​Nine years ago, I opened the doors of CoreStrong with a simple belief: that strength changes lives. Today, as we celebrate our 9th birthday, my heart is full. I'm so thankful for our amazing team, whose thoughtfulness and care show up in every class, every correction, and every word of encouragement. You are the heart of this studio, and I couldn't do this without you. To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your fitness goals and for showing up, day after day, to do the hard and rewarding work. Watching you grow stronger, both physically and in confidence, is the greatest gift I could ask for. Through it all, I'm as convinced as ever that Lagree and the VersaClimber are the most effective and efficient ways to train, and I feel honored to share them with this incredible community. And to my husband, thank you for your endless patience and support through the early mornings, late nights, and all the time this dream has asked of me. None of this would be possible without you in my corner. Here's to nine years of strong, and to many more ahead together.

​Strong feels good.  Sharing it feels even better.  Refer a friend to CoreStrong, and when they sign up and take a class, you'll get $15 in account credit and they'll get a free bonus class to use within 30 days.  Everybody wins!  Your account credit can be used for classes, memberships or retail.  The more referrals, the more you earn!

Get all of the details on your app.  Click on the icon in the bottom right corner (looks like 4 boxes).  Then click on the gift icon and start referring friends and family!

For the month of October, our "Intro to Lagree" class is free!  3:15pm on Sundays or 1:10pm on Wednesday's.  Your guests can start there or in Essentials.  Referring friends and family has just gotten even easier and definitely more rewarding!

We'll be tracking who has referred the most friends for this entire month.  It's our Birthday Challenge!  Once again our prize for this challenge is our "Favorite Things" basket.  The instructors and I will be putting together  a magnificent basket filled with all of our favorite self care products.  

​I'm so excited to invite you to join Morgan for her new classes on Sundays at 4:30pm and 5:40pm, and Mondays at 1:10pm! Morgan spent the summer teaching a handful of classes, and she's been a joy to watch grow. She's a quick learner, brings great energy, and is ready to take on more. I have a feeling you're going to love her classes as much as I do. Come show her some CoreStrong love, grab a spot, and bring a friend. You won't want to miss it!

​Have you spotted a surprise class credit or a little extra cash in your account lately? That's no accident. Meet CoreStrong Loyals, our brand-new rewards program! Every class you take earns you points, and there's nothing you need to track or sign up for. Once you hit a milestone, your reward lands in your account automatically. And the best part? The rewards keep getting bigger as you climb to "Devoted" and "Legend" status. Imagine a private class just for you and your friends. Yes, please! We'll reach out personally when you reach that level. For now, just keep showing up, keep getting stronger, and watch the rewards roll in!

Can you believe it? We're already halfway through the year — time for a check-in! How are you doing?

I'm feeling grateful, excited, and full of curiosity for what the second half of the year holds for CoreStrong!

You've probably spotted some new names on the schedule. This month we're thrilled to welcome Alex D. and Brighten Smith as new instructors!

​​Alex D. completed her Lagree certification in March and has been practicing diligently ever since. You'll quickly discover she's quite the athlete, a devoted cat lover, and completely hooked on Lagree! Come say hi and try her Essentials class on Wednesdays at 10:55 and Noon — a little encouragement goes a long way for a brand-new instructor.

Brighten is the sweetest fireball you'll ever meet! Get ready for some serious shaking during class (and some very rewarding soreness the next day). She comes to us with over a year of teaching experience, and she truly knows how to build an effective routine. Catch Brighten on Fridays at 10:40, 12:00, and 1:05 and on Sundays at 11:30 and 12:35 — let's help her feel right at home!

​For several years, our Journey Wall has been part of the backdrop to every class, every rep, every personal best.  It's served us well, but it's time to say goodbye - we are giving that space a new purpose.

We'll be installing a full wall of mirrors.  Seeing your alignment in real time makes a real difference in a Lagree workout, and we're excited to bring that to the studio.

