Range

““movement medicine cabinet” - I began using Range in my second pregnancy & loved it so much I’m still a member today. It’s a dream of a fitness platform. Wear your cozy fleece, bring a mug of tea, and light a candle… whether you are lifting dumbbells or pretending to be a river. Great filters for pregnancy friendly sessions. Use the pelvic floor mobility classes for birth prep & the Postpartum Core Communication for after birth recovery!”

“i found this rec on Rec League and WOW. to think that this little community of people has already guided me to something that feels so integral to my wellness. i crave working out now (who among us???) when i know it’s going to be a range class. every single one leaves me feeling regulated and strong, energized and at peace. kara is such a calming presence. i seriously cannot recommend enough. sometimes i run out of time and do these in the evenings, but it’s always a special treat when i manage to squeeze it in in the morning. she has tons of free classes (“open range”) you can try to get a sense of the vibe. do NOT turn your nose up at jitterbug based on the description. just try it. there’s no way you don’t love it.”

“I needed to write my own ode to Range- often lovingly referred to as a “movement medicine cabinet.” Not only do I feel physically stronger but I now have deeper access to my full self in ways I didn’t know were possible. Range varies- with elements from Pilates, to functional movement, strength training, and mobility, to restorative work. Not only do classes range (ha!), Kara has cultivated a community and practice rooted in care, connecting back to nature, bringing your full self (truly), and a place where she fosters autonomy while somehow also lovingly guiding you towards challenging your own depth. Range is many things at once. Rebellious, nurturing, empowering, comforting, playful, challenging, and so much more. It’s impossible to define! But it’s everything I could ever want in a movement practice and more. Plus, Kara’s values are deeply seen and felt. From responding herself to each email and message, to providing financial assistance to remove barriers to access, she keeps human connection at the forefront when that is becoming incredibly rare and difficult to do. I truly know and feel in my bones that I will be moving alongside Kara and other Range members for life. I welcome you to show up in your comfiest clothes, with your mug of tea/coffee beside you and embrace the joy and tenderness of jitterbugging away. 🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀”

“okay wow, I finally tried one of the free classes after seeing this repeatedly recommended on here and IT REALLY IS THAT GOOD I am an instant fan”

“Hard to describe in words but Movement Medicine Cabinet is pretty close. Dance, lift, qi gong, scream, cry, breathe, everything here and more. Glad to pay the monthly subscription, no class comes close to this.”

“I started doing this movement practice about a year and a half ago and it is almost indescribable. I crave it, never dread it, and recommend it to everyone who will listen. Best of all, Kara is an actual human who responds to comments, emails, etc. in such a genuinely kind and respectful way, it gives me hope that capitalism hasn’t killed everything…yet!”

“Found @Kara Duval through @Becca Mandy's beautifully written rec (and was moved by your response too, Kara)! Decided to give Range a try and I would like to add to the chorus of people saying it is life-changing. My full disclosure is that as I write this, I am only a week in, but I am thoroughly enjoying the way Kara weaves personal agency and awareness and care and creativity into the classes while also leaving me feeling my body buzzing and strong and awake in a way I'm not sure I've felt before. I'm also so deeply appreciative of the financial accessibility as someone who is trying to be more intentional about my financial decisions (what I charge, what I spend) being in alignment with my values. Just beautiful, Kara! And thank you for recommending this, Becca!”

“I’ve already recommended Kara’s platform but it really is that good. I’ve always been allergic to the vibe of lifting weights and somehow Kara makes me excited to lift weights in cozy clothes and makes me feel peaceful, strong, and satisfied with my movement practice!”

“A beautiful movement practice that blends Pilates, Yoga, Qi Gong, and strength training with a focus on Nervous System support.”

“Ever impossible to describe movement platform. Very grateful for this space, especially now through this last year postpartum.”

“Range + Kara have changed my relationship with movement forever. It’s physical/anatomical poetry. It’s ruined much of group fitness, other styles of working out, and the gym at large for me in the best way possible. My dear friend Mikaela reached out to Kara and she recorded a a custom class for my bachelorette. My first DIY project in my new home was designing the spare room into a place I do Range classes in the morning. An in-home gym that feels like a cozy bedroom is what Range deserved!”

