• Julie Cates

How to exercise when you “have no time”

Let’s face it - “I have no time” is always the excuse.  Not to mention, this excuse is actually not… Read More

  • Charlie Cates

Why Do You Exercise?

Why do you exercise? For health reasons?  For enjoyment?  For stress release?  For YOU time?  For camaraderie/social reasons?  For a… Read More

  • Julie Cates

The Struggle Of Exercise

The benefits of exercise are waiting and are too great to be ignored, but the struggle to actually do exercise… Read More

  • 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