Exercise Is Health

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss muscle health and why it encompasses more than you may have originally thought.  Often times, when you think of improving your muscles, you may think of more or less two different categories - 1) strengthening them and 2) relaxing them.  But, there is a third category that often isn't considered that can completely amplify the first and potentially decrease the need for the second.  Check out this week's episode for all of the details!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie interviews Charlie about his newest project - Fit4T1D.  Charlie dives into details about what Fit4T1D is, why he felt it was a necessary program to create, and how Fit4T1D is helping Type 1 Diabetics better manage their blood glucose levels through exercise.  Check out all of this discussion and more in this week's episode! You can find Fit4T1D online, on Facebook, and on Instagram.

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the bigger questions they hear when working on clients for Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  So often we think that where we are experiencing symptoms is where our issues actually are.  However, this is rarely the case.  Julie and Charlie explain why the "local symptom, local problem, local treatment" approach may be missing what is actually going on, and why you should consider expanding your search for what is contributing to your symptoms.  Check out all of this and more in this week's episode! If you are looking to connect with Julie or Charlie about scheduling a time to come in for Muscle Activation Techniques®, you can do so by email info@matschaumburg.com.  If you are not in the greater Chicago area, you can find an MAT® practitioner who is local to you here.

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Bikram Dhillon of Physicians Total Wellness in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Dhillon brings the unique perspective of being both an emergency room doctor as well as an integrative physician.  He has authored three books - "The 7 Reasons Why You Can't Lose Weight: Weight Loss Solutions That Work", "The Diamond Rule", and "The Man in the Mountain" - all of which can be found on Amazon.com.  Dr. Dhillon speaks to many of the emergency room issues he sees that actually start as issues which could be prevented through integrative care.  Dr. Dhillon can be reached through his website, WellToExcell.com, for patient inquiries and scheduling.  Check out this week's episode to find out more!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a predominant myth in the fitness world - the Magic Muscle Myth.  The idea behind the Magic Muscle is that there is one muscle that, if released, relaxed, or strengthened, will be the fix-all to ALL of your physical health issues.  Julie and Charlie discuss three of the most common muscles that are promoted in this manner - the psoas, the piriformis, and the rotator cuff muscles.  Check out this episode to hear why the Magic Muscle idea is nothing but pure gym myth!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of the more common scenarios they see with new clients - they are starting to exercise because of doctor's orders but they have NEVER exercised before.  What considerations do you need to take if this is your situation?  Check out this week's episode for all of the details!

This week on the Exercise Is Health, Julie interviews Charlie about his MAT® origin story - what was his career path like before MAT®? How did he find out about MAT®? What does the future look like for MAT® and Muscle Activation Schaumburg?  Check out all of the details in this week's episode of Exercise Is Health!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast Julie and Charlie answer an important question from one of their colleagues - "How can I help my clients understand when they have performed their final rep?"  This question is particularly important for those who work out on their own, as well as for trainers who are looking to help their clients.  Check out Julie and Charlie's answer in this week's episode!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Richard Powell, DC of Greater Chicago Functional Health. Dr. Powell discusses the 5 foundations his practice addresses to help his patients reverse their Type 2 Diabetes.  He has over a 90% success rate at helping his patients reverse their Type 2 Diabetes by using a customized testing program looking at multiple biological and genetic markers to zero in a patient's treatment plan.  Additionally, Dr. Powell will be hosting a free luncheon event on Tuesday, August 28th for prospective patients with Type 2 Diabetes that are interested in finding out more about the work he does.  You can learn more about this event here. The blog post discussed in this podcast can be found here - "5 Foundations for Reversing Diabetes The Go Beyond Diet"

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie lay out the three questions you need to answer in order to determine whether you would be a good candidate for Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  Have you heard about MAT® but are unsure if it would be worthwhile for you to try?  Give this episode a listen to see if MAT® would be right for you! Resources discussed in this episode can be found below: Are you a candidate for MAT®?  Answer these three questions to find out! Exercise Is Health Episode 3 - What is Muscle Activation Techniques®? Directory of certified MAT® Specialists