E91 – “What can I do with exercise to help my arthritic knee?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question they often hear when talking to people in various social settings, “What can I do with exercise to help my arthritic knee?”  Arthritis is a common issue that can be debilitating if left unmanaged, but exercising has been shown to help with the associated symptoms.  Check out this week’s episode to hear what Julie and Charlie say you should do with Read more…

Just starting high school? Stay safe while you exercise with these tips!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are a little bit younger; in fact, you are under 15 years old.  What things should you be doing with your exercise now to make sure you stay safe and are able to Read more…

E90 – The Influence of Airway Health on Your Teeth with Dr. Dawn Diehnelt of Serenity Dental

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Dawn Diehnelt of Serenity Dental in Schaumburg to discuss the importance of optimal airway health and breathing habits for your teeth alignment and overall wellness. If you struggle to breathe through your nose on a consistent basis, experience sleep apnea, or suffer from misaligned teeth, you are going to want to give this episode a listen. Dr. Diehnelt has a Read more…

Glute Activation – Exercise tips to get your glutes firing

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who have been told or feel like your glutes aren’t firing. What things can you be doing with your workouts to help get your glutes firing better.    1) Think about squeezing your glutes Exercise Read more…

E89 – 4 Unexpected Side Effects of Muscle Activation Techniques®

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss four of the more common but unexpected side effects of Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®). MAT® is a systematic approach to assessing for and addressing neuromuscular inefficiencies, and the effects it can have on the human body are profound and widespread. Check out this week’s episode to hear four unexpected side effects that clients often report after MAT®. Resources from this week’s episode can Read more…

Is your exercise routine too much for your body?

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who feel like your exercise may be a little bit much for your body. Your body might feel like it is starting to break down or might be achy and sore.  Here are three Read more…

E88 – Training Internal Performance For External Goals

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss some of the exercise goals they have set for themselves and how they have been going about training for them. They discuss why they set these goals, the physical and mental struggles they faced when trying to achieve these goals, and the lessons they learned from progressing towards these goals.  Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Check out this Read more…

Recovering from hip surgery? Here are three reasons to add in MAT®.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you 3 reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are post-hip surgery. Here are 3 reasons why you should consider adding in Muscle Activation Techniques® to your post-surgery recovery. **Please note that you must be cleared for regular exercise to be able Read more…

E87 – “How are my feet making my back hurt?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about the relationship between the function of the feet and how the rest of the body might be feeling. If you have heard any of the previous Exercise Is Health episodes on foot function, this episode is a fantastic follow-up. And if you are concerned about the health and function of your feet, or anywhere else in your body, then Read more…

Love cardio? You still need to lift weights, and here’s why.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you that skip out on lifting weights and just go for the cardio. Here are three reasons why you need to keep lifting weights even if you love cardio. 1) Cardio uses your body while Read more…