Educational content only; this is not medical advice.
Start by checking that the training is official
If your goal is to teach the Lagree Method, first confirm that the course is offered through Lagree Academy or an authorised Lagree Master Trainer. An internal audition, a studio’s own onboarding or a class on similar equipment may be valuable experience, but those are not automatically the same as official Lagree certification. The name of the course and the authority issuing the credential matter.
The official Lagree certification page currently presents Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 certificates. It describes Level 1 as the starting certification, Level 2 as a set of courses and Level 3 as the Master Trainer pathway. For exact eligibility, schedule and current format, use the current official information rather than relying on an old social post or another instructor’s recollection.
Level 1 establishes the teaching foundation
Level 1 is the entry point for learning to teach the method. It introduces the principles, terminology, equipment and exercise framework that an instructor needs to begin developing competent classes. Nelly Ilyasova’s Official Lagree Level 1 Teacher Training page lists an in-person four-day format with a minimum of 30 hours, and dates are published through her training calendar. Always read the current course page before making plans.
Certification is a beginning, not a promise that teaching skill appears automatically. Instructors continue to practise demonstrations, transitions, observation and clear cueing. They also learn to notice when a participant needs a simpler option or more explanation. If you are considering training, ask what the course covers, which language it uses, how assessment works and what support is available after the training.
Level 2 develops specific skills
The official programme describes Level 2 as courses that develop additional teaching competencies. It is not a single requirement that every Level 1 instructor must complete before teaching. The available subjects and rules for earning each certificate should be checked with Lagree Academy, because the official programme controls those details.
Nelly’s Master Anatomy Series includes three six-hour Level 2 courses with anatomy application: Time Effective Sequencing, Form & Alignment, and Time Effective Cueing. Her site explains that official global Lagree Level 2 certification for these courses is optional; it is separate from taking the professional-development course itself. The foundation Functional Anatomy & Physiology course is also separate and does not require Lagree certification.
Level 3 is a Master Trainer route
Lagree’s official description identifies Level 3 as the Master Trainer pathway. Its certification article describes the route as intended for qualified educators who want authority to certify other instructors on behalf of Lagree. That makes it a distinct professional step, not simply another name for taking a Level 2 course or accumulating teaching hours.
Do not assume that any instructor can enrol, that a particular prerequisite applies everywhere or that the process is unchanged from year to year. Ask the official programme what qualifications are required, who can recommend or approve a candidate, what the training involves and what authority the credential grants. Avoid representing yourself as able to certify others unless the official programme has granted that status.
Plan the next step around your goal
If you are new to the method, focus first on the official Level 1 route. If you already hold Level 1 and want to improve a particular area, compare the available Level 2 courses with your teaching goals. If your ambition is to educate and certify other instructors, ask Lagree Fitness about its Level 3 requirements directly. The correct path depends on where you are and what role you want to take on.
For Nelly’s training dates, languages and course questions, start with her Level 1 training page and calendar. For official programme-wide rules, consult Lagree Fitness. Those sources answer different questions: one explains the training she leads, while the official certification programme sets the credential framework. If a detail affects eligibility or recognition, confirm it with the issuer before enrolling.
Certification and anatomy education are complementary
A certification establishes a route into teaching; continuing education can deepen specific skills. Functional anatomy may help an instructor connect an exercise to joint actions and communicate more clearly, but it does not replace an official credential or qualify someone to diagnose an injury. The distinction matters when describing a course to employers and participants.
Nelly’s anatomy courses are designed to help Lagree instructors understand the “why” behind movement and teaching choices. The three Level 2 courses require Lagree Level 1, while the official global Level 2 certificate remains optional for those courses. Read the course details carefully so you know whether you are enrolling for professional development, an official certificate, or both.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first official Lagree instructor certification?
Level 1 is presented by Lagree Fitness as the basic starting certification. Confirm current dates, eligibility and format with the official programme or an authorised Master Trainer.
Is official Level 2 certification required for Nelly’s Level 2 anatomy courses?
No. Nelly’s site describes official global Lagree Level 2 certification as optional for the three Level 2 courses in her Master Anatomy Series. Lagree Level 1 is required for those courses.
Does completing a Level 2 course make someone a Master Trainer?
No. The official programme describes Level 3 as its Master Trainer pathway. A Level 2 course and Level 3 status are distinct.