Exercise Is Health

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 goal, and how to ensure that you are able to keep progressing with your exercise despite not having an exercise goal. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! If you are looking for a way to exercise consistently from the convenience of your home in under 20 minutes using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS At-Home Workout Program. This program contains over 100 video-guided workouts including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery days. To learn more and download your copy now, head to homeworkout.matschaumburg.com.

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, but it is one that you should strongly consider including in 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 you by the One Workout Away Challenge. This 28-day challenge is destined to teach you how you are just one workout away from feeling stronger, living healthier, and functioning better. To learn more and sign up for the next one starting May 2, head to owa.matschaumburg.com.

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! Jenn provides valuable insight into what is often missed by the mainstream approaches to increasing energy and losing weight. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! If you would like to connect with Jenn, be sure to reach out through her website and follow her on Instagram! This week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Challenge. This 28-day challenge is destined to teach you how you are just one workout away from feeling stronger, living healthier, and functioning better. To learn more and sign up for the next one starting May 2, head to owa.matschaumburg

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 of the details of what is going to be happening during the Schaumburg Health Summit 2021 in this week's episode! And if you haven't registered yet, be sure to do so here. Do you want to learn how to improve your physical health, your mental health, your spiritual health, and the health of your relationships? Join us on Saturday, April 17 for the FREE VIRTUAL SCHAUMBURG HEALTH SUMMIT 2021!! This year’s Schaumburg Health Summit includes a rockstar lineup of presenters who will be discussing a wide range of topics from metabolic health, emotional health, breathwork, health of relationships, and more. Check out the details

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 details in this week's episode! Do you want to learn how to improve your physical health, your mental health, your spiritual health, and the health of your relationships? Join us on Saturday, April 17 for the FREE VIRTUAL SCHAUMBURG HEALTH SUMMIT 2021!! This year’s Schaumburg Health Summit includes a rockstar lineup of presenters who will be discussing a wide range of topics from metabolic health, emotional health, breathwork, health of relationships, and more. Check out the details and claim your FREE TICKET by going to www.schaumburghealthsummit.com!

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 you are exercising. Check out the details in part 2 of this 3-part series! Do you want to learn how to improve your physical health, your mental health, your spiritual health, and the health of your relationships? Join us on Saturday, April 17 for the FREE VIRTUAL SCHAUMBURG HEALTH SUMMIT 2021!! This year’s Schaumburg Health Summit includes a rockstar lineup of presenters who will be discussing a wide range of topics from metabolic health, emotional health, breathwork, health of relationships, and more. Check out the details and claim your FREE TICKET by going to www.schaumburghealthsummit.com!

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 improve your physical health, your mental health, your spiritual health, and the health of your relationships? Join us on Saturday, April 17 for the FREE VIRTUAL SCHAUMBURG HEALTH SUMMIT 2021!! This year’s Schaumburg Health Summit includes a rockstar lineup of presenters who will be discussing a wide range of topics from metabolic health, emotional health, breathwork, health of relationships, and more. Check out the details and claim your FREE TICKET by going to www.schaumburghealthsummit.com!

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 all of the details! Interested in connecting with Dr. Baker? Visit him online here as well as on Instagram here! And be sure to check out Dr. Baker's book here!

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 you understanding when to do each exercise. Check out the details in this week's episode! If you are wanting a way to exercise on your own at home while still having the accountability and guidance that comes from using a personal trainer, you need to check out the MAS At-Home Workout Program. This is video-guided program includes over 100 workouts, from resistance training to cardio, and mobility workshops to recovery days. Learn more and download your copy today at homeworkout.matschaumburg.com!

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. Leaf, you can visit her website and Instagram page, and make sure to grab a copy of her newly-released book wherever books are sold!

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! If you are looking for a way to use exercise to consistently build your health at home in under 20 minutes, then you need to check out this FREE training. Many people are opting to exercise from home right now, but there are some secrets you need to know in order to make sure your workouts are building your health and not breaking it down. To learn more about this exclusive training and register for FREE, go to www.homeworkoutsecrets.co.

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 how to change their lifestyle to manage this chronic illness. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! To connect with Dr. Jody and learn more about her work, be sure to check out her website here where you can see all of her offerings, schedule a call with her, join her virtual community, and follow her social profiles. And be sure to check out her TEDx talk, Sugar Is Not A Treat, which has over 2 million views!

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 immediately change this for you. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Challenge. These 28-day challenges are designed to teach you how you can be just one workout away from feeling stronger, functioning better, and living healthier. To learn more about these challenges and to enroll in the next one that starts February 14, visit owa.matschaumburg.com.

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 "close all of your rings", this episode is for you. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Challenge. These 28-day challenges are designed to teach you how you can be just one workout away from feeling stronger, functioning better, and living healthier. To learn more about these challenges and to enroll in the next one that starts February 14, visit owa.matschaumburg.com.

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 you by the One Workout Away Challenge. These 28-day challenges are designed to teach you how you can be just one workout away from feeling stronger, functioning better, and living healthier. To learn more about these challenges and to enroll in the next one that starts February 14, visit owa.matschaumburg.com.

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 this week's episode! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Challenge. These 28-day challenges are designed to teach you how you can be just one workout away from feeling stronger, functioning better, and living healthier. To learn more about these challenges and to enroll in the next one that starts February 14, visit owa.matschaumburg.com.

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? Check out all of the details in this week's episode! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the MAS At-Home Workout Program. If you are looking for a way to use exercise to boost the health and function of your body from the convenience of your own home using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS At-Home Workout Program. This 75-day video-guided program contains over 100 workouts, including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery workouts. Learn more and download your copy today at homeworkout.matschaumburg.com! Want to learn more about Charlie’s n

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss New Year's Resolutions, why they so often fail, and some simple adjustments you can make to dramatically increase your chances of sticking to your resolutions long-term. If you have any health or exercise-related goals for 2021, this conversation  is a must-listen. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the MAS At-Home Workout Program. If you are looking for a way to use exercise to boost the health and function of your body from the convenience of your own home using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS At-Home Workout Program. This 75-day video-guided program contains over 100 workouts, including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery workouts. Learn more and download your copy today at homeworkout.matschaumburg.com! Want to learn more about Charlie's new book and sign up to receive updates and bonuses? Check o

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie recap an eventful 2020. While much of the fitness industry was turned upside down, there were tremendous strides made at Muscle Activation Schaumburg. They also give some insights into what is in store for 2021! Check out all of the details in this week's episode, and be sure to listen all the way to the end for a big surprise! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Challenge. These 28-day challenges are designed to teach you how you can be just one workout away from feeling stronger, functioning better, and living healthier. To learn more about these challenges and to enroll in the next one that starts January 3, visit owa.matschaumburg.com.

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie share an episode they recorded for the Mammoth Health podcast back in June. The show's host, Brady Seignieous, explores a number of topics including Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®), integrating MAT® with traditional exercise, and advice for starting and running a personal training business. Check out the details in this week's episode! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Challenge. These 28-day challenges are designed to teach you how you can be just one workout away from feeling stronger, functioning better, and living healthier. To learn more about these challenges and to enroll in the next one that starts January 3, visit owa.matschaumburg.com.