The Microformer workout is designed to be a slow-and-steady sweat sesh that trains your slow-twitch muscle fibers.

Here’s what the machine is like.

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The latest addition toSebastien Lagrees hurts-so-good line of equipment is designed to blendslow-and-steady movements with bodybuilding principles.

Thats why Lagree created the Microformer, an at-home companion.

He wound up doing just that.

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founder of Lagree Fitness and creator of the Megaformer and Microformer workout

Heres what to know about the new Lagree machine.

What is the Microformer?

When you get on the Micro, its all about keeping the constant tension, says Lagree.

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What is a Microformer workout like?

All of this translated to ample next-day soreness.

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My favorite feature of the machine, though, is its proximity to the floor.

I am always pushing forward, he tells me.

And our workoutsat home or in the studioare better for it.

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founder of Lagree Fitness and creator of the Megaformer and Microformer workout

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