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Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Celebrity Trainer Sebastien Lagree on How Nicole Kidman and More Sculpt Their Bodies - And You Can Too
When it comes to long, lean, camera-ready bodies, A-listers like Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston and Meghan Markle all have one thing in common: Lagree. The low-impact, high-intensity workout method created by Sebastien Lagree has become a go-to for celebs looking to sculpt, strengthen and tone their bodies without spending hours at the gym or risking injury. So what makes Lagree so powerful? And more importantly, how can the rest of us train like Hollywood royalty? Life & Style exclusively caught up with Sebastien himself to find out. Q: Nicole Kidman recently shared that Lagree is her workout of choice. Why does it work so well for her physique? Sebastien: Nicole has an endurance body, long, lean, defined. Lagree is actually the perfect workout for her. The method works well with her anatomy, and with a little bit of effort, she sees great results. I've always enjoyed training Nicole. She comes in ready to work. No BS. Q: Gwyneth Paltrow also trains at Studio Lagree. What would you recommend for someone who wants to build strength and tone like her? Sebastien: Same with Gwyneth, she also has an endurance body, and Lagree is ideal for her type. I always recommend the essential Lagree moves: Elevator Lunge, Runner's Lunge, Mega Donkey, Sexy Back… the classics are classics for a reason. Q: Jennifer Aniston is another longtime fan. What kind of results does she go for? Sebastien: I've only trained most of these celebrities a few times before they continued at other studios but with Jennifer, we focused a lot on glutes. Most women want to tone and lift the butt and Lagree does that better than anything else out there. Q: What about Meghan Markle, what makes her athletic look achievable with Lagree? Sebastien: I've never trained Meghan directly, but she used to go to one of my licensed studios. I believe she loved the lunges and for good reason. Lunges strengthen, tighten, tone the legs, increase metabolism, and trigger a fat-burning, muscle-building response. Q: What would a pre–red carpet session look like for a celebrity? Sebastien: Easy. We do an AAA routine: Ass, Abs, Arms. Celebs want to walk the red carpet with a firm, flat stomach and toned arms. Q: How is Lagree different from traditional Pilates? Sebastien: Pilates isn't a workout, at least it wasn't until I came into the picture. Pilates lacks time under tension, progressive overload, and it mostly strengthens smaller muscles. That's great for balance, but not for transformation. Lagree targets larger muscle groups, which is key to burning fat and building muscle. That's why it works. Q: What's one underrated Lagree move everyone should try? Sebastien: The Super Lunge. You could do a 25-minute class with just that move. I'm actually writing an entire course around it. Q: For beginners, what equipment or class should they try? Sebastien: I create tools and each one has its benefits. For home use, I recommend the Micro, Mini, or Mini Pro machines. Whether you're prepping for your own big event or just want to feel stronger, Lagree offers a Hollywood-tested method with real results. Copyright 2025 A360 Media. All rights reserved.
