

Exercise Is Health
Muscle Activation Schaumburg
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 22, 2023 • 52min
E269 - Why Your Laziness Is Keeping You Alive - Interview with Dave Asprey
How often do you negotiate with yourself on whether or not you are going to workout or eat healthy? A lot of times it can feel like our brain is trying to do everything in its power to sabotage our quest for building the body, health, and life we desire... but what if that wasn't actually the case? What if that feeling that you have, that voice that you hear that says, "Don't go workout now... it's safer here on the couch..." was actually a good thing? While our society often sees laziness as a glitch in our humanity that is designed to keep us from reaching our goals, Dave Asprey has another take on this experience we all have. In his new book, Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide To Getting The Body And Mind You Want, Dave lays out a plan to help you leverage these feelings of laziness to help you accomplish everything you want in life and more. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dave to discuss his new book and the elements of the plan he has constructed to help us all leverage laziness, as well as how we can start implementing this plan within our own lives today. If you have ever searched for a way to override feelings of laziness only to find your willpower drained and your body exhausted, this episode is for you. You will walk away with actionable steps on what you can start doing to make laziness work in your favor and finally get the results you have been working towards. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to get a copy of Dave's new book, Smarter Not Harder? Pre-order it on his website here or pick up your copy when it officially gets released on February 28! Want to follow more of Dave's work and keep up with what he is doing? Be sure to follow him on Instagram here and subscribe to his podcast, The Human Upgrade™! 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!

Feb 15, 2023 • 28min
E268 - You (And Your Patients) Need To Exercise - Part 1
You often hear that you need to exercise, but do actually know WHY it is so important?? The mainstream fitness industry has distorted the message about exercise and fitness to the point that most people have absolutely no idea why it is actually so important for them to be exercising. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are releasing the audio from a private presentation they gave to a group of future physicians at a medical school in the western suburbs of Chicago. This presentation dives deep into the science of why exercise is important as well as what must be focused on with your workouts in order for them to build your health instead of break it down. Because of the length of the presentation, they broke it into two parts, with Part 2 being scheduled for release in a couple of weeks. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!

Feb 8, 2023 • 31min
E267 - Where to Start When Lifting Weights Feels Intimidating
Does lifting weights feel intimidating to you? Maybe you know you need to get stronger but you are not sure where to start because the whole idea of lifting weights just seems overwhelming... Or maybe you have tried lifting weights in the past only to find yourself sore and in pain so you are hesitant to try again... Or perhaps you have been told that lifting weights can be dangerous, especially by yourself, so you have decided to steer clear... If you have ever felt this way, on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are talking directly to YOU. You do NOT have to feel this way about lifting weights; in fact, you can feel empowered by this form of exercise when you start to do it consistently. In this episode, you will get a simple plan of action you can start implementing today to boost your confidence and consistency with lifting weights so you can live your life feeling strong. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to get signed up for Julie's "Perfectly Fit For Women 50+" program so you start implementing everything you learned during this episode? Click here to get FREE access to this entire program!

Feb 1, 2023 • 24min
E266 - A More Effective Way To Boost Your Metabolism
There are a ton of health benenfits to having a well-functioning metabolism. From better weight management to increased energy to more efficient body temperature regualtion, there is definitely a list of pros to having your metabolism firing on all cylinders. Exercising regularly has been shown to be an effective strategy to increase metabolism. However, while many workout programs tout themselves as "metabolism-boosting", most ways of exercising that are focused on boosting metabolism leave you at greater risk for soreness, achiness, and injury. Is this just something that comes with the territory when trying to boost your metabolism? Or are there changes you can make to your workouts to help you boost your metabolism in a more efficient and safe manner? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss the ins and outs of what an effective exercise strategy looks like to not only boost metabolism, but do so in a way that is safe with minimal chance of soreness and injury. If you are trying to get your metabolism revved up, this episode is for you! Check out the details in this week's episode! 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!

Jan 25, 2023 • 29min
E265 - 3 Reasons Why Your Metabolism Has Its Foot On The Break - Interview with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer
Are you struggling to keep weight off? Does your energy feel low throughout the day? Do you find yourself craving quick sources of energy like sugar or caffeine? These are all signs and symptoms that your metabolism may be slowing down... so what can you do about it?? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer to discuss some underlying reasons why your metabolism may be slowing down. While many experts will focus on the popular scapegoats - like your thyroid function - Dr. Hehmeyer has a unique perspective on what may be going on with your body and what you can do about it. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Interested in working with Dr. Hehmeyer? Be sure to schedule a complimentary consultation with her on her website here: www.WellEmpowered.com. And remember - Exercise Is Health® listeners get 10% off when you mention that you heard our podcast :-) 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!

Jan 18, 2023 • 25min
E264 - Why Prioritizing Results Is Getting You Worse Results
Are you focused on getting results with your workouts? Whether it is losing weight, increasing your strength, improving your mobility, or boosting your health overall, the results are often the thing that gets us started with exercise. However, prioritizing your results may actually be getting you worse results, especially if you are thinking about results in the ways the mainstream fitness industry promotes. So if prioritizing your results is actually sabotaging your efforts, what should you be prioritizing instead? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what Julie and Charlie are discussing. They break down a simple plan to keep your focus and priorities where they need to be when you workout to set you up for the best chance of success long-term. Capped off with clear, actionable steps of how you can put this information to use, this episode is a must-listen if you want more than just a flash-in-the-pan plan for your health and fitness. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!

Jan 11, 2023 • 22min
E263 - Why Your Crunches Aren't Cutting It
Are your core workouts leaving your body feeling worse? Maybe your back feels tight after doing core exercises. Or maybe there is a zinging that you feel down your leg after working your abs. Or maybe your core doesn't seem to be getting any stronger despite doing all of the exercises you know how to do. There are some very simple reasons why this could be happening, and on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are breaking down what they are and what you can do about it. The truth is that most core workouts leave your low back and spine vulnerable to injury because they miss the necessary steps to help your core muscles get stronger. However, with some very simple tweaks to what exercises you are doing and how you are doing them, you can completley change this for yourself. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!

Jan 4, 2023 • 24min
E262 - How To Hack Your Fitness New Year's Resolutions If You Are 50+
Do you find yourself caught in the same cycle year after year where you set health and fitness goals for yourself on January 1, but by mid-February they are only a distant memory? If so, there are three things you need to understand: 1. You are not alone; 2. It is not your fault; 3. You CAN change this cycle for yourself! This is one of the biggest pitfalls that so many fall into every year, but you need to know that the mainstream fitness industry is not setting you up to succeed long-term. They want to keep you entertained in the here and now, regardless of what that does to your health overall. So how can you break out of this cycle once and for all?? That is exactly what Julie and Charlie are discussing on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. They lay out a straightforward plan for you to follow to not only get you results faster, but help make sure your results are sustainable because you will be able to keep coming back to your workouts to build your health and strength without feeling sore or injured. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!

Dec 28, 2022 • 37min
E261 - The Science of Fasting & Longevity - Interview with Dr. Joseph Antoun
Dr. Joseph Antoun, expert in fasting and longevity, discusses the science of fasting, different types of fasting, benefits of fasting and the development of a fasting mimicking diet. He also emphasizes the significance of biological age in health and longevity and shares expertise on fasting and promoting the One Workout Away Challenge.

Dec 21, 2022 • 20min
E260 - 5 Facts You Need To Know About Using Bands Before Your Next Workout
What's the deal with workout bands?? Are they as effective at building your strength and muscle as using weights? And what should you know about using them to make sure you don't get hurt? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are diving into all things bands to respond to the top questions and myths that surround this popular form of exercise. If you use bands for your workouts, listen up! There are some gold nuggets in this episode you are going to want to hear so you can apply them to your next workout. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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 our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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 http://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/membership to get started!