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  • [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    [Videos] Experience “Great Music, a Great Sweat, and a Great Workout” at Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Cassie Mattia in the first class offered by Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    by Cassie Mattia,

    Loveland, Ohio – The latest exercise craze has taken Loveland by storm! On Friday, February 16, David Miller, our Managing Editor, and I, attended the grand opening of Body Alive Loveland Lagree. We witnessed the official ribbon cutting ceremony, and I interviewed owners, Adam Engel and Issac Spence, and trainer, Samantha Johns about the new Loveland workout facility!

    Adam and Issac, who are both 2010 Loveland High School graduates, grew up together in the same neighborhood in Loveland. Adam, now a retired MLB player, received a baseball scholarship to the University of Louisville and played Centerfield for the Chicago White Sox. Issac attended Hillsdale College and studied Marketing. After taking multiple Pilates classes and realizing how great of a workout it was Adam and Issac decided to join forces and open Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    The inaugural class of Body Alive Loveland Lagree

    The Lagree Method, ”is a high-intensity, low-impact exercise method, that tightens, strengthens, and tones in as little as 30 minutes a session by incorporating bodybuilding principles, such as Time Under Tension, which removes breaks from workouts and grants users the ability to sweat, shake, and persevere through the total duration of every class.”

    The Lagree Method is founded on the five components of physical fitness:

    • Endurance
    • Cardiovascular Fitness
    • Body Composition
    • Flexibility
    • Strength

    Lagree movements incorporate the use of 600 muscles at once, making this method even more time-efficient for those on the go and those looking for quick but lasting results. The Lagree method stays true to the 3 S’s; Shake, Sweat, and Soreness.

    After reading about the Lagree method, I not only wanted to learn more from the experts, but I also wanted to see for myself what the workout was all about by participating in Body Alive Loveland Lagree’s first class of their grand opening. To give the community the full Body Alive experience I interviewed Adam, Issac, and Samantha about their journey to opening Body Alive, the Lagree method, and what sets this method of exercising apart of from others and captured my first Lagree workout all on camera!

    Watch our exclusive Loveland Magazine TV interview and exercise video to learn all about Body Alive Loveland Lagree!

    Body Alive Loveland Lagree is located at 10565 Loveland Madeira Road right beside Starbucks. In celebration of their grand opening, Body Alive Loveland Lagree is offering $7 Lagree 50 minute classes for a limited time. Classes can can be purchased using the Body Alive app or online at https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/.

    Follow Body Alive Loveland Lagree on Instagram and FaceBook.

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    All of our LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV episodes and my Table of Discussions are made possible by the generous support of the team of realtors at Move 2 Loveland.

    President and Publisher of Loveland Magazine, Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and the Public Relations Coordinator at Butler County Board of DD. Cassie was awarded the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance 2021 Young Business Professional of the Year.

  • [Video] Ribbon cutting at Body Alive Loveland Lagree Grand Opening

    [Video] Ribbon cutting at Body Alive Loveland Lagree Grand Opening

    David Miller is the Managing Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller,

    Loveland, Ohio – On Friday, February 16, Loveland Magazine attended the grand opening for Body Alive Loveland Lagree, located on Loveland Madeira Road, right next to Starbucks. Owners Adam Engel and Isaac Spence, both 2010 Loveland High School grads, showed us exactly what Body Alive Loveland Lagree has in store for the fitness community. The President of Loveland Magazine Cassie Mattia got the opportunity to take the first workout of the day with trainer Samantha Johns, where she experienced what exactly the Lagree Method is. We are so pleased to welcome Body Alive Loveland Lagree to the Loveland community.

    Stay tuned for the full-length interview with Adam, Isaac, and Samantha along with Cassie in action taking the first Lagree workout!
    Loveland Magazine President and Publisher Cassie working out in the first Body Alive Loveland Lagree class on February 16.
  • Body Alive Lagree Set to Open Its Doors in Loveland, Ohio

    Body Alive Lagree Set to Open Its Doors in Loveland, Ohio

    RESILIENCE, DETERMINATION, PROGRESS … It’s LAGREE!

    Loveland, Ohio – Body Alive Lagree, a premier Lagree fitness studio, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Loveland. The studio is set to open its doors on Friday, February 16. They will be offering $7 Lagree class credits for a limited time, which can be purchased online at https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/.

    “The Lagree Method,” is a high-intensity, low-impact exercise method, that tightens, strengthens, and tones in as little as 30 minutes a session by incorporating bodybuilding principles, such as Time Under Tension, which removes breaks from workouts and grants users the ability to sweat, shake, and persevere through the total duration of every class.

    In addition, many Lagree movements incorporate the use of 600 muscles at once, making this method even more time-efficient for those on the go and those looking for quick but lasting results.

