Sinopsis
At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, we believe your health is your most valuable asset. Join hosts Charlie and Julie Cates as they discuss how to utilize exercise to help improve and maintain your health, as well as interviews with health and wellness experts from various fields including chiropractic, accupuncture, psychology, nutrition, and functional medicine. Both Charlie and Julie are certified personal trainers and Muscle Activation Techniques® practitioners in Schaumburg, IL.
Episodios
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E254 - How To Progress Your Cardio After You've Been Derailed
09/11/2022 Duración: 25minHave you ever been thrown off of your workout routine only to find that exercising does not feel as easy as it did once you try to start back up?? Whether it is an injury, illness, or just life in general getting in the way, most of us have times when we don't exercise for a while. And, unfortunately, when we try to get back into it, we can find that our body is wanting us to slow WAYYYYY down. So how can you progress yourself back to the strength and fitness levels you had before? Should you dive back into where you left off with your workouts and expect your body to catch up? Should you throw in the towel and decide that it's too hard to get started again so you shouldn't even try? Or is there another way to get yourself back into the swing of things that not only will help you progress your strength and fitness while you are getting started, but will help you keep coming back to your workouts long after you are feeling like your fit self again? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Jul
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E253 - How To Be Successful With Exercise
02/11/2022 Duración: 26minDo you struggle to be successful with your workouts?? Have you tried to exercise in the past but did not reach the goals you had set for yourself? Is the feeling of not being successful keeping you from exercising consistently? If so, you are not alone, but this does not have to be your story any longer. In fact, on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie lay out a simple plan of action that anybody can follow to start having consistent success with exercise. If you feel like the fitness industry is not set up for you to succeed, listen up! There are some things you can start doing NOW to change this for you once and for all. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!
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E252 - Is Your Diet Causing Inflammation?? - Interview with Dr. Carolyn Williams
26/10/2022 Duración: 22minAre the foods you are eating creating inflammation in your body?? Inflammation has been linked as a root issue to many chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and more, but is your diet making this worse? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Carolyn Williams to discuss this idea of food, inflammation, the links between the two, and how what we are often told by the media may be leading us in the wrong direction. If you are looking for simple habits to help your body feel and function better, then this episode is a must-listen. Check it out! Want to follow more of Carolyn's work? - Giver her a follow on Instagram at @realfoodreallife_rd - Check out her website here - Pick up a copy of her new One-Pot Cookbook! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening th
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E251 - What To Do If You Can't Touch Your Toes
19/10/2022 Duración: 25minDo you struggle to touch your toes?? Is touching your toes something you want to be able to do -- or believe you should be able to do -- but are unable to?? Are traditional forms of stretching, rolling, and massage not helping you to reach you feet?? This week on the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are looking at this topic of touching the toes and laying out a simple plan of action you can follow to help you do just that. If touching your toes is something you are striving to do, listen up! There are three easy steps to follow that can get you closer to this goal. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!
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E250 - What To Do When Exercising Hurts Your Arthritic Knees
12/10/2022 Duración: 25minDoes exercising hurt your knees? Have you been told you have arthritis and there's nothing you can do about it? Have you been limiting what you do throughout your day and week because your knees hurt? Knee arthritis is one of the most common issues people face as they get older, and while it can feel very limiting, the truth is there is a lot you can still do! The trick is being able to build your strength so your knees feel well. But how do you exercise in a way that makes you stronger without bothering your knees? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie dive head-first into this question to lay out a simple plan of action that you can follow to consistently build your strength even if your knees are arthritic. Don't let your knees hold you back from doing the things in life you love! What Julie and Charlie share this week can completley change the game for you. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know
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E249 - How To Develop A Well-Rounded Workout Routine
05/10/2022 Duración: 19minDoes your workout routine resemble an island of misfit exercises?? You do that one thing you saw online and the other thing you picked up from PT and a few others that you are still holding onto from high school... If this sounds all too familiar, listen up! There is a very simple way that you can overhaul your workout routine to make sure it is hitting all of the necessary things without completley overcomplicating it. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss exactly what you need to do in order to spruce up your current workout routine to make sure it no longer looks like your kitchen's junk drawer and instead turns into something that consistently builds your health and strength. If you would like a simple plan to change up what you are doing in an effective and efficient manner, you are going to love this episode. Check it out! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your li
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E248 - Are Your Skincare Products Doing More Harm Than Good?? - Interview With Chris Gibson
28/09/2022 Duración: 28minIs your skincare routine doing more harm than good? Are the products you are using making your skin less healthy? Are you wanting to have healthy, vibrant skin without spending hours every day (or week) caring to it? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with skincare expert Chris Gibson (with over 165,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel) to discuss all things skin health and skincare routines. If you are uncertain about how to properly care for your skin, Chris lays out his top tips for an effective skincare routine that literally takes less than 5 minutes. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to get more guidance from Chris? Subscribe to his YouTube Channel here! You can also follow him on instagram and check out his website! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets –
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E247 - Is Workout Variety Important?
