The Movement

I love this gym. The instructors are extremely motivating, skilled and consciousness. The studios are clean and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I recently took Powered with Courtney, which was challenging yet fun and left me sore in all the right places ;) A perfect kick off to the week!

I am specifically reviewing the class named rexist360 hiit. I discovered the movement via classpass, and this class sounded like it was right up my alley.
Entry. Greeted very nicely by the girl at the desk. Filled out a waiver. Red flag, every person walking in was coming for their first time and was filling the waiver too.
Locker area. Fine. As I was putting my sneakers on a girl tried to run me over to get to the water station. Oh NYC.
Enter the classroom. Energy level 0. I fear this class will be bad but try and stay optimistic. Instructor shows us how to put on the resistance bands. While the instructor is a robot and couldn’t care if anyone else was in the room, I’m optimistic because bands from my PT days are challenging and sort of fun. Wrong. Most of the exercises don’t leverage wearing the bands. Why did we do push-​ups, then tri cep push-​ups and then plans with bands wrapped around our thighs. Plus you’re in hardwood floors and a lot of people couldn’t do the countless push-​ups. Instructor never came over to anyone to help out with form. She did berate the room from the front a few times. I almost left several times, I stayed since it was only 45 minutes.
Upon leaving the instructor does not say anything, generally a thanks for coming or something. Here, nothing. Maybe she was having a bad day. At the exit I asked someone else what they thought of the class in case I was way off. She agreed that it was terrible. She said she was headed to another class somewhere else because she wasn’t sure what just happened.
This class has good hope, but the of exercises needs to be completely re thought out. This is also not a hiit class in its current form. I’d suggest reaching out to some physical therapists for exercises and incorporating them into a circuit.
Good luck The Movement! I won’t be back til you change things up.

Giving Heidi’s CrossflowX 3 stars for effort, the studio is very nice and modern, Heidi is welcoming and sweet, the class was definitely a work out.
But I hated it.
As a pretty hardcore yogi, I’m happy to work hard, I like to sweat, I like a challenge, I love getting upside down. But I cannot STAND being yelled at, even if the yelling is ‘motivational’. I hated that we never had time to actually do anything before rushing into the next thing. A lot of people have pointed out there are a lot of handstands, not really, there is a lot of jumping upside down. Which isn’t the same thing! What’s the point in jumping upside down without working toward stability in that inversion? Argh! So frustrating!
There is a lot more jumping than there is flow, literally jumping up and down, jumping sideways, jumping in circles, repetitive jerky jumping, which is kind of boring (and not ideal for anyone with hypermobility).
Moreover there very very little attention is paid to form. This is absolutely not a class for beginners, you need a solid grounding in basic vinyasa, otherwise you’ll be lost. And possibly injured.
I guess this is kind of the soul cycle of yoga, loud, instructor yelling to KEEP GOING KEEP GOING and spouting Instagram style motivational slogans though a microphone, over loud dance music.
If that’s what you like, more power to you. I certainly won’t be going back though.

I wasn’t into the class. It was so boring to me. Different strokes for different folks? #fitpublicist

Decent gym with 3 studio rooms. The receptionist at the front was very friendly and she has new members fill out a quick form for liability/​emergency situations. Also in the front desk there are free amenities such as bobby pins or gum. They also have some beverages and workout clothes on sale. Going down the hallway you notice 2 smaller studio rooms and then straight ahead a bigger room that I ended up using for REXIST360HITT. They also have small code lockers so you don’t need to bring your own lock plus they have a bench alongside the wall & water dispenser to refill your bottle.
A huge con is they DO NOT have showers– they have 2 bathrooms with deodorant & dry shampoo and a changing room.
Other than that the instructor was engaging and look lead. A good workout from Michelle Haden!

I absolutely love that they supply free hair ties and candy at the front desk. The class itself provides a pretty good calorie burn as well (I did the move class and was soaked by the end). My only qualm is that the room I was in (the very first studio) was a little small and crowded and not well ventilated?
Besides these two things, I found the staff to be extremely friendly and the instructor to be good with her cues — she also had great taste in music.

I found this studio through ClassPass. I took the ‘DanceBody Open’. It starts with intense dance cardio and ends with toning/​sculpting mat work.
The Studio was bright and clean. The receptionist was friendly and welcoming. The instructor was lovely. I loved the workout. A good experience in all :)

I first tried The Movement on ClassPass and absolutely love it. I went to the Saturday morning SHRINK class with Khetanya and left with a huge smile on my face. I loved the music, choreography, the clean and bright studio, friendly instructor-​basically everything. I also appreciated that they had lockers that were free to use. I thought I’d feel ridiculous calling out positive affirmations, but it was actually really fun. I’ll definitely be going back here!

