Lakeside Lagree Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Orillia

New Fitness Studio Brings Transformative Workout to Main Street

Downtown Orillia welcomes a dynamic new fitness destination as Lakeside Lagree officially opens its doors this week, promising a unique and results-driven workout experience.

Fitness Veteran Launches Studio

Owned and operated by seasoned fitness professional **Melanie Booth**, Lakeside Lagree is set to become a vibrant addition to the local business scene. Located at 163 Mississaga St. E, the studio is the culmination of Booth’s extensive background in the health and wellness industry.

Lagree Method: A Transformative Approach

With over 25 years dedicated to fitness, **Melanie Booth** brings a wealth of expertise to her new venture. A Certified Lagree Instructor since 2014, **Booth** was an early adopter of the method in Toronto, achieving Level 2 certification and honing her skills at the prestigious Lagree Summit in Las Vegas.

Booth describes Lagree as the most transformative workout she has ever taught, noting its continuous evolution and ability to deliver tangible results. She emphasizes that the Lagree method is adaptable for all fitness levels, from beginners to elite athletes.

Community Welcomes New Business

The Downtown Orillia Business Improvement Area (DOBIA) expressed enthusiasm for the new addition.

“On behalf of the DOBIA Board, staff and all of our members, I’d like to welcome Lakeside Lagree to downtown Orillia. One of our strengths is the diversity of businesses that we offer visitors and Lakeside Lagree is a unique business that will help draw more people to the downtown. We wish them every success and look forward to celebrating more business milestones with them.”

—Jennie-May Banks, Board Vice Chair, Downtown Orillia BIA

Grand Opening Event Details

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, at 5 p.m. at the new studio location. **Booth** extends an invitation to clients, friends, family, and fellow downtown business owners to join the celebration.

The Lagree fitness method has gained popularity for its full-body, low-impact approach that targets core strength, flexibility, and muscle endurance, often leading to significant body composition changes in as little as 20 sessions. Research published in the *Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research* has highlighted the effectiveness of similar high-intensity, low-impact training methods in improving muscular strength and endurance.