Exercise Is Health

You often hear us talk about the 4 Exercise For Life Principles as they relate to strength training, but what about cardio? Do these same four principles apply to running, swimming, cycling, etc? Or do you need to consider different things during your cardio workouts to make sure you are building your health, strength, and function without getting achy, sore, or injured? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are discussing. We explore what role the 4 Exercise For Life Principles play in cardio workouts and how you should think about applying them to stay feeling healthy and strong every time you do cardio. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Would you like to have our guidance applying the 4 Exercise For Life Principles to your cardio workouts? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free and try out the Nothing But Cardio program today! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Is your flexibility training making you weaker? It is well known that stretching decreases strength, but do all flexibility exercises have this effect? How can you increase your flexibility without getting weaker, and do so in ways that actually makes you stronger? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out the #1 thing you can do to increase your strength as you improve your flexibility. Stretching does NOT have to leave you weak, vulnerable to injury, and feeling tighter. In fact, there is a simple switch you can make while doing your stretching that will change all of this for you. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with us about scheduling your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session? Find a time that works for you to have your consultation here: www.vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Does your strength training leave you feeling still and inflexible? Most people find that they have to stretch and do other flexibility exercises to counteract the effects of their strength training after they workout. But what if your strength training could not only make you stronger, but also make you more flexible? In this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are exploring the #1 thing you can do during your strength training workouts to help you become more flexible without having to stretch, foam roll, or do any of the traditional flexibility or mobility exercises. If you are sick and tired of always having to stretch after you workout because you feel so tight and stiff, listen up! We lay out exactly what you need to do and how to do it. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Would you like to have our guidance while you workout to help you get more flexible while increasing your strength and fitness? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free and try out the Fit & Flexible program as well as the Full Motion, Full Strength, Full Function program today! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving 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 exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Are you active all day long, always on your feet and moving around, rarely sitting or taking time to rest? While this kind of activity is great, it is not a replacement for more focused and intense workouts. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are going to break down the difference between being active and exercising, why you need to do both, and how to get both in consistently. If you have ever thought, "I don't need to workout today because I have been up and moving all day long," this episode is for you! We share how to determine if you are exercising versus just being active (you'll be surprised to hear this…) and how to make sure you are doing both throughout your week. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving 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 exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want our guidance applying the four Exercise For Life Principles to your workouts? Get started with a free 14-day trial of the Exercise For Life Membership! You will get access to our entire library of on-demand workouts and programs that can all be done from your home in under 25 minutes, including strength training workouts, cardio workouts, recovery workouts, mobility workouts, and more! Just head to www.ExerciseForLifeStudios.com to join today!

Learn three strategies to stay consistent with workouts despite life's twists and turns. Discover the importance of exercise consistency, making a decision to exercise regularly, and the flexibility and support needed. Get tips for holiday workouts and try convenient home workouts.

"Smarter Not Harder" is a phrase often thrown around in the fitness industry. While the idea of not working out as hard because you are working out more intelligently certainly sounds appealing, there are some big issues that this mindset is creating. What are these issues, how are they holding you back from reaching your goals, and what needs to be done to break free from this? That is exactly what we are discussing on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. If you find yourself gravitating towards this idea of "Smarter Not Harder", listen up! There are some things about this approach that are keeping you from getting the results you want. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving 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 exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want our guidance applying the four Exercise For Life Principles to your workouts? Get started with a free 14-day trial of the Exercise For Life Membership! You will get access to our entire library of on-demand workouts and programs that can all be done from your home in under 25 minutes, including strength training workouts, cardio workouts, recovery workouts, mobility workouts, and more! Just head to www.ExerciseForLifeStudios.com to join today!

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to help your body build bone, but when it comes to exercising with osteoporosis, the main recommendations that are given fall dramatically short of what is actually required to increase bone density. Fortunately, research shows that there are only three things you need to make sure are included in your workouts in order for them to have positive bone-building effects. What are these three things and how can you do them in a safe and effective way? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie is sharing her expertise on this subject to help teach you exactly what you need to do. She lays out a clear path to follow with your workouts and a simple plan by which to get it done. If you have osteoporosis or want to prevent osteoporosis, this episode is a must-listen. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want Julie's guidance with implementing these three exercise musts into your workout routine? Sign up for Julie's free OsteoStrength For Her newsletter to get a weekly easy-to-read email breaking down exactly what you need to do. You will also receive updates on Julie's super-popular OsteoStrength For Her exercise classes, including class times and registration links. Click here to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving 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 exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

A.I. is a very hot topic these days. From creating images, answering questions, and providing writing prompts to helping automate customer support chats on many websites and so much more, A.I. has infiltrated much of our daily lives, including fitness. But is A.I.-powered fitness as useful as other ways of using A.I.? Are there any downsides to using A.I.-powered fitness apps and machines? And if so, what are the actual issues with these shortcomings? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving head first into the topic of A.I.-powered fitness, what you need to know, and what you need to be cautious about. Even though using A.I. to direct your workouts can seem convenient and cutting-edge, there are some things you need to be aware of so it doesn't become dangerous. Learn what these are and what to do about them in this week's episode! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving 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 exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want our guidance applying what you learned in this week's episode? Join us in the Exercise For Life Membership for free! We will teach you exactly what you need to know to exercise consistently without feeling achy, sore, or injured, and we will guide you through every workout in real time. Get started today and get your first 14 days for free! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to sign up.

Anti aging is a hot topic right now, and while there is a ton of information on the subject, it tends to be fragmented across different topics. You might find an article about supplements. And another about exercise. And another about sleep or stress management. But how can you piece it all together to create a full anti-aging lifestyle? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what we are discussing with anti-aging expert Dr. Michael Turner. If you are looking for a cheat sheet of what you should focus on throughout your week to help combat the biggest drivers of aging, Dr. Turner has your answers. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with Dr. Turner and learn more about his work? Be sure to follow his substack blog here! You can also find out more about working with Dr. Turner on his website here! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Let us know by leaving 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 with your 14-day free trial today!

Do you avoid doing high-intensity workouts because of how they make your joints feel? While there are a number of metabolic and health benefits that can come from doing high-intensity workouts, if they are breaking down your joints in the process, the tradeoff may not be worth it to you. But is there a way that you can do high-intensity workouts without risking injury or feeling achy or sore after? Maybe even a way that your joints can become healthier as a result of doing the high-intensity workouts without the pain or stiffness that so many people feel? There is! And on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we want to lay out for you. If you have been wanting to try doing workouts that are more intense but have been holding back because of your joints, listen up! This episode will dive into what you need to do and the precautions you need to take to get the intensity without the injury. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Would you like 28 days of our guidance helping you implement exactly what you learned today? Join us for the "Joint Health HIIT" One Workout Away Challenge! It kicks off on Sunday, October 22, so head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/owa to get signed up now! 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!