“Movement Medicine. Somatic Salve. Heart Hug. Sensory Spiral. The only approach to exercise I’ve been able to (and excited to) commit to long-term. @Kara Duval forever 🌀 (Pic: my “light weights” for Kara’s classes, collected from the lakeshore in my city 🪨)”

“https://rangebykaraduval.com if you’re looking for a movement practice that is meant for YOU, this is it. Strength training, Pilates, weights, dancing, crying, screaming. The exercise I look forward to every day. A true gift to my self! Kara’s a wonderful human and has influenced my quality of life outside of exercise. @Kara Duval”

“This movement platform and community are not just best in class, but best for all bodies. It has truly changed my life for the better. It is extremely supportive in every way, with classes available covering every need: specific muscle groups, injuries, nervous system support, fast paced or slow, challenging or restorative, strengthening or mobilizing, Pilates, yoga, breathwork, lifting, cardio, pre and post partum, and so on and so forth. It’s the authenticity and intentionality of Kara and the community she’s created that really takes the cake for me.”

“Range forever and always 🤞🏼🌀”

“intuitive, feel-good movement led by the sweetest human”

“My favorite movement platform by any and all measures. Motion and emotion wrapped into a juicy and joyful workout. One of the best things I spend my money on each month.”

“The best movement platform in the world!”

“the best to ever do it”

“kara single handedly changed my relationship with my body, with movement, and just with life in general. i often find myself asking WWKD (what would kara do or where would kara dance, both fitting for when im faced with any emotion and looking to release it)”

“Changed my movement life forever!”

“After a serious car accident that left me with multiple physical limitations and a TBI, I struggled to find a movement practice that didn’t feel like I was punishing an already diminished feeling self. Throughout my recovery journey whether I was able to actually do the class or not, just listening to Kara teach, and queueing in ways that were grounding and easy to modify made every attempt at getting stronger a little bit less intimidating. With lots of PT, patience, time and RANGE, I’m proud to say I have regained my confidence in my body’s ability to move, even when those movements looked different than before my accident. If you’re someone inhabiting a new to you body in some way, be it post accident, post baby, just trying to get stronger - there’s something good here for EVERYONE. Kara, you are magic and my skis, hips and garden thank you endlessly 🙌🏽”

“My movement home. The place that connects me back to myself, my body, and nature every day. The work I do with Range has made me feel strong and supported in my body, and has reverberated into every other part of my life as well, letting me expand into who I am more deeply with each class. I am more me because of Range.”

“Such a great place for movement. I really enjoy the weighted workouts, but she has everything there: mat focused Pilates-ish stuff, reformer inspired flows, breath work , high intensity workouts. But the thing is, all of them are so focused on how you feel and what feels good to you. None of it is about pushing yourself to pain and discomfort. So much imagination and fun is involved all the while really regulating your nervous system. I’ve not found anything else like it!”

“Regulating, natural motion that incorporates strength training and functional movement. There’s a class for every mood and energy level. Emphasis throughout class to move how you need to, whether that’s not at all or as much as you want. Music! Ambient sounds! Silence! Cursing! Laughing! Grunting and crying and screaming! Literally anything you need, there’s a class that will suit.”

“I know Range is recommended on here a lot, but there is a REASON. This woman is magic. She has completely changed my relationship to movement. Her workouts are so unique to anything I’ve ever done, and incredibly effective. I’m always sore and happy after a session. The stuff she can do with just a dish towel is mind blowing! But she also has a ton of classes with weights. @Kara Duval also introduced me to this app, so she’s the real deal! You will not regret it!”

“🌀💗”

“For the for the most grounding affirming shift in my relationship to movement. Pure magic ✨✨”

“Signing up for this has changed the want my body moves and I love that. I actually look forward to doing my "workout" when I know that any video I pick from Kara's offering is going to be magical.”

“Been doing this for the last 4 months are so and it’s already such a game changer. This fills my cup every time I join in!”