frequently asked questions
1. What makes MOVE different from other gyms or fitness clubs?
MOVE is a boutique fitness club designed for women.
We offer strength training in a women-only space, led by expert female coaches who know your name, your progress and your goals.
Our approach goes beyond simply working out. We help women move well, get strong, build confidence and discover what their bodies are capable of — all within a supportive community where progress isn't defined by comparison or a number on the scale.
We offer strength training in a women-only space, led by expert female coaches who know your name, your progress and your goals.
Our approach goes beyond simply working out. We help women move well, get strong, build confidence and discover what their bodies are capable of — all within a supportive community where progress isn't defined by comparison or a number on the scale.
2. I’m new to strength training. Can I still join MOVE?
Absolutely.
You don't need to know how to lift, use our equipment or be “fit enough” before you start. That's what coaching is for.
We'll meet you where you are and help you build strength, skill and confidence from there.
If you're completely new to strength training or would feel more comfortable with additional coaching, Semi-Private or Personal Coaching may be a great place to begin.
Visit our Get Started page →
You don't need to know how to lift, use our equipment or be “fit enough” before you start. That's what coaching is for.
We'll meet you where you are and help you build strength, skill and confidence from there.
If you're completely new to strength training or would feel more comfortable with additional coaching, Semi-Private or Personal Coaching may be a great place to begin.
Visit our Get Started page →
3. Which training option is right for me?
MOVE offers three levels of coached training:
Small Group Training
Best for women who enjoy the energy and community of training with others and feel comfortable in a group environment.
Semi-Private Training
Best for women who want more individual coach attention in a smaller setting. It's also a great option if you're new to strength training, returning after time away or simply want more support.
Personal Coaching
Best for women who want dedicated 1:1 attention, individualized programming or support with specific goals.
Find the best place to start →
Small Group Training
Best for women who enjoy the energy and community of training with others and feel comfortable in a group environment.
Semi-Private Training
Best for women who want more individual coach attention in a smaller setting. It's also a great option if you're new to strength training, returning after time away or simply want more support.
Personal Coaching
Best for women who want dedicated 1:1 attention, individualized programming or support with specific goals.
Find the best place to start →
4. What is Semi-Private Training?
Semi-Private Training gives you more individual coaching while still enjoying the motivation and connection of training alongside other women.
You'll train in a consistent group of no more than six women, giving your coach more opportunity to observe your movement, provide feedback and help you progress.
It's a great middle ground between Small Group Training and 1:1 Personal Coaching.
Learn more about Semi-Private Training →
You'll train in a consistent group of no more than six women, giving your coach more opportunity to observe your movement, provide feedback and help you progress.
It's a great middle ground between Small Group Training and 1:1 Personal Coaching.
Learn more about Semi-Private Training →
5. What’s the difference between Small Group, Semi-Private and Personal Coaching?
The main difference is the level of personalization and coach attention.
Small Group provides progressive MOVE programming, expert coaching and the energy of training with a group.
Semi-Private provides a smaller training environment with more individual coaching, feedback and support.
Personal Coaching provides dedicated 1:1 attention and programming tailored specifically to you.
All three share the same MOVE philosophy: helping women move well, get strong and feel good.
Small Group provides progressive MOVE programming, expert coaching and the energy of training with a group.
Semi-Private provides a smaller training environment with more individual coaching, feedback and support.
Personal Coaching provides dedicated 1:1 attention and programming tailored specifically to you.
All three share the same MOVE philosophy: helping women move well, get strong and feel good.
6. How is MOVE’s approach to strength training different?
We train your body for life.
Rather than relying primarily on machines that isolate individual muscles, MOVE teaches foundational movements such as squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling and carrying.
Our coaches help you learn how to move and lift safely and confidently while developing strength, mobility, stability and body awareness.
The goal isn't simply to become better at working out. It's to become stronger and more capable in everything you do outside the gym.
Rather than relying primarily on machines that isolate individual muscles, MOVE teaches foundational movements such as squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling and carrying.
Our coaches help you learn how to move and lift safely and confidently while developing strength, mobility, stability and body awareness.
The goal isn't simply to become better at working out. It's to become stronger and more capable in everything you do outside the gym.
7. How does MOVE measure progress?
Your personal best is exactly that — personal.
Maybe it's your first push-up or chin-up. A heavier deadlift. Moving better. Feeling more confident. Keeping up with your kids. Returning to something you love. Or simply showing up consistently.
We don't define success by a number on the scale or a body-fat percentage.
We celebrate what your body can do.
Maybe it's your first push-up or chin-up. A heavier deadlift. Moving better. Feeling more confident. Keeping up with your kids. Returning to something you love. Or simply showing up consistently.
We don't define success by a number on the scale or a body-fat percentage.
We celebrate what your body can do.
8. What should I expect on my first visit?
Expect to feel welcomed, supported and coached.
Depending on how you choose to start, your first MOVE experience may include meeting a coach, discussing your goals and training history, becoming familiar with our space and equipment, and learning the movements you'll use in your training.
You don't need to know what you're doing before you arrive. We'll guide you.
Depending on how you choose to start, your first MOVE experience may include meeting a coach, discussing your goals and training history, becoming familiar with our space and equipment, and learning the movements you'll use in your training.
You don't need to know what you're doing before you arrive. We'll guide you.
9. What if I’m nervous or intimidated about starting?
That's more common than you might think — especially if strength training is new to you.
You won't be expected to keep up with anyone else or know how to use all of our equipment. Our coaches will teach you, provide appropriate progressions and help you build confidence over time.
