Astoria
Sarah La Asmar
Instructor
Favorite Lagree Exercise: Toss-up between Skater and Super Lunge. I also am a sucker for all the strap work!
Why I Lagree: The Lagree Method is the only workout I have ever done where I don’t plateau or get bored—which happens easily. I discovered Lagree in 2012 and the mega has been a critical part of helping me rehab from several surgeries over the past decade. Every class, every instructor, and every stage of life, the Lagree method always meets me where I am at, while at the same time pushes me to go beyond my comfort zone.
You’ll Always Hearing Me Say This In Class: “Check your chin”, “We are going to do this together as a team” proceeded by the slowest 8 count of your life.
Favorite Muscle Groups to Target: Glutes and Lats
Fun Fact: I fought and trained semi-professionally in Muay Thai for 6 years, travelling across the US for competitions. While I lost a few fights, I never got knocked out! Muay Thai taught me about the importance of the mind-body connection in fitness and movement and lit a fire in me to find other forms of movement that do the same.
Bio: Sarah grew up in Ohio, moved to NYC in 2018, and currently lives in Manhattan on the Upper West Side. She has a B.A. in History and B.A in English literature from Ohio University and masters degrees in Educational Administration from Ashland University. Sarah spent 15 years teaching high school and coaching teachers before switching careers to work in corporate strategy and transformation in the fashion industry, which brought her to NYC. Athletics and wellness have always been an important part of her life and being a lagree instructor has allowed her to marry her two passions of teaching and fitness by helping others realize their potential and become physically and mentally stronger. Sarah loves travelling, reading and all things involving food.
Certifications: 200 hour yoga certification, Balanced Body Pilates Mat & Reformer, Lagree Fitness: Level 2
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