Exercise Is Health

Self-sabotage is something many people experience but few people talk about. While we may all have the best intentions for being healthy, most of us have habits that can cause us to fall short of our goals. But what if these self-sabotaging habits actually are there to protect you? How could you identify them and break through them to reach the health goals you desire? On this week's episode of th...

Have you ever wondered if you would actually be able to exercise consistently? Do you ever feel like there is just too much going on in life, or that you lack the discipline to stick to a workout plan? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast , this is exactly what Julie and Charlie are talking about. What steps can you follow to not have to rely solely on discipline and willpower...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie  discuss one of the biggest questions that so many people face -- what is the first step I should take to exercise for my health? While mainstream fitness may lead you to believe that you need to just do it and start any way you can, Julie and Charlie have a very different take... And it doesn't have anything to do with exercise. If y...

Low back pain is one of the most prevalent health issues Americans face. Unfortunatley, many of the mainstream solutions either require surgical intervention, pharmaceutical intervention, or are just plain ineffective. However, there is a better way to address low back pain. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ankur Dave to discuss the us...

Do your workouts leave you feeling achy and sore? If so, listen up! It doesn't have to be this way! There are some very specific things you can change during your workouts in order to reduce the soreness you feel after them. And - great news - making these changes will actually increase your results ! Check out the details of what these changes are and how to implement them in this week's episode...

Do you ever get to the end of the work day and find that you have been sitting for the majority of it? If staying moving throughout the day is one of the most important things you can do for your health, how do you make sure to consistently get it in? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast , Julie & Charlie discuss this question in depth. They give you practical tips that you ca...

Does doing advanced exercises mean you have to do crazy exercises? This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down to discuss this misconception that is commonly portrayed in the fitness industry -- that the "advanced" version of an exercise means the "craziness" factor increases. If you are looking for ways to advance your workouts without advancing the craziness, listen...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with registered dietitian and author Toni Marinucci to discuss the topic of "how we diet like we date". What does this concept mean and how can it completely transform your perspective on dieting? Toni has the answers. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Interested in connecting with Toni? Be sure to check ou...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie dive into a common belief in the fitness industry, which is that what you use when you exercise (i.e. your tools) influences the results you get from your exercise, and in particular when it comes to building muscle. If you are wanting to build muscle, and especially if it is for health reasons, then listen up! Will the equipment you...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss two of the biggest troubles many people run into with their workouts: 1. Staying Consistent and 2. Feeling Lousy After. You are only able to get the health benefits of exercise if you are able to exercise in the first place, so how can you make sure you are able to keep up with your workouts if you are constantly feeling lousy...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss some things that are imperative to keep in mind if you want to make sure your health stays intact as you pursue different workout goals. So often we can lose sight of how our health is doing when we get motivated to accomplish certain goals like losing weight or running our first 5K. However, the only way the achievement of th...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss some key things to keep in mind as you look to build your health in the New Year. Too often the activities that are supposed to be health-promoting end up being detrimental to our health, leaving us in worse shape than we started. Avoid this trap by doing some specific things with your actions and mindset in 2022 and beyond. C...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie take on one of the biggest misconceptions of the fitness industry - that form is important to care about when exercising - and explain why it doesn't matter at all. If you are all about focusing on your form when you workout and making sure you are doing exercises correctly, listen up! You may be creating some serious issues for yours...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss something that is on everybody's mind this time of year - the holidays - and why they are the best time for YOU to start exercising. Even though the holidays can feel like the busiest time of the year, they are actually the perfect time for you to get your workouts going, and not for the reasons you're thinking... Check out th...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie dive into the numbers... Or, rather, they dive into the idea of the numbers that would actually be worthwhile for you to track with your workouts if you are invested in improving your health. Spoiler alert, they are not the ones that the mainstream fitness industry promotes as important. Check out the details in this week's episode! W...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss one of their core concepts for making sure that your exercise builds the health of your body instead of breaking it down. If you have ever heard them mention the idea of "body-matching" but aren't sure what it is, this episode will help fill in the missing pieces. Check out this week's episode for all the details of what body-...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss a concept that most people are familiar with but take a different angle than many have heard before. Improving flexibility is often thought to lead to improved function, but rarely is this the case. Instead, there is something completely different that you can aim to work on that will improve both your function and flexibility...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss a listener-submitted question about rest time between sets of your workout. If you go into your workouts only thinking about the time you are exercising, you are missing a huge opportunity! Your rest times can have a tremendous influence on your results, but you need to know what things to consider in order to choose your rest...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie explore the idea of being "too tired" to exercise. When you are at the end of a long day but you still haven't done your workout, should you force yourself to exercise or just call it a night and move on? If you have ever felt like you would exercise but you are too tired, this conversation is for you. Check out the details in this we...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie explore a topic that is not frequently discussed in the mainstream media - the idea that lifting weights is actually necessary to keep your heart healthy. While most of the fitness world focuses on cardio to improve heart health, the fact is that resistance training is a vital component of keeping your heart strong and functioning wel...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie recap everything that has happened over the past four years as they celebrate 200 episodes! For 200 consecutive weeks they have brought you fresh content every Wednesday to teach you how to build your health through exercise. Join in on the discussion to relive all of the best moments from the past 200 episodes and learn where things...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss an issue that many people who try to exercise consistently face -- boredom, especially when it comes to lifting weights. How can you get past the "Meh..." feeling of certain workouts if you still want to get the health benefits of doing them? If you have ever felt this way, listen up! There are some details in this week's epis...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie give their top tips for those who are just starting out or starting to get back into the swing of exercising again after an extended time off. What should you do when you first begin? How should you prioritize your workout time? What should you focus on to get the most sustainable results? Check out this week's episode for answers to...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss their unique perspective around a common topic that most of the mainstream fitness world has backwards. While many alleged experts tout walking as the "best" form of exercise, the truth is that walking leaves much to be desired from a health and function perspective. If you have ever wondered if walking by itself is enough aer...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss a question that often comes up when people are trying to figure out how to get into the swing of working out consistently. If you have ever wondered what some of the pros and cons are between exercising at home versus at the gym, listen up! You are going to love this conversation as they dive into some things you probably have...