Motion in Sync

Motion in Sync We help people bridge the gap between Injury Rehabilitation, Improved Quality of life and Performance
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09/29/2025

We may not have started in Cold Lake—but we’ve planted roots here.

Motion in Sync is proud to serve the Cold Lake community with purposeful training, injury rehab, and performance coaching. Whether you’re a youth athlete, recovering from injury or want to develop resilience and defy the negative impact of the aging process—this is where your journey starts.

📍 Local coaching. Science-backed methods. Real results.

09/28/2025

Our annual deadbug challenge starts on October 11. Learn my and join the fun in our Private challenge group. The link will be in the first comment.

No matter which option you choose if you stick this out you will start feeling stronger and better in your own body.

All welcome!

09/28/2025

Injury Prevention

Some people say you can’t prevent injuries through movement and exercise.

It’s true—you can’t stop all injuries. For example, a collision in sport or a car accident is outside of our control.

But here’s the reality: many injuries are not random. They often come from weakness, muscular imbalances, poor coordination, faulty movement patterns, or gaps in motor control. On top of that, deficits in the brain–body connection (neurological function) play a huge role in how resilient you are.

By improving strength, movement control, coordination, and neurological function, we can:

• Reduce the likelihood of non-contact injuries.
• Help youth athletes move and perform better in their sport.
• Help adults move with more confidence, reduce flare-ups, and feel better in everyday life.
• Even lower the severity of unavoidable injuries when they do happen.

This is what we focus on—building resilience that pays off now and for years to come.

Rotation matters.Your ability to rotate well is a key part of building injury resilience. When rotation breaks down, it ...
09/27/2025

Rotation matters.

Your ability to rotate well is a key part of building injury resilience. When rotation breaks down, it often shows up as pain or discomfort in the feet, ankles, knees, hips, spine, shoulders, or even the neck.

The problem isn’t that we don’t rotate—it’s that we often rotate from the wrong places. Areas that should stay stable end up moving too much, while the areas designed to rotate become stiff and restricted.

At Motion in Sync, we train rotation the way the body was built to move—through the full body, both loaded and unloaded, with control and at different speeds.

The human body is designed for rotation. When we lose it, we lose efficiency—and increase the risk of injury.

Have you ever started exercising with the best intentions, only to have an old injury flare up or to feel so sore you ju...
09/26/2025

Have you ever started exercising with the best intentions, only to have an old injury flare up or to feel so sore you just gave up?

That’s the cycle many people find themselves in — and it often happens because we try to jump too quickly into high-intensity training after rehab, or without the right foundation in place.

Think of your journey after an injury as a spectrum:

On one end is the acute rehab phase (usually performed by a therapist who specializes in this stage) — reducing pain, restoring basic function, and getting you moving again.

Next comes the final phase of rehab (this is where we shine) — addressing exactly what you need to perform at your best in life and in the physical activities you enjoy, with the least risk of re-injury. This includes identifying and improving compensations, weaknesses, imbalances, coordination, and movement dysfunction.

From there, the focus shifts to developing your physical capabilities: movement quality, athleticism, resilience to injury, and all the physical qualities that help you function at your best.

The truth? Most people should train in the middle of this spectrum for the majority of the time — developing and improving movement foundations and quality, confidence, resilience, and physical qualities that support our goals now and as we age.

At Motion in Sync, our goal is to meet you where you are on this continuum, then safely and effectively guide you forward. Whether you’re just coming out of rehab, still managing a chronic issue, or simply looking to become the best version of yourself, we’ll help you train smart, progress steadily, and stay injury-resilient.

First time at Motion in Sync? Here’s what to expect:💬 We’ll talk about your goals and injury history🧠 We’ll assess how y...
09/24/2025

First time at Motion in Sync? Here’s what to expect:
💬 We’ll talk about your goals and injury history
🧠 We’ll assess how your body moves
🏋️‍♀️ You’ll leave with a plan that fits YOU

No guesswork. Just smart coaching.

🔎 Check out our FAQ Highlight for more common questions!

