Mover story: Daragh, from nomad to part of the family
From Mark Glanville:
“Daragh…. Our little Irish pit bull! Having a good crack at everything, came in as a nomad and is now a firm part of the MHQ family. Dag bag as I like to call him always gives everything and does it all with a cheeky smile and I believe he’s actually starting to finally understand my Aussie accent enough that he’s not having to try to read my lips when I talk to him 😂
Congratulations buddy, you are well deserved Mover of the Month and we look forward to seeing you daily for a long time to come.”
From Daragh:
I have to say that my favourite class is always changing because there is so much to choose from! Right now, it’s a close tie between Conditioning which rinses me completely every time, and Pilates, which I took up only a few months ago. Pilates has been a humbling experience—I’ve got a long way to go, but I’m absolutely loving the journey.
I discovered MHQ while looking for gyms in the area and was amazed by the variety of classes all under the one roof. I was immediately drawn to the gym’s focus on progression and its holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Now, the gym is a regular part of my (almost) everyday life.
The morning classes kickstart my day perfectly, breakfast has never tasted so good! Meanwhile, the evening classes are a great way to unwind after work. If I were to choose one reason why I keep coming back, it would definitely be the MovementHQ community. The entire team are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and always encouraging you to do your best. Plus, the members are an amazing bunch of people – no one takes themselves too seriously, and it’s always a great laugh!
3. What do you think has been your best achievement since starting MHQ?
Back in high school, I used to row almost every day. I loved the camaraderie of being part of a team and the satisfaction that comes after a tough training session.
Ever since then, I’ve been searching for something that could replicate those experiences. My best achievement at MHQ has been finding that same sense of community and challenge. By showing up each day, making new friends, and steadily getting fitter, I’ve managed to recreate what I loved most about rowing.