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E148 – “Aren’t all workouts good for your health?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about a common belief in the fitness industry – that all workouts are good for your health. The truth is, there are many workouts out there that aren’t good for your health, and Julie and Charlie break down why. Check out this week’s episode for all of the details! If you are looking for a way to use exercise to Read more…

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How Can You Get All The Treats From Exercise Without The Tricks?

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are looking to do some trick or treating, but not necessarily with your exercise. You are wanting all the treats and all of the benefits from your workouts without all of the tricks – the fluff, the hype, the nonsense. What should you be doing with your workouts to make sure you are getting all Read more…

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E147 – Boosting Your Brain’s Health and Function with Exercise – Interview with Dr. Philippe Douyon

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Philippe Douyon of the Inle BrainFit Institute to discuss exercise, brain health, and how the former affects the latter. Dr. Douyon discusses the potency of exercise to help your brain grow new neurons and make new connections, as well as the importance of exercising to maintain your brain’s health. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Be Read more…

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How To Improve Your Brain Health With Exercise

Welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are wanting to improve the health and function of your brain. What should you be doing with your workouts that will directly increase the function of your brain and improve the health of your brain? 1) Create New Challenges For Yourself Our first exercise tip to improve your brain health is to create new Read more…

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E146 – A Few of Our Favorite MAT® Things

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss some of the less-advertised benefits that they have personally experienced from Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®). If you have heard of MAT®, you likely know that it helps your muscles contract better; but what else can come from this improved neuromuscular efficiency? Check out the details in this week’s episode! The Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Read more…

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How To Change Your Exercise If Your Workouts Leave You Achy

Hey welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are noticing that your body is actually getting achier from your workouts. You’ve been told that your body should feel better with exercise, but that hasn’t been the case for you. What things could you change with your workouts to help take you from feeling achy to feeling better? 1) Change Your Range Read more…

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E145 – Why You Should Exercise Even When You Are Injured

Have you ever thought, “I can’t workout right now because I am trying to let an injury heal?” This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss this idea, the issues that are created by taking extended time off from exercising due to injury, and some ways to go about exercising if you are recovering from an injury. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! The Exercise Is Health Read more…

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Have an injury? Stay active with these exercise tips!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are experiencing some kind of injury. You have been cleared by your doctor for regular exercise, and you would like to get back to exercising, but you are still dealing with this nagging ache or pain. What are some things you should be considering when you workout to make sure things don’t get worse? 1) Read more…

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E144 – What’s the deal with foam rolling?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down to discuss foam rolling – what it is, what it may be doing, what it is unlikely to be doing despite being commonly said to do, and why you may chose to do it. If you have ever wondered what the big deal with foam rolling is, check this episode out! If you are interested in receiving trainer-quality workouts in the comfort Read more…

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How To Effectively Strengthen Your Low Back

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are wanting to strengthen your low back muscles. You have been told that you have a weak core or your low back isn’t strong enough, and you are looking for ways to do that without potentially aggravating your low back. Here are some things you could consider adding into your regular exercise routine in order Read more…

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