

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.
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May 25, 2022 • 26min
E230 - The One Thing That Is More Important Than Recovery
It is often said that recovery is the most important part of exercise, but is this true? Is there anything else that could be more important than recovery? In fact, there is, and that is exactly what Julie and Charlie are discussing on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. If you feel like you are struggling to recover as well from your workouts as you would like, or if you are burdening yourself with spending excessive time utilizing various recovery techniques, listen up! There is something you can do with your workouts that not only will improve your recovery, but will improve your results, as well. Check out this week's episode for the details! 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 Tuesday at 11:00 AM ET! Click here to register!

May 18, 2022 • 32min
E229 - What Is Personality Powered Nutrition? - Interview With Mike Millner
When it comes to eating healthy, it is easy to quicly feel overwhelmed. What foods do you need to avoid? What is the latest recommendation on fat or carbs? Where is your food coming from? All of it can make you wonder if eating healthy is even worth trying... But it doesn't have to be this way! On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Mike Millner to discuss a simple, proven way to eat healthier on a more consistent basis. And the best part is, you don't have to worry about stay up to date on the latest nutrition craze to effectively implement this advice! Check out the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with Mike and learn more about his work? Check him out online as well as on Instagram! Website: https://neurotypetraining.com Instagram: @coach_mike_millner 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 Tuesday at 11:00 AM ET! Click here to register!

May 11, 2022 • 24min
E228 - How To Loosen Up Your Muscles Without Stretching Or Massage
Do your muscles ever feel tight? Whether it is your hamstrings, back, neck, shoulders, or anywhere in between, tight muscles are one of the most common issues people experience. And, while stretching and massage are two popular ways to loosen up tight muscles, is there anything else you can do to help? This is the exact question that Julie and Charlie explore on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. If your muscles have ever felt tight, listen up! You may be missing a very simple way to relieve this without having to do any stretching or massage. We share all of the detials 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 Tuesday at 11:00 AM ET! Click here to register!

May 4, 2022 • 29min
E227 - How To Increase Your Endurance Without Doing Cardio
Do you want to feel like you have more energy and stamina throughout your day but aren't excited by the idea of doing endless hours of cardio? Great news! You don't have to! On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss strategies you can start to immediately implement with your workouts that will help you build your endurance without doing steady-state cardio. The key to it all boils down to a few specific principles you need to follow, and we tell you exactly what they are and how to implement them. 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 Tuesday at 11:00 AM ET! Click here to register!

Apr 27, 2022 • 28min
E226 - Why Damaging Your Muscles Is Damaging Your Health
Have you ever heard the idea that in order to build muscle or get results from exercise, your workouts first need to damage your muscles so then they can regrow bigger and stronger? It is one of the most prevalent soundbites in the mainstream fitness industry, but it is NOT TRUE. In fact, damaging your muscles with your workouts damages your health in a number of ways. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss why the idea of damaging muscles in order to get results is not only incorrect, it's downright dangerous to your health! You will also get practical tips on how you should be approaching your workouts to help ensure you don't damage your muscles. Check out the details 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!

Apr 20, 2022 • 28min
E225 - The Sleep Advantage - Interview With Devin Burke
We have all heard the ideas that sleep is important for our health and we need to make sure to get quality sleep. But what do these ideas actually mean and how can we go about getting the sleep we need? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with sleep expert and author Devin Burke to discuss these sleep ideas and more. If you have ever been on the fence about the importance of sleep, are not sure what it means to get quality sleep, or would like to know what you can do to improve your sleep, listen up! Devin shares some insider tips you will not want to miss. Check out the details in this week's episode! Want to learn more about and connect with Devin? Grab a copy of his book here! Follow him on Instagram here! Learn about Sleep Science Academy here! 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!

Apr 13, 2022 • 22min
E224 - The Three C's of Exercising At Home
Exercising at home can be one of the surest ways to get your workouts in on a regular basis. However, there are some specific things you need to keep in mind in order to help you do that. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what they call The Three C's and how they will not only help you make sure you get your home workouts in, but also keep you building your health and strength every step of the way. Check out the details 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!

Apr 6, 2022 • 23min
E223 - What To Focus On If You Want To Lose Weight With Your Workouts
Are you wanting your workouts to help you lose weight? Most ways of trying to lose weight through exercise are not sustainable for the long-term, which can make losing weight through exercise difficult. But, there is a way to make this much easier, and it has to do with what you are focusing on while you are exercising. On today's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie explain exactly what you need to be focusing on with your workouts if you want them to help you lose weight. And... spoiler alert... you are not likely to find this information elsewhere. 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 Tuesday at 10:00 AM ET! Click here to register!

Mar 30, 2022 • 24min
E222 - What does it mean to "cheat" in the gym?
Have you ever heard of the idea of "cheating" in the gym? What does this mean? What is implied by this word, and how should you actually consider thinking about "cheating"? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss this idea of "cheating" - what is meant by it, what it ACTUALLY means, and how you can apply this concept to your workouts to get better results. If you have ever heard that "cheating" is a bad thing during your workouts, then listen up! You are going to LOVE this 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 Tuesday at 10:00 AM ET! Click here to register!

Mar 23, 2022 • 26min
E221 - Three Ways You Know You Need To Start Exercising
Let's be honest... everybody's health can benefit from exercise. However, the way mainstream fitness often portrays exercise makes it seem like it is not for everybody. So how do you know if it is something you should seriously consider making time for in your life? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle this question head on to discuss three telltale signs that you ABSOLUTELY need to start exercising. 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 Thursday at 4:00 PM ET! Click here to register!