21/09/2022 Duración: 24minHow important is workout variety when it comes to building your health? Should you be doing a different workout every time? Should you do different types of exercise throughout the week? Or should you try to stick to the same things and do them over and over? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what Julie and Charlie are diving into. They address the idea of workout variety in a way that you likely haven't heard before... and their thoughts and recommendations may surprise you. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!
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E246 - Is It Too Late For You To Start Exercising?
14/09/2022 Duración: 29minHave you ever wondered if it is too late for you to start exercising? Like at what point does it become too late to start getting benefits from exercise? If you haven't exercised for a while - or ever - is there a point when it just isn't worth it anymore? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, these are the exact questions that Julie and Charlie are discussing. If these thoughts have ever crossed your mind, listen up! They have some practical advice that you are bound to be able to implement immediately. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!
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E245 - What To Do If Getting Started Feels Overwhelming
07/09/2022 Duración: 31minDoes getting started with your workouts feel overwhelming? Maybe you are actually intersted in exercising... But the idea of trying to figure out what to do, when to do it, what to wear, what equipment you will need... And eveything else that goes along with working out just feels like so much to think about that it is actually stopping you from exercing consistently or at all... If this is you, listen up! There is a very simple process you can go through that can reduce these feelings of overwhelm and help you focus on exactly what you need to do to exercise consistently. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie will be breaking down this process step by step so you can start implementing it immediately into your day. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life S
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E244 - How To Commit To Exercising Consistently For The Long-Term
31/08/2022 Duración: 32minUsing exercise to build your health comes down to one thing... consistency. So how can you exercise consistently not just for the next few months, but long term for the next few decades (and beyond)? More than that, how can you make the commitment to exercise consistently? Becuase sticking with your workouts for the long-haul will be much easier if you are committed to doing just that... On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what Julie and Charlie are dicussing. They lay out a simple plan of action that you can start executing on today in order to help you commit to your workouts and stick with them long-term. If you have ever found yourself caught in the cycle of starting and stopping your workouts over and over again, listen up! You are not alone, and there is somthing very straightforward you can start doing now to help break you out of that cycle. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild y
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E243 - The Importance of Vitamin E For Longevity - Interview With Dr. Barrie Tan
24/08/2022 Duración: 45minVitamins A-D get a lot of press and publicity for your overall health and wellbeing, but what about Vitamin E?? Is this vitamin just another "thing" that you can take to allegedly make you healthier? Or is there sound evidence to suggest that Vitamin E should as big a part of the health and longevity conversation as all the others? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with world-renowned Vitamin E expert and researcher Dr. Barrie Tan to discuss the ins and outs of this lesser-known but immensely-important vitamin. What benefits can it provide you and what mistakes do you need to avoid with taking it? Dr. Tan gives us the answers. Check them out in this week's episode! Want to connect with Dr. Tan and learn more about his work? Visit him online at BarrieTan.com and check out his Vitamin E and other health products at AmericanRiverNutrition.com! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without
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E242 - How To Exercise Consistently With Your Overbooked Life
17/08/2022 Duración: 32minIs your life overbooked to the point that you are not able to consistently do the things you know you need to be doing to live a healthy life, such as exercising regularly throughout your week? If so, you are not alone. SO many people face this issue... in fact, it is arguably the #1 reason why most people don't exercise consistently. But is there anything that can be done about this? Is there any possible way to get your workouts in on a regular basis without having to change everything else you are doing during your day? These are the types of questions Julie and Charlie will be exploring on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. If you have ever felt like you are too busy to exercise, listen up! You may not actually have to become less busy to workout consistently... check out how in this week's episode! Want to practice exactly what we are teaching you to do with 28 days of guidance from us? Join us for the next One Workout Away Challenge starting soon! Click here to get started!
