Meet Your Coach
Alex Russell, CSCS
Founder of Mountain Motiv3 | Outdoor Performance Coach
Mountain Motiv3 was built for people who love the outdoors but feel disconnected from it — not because they stopped caring, but because life got full.
As careers grow, responsibilities increase, and energy gets divided, many people slowly lose the readiness to say yes to the outdoor experiences that once mattered most. Not from lack of motivation, but from overload.
Why Basecamp Performance Exists
I’m Alex Russell, founder of Mountain Motiv3 and the coach behind Basecamp Performance.
My background is in human performance and rehabilitation. I hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and I’m a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). My work through Mountain Motiv3 focuses exclusively on performance training and education — not medical care.
Over time, I noticed the same pattern in myself and in the people I worked with.
When life was calm, traditional training plans worked.
When life got busy, they fell apart.
Long sessions, rigid schedules, and complex programming weren’t sustainable. And the result wasn’t just missed workouts. It was losing the confidence and readiness to say yes when outdoor opportunities showed up.
The Difference With Mountain Motiv3
Mountain Motiv3 isn’t built around constant coaching, endless customization, or perfect adherence.
It’s built around a repeatable readiness system designed to work during busy seasons, not just ideal ones.
The goal isn’t dependence.
It’s clarity.
Basecamp Performance applies this system week to week so you don’t have to constantly manage your training or start over every time life changes.
Performance should support life — not compete with it.
What I Believe
You don’t need more motivation, you need better structure
Training should create freedom, not obligation
Readiness matters more than intensity
Outdoor experiences are the point — training is preparation
That belief is what shapes every week inside Basecamp Performance.
If you’re looking for a way to stay capable outdoors without burning out or overhauling your life, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Mountain Motiv3.
A Few Things People Often Ask
Does Alex provide physical therapy or medical advice?
No. Mountain Motiv3 operates exclusively as a performance coaching and educational platform.
How is performance coaching different from physical therapy?
Physical therapy treats pain, injuries, and medical conditions. Performance coaching focuses on building strength, mobility, and real world capability.
Who is Mountain Motiv3 for?
People who value the outdoors and want to stay capable — even when life is busy.
Do I need to be fit already?
No. Basecamp Performance is designed for real people with real schedules.
What does “readiness” mean at Mountain Motiv3?
Having the energy and ability to say yes to outdoor adventure — even when life is busy.
Is this a workout program?
No. It’s a flexible training system, not a rigid plan or template.
What makes Mountain Motiv3 different from traditional fitness?
Less time. Less complexity. More sustainability.
What equipment do I need for Basecamp Performance?
Very little. Every training plan includes no-equipment alternatives, so training is never blocked by access or travel.
Recommended equipment (optional):
Light and heavy dumbbells (adjustable preferred)
Light and heavy kettlebell
Pull-up bar
Suspension trainer (TRX-style)
Resistance bands
Foam roller
Lacrosse ball
The system is designed so lack of equipment never stops your training. Barbell options are included for some exercises but are never required. Equipment simply expands your options as your readiness grows.
How do I get started?
Download the free Outdoor Readiness Blueprint.