To make it happen, the studio will be closed on July 22 and 23 while we build out the wall.  If all goes as planned, the mirrors will go in during that same window.

We know closures are never convenient, so every membership client will receive 2 additional class credits on their account.  Use them to bring a guest or add an extra climb class to your Lagree booking - our thanks for your patience while we get this upgrade done.

See you on the other side of the mirror!

I want you to know that you haven't missed your window!  If you've ever started a diet on Monday and abandoned it by Wednesday — if you've ever looked in the mirror and quietly decided you're just out of options — I need you to know something: I was you.
 
I didn't exercise with any real consistency until my 40s. I was 50 pounds overweight, out of shape, and I had genuinely convinced myself there was nothing to be done about it. So if that's where you are right now, I'm not writing this from some distance above you. I'm writing it from having been exactly there.
 
I was so intimidated with exercise, I had no idea where to start, so I decided to start with the least intimidating thing I could think of: Walking!  I started with 1 mile,  then I walked it again the next day, and the next. Before long, one mile had quietly turned into nine. Somewhere in there, a switch flipped. I wasn't just surviving my own life anymore; I was curious about what my body could actually do.
 
That's the part I most want other people to hear. You don't need a dramatic starting line. You just need one small, repeatable thing — and the willingness to do it again tomorrow.
 
Eventually, that curiosity put me in front of two things that reshaped not just my body, but how I think about aging entirely: the Lagree Method and the VersaClimber. I want to talk about them not because they're mine, but because I think they belong to anyone who's ever worried that getting older means slowing down, breaking down, or watching the door quietly close on what their body can do.
 
I didn't understand at 40 and wish someone had told me: growing older doesn't have to be scary. Not when you have the right tools and the willingness to show up.
 
The Lagree Method: Strength Without the Beating
 
What makes Lagree different — and why I think it matters so much for anyone worried about aging — is that it builds real strength without ever pounding your joints. It's slow, controlled, high-tension movement: muscle endurance, core stability, and total-body sculpting in just 45 minutes, with no jumping and no impact. For anyone who's ever thought "my knees can't take that anymore" or "I'm too old to start lifting," Lagree is proof that you can build serious strength at any age, on joints that have already lived a full life. That's exactly why I brought it to Boise and started CoreStrong in October 2017 — I wanted a whole city of people who felt the way I used to feel to find out what their bodies were still capable of.
 
The VersaClimber: Cardio That Builds Confidence
 
If Lagree rebuilds strength, the VersaClimber builds the engine — and it does it in a way that took away one of my biggest fears about getting older: losing my stamina, my heart health, my wind.
 
It's a full-body, weight-bearing cardio workout that has you climbing with your arms and legs, burning calories while protecting your joints. But what surprised me most was what it did for my mind. Ten minutes on the Versa tests your resilience fast, and every time you finish a climb, you're reminded that discomfort is temporary and capability is earned. For anyone who associates "getting older" with getting weaker or more fragile, the VersaClimber is a pretty direct rebuttal — cardiovascular strength, full-body engagement, and mental toughness, all built session by session.
 
Together, Lagree and the VersaClimber cover what I think everyone deserves as they age: power, endurance, heart health, and resilience, delivered in a way that respects your body instead of wearing it down.
 
Aging Isn't the Threat You Think It Is
 
I'm 65 now, and I'm in the best shape of my life — not "for my age," just period. But I'm not telling you that to talk about myself. I'm telling you because I think too many people quietly assume that getting older is something that happens to them, rather than something they get to shape.
 
It doesn't have to be scary. It doesn't have to mean decline. With the right kind of movement, aging can mean getting stronger, feeling steadier on your feet, sleeping better, thinking clearer, and having more energy at 65 than you did at 45. That's not a slogan — it's what consistency, paired with the right tools, actually does to a body over time.
 
