• Charlie Cates
  • Exercise For Life

Are you investing intelligently into your exercise account?

A lot of times when we go to the gym we are focused on what we are going to do… Read More

  • Charlie Cates

“Should I use more weight?”

“Should I use more weight?” “That would depend on your goal…” As a personal trainer in Schaumburg, I realize that… Read More

  • Julie Cates
  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

What does muscle have to do with it?

As a Muscle Activation Techniques™ (MAT™) specialist and personal trainer in Schaumburg, I know that many people seek out MAT™… Read More

  • Charlie Cates
  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

‘Tis The (Flip-Flops) Season

Whether you consider Memorial Day to mark the start of summer or you hold off until it officially turns in… Read More

  • Julie Cates

Is Compensation Actually Bad?

When you hear the word compensation, what do you usually think of?  Is it a word to describe something positive… Read More

  • Charlie Cates
  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

Do You Have “Golfer’s Foot”?

Over the past month, I have been taking golf lessons every couple weeks.  One thing I quickly learned was how… Read More

  • Charlie Cates
  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

Injury Prevention: Checking In On Your Body

A few weeks back, a warning popped up on my car's dashboard.  Snow tires on.  Do not exceed 65 mph.… Read More

  • Charlie Cates

Don’t Confuse General Physical Activity With Specific Exercise

As a personal trainer in Schaumburg, I am often asking my clients what they did for exercise or physical activity… Read More

  • Charlie Cates
  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

Do You Have Weak Ankles?

When I was 14 I rolled both of my ankles within a couple weeks of eachother.  "You must have weak… Read More

  • Charlie Cates

Squatting For Bigger Arms? Think Again.

"Why are we squatting?  I want bigger arms." "Well, if you do heavy lifts for your legs, you will produce… Read More