We’re looking forward to introducing you to Heather Perren. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Heather, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I’m an early riser, I naturally wake up around 5:15am without an alarm. I like to start my day with a cup of coffee and taking my dogs out before getting on the Peloton for 20 minutes. While I ride, I use that time to get a head start on my day by answering emails and managing the multiple social media accounts I oversee. At 6am, I transition into teaching a live 30-minute class for my Lagreeing at Home fitness platform, which is always a high-energy and rewarding start. After class, I carve out 15 minutes in my infrared sauna as part of my recovery routine before showering and fully stepping into the day ahead.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a Senior Master Trainer for Lagree Fitness, co-founder of Lagreeing at Home, and the director of events and community relations for Lagree Fitness. My career began as a first-grade teacher, but in 2010 I discovered Lagree and it quickly became my calling which lead me to become certified in 2015.
When the pandemic hit, I co-founded Lagreeing at Home, the first virtual Lagree studio, which now offers thousands of on-demand and live classes through our LAH app. Lagree founder, Sebastien Lagree, brought me to work with him in 2020 heading up the Events and uniting the Lagree community.
Today, I balance leading large-scale events, mentoring trainers, and traveling the world certifying trainers with being a proud mom of teenage triplets.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed I wasn’t good enough. I was bullied by peers and internalized the idea that I didn’t measure up. Over time, through surrounding myself with healthier relationships and letting go of toxic influences, I learned to embrace who I am and recognize my worth. Today, I know I am exactly where I’m meant to be and more than enough. It’s incredibly freeing to stop living for others’ approval and instead focus on surrounding myself with people who lift me up. I carry that lesson into parenting, making sure my kids always know they are deserving, capable, and more than enough just as they are.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear that held me back the most was the fear of not being perfect. For a long time, I put pressure on myself to meet unrealistic standards, and it became exhausting and unfulfilling. Eventually, I realized that mistakes are part of growth, and perfection isn’t the goal, progress is. Once I let go of that fear and stopped living for someone else’s version of “perfect,” I felt a sense of freedom. That shift opened the door to new opportunities and allowed me to embrace life with more confidence, authenticity, and connect to so many more people at a deeper level.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, what you see is truly what you get. I lead with authenticity, honesty, and a sense of humor, and I try to show up the same way in every setting. I know I may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s okay, I’ve learned to be confident in who I am, and I think that honesty helps people connect with me.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
If I retired, my training clients would miss the energy, humor, and intensity I bring to every class. Studio owners and trainees would likely miss my passion for the Lagree method, the way I make learning approachable, and the authenticity I bring to both teaching and mentorship.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lagreefitbyheather.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagreefitbyheather?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Other: https://lagreeingathome.com/
