OUR STORY
& founder
OUR STORY
& FOUNDER
At FLX Move Pilates, movement is meant to feel accessible, intelligent, and supportive. Our approach is rooted in decades of real experience—not trends—so you can build strength, move with confidence, and feel your best at every stage of life.
What started as a simple, smarter way to move has grown into a complete wellness experience built to meet you where you are.
Backed by decades of experience, our methods are intentional, safe, and built for results that last.
STUDIO CLASSES
Our studio classes blend low-impact strength, mobility, and flexibility training. We offer Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Stretch + Mobility, Yoga and Barre classes.
On-Demand Classes
Train anytime, anywhere with virtual workouts designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and support full-body restoration.
movement equipment
We offer high-quality tools like the Flexistretcher, Pilates balls, and resistance bands—available for purchase to support your strength, stretch, and mobility practice at home or in-studio.
Academy & training
Our education platform offers instructor certifications and continuing education courses to teach the FLX method with confidence and science-backed precision.
meet the founder
ANDREA METCALF
Andrea Metcalf is a nationally recognized wellness expert, best-selling author, and trusted media personality featured on NBC’s Today Show and Oprah.com. With a lifelong background in dance, Pilates, and functional fitness, Andrea has dedicated her career to helping people move better, feel better, and live pain-free.
Her passion for intelligent, purposeful movement led her to create FLX Move Pilates—a modern, science-backed approach that blends flexibility, strength, and recovery into one transformative method.
a note from andrea
My mission has always been simple: to help you move better so you can live better.
Andrea’s decades of hands-on experience shaped the core values behind FLX: credibility, education, empowerment, and accessibility. As the founder of three FLX Move studios across Chicagoland, her mission is to build welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages and abilities can train smart, recover well, and build strength that lasts.
A pioneer in movement education, Andrea continues to lead the evolution of FLX through instructor trainings, online programs, and innovative tools designed to support better movement for everyone.
Train smart. Move well. Live fully.
