E226 – Why Damaging Your Muscles Is Damaging Your Health

Have you ever heard the idea that in order to build muscle or get results from exercise, your workouts first need to damage your muscles so then they can regrow bigger and stronger? It is one of the most prevalent soundbites in the mainstream fitness industry, but it is NOT TRUE. In fact, damaging your muscles with your workouts damages your health in a number of ways. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Read more…

What To Do If Bicycles Bother Your Back

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing the bicycle exercise for your abs. The bicycle exercise can be one of the best ways to target your abs and strengthen and tone your core muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this exercise. The bicycle exercise is one of the most incorrectly performed exercises in Read more…

E225 – The Sleep Advantage – Interview With Devin Burke

We have all heard the ideas that sleep is important for our health and we need to make sure to get quality sleep. But what do these ideas actually mean and how can we go about getting the sleep we need? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with sleep expert and author Devin Burke to discuss these sleep ideas and more. If you have ever been Read more…

What To Focus On To Maximize Your Ab Results With Bicycles

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing the bicycle exercise for your abs. The bicycle exercise can be one of the best ways to target your abs and strengthen and tone your core muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this exercise. The bicycle exercise is one of the most incorrectly performed exercises in Read more…

E224 – The Three C’s of Exercising At Home

Exercising at home can be one of the surest ways to get your workouts in on a regular basis. However, there are some specific things you need to keep in mind in order to help you do that. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what they call The Three C’s and how they will not only help you make sure you get your home workouts in, but Read more…

Bicycle Abs – How Far Should Your Legs Move?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing the bicycle exercise for your abs. The bicycle exercise can be one of the best ways to target your abs and strengthen and tone your core muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this exercise. The bicycle exercise is one of the most incorrectly performed exercises in Read more…

E223 – What To Focus On If You Want To Lose Weight With Your Workouts

Are you wanting your workouts to help you lose weight? Most ways of trying to lose weight through exercise are not sustainable for the long-term, which can make losing weight through exercise difficult. But, there is a way to make this much easier, and it has to do with what you are focusing on while you are exercising. On today’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie explain exactly what you need Read more…

What you should do with your low back when doing bicycles for your abs?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing the bicycle exercise for your abs. The bicycle exercise can be one of the best ways to target your abs and strengthen and tone your core muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this exercise. The bicycle exercise is one of the most incorrectly performed exercises in Read more…

E222 – What does it mean to “cheat” in the gym?

Have you ever heard of the idea of “cheating” in the gym? What does this mean? What is implied by this word, and how should you actually consider thinking about “cheating”? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss this idea of “cheating” – what is meant by it, what it ACTUALLY means, and how you can apply this concept to your workouts to get better results. If you Read more…

How To Most Effectively Build Your Butt With This Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the hip extension machine. The hip extension machine can be one of the best ways to target your glutes and strengthen and tone your butt muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this machine. The hip extension machine is often thought of as something you can just Read more…