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E201 – Why you should lift weights if you want to keep your heart healthy

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie explore a topic that is not frequently discussed in the mainstream media – the idea that lifting weights is actually necessary to keep your heart healthy. While most of the fitness world focuses on cardio to improve heart health, the fact is that resistance training is a vital component of keeping your heart strong and functioning well. But, just generally lifting weights won’t do Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

Secret Form Cue For Biceps Curls

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are performing biceps curls with dumbbells. Biceps curls are one of the most popular exercises both in the gym and at home, but there are some key details that are often overlooked. One issue that is often presented when doing biceps curls is not monitoring what is happening at the shoulder during the exercise. Not only can this reduce the effectiveness of Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E200 – Celebrating 200 Episodes of The Exercise Is Health Podcast!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie recap everything that has happened over the past four years as they celebrate 200 episodes! For 200 consecutive weeks they have brought you fresh content every Wednesday to teach you how to build your health through exercise. Join in on the discussion to relive all of the best moments from the past 200 episodes and learn where things are heading during the next 200 Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

What Should Your Posture Be During Trunk Rotations?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the trunk rotation machine. The trunk rotation machine can be one of the most effective ways to build the strength of your core muscles, but you don’t want to do it haphazardly. One misconception out there about doing any exercise is you have to have “perfect posture”… whatever that even means. In most cases it is implying that you sit Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E199 – How To Get Past The Boredom of Lifting Weights

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss an issue that many people who try to exercise consistently face — boredom, especially when it comes to lifting weights. How can you get past the “Meh…” feeling of certain workouts if you still want to get the health benefits of doing them? If you have ever felt this way, listen up! There are some details in this week’s episode you will not Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

Where To Stop Your Motion When Doing Trunk Rotation

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the trunk rotation machine. The trunk rotation machine can be one of the most effective ways to build the strength of your core muscles, but you don’t want to do it haphazardly. One of the biggest issues we see when people use this machine is they are focused in on the wrong things. Many times people think they need to Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E198 – How To Start If You Are Brand New To Exercise

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie give their top tips for those who are just starting out or starting to get back into the swing of exercising again after an extended time off. What should you do when you first begin? How should you prioritize your workout time? What should you focus on to get the most sustainable results? Check out this week’s episode for answers to all of these Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

What To Think About When Using The Trunk Rotation Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the trunk rotation machine. The trunk rotation machine can be one of the most effective ways to build the strength of your core muscles, but you don’t want to do it haphazardly. One of the biggest issues we see when people use this machine is they are focused in on the wrong things. Many times people think they need to Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E197 – Is Walking Enough Aerobic Exercise For You?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss their unique perspective around a common topic that most of the mainstream fitness world has backwards. While many alleged experts tout walking as the “best” form of exercise, the truth is that walking leaves much to be desired from a health and function perspective. If you have ever wondered if walking by itself is enough aerobic exercise for you, listen up! This week’s Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

How To Choose The Starting Position On The Trunk Rotation Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the trunk rotation machine. The trunk rotation machine can be one of the most effective ways to build the strength of your core muscles, but you don’t want to do it haphazardly. One of the most common ways people set themselves up for injury on this machine is by trying to put their starting position too far into trunk rotation. Read more…

By Team MAS, ago