Exercise Is Health

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question that was sent in about one of the ideas they commonly propose - that by improving how muscles function, you can improve your flexibility.  Julie and Charlie describe why this is the case, why you don't need to focus on releasing or relaxing muscles to improve flexibility, and what you can do on your own to improve your flexibility and muscle function.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast! Resources mentioned in this week's episode: E3 - What is Muscle Activation Techniques®? E10 - The Exercise Pyramid List of certified MAT® specialists in your area

The week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ankur Dave to discuss chronic pain management.  Dr. Dave, a pain management specialist with Amita Health, focuses his practice on helping patients overcome chronic pain without the use of opioids, and he breaks down the key pillars that are necessary to do so.  With the chronic pain epidemic that has spread throughout the U.S., the opioid addiction rate has reached its highest numbers to date.  It is Dr. Dave's mission to help educate the public on what they can do to better-manage and alleviate their chronic pain without facing the risk of addiction that accompanies prescription opioids.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode, and be sure to follow Dr. Dave on Twitter!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the biggest culprits of complaints today - tight hamstrings.  They discuss why tight hamstrings may not be what you think they are, why the tightness may actually be a good thing, and what you could consider doing to "solve" them.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode! The following content was referenced during this week's episode: E11 - Flexibility - A New Age Solution To An Old Time Problem Supercharge Your Stretching With This One Simple Change

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what has long been considered the golden exercise in the fitness industry--squats--and why it is time for this exercise to be de-throned, or at least reconsidered.  They discuss what they see as some of the biggest issues with squatting, why so many people have difficulty squating, the risks of squatting even if your body is not built for it, and when and why squatting would be appropriate for you to add into your workouts.  Check out all of the details in this week's episode! In this episode, Julie and Charlie reference a few different concepts originally brought to them by the Resistance Training Specialist™ (RTS™) program, including these videos below produced by Tom Purvis: Squats Part 1: Fold-Ability and Proportions Squats Part 2: Fold-Ability and Proportions (Examples and Adjustments) Squat like a BABY??!! You can see many more of Tom's videos on squatting and exercise mechanics here.  Be sure to check out the RTS™ program online for more information about upcoming courses!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Gregory Seaman of ThriveMD in Schaumburg.  ThriveMD is a health optimization clinic offering a variety of wellness services, including IV Therapies, Medical Weight Loss, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, HOCATT™ Platinum Saunas, and UVB Blood Irradiation Therapy.  They also specialize in the topic of today's conversation - Ozone Therapy and the HCG Diet! What is ozone therapy? Who is it is good for?  What benefits does it provide?  What myths are out there about the HCG diet?  Is it as effective as it is made out to be?  We discuss all of this and more in this week's episode of Exericse Is Health! Check out Dr. Seaman and his team online at thriveMD.org as well as on Facebook!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question they get a lot this time of year - "Why does my body feel stressed after the holidays?"  In January, the rate of illness and injuries goes through the roof, and the previous six weeks may be to blame.  Find out the details of why as well as what to do about this in this week's episode!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Melissa Armstrong of Cleanse in Truth, a skincare company located in Inverness, Illinois. Melissa is a liscensed esthetician and Reiki master specializing in creating custom-made skincare products for her clients while delivering world-renowned Reiki fascials.  Melissa tells Julie and Charlie of her own journey through healing her skin and why she believes so much of what is in consumer skincare products today is actually making everybody's skin worse.  Check out all of the details and more in this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what is, in their opinion, the most overlooked part of the body - the feet.  The feet are comprised of 28 bones each, 30 if you count the bones of the ankle, and have 50 muscles that are directly responsible for controlling them.  Not only that, but foot issues are diagnosed more that twice as often as type 2 diabetes, making foot issues a HUGE issue.  Check out this week's episode to learn more about why your feet are so important, where the conventional foot approaches get it wrong, and what you can do to help improve the function of your feet! A blog post that is discussed in this episode can be found here: 5 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere To Strengthen Your Feet Also, on May 18, 2019, the Schaumburg Health Summit is coming to the Fairfiled Inn & Suites! Check out everything that is happening and purchase your tickets online here!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the most common questions they get after the New Year - "Should I workout at home or at the gym?"  What are the pros and cons of each?  Who is each location better suited for?  What things do you need to consider before diving headfirst into a program at either?  Catch all of the details in this week's episode! If you are looking for guidance from Julie and Charlie on your exercise, enroll in the MAS Virtual Membership Program!  This program is delivered 100% online and will allow you to get MAS-quality workouts at whatever gym you exercise at. Find out more information about the program here. Also, be sure to check out the 2019 Schaumburg Health Summit, coming up on Saturday, May 18.  Hear from an all-star lineup of health and wellness professionals local to the Schaumburg area in this one day, TEDx-like, health-focused event.  Find our more information about the summit and purchase your tickets here!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie give you a full recap of all of our guests from 2018 and their answers to our two common questions - "What do you reccomend our listeners do to improve their health?" and "What is your definition of health?"  Utilize their tips to help ensure 2019 is your healthiest year yet!  Check out all of the details in this week's episode.