The Surprising Physiology of Meditation
The Surprising Physiology of Meditation. I’m a meditation teacher. Which means that one of the biggest misperceptions I have to overcome is that meditation is a “mental thing.” It’s not. Meditation affects everything about you. Mind and Body. And the reason
How to Stick to Better Habits
We usually know the things we need to do consistently to be the better, fitter, happier version of ourselves. We also know it can be hard to stick with those habits. Studies show that the most effective way to make positive
Mind + Body Medicine
Meditation is a workout for your brain. That’s what modern science tells us. Daily meditation improves brain function, changes the way the brain is organized, strengthens the corpus callosum (the bridge between your two hemispheres) and other connective networks, and even
Love Your Body
There’s no person on the planet who is exactly like you. The way your eyes blink, your hips sway, and your chest broadens, is all uniquely YOU. To wish to have anyone else’s body but your own would be such
Meet Graciele, Transformed
We had the pleasure of meeting Graciele at our Marina studio after she took one of Sebastien Lagree’s guest classes; She had this glow of happiness mixed with a sense of calm about her. After relocating from Florida to San
30 Classes in 30 Days
Meet Julia, a business savvy CORE40 client who works for a fashion tech company in San Francisco. After regularly attending other fitness classes in the Bay Area, Julia heard about the intense CORE40 workout from a few fitness birdies. She
Evolving the CORE40 Identity
STRONG BODY. STRONG MIND. EPIC LIFE. ® CORE40 is not a conventional fitness company. Almost a decade ago, we began offering what many (including celebrities, world-class athletes, first ladies and even royalty) consider the best physical fitness program on the planet.
Meet Celeste, Transformed
Celeste is not only a committed Lagree client, she also teaches anywhere from 10-20 CORE40 classes a week, AND works as our Team Support Manager! She started as a client, then an intern at the front desk in Noe Mission,
Consistency Is Key
As humans, we make thousands of choices throughout the day. If you’re someone who has been choosing different workouts, in different locations, at different times, this can give you a sense of feeling excited and entertained. Variety could also leave
Why Does Meditation Improve Your Fitness?
Meditation has been referred to as “fitness for the mind.” So what happens when fitness for the body is paired with fitness for the mind? A recent study shows that combining fitness with meditation can reduce chronic depression by an
SuperClient Marisa’s 6-Month Transformation
Meet Marisa, a fashion journalist by craft and a regular CORE40 client. “This high-intensity workout gives me no excuse to say that I have no time to take care of myself. I’ve lost 45 pounds since July 2017, but I care
Start Your New Year Strong
Let’s face it, sometimes vision boards and New Year’s Resolutions just don’t do the trick to help us reach our goals. Why is that? The human brain is wired to do what it needs to survive, not necessarily to optimize