Exercise Is Health

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...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss two of the biggst myths in the fitness industry - the myths that machines are not useful and the best trainers do not use machines.  They break down why machines are extremely valuable if you have quality equipment and know how to use it as well as dismantle some of the most prominent arguments for why somebody should not use m...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Konstantinos Kostas, Ph. D. .  Dr. Kostas is a health psychologist specializing in helping patients cope with the psychological difficulties of chronic pain.  Dr. Kostas treats patients within the Amita Health System in the Chicagoland area. In this interview, Julie and Charlie discuss many of the physiological factors th...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a common question they get about one of their top exercise recommendations - lifting slowly.  If you have ever wondered why Julie and Charlie so strongly recommend that you move slowly when you lift weights when the majority of the fitness industry is recommending the opposite, give this episode a listen!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Thomas Obermeyer of Barrington Orthopedic Specialists to discuss one of the most common shoulder issues plaguing many people today - rotator cuff disease.  What is rotator cuff disease?  What are contributing factors to it?  What can be done about it?  Check out all of this and more in this week's episode!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss muscle health and why it encompasses more than you may have originally thought.  Often times, when you think of improving your muscles, you may think of more or less two different categories - 1) strengthening them and 2) relaxing them.  But, there is a third category that often isn't considered that can completely amplify the...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie interviews Charlie about his newest project - Fit4T1D.  Charlie dives into details about what Fit4T1D is, why he felt it was a necessary program to create, and how Fit4T1D is helping Type 1 Diabetics better manage their blood glucose levels through exercise.  Check out all of this discussion and more in this week's episode! You can find Fit4T1D on...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the bigger questions they hear when working on clients for Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  So often we think that where we are experiencing symptoms is where our issues actually are.  However, this is rarely the case.  Julie and Charlie explain why the "local symptom, local problem, local treatment" approach may be...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Bikram Dhillon of Physicians Total Wellness in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Dhillon brings the unique perspective of being both an emergency room doctor as well as an integrative physician.  He has authored three books - " The 7 Reasons Why You Can't Lose Weight: Weight Loss Solutions That Work ", " The Diamond Rule ", and " The M...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a predominant myth in the fitness world - the Magic Muscle Myth.  The idea behind the Magic Muscle is that there is one muscle that, if released, relaxed, or strengthened, will be the fix-all to ALL of your physical health issues.  Julie and Charlie discuss three of the most common muscles that are promoted in this manner - the...

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of the more common scenarios they see with new clients - they are starting to exercise because of doctor's orders but they have NEVER exercised before.  What considerations do you need to take if this is your situation?  Check out this week's episode for all of the details!

This week on the Exercise Is Health, Julie interviews Charlie about his MAT® origin story - what was his career path like before MAT®? How did he find out about MAT®? What does the future look like for MAT® and Muscle Activation Schaumburg?  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 an important question from one of their colleagues - "How can I help my clients understand when they have performed their final rep?"  This question is particularly important for those who work out on their own, as well as for trainers who are looking to help their clients.  Check out Julie and Charlie's answer in this week's epi...