# Loa Movement — user reviews > 52 indexed App Store user reviews of Loa Movement by Loa Movement LLC, rated 5.00/5 from 68 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loa-movement/id6738393612/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loa-movement/id6738393612.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 68 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Loa Movement? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Thoughtful and brilliant fitness program - 🚀 Easy to navigate app - 👍 Engaging and fun workouts - 👍 Effective and challenging workouts - 👍 Knowledgeable and educated instructor - 👍 Sustainable and healthy approach to fitness - 👍 Workouts are well-planned and sequenced - 👍 Provides great cues and modifications - 👍 Incorporates principles of postural restoration - 👍 Workouts are short but impactful - 👍 Workouts are gentle on the body - 👍 Consistent and motivated to continue - 👍 Helps build strength and mobility - 👍 Eliminates pain and improves overall health ## Newest reviews (20 of 52) ### 5/5 — One of a kind program and community *2025-09-20* As a physician, mom with limited time and fitness enthusiast for almost 2 decades (I have tried and subscribed to LOTS of platforms) I feel confident saying this is one of the best workout apps and programs out there. Lauren’s programming makes it easy to structure your week and her cuing is exceptional (for example her hinge workshop was a total game changer!) In addition, she and her team are truly genuine and the community feels like one-of-a-kind: members ask thoughtful questions and receive thoughtful answers from Lauren herself! ### 5/5 — Excellent fitness/workout program *2025-09-20* I have done many at home/online workouts and Loa is my favorite! I actually look forward to doing Loa/find myself craving movement. Love that I don’t have to waste time figuring out what workout to do, just follow the calendar. Excellent education and cueing during the workouts and the way each one is structured makes the time fly. The app is also easy to use and I appreciate the community aspect. ### 5/5 — Amazing Fitness Program *2025-09-19, version 3.27.0* I have tried a few online fitness programs and none of them stuck. Loa is the only one that has provided variety and challenge, while also not hurting my back. Dr. Lauren Shelton puts so much thought into each class and you can tell. It’s SO well done! ### 5/5 — From a 30 yr pain-free fitness specialist *2025-09-16* This app and Lauren are a breath of fresh air in an industry full of more, more, more! I have been in the industry myself for 30 yrs. Sometimes I don’t want to create my own programs and that’s where I was at when I found Lauren. I’m always skeptical, but, I saw that Lauren has a PRI background so I signed right up. The 14 day free trial made it a no brainer. When I’ve done other pros programs before I always end up changing things to suit how I like to program. Not with Lauren. My own programming is a little different, but, i am truly enjoying it and her programming is well thought out and flexible. It’s a nice way to get out of my bubble and stirs up my own creativity. Her cueing is perfection and the energy she brings is delightful. Not your fake hype with language that makes you cringe. She’s genuine. And the app! As some who has created their own online program before—she has nailed it! It’s easy to follow. It’s flexible. I had a question and I posted in the community and she was on it immediately. I can’t say enough good about her and the experience thus far. I’m about 2 weeks in. Definitely give it a go! ### 5/5 — Great for hypermobile girlies *2025-08-20, version 3.26.0* This app has truly improved my chronic pain and overall quality of life! I need all of the guidance and cues for my bendy body — and Lauren delivers on all fronts! I stopped strength training for a while cause I felt like it was doing more harm than good but once I found this app that has changed and I can’t wait to do workouts now. ### 5/5 — Fun, effective and joint friendly- truly the best of the best! *2025-08-02, version 3.25.0* LOA and Lauren are incredible! I’m literally blown away at the attention to detail in the programming of the classes as well as the personalized attention and responsiveness to the members. It’s totally unmatched on any other platform I’ve experienced plus the vibe is just right! No pressure, crazy claims or intensity that just get me more stressed out lol. I feel thoroughly worked out but not stressed, like my nervous system has been reset. Plus my joints never hurt like in other programs, which is really important to me postmenopausal and 55 with a total hip replacement and arthritis. With a degree in Exercise Science and post-PT trainer, I truly appreciate how everything is backed by all the recent science, never