After my previous review, the owner sent me a friendly message, encouraging me to try another class which didn’t involve those hippie mantras I disliked so much during Shrink Session. I ended up taking ReXist360 HIIT and it was a better experience than Shrink Session, especially if you like your HIIT with some cardio/​recovery toward the end. The class is housed in a larger studio so it was less cramped. The moves were just right to get me sweating and panting but I was glad there was low repetition so I didn’t have to take many breaks. The instructor also had high energy and was very encouraging.
Does this change my view of The Movement? Only slightly. The locker area is way too cramped, the sound system is sharp/​harsh and is amplified by hardwood flooring and other hard, smooth, echo-​loving surfaces. As with Swerve down the block, the vibe just doesn’t resonate with me, and I think because the atmosphere reminds me of a college fitness studio. nothing wrong with that, I just think it’s too young for me, bro.

I can only support and applaud the give back, move forward campaign here. I get to work out, my money partially goes towards a good cause. I like that.
Powered
This class is perfect for joint stabilizing exercises (injury prevention). My physical therapist approves, as my thrice sprained ankle yearns for this type of therapy. It’s a hard-​to-​describe mixture of yoga, core strengthening moves, and sliders work. I loved the innovative concept of the class. The instructor, while clearly caring and nice, rambled on a bit too much about the moves. There were some times where we would pause so he could fix our form (always welcome), but it was awkward because he couldn’t put his words together.
(no shoes necessary, but you’ll most likely sweat a bit)
Move
Class experience will vary by instructor. It’s 30-​min cardio/​dance plus 30-​min toning. The toning section is great, but the cardio/​dance leaves me yearning for more… and in particular, 305 Fitness (which you should check out… they set a high standard for that arena!). The dance section really depends on the instructor because some are good at cuing, while others may be harder to follow.
Facilities
Super clean, and modern. Studio M has awkwardly huge white pillars that block your view of the instructors, so you need to get there early to steal a prime spot.
Conclusion
I think The Movement’s strength is in its toning sections.

My favorite studio!
I started with CrossFlowX with Heidi and it is awesome! She is so friendly, energetic and great at yoga. Her class is really challenging and fun and she switches it up over time (for a while I was going every week before the class time changed). Throughout the class you work towards building inversions and do a lot of strength exercises (squats, lunges, different types of push-​ups).
The other class I really like is Yoga Charged with Courtney. I’ve only been once but want to keep going back, it’s challenging yoga moves using props (a lot of work with bands). Definitely a great workout.
I’ve done Move and Shrink Session as well which were good, but are more dancing based and I am definitely more of a yoga person.
The studio itself is beautiful and the staff is so friendly. I really love this place!

I have mixed feelings about The Movement. I attended the Shrink Session class on a Saturday morning. The facilities are generally very clean and the lockers were very easy to use. The studio was a bit cramped and the floor was dirty – there was at least hair on the floor. There were few lockers relative to the number of students and during the change over between classes it was a bit hectic.
The class was kind of like a Zumba class with spoken affirmations and a bit of strength training, which I enjoyed.

Went to the «Move» class and I must say it was completely overcrowded, I mean crowded to that point that if you didn’t move in the right direction someone would hit you in the face! I had the most UNCOORDINATED girl working out near me, she was so clumsy and had erratic movements that I had to bob and weave out of the way in order to not be hit. I turned in a boxing class instead! I shouldn’t have to worry about getting kicked or hit in class!
The teacher had great energy but her sequence was not fluid so you were constantly unsure what to do next. Her movements required a lot of space to move through each sequence which non of us had space! The teacher herself nearly hit the people around her and she didn’t even care! Also the floor was filthy & a/​c was barely pumping. There was no class before us so I am not sure why no one cleaned it prior to the class I took.
In all please stop overcrowding your classes! What’s the point of trying to work out when you’re bumping into everyone around you and you can’t focus on the movements and even get a good sweat from the workout itself. If was more frustrating then anything else and that shouldn’t be!

This is an updated review for The Movement.
I was reluctant to try other classes after my last visit. However, the studio reached out to me directly and the owner was so nice and understanding that I decided to give it another chance.
The Movement has added a new class called ReXist360 HIIT which is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I’ve taken it a few times with Bronwyn Tarboton (whom I first met at Uplift Studios and absolutely adore). It is a high-​intensity cardio/​strength workout that utilizes thick elastic bands around the thigh area. Bronwyn’s energy levels are off the charts and I always leave the studio drenched in sweat.
Another great class is yogaCHARGED with Courtney Chung. I’m not the most coordinated person so this class is a bit more difficult for me (those poses!) However, the moves really do challenge different parts of my body and have helped with improving my balance.
Additionally, I want to stress the high-​level of customer service at The Movement. Despite my less-​than-​positive experience during my first visit, I cannot argue that everyone, from the front desk to the instructors, is super nice and accommodating. Superior customer service is definitely something I pay attention to at fitness studios.
In conclusion, I’m glad I gave The Movement a second chance and I will definitely be back in the future for more classes with Bronwyn and Courtney.

