Blog With Purpose
4 articles on Athletic Performance from the Motive Training coaching team.
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July 28, 2026
Why the same shoulder and elbow keep flaring up for Austin's league and recreational tennis players, and what closes the gap between a hard-hit serve and a joint that can actually control it.
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July 21, 2026
Why grappling and striking volume alone doesn't build joint control, with the research on hip and shoulder demands, and where restrictions actually come from for Austin's BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai athletes.
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July 14, 2026
Why climbing doesn't automatically build the shoulder and hip control climbers assume it does, with the research on strength versus stretching for injury prevention, and what actually closes the gap for Austin's ABP, Crux, and Greenbelt crowd.
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January 31, 2026
Austin is America's Pickleball Capital—and its players are getting hurt. Here's what the sport actually demands from your joints, and how to prepare for it.
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