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Motive Training Motive Training is a personal training organization that will teach you how to move with purpose. Don't leave results on the table.

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KINSTRETCH classes in full effect. đŸ’ȘđŸ»Come through and try a mobility class at Motive Training for FREE.Never heard of KI...
03/01/2026

KINSTRETCH classes in full effect. đŸ’ȘđŸ»

Come through and try a mobility class at Motive Training for FREE.

Never heard of KINSTRETCH before? No worries. The class structure is beginner friendly, joint-focused, and progressive every time you show up.

Link in bio to sign up. đŸ§˜đŸ»

02/13/2026

Most people don’t actually know what stretching is.

They think it means:
‱ Sit in a position
‱ Feel a pull
‱ Hold it for 30 seconds
‱ Assume that’s enough

That’s a version of stretching. It’s just a very limited one.

In our world, stretching is a tool. And tools only work if you understand what they’re for.

You can hang out in a position and hope your body adapts.

Or you can treat that position like training. Create tension. Actively pull yourself deeper. Spend time there with intention. Progress it week to week.

One is exposure.
The other is practice under load.

When someone says “stretching doesn’t work,” they’re usually talking about the casual version. No real structure behind it. No progression model. No reason for the body to change.

If you start applying training principles to mobility—effort, dosage, consistency, progression—it stops being random.

Before you write stretching off completely, it’s worth asking:

What exactly are you doing when you say you stretch?

Mobility only works when it becomes training.If you’re looking for KINSTRETCH in Austin, this is our weekly schedule at ...
02/09/2026

Mobility only works when it becomes training.

If you’re looking for KINSTRETCH in Austin, this is our weekly schedule at Motive Training. Each day has a clear purpose, so you’re not guessing your way into “mobility work” and hoping it sticks.

Weekly schedule.

Monday 6:15 pm. KINSTRETCH + Strength (Lower) with Brian Murray.

Tuesday 5:30 pm. KINSTRETCH Foundations (Full Body) with Stone Talamantes.

Wednesday 6:15 pm. KINSTRETCH + Coiling with Brian Cassady.

Thursday 5:30 pm. KINSTRETCH + Strength (Upper) with Brian Murray.

Sunday 10:15 am. KINSTRETCH Restore with Brian Cassady.

How to pick your first class.
- New to mobility training. Start Tuesday (Foundations).
- You lift and want this to carry over. Start on Monday or Thursday.
- You want to work on athletic performance, or your spine feels “fragile.” Take Wednesday.
- You need a reset, but still want to stay consistent. Take Sunday.

First class is free. Link in bio to get started!

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01/19/2026

This is clipped from , our online mobility platform.

If your spine rotation feels stuck, twisting harder usually isn’t the answer.

Rotation in the spine is often a second-order result of segmentation. When you don’t have access to flexion and extension, you’re missing space. When you’re missing space, you’ll “find” rotation by compensating somewhere else.

That’s why we don’t always start by chasing more rotation or lateral motion. We start by owning flexion/extension positions and building segmentation first.

Create space; then rotation shows up cleaner.

Hopefully this helps clean up some ideas around how the spine works. Follow for more mobility training and joint health tips.

Get access to KINSTRETCH Online for $19/month or train with us in person in Austin, TX.

Improve shoulder and elbow mobility, reduce pain, and stay on the court longer.This Saturday at Motive Training, I’m tea...
01/12/2026

Improve shoulder and elbow mobility, reduce pain, and stay on the court longer.

This Saturday at Motive Training, I’m teaching a free KINSTRETCH clinic for pickleball and all paddle sports. Tennis, padel, and racquet athletes who rely on strong, resilient upper bodies will benefit.

We’ll focus specifically on the shoulders and elbows—the joints that take the most stress during swings, reaches, and quick reactions—and show you how to train them with intention using KINSTRETCH principles so your movement actually carries over to play.

This class is for all levels. If you deal with stiffness, nagging aches, or want more confidence and control through your upper body, you’ll get real value from this session.

Bring a mat and water. You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately, on and off the court.

