Meet The Team

Owner

Jeffrey Lage

Jeffrey is originally from Cape Girardeau, where he first found his passion for real estate. That passion led Jeffrey to relocate to St. Louis, offering him the chance to turn his hobby into a full time career.  Jeffrey purchased MOV on Main, at that time Main Street Gym, the first of the three MOV Gyms in May 2015, when he moved from St. Louis City  to St. Charles with his now wife, Stephanie.  In July, 2016, Jeffrey purchased MOV in the Lou, at that time St. Louis Fitness Club. MOV in Westport was purchased in July 2021, being Jeffrey's first Training Only Gym. This purchase was the beginning of a rebrand for all 3 sister gyms, now known collectively as MOV Gyms.

While Jeffrey's true passion lies in real estate, his investment in MOV Gyms is due to his love for being around people, helping them grow their passion and change their lives.  

General Manager

Nate Jones

Nate has over 15 years of fitness experience and his certifications include NASM CPT, MMA Conditioning, and ENW Fitness & Nutrition Specialist. His well-rounded knowledge, personal experience, and devotion to his clients makes him a great Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Professional! If you have any questions for Nate about nutrition, supplementation, or training, you can contact him at his email.

Membership Coordinator

Andrew Ligons

With over 10 years of personal and professional experience in the fitness industry, Andy is passionate about helping people reach their wellness goals and being a problem solver in their fitness journeys. He believes in fostering a supportive environment where individuals can learn how to prioritize self-care and improve their overall well-being. Reach out to him and get your journey to better health and accomplishing goals started today!

Head Coach

Brian Shepard

Hi, my name is Brian and I'm a personal trainer here at MOV Gyms! I went to Lindenwood University in Belleville where I studied Exercise Science and played football. Through school, I gained an interest in fitness and that quickly became a passion! Personal interests of mine are Strongman Training and  powerlifting. My main goal is to help people change their lives in the simplest and most realistic way possible!

Coach

Maycee White

I recently graduated with a bachelors in exercise science and psychology from Lindenwood University. I’m originally from Colorado, enjoy spending time outdoors in the fresh air, and eating fresh food with proper brewery craft beer in social settings with my friends and family. I ran track and cross country throughout high school and college, while doing weekly strength and conditioning training. I am passionate about programming and modifying workouts that fit each individual's specific needs and goals. I am a big fan of circuit training and super-setting while making sure the exercises chosen aid in injury prevention. 

I wanted to work with MOV because of how supportive the staff are of the clients as well as each other. MOV offers a unique, hands-on training model to clients, based around the clients goals for nutrition and training. I hope to bring an upbeat approach and positive attitude that makes training fun and memorable for clients, leaving them wanting to come back after each session!