Fitness Glossary

Always Be A Student

“Always Be A Student” is a mindset we encourage at Motive Training. It’s about embracing a lifelong learning journey in the field of fitness. As a fitness professional or enthusiast, staying up-to-date on the latest research and techniques is essential for your growth and success.

Moreover, anyone entering our gym should have this mindset. Be prepared to learn things you didn’t know about yourself before.

Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs)

Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs) are a series of gentle, active movements designed to systematically mobilize your joints through their full range of motion. They differ from static stretches in that they are dynamic and incorporate controlled rotations and breathing patterns.

Benefits Of CARs:

  • Improved Mobility: Regularly performing CARs increases your range of motion, leading to better performance in exercise, improved posture, and greater ease of movement in daily activities.
  • Injury Mitigation: Tight muscles and restricted mobility are major risk factors for injuries. CARs help by improving joint stability, reducing muscle imbalances, and promoting proper body mechanics.
  • Pain Reduction: Stiff joints can contribute to aches and pains. CARs improve blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and promote overall joint health, potentially reducing pain.
  • Movement Preparation: Including CARs in your daily routine primes your body for exercise by loosening up joints, increasing flexibility, and preparing your nervous system for more intense movement.

Check out this blog post to learn more about the benefits of CARs.

Do More With Less

“Do More With Less” is another fundamental principle of Motive Training. In a world where ‘more’ is often equated with ‘better, ‘we believe in the power of efficiency. It’s about achieving optimal results by doing less but doing it better.

More is always better: more weight, more reps, more effort. Everything you see on social media is about doing more.

How about just doing things better with less?

When you do more with less, you dial in your intent, clearing the clutter toward your desired outcome(s).

Spend more time doing things that move the needle—do more with less.

Functional Range Assessment (FRA)

The Functional Range Assessment (FRA) is a diagnostic tool we use at Motive Training. It’s designed to assess your movement capacity on a joint-by-joint basis. This helps us identify any limitations or imbalances in your movement, allowing us to create a more targeted and effective exercise program for you. Internal Strength Model (ISM)

The Internal Strength Model (ISM) is a unique concept from the Functional Range Systems that we incorporate into our training at Motive Training. The ISM flips the script on traditional exercise and training methods, adding nuance and intensity to mobility and strength exercises.

Learn more about FRA at Motive Training

Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)

Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) is a unique system we use at Motive Training. It’s designed to improve mobility, develop articular (joint) strength, and neurological control. FRC exercises emphasize moving your joints through their full range of motion in a controlled and mindful manner.

Learn more about Functional Range Conditioning At Motive Training

Funtional Release (FR)

Functional Release (FR) is a type of manual therapy we offer at Motive Training. It’s designed to improve mobility and reduce Pain. FR techniques can address soft tissue restrictions and improve joint function, enhancing overall movement and performance.

KINSTRETCH

KINSTRETCH is a unique mobility system we offer at Motive Training. It’s designed to develop maximum body control, usable ranges of motion, and improved posture. KINSTRETCH uses various techniques, including straps and manual assists, to achieve deep stretches, enhancing overall mobility and flexibility.

Learn more about KINSTRETCH at Motive Training.

Leave Better Than You Came

This is one of Motive Training’s tenets.

Our ultimate goal at Motive Training is to facilitate your personal growth and transformation. We strive to make you a better, stronger, happier, and more functional human being every time you walk out of our doors. Each session is an opportunity for you to evolve and improve, and before you know it, you’ll look back and realize the significant progress you’ve made.

Leave a little better every time you come; before you know it, six months have gone by, and you’re a drastically improved version of yourself from the first time you walked in.

That’s the goal.

Motive Training

Motive Training, a unique personal training organization, operates in Austin, Texas. We stand out by utilizing Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) principles to craft tailored exercise programs for individuals of all body types, sizes, and fitness levels.

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Move With Purpose

“Move With Purpose” is one of Motive Training’s tenets.

”When you move with purpose, you intentionally create an atmosphere in your body for growth and change. It’s that extra intent that really makes a difference in your health and fitness goals.” - Brian Murray, Founder of Motive Training.

We firmly believe that you have the power to achieve better results through better movement. While this may seem like a simple concept, the current fitness system often limits your potential, leaving health benefits and results untapped. With Motive Training, we aim to empower you to unlock your full potential and surpass your fitness goals.

Our goal with Motive is to flip the script. Say goodbye to traditional ideas about exercise, like that you need to barbell deadlift (or deadlift at all) to be “strong” or that your core needs to be as rigid as a steel beam to prevent back pain.

We’ll redefine what movement means to you, leaving you more well-rounded and pain-free than you thought possible.

We’ll put purpose back into trainin

No Pain = More Gain

This is one of Motive Training’s tenets.

The concept of no pain = more gain is not new, but it’s now more prominent across all gyms in the country.

The reality is that you’re bound to experience aches and pains, and you shouldn’t be scared of them. Instead, you should actively work toward reducing them and warding them off.

We still believe that being pain-free is the only way to longevity in and outside the gym, and we do everything we can to support our clients in this endeavor.

PAILs / RAILs ( Progressive / Regressive Angular Isometric Loading )

PAILs/RAILs is an isometric loading protocol designed to improve your end-range of motion (ROM) and muscular control around a joint. It involves two sequential isometric contractions:

PAIL (Progressive Angular Isometric Loading): This is the first contraction where you actively tense the muscle that’s being stretched, holding it for a brief period (usually around 6-10 seconds). Imagine gently pushing against a wall that’s not moving.

RAIL (Regressive Angular Isometric Loading): Here, you contract the opposing muscle group to gently pull yourself deeper into the stretch, again holding isometrically for a similar duration. Think of it as actively assisting your body into a slightly deeper stretch.

Benefits Of PAILs/RAILs:

  • Improved Flexibility and Mobility: PAILs/RAILs can help improve joint flexibility and range of motion by progressively challenging the lengthened muscle and then actively engaging the opposing muscles.
  • Enhanced Strength And Control: The isometric holds in both PAILs and RAILs engage your muscles, potentially improving muscular strength and control around the joint.
  • Reduced Injury Risk: Better flexibility and muscular control can help to prevent injuries caused by tightness or instability.

Learn more about PAILs/RAILs in this post we wrote.

Personal Training

Personal Training at Motive is not just about exercise. It’s a service provided by a certified professional who understands your unique fitness goals and needs. Our personal trainers design personalized exercise programs, provide instruction and motivation, and track your progress over time, ensuring that every step of your fitness journey is tailored to you.

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