Movement Fitness Rockford

🎉500 sessions. 🎉

🎯 That’s Lorelyn’s number as of today, and we wanted to make sure everyone knows about it.

💪 Five hundred times she showed up and put in the work. That kind of consistency is rare, and it’s exactly why she keeps getting stronger.

Lorelyn, you impress us every session with your strength and your work ethic. You also bring a ton of energy and joy 😄 to this gym, and we love it. Plus, you challenge everyone around you to get better!

It was great that the 6:30 crew on Tuesday got to celebrate with you too!

Congratulations, Lorelyn!! 🎉🙌 Here’s to the next 500.

🎉 Happy Birthday to the one and only Debbie K! 🎉

Today the 8:30 crew got to celebrate one of the brightest lights in our gym. Debbie doesn’t just walk into a room, she lights it up. She shines Jesus into everything she does, and she backs it up with some serious strength (don’t even think about skipping bicep curls around her, she’ll call you out).

Her favorite line says it all: “I want to be the oldest person in the gym, not the youngest person in the nursing home.” That’s Debbie. Strong, joyful, and showing all of us what it looks like to keep showing up.

We love you, Debbie. Here’s to many more years of flexing those biceps and lighting up the 8:30 class. 💪❤️

3.5 years. Countless lives changed. One incredible coach.

Coach Scott is stepping away from Movement Fitness, and while it’s hard to say goodbye, it’s impossible not to be grateful.

For 3.5 years, Scott poured himself into this community. He showed up for our members, built real relationships, and cared about people far beyond their workouts.

The impact he made on Movement Fitness will last long after he walks out these doors.

Coach Scott, thank you for everything. We are better because of you.

May God bless you and Hannah as you step into this next chapter.

Be Great Today, Coach. 🙌

📣 We're Hiring 📣

WARNING: This is not a typical Personal Training Job

If you want to actually change lives and love every minute of it, keep reading.

WHO WE ARE

Movement Fitness exists for one reason: to change lives.

We're a coaching-based facility in Rockford, IL, built on relationships, results, and a culture that people genuinely love being part of. Our team is small, close-knit, and fired up every single day. We coach athletes and adults, we hold each other to a high standard, and yeah — we have a lot of fun doing it.

Our eight core values aren't just words on a wall. They're how we operate every single day:

People First
Continual Growth
Results-Driven Coaching
Master the Details
Own Your Outcomes
We Are "WON"
Act With Urgency
Have Some Fun

THE ROLE: Semi-Private Personal Training Coach

You'll lead semi-private training sessions with 5–6 clients at a time, deliver individualized coaching inside a small-group environment, and build the kind of relationships that make people look forward to Monday mornings. Seriously. We want to be the best hour of our clients' day — and you're the one who makes that happen.

YOU'RE THE RIGHT PERSON IF YOU ARE...

High-energy, positive, and genuinely love being around people
Confident coaching all fitness levels, from first-timers to veteran athletes
The type who notices the details most people miss
A self-starter who doesn't need to be babysat to do great work
Dependable and on time, every time
Someone who builds trust fast and makes people feel seen
A team player who thrives in a place that actually feels like a team

WHAT YOU'LL DO EVERY DAY

Lead high-quality semi-private training sessions
Deliver individualized coaching inside a small-group setting
Modify workouts on the fly based on each person's needs
Track progress and keep clients accountable to their goals
Help clients set real goals and actually reach them
Bring energy, positivity, and professionalism to every session
Contribute to a culture that people rave about

REQUIREMENTS

Personal training certification (NASM, NSCA, ACE, ISSA, or equivalent)
Bachelor's degree required
2+ years of personal training experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus points if you have:

Experience in strength training and functional fitness
Knowledge of movement quality, regressions, and progressions
Additional certifications in nutrition, mobility, or mindset coaching
Experience with small-group or semi-private training

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Competitive pay: $38,000 – $45,000 per year based on experience (plus growth opportunities)
Paid Time Off
Free gym membership
Provided apparel
Continuing education credits and in-services
Mentorship and professional development
Flexible schedule
Relocation assistance available
Real opportunities for advancement

This is the last gym many of our clients will ever join. We want this to be the last place YOU work too.

