Exercise Is Health

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss exercise principles that you should be following if you want to strengthen your hips.  With outdoor activities on the rise this time of year, your hips may be taking on more stress than they are accustomed to.  Activities such as running, biking, and golf can all cause aches and pains in the hips if your muscles are not working...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie answer listener-submitted questions about exercise and health. This month, they are answering a golf-specific question regarding what exercises are must-do's for golfers.  There are a lot of myths out there about what golfers need to do in the gym to maximize their ability on the course, and Julie and Charlie cut through all of them t...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ashish Bhatia of Oak Dermatology to discuss techniques and treatments for preventing and managing skin cancer.  They dive into the different types of skin cancer, how it develops, what you can do to help prevent it, and what the most researched-backed options are to treat it.  Dr. Bhatia and his colleagues at Oak Der...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast , Julie and Charlie discuss a common issue not only in the U.S., but throughout most developed countries - the many effects of stiff and supportive shoes.  Often times, it is thought that stiff and supportive shoes are necessary because they can help to alleviate symptoms such as plantar fasciitis.  However, stiff and supportive shoes can, at times, caus...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss how to effectively do exercises for one of the most sought-after areas of the body, the core.  There are a lot of myths and hype around doing certain core exercises, and Julie and Charlie cut through all of that to break down exactly what you need to be doing to get the results you are looking for.  Check out all of the details...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about the importance of doing weight training for leg muscles if somebody is already running or cycling.  They discuss why weight training is an absolute MUST, especially if you are running or cycling a lot.  They also describe exactly what type of weight training they recommend doing.  Check out al...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Megan Renfree of Embolden Wellness to discuss her career as an integrative and functional registered dietician.  They dive into the three key things that Megan believes we all need to be considering when it comes to our nutrition, as well as what her take is on the latest diets crazes, such as Keto and Paleo.  Check out a...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of their favorite topics - Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) - and how MAT® can help you, even if you have permanent joint changes.  Specifically, Julie and Charlie discuss how MAT® can be beneficial for individuals who have scoliosis, arthritis, and joint replacements, but the conversation can extend to other permanent...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie take on the idea that when you don't feel well, you shouldn't exercise.  In fact, they find it to be the exact opposite!  Just like your body needs great nutrition when it doesn't feel well, getting in appropriate and "nutritious" exercise can be key to you getting back to 100%.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode of E...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question that was sent in about one of the ideas they commonly propose - that by improving how muscles function, you can improve your flexibility.  Julie and Charlie describe why this is the case, why you don't need to focus on releasing or relaxing muscles to improve flexibility, and what you can do on your own to improve you...

The week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ankur Dave to discuss chronic pain management.  Dr. Dave, a pain management specialist with Amita Health , focuses his practice on helping patients overcome chronic pain without the use of opioids, and he breaks down the key pillars that are necessary to do so.  With the chronic pain epidemic that has spread throughout...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the biggest culprits of complaints today - tight hamstrings.  They discuss why tight hamstrings may not be what you think they are, why the tightness may actually be a good thing, and what you could consider doing to "solve" them.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode! The following content was referenced d...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what has long been considered the golden exercise in the fitness industry--squats--and why it is time for this exercise to be de-throned, or at least reconsidered.  They discuss what they see as some of the biggest issues with squatting, why so many people have difficulty squating, the risks of squatting even if your body is no...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Gregory Seaman of ThriveMD in Schaumburg.  ThriveMD is a health optimization clinic offering a variety of wellness services, including IV Therapies, Medical Weight Loss, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, HOCATT™ Platinum Saunas, and UVB Blood Irradiation Therapy.  They also specialize in the t...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question they get a lot this time of year - "Why does my body feel stressed after the holidays?"  In January, the rate of illness and injuries goes through the roof, and the previous six weeks may be to blame.  Find out the details of why as well as what to do about this in this week's episode!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Melissa Armstrong of Cleanse in Truth , a skincare company located in Inverness, Illinois. Melissa is a liscensed esthetician and Reiki master specializing in creating custom-made skincare products for her clients while delivering world-renowned Reiki fascials.  Melissa tells Julie and Charlie of her own journey through heali...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what is, in their opinion, the most overlooked part of the body - the feet.  The feet are comprised of 28 bones each, 30 if you count the bones of the ankle, and have 50 muscles that are directly responsible for controlling them.  Not only that, but foot issues are diagnosed more that twice as often as type 2 diabetes, making f...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the most common questions they get after the New Year - "Should I workout at home or at the gym?"  What are the pros and cons of each?  Who is each location better suited for?  What things do you need to consider before diving headfirst into a program at either?  Catch all of the details in this week's episode! If you are...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie give you a full recap of all of our guests from 2018 and their answers to our two common questions - "What do you reccomend our listeners do to improve their health?" and "What is your definition of health?"  Utilize their tips to help ensure 2019 is your healthiest year yet!  Check out all of the details in this week's episode.

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Tony Cates, MBA.  Tony has authored two books on behavioral change and behavioral psychology and is in production of his third book on the subject.  After spending years as a personal trainer and nutrition coach, Tony realized it didn't matter how much he knew, it only mattered if his clients changed their behaviors and appli...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss four early warning signs that let you know you are in need of Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  One of the most common questions they get when teaching people about MAT® is, "How do I know if I need it?"  This episode addresses that question head on, detailing four tell-tale signs that your muscles are in need of a tune up...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what they see going on in the fitness industry, why it is driving so many people away, and how to fix it.  With only 23% of American adults reportedly getting in the recommneded amount of exercise each day, this is a tremendous issue.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode of Exercise Is Health!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer one of the most common questions they get during this time of year - "How can I make sure I get my workouts in during the holidays?"  They have 4 tips for you to help ensure that not only are you getting your workouts in during the craziness of the holiday season, but your workouts are helping to build your health and body and n...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Sean Abrams, DDS.  Dr. Abrams discusses the importance of oral health, not just for the sake of having a pretty smile, but as it contributes to total body health and wellness.  Dr. Abrams is an associate at Village Smiles in Elk Grove Village , graduating with his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2006 from the University of...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss the many roles of the muscular system and how influential the muscular system can be throughout the entire body.  So often they hear from clients, "I didn't know this would improve by doing Muscle Activation Techniques®."  But the reality is, when the muscular system is working well, there are tremendous benefits from posture t...