In-Person Training
in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Raising the Standard in Fitness
I’ve seen it all too much — trainers chasing trends instead of results, programming workouts they don’t even understand, and mistaking exhaustion for progress.
The fitness world doesn’t need another “influencer workout.” It needs coaches who understand the human body — how it moves, adapts, and thrives.
That’s why Empowering Movement exists: to bridge the gap between movement science and real-world results.
Every program is engineered with intention, built on biomechanics, physiology, and years of applied experience — not what’s trending on social media this month.
The Empowering Movement Difference
Most gyms sell you sweat.
We teach you performance.
When you train here, you don’t just learn how to lift — you learn how to move, recover, and perform pain-free. Whether you’re rebuilding from injury, chasing aesthetic goals, or wanting to finally feel strong again, every session is customized to your physiology, not the latest fitness fad.
Meet the Coach Who’s Redefining “Personal” Training
Ethan Schneider, B.S., NSCA-CPT, PN-Certified, PPSC-Certified
Ethan brings a decade of applied experience in strength, performance, and corrective exercise. His mission: eliminate the guesswork that dominates the fitness industry and replace it with systems that actually work.
His clients aren’t lab rats for “new methods” — they’re living proof that effort, science, consistency, and precision win every time.
Personal Training Sessions
Every session is built on science-backed programming and real intensity — not random workouts. You’ll train with purpose, precision, and progression, blending biomechanics, Muscle-Building principles, and conditioning to push your limits safely and effectively. Expect effort, accountability, and results that reflect both smart design and hard work.
All in-person clients also receive a free gym membership to the Mount Pleasant facility where we train, giving you the space and equipment to stay consistent between sessions. This is hands-on coaching done right — personal, results-driven, and built to last.
Online Programming Hybrid
The best of both worlds — hands-on coaching with complete flexibility. You’ll train 1–2 days per week in person for precise form, accountability, and performance feedback, while your additional workouts are programmed online through a personalized training plan designed around your goals, schedule, and recovery.
Every hybrid client also receives a free gym membership to our Mount Pleasant training facility, making it easier to stay consistent and crush your goals between sessions. This approach gives you structure, support, and autonomy — the perfect balance for real, lasting results.
Nutrition Coaching Sessions
No templates. No cookie-cutter meal plans. Every client has a different body, schedule, and relationship with food — and your nutrition should reflect that. My coaching is built around your lifestyle, teaching you how to eat in a way that fuels your goals, supports recovery, and still lets you enjoy life. Together, we’ll create a plan that’s flexible, sustainable, and 100% personal — because the best nutrition plan is the one you can actually live with.
What Our Clients Say
Maddie Collett
Ethan is amazing. He is an excellent choice for coaching if you are considering personal training!
