Everyday function
Start with everyday function: choosing a meaningful movement goal
Start with what matters to you: choosing an everyday movement goal and explaining what you notice in a conversation about individual support at CMAR.
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Founder and CMAR practitioner
Brent “BJ” LaGrange
Brent founded CMAR in 2000. His work brings together muscle activation, biomechanical education, and individualized Purposeful Motions.
He works with people navigating recovery, everyday physical challenges, and athletic goals, with an emphasis on listening, movement awareness, and practical function.
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Muscle function & movement
GLP-1 Weight Loss and Muscle Function: Why I Look Beyond the Scale
What does GLP-1 weight loss mean for muscle function? Brent LaGrange explains the research, CMAR's assessment approach and what to discuss with your clinician.
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Purposeful Motions™ and Less-ercises: what the names mean
Understand CMAR’s Purposeful Motion method, Purposeful Motions library and Less-ercise program, and how education differs from individual care.
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What Does Muscle Activation Mean at CMAR?
Learn how CMAR uses individual assessment, hands-on work and reassessment to select Purposeful Motions for a programme that reflects your individual needs.
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What to bring to a muscle activation conversation
Prepare for a muscle activation conversation with five useful notes, questions about your care, and a simple way to contact CMAR without oversharing.
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