Category: Healthy Living

Why Barefoot Is The Way

January 13, 2022

Feet: The Taboo Body Part. I went to a podiatrist (foot doctor) for ankle pain at around ten years old. I remember walking in a

Functional Fitness: Evolving Past “Pattern Training”

December 10, 2021

What makes a squat a squat? Believe it or not, the Greek philosopher Plato didn’t have a clue what functional fitness was. But if you

Brian Murray’s Journey

December 10, 2021

Hi, I’m Brian Murray. In 2006, I was lost, hopeless, and clueless. Here’s my story. Spring, 2006. It’s a few weeks until high school graduation.

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We're eternally thankful for our clients, friends,

We're eternally thankful for our clients, friends, family, and supporters. We couldn't do this without you. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Motive. 🖤🦃💛

Passive Range Holds Passive range holds are a gre

Passive Range HoldsPassive range holds are a great tool once you’ve drilled length into specific tissue. So, in this case, spine extension passive range holds would be great after a long-duration front-line or ab stretch (e.g., prone cobra).Train your body to maintain length, and watch how much better you move and feel. 💪🏻Want to learn how to #movewithpurpose? Head on over to our website, and let’s get started today.www.movewithpurpose.com#atx #westmichigan #grandrapidsmi #austintx #austin #grandrapids #atxfit #grandrapidsmichigan #michigan #texas #frc #stretching

Last weekend, the team and I went to a conference

Last weekend, the team and I went to a conference in Columbus, OH, and we learned a lot. But conferences are most than just learning opportunities. You might meet one person that'll change your life.Link in bio or https://bit.ly/3Dha7cg

Team reunion at SWIS. 🖤💛

Team reunion at SWIS. 🖤💛

New Article Up! Strength Is Internal Read this q

New Article Up!Strength Is InternalRead this quick take on strength training and see why we take a different approach at Motive. 💪🏻😁Link in bio or https://bit.ly/3FfAUIX

This month, we celebrate two work anniversaries fo

This month, we celebrate two work anniversaries for RJ and Liz. RJ has been with us for three years, and Liz has been with us for two. The team truly wouldn't be the same without them.Thanks for all you do, you two. 🖤💛

Being able to stiffen the spine under load is just

Being able to stiffen the spine under load is just as crucial as moving it under load; yet, we don’t often train the latter.But, as you know, what moves the most in any exercise does the most work. So, if you stiffen *most* of your spine but not all of it, the moving parts will end up doing more work (e.g., the upper lumbar spine).At Motive, we train our clients to segment their whole spine from the tailbone to the neck; if they can’t, we teach them how. As Rob can attest, his back moves smoother and feels better. All it took was the right approach. Want to learn how to #movewithpurpose? Head on over to our website, and let’s get started today.www.movewithpurpose.com#atx #westmichigan #grandrapidsmi #austintx #austin #grandrapids #frc #stretching #kinstretch #functionalrangeconditioning #pain #painrelief #mobility

Knee Rotation Progress! @meagannalani had occasio

Knee Rotation Progress!@meagannalani had occasional knee pain, but it has since subsided once we gave her knee the TLC it deserved.The knee is a hinge joint, but it’s capable of rotating a considerable amount (just like your elbow can supinate/pronate). Most training programs neglect rotation, but not ours. 💪🏻Amazing work, Meagan!Want to learn how to #movewithpurpose? Head on over to our website, and let’s get started today.www.movewithpurpose.com#atx #westmichigan #grandrapidsmi #austintx #austin #grandrapids #frc #stretching #kinstretch #functionalrangeconditioning #pain #painrelief #mobility