3 Ways To Know If You Need 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 three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who aren’t sure whether or not you need to try Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®). What are some ways for you to know if your body is in need of an MAT® tune up? 1) Read more…

E39 – “My knee hurts…Why are you looking at my hip?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the bigger questions they hear when working on clients for Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  So often we think that where we are experiencing symptoms is where our issues actually are.  However, this is rarely the case.  Julie and Charlie explain why the “local symptom, local problem, local treatment” approach may be missing what is actually going on, and why you should Read more…

5k Prep – Exercise tips for running your next 5k!

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 preparing to run a 5k. You have a race coming up, and you want to make sure that your body is ready to rock and roll. What things do you need to Read more…

Greg Roskopf featured on the Muscle Expert Podcast

Greg Roskopf, the developer and CEO of Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®), was recently interviewed on Ben Pakulski’s Muscle Expert Podcast!  Greg dives into detail about his history and how he developed MAT® as well as some of the amazing success stories he has seen at his office.  If you have ever been curious as to what exactly MAT® is, who it is right for, or if it is something you should try, listen to the Read more…

E38 – Interview with Dr. Bikram Dhillon of Physicians Total Wellness

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Bikram Dhillon of Physicians Total Wellness in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Dhillon brings the unique perspective of being both an emergency room doctor as well as an integrative physician.  He has authored three books – “The 7 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight: Weight Loss Solutions That Work“, “The Diamond Rule“, and “The Man in the Mountain” – all of which can be Read more…

Not a gym member? We have exercise tips for you!

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 not members of a gym. How can you still get a great workout in despite not having access to all of the awesome weight machines that a gym may offer? 1) Join Read more…

E37 – The Magic Muscle Myth

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a predominant myth in the fitness world – the Magic Muscle Myth.  The idea behind the Magic Muscle is that there is one muscle that, if released, relaxed, or strengthened, will be the fix-all to ALL of your physical health issues.  Julie and Charlie discuss three of the most common muscles that are promoted in this manner – the psoas, the piriformis, and Read more…

Make the most of your 70’s with these three workout 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 70+. What things do you need to keep in mind with your exercise to make sure the health, strength, and function of your body stay at an all-time high as you journey Read more…

E36 – “So your doctor told you to start exercising…”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of the more common scenarios they see with new clients – they are starting to exercise because of doctor’s orders but they have NEVER exercised before.  What considerations do you need to take if this is your situation?  Check out this week’s episode for all of the details! Check out this episode!

Schedules changing with fall? Get your workout in 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 whose schedule is about to transition from more a summer schedule to a fall schedule. Maybe your hours at work get longer on Fridays. Maybe you need to consider what is going on outside Read more…