Team Move

1ST IMPRESSION
My very first time attending Move Camp (a Team Move style boot camp) was for a CMYE Unilocal Kicks Butt event. They hosted a large group of Unilocal members and did several different workouts with us using both our body weight and exercise equipment. They made the class both challenging and fun and even provided us with light snacks afterwards and gave away a few of their anniversary t-​shirts. I enjoyed this class but at the time, I wasn’t really serious about staying active and getting in good physical shape.
2ND ENCOUNTER
Team Move hosts a «Thanksmoving Workout» every year on Thanksgiving morning. The workout is early enough so that you don’t miss too much of the Macy’s Day Parade and football! Anyway, I thought it was a brilliant idea to have a huge group workout on the morning of Thanksgiving to lessen the guilt of all of the crap that we eat on Thanksgiving. What a great way to work for your Thanksgiving meal. The Thanksmoving workout was awesome and they had drones fly above us during the workout to get some pictures of us in action. We did a bunch of cardio and strength exercises very similar to the CMYE YKB. After the class, they gave away a few pumpkin pies.
LONG-​TERM COMMITMENT
It took me almost a year to attend another Team Move class not because Team Move’s staff and programs aren’t great (they really are!) but for the fact that I just wasn’t committed to being active and staying in shape. So I’ve somewhat buckled down and am working out on a more consistent basis because I’ve been attending Team Move classes for about two months now and am so grateful for both the instructors and members for making it fun to workout.
Team Move offers a variety of classes including Move Camp, Work FIT, Senior FIT, yoga, and personal training. I’ve been attending both yoga classes and Move Camp, which are outdoor group exercise classes that is similar to circuit training and boot camps.
The yoga classes, instructed by yoga guru Danny, are awesome and are held at Magic Island near the ocean. The classes are held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Danny helps us relax and gain strength, balance and flexibility. The yoga poses he goes through with us are both easy and challenging at the same time. How so? He provides easy and advanced modifications to fit everyone’s level of fitness. The Wednesday evening class is a perfect way to end my workday as it helps me to decompress and at the end of class, we catch the beautiful sunset from the beach park.
Move Camp, usually instructed by Damon (Owner of Team Move), offers a wide variety of exercises for all fitness levels. Classes are held at Ala Moana Beach Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exercises are done using our body weight and also a ton of different exercise equipment. Some of the equipment we use are resistance bands, weights, battle ropes, sand bells, medicine balls, etc. We also use «The Wall» which is the stone wall that lines the sidewalk of our workout area. The wall provides us with a lot of great ways to work out different areas of our body. Like I mentioned-​the exercises are for all fitness levels and Damon always offers modifications (both easy and advanced) to cater to everyone’s fitness levels and injuries, if any.
I’m not a fan of working out at the gym because I get bored easily being indoors and my workouts feel redundant there. Move Camp is perfect for me and what I love most about it is the variety of exercises that the classes offer. No two workouts have ever been the same and this is great not just for my sanity and to keep things interesting but for physical health and toning alone.
I definitely recommend taking Team Move classes to anyone and everyone for a number of reasons: Classes and services are priced reasonably compared to many other personal trainers and fitness programs, the instructors are talented and really great at what they do, the members are awesome and a pleasure to workout with and hey-you’re not living if you’re not moving. If you attend a class, you’ll be lapping everyone on the couch!

