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E187 – Why Muscle Shortening Matters

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss the concept of muscle shortening. While it may sound bizarre, it is extremely important that your muscles are able to do this! So often we are told by mainstream fitness to focus on muscle lengthening or to do specific exercises to lengthen our muscles. However, this often causes more issues than it solves. Learn why this is and what to do about it Read more…

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How To Choose The Height Of The Pad During Side Bends

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing side bends on an incline bench. The side bend exercise targets your core muscles in one of their four primary functions, so if you aren’t doing some variation of this exercise, you are leaving your core vulnerable to be weak and your low back vulnerable to injury. This week we will be discussing where you should place the pad on Read more…

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E186 – The Power of Pelvic Floor Therapy with Dr. Stefanie McMillin

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Stefanie McMillin of Full Circle Birth & Pelvic Health to discuss all things pelvic floor. Dr. Stefanie is trained as a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy for both women and men, so this conversation dives into topics such as what the pelvic floor is, why its health is important, and what issues a dysfunctional pelvic floor may Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

What To Focus On When Doing Side Bends

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing side bends on an incline bench. The side bend exercise targets your core muscles in one of their four primary functions, so if you aren’t doing some variation of this exercise, you are leaving your core vulnerable to be weak and your low back vulnerable to injury. This week we will be discussing what you should be focusing on while Read more…

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E185 – How can getting my muscles contracting better help me with my muscles that are too tight?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss muscle contraction, muscle tightness, and the relationship between the two. It is often thought that when muscles feel tight, they are the primary issue. However, this may not be the case. Julie and Charlie explore this topic and some solutions that they have found to be total game-changers. Check out the details in this week’s episode! If you are looking for a way Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

How Does This Slight Tweak With Your Arms Dramatically Change Your Core Challenge?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing side bends on an incline bench. The side bend exercise targets your core muscles in one of their four primary functions, so if you aren’t doing some variation of this exercise, you are leaving your core vulnerable to be weak and your low back vulnerable to injury. This week we will be focusing on how your arm position can influence Read more…

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E184 – Why Maintenance Is The Ultimate Goal

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss an aspect of exercise that is not widely talked about. While mainstream fitness would lead you to believe that you need to keep progressing in every aspect of your strength and fitness in order for your workouts to be worthwhile, Julie and Charlie have a different take. In fact, they believe that the pursuit of fitness progress may actually be detrimental to your Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

How To Choose The Bench Angle When Doing Side Bends

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing side bends on an incline bench. The side bend exercise targets your core muscles in one of their four primary functions, so if you aren’t doing some variation of this exercise, you are leaving your core vulnerable to be weak and your low back vulnerable to injury. This week we will be focusing on what angle you should put the Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

E183 – Does lifting slowly actually make a difference for your health?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie share stories about changes they have noticed within themselves as a result of lifting slowly. A question that often comes up is, “Does lifting slowly actually make a difference for your health, or is it just something you recommend?”. Check out this week’s episode to hear what Julie and Charlie have experienced within their own bodies by making the switch to lifting slowly. If Read more…

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A Secret Tip To Target Your Glutes

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the leg press machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The leg press machine is one of the most effective tools for building the strength and function of your leg muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to tell you Read more…

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