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Best Trainers in Denton

We’re a small gym with a big heart, and that passion starts with our coaches! These folks have all the insight, training and experience to get you in the best shape of your life (and make sure you have a blast in the process).

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JASON DOHERTY

JASON DOHERTY Founder, Jason opened The MVMT Lab in 2015. Holding a couple of degrees in classical music, Jason's instrument took him all over the world which gave him opportunities to further his hobby in fitness as a mentee under some great coaches and owners. He holds the following certifications: CF-L2, CF-Mobility, Gymnastics, Kettlebell, Powerlifting, Kids, and is Sports Performance Coach under USAW. He also, works with women pre-and post-partum from his experience being a Regional Director and certified coach for BirthFit. When he isn't working out or making music Jason spends his free time cooking extensive recipes for his friends and family.
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CHLOE TATE

Chloe is from Denton. She played four years as a middle blocker for TWU Volleyball and graduated with her Bachelor's in Kinesiology Science in 2014. In addition to her degree, she holds a CF-L1 and has been doing G.P.P. style workouts for the past 10 years. She is also the assistant volleyball coach at Ryan High School. Being our longest tenured coach, Chloe has become a pillar in our community and continues to inspire our members as well as our coaching staff. Chloe enjoys longboarding, looking at clouds, listening to live music, and being with friends and family.

KRISTEN HINTON

Kristen Hinton has a background in fitness as well as athletic performance training with over 10 years of certifications and experience at the collegiate level. Kristen is a native of Texas where she earned her MS in Sports management Recreation and Leisure Studies at Texas State University. Kristen did her undergrad at Texas Lutheran University where she obtained her BS in Kinesiology and BA in Art. Kristen is the Town of Flower Mound’s Aquatic Supervisor in conjunction to being on the coaching staff. She has her CrossFit Fundamentals certification and is in process of attaining her CrossFit Level 1 certification. She is also a certified American Red Cross LGIT/WSIT who also held her level 1 members coach with the American Swimming Coaches Association. When outside of the gym Kristen enjoys creating street art specializing in graffiti and paint, two -stepping to some good country music, hitting up the batting cages (no pun intended), and being out in the sun on a long run with her pup Rue.
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CESAR

Cesar comes to the MVMT LAB from Chihuahua, Mexico where he coached and lead the competitive team at his home gym, King Fit. Cesar brings a wealth of knowledge to the classes he leads here at the Movement Lab not only by his high degree of mastery in the functional fitness space but by offering insights into other sports he has been competitive in such as triathlons, swimming, and skateboarding. Always full of smiles and enthusiasm, we are very lucky to have such a talent on our coaching team.
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DREW ELAM

Drew has always maintained a certain amount of fitness in his life. Whether it be from competitive soccer or working out in a big box gym. Three years ago Drew started at the MVMT Lab and was hooked. Realizing the benefits of our training environment, he dove in. After coaching for about a year, Drew decided to further his development as a coach and received his Level One CrossFit trainers certification. He is prepared, committed, and compassionate with the members he coaches in class creating a safe and effective training environment.

RUSTY

Rusty started his functional fitness journey in 2018 in Lubbock, TX. While originally from Carrollton, he attended Texas Tech University and received a BS in Kinesiology and moved to the Denton area in 2022. While Rusty’s primary focus is long distance running (marathon/ultramarathons), he loves how functional fitness provides a place for mental toughness and community! He received his CrossFit Level 1 certification in 2020 and has been coaching since. When he’s not running, crossfitting, or coaching, he enjoys watching sports, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with family and friends!

TEAGAN

Teagan holds a bachelor's + graduate studies in kinesiology from UNT. She continued to follow her fitness journey by becoming a Concept2 Rowing Instructor and earning her CrossFit Level 1 certification. Hailing from Southern California, she has been a lifelong athlete playing water polo, track and field, and soccer before joining the UNT Lacrosse team. Teagan loves travel, camping, raising goats, and pine trees.

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At THE MVMT LAB, we’re in the business of changing lives through fitness here in Denton. So when we hear great member stories like these, we literally box jump for joy! We hope you’ll be our next success story.

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