If you frequent Ala Moana Beach Park, you’ll notice an abundance of people relaxing on the beach, running around the area, doing yoga, and having outdoor fitness classes. Outdoor fitness classes are much more popular now and I had NO idea why.
Let’s see. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this class. Per the description, it seemed like this was the real deal. Might as well try it right? Damon, the owner of Team Move, was very friendly and inviting. He also is the instructor for the Move Camp classes. I have never taken an outdoor class so this was really different. The ground is uneven and you have to remember to put sunscreen on! Plus people are passing you and yes, you get some funny eyes every once in a while. You have to touch the ground, wall, and get grass/​dirt on you every once in a while. At first, I was like «this is a NO go!» But, you get over it pretty quickly since you’re sweaty already.
Parking isn’t so bad at this time. The lot is typically empty when I stroll in around 5:15 or so. :)
MOVE CAMP: Classes are held on Tuesdays/​Thursdays at 5:45pm at Ala Moana Beach park across from the outdoor gym area along the short white wall. If you park in the Magic Island parking lot towards the bathroom, you’re very close to the meeting area! (Find the sign that says Picnic Area 29) The class size is relatively small, typically around 10 participants. I was pleasantly surprised how welcoming and friendly everyone was. I felt a sense of «family bonding» at the class. Damon’s classes reminded me of a mix of a boot camp with a sense of «you push yourself to the max» mentality. What I mean is that the exercises are simple: squats, planks, pushups, etc. But to get a really good workout, you have to push yourself. Everyone is at a different level. You go at your own pace. I like to think of doing as many reps as possible before failure in the given time span. If you need added weight, then you grab the heavier medicine ball or extra dumbbells. Damon shows you ways to modify exercises also. What I liked about Damon was that he ensures you have correct form and alignment. So many classes these days focus so heavily on getting a sweat that they compromise form and have a higher chance of injury.
YOGA: Classes are held on Wednesdays at 5:45pm and Saturdays at 7am at Ala Moana Beach park towards Magic Island near the palm trees. The participants at yoga are the same as at Move Camp. Danny, the instructor, is very friendly and his voice is calming. I’m not an experienced yogi at all but this class isn’t extremely advanced and feels more like a stretch/​relaxation yoga class. Since the ground is uneven and weather conditions change, the poses can still be rather difficult for balance which makes it more challenging. His choice of music is great too! Danny will correct your alignment if necessary. Since the class is small, you sort of get a personalized yoga class! Plus, you get to see the sunset which is breathtaking!
No one shows up acting like they are stronger, better, or fitter than anyone else. Everyone is really friendly and so nice. One member even shared her dumbbells with me when I didn’t have any! Thank you! :) They have events such as movie nights to just get together (and it’s a discounted price!). So awesome!
My typical workouts are high intensity such as Insanity or running so this was a very different kind of workout. Honestly, at first, I wasn’t sure if I was going to return. But I realized that these classes work different muscles than what I was used to. Having a combination of different workouts is really good and that’s why I’m giving Team Move the thumbs up!

I’ve never been one to frequent the gym or stick to a workout program for more than a few months, so it says a lot about Team Move that I’ve been with them for over two years now and can’t imagine stopping any time soon.
Started off with yoga to build strength and flexibility. Danny is great and makes it easy to follow along. Practicing yoga Wednesdays after work while the sun is setting is my reward. And Saturday mornings starts my day, body and mind off to a great start.
Joined Damon’s move camp a year ago because I wanted to build muscle and get toned. Every Tuesday and Thursday workout is different. Never boring. Always challenging. I never thought I would enjoy a group workout. Too shy. Too intimidated. But Damon and the other movers made me feel comfortable. We challenge and support each other instead of competing against one other. No one acts all tantaran. haha
I’ve become so addicted to the workouts that I went and hung out with them even when I was too sick to work out myself. Damon called me «sick.» Lol
And for those who like to work out to music, Damon delivers. And we’re outdoors! The only downside to being outdoors is the rain. But being out at Ala Moana beach park means that it can be raining in Manoa valley, but clear as day near the ocean. We were seldom rained out. And Damon always offers a make up class.
I take advantage of their combo pack of yoga and move camp. It’s really a great deal when you break it down to cost per session. Completely worth it, in my opinion.

I loved all of Damon’s boot camp workouts. You can tell he has experience as a personal trainer because he knows what he’s doing and his workouts really do work! I never knew there were so many things that you do with just one band or ball! In just one month, I can tell that I’ve gotten stronger and fit, which has helped me feel more confident about my first biathlon.
From Day 1, the team made me feel welcome and helped me fit right in. Everyone is so friendly and nice, and encourages each other to try harder. I was able to push myself even when the weather was not that great for exercising because I knew the team would be there. I liked that the class was small because I was able to get to know everyone and get personal attention for adjustments to correct movements.
I don’t mind going to the gym, but I would much rather exercise outdoors with music. I loved the location at Ala Moana Beach Park, where you get to see the sun set while you workout. It does get dark once the sun sets, but with good music and an awesome team+instructor, there’s nothing to worry about! I highly recommend Team Move’s boot camp for anyone ready for a challenge!

My yoga experience with Team Move was an incredibly positive one. Even though I have been practicing yoga for on and off for a number of years, I still have a bit of anxiety when practicing in foreign places and with different instructors with different classmates. Team Move, however, was not intimidating at all. Lauren did not carry a pretentiousness that some yoga instructors have and she exhibited a beautiful practice without making me feel like it was unachievable. She has a very calm presence about her, making me feel at ease. This made it easier to practice yoga — especially in a public setting.
I enjoyed that the yoga practice had both traditional and non-​traditional sequences. Non-​traditional sequences aided in the holding of poses that are traditional. Everything was explained very well and adjustments were made almost every time I thought in my head «boy, I wonder if my alignment is off?»
Also, Magic Island is a surprisingly peaceful place to practice yoga. It is challenging to keep focus with distractions at times, but this adds even more to the practice of yoga and awareness. I think it is the perfect place.

Damon’s boot camps are awesome. They are very challenging and really push you to get in shape, but there are always modifications to the workouts for those of different fitness levels. I will say to watch what you eat on the day of boot camp, you will be pushed to the point where it will want to come up if you eat the wrong things.
The variety of the workouts is really impressive, it challenges your core, balance, anaerobic and aerobic fitness.
I go to the Magic Island boot camp I have a 3 year old son and he plays on the side while we work out, talk about convenience and a beautiful setting to work out as the sun sets.

Team Move, in my opinion, has got to be one of the best boot camp (move camp) fitness companies out there. I have tried other boot camps around the Ala Moana beach park area and they’re not as good. I believe Team Move has the most creative exercises and Damon, the head fitness trainer, will surely test you in every single workout. Also, Team Move is the only fitness company that actually uses music to keep you motivated and make it fun! I love how Damon has so much passion for what he does and its contagious. He has inspired me to help others through fitness. Kim, the co-​founder of Team Move, also has a great personality. Very friendly and approachable. They made me feel comfortable from day one. Matt and Susan, two great yoga instructors with lots of experience in the field, were also great. If you want to achieve your fitness goals, call Team Move and start today! You won’t regret it.

If you’re looking to CHANGE YOUR LIFE… look no further! Team Move will provide everything you need in your pursuit of health and fitness. I have been a client for almost 2 years now and have participated in almost everything Team Move has had to offer; from personal training, to swim lessons (for both me and my 9 yr old son), Corporate Fitness, Yoga, Dodgeball, and currently Move (Boot) Camp.
At my first consultation, I was really nervous at first, but Damon and Kim were kind and compassionate. They could sense my defeat and listened intently to every reason I had to «why I didnt think I was worthy of a personal trainer.» At the end of my meeting, I signed the dotted line and 2 years later its nothing short of a miracle to see how far I’ve come physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Team Move convinced me… after many sessions of sweat and tears, that I can do ANYTHING! I receive top-​notch training, monitoring, and support, both in person and via text messages and emails. My training sessions are tough. I complain at times. I’m sure that I’ve challenged my trainer’s patience on occasion, but Trainer Damon continued to be steadfast in his resolve to help me, believed in my abilities to give more, and inspired me to reach for things I never thought possible!
Damon is excellent at what he does best, train his clients and give them a SAFE and CHALLENGING workout. He puts much thought and planning into his workouts, he is creative, and brings in a variety of fitness tools to challenge us weekly. He is attentive to his clients and fosters a sense of community in his classes.
I pay for value and results. My results speak for themselves. I will be a client of Team Move for as long as they’ll have me. There’s never been a doubt or regret about my decision 2 years ago to sign on! Look at what I’ve done with Team Move: Koko head hikes, Great Aloha Runs, Ford Island 10K, Runner’s Hi 20K, Val Nolasco Half-​Marathon, Kailua Dash & Splash, first Honolulu Marathon, first Honolulu Triathlon, Firecracker Sprint Triathlon, Na Wahine Sprint Triathlon, KoOlina Sports Festival… and my son’s first keiki Triathlon. And I’m just getting started! CALL THEM… and let them help you to discover what you’re really made of!