Located across from the iconic Apollo Theater, Harlem is a bouldering-only facility with hundreds of climbs. Bouldering, a form of rock climbing, involves ascents typically not exceeding 15 feet and does not require ropes. Curious? Join a class to learn more! Come for the climbing, and stay for the community. You’ll love our unique route setting — fun, challenging problems across every grade, set against various wall angles in an open-floor layout. Our facility has state-of-the-art climbing training equipment including campus boards, a Tension board, and an LED MoonBoard for customized training programs. Welcome to Movement Harlem!
upcoming classes
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School Day Off Camp
Camps
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Vinyasa Flow (Monday)
Vinyasa
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Vinyasa Flow (Monday)
Vinyasa
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Sunrise Yoga (Tuesday)
Vinyasa
Diana H.
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Community Night
Community Event
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CURC Practice
Community Event
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HIIT
Conditioning
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Yoga for Climbers (Thursday)
Gentle
Diana H.
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Ladies+ Meetup
Meet Ups
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CURC Practice
Community Event
social connections
Ever wish you could climb after hours?
In just over a week, Owl Night returns to Movement LIC for 12 hours of climbing, competing, and community fun—all in support of @paracliffhangers 🦉
From an overnight endurance comp to mini-clinics, hammocks, and late-night laps under the lights, this is not your average gym night.
📍 Movement LIC
🗓️ January 24
⏰ 4PM–4AM
🔗 Register via link in bio to snag tix from PCH
This could be YOU 🫵
Whether you’ve been looking for a new hobby, or a reason to put more stickers on your water bottle, you won’t regret trying climbing.
Hit the link in our bio to take advantage of our $0 initiation and 25% off January deal before it leaves at the end of the month!
Meet your Gowanus head setter 🤠Chris has been setting at Gowanus since the gym opened in 2022 and is one of the minds behind the movement you love. Get to know him and his setting career below 👇
1. How did you begin setting?
I started setting back when I worked at First Ascent in Chicago. I’d done just about everything at the gym. I worked front desk, youth programs, even helped with construction, and till I eventually got a shot at setting. Once I started, I was hooked. Setting was the right mix of creativity, problem-solving, and fitness.
2.Favorite move to set?
Something balance-y.
3. Have you had any memorable career highlights or routes you’ve set?
In 2025, we set the Grey Wall zone at Gowanus as a kind of curated history of routesetting. Each section represented a different era or style: one was hyper-futuristic with maximalist features and overlapping holds; right next to it was a “moon board” or 90’s-style wall that was a sea of one-handed crimps. Another zone was themed around circles, and one more had a big stacked-volume feature. It was a cool mix of eras and aesthetics all living on the same wall. I was really happy with how it turned out. (anyone remember this set 👀)
4. Favorite place to climb outside?
Horse Pens 40 in Alabama.
5. What are you doing when you’re not climbing?
Cooking and exploring new food spots around the city. I’m a pretty adventurous eater, so I’m always on the lookout for something I haven’t tried before.
Your 2026 training plan starts here 💫
Peak Performance Team = your built-in climbing crew 🤝 plus a coach who’s got your back and weekly sessions designed to keep you progressing.
💪 Train with purpose
🧗 Climb with friends + stay accountable
🎯 Reach your goals with a personalized plan
✨ Unlimited gym access + full membership included
All levels welcome. Come as you are—grow as you go 🚀
👉 Check out the link in our bio to fill out your interest form!
… it’s kind of a no-brainer 👀
Join now and get 25% off your first month of climbing, yoga, and fitness + $0 initiation at Movement.
Unlimited access, member perks, and way more ways to move in the new year!
Go ahead, make the right choice and head to the link in bio to join 🔜
🦉Owl Night is back! That means up to 12 hours of climbing, community, and late-night fun, all for a great cause in supporting @paracliffhangers.
Join us on January 24th at Movement LIC for an overnight climb-a-thon and giant party rolled into one to raise funds for adaptive rock climbing programs that bring climbers and allies together through community, adventure, and movement!
✨ Here’s what you can expect:
• Endurance comp throughout the night + prizes
• Mini-clinics such as adaptive climbing, wilderness medicine, and photography
• Great vibes with music, hammocks in the cave, face painting, and more
📍Movement LIC
🗓️Saturday, January 24th
⏰4PM - 4AM
🔗 All attendees must register with ParaCliffHangers and Movement via the link in bio
A huge shoutout to our community partners who are making this festival possible: @mohonkpreserve @kinshipclimbingcollective @gunksclimbers @nycclimbingcollective @riseoutsidecollective @asianclimbingtribe @arcteryxnewyork @patagonia @rylander_west @chris_vultaggio @circus.academy.ny
📸: Christina Fleming (@artcavebychristina) + Josh Brede (@joshbrede)
This is the resolution that sticks 💪 kick off the New Year with 25% off your first month of climbing, yoga, and fitness at Movement!
Membership gives you everything you need to start strong (and keep going):
• Unlimited climbing at all Movement locations nationwide
• Unlimited yoga & fitness classes
• Two first-time guest passes per day
• Monthly guest pass
• Gear & apparel discounts
• Free intro classes
• Exclusive member events
• Exclusive discounts and perks with partner brands
This is your year, and we promise this is a resolution you won`t want to quit. Join now at the link in our bio!
2025 was amazing thanks to all of YOU 🫵
Here’s a little round up:
🧗♀️2,912 boulders + 1,448 routes set
📈713 belay certificates earned
👏3,132 climbers trained in intro classes
🧘988 yoga + 496 fitness classes
🎪456 community events + 5 comps
🍫1,951 snickers crushed
🤝1,500+ new holds purchased
We’re grateful for our community who made this year so great 🫶 Stoke is HIGH for 2026 and all that’s to come!
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We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
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FAQs
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What’s included with a Movement Harlem membership?
Your Movement Harlem membership gives you unlimited access to bouldering, yoga, and fitness at all Movement gyms. Enjoy free classes and clinics, guest passes, and exclusive discounts on gear and programs—everything you need to climb, train, and connect with the community.
Learn more about member perks.
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When is Movement Harlem open, and what are the least busy times?
Movement Harlem is open Monday–Friday, 7am–10pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 9am–9pm. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are generally the quietest times, while evenings and weekend mornings tend to be busier.
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Where is Movement Harlem located, and how do I get there (parking + transit)?
Movement Harlem is located at 256 W 125th Street across from the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Nearby subway options include A,B,C,D and 2,3 trains, andM2, M3, M10, M60 SBS, M100, M101, and M125 bus lines. Street parking is very limited, so public transit is strongly recommended for easiest access.
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What amenities does this gym have (bouldering, rope climbing, yoga/fitness, showers, etc.)?
Movement Harlem is a bouldering facility with hundreds of climbs across a variety of wall angles and grade alongside state-of-the-art training equipment, including campus boards, a Tension Board, and an LED MoonBoard. The gym also has a full functional fitness area, cardio equipment, yoga space, locker rooms with showers, and gear shop. The open-floor layout encourages community and social climbing, and the facility is ADA accessible.
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I’m new—how do I start? Do you offer an intro class or a trial membership?
We’ve got you covered! Join an intro bouldering class to learn the basics of bouldering technique. You can also start with a 15-day trial membership for unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness at all Movement gyms, plus free gear rentals, intro classes, and waived initiation fee.
Learn more about trial memberships here.