Private Personal Training in Raleigh, NC

The Smart Way to Get Strong.

The Best Private Gym in Raleigh, NC.

“I cannot say enough amazing things about The Movement Lab.”

— Melissa R.

Schedule a Free
Intro Session.

(919) 576-0318

2109 Avent Ferry Rd., Suite 106
Raleigh, NC 27606

All Training Hours By Appointment Only.

There is a safe, effective, and easy way to train.

And we coach you in a friendly, 1-on-1 setting.

No prior experience necessary.

Hear From Our Clients

  • The Movement Lab has been invaluable in pushing me toward my fitness goals over the past couple years…My intent was to go for a couple sessions to fix my kettlebell swing and then retreat back to my garage. My swing was fixed quickly, but I kept going back and don’t intend to stop. I have since learned a lot about strength and what can really be accomplished with what some would view as minimal effort…You can’t go wrong with the Movement Lab. They help you learn the skills to be strong.

    — Marc B.

  • The Movement Lab is the most knowledgeable functional strength training place in Raleigh. I was beginning to lose the ability to trust trainers until I found them. They understand the body and make a very intentional effort to progress every client safely. Their programs are thoughtful and effective. They understand alignment and anatomy of movement. The chances of you moving with bad form in front of them is unlikely.

    — Cristina M.

  • My husband and I come to The Movement Lab twice a week to train. We both have seen amazing increases in our strength and overall health levels. We are very thankful to have found trainers that not only care about these increases but doing it safely. We would highly recommend this gym for anyone looking for one on one training with very friendly and knowledgeable trainers in a clean and relaxed atmosphere.

    — Laura & Ben C.

  • The coaches are great listeners, extremely respectful of my time. I never feel like I'm not heard with any questions or concerns, and they are very patient at all stages. My progress is better than I could have hoped for. The cake is worth the bake.

    — VIvian M.

1-on-1 attention.

Consistent results.

Our program is dedicated to the individual. We do not train large groups or classes because everyone is different. Your strength training program will be tailored to you.

Strong is Never Wrong.

Invest in yourself with an innovative and transformative strength training program that is effective, sustainable and personal.

Our Approach.

  1. Consistency beats intensity.

  2. The details matter.

  3. Strength training is a practice, not simply a workout.

  4. Training should give more than it takes.

  5. The minimum effective dose; training less equates to more.

Meet Our Team

  • Alex Tanskey
    FOUNDER

    Alex is a certified StrongFirst Elite instructor. With 11 years of full-time experience, he's worked with a wide range of clients. Alex's main hobby is strength. He is a Beast Tamer and competes regularly in the Tactical Strength Challenge, finishing 2nd worldwide in 2020.

  • Jake Orndorff
    PERSONAL TRAINER

    Jake earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Shepherd University and a Master’s degree from Logan University in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. He holds several leading industry certifications and is committed to hunting down the best way to help people live healthier lives.

  • Kleanza Cathers
    PERSONAL TRAINER

    Kleanza graduated from Barton College with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Health and Wellness. A collegeiate swimmer, she was the first woman at Barton College to qualify for the Division II National Championships.

  • Greg Smith
    PERSONAL TRAINER

    Greg is a certified SFG Level I StrongFirst coach at the The Movement Lab. Originally from Texas, Greg graduated from Wake Forest University with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Try a personal training session for free and see if we’re right for you.

There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation.

Our Writing

FAQs

  • We believe everyone could be stronger!

    Our clients typically fall into two broad categories:

    (1) Clients who rarely spend time in the gym and want the most effective, time-efficient, professional, and safest route to strength. Whether the goal is to be more capable playing with their kids or grandkids, to improve their overall quality of life, to become more resilient and durable, or to feel more confident and finally start crossing off the "get in shape" item on their life checklist.

    (2) Clients with more experience who have tried a multitude of different strength training programs but have either experienced pain, injuries, or plateaus and are still looking for a more sustainable life-long way to strength train and are ready to turn their program over to us.

  • Training 2x/week is $700 per month.

    Training 1x/week is $400 per month.

    We bill on the 1st of every month. If you start training with us mid-month, we'll pro-rate your first month accordingly. A month generally includes anywhere from eight (8) to ten (10) personal strength training sessions.

  • No.

    We bill monthly and clients are free to cancel or pause their training membership anytime for any reason.

  • This first session is for us to get to know each other and to answer any and all of your questions.

    We have three primary objectives:

    (1) learn more about you, your injury history, and any previous training experience

    (2) walk you through a comprehensive movement screen so we can see how you move and where to best start your training, and

    (3) get started with a light first practice session so you can experience how we train and know whether our gym is the right strength training environment for you.

  • No!

    Our strength training program is designed to meet you exactly where you are currently, and the best time to start is now.


    Believe it or not, clients who are less experienced in the gym can often see quicker progress as we have a clean slate and don't have to re-train bad habits or dysfunctional movement patters.

  • All of our strength training is structured as 1-on-1 personal training. Your goals, the way you move, your injury history, and issues that arise along the way are all uniquely yours. Clients not only see more progress but also avoid injuries and other issues along the way with 1-on-1 personal training. Personal training is also much more effective for accountability.

  • Two (2x) days per week is the ideal training frequency for most of our clients.

    We do train clients one (1x) per week, especially when schedules require it.

  • Progress requires consistency.

    Our clients not only come to us for technical biomechanical and programming expertise; they also train with us for accountability.

    Training in short bursts of frequency with inactive sessions in between is not effective.

  • Right now.