Rise Lagree Brings Next-Level Fitness + Recovery to Poway

Poway’s wellness scene is getting a serious glow-up. With the opening of Rise Lagree Studio, Poway finally has a space that fuses strength, recovery, and intentional movement all into one thoughtfully designed studio.

Rise was founded by Liz Huettinger, a former sommelier who found her way to Lagree after years of burnout, back pain, and postpartum recovery.

“After years in a fast-paced career, two babies, and more back pain than I care to admit, I discovered Lagree—and everything changed," says Huettinger. “It gave me strength I didn’t know I had, confidence I hadn’t felt in years, and a way to care for my body without punishment.”

If you haven’t experienced Lagree yet, here’s what to know: it’s a high-intensity, low-impact workout method performed on a machine called the Megaformer, which is similar to a Pilates reformer. Using slow, controlled movements, Lagree targets every muscle group while protecting your joints, which makes it ideal for anyone looking to avoid injury, manage chronic pain, or bounce back after life transitions like pregnancy.

As a certified Lagree instructor, Huettinger created Rise Lagree as the studio she always wished existed: a welcoming space for real people to move with intention, reconnect with their bodies, and recover with the same level of care they give during workouts.

"This isn't just a fitness studio," says Huettinger. "It's a place to rebuild your strength, reconnect with yourself, and have a little fun along the way.”

Recovery is what truly sets Rise apart. All memberships include monthly access to Rise’s private recovery suite, which features an infrared sauna for deep muscle relaxation and detoxification and a cold plunge, which helps reduce inflammation, support circulation, optimize results and sustain long-term wellness.

With over 100 founding members already on board, it’s clear Poway was ready for a studio like this. Rise Lagree memberships are structured to be flexible while prioritizing both movement and recovery:

The studio offers 10 classes per day Monday through Thursday, plus 4–5 classes on Friday, Saturday + Sunday mornings, so there’s plenty of flexibility to fit into even the busiest schedule.

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Learn more and book your first class at riselagreestudio.com or follow along at @riselagree.