

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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Aug 18, 2021 • 22min
E190 - Why The 80:20 Rule Of Diet & Exercise Is BS
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie take on one of the most common myths perpetuated by the mainstream fitness industry - that 80% of the results you get in the gym are from your diet and 20% are from your exercise. While what you eat can influence your health, to say that 80% of your results are due to diet is total BS. Check out this week's episode to learn why. Want to get a FREE copy of our new book, The Exercise For Life Method? Claim yours here! If you have ever felt like exercise isn’t for you or your body, if you know you should be exercising but aren’t sure how to get started, or if you have ever wanted to do more in life with a body that feels and functions great, then this book is for you. It is time to stop playing by the rules of mainstream fitness and time to start to Exercise For Life. Get your copy now!

Aug 11, 2021 • 32min
E189 - Why You Don't Want Loose Muscles
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie directly address one of the biggest health and fitness myths out there - the idea that your muscles need to "loosen up". While tight muscles can be uncomfortable, loose muscles can be downright dangerous and lead to a myriad of negative health repercussions. If you have ever felt the need to "loosen up", this conversation is one you are not going to want to miss. Check out the details in this week's episode! Want to get a FREE copy of our new book, The Exercise For Life Method? Claim yours here! If you have ever felt like exercise isn’t for you or your body, if you know you should be exercising but aren’t sure how to get started, or if you have ever wanted to do more in life with a body that feels and functions great, then this book is for you. It is time to stop playing by the rules of mainstream fitness and time to start to Exercise For Life. Get your copy now!

Aug 4, 2021 • 29min
E188 - What is "The Exercise For Life Method"?
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss their new book that just came out, The Exercise For Life Method! You will get the inside scoop of what went into the creation of this book as Julie interviews Charlie about why he wanted to write it, what the goal of the book is, who the book is for, and much more. Check out the details in this week's episode! You can get your FREE copy of The Exercise For Life Method while they last here. If you have ever felt like exercise isn't for you or your body, if you know you should be exercising but aren't sure how to get started, or if you have ever wanted to do more in life with a body that feels and functions great, then this book is for you. It is time to stop playing by the rules of mainstream fitness and time to start to Exercise For Life. Get your copy now!

Jul 28, 2021 • 31min
E187 - Why Muscle Shortening Matters
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss the concept of muscle shortening. While it may sound bizarre, it is extremely important that your muscles are able to do this! So often we are told by mainstream fitness to focus on muscle lengthening or to do specific exercises to lengthen our muscles. However, this often causes more issues than it solves. Learn why this is and what to do about it in this week's episode! If you are looking for a way to exercise consistently from the convenience of your home in under 25 minutes using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS Home Workouts Bundle. This bundle contains over 100 video-guided workouts including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery days. To learn more and download your copy now, head to homeworkout.matschaumburg.com.

Jul 21, 2021 • 42min
E186 - The Power of Pelvic Floor Therapy with Dr. Stefanie McMillin
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Stefanie McMillin of Full Circle Birth & Pelvic Health to discuss all things pelvic floor. Dr. Stefanie is trained as a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy for both women and men, so this conversation dives into topics such as what the pelvic floor is, why its health is important, and what issues a dysfunctional pelvic floor may contribute to. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! If you would like to connect with Dr. Stefanie directly, be sure to check her out online as well as on Instagram! If you are looking for a way to exercise consistently from the convenience of your home in under 25 minutes using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS Home Workouts Bundle. This bundle contains over 100 video-guided workouts including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery days. To learn more and download your copy now, head to homeworkout.matschaumburg.com.

Jul 14, 2021 • 25min
E185 - How can getting my muscles contracting better help me with my muscles that are too tight?
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss muscle contraction, muscle tightness, and the relationship between the two. It is often thought that when muscles feel tight, they are the primary issue. However, this may not be the case. Julie and Charlie explore this topic and some solutions that they have found to be total game-changers. Check out the details in this week's episode! If you are looking for a way to exercise consistently from the convenience of your home in under 25 minutes using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS Home Workouts Bundle. This bundle contains over 100 video-guided workouts including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery days. To learn more and download your copy now, head to homeworkout.matschaumburg.com.

Jul 7, 2021 • 30min
E184 - Why Maintenance Is The Ultimate Goal
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss an aspect of exercise that is not widely talked about. While mainstream fitness would lead you to believe that you need to keep progressing in every aspect of your strength and fitness in order for your workouts to be worthwhile, Julie and Charlie have a different take. In fact, they believe that the pursuit of fitness progress may actually be detrimental to your ability to maintain your health and function long-term. As such, they have a different recommendation that you likely are not going to hear elsewhere. Check out the details in this week's episode! If you are looking for a way to exercise consistently from the convenience of your home in under 25 minutes using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS Home Workouts Bundle. This bundle contains over 100 video-guided workouts including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery days. To learn more and download your copy now, head to homeworkout.matschaumburg.com.

Jun 30, 2021 • 33min
E183 - Does lifting slowly actually make a difference for your health?
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie share stories about changes they have noticed within themselves as a result of lifting slowly. A question that often comes up is, "Does lifting slowly actually make a difference for your health, or is it just something you recommend?". Check out this week's episode to hear what Julie and Charlie have experienced within their own bodies by making the switch to lifting slowly. If you are looking for a way to exercise consistently from the convenience of your home in under 25 minutes using minimal equipment, then you need to check out the MAS Home Workouts Bundle. This bundle contains over 100 video-guided workouts including resistance training, cardio, mobility workshops, and recovery days. To learn more and download your copy now, head to homeworkout.matschaumburg.com.

Jun 23, 2021 • 24min
E182 - How Would You Answer These Questions?
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie rehash a unique activity they introduced during the One Workout Away Challenge. Every Wednesday during the OWA Challenge they would ask the participants to answer one question with the first thing that came to mind. The answers were both fun and insightful, showcasing common themes that many believe about health and wellness. Check out the details in this week's episode! This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Challenge. This 28-day challenge is destined to teach you how you are just one workout away from feeling stronger, living healthier, and functioning better. To learn more and sign up for the next one, which begins August 22, head to owa.matschaumburg.com.

Jun 16, 2021 • 51min
E181 - Breaking Down The Barriers To Meditation with Josephine Atluri
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with meditation expert Josephine Atluri to discuss some of the most common barriers that people face when they first try meditating and how to break those barriers down. Josephine discusses her personal journey with mediation, what she found to help herself meditate consistently, and the top tips she gives her clients to be able to find a meditation practice that works for them. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Interested in connecting with Josephine? Be sure to find her online as well as give her a follow on Instagram!