That's the whole reason CoreStrong exists: I've seen this transformation up close, in myself and in the people who've walked through our doors feeling exactly the way I used to. My mission is simple — help other people discover the magic of consistency, and the tools that make it worth showing up for. Growing older doesn't have to be something you brace for. It can be something you look forward to.

I can't wait to see you in class soon and I hope you'll share a bit about your journey with me!

Cathy

Intro to Lagree is your entry point into the Lagree Method. Designed specifically for first-timers, this class slows things down so you can build a real foundation before moving into our regular class lineup.

You'll get an introduction to the Megaformer, its springs, cables, carriage and platforms, and learn how it works. We'll walk through the core principles of the Lagree Method and the foundational movement patterns you'll see across every class. Extra time is spent on the details that matter most early on: form, alignment, tempo, and range of motion, so you leave with the confidence and technique to progress safely into faster-paced, higher-intensity sessions.

Join us on Mondays at 10:40 - Starting August 3rd

​We truly value our community and the experience you have with us at CoreStrong Studio. That's exactly why we want to be upfront with you about something that's been on our minds.

So far in the first six months of 2026, we've had 1,948 late cancels and 181 no-shows. That's 2,129 spots that potentially went unused.

We get it, life happens. Schedules shift, kids get sick, work runs late. We're not here to guilt anyone for the occasional curveball. But here's the thing: with only 14 Megaformers or Versa Climbers available per class, every single reservation matters. When a cancellation happens at the last minute, or when someone simply doesn't show, that spot often can't be filled by another member who was hoping to get into class.

As our community keeps growing, so does the need for a little extra accountability around booking and attendance. It's a small thing that makes a big difference: it means more of you get into the classes you want, waitlists move faster, and our instructors can plan for the room that actually shows up. 

So here's our ask: if your plans change, please cancel your booking as soon as you can. Canceling early opens your spot for someone on the waitlist and helps us keep the class experience great for everyone.

And here's a silver lining worth knowing: a portion of the fees from late cancels and no-shows goes right back into our instructors, funding additional training and certifications. So even when a spot goes unused, it's still helping us invest in the quality of coaching you get every time you're on the machine.

We're also putting a portion of these fees to work in our community. Each month, we'll be donating to a rotating group of local charities: Rise Services, Inc., a nonprofit supporting children, adults, and families with developmental disabilities through recreational services, employment services, family support, early intervention, and more; Morgan Children's Fund, which helps local children access mental health counseling, youth sports, and community activities that they might not otherwise be able to afford, removing barriers to mental wellness and healthy childhood development; and the Women's and Children's Alliance, which has served the Treasure Valley for more than a century, providing shelter, counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and support services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Thank you for being part of our CoreStrong Community and for helping us to keep it running smoothly for everyone.

See you in class!
The CoreStrong Studio Team

Sign up for the challenge on your app - click on the Trophy Icon at the bottom of the screen.  25 classes in 45 days!  Fun prizes will be awarded along the way to keep you motivated.  We’ll have one Grand Prize Winner - complete 25 classes in 45 days to get entered into the drawing.  Let’s do this!

Save $50 on 10 Class Pack all month!

A New Option to Fit Nicely Into Your Busy Schedule!

​Short on time?  This class is perfect for you!  30 minutes of your favorite challenging moves, carefully sequenced to give you the best burn and shakes that Lagree is famous for. CoreStrong is offering Express classes at 6:15 am and Noon on Tuesday’s, and also 12:20pm on Friday’s.  

You might be thinking “sounds great, but the timing doesn't work for me”. Email us with your ideal time for an Express, and we'll see what we can arrange!

​You may be asking, who is that cute blonde next to Cathy in the above photo!  Well that's Olivia!  Olivia won one of our raffle items from our Client Appreciation Party last December.  She won the opportunity to hang out with the crew in our latest photo shoot!  I think she had a good time and we sure enjoyed having her join us!

New Instructors are now on the schedule.  Get to know them and cheer them on as they get settled in.  

