Empower To Recreate - MoveStrong Functional Fitness As Part Of New Climbing Gym
enjoyable, dynamic, and challenging workouts with a unique combination of functional fitness & Climbing
Climbing has always been more than just a hobby for Jen and Matt DeLong; and opening a climbing gym seemed like the perfect opportunity to share this passion with others.
When Jen and her friend Lisa Howell were lacking possibilities to practice obstacle courses for an upcoming Spartan race in their hometown of Butte, Montana, the initial idea quickly turned into a more complex plan.
Both women are lifelong athletes with a strong belief in enjoyable, dynamic, and challenging workouts. A functional fitness facility would be an ideal place for the local community to combine fitness classes, obstacle courses, and climbing features, that benefit everyday movements, and empower people to recreate themselves.
When researching equipment for the 3,000 sqft gym space Lisa came across MoveStrong. The videos of other gyms fascinated her and after talking to MoveStrong founder Jared Kuka she had made her decision. Both share the vision of improving overall health by exercising with a focus on natural body movements. The highly customizable equipment and super individual customer support checked the remaining boxes.
“The MoveStrong team was a very valuable resource to us. They helped with any issues and ideas, and shared some wisdom to make our vision a reality.”
To experience the equipment and collect inspiration for their own gym, Lisa and Jen visited a nearby MoveStrong installation. To their surprise, they knew the facility inside out, had it been the one featured in the video they had replayed so many times before.
As the centerpiece of the non-climbing part of their new fitness site, Lisa and Jen chose an XL bridge. In combination with monkey bars, battle ropes, balls, sandbags, free weights, and other equipment the installation allows for endless exercises improving strength, power, endurance, and agility. The layout includes additional stall bars for bodyweight training and stretching exercises, and an open gym space allows for sled work and sprints.
MoveStrong equipment is adjustable to offer modifications to any fitness level and age. Fun challenges that improve confidence and encourage a healthier mindset are just as popular with kids as with adults.
βSeeing kids who don't consider themselves athletes, or have a particular sport, come to our gym and learn how to build the foundation to achieve a healthy, active lifestyle has been so rewarding.β - Lisa Howell, Co-Founder Recreate Climbing
In the six months of being open, the four founders of Recreate Climbing Lisa, Jen, Matt, and Ryan have received solely positive feedback. Their gym is a unique find in the area, and every day they are able to watch clients get fit and strong, while having fun.
“Members who were initially intimated by our rig and the monkey bars can cruise right across them now. Weβre so beyond happy to have gone with the rig - and man do we love our sleds! Our members are going to have the possibility to have the grip strength, upper body muscles and overall mobility they need to be excellent climbers!”
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MoveStrong Gym Layouts
Dedicate floor space for members looking to take part in the latest functional fitness exercises, along with group training, with our highly customizable FTS multi-stations. Programming options are as endless as the exercise possibilities: HIIT, obstacle courses, or boot camps, target different skill levels and training requirements.
Recreate Climbing
Join a health-focused community that supports your fitness goals and helps drive you to the next level. Be part of the movement revolution, where FUN is essential and FITNESS is the result. Recreate Climbing offers community, lifestyle & adventure.