Don’t leT the bright pink walls fool you: this  studio means business. Imagine your favorite Pilates class, then crank it up to eleven. That’s exactly what to expect from The Studio (MDR), one of the hottest and most addicting workout on Los Angeles’ westside. In a part of town saturated with more new fitness “trends” than a fall lookbook, we’ve officially fallen head-over-heels with this unique Lagree Fitness workout, a method that merges elements of Pilates, cardio sculpting, and weight-bearing activity by utilizing the most crazy-cool piece of fit equipment we’ve ever seen: the Megaformer. Think infinite amounts of exercise variations, handles, straps, and more. This contraption is exactly what it sounds like – a classic Pilates reformer on steroids.

It takes quite the personality to not only manage the art of Megaformer-ing, but teach it to others in a way that is relatable, encouraging, and creates results that last. The Studio (MDR)’s master trainer Lindsay Hallam knows firsthand how the right cocktail of positivity and relentless pursuit can fuel change: her work on The Studio (MDR)’s Megaformers helped her not only shed fifty pounds in less than a year, it sparked a passion for helping others create lasting changes for themselves in their bodies and attitudes. Trust us when we say we could not have gotten through our inaugural class at The Studio (MDR) without Lindsay’s approachable attitude, attention to detail, and positive encouragement. Here’s what this rising fitness star has to say about her journey, in and out of the studio…