Define Lagree
At A Glance
Vibe: Clean, straightforward Lagree
Standout Feature: Exceptional facilities with elite, attentive instruction.
About Define Lagree
As a former dancer, Pilates and Barre instructor, and personal trainer, Define Lagree founder Carina Hodgins spent years mastering movement, training top talent, and leading certifications across San Diego. When COVID hit, she took her passion outside where crowds of 80+ people would join her Pilates classes. Her mission was clear: create a studio where top-tier instructors could deliver the best Lagree workouts in the county, and Define Lagree was born. She opened her first location on the historic Rosecrans Street in Point Loma, a bustling commercial corridor perfect for commuters to pause and take a class before or after their workday. Their second location, newly opened in Bay Park, sits on a hill alongside sunny, suburban sprawl surrounded by other niche shops in a cool, industrial park.
What They Do Best
Define Lagree was built entirely around the Megaformer. Every session is 45 minutes rooted in the principles of slow, controlled movements under constant tension that are low-impact on the joints and high-intensity on the muscles. Classes are aligned with where you want to focus. Full Body Lagree is the flagship featuring head-to-toe work that hits every major muscle group. Abs + Ass and Arms + Abs focus on specific upper and lower body areas for a targeted burn. Lagree + Lengthen pairs 35 minutes of full-body work with a dedicated 10-minute stretch, balancing intensity with recovery. The method is the same across all formats; what changes is where you’re feeling it.
The Experience
Define Lagree earns its reputation as a studio that gets the fundamentals right. Every class is coached with the same standard of technical precision, encouragement, and care. New students receive a proper orientation to the space before class begins, and it creates a culture around setting guests up to succeed.
The Full Body Lagree class is 45-minutes of progressive, controlled work on the Megaformer that lives up to its name, efficiently hitting every major muscle group until you’re shaking. Form corrections happen naturally mid-class, and modifications are offered for the more advanced movements. Transitions are explained and executed quickly and seamlessly so they are easy to navigate even if you are new to the modality. Make no mistake, Lagree is hard, and Define doesn’t try to soften that. The class feels effective, and sticks with you the next day.
The studio itself is immaculate and the equipment well-maintained. The atmosphere has a good balance of holding high standards without feeling intimidating which makes Define Lagree a growing benchmark in the San Diego Lagree scene.
What Makes Them Special
Consistent Instructor Quality Across the Board: no matter what class you take, you’re going to have a good workout with impeccable instruction.
High Standards without Intimidation: studios can skew performance-driven or community-forward, but Define Lagree sits in that rarefied middle – hard work and clear expectations all while creating a real sense of belonging.
Why We Love It
Define Lagree is proof that bells and whistles are no match for exceptionally-executed Lagree. Carina built this studio with a clear vision and hasn't drifted from it, and you feel that the moment you walk in. The instruction is elite, the environment earns your trust, and the workout delivers every time. In a market crowded with boutique fitness options, Define stands out by doing less and doing it best.
Visit Define Lagree: 1053 Rosecrans Street San Diego, CA 92106 • definelagree.com • @definelagree
About Telomere Consulting
We're a boutique fitness studio consultancy and marketing agency working with over 650 studios globally through our signature Studionomics program. We help studio owners build profitable, sustainable businesses through strategic consulting and full-service marketing implementation. Our team of former studio owners and industry experts partners with yoga, Pilates, barre, HIIT, cycling, and boutique fitness studios to solve their biggest business challenges—from filling classes to scaling revenue.
Ready to elevate your studio? Book a strategy call to explore how we can help you grow.
Want to be featured in The Studio Index? We're always looking for exceptional studios to visit and showcase. Request a studio visit and let us experience what makes your space special.