trends! Plus the community is wonderful- Lauren responds personally to every single comment and works tirelessly to improve the platform, consistently incorporating member requests. She is so genuine and a total gem! I mean where else can you have a Doctor of Physical Therapy design such thorough, fun and effective programming (plus a newly added Postural Restoration expert led program)?? I am truly beyond impressed and so grateful I found LOA! I feel like it’s only going to continue to get better and better! ### 5/5 — 10/10 recommend *2025-07-31* I honestly can’t stress how much I’d recommend this program. As a pregnant Physical Therapist, I realize the importance of exercising throughout pregnancy but I just didn’t know where to start. With this being my second pregnancy and this time around I’m carrying a toddler, picking up a million toys a day, lifting him in and out of his bed while working part time with patients, I was having such bad low back and SI joint pain. I knew I had to do something. My supervisor and friend recommended I try Loa because she had been doing it and loved it. I can honestly say within 3-4 weeks of consistently doing the program 3 days a week my SIJ and low back pain is barely noticeable. It’s insane! The workouts are quick and efficient, which is perfect for fitting in during nap time or while my son is playing. I recommend it to so many of my patients now, especially pregnant ones! I’m looking forward to labor this time and recovery, knowing that I’ve been properly training for it with Lauren’s help and knowing that Loa has postpartum resources for me as well. Thank you thank you thank you Lauren! ### 5/5 — Loa has made me love strength training! *2025-06-18, version 3.24.0* I am so grateful to have found Lauren and Loa. Lauren is deeply knowledgeable about the body, gives superb cues, and the workouts are killer on the muscles while low-impact on the joints/tissues. I have never felt this strong, even just doing 2ish workout per week on top of my other athletic activities. Loa has helped me so much with building strength in my upper body especially and resolving chronic upper trapezius pain. You will not regret joining Loa! ### 5/5 — Sustainable and intentional workout program *2025-04-26* I am so thankful I found this workout program. For this season of life, I love that I can open the app and there is a planned workout for each day. Lauren is a PT and I appreciate how intentional each exercise is. She explains things so well. The class lengths and intensity are sustainable. I have been able to workout most days because I truly find myself enjoying showing up. My body feels good. The app is well designed and user friendly. I love seeing the check marks on each day I completed a workout. It’s simple but motivating! ### 5/5 — Best of the best *2025-04-14* Truly the only workouts I can do with my chronic injuries and hypermobility and they’re actually fun and effective and so well put together. I feel very very lucky to have found Loa because I went from being a very active person to getting injured and not being able to do even light workouts for years, but Loa has given me my body back and I feel physically better after each workout ### 5/5 — Truly excellent approach to fitness *2025-03-31, version 3.21.1* The Loa Movement app is as thoughtful and brilliant as the theory-based fitness program designed by its founders. Loa is my go-to for total body fitness and strength. The app is easy to navigate and works well. I am very pleased by the quality of the classes and highly motivated to continue building strength and mobility for a long time to come. ### 5/5 — Best workout app EVER!!! *2025-03-29* I’ve tried so many different workout apps. This is the first one where I have genuinely looked forward to the workouts. You can tell that Lauren knows her stuff! I love that she is an educated physical therapist rather than someone with a large following who just happens to like fitness. The workouts are short but effective. They are challenging but also gentle on your body. Other weightlifting programs left me stiff and feeling absolutely taxed - not Loa. This is kind of random, but I was struggling with insomnia when using other weightlifting programs, and this is the first one that didn’t give me insomnia! Loa is seriously the best workout program ever! If you are on the fence, let this be your sign to do it!!! ### 5/5 — My favorite finess app!! *2025-02-04* I only write reviews for programs that are worth it, and this one goes above and beyond when it comes to fitness. Not only do I feel like I am getting a great workout with each class but I actually feel like I’m learning about the human body and WHY we are doing what we are doing. Lauren makes the classes both fun and effective, and the best part is the longest class in the