    Adam Engel, a retired MLB player, and Isaac Spence, both 2010 graduates of Loveland High School, are excited to share their passion for fitness with the community in their hometown.

    The studio is equipped with the latest Lagree Miniformer machines, experienced trainers, and a welcoming environment for individuals of all fitness levels. The instructors make every class an amazing workout experience for all fitness levels! Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Lagree enthusiasts are encouraged to attend!

    For more information about the grand opening, please visit https://bodyalivefitness.com/loveland-lagree/ or contact info@bodyalivefitness.com.

    About Body Alive:

    Body Alive has been a fitness staple in the area since 2012. Since then, they have added more locations throughout Cincinnati and are now opening a new Lagree Studio in Loveland.

    Body Alive is proud to bring this cutting-edge fitness method to the Loveland community, providing a unique and effective workout experience.

  • [Gold Glove finalists announced] White Sox/Loveland Tiger Adam Engel is one

    [Gold Glove finalists announced] White Sox/Loveland Tiger Adam Engel is one

    Rawlings announced the American and National League finalists for the 2018 Gold Glove Awards on Thursday, spelling out many of the game’s premier defenders. Read more about the awards at MLB.com. Winners will be announced on Nov. 4.

    “Engel, who notably robbed three home runs in the span of a week in August, led all AL outfielders with 17 OAA.”

    Center field
    National League:     Lorenzo Cain, Brewers; Billy Hamilton, Reds; Ender Inciarte, Braves

    American League: Jackie Bradley Jr., Red Sox; Adam Engel, White Sox; Mike Trout, Angels
    Inciarte tied St. Louis’ Harrison Bader for the MLB lead with 21 OAA, followed closely by Cain with 19. Engel, who notably robbed three home runs in the span of a week in August, led all AL outfielders with 17 OAA.

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  • BOZICH | Happy Homecoming for former Louisville outfielder Adam Engel

    BOZICH | Happy Homecoming for former Louisville outfielder Adam Engel

    Former Loveland High School star and former University of Louisville outfielder Adam Engel had a large cheering section when he returned to play the Reds in Cincinnati Monday night.

    Tuesday, July 3rd 2018, 11:19 am EDT by Rick Bozich
    Updated: Tuesday, July 3rd 2018, 11:55 am EDT

     

    CINCINNATI, Ohio (WDRB) — Adam Engel had five hits in three games at Texas last weekend. He went four-for-four against the Orioles in May, flashing the tools that convinced the Chicago White Sox to draft him out of the University of Louisville in 2013.

    He has homered against Sonny Gray and Carlos Carrasco. Engel also launched one of his eight career home runs in Wrigley Field. Nothing gives a young White Sox player immediate acceptance in Chicago like a home run against the other team in town.

    But Monday night, in his 172nd big-league game, Engel celebrated another moment for his baseball scrapbook:

    His first game against the team that Engel supported before he arrived at U of L — the Cincinnati Reds.

    Check the section along the third base line behind the White Sox dugout, especially the folks wearing gray “Adam Engel 15” T-shirts. More than 150 family members and friends from his hometown of Loveland, Ohio, about 20 minutes from Great American Ball Park, celebrated his arrival. There were fans wearing Louisville baseball caps and shirts in the group, too.

    The fan club will grow Tuesday and Wednesday evenings when the White Sox and Reds play the final games of the three-game series. Engel’s Mom, Lynne, said she purchased more than 250 tickets for the Tuesday game — and sold all of them.

    Read on at WDRB.com…

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  • [Photo album] White Sox glad Adam Engel turned down Wisconsin football scholarship to play baseball

    [Photo album] White Sox glad Adam Engel turned down Wisconsin football scholarship to play baseball

    A 2009 Loveland Magazine File Photo of Adam Engel playing football for Loveland High School

    Editor’s Note:

    Adam Engel was inducted into the Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame on February 2, 2018 [Exclusive Video] Class of 2017 LHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction]

    This article was published in the Chicago Tribune on February 26

    by David Haugh – Chicago Tribune

    GLENDALE, Ariz. – White Sox outfielder Adam Engel wanted to be the next Brett Favre, but football’s loss was baseball’s gain.

    “My dream always was to play in the NFL,’’ Engel said.

    The former Loveland (Ohio) High School quarterback still wonders how different his life might be had he accepted Wisconsin’s scholarship offer. After initially showing lukewarm interest in Engel as a defensive back, ex-Badgers coach Bret Bielema found, late in the process, a spot in his 2010 recruiting class on the offensive side — too late, as it turned out. By then, Engel had made a commitment to the University of Louisville to play baseball.  Read on at the Chicago Tribune…

    Here are other photos of Adam Engel playing sports while at Loveland High School

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  • [Exclusive Video] Class of 2017 LHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

    [Exclusive Video] Class of 2017 LHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

    Dennis Drinnen, Adam Engel, Jim Gruver and Sarah (Leeper) Lucas all part of the 2017 Hall of Fame Class

    Loveland, Ohio – This video was shot at half-time of the mens varsity game on February 2 when the Class of 2017 Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were recognized

    Members inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame included: Adam Engel, LHS Class of 2010; Dennis Drinnen, LHS Class of 1964; Jim Gruver, LHS Class of 1974; and, Sarah (Leeper) Lucas, LHS Class of 2007.