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E241 - Is Soreness Necessary??
10/08/2022 Duración: 25minDo you feel like you need to be sore after you exercise in order to prove to yourself that you did enough for your workout? While many people take the feeling of mild soreness as a good sign that they exercised hard enough, the truth is that any level of soreness can be an indicator that your workouts are actually breaking down your health. So how can you minimize the risk of feeling sore from your workouts and how should you be aiming for your body to feel after your workouts? These questions are exactly what Julie and Charlie are diving into in this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. Give it a listen to catch all of the details! Want to practice exactly what we are teaching you to do with 28 days of guidance from us? Join us for the next One Workout Away Challenge starting soon! Click here to get started!
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E240 - When Convenient Isn't Cutting It...
03/08/2022 Duración: 24minIs your top priority when exercising to make sure it is convenient to do? While convenience can help you exercise consistently, at some point you may find that your convenient workouts are not doing enough to get you the results you want... When this happens, what should you do?? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what Julie and Charlie will be discussing. Even though convenient workout options can be great, if you are getting the results you want, it is time to switch things up. So how should you go about doing this in a way that doesn't completely negate the convenience of yoru current workouts? Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!
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E239 - What To Do When Stretching Isn't Making You More Flexible
27/07/2022 Duración: 26minStretching is often the go-to activity for increasing flexibility and helping your muscles and joints feel and move better… But what do you do when it’s no longer working for you?? Do you stretch more hoping that eventually your problems will be taken care of? Do you try different ways of stretching or massage or foam rolling thinking that will make a difference? Do you decide that “this is just the way it is going to be now…” and do your best to “live with it”? If none of the above options seem appealing to you… Or if you’ve tried those options only to find yourself disappointed in the results, then listen up. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie lay out another plan of action that is rarely discussed but may be the most effective thing you do for improving your flexibility. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle?
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E238 - The Hidden Benefits Of Belly Dancing - Interview With Jennifer Sobel
20/07/2022 Duración: 26minIs belly dancing just an exoctic, sensual form of dance saved for the movies or are there legitimate health benefits that can be gleaned from doing it? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with belly dance expert Jennifer Sobel to discuss all things belly dancing and how there is more than meets the eye with this unique form of movement. Check it out to learn why belly dancing may be the missing part of your exercise routine and how to add it in safely, effectively, and from the privacy and convenience of your own home! Want to connect with Jennifer and learn more about her belly dancing courses? Visit her online at www.thebellydancesolution.com as well as on Instagram at @thebellydancesolution! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!
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E237 - Is A Weak Back Keeping You From Exercising?
13/07/2022 Duración: 27minIs a weak back keeping you from exercising? Does your core feel like it is one wrong move away from getting injured? Does your low back tighten up whenever you try to exert yourself? What can be done about this?? Back issues are one of the most common complaints that people face, and weak back muscles can be a huge contributor. But what can you do for your workouts if you feel like you are always on the verge of injurying yourself? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie explore this topic to give you a practical plan for getting your workouts in even if your back is feeling vulnerable. Check out the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!
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E236 - The Problem With Competing With Yourself
06/07/2022 Duración: 33minDo you compete with yourself when you workout? The mainstream fitness industry is putting out more and more exercise options focused on "you verses you", meaning you are focused on trying to "best yourself" from a previous workout. But what issues are being created with this? Is this approach to exercise safe and beneficial for your health? Or is it actually setting you up for a number of potential complications both in the short term and long term? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie dive into this world of competing with yourself when you workout and why you may want to think twice before participating in these types of workouts as well as what you can do instead to still show improvement but without all of the potential risk that these workouts bring. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’
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E235 - Does Lifting Heavy Weights Damage Your Joints?
29/06/2022 Duración: 35minWill lifting heavy weights damage your joints? What if your joints are already compromised? Will it make things worse? These are questions and concerns that a number of people have when it comes to exercising and lifting weights, but they don't have to stop you from getting the benefits of strength training. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie explore these questions and dive into why lifting weights can be one of the best things for your health even if you are concerned about your joints. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week! Click here to register!