Motive Training

The challenge with Instagram is that many of you already know this; it’s the untapped audience who doesn’t.

But mobility is something everyone needs. It’s not ancillary to your regular strength work; it is PART of the work.

Mobility isn’t just stretching.

It’s learning.

It’s going internal and digging into areas of the body that you may have unintentionally ignored.

It’s tackling the things you’re not good at head-on.

Because mobility training doesn’t give you wedges to squat on when your ankles are tight, it says, “Let’s spend 30 minutes in deep, loaded, intentional stretching in positions your ankle clearly avoids.”

And that’s why we love it.

It’s the closest thing to making you a more complete human being, giving you strength in versatility.

I live and breathe this stuff for a reason.

Come to a class. Try it for free.

We’ll handle the rest.

-Brian

(Written from the heart. No AI slop here)

Big shoutout to and everyone who came to last Saturday.

We’re thinking of doing quarterly KINSTRETCH there—who is in? 💪🏻

Always a pleasure to work with the legend, .

Thanks for making another pitstop at Motive on your way to another Championship this year. 👊🏻💪🏻🥏

I’m going to massage school.

Motive is also moving into a bigger space in 2027, at least double our current size.

Those two things are connected, and I want to tell you why.

For years, it’s been hard to find manual therapy that thinks about the body the way we do. Most bodywork is built around relaxation or chasing pain to its location. That’s not wrong. It just rarely connects back to training in a way that actually changes how someone moves.

The bigger reason is Functional Release, the manual therapy side of FRC and KINSTRETCH. Same scientific framework; same way of thinking about joints, tissue, and the nervous system. The techniques are designed to do what passive stretching can’t: create real change in tissue and immediately train it through active movement.

To practice FR on clients, you need to be a licensed manual therapist. Massage school is the route to that license in Texas.

What this means for you:

You could come in, get assessed, receive specific manual treatment for a tissue restriction (if needed), and immediately train that range in the same session. Most manual therapists don’t coach mobility this way. Most coaches can’t do hands-on work. Putting both under one roof, applied by the same person, using the same framework, is rare.

In the short term, I’ll be in the gym fewer hours during school. The team is ready for it, and we’re actively hiring strong candidates. Your training won’t suffer.

Motive is still a coaching gym. Strength, mobility, and long-term joint health are still the core of what we do. Manual therapy is an addition, not a redirection.

More good things to come. 👊🏻💪🏻

Brian

Two free classes are coming up.

May 9 - Coffee + Mobility at Spokesman. We’re running a full KINSTRETCH session focused on your hips, shoulders, and spine. The goal is to build real mobility, joint control, and strength—not just stretch it out. Bring a mat. Stick around after for coffee and good company.

May 16 - KINSTRETCH at Pinthouse Brewing. Same idea, different spot. We’re bringing the class to one of South Austin’s best breweries. All levels welcome. Bring a mat, show up ready to move.

Both are free. Both are open to anyone. Link in bio to grab your spot.

Cap10K in the books! Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting us. 🙏🏻🏃🏻‍♂️

We’re hiring at Motive Training.

We’re looking for a coach who understands that training is more than just workouts—someone who cares about how people move, how they feel, and how they progress over time.

This isn’t a volume gym. Our work is built around assessments, mobility, and individualized programming. The goal is to help people get out of pain, move better, and build strength that actually carries over.

If you’re interested in learning how we train and being part of a smaller, focused environment, reach out. Or if you know someone who might be a good fit, please connect me with them.

DM me or head to our website under Careers With Purpose (link in bio).

-Brian

Stiff, tight, or just not moving the way you want to?

☕️ Coffee + Mobility at Spokesman 🧘🏼‍♂️

Join us for a FREE guided mobility session designed to help you move and feel better.

This class is built on KINSTRETCH and Functional Range Conditioning. We will focus on improving control and strength in your hips, shoulders, and spine while giving you a better understanding of how your joints actually work.

This is not just stretching. The goal is to build mobility you can use in your workouts and in your day to day life.

Bring a yoga mat. We will have a few extras if needed.

After the session, stick around for coffee, a DJ set, and time to hang out.

📆 May 9 at 11am - 12pm
📍Spokesman Coffee in St. Elmo

Link in bio to RSVP!

We’re starting our Cap10K prep runs!

This Sunday (March 22), we’ll begin with a restorative, run-focused KINSTRETCH at 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM, then head out for a 2–3 mile run right after. Moderate pace. Nothing crazy.

This is a good entry point if you’re getting back into running or want to move better while building some consistency.

We’ll be doing these every weekend leading up to the race.

You don’t need to be signed up for the Cap10K to join. Just show up and run.

Link in bio to sign up for KINSTRETCH and/or the group runs. DM me if you need any help.

-Brian