Speaking of new instructors, our Level 1 Lagree Certification training is taking place on March 20 - 22.  We will be welcoming 14 trainees to CoreStrong, many of them are already clients here that have expressed a desire to learn to teach.  Our training is completely full and I'm very optimistic that we've got some great talent to pull from.  

Reminder:  We have a condensed schedule during our training weekend of March 20 - 22.  Please get signed up early to reserve your class.  Be considerate of others and cancel as soon as you know you can't attend to allow someone else to take your spot.

Please keep reading .... as I said, there's lots going on this month!

Our Self Care Bingo Challenge has come to a close  Thank you to all that participated.  Some of you included your Bucket List and I have to say, you made me proud!  Here's a few samples of what our clients are striving for:  Get into Med School, Hit 500, 1000 classes, become a Certified Instructor, finish a plank hold on one white and not fall out of it, be on my toes for every core burn-out exercise without coming out of it, hike the Dolomites in Italy (I've done that and it was an amazing experience that I would gladly do again), Hike Half Dome at Yosemite National Park, get back in shape after surgery, increase cardiovascular endurance.  We can help with getting you ready for all of the above, except maybe not Med School!

​AND THE WINNERS ARE:

​We love to celebrate your milestones! But we've got more!  Starting March 15th, we'll be adding an additional program to keep you motivated all along the way.  Earn points for every class you take and redeem them for rewards. Stay tuned for more details!

You may have noticed the big barrel in our entry!  We'd love your help in filling up this barrel.  Here are the items that the Boise Rescue Mission is in need of:

Surprise! Our class packages are on SALE all month! Buy 5 classes, get 1 FREE. Buy 10 classes, get 2 FREE. Buy 20 classes, get 5 FREE. Don't miss out on these sweet deals!

PICK UP YOUR BINGO CARD AT THE FRONT DESK!

Transform your passion into action by joining our Lagree Level 1 Certification at CoreStrong  March 20-22. With only 14 spots, secure yours with a $500 deposit by Feb 20 and pay the remaining $1000 by March 15.  Contact Cathy for more info.

Use your membership for your lagree class and purchase a single class $15 or a 10 class climb 30 package ($13.50 per class) for your climb 30 class.

Pair Your Climb 30 Class with:

• MEGA STRONG/MEGA STRONG EXPRESS
• ESSENTIALS
• ARMS AND ABS
• OR STRENGTH AND STRETCH

WEEKEND MARCH 20-22

Get ready for CoreStrongs’ Lagree Fitness Level 1 Certification Weekend with Master Trainer Jami Jackson! Only 14 spots available! Deepen your practice, unlock your potential, and learn the why behind all those shakes you've had in class! If you are eager to lead, inspire, and turn passion into purpose, then this is your perfect opportunity!

Here's what your training with Jami includes:

• 24 hours of in person training over the course of 3 days
• Two 2 hour group virtual follow up sessions
• Each trainee receives 1 video review and 1 one on one call for feedback
• Discounted rate for mentorship
• And a lifetime of answers to your text questions regarding cueing, sequencing, etc.

This training elsewhere can typically run anywhere from $2500 - $3500.  CoreStrong is offering this training at just $1500.  Please reserve your spot with a $500 deposit by February 20, and final payment due on March 15.

Please email Cathy at [email protected] for more info and to sign up.

​We're excited to share our achievements, made possible by our amazing instructors and you, our CoreStrong Community!

​Get ready for 2026, the year of 'Connections'! We're excited about our close-knit community and can't wait to share amazing ideas and events that will bring us even closer together. Thanks for being part of this journey with us. Stay tuned for more updates and let's make 2026 a year to remember!

Did you know that if you scroll down on the home page of your app and then swipe left, you'll find studio updates and helpful policies.  This page is updated frequently. Please check back often!

As always, I'm here to help and answer any questions you may have.  Please reach out to me at [email protected] or respond to any email that you receive from the studio.  It all gets to me!

