Reviews

Regina P.

“I joined Movement Republic (MR) in 2018, after the gym I belonged to for 5 years, closed down. I anticipated the transition to be difficult, as I knew it would be challenging to replace all of the wonderful things I loved about my old gym. I'm happy to report that the transition turned out to be a very happy and successful one!

I've met some really wonderful people along the way, and I'm loving the coaching I've been receiving. All the coaches are very knowledgeable and want to see you succeed, just as much you do! I feel that when I step into the gym, all my worries and frustrations for the day, seem to melt away. Those feelings are replaced with focus, positivity, an improved fortitude towards life in general, and a whole lot of sweaty accomplishments! I'm able to bring my kids with me to class, so I am able to reinforce the importance of commitment, dedication and making fitness part of one's life plan...and so much more. All of these things are discussed within my family on a daily basis, so I'm walking the walk, not just doing a bunch of talking.

Overall, I'm an extremely happy MR athlete, and I'm so looking forward to all that my future holds at MR. You won't be disappointed with your experience here!”

Doug S. H.

“My fiancé and I were newer to Crossfit when we joined MR and at first were just looking for a new workout routine to get us in shape for our wedding. We got a whole lot more by deciding to join Movement Republic.

We've both seen tremendous growth in our strength and stamina over the past few months and have definitely gotten into the type of shape we were hoping to be in for our big day. Sarah and the rest of the coaching staff do a great job with designing challenging programming but also find ways to make it accessible and achievable for all fitness and experience levels. Classes are always a manageable size, and there's plenty of excitement/encouragement to go around to make it through workouts from the coaches and other athletes. We're capable of things now that we wouldn't even thought was possible a few months back (walking on our hands, hitting personal bests on olympic lifts, successfully landing triple unders).

What's definitely set MR apart for us is the focus on building a community. Outside of the workouts, there's almost always something else going on at the gym: summer cookouts, parties, yoga, general health and wellness programing, outings/trips. We've met so many great people throughout the past few months at MR, and it's always great to see new athletes jump in and become part of the family.

On a side note, we're incredibly happy we can always bring our dog along to hangout while we get our sweat on.

We didn't know what we were getting into when we signed up for our free one week trial, but we're incredibly happy with how things ended up.”

Cathy D.

“A hallmark of CrossFit are the tight knit communities that are formed when random strangers share an hour of their lives on their fitness journey and become each other's biggest cheerleaders and lifelong friends.  If you are looking for that type of community, Movement Republic is the place for you!

When my first CrossFit box closed, I did not think it would be possible to find another box that would match the sense of community that greeted me every time I walked though the doors of my first box.  But Movement Republic has exceeded my expectations on every item on my checklist for what a quality CrossFit box should be!

1) The sense of community at MR was evident before I even joined.  The folks at MR invited members of my previous box to a welcome WOD so we could have an opportunity to check them out.  Every member of the MR community I met that night was so welcoming. And I continue to see that warm welcoming attitude extended to every new person that walks through the doors at MR.

What I appreciate most about the MR community is how inclusive it is...it doesn't matter if you are an established athlete, a developing athlete or brand new to CrossFit, someone is always there to encourage you, push you and celebrate every milestone and every PR you achieve.

2) This sense of inclusiveness extends to the very thoughtful programming at MR.  Everyone including the coaches does the same workouts as the members. The programming at MR is structured to help every athlete progress and achieve their goals.  The programming at MR has something for everyone regardless of your current ability. Some of the programming can be challenging for athletes new to CrossFit but the amazing coaches at MR will always make sure all athletes are safe and will help you find a scaling option based on your current level.

3) This brings me to the coaching staff at MR.  I cannot say enough good things about the top-notch coaching I've received at MR.  The thoughtful and challenging programming is supported by an amazing team of coaches at MR.  The coaches review every movement at the start of each class including movement standards and scaling options.  They always ensure every athlete performs every movement with high quality and good form...there is a very strong focus on the fundamentals to ensure every athlete progresses through a movement properly.  

I had built up some bad habits over the years and was frustrated with my lack of progress as a result.  The coaches at MR very patiently provided really insightful coaching to help me correct and strengthen some fundamental skills which has helped me achieve new milestones & PRs.  Their keen attention to every individual athlete ensures that everyone continues to progress regardless if you've been CrossFitting for years or brand new to CrossFit. 

4) Some last notes on why you should consider MR as you explore CrossFit options...

MR is located along the Ravenswood Corridor close to the Ravenswood Metra and Montrose Brown Line.  In addition to its proximity to public transportation, street parking is plentiful right in front of MR.

The space at MR is always clean and members wipe down their equipment and space after every workout.  This very simple act of keeping the space clean is just an extension of the sense of pride and community you'll experience at Movement Republic.

If you are looking for a CrossFit with a supportive, inclusive community that is owned & managed with integrity and transparency and a team of coaches with genuine passion to help every athlete progress on their fitness journey, Movement Republic is the place for you.”