MOVE is a supportive women-only environment where everyone is working toward her own personal best.
You won't be expected to keep up with anyone else or know how to use all of our equipment. Our coaches will teach you, provide appropriate progressions and help you build confidence over time.
MOVE is a supportive women-only environment where everyone is working toward her own personal best.
10. What equipment can I expect at MOVE?
MOVE is designed for functional strength training rather than traditional machine-based workouts.
Our equipment includes barbells, bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, training rigs, monkey bars, plyometric boxes, wall balls, prowlers, battle ropes, Olympic rings, rowing machines, AssaultBikes, heavy bags and more.
Don't recognize half of those? That's completely fine. You don't need to know how to use the equipment before you start — we'll teach you.
Our equipment includes barbells, bumper plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, training rigs, monkey bars, plyometric boxes, wall balls, prowlers, battle ropes, Olympic rings, rowing machines, AssaultBikes, heavy bags and more.
Don't recognize half of those? That's completely fine. You don't need to know how to use the equipment before you start — we'll teach you.
11. What should I wear to MOVE?
Wear comfortable workout clothing that allows you to move freely.
You'll squat, bend, push, pull and move in different directions, so choose something you feel comfortable and confident training in.
Come ready to move.
You'll squat, bend, push, pull and move in different directions, so choose something you feel comfortable and confident training in.
Come ready to move.
12. What shoes should I wear?
Shoes are optional for some aspects of our training because we believe a strong foundation starts with your feet.
If you prefer to train in shoes, we generally recommend a flat, stable shoe with a wide toe box and a relatively thin, firm sole rather than a highly cushioned running shoe.
Your coach can help you determine what works best for your training.
If you prefer to train in shoes, we generally recommend a flat, stable shoe with a wide toe box and a relatively thin, firm sole rather than a highly cushioned running shoe.
Your coach can help you determine what works best for your training.
13. Do you offer childminding?
Yes.
We offer childminding during designated times to make it easier for moms to prioritize movement and self-care while their little ones are cared for nearby.
Spaces may be limited, so advance registration is required.
Learn more about Childminding →
We offer childminding during designated times to make it easier for moms to prioritize movement and self-care while their little ones are cared for nearby.
Spaces may be limited, so advance registration is required.
Learn more about Childminding →
14. What amenities does MOVE offer?
We've designed MOVE to make taking care of yourself something you can look forward to.
Amenities include infrared sauna, change rooms and showers, towel service, toiletries, a blow-dry area, lockers, smoothies, complimentary coffee and a comfortable lounge area.
Amenities include infrared sauna, change rooms and showers, towel service, toiletries, a blow-dry area, lockers, smoothies, complimentary coffee and a comfortable lounge area.
15. Can I train at MOVE while pregnant or postpartum?
Every pregnancy and postpartum experience is different.
Please let your coach know if you're pregnant, postpartum or returning to training after giving birth so we can understand your circumstances and make appropriate training considerations.
We recommend following the guidance of your healthcare provider regarding exercise during pregnancy and your return to exercise postpartum.
Please let your coach know if you're pregnant, postpartum or returning to training after giving birth so we can understand your circumstances and make appropriate training considerations.
We recommend following the guidance of your healthcare provider regarding exercise during pregnancy and your return to exercise postpartum.
16. What if I have an injury or physical limitation?
Please tell us about any injury, limitation or concern before you begin training and keep your coach informed of anything that may affect your ability to exercise.
Our coaches can provide appropriate exercise alternatives or progressions when within their scope.
If you have an injury, medical condition, are recovering from surgery or have been advised to limit exercise, we may recommend consulting an appropriate healthcare professional before participating.
Our coaches can provide appropriate exercise alternatives or progressions when within their scope.
If you have an injury, medical condition, are recovering from surgery or have been advised to limit exercise, we may recommend consulting an appropriate healthcare professional before participating.
17. How often should I train?
The right amount depends on your experience, goals, schedule and recovery.
For most women, consistency matters far more than trying to do as much as possible.
Our coaches can help you choose a realistic training frequency and membership option that supports your goals and fits your life.
For most women, consistency matters far more than trying to do as much as possible.
Our coaches can help you choose a realistic training frequency and membership option that supports your goals and fits your life.
18. How do MOVE memberships work?
Memberships operate on a four-week autopay cycle.
Classes included with your membership are intended to be used within that membership cycle and do not roll over.
Membership options and benefits vary, so please review the current membership details when joining.
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Classes included with your membership are intended to be used within that membership cycle and do not roll over.
Membership options and benefits vary, so please review the current membership details when joining.
View Memberships & Pricing →
19. Can I freeze, change or cancel my membership?
Yes, subject to the terms of your membership.
A minimum of 28 days' notice is required for applicable membership cancellations or changes. Freeze eligibility depends on your membership type and current membership terms.
Please refer to MOVE's current Membership Terms & Policies for complete details.
A minimum of 28 days' notice is required for applicable membership cancellations or changes. Freeze eligibility depends on your membership type and current membership terms.
Please refer to MOVE's current Membership Terms & Policies for complete details.
20. How does the complimentary guest pass work?
Eligible unlimited members can introduce a friend who is new to MOVE and invite her to experience her first class complimentary.
Guest passes are intended for first-time MOVE visitors who may be interested in becoming part of our community.
Eligibility and class availability may apply, so please check with our team before bringing your guest.
Guest passes are intended for first-time MOVE visitors who may be interested in becoming part of our community.
Eligibility and class availability may apply, so please check with our team before bringing your guest.