Let's Get Lifelong Strong.

Strength and Movement Coaching for the Long Haul Starting out. Starting over. Or ready for a smarter path forward?

Matt Semrick, personal trainer in Louisville KY, holding a kettlebell
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
Arthur Ashe

The Fastest Way to Point B? Knowing Your Real Point A.

Start Where You (Really) Are.

“First Move” means two things.

The clear one: movement.

Getting moving. Moving better. Building strength for the long haul.

The one most people miss: your starting point.

The path to Lifelong Strong begins with an honest look at where you are right now.

No guessing.
No judgment.
Just a clear path to where you want to be.

Your Point A.

That's the real First Move.

How We Train

Programs That Meet You Where You Are — Literally

Whether you're working out for the first time or looking to level up, there's a path here for you.

In-Person Personal Training

One-on-one sessions in Louisville, built around your body, your goals, and your life. We build strength and improve movement quality — all wrapped up in a good time.

Virtual Personal Training

Live one-on-one sessions over video — same coaching, same accountability, no commute. Ideal if you want eyes-on guidance from anywhere in the world…yes, the world.

Online Coaching

Not a cookie-cutter PDF — custom programming with real coaching and form feedback via video check-ins and progress tracking that fits your schedule…anytime, anywhere.

Your Coach

29 Years & Still Going Strong

I'm Matt Semrick — personal trainer, strength and movement coach, and founder of First Move Fitness. I've spent nearly three decades working with people at every point on the spectrum: beginners, athletes, older adults, folks returning from injury, and more than a few who arrived claiming to hate exercise with the burning passion of a thousand suns.

First Move Fitness was founded on one idea — Physical Independence: the ability to move well, be strong, stay capable, and take care of ourselves on our own terms for as long as possible. It's how we find our Lifelong Strong.

Real People, Real Results

What Clients Say

The best measure of a coach is the lives they change.

" Matt completely changed how I think about fitness. I came in wanting to lose weight, but I left with something better — confidence in my body and a plan I can stick with for life. "


Sarah M.

Louisville, KY

" After 20 years of doing nothing, I was intimidated to start. Matt met me exactly where I was. Six months in, I'm stronger than I was in my 30s and I actually enjoy training. "


David R.

Louisville, KY

" I've worked with trainers who just count reps. Matt coaches movement. He explains the why behind everything, and that made all the difference for me. "


Jennifer L.

Louisville, KY

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Stop Overthinking. Start Moving.

The Getting Going Kickstart is 14 days, $99 — a discovery call, a movement assessment, and a custom plan built around your actual Point A. Money-back guarantee.

Train With Us

Louisville, KY

First Move Fitness is based in Louisville, Kentucky, serving clients in-person and online.

Phone: (646) 522-9709

Email: [email protected]

Discovery calls are free, no commitment. Let's talk about where you are and where you want to go.

The First Move

Find Your Point A

Tell me where you're starting. I'll send you the free daily warm-up to get you moving, and I'll follow up about finding your real Point A.

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Let's Talk

Request a Call

Tell me how to reach you and roughly when works. I'll get back to you within 24 hours to lock in a time. No pressure and no sales pitch, just a conversation about what you're looking for.

Prefer to call me? (646) 522-9709