Exercise Is Health

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Justin Coop of Inspired Health Center in Naperville, IL to discuss digestion, gut health, and why having your digestion optimal (as opposed to just okay) is vital to ensuring your are able to feel and function your best.  There are many things within our enviroments that can disrupt our digestion, and often times digestive issues can present as something completely different than the digestion itself, such as brain fog.  Learn what you can do to immediately improve your digestion in this week's episode!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie give a detailed breakdown of everything that happened during the Schaumburg Health Summit 2019 this past weekend.  There were 70 people in attendance for the first-ever Schaumburg Health Summit, and Julie and Charlie have heard nothing but positive reviews since the event ended.  Check out this week's episode below for all of the details on what went down!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Matthew Landstrom from the Landstrom Center in Schaumburg. Dr. Landstrom is a Clinical Neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, neurological, and neurodevelopmental disorders. He developed his unique treatment approach while serving as the Clinical Director of an adolescent and young adult substance abuse/dual diagnosis and mental health treatment facility, whereby a greater understanding of a patient’s cognitive functioning and capabilities was utilized to increase the efficiency and efficacy of treatment, as well as improving the chance of sustained recovery and ultimate outcomes.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode!

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss the arch nemesis of so many people out there - muscle tightness.  Tightness is often considered to be the root of all evil, but is it really as bad as it is made out to be?  Julie and Charlie discuss why tightness may not actually be an issue at all, despite it being uncomfortable, and what you could consider doing to address the tightness instead of trying to get rid of it directly.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Resources mentioned in this week's episode can be found below: MuscleActivation.com Certifed MAT® Specialists list 2016-2017 MAT® blog posts from MAS 2018 MAT® blog posts from MAS E3 - What is Muscle Activation Techniques®? Free MAT® eBook from MAS Schaumburg Health Summit

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 well.  Learn what to do to keep your hip muscles healthy and strong in this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast!

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 to discuss specific principles that every golfer should follow if they want to perform their best. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Links discussed in this week's episode can be found below: Resistance Training Specialist™ (RTS™) program List of certified Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) Specialists

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 Dermatology are some of the leading researchers in the field of skin cancer and dermatology as a whole, and the insights he shares during this episode are invaluable.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Make sure to connect with Dr. Bhatia and the team at Oak Dermatology on the various platforms below! Instagram (personal): @bhatiaderm Instagram (business): @oakderm Website

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, cause more harm than good.  In this week's episode, Julie and Charlie discuss why you need to proceed with caution when wearing stiff and supportive shoes, as well as what you can do to help your feet - and the rest of your body - feel and function better.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Links discussed in this week's episode can be found below: E54 - Feet - The most overlooked part of your body Directory of certified Muscle Activation Techniques® Specialists Free eBook on Muscle Activation Techniques® 5 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere To Strengthen Your Feet

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 in this week's episode!

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 all of the details in this week's episode!

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 all of the details in this week's episode! Make sure to connect with Megan online and on the following platforms: EmboldenWellness.com Facebook Instagram

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 joint changes, as well.  Check out this week's episode for all of the details! The following links are either referenced in this week's episode or support the content of this week's episode: E10 - The Exercise Pyramid Find A Certified MAT® Specialist In Your Area MAT® at MAS - Free eBook!

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 Exercise Is Health! Links referenced in this week's episode: E10 - The Exercise Pyramid E3 - What is Muscle Activation Techniques®? E14 - The Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss E6 - Internal vs. External Exercise

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 your flexibility and muscle function.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast! Resources mentioned in this week's episode: E3 - What is Muscle Activation Techniques®? E10 - The Exercise Pyramid List of certified MAT® specialists in your area

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 the U.S., the opioid addiction rate has reached its highest numbers to date.  It is Dr. Dave's mission to help educate the public on what they can do to better-manage and alleviate their chronic pain without facing the risk of addiction that accompanies prescription opioids.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode, and be sure to follow Dr. Dave on Twitter!

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 during this week's episode: E11 - Flexibility - A New Age Solution To An Old Time Problem Supercharge Your Stretching With This One Simple Change

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 not built for it, and when and why squatting would be appropriate for you to add into your workouts.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode! In this episode, Julie and Charlie reference a few different concepts originally brought to them by the Resistance Training Specialist™ (RTS™) program, including these videos below produced by Tom Purvis: Squats Part 1: Fold-Ability and Proportions Squats Part 2: Fold-Ability and Proportions (Examples and Adjustments) Squat like a BABY??!! You can see many more of Tom's videos on squatting and exercise mechanics here.  Be sure to check out the RTS™ program online f

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 topic of today's conversation - Ozone Therapy and the HCG Diet! What is ozone therapy? Who is it is good for?  What benefits does it provide?  What myths are out there about the HCG diet?  Is it as effective as it is made out to be?  We discuss all of this and more in this week's episode of Exericse Is Health! Check out Dr. Seaman and his team online at thriveMD.org as well as on Facebook!

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 healing her skin and why she believes so much of what is in consumer skincare products today is actually making everybody's skin worse.  Check out all of the details and more in this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast!