1ST IMPRESSION My very first time attending Move Camp (a Team Move style boot camp) was for a CMYE Yelp Kicks Butt event. They hosted a large group of Yelp 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. http://www.yelp.com/biz/yelp-kicks-butt-team-move-hawaii-honolulu 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! read more

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I recently strained my back and unable to attend my usual workout classes. But I logged in to my weekly Zoom group class with Traci, thinking that I would just watch. Well, she ended up taking my injury into account and instead of just watching, I was able to put in a low impact workout that didn't strain my back at all. She kept up the instruction and rhythm with everyone else while offering me at least 2 modifications for each exercise. Traci is always well-prepared, meticulous and fun. Totally worth the $. read more

Damon is an excellent coach. He personalizes your workout and makes it fun and playful. Then you realize wow! I really got worked! I highly recommend him and Team Move to you if you're on Oahu. read more

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Aloha, Damon is a trainer that cares about you as an individual, he will gear the workout to you, by offering alternative moves. By that he will make sure you get a workout and not hurt yourself. Damon is starting a new company called Damon Moves. Check out Damon Moves. read more

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, with an amazing set of instructors who are knowledgable and supportive. read more

Team Move is genuinely devoted to improving the quality of people's lives. This is not a preachy, superficial operation. This is an ohana of all different types of people at different fitness levels encouraging one another to be healthier. Founder Damon has a fun and innovative approach to workouts, using his creativity and just about anything around as impromptu equipment. He's not focused on what's flashy or trendy, but what works, what's accessible, and what you're likely to stick to. At-work classes and bootcamps in the park, along with social meetups, keep things fresh and motivating, but the emphasis is on keeping your body challenged -- and it will be! -- but in a way that makes you feel better overall. Especially if you're an exercise newbie or have trouble staying motivated, Team Move is a place that will welcome you warmly, remove any intimidation factor, and show a personal investment in your fitness. Definitely encourage you to give it a try. read more

Team Move's 'Move Camp' was just what I needed to stay fit and balance out all the poke bowls & musubis I'd consume during my two week vacation. The Move Camp class sizes are relatively small, about 8-10 people of all fitness levels, which allows the instructor (and owner), Damon, to focus on everyone there. I was so sore after my first class - since I generally only practice yoga, the exercises targeted muscles I never knew existed - but a good kind of sore, which left me wanting to come back for round 2. I don't think I've worked out in a more beautiful location than Ala Moana Beach Park at sunset...if you're looking for a trainer on Oahu, seriously look no further! I can't wait to come back for another class...mahalo Damon for kicking my butt! read more

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. read more

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. read more

This review is long overdue. I've joined gyms and other organized programs over my lifetime. I've been successful with some and not with others. Joining Team Move changed my view of working with a trainer, and also increased my expectations of what a trainer can do for me. Even in the Move Camp classes, Damon manages to connect with each of us on a personal level. Great support and accountability! Also classes are held in the great outdoors along with a variety of nostalgic music! As far as business owners go, you won't find anyone as driven, passionate and committed as Damon. Damon is passionate about helping others and has a genuine interest in helping to work things from the inside out. There's a personal touch in the way he works with us. He puts safety first and accommodates fitness levels for everyone. If you're ready to make some changes in your life and see results, join Team Move! Be prepared to work hard and have fun! read more

My wife and I were in Honolulu on vacation and attended the Move Camp with Damon twice while we were there. The class is a good workout, everyone is really nice, and Damon pays attention and helps give guidance on form/technique. It's also in a beautiful setting (Ala Moana Beach Park), so can't go wrong. If I lived there, I'd be back! read more

My husband and I were happy to find Team Move while we were in Honolulu for a conference/vacation. Damon was really great and the location is in a great beach park that's pretty central. read more

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! read more

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. read more

Move Camp was so much fun and an excellent workout. The trainer Damon is so welcoming and encouraging. It felt like a personal training session as he really gave individual attention to everyone in the small class. I was just visiting Hawaii for a week for the holidays and I popped into this class before Christmas. Everyone was so nice, they even invited me for an after workout pot luck dinner for the holidays. Not to mention a beautiful location. I loved it and would be a regular if I lived in Hawaii. Great environment for any fitness level, I will definitely be back! read more

Team Move ROCKS, and here's why: (1) Group classes -- Each week Damon puts together a different workout, so I'm constantly challenged and never bored. And even though our group is comprised of folks at different fitness levels, all of us are huffing and puffing at the end. Everyone motivates each other, and there is no way I could get this level of workout on my own. (2) Yoga -- I almost don't want the word to get out, because there is nothing better than the small class we have overlooking the water at sunset. It's so nice to be outside instead of in a stuffy studio crammed with people. I was never a "yogi," but Danny makes the moves understandable and fun. (3) Personal training -- Damon puts so much thought into these workouts and tailors them to your individual needs. I was at first intimidated to have one-on-one time, but my worries were put to rest at my first session. I now look forward to getting these sessions in. Overall, I've been a client for the last year and a half, in which I've seen my energy level increase and it's helped me to become a much more physically active person even outside of the classes. I now bike and run on off days and just generally enjoy being physically active. The money I spend for Team Move is a bargain for all these benefits the classes have given me. read more

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! read more

Im not a boot camp fan but was tempted by exercising outdoors. Im so glad I joined Team Move's workouts at Ala Moana Beach park. I lost one pound after the first workout which was tough and wiped me out. The results kept me coming back. Its a nice bunch and the head instructor Damon keeps it tough but safe. I plan to continue! read more

While on vacation I always like to keep training so I enlisted the expert PT Damon to train me. I have to say his knowledge and expert training routine kept me challenged every session. He is a wonderful person with a keen eye for spotting if your form is not quite right. I would recommend him and Team Move and I definately will contact him when I next visit Hawaii. Thanks Damon.. read more

I've never attended an outdoor boot class before so I had no idea what to expect. It was definitely a challenge but I felt rejuvenated after the workout. Damon was great. He was highly knowledgeable about the exercises we do and he makes sure each person is getting the attention he/she needs. He is also extremely caring, friendly and hilarious so the workouts are fun and never boring. They also offer yoga classes with Susan and Matt. Kim was just as friendly and she has a million dollar personality. I highly recommend them! read more

This is the first boot camp that I experienced. I really enjoyed it, but wanted to try some other ones. Since then, I went to two other boot camp companies. What I found was that I really love the training, commitment, dedication, and passion that Team Move offers so I came back! Needless to say, I am back again training with Team Move, and I love it! read more

Love Team Move! Inspiring beach location, accessible, and just the right amount of challenge (build up to intensive workouts, but at your own pace with no pressure). Damon and the class participants are all so friendly and supportive. read more