Movement offers more than an acre of climbing, yoga, and fitness to the active and creative community in Crystal City. This gym has more than 350 routes spread out on 35,000 square feet of climbing walls – ample space for every age and ability. We love helping new climbers learn and offer several introductory classes. In addition, we are a full-service gym with amenities like cardio equipment and weights, yoga studio, group fitness classes, expert instructors, and a fully-stocked gear shop. We are just steps away from the Crystal City metro stop and part of The Crystal City Shops, which is home to a compilation of contemporary restaurants, celebrated chefs and cool cafes – all perfect for après climb.
Upcoming Classes
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Bring a Friend Day
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Yoga: Vinyasa Flow Fri 12pm
Vinyasa
Hali B.
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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EXTENDED! $0 initiation fees in February! Save $49 all month long when you sign up for a membership!
Enjoy member perks like:
✨ Unlimited access to ALL Movement Gyms nationwide!
✨FREE intro climbing classes for you and your friends!
✨Unlimited FREE yoga and fitness classes!
✨1 Free guest pass EVERY month
✨2 first-time guest passes EVERY DAY!
➡️FREE member events like Singles Nights, Community Night and
➡️First Fridays with +1 Guest Pass for Members
✨Retail Perks like 10% off gear and apparel in the Gear Shop
There’s never been a better time to join and enjoy all of the new perks! Click link in bio 🔗
🚨registration is still OPEN for our 2nd annual battle of the boards! (link in bio)
don’t miss out on your chance to climb, compete, and claim your spot in the finals! the tournament runs from February 1st - February 19th, with cash prizes and epic giveaways up for grabs.
log your climbs on the tension 2.0 board, rack up points, and aim for the top 8 in your category for a shot at the finals on february 22nd. 🏆
what’s included?
limited edition Competition T-shirt
access to the finals event
a raffle ticket for epic giveaways 🎉
💸 prizes:
cash for top 3 in each category (male/non-binary & female/non-binary)
awesome sponsor raffles and giveaways
registration: $25 per competitor
sign up now and show us what you’ve got! link in bio 🔥💪
your coffee $$ can turn into membership $$ 👏
right here, right now, membership is only $5.28
for the rest of the month if you sign up
before 1/31 before it’s too late
check out our link in bio to grab this deal while it lasts ☺️
deal ends jan 31. 👀
join us before it’s too late. we’re kicking off the new year with $0 initiation and 25% off prorated January dues when you commit through February!
here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ FREE intro climbing classes (rope or bouldering) for you and your friends
✨ Unlimited FREE yoga and fitness classes
✨ 12 guest passes a year + 2 first-time guest passes every day - bring your crew!
✨ FREE member clinics and events
✨ 10% off gear and apparel at the Movement Gear Shop
✨ Unlimited access to all Movement Gyms nationwide
ready to join? hit the link in our bio to sign up now
comment your 2025 goals below! 👇
less than a week left to join! we’re kicking off the new year with $0 initiation and 25% off prorated January dues when you commit through february! ends jan. 31st. 👀
here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ FREE intro climbing classes (rope or bouldering) for you and your friends
✨ Unlimited FREE yoga and fitness classes
✨ 12 guest passes a year + 2 first-time guest passes every day - bring your crew!
✨ FREE member clinics and events
✨ 10% off gear and apparel at the Movement Gear Shop
✨ Unlimited access to all Movement Gyms nationwide
ready to join? hit the link in our bio to sign up now
climbing in the dark? yes please!
saturday night at timonium was epic.👏 join us february 15th for a special pink pony club theme night!
You’re officially invited. ✨
we’re kicking off the new year with $0 initiation and 25% off prorated January dues when you commit through February!
here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ FREE intro climbing classes (rope or bouldering) for you and your friends
✨ Unlimited FREE yoga and fitness classes
✨ 12 guest passes a year + 2 first-time guest passes every day - bring your crew!
✨ FREE member clinics and events
✨ 10% off gear and apparel at the Movement Gear Shop
✨ Unlimited access to all Movement Gyms nationwide
ready to join? hit the link in our bio to sign up now
🚨Registration is OPEN for our 2nd Annual Battle of the Boards! Click the link in our bio to register!
Compete in this exciting tournament-style climbing competition from February 1st - February 19th. Log climbs completed on the Tension 2.0 board at Movement Hampden, rack up points, and aim for the top 8 in your category for a chance to compete in the finals on February 22nd—where cash prizes and glory await!
What’s included?
