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We Find What You Actually Need to Train
Motive Training is a South Austin studio built around assessment, strength, and mobility that holds up under load. We measure how your joints move and where your control runs out, then program from what we find instead of from what you assumed.
That work looks different for someone whose hips have spent nine hours a day in a chair than it does for someone training around a shoulder that has hurt for two years, which is why the assessment comes first every time.
Find Your Starting Point
Most people arrive here looking for one of a few things
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Personal Training
You want coaching, accountability, and a program built around your body and goals.
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Pain or Movement Limitations
Something hurts during training or everyday life and you want to understand why.
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Better Mobility
You want to improve joint control and movement quality. Our stretching classes use KINSTRETCH to build range of motion you can actually use.
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Online Mobility Training
You want guided mobility training you can follow anywhere.
How It Works
Our process begins with understanding how your body moves
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Assess first
We measure how far each joint moves and how much of that range you control, then build from what the measurement shows.
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Train with intent
Every session is built around what your assessment revealed. No guesswork. No copy-paste programming.
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Build strength that holds up
Strength you can use in the positions your body can get into, built to hold up under load.
This approach combines mobility training, strength development, and joint health into one system. Explore our programs →
Move With Purpose
"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."
Training should have direction. Every exercise should serve a reason. Every program should match the body doing the work.
Meet the founderClient Reviews
What clients say about the work
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Brian coaches with a level of clarity and intent that’s rare. The structure and accountability have made a big difference, and his ability to assess how I move, identify the real bottlenecks, and build a simple plan has helped me improve my strength and consistency.
Bret Kugelmass Founder, Last Energy -
I was 58 and felt like I had one foot in the grave. I had the resolve to change but needed help. Somehow, I found my way to Motive Training and a guy named Brian. He told me it wasn’t too late to change, and he could show me how to do it without getting hurt.
Larry Personal training client -
Brian was very helpful and knowledgeable about the exact exercises I needed for performance and staying pain-free. He’s easy to work with and goes above and beyond to help me improve.
Ricky Wysocki 2X World Champion, Pro Disc Golfer
FAQ
Common questions
What kind of gym is Motive Training?
A one-on-one personal training and mobility studio in St. Elmo, South Austin, at 714 Shelby Ln. It is not a group bootcamp or HIIT gym. Training is by appointment, and every program starts with a joint-by-joint movement assessment.
Most new clients start with the Motive Movement & Mobility Assessment, which runs up to 90 minutes. Personal training runs $105 to $125 an hour depending on commitment. The studio also teaches small KINSTRETCH stretching classes, pay what you can, and KINSTRETCH Online for $24 a month.
Do I need to be in pain to start?
No. Some people come to Motive because something hurts during training or everyday life. Others come because they want to move better, get stronger, and stay ahead of problems before they start.
Both are common starting points.
Should I start with personal training or a stretching class?
Personal training is the right start if you want an individualized program built around your body, your history, and specific goals, one-on-one with a coach adjusting things session to session. Our stretching classes are the in-studio option, built on the KINSTRETCH system, for people who want to build joint control and range of motion in a coached group setting instead.
If you're not sure which fits, book a free strategy session below and we'll help you figure out the right starting point based on what's actually going on with you.
What happens in the movement assessment?
The Motive Movement & Mobility Assessment runs up to 90 minutes, and you move for most of it. At each joint tied to what brought you in, we look at how far it moves, how much of that range you control, and what stops it when it won't go further.
You leave knowing where to focus first and how your training should be built from there. It costs $149. Once you are training, we retest every 8 to 12 weeks to see what moved.
Do I need to already be in shape to work with you?
No. Many people start at Motive while getting back into training or rebuilding strength after time away from exercise.
Programs are adjusted to match your current ability, experience, and goals.
What makes Motive Training different from a typical gym?
Training is one-on-one and by appointment, so your coach is watching you for the whole session and the floor is never crowded.
Your program comes from your assessment, and strength and mobility work happen in the same sessions. As your body changes, the program changes with it.
Can I work with Motive if I'm not in Austin?
Yes. Through Motive Mobility you can follow structured mobility training and take KINSTRETCH Online classes from anywhere.
This gives you access to the same mobility system we use in person.
How do I get started?
The best place to start is by booking a free strategy session using the calendar below.
On the call, tell us what you're dealing with, what you're working toward, and whether you're looking for help in Austin or online. From there we'll point you toward the best place to begin.
Train in South Austin
Built for people who care about lasting results
We coach athletes, professionals, and people getting back into training after time away, one-on-one and by appointment, in St. Elmo.
This is a coaching-driven space built around detail, intention, and long-term progress.
If you are looking for a coach to guide your training, learn more about working with a personal trainer in Austin.
Hours
- Mon – Fri
- 5AM – 8PM
- Sat – Sun
- 8AM – 2PM
From the Blog
The thinking behind how we coach
Next Step
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you're working toward and what you're dealing with. A short call is the best place to begin if you're interested in personal training, stretching classes, online mobility training, or if you just want guidance on the right next step.
Many people reach out because something hurts, training has stalled, or they want more structure than a typical gym provides. Others want experienced coaching and a clear plan. A short call lets us understand your goals, training background, and any limitations so we can point you toward the right option.