6 Strategies to Combat Stress at Your Lagree Studios

From the January push to the holiday season rush, running a studio often brings equal parts joy and stress. For Lagree studio owners, trainers, and clients, any additional hustle and bustle can overload already busy schedules.

At Walla, we want to help Lagree studios and their communities combat mounting everyday stress proactively. Without an actionable stress management plan, it’s easy to burn out even before the next month arrives.

That’s why we’ve compiled targeted tips and strategies specifically for the Lagree community to help everyone minimize stress. Having an arsenal of practical tactics empowers studio owners, trainers, and clients to enjoy the studio environment and classes without drowning under to-do lists. Read on to discover actionable ways to reduce anxiety while deepening your connection with your Lagree community.

1. Automate or outsource non-core tasks/services

Administrative responsibilities like seasonal promotions, coordinating in-studio and partner events, and communicating studio changes pile up rapidly for Lagree owners and trainers. Simultaneously, client demands spike as they scramble to fit in workouts between their busy schedules.

Rather than let daily tasks pile into a giant, teetering stack, take advantage of automation and outsourcing:

• Email marketing: Create email campaigns promoting gift cards, new merchandise, or exclusive class packages with meaningful messaging. Walla's fully integrated marketing suite enables you to track, schedule and automate promotional emails (with AI capabilities to save time)—even for last-minute promos.
• Social media: Actively plan out social media content, including client pictures, trainer highlights, and studio alerts and updates. Schedule posts to automatically publish on Facebook and Instagram using tools like Later and Canva for creative.
• In-studio events: Bring in outside support staff to manage client parties, volunteer events, or celebration classes. Event coordinators can handle logistics like food, decor, and entertainment so your team can focus on clients.
  

Evaluate your daily and weekly workload to pinpoint tasks that could be simplified, systemized, or delegated. Lifting even small to-dos off your plate gives you precious time and mental space to focus on what matters most.

2. Create a realistic schedule and stick to it

Having a realistic schedule is critical for Lagree studios. Block out your must-attend commitments. Schedule in daily movement—whether Lagree sessions or home workouts—to keep stress levels balanced. Pad calendars with open buffers rather than overpacking days. Communicate your schedule clearly with colleagues, friends, and family so they know the best times to connect.

While creating a schedule provides structure, actually sticking to it prevents havoc. When friends invite you to last-minute soirées, don’t hesitate to decline if it compromises self-care commitments. For Lagree owners and trainers, protecting personal time isn’t selfish—delivering your best to clients is essential. Honor your boundaries while being flexible if priorities shift.

3. Make time for fun and relaxation

When stress strikes, carve out time for meaningful rest and rejuvenation. Schedule activities that spark joy and promote relaxation.

For Lagree enthusiasts, sweat out the tension by taking your favorite classes. Bond with classmates over the shared stress-relieving experience. Outside the studio, plan festivities that feed the soul. Don’t wait for a specific date to start fresh—be proactive with fun stress relief now.

If you need an extended respite from everyday madness, calendar in occasional “do nothing” days. Give yourself permission to lounge in pajamas, take a luxurious bath, nap, or binge movies without guilt. Listening to your mind and body’s signals for rest and recovery prevents adrenal fatigue, so you can fully enjoy your time in the studio.

4. Incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices

While scheduling relaxation is important, developing mindfulness skills lets you press pause on stress in the moment. Through consistent meditation and breathwork, you train your nervous system to remain calm and centered amidst  chaos.

Start small by taking mini-meditation breaks throughout the day. Set a five-minute timer, sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take ten deep inhales and exhales. As you breathe deeply through the nose and out through the mouth, focus only on the sensation of air filling your body. Releasing thoughts of time sensitive to-do’s with each exhale.

Once you get the hang of basic breathwork, try introducing short guided meditations from apps like Calm. Even just 5-10 minutes of tuning out noise to tune into your inner state provides immense anxiety relief.

Soon, these mindfulness breaks will become second nature whenever stress strikes. With practice, you can access a grounded mental haven no matter how hectic a day becomes.

5. Offer employee and trainer incentives

Booming class attendance (especially post-January rush) places immense pressure on Lagree trainers to deliver exceptional sessions to stressed clients. Packed schedules leave little downtime to enjoy their own, personal time.

Providing targeted incentives and perks helps combat trainer burnout so they can spread cheer to clients:

• Bonuses: Offer special monetary bonuses to trainers willing to take on extra classes. Increased income helps compensate for busier schedules (and bonuses are super-easy to track in Walla).
• Sustenance: Have meals like breakfast casseroles or snacks to surprise and delight trainers between sessions.
• Coverage: Promise trainers coverage for certain personal events so they don’t miss out. Walla's automated sub management feature eliminates the stress of finding coverage, too!
• Wellness: Surprise trainers with therapeutic gifts like massages, acupuncture, or access to infrared saunas to help their bodies recharge between classes.
• Team bonding: Treat the training team! Enjoying low-stress social events strengthens camaraderie and community.
  

By proactively supporting trainers, owners invest in delivering exceptional experiences that clients remember for years.

6. Offer clients exclusive class packages

Busy times of year (like holidays and summer vacation) leads many Lagree clients to pause memberships as personal commitments pile up. Unfortunately, losing momentum can make restarting fitness routines even harder.

That’s why offering seasonal class packages helps clients stick to routines while combating commitments and stress. Consider deals like:

• Five classes for the price of 3: Let clients drop into classes flexibly without losing momentum.
• “Bring a Friend” credits: Empower members to expose friends and family to favorite Lagree sessions.
• Gift card bonuses: Boost gift card sales by bundling extra classes or merchandise credit with purchases.
• New client trial offers: Entice new leads with intro package deals.
• Charity class donations: For every class purchased in a specific timeframe, donate a session to charity raffles as you share wellness.
  

Appealing to clients’ mentality encourages consistent attendance while giving the gift of Lagree.

By being proactive, studios can curate targeted strategies so members manage commitments without burning out. Stress-busting tactics like mindfulness and outsourcing empower Lagree studio owners, trainers, and clients to prioritize self-care while prioritizing well-being.