app is about 30 minutes long. I have two kids and a tight schedule so being able to get an effective workout in a short amount of time is key. I love the shorter burst and quick bit classes, only like 15-20 minutes and I feel the burn, in a good way! I LOVE LOA <3 ### 5/5 — You won’t regret it *2025-02-03* I tried Loa in the summer as a trial and loved it but then got sick and my trial ended. I had a very busy summer but new I wanted to start it again properly, Lauren is a wonderful instructor, not only does she clearly know what she’s talking about but shes so nice to listen to, her cues are so spot on and sometimes I feel like she’s directly speaking to me. 6 weeks of consistency and my body has never felt better. I have never stuck with a workout so consistently and can’t wait to continue it throughout the year! Thanks Lauren ### 5/5 — PRI for the Win! *2025-02-02, version 3.20.3* Feel-good movement that undeniably makes me stronger. Excellent programming, education and support. ### 5/5 — Effective and thoughtful fitness *2025-01-31, version 3.20.3* Loa Movement is the only fitness program I’ve ever done long term. It’s that good! As a physical therapist, I want workouts that are effective but also check all the boxes for form, function, and variety. Dr. Lauren combines all the things into one easy to follow program! The workouts are fun, always effective, and every week is programmed to target muscle groups in a sustainable and thoughtful way. Highly recommend!!! ### 5/5 — The best! *2025-01-31, version 3.20.3* Amazing home workouts from a doctor of physical therapy! Great variety of workouts and the perfect amount of challenging. ### 5/5 — Stronger & pain free *2025-01-31* Loa Movement has been a game changer for me. Dealing with hypermobility I’ve struggled to find workouts that make a difference in my fitness without causing pain or other problems. This is the answer! I’ve become stronger, built more lean muscle, and have eliminated most of the pain I’ve been living with for years. I even have muscular triceps! Lauren is a fantastic teacher. She’s engaging, gives great cues and modifications and is super responsive in the community. I love when something is discussed on the community and then it shows up in a future class. Knowing that she’s a doctor of physical therapy gives me confidence in following her exercises. I feel like I’m in good hands, moving my body in a way that will help me be strong and capable to do the things I want to do for many many years to come. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2025-01-31, version 3.20.3* I‘ve been a member for almost one year now. I absolutely love LOA. It’s effective and fun. It helps me to strength train regularly. The PRI breathing techniques improved my breathing a lot! My hypermobile body feels a so much better. I tried LOA for free for 2 weeks and there was no doubt I needed to become a member. The new App is amazing! ### 5/5 — This is for anyBODY! *2025-01-31, version 3.20.3* Lauren is such an educated and versatile instructor. The app is easy to use and has so much content that is updated every week. This has been perfect for me and my husband to use at home to focus on strengthening and balance in our bodies. The workouts don’t take too much time and you can choose whatever works for you. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 5/5 — Sustainable, flexible, enjoyable! *2026-06-18* I’ve been using loa while traveling. My body was feeling inflamed, tight, stressed, and loa within the first week reduced so many stress markers. I love how my energy improved and my overall connection to my body; coordination, breath, aliveness. This is a workout platform that will truly have you feeling good physically all over. They’re just the right amount of challenge to feel like I’m getting stronger and more connected to myself in a format I can stick to. ### 5/5 — Fantastic Workout App *2026-03-27* I have been using the Loa Movement app for about 2 months. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and needed a strength training app that gave me a strong workout but didn't ruin my joints. I have officially found the app for me! The weekly program has a really solid structure to work all of they key muscles. I will be a subscriber for life. The movements are explained beyond just a visual. You get an understanding of how the human body / anatomy works to really get deep into each muscle correctly and maintain proper form. Highly recommend to anyone interested in an injury free - strength based program!! In just 2 short months, I can do more reps now than I could when I started which is significant progress for me. ### 5/5 — You need Loa in your life. *2026-01-08* Saying Loa Movement is the most intentionally well researched, programmed and executed fitness platform I have used