May 2, 2026
Looking Toward 2027: Why I'm Going to Massage School
A note from Brian on what's ahead for Motive Training in 2027, why I'm enrolling in massage school, and how manual therapy fits how we coach movement.
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11 articles on Motive Training from the Motive Training coaching team.
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June 10, 2025
Always Be a Student: Why Learning Drives Everything We Do at Motive Training
At Motive Training, progress comes from staying curious. How a student mindset changes both clients and coaches, and why learning underpins how we work.
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June 10, 2025
Do More With Less: Why Simplicity Wins in Strength, Mobility, and Progress
Why doing less, when done with purpose, produces better results in mobility and strength, and how focused training delivers more at Motive Training.
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June 10, 2025
Feel Better, Move Better: Mobility, Strength, and Consistency in Austin
How becoming mobile, strong, and consistent improves quality of life in Austin, and why feel better, move better is the foundation of real wellness.
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June 10, 2025
Leave Better Than You Came: The Outcome-Driven Standard at Motive Training
Leave better than you came is a standard, not a slogan. How assessment-driven, joint-first programming makes every session move you somewhere specific.
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June 10, 2025
Move With Purpose: The Philosophy That Guides Everything We Do
Why Move With Purpose is more than a motto. How intentional movement leads to strength, mobility, and lasting results at our South Austin studio.
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June 10, 2025
No Pain = More Gain: Redefining Progress Without Suffering
Pain isn't a sign of progress, it's a signal. How Motive Training builds strength and resilience by addressing pain at the source with joint-first work.
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May 18, 2025
Inside the New Era of Motive Training
Brian Murray on selling the Grand Rapids location, doubling down on assessment-based coaching in Austin, and why KINSTRETCH became core to how we run.
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March 24, 2025
The Missing Link in Your Fitness Journey
Discover why combining precise assessments with targeted training is crucial for your fitness progress. Stop the guesswork—start moving forward with Motive Training.
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February 18, 2025
What a First Visit to Motive Training Actually Looks Like
A walkthrough of what actually happens at Motive Training in St. Elmo, from the assessment that starts every program to the small-group format of a KINSTRETCH class.
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December 10, 2021
I'm Brian Murray, And This Is My Journey - Motive Training
Read more about our Founder, Brian Murray, and his journey to health and take a deep dive into why he created Motive Training.
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