Category: Stretching

Stretching is training.

Stretching is training.

Stretching Is Training.

June 16, 2022

I remember back in the day when I used to think stretching was useless. In 2010, I read Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s book, The

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This story comes directly from Marie, an all/star

This story comes directly from Marie, an all/star trainer at Motive. Without further ado.

"I want to introduce you to Jenn.

Jenn is a busy mom of 3 rambunctious boys and works full-time in the mental health field. Like many of us, she's often last on the priority list, so Jenn struggled to find time for her health and well-being. Yet, she had dreams of feeling better, being more active and mobile, and taking on some epic adventures like backpacking and hiking out west. So, determined to get a handle on her health and improve her strength and mobility, Jenn joined the Motive family.

She's been training at Motive for around six months and has made brilliant strides. Jenn's training program focused on ankle dorsiflexion and eversion, core strength, single leg strength and stability, overhead shoulder mobility and strength, and more. And now, she's stronger and healthier than she's been in years.

Here is a recent picture of Jenn, simply beaming. She spent a week hiking and canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. She carried pack(s) weighing around 60 lbs, sometimes two at a time. At other times she was maneuvering the trail with a 40lb canoe on her shoulder!

She could take on this adventure confidently and thoroughly enjoyed every last bit because she was mentally and physically prepared. She reported having energy each day and did not feel soreness at the end of the day. She practiced her CARs daily while on the trail and confidently managed the terrain. I am sure this is the first of many extraordinary adventures to come.

Cheers, Jenn. Keep it up!"

So freaking cool. You rock, Jenn!

Another incredible transformation coming from Alex

Another incredible transformation coming from Alexis. Here's what she had to say about her journey thus far:

"I've been working with Motive since January. My goals for joining the gym have been weight loss, confidence, and strengthening my core for some minor low back pain. I noticed so much improvement in my body and energy level within just a few weeks.

Liz is truly the best motivator and has helped me so much with gaining confidence! Very happy with my progress and would recommend Motive training to anyone!"

Keep crushing it, Alexis!

#movewithpurpose

🧘🏽‍♀️ KINSTRETCH 🧘🏼‍♂️ Co

🧘🏽‍♀️ KINSTRETCH 🧘🏼‍♂️

Come check out KINSTRETCH next Thursday, August 18th, at 6:15 PM at Pleasant Park. All are welcome, and the class is 100% free. However, we encourage you to donate to our nonprofit if possible. 🙏🏻

Everyone in Heritage Hill who hasn't come to a class better show up! 😁

Link in bio to sign up or https://bit.ly/3bCkOMP

Also, there will be a special guest there...😁😎

Just a quick update on Chuck. Down a total of 40 p

Just a quick update on Chuck. Down a total of 40 pounds and feeling like a new man. Congratulations, Chuck! 💪🏻

Shoutout to @lizwallinga for helping Chuck along and for being one badass trainer. 🎉👏🏻

#movewithpurpose

Want to win $150 toward @vivobarefoot? Follow us a

Want to win $150 toward @vivobarefoot? Follow us and learn more about our upcoming giveaway!

#austin #grandrapids #vivobarefoot #movewithpurpose #barefootshoes #barefootrunning #barefoottraining

Jesus found us on Google and was slightly nervous

Jesus found us on Google and was slightly nervous and apprehensive about our approach. We can’t blame him. Lots of things on the internet are too good to be true.

Not at Motive Training. We’re built different, and we guarantee our results.

But don’t take it from us. Here is a direct quote from our good friend, Jesus.

“It’s been about 11 months since I started with Motive, and the results are clear to me as night and day. RJ has been the best to work with; he is truly a professional who cares genuinely. It’s been an investment in myself of all kinds. But primarily mentally. I’ve never loved myself and my body more, even with all the flaws I believe I have. Thanks, Motive!”

Keep crushing it, Jesus!

🧘🏽‍♀️ KINSTRETCH 🧘🏼‍♂️ Co

🧘🏽‍♀️ KINSTRETCH 🧘🏼‍♂️

Come check out KINSTRETCH this Wednesday at 6:15 PM at Wilcox Park as part of DECCompress in the Park courtesy of @dynamicessencechiropractic.

All are welcome, and the class is 100% free.

Link in bio to sign up or https://bit.ly/3va1JZ5

See you there!

The 2022 Color Run was a hit! The weather was perf

The 2022 Color Run was a hit! The weather was perfect, Dan crushed the warm-up, and everyone had a blast getting plastered with colored powder.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us at our booth and for The Color Run for letting us play a part in helping people #movewithpurpose.

See you next year!

🎥 @themontgomerycode

#colorrun #happiest5k #5k #funrun #grandrapids #michigan #westmichigan #puremichigan #grandrapidsmi #grandrapidsmichigan #grmi #experiencegr #experiencegrandrapids #westmi #downtowngr #grnow #eatgr #downtowngrandrapids #iheartgr #grgram #michiganders #grusa #grmichigan