Chicago Movement Gym

What an awesome and very personalized experience with Dr. Khong. I am new to natural movement but am so lucky to have such a great teacher in Dr. Khong. The Chicago Movement Gym is the best natural movement fitness center in Chicago!

I love the energy of the gym. Always have a lot of fun training, never feeling like I am working out. And the climbing wall? I love that thing!I didn't know what the Ido-portal method was before, but man it has been a game changer for me. I 100% recommended people to come and trying it out!For me the best natural movement gym in Chicago.

I spent 5 days at the Chicago Movement Gym for a MovNat certification and loved every minute of it. The space is optimized for a variety of movement practices through integrated installations (climbing wall, monkey bars, etc.) and stand-alone equipment (jump boxes, sandbags, slackline, etc.). Khong is a wealth of knowledge in anything having to do with movement, injury prevention and recovery, and overall well-being and is simply awesome to be around. Lauren at the front desk is a joy, too. If I lived in Chicago, I'd be here on a regular basis for sure!

Moving at the Chicago Movement Gym has been such an amazing experience and adventure. I have been involved in quite a lot of different sports throughout my life, but I can genuinely say that I have never built strength that fast. More importantly, the extra strength I gained is so functional that I feel energized throughout my day as a tennis coach and overall human being. Dr. Khong has such a wide pool of knowledge regarding nutrition, movement, chiropractic, etc. This truly shows in the way he sets up my movement practices as it is well thought through and focuses on building strength in the most effective way while also preventing injuries. When I go to CMG, I know I am being guided to become the best mover I can be and I also just have a lot of fun!

What a unique, fun and rewarding gym experience! But don’t be fooled, it starts off frustrating if you’re as movement illiterate as I was when I started :) Dr Khong meets you at the level you’re at and shows you how to make progress, and already at week 2 moves were becoming easier. I didn’t realize how much I needed this until I started. My regular routine is weight lifting, and this movement routine has only strengthened that. I started with the 6 weeks and have already added another 6 weeks to my membership. Highly recommend!

If you’re looking to get strong, flexible and stable outside of a typical box gym, CMG is the place for you.After tweaking my lower back last year, I spent more than 9 months going to multiple physical therapists. While I made small improvements, I was stuck in a cycle of healing and re-injuring myself, ultimately worsening my condition - I felt so fragile and helpless. When I saw Dr Khong as a PT in May 2022, he offered a 4 week free trial to CMG, and within 10 days, I knew it was right for me.Dr Khong teaches the Ido Portal movement theory, which seems strange at first, but the benefits come quickly. The movements and exercises taught by the Ido Portal method transfer to strength and in your daily movements. I came to CMG feeling weak, fragile and inflexible. After just a few weeks, I’m already much stronger, more flexible, and my range of movement is steadily improving - I can return to moving freely without constant fear of injury. It’s only up from here!

Chicago Movement Gym is a phenomenal community of teachers and members seeking to explore health through movement. Dr. Khong authentically embodies the philosophy of "practicing what you preach" and sets the tone with high quality teaching and engagement. The vibe is fun and loose, but also challenging in a good way. Working with Chicago Movement Gym has really enhanced my mind and body balance through strength, balance, flexibility, and constant learning. I highly recommend Chicago Movement Gym to any and all looking to explore the many benefits of movement!

Any mind-body regimen that explores the true potential of the human instrument in a playful, curious, and challenging way is a welcome find. My introduction to CMG was positive and, at times, humbling. The community that Dr. Khong seeks to establish is welcoming, motivated, and fueled by a desire to improve in strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and agility. Like the work of Ido Portal or David Zambrano, there is an appreciation for grounded, primal movement that activates and energizes the entire body. Check out this school if you want to experience something more in a workout.

Can "working out" make you stronger and be fun at the same time? YES, YES, YES! We are so lucky that Dr. Khong and his movers are here to teach us how to move better, get stronger and have fun along the way. A natural movement gym is FINALLY IN CHICAGO! Let's get moving!!!!

I have been struggling with joint injuries for years and it has limited my ability to workout the way I'd like to. Since meeting Dr. Khong and joining the Chicago Movement community, I have been able to workout the way I want to while strengthening muscles to help prevent injuries. I can now perform exercises that used to create problems for my body, but I have also discovered a new and exciting way to exercise that pays dividends and generates results.