Cass Liebeknecht is the founder and driving force behind Power to Move a coach, educator, athlete and community-builder who believes people are capable of far more when they are given the right environment, structure and support.
With a lifelong connection to sport and movement, Cass originally created Power to Move in 2018 because she wanted fitness to feel more inclusive. She saw too many people being left out of traditional exercise environments because of age, ability, confidence, disability or simply because they did not see themselves as “gym people”.
That idea has grown into a much broader vision. Under Cass’s leadership, Power to Move now combines personal training, group fitness, NDIS supports, day options, life skills, respite, community experiences and education. Her focus is not simply on delivering sessions it is on creating pathways that help people become stronger, more independent, more connected and more confident in themselves.
Cass is known for setting ambitious goals, creating structure around them and helping people believe they can do hard things. Her coaching style is energetic, practical and deeply personal: meet people where they are, understand what matters to them, then build the steps that move them forward.
Her own approach to health and performance continues to shape the business. Cass trains, teaches and competes herself, and understands that sustainable results come from balancing the physical and the personal movement, nutrition, mindset, recovery, relationships and the life happening around all of it.
This is the thinking behind Power to Move’s philosophy: Movement, Meals, Mindset & Me. For Cass, it is not a slogan. It is a framework for helping people create stronger bodies, more capable lives and a greater sense of ownership over what comes next.
I started training with PTM in March 2020 to help me deal with stress and a traumatic event. I started with simple yoga stretches and low impact exercises because my health and fitness was quite poor – I couldn’t do sit ups or climb stairs without getting puffed out.
I decided to challenge myself and push my boundaries because being in an older age bracket, I was concerned about ageing strong and being healthy for as long as possible.
I think that the biggest secret to being successful in achieving goals is consistency, setting goals a little higher than you think you’re capable of achieving and then just going for it and making small adjustments each time and giving it your best.
My advice to anyone thinking of starting is to stop thinking about it and just start. One step at a time. Set yourself realistic goals – you’re first and foremost doing this for yourself. You deserve to feel and be at your best.
I’ve been with Power to Move for 12 months and have been part of the Fit4Life Program.
I am Obese and when I started with the team I needed to lose over 60 kilos, get my blood sugar, cholesterol and general health under control and start to move more.
Cass helped ease me into training. We started with a few sessions each week, and now I’m at the gym sometimes twice a day. Cass has helped me with my food and movement and now trainer Max is taking my fitness and health to the next level.
I’ve lost 28 kilos and 58 centimetres so far, and I’m committed to achieving my health and lifestyle goals.
My name is Madison McCarthy. I’ve been training at Power to Move for almost 6 months and cannot believe the change I have endured mentally and physically.
I absolutely love the vibe and inclusivity of this gym and really think I have achieved the best results here.
With head trainer Cassandra, I have lost a total of 38cm whilst training here and most importantly, have achieved a changed positive mindset toward being healthy and active on a daily basis.