E172 – Coming This Weekend!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a huge event that is taking place this weekend (Saturday, April 17, 2021) – the Schaumburg Health Summit 2021! Back in 2019, Julie and Charlie ran the first-ever Schaumburg Health Summit, but this year’s event is going to look a bit different for two main reasons: 1. It is 100% VIRTUAL, and 2. It is 100% FREE. Check out all of the details Read more…

How To Make The Crunch Machine More Specific To Your Abs

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the trunk flexion (a.k.a. crunch) machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The crunch machine can be an extremely effective tool for building the strength and function of your abdominal muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to Read more…

E171 – Is Exercising Every Day Bad For My Muscles? – Part 3

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie dive into the science of exercising every day. What changes do people often see with their health when they start exercising more consistently? This is the third installment of this three-part series, so to get more the full story of exercising every day, be sure to listen to Part 1 and Part 2, as well. Check out all of the science details in this Read more…

How high should you put the seat on the crunch machine?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the trunk flexion (a.k.a. crunch) machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The crunch machine can be an extremely effective tool for building the strength and function of your abdominal muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to Read more…

E170 – Is Exercising Every Day Bad For My Muscles? – Part 2

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie continue their discussion on exercising every day; whether it is something you should consider doing; and, if so, how you should go about doing it. They build off of last week’s episode, which introduced the idea of exercise that uses your body versus exercise that (re)builds your body. But there is more to the story than just how you are exercising. Check out the details Read more…

How To Use The Handles On The Knee Extension Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the leg extension machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The leg extension machine can be an integral part of your exercise plan, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to you about how to effectively use the handles Read more…

E169 – Is Exercising Every Day Bad For My Muscles? – Part 1

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss exercising every day, whether it is something you should consider doing, and if it could actually be bad for you. This is the first of a three-part series where they break down some different ways to be thinking about exercising to build your health. Check out the details in this week’s episode! Do you want to learn how to improve your physical health, your Read more…

Where do you put the shin pad when doing the knee extension machine?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the leg extension machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The leg extension machine can be an integral part of your exercise plan, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to you about where you should put the shin Read more…

E168 – What is the Carnivore Diet? Interview with Dr. Shawn Baker

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Shawn Baker of MeatRx and author of The Carnivore Diet to discuss the Carnivore Diet. What is the Carnivore Diet? Won’t eating meat increase your risk of disease? Are we as humans actually designed to eat meat? All of these questions and more are answered in this exciting interview. Check out this week’s episode for all of the details! Interested in connecting Read more…

How Straight Should You Get Your Knees When Doing Leg Extensions?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the leg extension machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The leg extension machine can be an integral part of your exercise plan, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to you about how straight you should be trying Read more…