Mega Raleigh — Local services in Raleigh

I so love the recently introduced Mega Mat classes at MEGAformer. Alicia (owner/coach) and Morgan (studio manager/coach) both bring extensive classical Pilates mat background and training to their coaching of these classes. Highly recommend as a cross-training addition to your current fitness workout or as a stand-alone. If you are just beginning your fitness journey, this is the place to start!

“Pilates with a MEGA spin” is what the coaches call it. What that means is the mat is as challenging and hard as anything you can do on a reformer! A thoughtful sequencing of poses focusing on arm, legs, and core, with exceptional coaching. Their instructions on proper form, when to breathe, what muscles to engage, are ongoing. They bring such positive energy to all their classes. And no class is exactly the same, so always interesting, with new poses being added.

The studio space is really cool, black with neon lights. And the music selection is fun and motivating, the beat helping with your timing.

Since taking both MEGAformer and MEGA mat classes I have seen substantial gain in my balance and flexibility, but especially my core strength. I also do F45 and when we do multiple sets of exercises focusing on engaging and tiring out the core, I can now complete them without pausing, at a good pace. Pretty sure this is all MEGA!!!

Highly recommend you give it a try. You will love the coaches, the workout, the insanely positive and friendly studio vibes, and the inspiring work ethic other members...

This studio is the best! I love that they have options for both cardio (the trampoline class) and strength training (the Lagree reformers). Here is a short breakdown on why I love this studio:

Instructors- they make the class IMO and all of the instructors at Mega know how to motivate you to push yourself a little harder without making you feel bad. They are mindful of injuries and open to requests if you would like to focus on arms, legs or a specific move etc. The workouts are always hard even if you go to class frequently. All the instructors have a different style so there is something for everyone.

Trampoline- I hate all forms of cardio with a passion but I genuinely look forward to the trampoline class. The class is fun and no matter how hard the moves seem to be, you are guaranteed a good workout. It can look a little intimidating at first but everyone is just having a blast in there and the energy is great. You always leave dripping in sweat and in such a good mood.

Reformer - the trampoline is fun but the reformer is where you put in WORK! The reformer class is a full body workout that really works your core. All of the movements are slow and focused, which leaves you literally shaking during the workout. This class really helps you tone up and you feel so much stronger.

If you are on the fence about trying a class, you should do it- you won’t...

How to start a public review of a workout studio that is really better framed as a love letter??? All jokes aside, it does not get any better than MEGA, Alicia and all of the incredible instructors that teach here. I have been coming to this studio since they opened earlier this year and rave about it to anyone that will listen. As a former avid long distance runner who has been battling an injury for years, it was near impossible to find a workout that was challenging, delivered the same level of adrenaline high and didn’t aggravate existing issues. I found that in MEGA and more. Not only have I never been so toned, I literally crave working out here several times a week. To sweeten the pot, the environment is super warm and welcoming to all fitness levels and I pretty much want to make Alicia, Brooks, Andrea and Holli my new best friends. I travel quite a bit and have been to several other Lagree studios. I will tell you this - not one holds a candle to MEGA.

TL/DR: Grab your girlfriends or significant other and RUN to give...