Competition T-shirt
Entry to the finals event
A raffle ticket for epic giveaways
Prizes:
Cash for top 3 in each category (male/non-binary and female/non-binary)
Sponsor raffles and giveaways
Registration: $25 per competitor
Don’t miss your chance to climb, compete, and conquer. Sign up now and show us what you’ve got!
Big news! We’ve unlocked exclusive perks just for members 🌟
As a Movement member, you now get access to awesome discounts on gear, adventures, and more. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of our community! Ready to explore your perks? Head to the link in our bio to get all the deets on discounts with our partners:
⭐ @spartan
⭐ @kayaclimbing
⭐ @onxbackcountry
⭐ @summit.journal
⭐ @skywardmountaineering
⭐ @equinoxguidingservice
⭐ @chockstoneclimbingguides
⭐ @sawtoothguides
⭐ @mojaveguides
winter arc starts now 💪
we`re kicking off the new year with $0 initiation and 25% off prorated January dues when you commit through February!
here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ FREE intro climbing classes (rope or bouldering) for you and your friends
✨ Unlimited FREE yoga and fitness classes
✨ 12 guest passes a year + 2 first-time guest passes every day - bring your crew!
✨ FREE member clinics and events
✨ 10% off gear and apparel at the Movement Gear Shop
✨ Unlimited access to all Movement Gyms nationwide
ready to join? hit the link in our bio to sign up now
the perfect way to rep your local crags 🌟
meet the DMV local crags tote bag! designed by the incredibly talented Vy @vyyendo and Helena @helena_pocket, this tote creates an interactive reference for both beginner and veteran climbers to observe and engage with outdoor crags in the DMV region.
if this design looks familiar, that’s because it’s one of two murals designed and painted by Helena and Vy for Movement Rockville in 2023!!
quantities are super limited, so stop in the gear shop and get yours today ⛰
let’s wrap it up ⬇️ here’s some of our favorite stats from 2024!
- our setters set 145,752 vertical feet (that’s over 25 miles 🫢)
- 3,574 yoga and fitness classes were attended
- our community showed out with 510 events hosted!
- we matched over $60,000 in donations to the ASCA & Access Fund
- 2963 ABC cookies were eaten 🍪
- we installed 5 new training boards
- we hosted 25 competitions including Krampus Cup, Summer Smackdown, Timonium 12, and more!
2024 would not have been the same without all of you! 💫 here’s to 2025!
not to flex but…
shoutout to our Movement Timonium employees for letting us put their grip strength to the test 💪
our setters have been channeling their inner artists in the wall 🧑🎨
Here are some of our favorite masterpieces from their latest professional development session! In small groups, our setters crafted a “museum” piece within a frame inspired by design principles like texture and balance, then added starts + finishes to make them climbable. 🖼️
Huge shoutout to Director of Setting, Ward, and Columbia Head Setter, Corey, the curators behind this exercise!
the energy was eclectic, the routes were fierce, Krampus Cup was one to remember 👹
a HUGE thank you to all of our competitors, sponsors, judges, team members, and Krampus himself for making this competition incredible!
can someone say belaytionship goals 💍
huge congratulations to @journeyingjodi and her partner on their engagement! we’re honored to have been a part of your special day 🫶
brb sorry our schedule is pretty busy today
Partner Spotlight: Sends With Friends! 👯
Sends With Friends is a minority-led rock climbing community in the DMV area that brings together climbers of all cultural backgrounds and nationalities to build a supportive space where everyone can find a sense of belonging. Sends With Friends is committed to making rock climbing accessible by reducing historical barriers that limit access to climbing for migrants, refugees, expats, and locals. As we progress together in our climbing journey, we are able to challenge such barriers while growing as mindful contributors to the broader rock climbing community.
Sends With Friends began hosting regular meetups at Movement Rockville in 2021 and later in Movement Crystal City and Columbia, with monthly field trips to other Movement gyms throughout the DMV area.
For more info on the next meetup and other activities, follow @sends_with_friends_climbing
our Veterans Day Comp was one for the books 🌟
a special thank you to our Blue Star Families, competitors, community partners, and everyone who came to came to cheer on our climbers and celebrate Veterans Day with us!
introducing KRAMPUS CUP 👹
the devil is in the details - it’s every climber for themselves in this comp
join us for four hours of sending complete with a food truck, raffles, a $750 cash purse for our top winners, and more! Be prepared you don’t name a competition after a villain unless you plan on getting a lil’ mean. Get ready for plenty of twists and challenges that will determine who comes out on top. 🏆
📍Movement Rockville
🗓️ Saturday, December 7th
🔗Register now, or learn more using the link in our bio!
Meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
our directors
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nick
gava
director
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ari
rubens
assistant director
say hello
We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.