feels like an understatement. I have only used this to workout and train for the last three years and am just as enthusiastic about it - plus stronger than I have ever been! Lauren cues and educates incredibly clearly during the classes & offers modifications so that you have no excuse but move your body in a healthy sustainable way. The addition of Rebalance classes diving into breathing mechanics is invaluable! You do not need an entire gym to get started and the aesthetic is an added bonus. Join for the workouts and stay supportive community. ### 5/5 — I move faster *2025-11-25, version 3.29.0* I have been working out with Lauren for about a month now and I can already feel the difference. So great! I move faster and feel stronger. I love that Lauren is a PT and brings so much helpful wisdom to each workout. Her directions are so clear. I happily give Loa a glowing 5 star review. ### 5/5 — Four months & loving it! *2025-11-18* For context, I am 43 and have been lifting weights on and off for 20+ years and consistently for the past seven years. I’ve done all the programs - Peloton, Beach Body, etc. but nothing compares to Loa! I started about four months ago and am totally hooked. Here’s what I love: Lauren is a physical therapist so she understands and teaches the body’s mechanics in a way I have never experienced before in a fitness class. Her cues are incredibly helpful, and the breathing techniques she teaches really complement the strength training and bring relief to some of my problem areas (low back!). Lauren is also very engaged on the platform and will answer questions promptly and in detailed fashion as well as respond to and encourage all of the community members. Finally, I love Lauren because of how real she is. For instance, she admits when a move is hard for her, and she drops a heavy weight when it’s too much for her. And her tone is so conversational and encouraging. It’s truly like you are in the room with her - we work out hard, we take care of our bodies (in a healthy way - she never talks about weight management or body composition), we learn the science behind what we are doing, and we have some fun. I should also mention that she programs five days of classes per week but does it in such a way that you can just do three of them and still hit all the body parts. That’s what I have been doing (plus daily walks), and I have definitely seen improved strength and muscle tone since beginning. And most importantly, I feel amazing! ### 5/5 — Best fitness app ever! *2025-10-06, version 3.27.0* LOA is the first fitness community platform which makes me really stronger and stronger. I am a member since 8 months and I had to buy new dumbbells twice. From 3kg to 5kg to 7,5kg! I am so happy! And the best: this training reduces my neck-pain. Thanks to the team of LOA! ### 5/5 — Worth the monthly fee! *2025-09-23, version 3.27.0* There are few apps that live up to the amount they cost, but this is one of them. Great workouts that keep you motivated to come back day after day. ### 5/5 — Worth it!! *2025-09-23, version 3.27.0* The Loa app has been my go-to for the last year! So many good workouts from educated teachers and a lovely community! The positive vibes, and safe and effective workouts keep me coming back! Thank you Lauren and all at Loa!! ### 5/5 — Better Quality of Life! *2025-09-21* I’ve been doing Loa consistently for a year. I have historically struggled with back pain, creaky joints, and difficulty performing my job without my back seizing up (lots of up and down movement from the floor.) Since consistently following the Loa program, I am thrilled to say that my pains have ebbed and my quality of life has vastly improved! I’m getting stronger and my back and my joints do not interfere with my life hardly ever anymore. I’ve tried other low impact, joint friendly, core focused workout platforms including strength and pilates but none of them have resulted in long term improvement of my day to day quality of life. Implementing Postural Restoration principles and breathing techniques paired with exercise selection taught by Lauren and Kasia have been such a game changer in my life, I cannot thank them or Loa enough! ### 5/5 — So grateful for this App *2025-09-21* I started using Loa about a year ago and it was the perfect fitness app for me. I had been struggling for about a decade to incorporate lifting weights into my routine. Often feeling overwhelmed with what to do when and would push myself too far and end up with minor injuries. With Loa, I have been able to get strong, without fear of injury. And stay consistent. Lauren puts up 5 new videos for the week and that takes all the decision making out of what should I do to work out. Love that I can do it in 30mins and from home as well. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*