Exercise Is Health

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie share stories about changes they have noticed within themselves as a result of lifting slowly. A question that often comes up is, "Does lifting slowly actually make a difference for your health, or is it just something you recommend?". Check out this week's episode to hear what Julie and Charlie have experienced within their own bodie...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie rehash a unique activity they introduced during the One Workout Away Challenge . Every Wednesday during the OWA Challenge they would ask the participants to answer one question with the first thing that came to mind. The answers were both fun and insightful, showcasing common themes that many believe about health and wellness. Check o...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with meditation expert Josephine Atluri to discuss some of the most common barriers that people face when they first try meditating and how to break those barriers down. Josephine discusses her personal journey with mediation, what she found to help herself meditate consistently, and the top tips she gives her clients to be a...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss some simple yet often overlooked concepts that you can utilize to help you recover faster from your workouts. Workout recovery is typically thought to happen from the activities that occur once you finish exercising, but there are a some important things you can do before and during your workouts that will help you recover bet...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss the idea of exercising every day and how much volume actually needs to be done when first starting out. If you are new to exercising and want to be able to do so consistently, listen up! Julie and Charlie will share insights and ideas to help you make sure you are able to continue to build your health with exercise for years t...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie look at the topic of "how do I begin exercising" and discuss how a woman over 50 years of age should start. There are many considerations to keep in mind if you want to exercise consistently, and they break down their top tips for helping you do just that. Check out the details in this week's episode! If you are looking for a way to e...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss three things that you can start doing now to improve the health of your muscles. Having healthy muscles is a key to being able to exercise consistently, which is the key to your health overall. If you are wanting to be able to exercise consistently and make sure your muscles stay healthy in the process, this conversation is fo...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with world-renowned sleep expert Dr. Kirk Parsley . Dr. Parsley dives into why we need to sleep, how it helps us to be healthy and live longer, and what simple things we can all do to improve our sleep. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! To connect with Dr. Parsley, be sure to find him on his website here as...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss a commonly-held belief that there isn't a reason to exercise if you don't have an exercise goal. However, this could not be further from the truth. Julie and Charlie discuss why most exercise goals actually make you less likely to exercise long-term, how you have a greater chance of improving your health if you don't have a go...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss one of the more controversial exercise machines - the leg press - and dive into why you should be using it. From the belief that the leg press is "not functional" to the idea that using it is a complete waste of time, they confront these stigmas head on and explain why not only is it an extremely valuable piece of equipment, b...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with Jenn Malecha , who specializes in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and Transformational Coaching, to discuss fatigue, weight gain, and the connection between the thyroid, gut, liver, and HPA axis. If you are constantly feeling like you are in a fog or are unable to drop weight no matter what diet you try, then listen up!...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss a huge event that is taking place this weekend (Saturday, April 17, 2021) - the Schaumburg Health Summit 2021 ! Back in 2019, Julie and Charlie ran the first-ever Schaumburg Health Summit, but this year's event is going to look a bit different for two main reasons: 1. It is 100% VIRTUAL, and 2. It is 100% FREE. Check out all o...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie dive into the science of exercising every day. What changes do people often see with their health when they start exercising more consistently? This is the third installment of this three-part series, so to get more the full story of exercising every day, be sure to listen to Part 1 and Part 2, as well. Check out all of the science de...

This week on  the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie continue their discussion on exercising every day; whether it is something you should consider doing; and, if so, how you should go about doing it. They build off of last week's episode , which introduced the idea of exercise that uses your body versus exercise that (re)builds your body. But there is more to the story than just how y...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss exercising every day, whether it is something you should consider doing, and if it could actually be bad for you. This is the first of a three-part series where they break down some different ways to be thinking about exercising to build your health. Check out the details in this week's episode! Do you want to learn how to imp...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Shawn Baker of MeatRx and author of The Carnivore Diet  to discuss the Carnivore Diet. What is the Carnivore Diet? Won't eating meat increase your risk of disease? Are we as humans actually designed to eat meat? All of these questions and more are answered in this exciting interview. Check out this week's episode for...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss some popular exercises for your chest and shoulder muscles, the similarities and differences between them, and why you might strategically choose to do one exercise versus another. If you have ever thought that all pressing exercises are the same, think again! This conversation highlights some key points that are crucial to yo...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with world-renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf to discuss her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess . Dr. Leaf discusses what is meant by "mental mess", why we all have thoughts that seem beyond our control, and what we can do about it. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! To connect with Dr....

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about the potential that a workout may do more harm than good. If you are a cardio lover, or if you know one, then listen up! Cardio can create tremendous health benefits, but at some point it may be breaking your body down instead of building it up. Check out this week's episode for the details! I...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Jody Stanislaw  to discuss how nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors influence the management of type 1 diabetes. As a type 1 diabetic herself, Dr. Jody specializes in helping other type 1 diabetics navigate the natural changes that come with diabetes through providing education, support, and guidance on h...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss one of the most common reasons why people drop off from their workouts this time of year - their body doesn't feel well because it isn't tolerating their workouts. If you find yourself achy, beat up, or sore from your workouts and are not wanting to exercise because of that, listen up! Julie and Charlie have five tips that can...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss the idea of 10,000 steps - what it is good for, what it is NOT good for, why most people are doing it wrong, and why you NEED to be doing some version of it every single day in order to stay healthy. If you have ever wondered what the big deal is about doing 10,000 steps every day, or if you are someone who feels compelled to...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss an exercise-related question that most of the fitness industry seems to overlook. However, making this one change in your workouts that they discuss can completely transform how you experience your workouts. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! This week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about maintaining muscle with age. There are a number of myths floating around about what is actually necessary to maintain muscle as you enter and progress through middle age, and Julie and Charlie cut right through those to give you exactly what you need to know. Check out all of the details in t...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie are discussing joint degradation such as arthritis and disc issues. Are these conditions the primary issue for most people, or are they simply a symptom of a bigger underlying issue? Furthermore, is there anything that can be done to either help with or completely resolve joint degradation issues outside of surgical interventions? Che...