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Two Things That Make Pro Athletes So Strong

At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, we see a variety of clients for Muscle Activation Techniques®, also known as MAT®. We see clients who are younger and older, clients who are more physically fit and those who are not, and clients who are highly athletic as well as those whose athleticism may be lacking. But, despite this variety, there is a consistency that we see regarding the differences between our clients who are professional athletes and those Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

Injury-Free Exercise – The One Switch That Needs To Happen To Stay Strong

Guys, let me level with you for a second… How you worked out in high school and college is not helping you now if you are in your 40s or beyond. I know you want to feel strong and athletic again, like you can do anything at any time, but the number one thing that will stop you from doing that is getting injured. Not injured like you are feeling achy and sore, but injured Read more…

By Charlie Cates, ago

E299 – The A.I.M. Principle For Muscle Growth – Interview with Nick Horvath

Do you have a group of muscles that you are struggling to grow or strengthen? There is so much confusion and misinformation about what actually needs to happen in order to develop bigger and stronger muscles, and while much of the mainstream fitness industry wants you to chase the newest, flashiest, flavor-of-the-day strategy, we find that results consistently come easier when you follow a specific set of principles. This week, we have the opportunity to Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

Ladies – 3 Ways To Fight Muscle Loss In Your 50s

Are you a woman in your 50s who is starting to feel the effects of aging, particularly in terms of muscle loss? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many women in their 50s experience changes in their bodies that can lead to decreased muscle mass. However, there are several preventative measures you can take to combat muscle loss and regain your strength. This checklist is specifically designed to help you feel like yourself again by providing Read more…

By Julie Cates, ago

Three Simple Ways To Stay Moving Through Your Week

With school back in session and fall activities in full swing, it can feel like whatever peace you were left with at the end of summer has officially left for good, and with it all the opportunities you had to exercise regularly. However, it is absolutely critical that you get into a good workout routine right now, because soon the holidays will be here, and once November rolls around, it is pretty much just a Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E298 – One Aspect Of Your Fitness You Are Not Considering

What aspects of your fitness do you take into consideration throughout your day? Perhaps you notice how out of breath or not you get. Or maybe you are aware of how easily you can move your body. Or your strength might be the thing that is most apparent to you as you do your daily activities. But, there is one aspect of your fitness that you are likely not considering, and by overlooking this, you Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

The Easiest Way To Optimize Your Health & Function

Are you functioning at a high level but looking for something to clean up any little pieces that may be off? If so, you would be what we call an “Optimizer”. An Optimizer is somebody who doesn’t have any aches or pains that are holding them back, they can do what they want when they want, but they feel like there may be some tiny things here and there that are keeping them from living Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E297 – High Impact Exercise Is Not The Enemy

Do high impact exercises bother your joints? Maybe running bugs your knees, or jumping and landing hurt your back. Or perhaps your body actually feels okay doing high-impact exercises, but you choose not to as a precautionary measure. Oftentimes, when high-impact exercises bother people’s joints, they decide to not do them out of fear of making their joints worse. BUT, there are some big issues with not doing high-impact exercises, especially if you want to Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E296 – 3 Benefits You Are Missing Out On If You Are Moving Too Fast When You Strength Train

Are you moving too fast when you strength train? More than likely, you are. While moving too fast can be a big risk for injury, it can also cause you to miss many key benefits of your workouts. What will you be missing out on when you move fast and how can you combat this? That’s what we’re laying out for you this week on the Exercise Is Health® podcast. Yes, you want to be Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

3 Ways MAT® Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or you just enjoy being physically active in general, Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) can help you reach your fitness goals faster and easier than you imagined. There are many important aspects to reaching any fitness goal, including having a plan, the right support team, and knowing how to progress your body appropriately with your workouts. But, there are three giant aspects that depend on your physical Read more…

By Team MAS, ago