Tatler Asia
04-06-2025
- Health
- Tatler Asia
Midlife, meet muscle: 9 best exercises to start at 40
2. Pilates Above (Photo: Lê Đức / Pexels) Experiencing a resurgence of late, Pilates targets deep core muscles, improves flexibility and stabilises joints, all while making you feel like a ballerina with abs. Why are people loving it? This workout strengthens without strain, improves mobility and posture and tones and tightens safely. Reformer sessions at a studio can train you on the proper techniques, but if you are not keen on taking a class, try Mat Pilates at home. Studio Lagree and Alo Moves offer celeb-loved digital options. See more: 5 Reasons why more women over 40 are choosing Pilates over any other workout 3. Swimming Above (Photo: Pixabay / Pexels) Swimming is one of the best exercises to start at 40, but it's really an overall good skill to have. It's lifesaving, after all. Swimming offers resistance and cardio in one no-impact package. It's fantastic for joint health, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, especially if you've had previous injuries or mobility concerns. Plus, it improves lung capacity and strengthens your core and back muscles. Swimming is low-impact, boosts heart health and supports mental clarity—no wonder it's a go-to for stars like Nicole Kidman, Adam Peaty and Natalie Coughlin. Take lessons to learn proper techniques, and then commit to 30-minute laps twice or thrice a week. 4. Yoga and mobility Above (Photo: Marcus Aurelius / Pexels) Yoga isn't just about touch-your-toes flexibility or headstands on Instagram. For the 40-plus body, it enhances mobility, reduces inflammation and supports better sleep and mood regulation. Poses that lengthen the spine and open the hips are key for counteracting years of sedentary habits. Plus, the mind-body connection helps manage the stress that tends to pile up with age. Gwyneth Paltrow integrates yoga into her wellness empire, while Keanu Reeves uses it for mobility and injury prevention. 5. Walking and hiking Above (Photo: İrem Çilingir / Pexels) Not sold on walking? Michelle Obama's a fan of daily strolls, and she's onto something. Walking is a low-impact cardiovascular gem, and when done with intention, it reshapes not just your glutes but your entire energy profile. At 40 and beyond, when joint longevity starts to matter more than gym ego, walking becomes the unsung hero. It improves circulation, supports heart health, reduces stress hormones and even sharpens cognition. Aim for 30 to 45 minutes at a brisk pace (you should be slightly out of breath but still able to talk). Jennifer Aniston enjoys steep inclined treadmill strolls while Chris Hemsworth incorporates weighted treks into his recovery days. 6. Dance fitness Above (Photo: Andrea Piacquadi / Pexels) There's something profoundly liberating about a sweat session that feels more like a Beyoncé concert than a boot camp. Dance fitness—whether it's Zumba, barre or a YouTube hip-hop class in your kitchen—is the workout of choice for many over-40s who'd rather move to music than get shouted at in spin class. Dance raises your heart rate, improves coordination, torches calories and triggers the release of feel-good endorphins. And because it doesn't feel like traditional 'work', you're more likely to stick with it. For midlife bodies, which may be more prone to joint stiffness or muscle imbalances, dance improves mobility, posture and that elusive thing called rhythm. Bonus: it can even keep your memory sharp, remembering all those steps. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Madonna have turned to dance-based cardio to stay lean and limber. 7. Martial arts and boxing Above (Photo: Gleb Krasnoborov / Pexels) Turning 40 doesn't mean you start pulling punches. In fact, this is the perfect age to start throwing them. Boxing and martial arts aren't just for bruisers and action stars; they're mind-body bootstraps that sculpt the arms, fire up the core and obliterate stress with every jab. Many over-40s start with boxing-inspired fitness classes or martial arts disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai or Taekwondo. You can even just shadowbox at home. What you get: better reflexes, improved balance (which naturally declines with age) and a surprise uptick in mental sharpness. It's cardio, coordination and confidence in one sweat-drenched session. 8. Functional fitness Above (Photo: Karl Solano / Pexels) In your 40s, you're likely over the aesthetic benefits of exercise. Functional fitness is one of the best exercises to start at 40 because it's about training for everyday tasks. Think squats that mimic picking up groceries, lunges that prep you for climbing stairs without wincing or resistance work that makes hauling luggage effortless. Functional fitness enhances mobility, builds core stability and corrects posture, all crucial as your joints begin to creak and muscle mass naturally declines. It's also incredibly versatile: no need for intimidating gym equipment. A mat and a good trainer (or YouTube playlist) will do. Start with basic movements, such as squats, push-ups and planks, and gradually level up with light weights or resistance tools. 9. Cycling Above (Photo: Pixabay / Pexels) Cycling is one of the best exercises to start at 40, partly because you can afford a decent bike now. The low-impact and high-reward exercise gets the heart pumping without pounding your joints. Great for building leg strength and endurance, cycling, whether indoor or outdoor, also improves coordination and balance, which is key as you age. Whether it's a spin class or a Sunday ride, this is cardio with flair. Fans of cycling include David Beckham, who hits the bike for active recovery, and Shakira, who is often spotted doing spin intervals for endurance.
