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 may (or may not) consider themselves to be seniors. What exercise tips do you have to keep in mind to help maintain and improve the health and function of your body if you Read more…
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie are answering your questions! They had two questions submitted about an earlier episode, Six Exercise Principles To Keep In Mind If You Are New To Exercise, and they are diving in deep to explain the reasoning behind some of their principles. If you would like your question featured on a future episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, send Team MAS an email at Read more…
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 your summer schedule. School is about to get let out, the kids are coming home, and things are looking jam-packed. How can you still get your workouts in consistently with a Read more…
Golf season is in full swing here in the Chicago area. Every weekend, and most weekdays, you can find the links full of avid golfers out there for both business and pleasure. But, with this increase in golf course usage comes an onslaught of potential issues, most notably golfer’s elbow. Golfer’s elbow has plagued both pros and joes alike, but what exactly is it, and is the elbow the only issue at hand? Golfer’s elbow Read more…
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview a very special guest – Dr. Bob Cates (Charlie’s dad). Dr. Cates practices family medicine in Wisconsin and is a HUGE advocate of the many benefits of exercise. In this episode, he discusses the changes he sees in his patients when they begin exercising, as well as the changes he sees when they stop. He also dives into his own personal exercise routine Read more…
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 planning a vacation, but you still want to get your workout in. How can you make sure to exercise effectively while you are on the road and still enjoy your vacay time? Read more…
A couple months ago an article was released describing how LeBron James keeps his body functioning at a high level. Between private chefs, trainers, and various therapists, it was reported that LeBron spends $1.5M each year on making sure his body stays working well. You can see the original article here. Now, you might read that number and think, “He can spend that much money because he makes $____ million each year.” But, I would Read more…
This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Fatima Hyder of IdealAccessMD. IdealAccessMD the first direct primary care clinic located in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Hyder describes the numerous features that the direct primary care (DPC) model offers versus the traditional western medicine model. Dr. Hyder tells her story of why she chose the DPC model and why she believes it will result in more affordable health care and ultimately a Read more…
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 in your late 20’s or early 30’s and you are not used to going to the gym. You are used to working out through playing sports or just general physical activity. How Read more…
When you hear the word “muscle”, what do you think of? A body builder? A car? Strength? A certain look? A specific individual, such as Arnold or Dwayne Johnson? What about when you hear the word “health”? What comes to mind then? Perhaps feeling good and energized; being free of illness and disease; or maybe the various components that promote health such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Now, do you ever equate “muscle” to “health”, Read more…