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Why Your Body Proportions Matter

A couple weeks back I published a post on the structural variations that can be seen between people and how these variations influence the ability of the joints to move.  I discussed how certain sports have requirements that need to be met from a joint motion perspective, and that how sometimes those requirements exceed what an individual’s joint structure actually allows for. This can start be extremely problematic if the joint is consistently being forced Read more…

By Charlie Cates, ago

E15 – Julie’s MAT® Story

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie tells her story of being a client of Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  She describes the various ailments and injuries she has had throughout her life and how MAT® has aided in her recovery.  She also talks about how MAT® helps her to keep her activity levels high and continue to do the things she loves, like dance! Check out all of this and more in this Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

Preparing for golf season? Check out these exercise 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’re talking to those of you who are preparing for golf season. The links are opening up and you are ready to hit them. But, what things do you need to keep in mind with your workouts to have a safe, Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

5 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere To Strengthen Your Feet

Every day on TV, in magazines, and online we see images of fitness thrown our way.  Exercises to strengthen your legs, your back, your arms, your abs, and your butt are constantly being demonstrated.  But, one area of your body that is often neglected during your workouts is your feet. And, unfortunately, not strengthening this area can have a detrimental impact on how the rest of your body feels and functions. Furthermore, your feet tend Read more…

By Charlie Cates, ago

E14 – The Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie start to scratch the surface on the disucssion of all the benefits that exercise provides aside from weight loss. So often, people will delay starting to exercise because they feel like they don’t have the other components of weight loss in check (nutrition, stress management, etc.). However, the longer you delay working out on a regular basis, the longer you delay gleaning the immense Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

Working off the winter weight? We have some 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 trying to work off the winter weight.  The winter season is officially over and you want to shed the pounds that you put on over the holidays. What things do you need to keep in mind with your exercise to lose the weight in a safe and effective manner with long term results?

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By Team MAS, ago

Participating in sports? You have to keep this one thing in mind.

A couple weeks back I was having a conversation with a client when the topic of sports came up.  This client was talking to me about some of the moves her sport was requiring and how she was finding it difficult to do the moves.  While we discussed the role that Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) and personal training at Muscle Activation Schaumburg can play in helping her achieve her goals, we also had to discuss some of the realities that her anatomy may be applying to the situation, as well.  The great thing about this discussion is that it is applicable to everybody who plays sports, not just her. So, if you participate in sports, take heed. This post is for you.

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By Charlie Cates, ago

E13 – Six exercise principles to keep in mind if you are new to exercise

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are tackling one of the most common question we get at Muscle Activation Schaumburg, “What do you recommend I do as someone who is new to exercise to make sure I can keep exercising for the long term?”.  Julie and Charlie give you six exercise principles that are a must for you to keep in mind while you are working out in order to make sure Read more…

By Team MAS, ago

Preparing for running season? Check out 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 preparing for running season.  The weather is going to get nicer, the temperatures are going to get warmer, and you are looking to put some miles under your belt. How can you use your exercise to make sure your body is fully prepared?

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By Team MAS, ago

E12 – How can acupuncture improve your health? – Interview with Mike Koziol of Whole Health Acupuncture

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Mike Koziol of Whole Health Acupuncture in Elk Grove Village, IL.  Mike is a licensed acupuncturist and discusses his own personal journey of being treated with Chinese medicine to improve his own health and his subsequent study and practice of acupuncture. We discuss topics such as: What is the goal of acupuncture? Who can benefit from acupuncture? What kind of symptoms can acupunture Read more…

By Team MAS, ago