Movement Fitness | Rockford, IL | movementfitnessrockford.com

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Continuing education credits
Flexible schedule
Gym membership
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

BIG NEWS at Movement Fitness. 🎉

Please help us welcome Trevor McDonald as our new General Manager! Trevor officially started today, and we are fired up to have him on the team.

With 15 years of experience building high performance teams, shaping culture, and driving growth through people, Trevor brings a wealth of leadership experience from both the nonprofit and business world.

As we continue to grow and make a bigger impact in our community, Trevor is going to be key in helping us build the best team and experience possible for our staff and members.
Welcome to the family, Trevor. Let’s Be Great Today. 💪

🇺🇸 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate more than a day off. We celebrate 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and grit that built this country.

At Movement Fitness, freedom isn’t just something we honor once a year. It’s something we get to live out every single day, in the way we train, the way we show up for our families, and the way we choose to Be Great Today.

We’re grateful for the men and women who fought for the freedom we get to enjoy. Grateful for a country that gives us the opportunity to chase our best, one rep and one decision at a time. And grateful for this community, our members, our athletes, and our families, who make Movement Fitness what it is.

So today, celebrate. Rest. Be present with the people you love.

Happy Independence Day. Here’s to 250 years, and to being intentional with every one we have left.

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Today we’re celebrating the man behind the mission — Happy Birthday to Coach Keg! 🎉🎂

Justin, thank you for your unwavering dedication to making our community a better place. Over the years, your passion for helping others build strength, confidence, and healthier lives has touched thousands of people and countless families. Your leadership, servant’s heart, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire our team and everyone who walks through our doors.

Movement Fitness is what it is today because of your vision, hard work, and belief that every person deserves someone in their corner. We are incredibly grateful for the impact you’ve made and the legacy you’re continuing to build.

Please join us in wishing Coach Keg a very Happy Birthday! We hope this next year brings abundant blessings, continued growth, and plenty of opportunities to keep changing lives.

Happy Birthday, Coach! 🎉💪💚

Today we're celebrating the man behind the mission — Happy Birthday to Coach Keg! 🎉🎂

Justin, thank you for your unwavering dedication to making our community a better place. Over the years, your passion for helping others build strength, confidence, and healthier lives has touched thousands of people and countless families. Your leadership, servant's heart, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire our team and everyone who walks through our doors.

Movement Fitness is what it is today because of your vision, hard work, and belief that every person deserves someone in their corner. We are incredibly grateful for the impact you've made and the legacy you're continuing to build.

Please join us in wishing Coach Keg a very Happy Birthday! We hope this next year brings abundant blessings, continued growth, and plenty of opportunities to keep changing lives.

Happy Birthday, Coach! 🎉💪💚

⁉️Do you want a career in fitness⁉️

🔥 We’re Hiring Personal Trainer at Movement Fitness!

Not just anyone. THE right person.

Someone who wakes up fired up to make a difference. Someone who believes that helping people get stronger, move better, and live with more energy is one of the most meaningful things you can do with your career.

1️⃣1️⃣ We're coming up on 11 years of building something special in Rockford, and we're not slowing down.

We need someone who:
✅ Works hard and be challenged to grow
✅ Genuinely cares about the people they coach
✅ Wants to grow INTO a career, not just fill a job
✅ Shows up with energy, intention, and a great attitude every single day

If you've been looking for a place where your work actually matters, where you get to be part of something bigger than yourself, this is it.

DM me. Let's talk. 💪

1,000 Sessions. 🏆

Today is a BIG deal at Movement Fitness.

Libby hit her 1,000th training session.

One. Thousand. Sessions.

Since September 2019, Libby has shown up, put in the work, and done it all with a smile on her face. She is the definition of consistency, and she is exactly what the Movement Family is all about.

Libby, you are an inspiration to every single person who walks through these doors. The commitment you’ve shown over the last 6 years is something to be incredibly proud of.

This isn’t just a number, it’s a reflection of who you are.

We are SO grateful for you. Congratulations on an incredible milestone. Here’s to 1,000 more. 💪