Exercise Is Health

Do you have a group of muscles that you are struggling to grow or strengthen? There is so much confusion and misinformation about what actually needs to happen in order to develop bigger and stronger muscles, and while much of the mainstream fitness industry wants you to chase the newest, flashiest, flavor-of-the-day strategy, we find that results consistently come easier when you follow a specific set of principles. This week, we have the opportunity to sit down with one of our esteemed colleagues to discuss a set of principles that will help you cut through much of the marketing hype and just focus on exactly what you need to do to grow and strengthen your muscles, regardless of your age or fitness level. Nick Horvath shares his A.I.M. Principle for muscle growth with us, diving into the details of what this principle is and how it will help to take out all of the guesswork with what exercises you should be doing to build bigger and stronger muscles. If you have ever felt confused by what the mainstream fitness industry promotes as far as effective exercises to get stronger and build muscle, listen up! You are going to want to hear everything Nick has to say. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Want to connect with Nick and learn more about his work? Make sure to follow him on Instagram at @the.revengebody! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!

What aspects of your fitness do you take into consideration throughout your day? Perhaps you notice how out of breath or not you get. Or maybe you are aware of how easily you can move your body. Or your strength might be the thing that is most apparent to you as you do your daily activities. But, there is one aspect of your fitness that you are likely not considering, and by overlooking this, you may be sacrificing everything else that you are aware of. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are diving into what this aspect of your fitness is. They discuss why you need to be paying attention to it and lay out exactly what steps you need to take to make sure you are building this aspect of your fitness without sacrificing your health or your ability to enjoy all of the other activities you like doing. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more, including the Resistance Training Building Blocks program! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!

Do high impact exercises bother your joints? Maybe running bugs your knees, or jumping and landing hurt your back. Or perhaps your body actually feels okay doing high-impact exercises, but you choose not to as a precautionary measure. Oftentimes, when high-impact exercises bother people’s joints, they decide to not do them out of fear of making their joints worse. BUT, there are some big issues with not doing high-impact exercises, especially if you want to maintain your muscle strength and bone density. So how can you get the benefits of high-impact exercises without worrying about hurting yourself? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what Julie and Charlie are diving into. They lay out exactly what you need to do to make high-impact exercises less stressful on your body and joints so you can get the benefits of them without risking injury. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more, including the Purposeful Plyometrics program! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!  

Are you moving too fast when you strength train? More than likely, you are. While moving too fast can be a big risk for injury, it can also cause you to miss many key benefits of your workouts. What will you be missing out on when you move fast and how can you combat this? That's what we're laying out for you this week on the Exercise Is Health® podcast. Yes, you want to be moving slowly, but how you go about doing it can make all the difference for your body and results. If you are doing strength training of any kind, chances are you are moving too fast. Check out this week's episode to learn why this is an issue and what to do about it! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more, including the Targeted Tempo Training program! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!

Explore the effectiveness of shorter workouts and strategies for avoiding injuries. Debunk the myth that workouts need to be lengthy to be effective. Discover the benefits of shorter, targeted workouts. Emphasize the importance of efficient workouts in shorter time periods. Understand why maintaining focus and intention during exercise leads to more effective workouts. Discover the benefits of 20 minute workouts and joining an accountability group.

Most people are familiar with the terms heart health, brain health, and maybe even joint health, but what about metabolic health? While not as well-known of a topic, metabolic health is a critical component of overall health, wellbeing, daily function, and even longevity. But what is metabolic health and why is it so important? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie & Charlie are diving into these questions and more with Dr. Elie Jarrouge of MetabolicHealthMD.com. Dr. Jarrouge is a world-renowned expert on the topic of metabolic health, and he breaks down exactly what it is, why you need to be concerned about it, and what you can do to improve yours. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with Dr. Jarrouge? Find him using the links below! His Website >> MetabolicHealthMD.com Twitter >> @eliejarrougemd Instagram >> @elie_jarrouge Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!

Does it feel like your body is too old to get stronger, more fit, or more mobile? A lot of times, as people get older, they start to develop the belief that because they are "past their prime", they have lost their window of opportunity to build the strength and health they want. But, this could not be further from the truth! In fact, you can see improvements in your strength at ANY age; BUT, there are some things that you ARE too old for if you are in your 30s or beyond. Unfortunately, many of the things that you are too old for are the things that are holding you back from getting the results you want with your workouts. The good news is with just some simple tweaks, you can avoid these things and streamline building the strength, fitness, mobility, and health you want. What are these things and how do you avoid them? That is exactly what Julie & Charlie are discussing on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. Check it out for all the details! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!

Are your hamstrings always tight? Tight hamstrings are one of the most common physical complaints in our modern society, and while it may seem like your hamstrings are destined to be tight because of your daily requirements, there are some extremely impactful things you can do for them, especially if you are wanting to exercise. On this week's of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie & Charlie are diving into what these exercise-specific tactics are and how you should go about implementing them. You will leave this episode with a clear understanding of what you need to do not only to get your workouts in consistently if you have tight hamstrings, but to help your hamstrings feel and function better in the process. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!

Do you want to get stronger but aren't sure of the exact steps to take to get results with out hurting yourself? Rebuilding your strength isn't complicated; in fact, you just need to make sure to follow a few simple principles day in and day out. And good news, if any of your joints or muscles are talking to you saying, “We’re not as young as we used to be,” you don’t need to worry. These principles will help you get strong no matter what you have going on. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie break down what these principles are and how to implement them following the acronym S.T.R.O.N.G.. If you have ever been confused on what to prioritize with your workouts, listen up! You will leave this episode knowing exactly what to do. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started and get your first 14 days for free!  

Have you heard that walking is the best form of exercise? While we adamantly disagree with this statement, we do acknowledge that walking can provide a number of health benefits. But what if walking just isn't working for your body? What if every time you try to walk, your body feels worse? Your feet hurt... your knees hurt... your hips hurt... your back hurts... you just feel lousy... what do you do then?? Should you just skip out on walking altogether? Or are there specific things you can do to build the function of your body to be able to start walking again? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what Julie and Charlie are diving into. If you find going for walks to do more harm than good, listen up! You will leave this episode knowing exactly what to focus on with your workouts to help your body out. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? Sign up for the Exercise For Life Membership! This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!