A new Lagree studio has opened at the Well—and it’s the largest of its kind in the world

In a city overflowing with ways to work out, Sweat and Tonic has muscled its way to the top of the boutique fitness food chain. With two sprawling locations—one at Yonge and Shuter, the other anchoring the Well—the brand churns out 475 classes a week and hosts more than 3,000 guests a day. We’re talking nearly 50,000 square feet of treadmill sprints, candlelit vinyasas and spa treatments that would satisfy any Bay Streeter biohacker.

Ahead of opening its third outpost, in Yorkville, next spring, the company has launched a new concept: Reformd, a stand-alone Lagree studio at the Well. It’s located across the mezzanine from the flagship Sweat and Tonic, but it isn’t a mere annex. Reformd is a fully independent operation that specializes in trembling abs and mood lighting.

For the uninitiated, Lagree is like the overachieving cousin of Pilates—sweatier, shakier and more punishing. It’s a high-intensity, low-impact workout done on a machine called a Megaformer. With springs, sliding platforms and just enough resistance to make your quads cry, it targets muscles many don’t know they have. Classes range in intensity from “high” to “very high”—this isn’t a place for gentle exhales and chill vibes. The moves are slow and controlled, and the burn is savage.

Designed by Ste Marie Studio, the 6,000-square-foot space looks like it belongs on a spaceship and could just as easily host a rave as a Pilates class. It’s home to 30 Mega Pro machines (each with a price tag of $9,970 US)—the largest collection of its kind in the world.

Floor-to-ceiling mirrors and colour-shifting LEDs wrap around the room, pulsing in sync with the pace of the class. An elevated instructor platform offers a clear view of the demos, which helps when you’re trying to decode the cryptic names of the movements (a catfish, it turns out, has nothing to do with dinner).

While the studio is all mirrors and club lighting, the rest of the space is sleek. There are heated floors throughout, and the all-slate-grey lounge has ample cushy seating to collapse into while googling “How long does DOMS last?”

Despite Reformd falling under the Sweat and Tonic umbrella, S&T credits won’t work here. Intro bundles start at $60 for three classes, and an unlimited monthly membership is $360 (or $470 for both studios).