    Dennis Drinnen graduated from Loveland High School in 1964 where he played varsity football as team captain, was awarded District Athlete of the Year, played varsity baseball and earned a four-year scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky and play football.

    Adam Engel graduated from Loveland High School in 2010 where as a student-athlete he was a highly award baseball player, earning Player of the Year, and all-time career leader in batting average, and all-time season leader in doubles. Engel was the Edward Jones Student Athlete of the Month, LaRosa’s Male Athlete of the Year, and also played varsity football and varsity basketball. He attended the University of Louisville on a four-year baseball scholarship and transitioned into a professional-athlete for the Chicago White Sox Baseball Organization.

    Jim Gruver graduated from Loveland High School in 1974 after playing as a student-athlete in football, basketball and varsity track. He has continued to be an integral part of the Tiger Athletic Family through his service as a score keeper for basketball, a clock keeper for football, an announcer for basketball and a clock keeper and announcer for soccer.

    Sarah (Leeper) Lucas graduated from Loveland High School in 2007 where she was a student- athlete for varsity cross country – earning Team MVP, Division I State Champion (2003), and Enquirer Runner of the Year.  In track (2003), she earned first team all ECC, second in District, third place in Region, and fourth place at State in the 3200.

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  • Four to be inducted into Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday

    Four to be inducted into Loveland High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday

     

    Sarah (Leeper) Lucas

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 2007

     High School Accomplishments

    Varsity Cross Country 4-years

    Team MVP 1-year

    1st Team All-FAVC 3-years  2nd Team All-FAVC 1-year

    1st Team All-District 1-year 3rd Team All-District 2-years

    1st Team All-City 1-year

    Region Qualifer: 3rd ‘03, 8th ‘04, 9th ‘05

    13th in State ‘05

     ‘03 

    Enquirer Runner of the Year ‘03

    Varsity Track 4-years

    1st Team All FAVC 1-year

    2nd Place in District 1-year, 3rd Place in Region 1-year

    4th Place in State in the 3200 1-year

    Adam Engel

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 2010 

    High School Accomplishments

    Varsity Baseball (4yr. Starter)

    Most Valuable Offensive Player 3-years

    Tiger Man Award 2-years 

    1st Team All-FAVC 3-years

    FAVC Player of the Year 1-year

    All-Time Career Leader in Batting Average (.500)

    All-Time Season Leader in Doubles (17)

    FAVC All-Academic 4-years

    Edward Jones Student Athlete of the Month (2010)

    LaRosa’s Male Athlete of the Year (2010)

    Varsity Football 3-yeas  

    Rookie of the Year

    MVP Offense 3

    Team MVP

    Gold Star Chili Star of the Week

    1st Team All-FAVC

    FAVC Player of the Year

    FAVC All-Academic 4-years

    Varsity Basketball

    FAVC All-Academic 3-years

    College

    University of Louisville Baseball 4-yr. Scholarship 

    Major League Baseball

    Chicago White Sox

    Jim Gruver

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 1974

    Loveland Athletic Achievement Award

    Football 1-year

    Basketball 2-years

    Varsity Track (4 Year Letterman)

    1984 to Present: Score Keeper for Mens Basketball

    1984 to Present: Clock Keeper for Mens Basketball

     1984 to Present: Announcer for Mens Basketball

    1990 to Present: Clock Keeper for Varsity Football Games

    1994 to 1999: Score Keeper for Womens Basketball

    1994 to 1999: Clock Keeper for Womens Basketball

    1994 to 1999: Announcer for Womens Basketball

    1995 to 2001: Clock Keeper and Announcer for Womens Soccer

    Dennis Drinnen

    Graduated from Loveland High School in 1964

    High School Accomplishments

    Varsity Football 3-years

    Captain 1-year

    1st Team All-EHL 2-years (Both Offense and Defense)

    1st Team All-City 2-years (Both Offense and Defense)

     All-District 1-year

    Claw Man Award 2-years

    All-State 1-year

    Tri-State Team 1-year

    VFW District Athlete of the Year 4

    Varsity Baseball 3-years

    All-Star Game 1-year

    Varsity Basketball 3-years 

    Varsity Baseball 3-years

    All-EHL 2-years

    College

    4yr Scholarship University of Kentucky Football

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