Max Effort is a creative movement studio by Thea Hughes.
Thea Hughes is a Movement Director and Sport Choreographer.
Movement Director +
Sport Choreographer
Max Effort is a creative movement studio by Thea Hughes with a formal training location in Brooklyn, NY and virtual coaching provided worldwide.

Thea Hughes is a Movement Director and Nike Trainer with a background in dance, choreography, production and advertising. Thea has a multidimensional perspective in the fitness landscape where she brings an athlete's discipline and a dancer's intuition to help tell stories through the female lens.
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Thea translates movement into emotion and tone; creating space for talent to move authentically and push what "fitness" can look like on screen and IRL.
Training Studio
Customized wellness programs, philosophies, and 1:1 coaching to reach, and live in alignment with your goals. Book a coach call with Thea to determine the right fit for you. * Note that IRL training is now referral-based and call-dependent.

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The Spotlight
A running feature on the community that goes max effort. A short interview series on how to practice self-care, re-energize, and unify because how we take care of ourselves directly impacts how we can show up for others. Here's to the company we keep. Max Effort Training.

Archived Features: Naomi Otsu, Fabiola Lara, Priscilla Brinshot, Marisa Hall, Simone Henault
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