Reviews of MOVE EAST (Gym)

Meghan MacDonald

I absolutely love Move East! Their classes are challenging but the environment so super supportive and welcoming. The fact they offer HIIT/Strength classes AND yoga/low impact is absolutely awesome for a balanced exercise regime.

Natalie MacMillan

love move east. super diverse classes, welcoming atmosphere. i can always count on getting a great workout!!

Evolve Fitness

Great owner who really cares about the experience and giving the best of the best!

Tara Moore

The instructors, classes, and members at Move East made it a fantastic gym and community to help keep me motivated, try new exercises and push me to get stronger! If you are looking for a new gym or a few classes to mix up your current routine try Move East!

Lauren Cullen

Great studio and great sense of community! I especially love the heated classes....great workouts and you can really feel the burn afterwards!

Keisha Turner

Had a really good sweat here! I was excited to try this place because of their commitment to community but was disappointed that it was literally, all white people. I was expecting real Halifax community vibes. Overall, awesome workout - the trainer was fierce, motivating and connected with me after class, which I really appreciated since I had felt a bit out of place when I arrived. I would definitely go again if there were more members of the broader community present and maybe some more diverse staff. I’d encourage MoveEast to look at the accessibility of their classes and doing some community hiring so that their staff also represent the ‘community’.

Morgan Book

Modern facility, fabulous and knowledgeable Instructors, phenomenal community! Move East offers such an array of classes to suit everyone's desires and goals. The instructors take the time to explain the workouts and offer advice on form and accommodations. Hannah is a wonderful woman and business owner, wearing her heart on her sleeve and striving everyday to make her gym accessible, inspiring and respectful. Happy to have this space in our community!

Michael Dawe

This is my favourite place to workout in all of Halifax. Check out their Powerhouse class! All the instructors are super knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I enjoy the variety of classes offered - there’s something for everyone. MoveEast offers a super welcoming environment whether you’re a new client or an unlimited member. I highly recommend checking this place out ????????

Jordan Gardiner

If you're looking for a community feel to your workouts you have to try Move East. You feel part of the team as soon as you walk in the door - even if you don't know anyone else in the room. It is so welcoming and the variety of classes are great. I have yet to try a class I didn't love. All of the trainers are A+ and give great feedback along the way. No matter your fitness level or experience, there is a class and spot for you.

Victoria Hamilton

All of the instructors are welcoming, and provide a safe space to work out regardless of your fitness level. I can't recommend this gym enough, it has become my "third-space," during a time where a lot of our third spaces were taken away from us. The community, and people at move east have made me feel very welcomed and I hope you consider joining or trying a class.

Ben Brammer

I didn't exactly know how I would feel about joining Move East full-time and cancelling my other gym memberships. Once I attended my first class and got a taste of what the community, atmosphere and family was like - I didn't leave myself any other choice. I rarely miss a morning class and I can honestly say that it feels like a little family with the best instructors in the city helping me achieve my sweat goals and to get stronger. I love everything Move East has to offer and have been recommending it to anyone who will listen!

Christine Cassidy

Move East is a very welcome addition to Halifax! It caters to everyone — you’ll find a mix of yoga, barre-inspired classes, low-impact, and high-intensity. You can diversify your weekly workouts and never feel bored. As someone with lots of yoga and pilates experience, I was nervous to try the strength-training classes in “The Field”. But the Move East team and community were so welcoming! Each instructor is knowledgable, approachable, and engaging. Get ready to be challenged but leave feeling better every single time!

erin creaser

I love the mix of high-intensity and heated low-intensity classes. It's great to be able to switch it up throughout the week and go into the "Cabin" for a heated class on those cold winter days! Highly recommend for any fitness level.

Ruby Ho

I had a great experience with both the mom+babe class (prior to third wave) and the sweat equity class this morning.

Adam Saule

Great workout and extremely friendly staff!

Kathryn Shipp

Amazing community, great class selection and a beautiful gym! It is a very positive space that promotes a healthy balanced lifestyle and community involvement above focusing on inches and pounds. Great for physical and mental health alike!

Jacob Saunders

Challenging workouts in a great atmosphere!

Laura Park

I love Move East for the variety of workouts (hot yoga, HIIT, low-impact training, mobility, etc.) - it's hard to find a boutique gym in Halifax that has it all. Each workout feels like it's carefully thought out and feels very balanced in terms of working your full body instead of one target area.

Sophie Kinley

Hannah has done an incredible job with Move East - every workout features a variety of different exercises and pushes you to your limits. The variety of class styles makes it accessible to everyone. Having the option of taking a higher intensity Sweat Equity/Powerhouse/Drop Zone, and then doing a lower intensity A/B List, in the same facility is amazing! The sense of community in this space is great! Can't recommend this studio enough.

Nicole Smith

The first time I walked into Move East, the owner (Hannah) went out of her way to give me a full tour of the studio. I think this says a lot about the values and goals of Move East! I personally love the A-list and B-list classes and have never been to one where we did the same exercises, they are continually changing it up. I look forward to every time I am able to step into The Cabin! Overall, Move East offers great prices, an uplifting and inclusive atmosphere, and a workout that continually pushes you to overcome challenges and push your limits.

Julia Swail

SUCH a great gym, every single class is different and the instructors are so welcoming and friendly! They constantly challenge and help you meet your fitness goals. Just wish I had found it sooner!

Sam Kinley

I bought a 20-class pack at Move East ~6 weeks ago and absolutely love it. Classes are very difficult but doable, and the workout is different every time. Instructors are enthusiastic and motivating and always offer modifications for injuries and to adjust difficulty level. I love being able to access the styles of classes offered in both the cabin and the field in one location. Favourite class = sweat equity!

Maryn Walzak

I’ve had memberships to other class style gyms in the city but can honestly say nothing compares to move east. I’ve felt comfortable and part of a community ever since I joined! The instructors take the time to get to know you and genuinely care about making everyone feel welcome. The workouts themselves are challenging (in a good way!) Move East is really the full package and I am happy to be a part of it!