We've seen you working so hard and appreciate your commitment! Join us for our Client Appreciation Party on December 11th at Acero Boards and Bottles, from 5 to 8 PM. Enjoy raffles, amazing prizes, delicious food, and drinks. We can't wait to show our gratitude and celebrate you!

November 15th - 30th, 2025!

I KNOW YOU'VE BEEN HEARING THE RUMORS ..... AND YES, THE NEW MEGA PROS ARE ON THE WAY!

The New Mega Pros are an absolute GAME CHANGER!  It has a super smooth carriage, allowing seamless movements. The platforms and carriage panels lift and can be adjusted to different angles for a greater range of motion and targeted muscle activation. This feature also helps protect joints and connective tissues, reducing impact and inflammation during and after workouts. Experience smoother classes with better joint stabilization and less muscle strain.  There are also more resistance levels, allowing for greater customization of your workout intensity. This will be of benefit for both beginners and advanced users, giving you more control over the level of challenge.

The Mega Pro may feel a bit different at first, but by the end of your class, you'll already start to feel how much more your core and stabilizers are activated and how the Mega Pro will be taking your workout to the next level.
We can't wait for you to try the new Mega Pros! 

CoreStrong will be closed September 26 and 27 while we make the transformation.

​We're saying goodbye to Classic Strong and Foundations, and welcoming Mega Strong, our new full-body class launching on September 1st. Designed for intermediate to advanced levels, Mega Strong features longer durations, more moves on the back, and adjusted spring tension to deliver real results. You'll experience deep core activation, serious strength gains, and muscular endurance. Thanks to spring load options and offered modifications, this class is ideal for those who have mastered Essentials. Mega Strong promises a sweaty, shaky, and satisfying 45-minute session. Start your journey with Essentials, then step up to Mega Strong to build strength and progress!

​Our Summer Challenge "Too Fit to Quit" was a huge hit!  49 of you crushed it!  Our winner, Jess Hutchinson, proved to be a tough contender to beat!  She finished strong, taking 40 classes in 42 days - that's got to be a record! Your 1-month unlimited membership has been added to your account.  Congratulations Jess!

Join our Fall Challenge starting October 1st for the entire month as we celebrate CoreStrong's 8th year! Complete 16 classes in 31 days to enter a drawing for our 'Favorite Things' basket, filled with items handpicked by the CoreStrong team. Sign up on your app and get ready to give it your all!

We are incredibly grateful for you, our clients and the trust you place in CoreStrong to be a part of your fitness journey. Your dedication to not just personal growth, but to the collective spirit of our community, truly makes us stronger together. The effort, sweat, and determination shared in every session create bonds that go beyond just fitness—they make us feel like friends, like family. It’s an honor to be alongside each of you as we push limits, celebrate milestones, and grow stronger both physically and as a community. Thank you for choosing CoreStrong and for bringing your heart, energy, and commitment every single day.

Starting September 15, we will be adjusting membership rates slightly. We deeply appreciate your support as we navigate rising costs on nearly everything. This change is necessary to continue offering the quality classes you love, fairly compensate our amazing team, and maintain state-of-the-art equipment. Thank you for your trust and unwavering support; we look forward to serving you well now and in the future.

As always, I appreciate hearing from you!  Suggestions and requests are welcome.  I'm easily reached by responding to any of the emails you receive from CoreStrong or at [email protected].  

Stay Strong!
Cathy

Don't miss out!  Sale ends on July 9th.  Purchase on your app or on the website at www.corestrong.studio.

The opportunity for Level 1 Certification Training will be coming in September.
Please reach out to Cathy at [email protected] for more information.

​We are deeply grateful to be part of your fitness journey and witness your incredible passion and determination daily. To ensure we provide the best support, we're updating our fall schedule and would love your input. What class times and options would you like? Your feedback means so much to us! Please reach out at [email protected] or reply to this email. We're excited to hear from you!
Stay Strong!
Cathy