Fitness class at H-KORE and felt your muscles trembling uncontrollably, you’re not alone. 

In fact, you’re experiencing a common and often expected response to the method. Let’s break down why shaking happens and what it means for your workout.

The Science Behind the Shake

The Lagree method is built around high-intensity, low-impact, slow-controlled movements performed under sustained tension. This style of training primarily targets your slow-twitch muscle fibers (responsible for endurance) and fast-twitch muscle fibers (responsible for power and speed) simultaneously.

When you move slowly with constant tension, you exhaust your muscle fibers more completely than in many traditional workouts. 

This causes:

Muscle Fatigue – As muscles fatigue, they recruit more motor units to maintain the contraction. This increased neurological signaling can cause small, rapid involuntary contractions—the shaking you feel.

High Muscle Engagement – The Megaformer’s springs and your body’s lever system create continuous resistance throughout both the concentric and eccentric phases of each exercise. There’s no rest, leading to deep muscular burn and tremors.

Neuromuscular Adaptation – Your nervous system is learning to control muscle fibers under extreme tension. Newer participants often shake more as their neuromuscular connections adapt.

Is It Safe?

Yes, shaking during Lagree is generally safe and normal, provided you maintain proper form. It’s a sign of muscular exhaustion, not necessarily injury. However, listen to your body:

Good Shaking: Muscles quivering while you maintain control, posture, and alignment.

When to Pause: If shaking leads to loss of form, joint pain, or sharp sensations. It’s better to reset or take a brief rest than to risk injury.

Who Shakes More?

Beginners: Most common due to new neuromuscular demands.

Advanced: Can still shake when increasing resistance, slowing down further, or mastering more complex moves.

Everyone shakes! Different muscles may shake on different days depending on fatigue, hydration, and focus.

Tips to Manage the Shake

Focus on Breath - Don’t hold your breath. Steady inhales and exhales help stabilize muscles.

Adjust Resistance – If shaking compromises form, slightly reduce spring tension. Quality over quantity.

Engage Your Core – A strong core stabilizes your entire body and can reduce excessive shaking in other areas.

Embrace It – Understand that shaking is part of the process. It means you’re working deeply and building strength and endurance.

Final Takeaway:

Shaking in a Lagree class is not just normal. It’s a sign you’re challenging your body effectively. At H-KORE Singapore, our instructors are trained to guide you through these moments, ensuring you work safely toward your strength and endurance goals.

Embrace the shake. It’s your muscles getting stronger.