Link in bio to reserve your spot. đŸŽŸđŸ„’đŸ“

01/04/2026

Most people don’t actually finish a step.

When you walk or run, your big toe should be the final point of contact that helps drive your body forward.
When that doesn’t happen, hip extension disappears, the glute stops contributing, and movement turns into shuffling.

This split squat variation slows the process down so you can feel how the big toe, hip, and glute work together to create forward motion.

This is about restoring options, not forcing positions.
It’s one piece of a larger system focused on how you actually move.

Train this properly inside KINSTRETCH Online.

Link in bio. đŸ’ȘđŸ»

12/28/2025

RAILs Is An ISOMETRIC

PAILs and RAILs are about training end range on purpose.
In this clip, hip flexion is pulling the leg closer to the chest, which drives the hamstring deeper into its working range. The front side of the hip turns on, the tailbone stays back, and the position stays anchored.

If the foot lifts, something moved.
‹That means you’re no longer at end range.

RAILs is an isometric.
‹Nothing should move unless we intentionally change the goal.

This is pulled directly from our KINSTRETCH Online library, where we break down how to build usable range and control, not just stretch.

Save this and explore the full classes in KINSTRETCH Online.

Link in bio.

Another 3-day weekend in the books .Learned a ton (as always). Thanks for having us. đŸ™đŸ»đŸ’ȘđŸ»
12/07/2025

Another 3-day weekend in the books .

Learned a ton (as always). Thanks for having us. đŸ™đŸ»đŸ’ȘđŸ»

A few of our 2026 mobility clinics are live on Eventbrite.We’re starting the year with focused KINSTRETCH sessions for r...
12/04/2025

A few of our 2026 mobility clinics are live on Eventbrite.

We’re starting the year with focused KINSTRETCH sessions for runners, pickleball players, and anyone in Austin who wants to move with more confidence and less pain. Each clinic breaks down the joints and positions you rely on most so you can train smarter and stay injury-free.

If you want to improve how your body feels, these sessions will help you understand what your joints need and how to train them with purpose.

See all upcoming events and reserve your spot through the link in bio.

I’ll be layering in more events soon. See you in 2026.

-Brian

12/01/2025

Hip Flexion Passive Range Holds

Most people fold their spine when they try to lift their leg, which kills the hip flexion you’re actually trying to train.

In this drill, I walk Shei through a passive range hold for straight-leg hip flexion from a figure-4 setup. The goal is simple: keep the pelvis pulled back, keep the leg locked out, and move your body toward the leg instead of letting the leg cheat its way higher.

It’s harder than it looks, and it teaches real control at the end range.

If you want more of this work, you can join us for KINSTRETCH in Austin or train with me through KINSTRETCH Online.

 at  was a hit. Thank you all for coming! đŸ’ȘđŸ»
11/29/2025

at was a hit. Thank you all for coming! đŸ’ȘđŸ»

Don’t Forget: FREE KINSTRETCH at Pinthouse Brewing this Saturday at 10:00 AM. We’re taking class outside the gym and int...
11/24/2025

Don’t Forget: FREE KINSTRETCH at Pinthouse Brewing this Saturday at 10:00 AM.

We’re taking class outside the gym and into one of my favorite South Austin spots. Stone Talamantes will be teaching a full-body, all-levels session focused on helping you improve joint health, move better, and feel stronger. Same system we use at Motive Training, just in a different setting.

What to know:
‱ Free, all-levels KINSTRETCH class.
‱ Location: Pinthouse Brewing on E Ben White đŸș
‱ Bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothes, and water đŸ§˜â€â™‚ïžđŸ’§

Come train with us, then hang for a bit after. Save your spot through the link in our bio.

Address

714 Shelby Lane, STE E
Austin, TX
78745

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 8pm
Tuesday 5am - 8pm
Wednesday 5am - 8pm
Thursday 5am - 8pm
Friday 5am - 8pm
Saturday 5am - 12pm
Sunday 5am - 12pm

Telephone

+15126237431

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