I cannot thank ClassPass enough for introducing me to The Movement. I was in search of a new workout to try and they suggested MOVE. After seeing the stunning reviews both there and here, I decided to give it a go… And I’m so happy I did!
The facilities are CLEAN and beautiful. Everything is white, shiny, and sparkles. The front desk staff is friendly and they sell juices, water, apparel, and even gum for after your workout. The back has a small locker area. The lockers have digital locks, which is AWESOME since carrying a lock can be heavy. They are easy to use, close the door, set a 4 digit pin, press the key button and voila they lock! To unlock, do the same thing. There is one changing room and 2 bathrooms. There is also a water filter to refill your bottle and a row of benches. I also liked that underneath each set of lockers, there was a slot to put your shoes. This is great when it’s boot season.
The studio itself is small but functional and they don’t overcrowd the classes. My instructor Joanna was personable, helpful, and funny. She makes you feel comfortable the second the class begins. The first 30 minutes are dance moves which incorporate lunges, jumping jacks, etc. The last 25 minutes is full of toning exercises using both a resistance band and a yoga mat. I really enjoyed both, but enjoyed the toning slightly more. Joanna made sure to walk around and correct our form but did it in a way that was sweet and helpful.
Everyone here is very sweet. I do wish the studio was a tad larger since when you’re dancing, you run the risk of bumping into someone BUT this is still a great place. It’s also conveniently located near a few subway lines.

I got introduced to this studio through Classpass and so far this is one of my favorites. The class I took was the Resist360 HIIT, which was packed to capacity. My usual workout is running everyday, so this was a nice change of pace. And I got a better workout than I expected! The class involved a lot of HIIT routines involving burpees, squats, lunges, planks, jumping, etc except you wear a resistance band around your thighs which makes everything harder. My legs felt so light after taking those bands off. The instructor was upbeat and motivated us to keep on going. It wasn’t one of the toughest workouts I have done, but a good one nonetheless.
As for the studio, they provide lockers with electronic locks. There are no showers, but they do have restrooms for you to change. The studio itself is very bright and clean. Looking forward to taking another class here.

Thank you ClassPass for introducing me to The Movement! Two classes in and I’m hooked :) The studios are so clean and bright and the instructors have contagious energy. Coat rack in the front, friendly people working the counter to check you in, lockers in the back, and large clean bathrooms stocked with items to freshen up quickly with. Make sure to bring water, otherwise they sell some in the front along with snacks. They do supply towels in the studios.
Can’t wait to try some more classes out!

I took the Powered class with Josh Holland last night and have nothing but good things to say about him and his class! He has incredible energy and was very uplifting and kind. His class was no joke either — it started off with a relatively easy warm-​up but then progressed to the bar exercises and other drills which you could do at your own pace (and make as challenging or easy as you liked). All the mirrors in the room help with keeping an eye on your form — as does Josh, as he offers a lot of correction and tips during class.
The few cons — (1) the classroom is small and not the cleanest. We did our exercises barefoot and I could feel the dust and grime on my hands and feet (and could see dirty feet all around me) (2) not enough lockers. I got there about 15 minutes before class started and there were no free lockers, so I had to wait until the previous class let out and it was a little chaotic to try and grab a locker
Overall, I will be back to try some more classes (but mostly to attend Josh’s)

Took my first class here today and loved it.
The facility is a decent size with 3 studios within. There is a small retail area in the front and small electronic lockers in the back. 2 restrooms and 1 changing room. No showers :-(I know I know — this made me sad too.
I took the Resist360 HIIT class. It was packed, which is always a good sign. This particular class uses resistance bands, mainly on the mid thigh area, throughout the class. We did push ups, squats, lunges, plank, crunches etc. Towards the end of the class we removed the band from our thighs and used it for timing out arms.
The instructor, music and atmosphere was great! I definitely broke a sweat and will be back asap!

2 stars for the beautiful studio but 0 stars for the classes.
I really wanted to make this place a regular since it’s so close to my work and the classes sound fun but after two tries, I give up.
After reading some of the other reviews, I’m glad to see that I’m not the only person who thinks the classes are a joke. I took YogaCharged and Move and they both had no flow whatsoever. It seemed like the teachers would just randomly jump from one move to another. The moves themselves were not bad but it was obvious that the teachers had no experience leading a class or describing poses. They talked like they were chatting on the phone with friends and then giggled a lot. In both classes I found myself frustrated and wanting to walk out.
If Movement hired some real teachers, then I would be back. Until then… Wah wah.
Also note that the locker room is co-​ed.