👋 Meet the mind behind Motion in Sync: Brenden Barton, BSc Hons (BioKinetics), CSCS, P.KinBrenden created MIS to offer C...
09/22/2025

👋 Meet the mind behind Motion in Sync: Brenden Barton, BSc Hons (BioKinetics), CSCS, P.Kin

Brenden created MIS to offer Cold Lake and surrounding areas something unique—a smarter, science-backed path from injury to performance.

Brenden has spent over 17 years in the trenches—both in South Africa and Canada—helping people move, recover, and perform at their best. With a BSc Honors in Human Movement Science and Biokinetics, and as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Brenden developed Motion in Sync to bridge the gaping hole between injury rehabilitation and performance in both life and sport.

Through his years of working with athletes and youth at all levels—a passion he still carries today—Brenden noticed a concerning trend: more and more adults and youth were struggling with chronic or recurring injuries. He wanted to find ways to positively impact this very real problem. That drive shaped Motion in Sync’s approach—taking clients beyond “just pain-free” to rebuilding Physical Qualities and Brain-Body Connection so they can thrive now and as they age.

Brenden specializes in:
-Helping clients find and address the causes of chronic injury or issues in the body
-3D true functional fitness — training the physical qualities needed to thrive in life and sport, now and as we age, in all planes
-Neurological activation and brain-body connection — improving the efficiency of how the brain and nervous system organizes movement
-Helping adults 40+ reclaim lost athleticism, vitality, and confidence
-Long-term athletic development for youth — reducing injury risk and building lasting foundations for success in sport and life

09/20/2025

Think our programs are only for elite athletes and the elite few? Think again.

Our model bridges the gap between Injury Rehabilitation and Performance/Function

We help:
• Everyday adults move well, athletically and pain-free
• Youth build proper foundations and progress appropriately and intelligently
• Injured clients return to sport or life confidently and physically ready

Smart training. Long-term results. Train for life

Try it and feel the difference.

🚨 Only 5 Spots Left! 🚨We’re opening the doors for just five more people to join our Adult Large Group Training programs ...
09/20/2025

🚨 Only 5 Spots Left! 🚨

We’re opening the doors for just five more people to join our Adult Large Group Training programs — GOFIT and Reboot & Function.

After that, intake will close for a period of time. Why? Because we want to make sure every single person who joins gets the absolute best experience possible:
✅ Focused coaching in a supportive environment
✅ Full access to the added benefits of being a Motion in Sync member
✅ A program that helps you move better, feel stronger, and thrive now and as you age

Our goal isn’t just to fill classes — it’s to give you a training experience that’s truly transformational. That means keeping the group size manageable so we can give each member the attention they deserve.

👉 If you’ve been thinking about starting, now’s the time. Once these 5 spots are gone, intake closes.

📩 Message us today to grab your spot before they’re gone!

Wondering whether to train solo or in a group?🔹Large Group Training: Relaxed but professional atmosphere, no egos, train...
09/18/2025

Wondering whether to train solo or in a group?

🔹Large Group Training: Relaxed but professional atmosphere, no egos, train with intention, have fun

🔸 Small Group Personal Training : Individualized strategy for your specific needs and goals

Whichever you choose, you’ll be guided by coaches who know how to get results—safely and effectively. We bring the science, you just show up consistently and reap the rewards

➡️ Message us to try your first class!

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#8 5606 54th Street
Cold Lake, AB
T9M1K5

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+17805940133

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Motion in Sync - What we do

At Motion in Sync our aim to to get people moving efficiently as part of their overall goal. Through our assessment our aim is to find and address causes of injury, movement dysfunction and potential biomechanical causes of reductions in the ability to perform optimally in sport, training and everyday life. We then incorporate strategies to address any problem areas, as part of the clients overall goal.

We offer the following services:


  • Rehabilitation, Prevention and Control of chronic or recurring injury or pain through the use of exercise, biomechanical and postural correction and related modalities

  • We prescribe exercise programs to treat, prevent and control chronic illness and improve quality of life