Fellas – are you in your 40s and want to rebuild the athletic strength you had in your 20s? You’re not alone. As we age, our bodies change and it becomes harder to stay in shape, but the desire to feel like our strong, athletic self is still there. The good news is you don’t have to accept a decline in physical strength and fitness as a natural part of aging. By taking a few Read more…
Ladies – You’re in your 50s and feeling your age, so you want to get active and stay strong, but you don’t have the energy to test out tons of workout programs to find the right one for you. Don’t worry – you can still have an exciting active future and stay strong without the guesswork. Start by taking it slow and finding something you enjoy. One of the best ways to stay committed to Read more…
Fellas – you lead an active lifestyle, but have you thought about injury prevention? Being mindful of your body and taking steps to prevent injuries is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. No matter what type of activities you do, it’s important to warm up your muscles before you get started. This can involve light cardio activities, activating your muscles, and doing some of the specific movements and exercises you’ll be involved in Read more…
Are you in your 50s or 60s and brand new to exercise? Or perhaps you used to exercise in your teens and 20s but it has been 30 years or more since those days… How can you get back into the swing of working out now so you can build your strength and fitness without feeling achy, sore, or injured? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what Julie Read more…
Every week you hear us say, “Your health is your most valuable asset, and exercise is the single-best thing you can do to boost and protect that asset.” But how true is this?? Is exercise really just good for losing weight and building muscle? Or is it actually the best thing you can do for your overall health and function? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are sitting Read more…
Do you want your workouts to help you function better in your day to day life? A lot of times, different training methods called “functional training” are said to be the thing that need to be done in order to get this effect. But functional training, as it is traditionally done, can actually leave your body less functional AND limited your ability to progress. So how should you workout to help your body function better Read more…
Stress management and reduction are big topics these days, whether it is in the office, at home, or just for overall health and wellbeing. But most ways of reducing stress are additive to what is likely an already jam-packed schedule; in other words, many of the recommendations are along the lines of, “Add in meditation,” “Start journaling,” or “Do some deep breathing exercises.” While these methods certainly can be effective, is there something you can Read more…
Low back pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints in the US today. Whether it stems from a sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, or something else, the end result of low back pain can often prevent people from exercising. Not only does this mean that you don’t get the health benefits of exercise if you are skipping it because of low back pain, but going long periods of time without exercising may actually make Read more…
Does your body feel tight and restricted? Maybe your low back is constantly stiff or your shoulders don’t move like they used to… Many times, these feelings can stop people from exercising consistently. But what if they were the exact reason WHY you should be exercising consistently?? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are laying out their top recommendations for where to start exercising if you are constantly Read more…
Do you avoid doing cardio because of how your joints feel? Perhaps running hurts your knees, biking bothers your hips and back, or swimming does not agree with your shoulders. Or maybe you just push through the pain because you want the benefits of doing cardio. While there are a ton of health benefits you can get from doing cardio, if the activities are hurting your joints, those benefits are likely going to be short-lived. Read more…