Charlie Cates

  • Charlie Cates

“Should I use more weight?”

“Should I use more weight?” “That would depend on your goal…” As a personal trainer in Schaumburg, I realize that… Read More

July 21, 2016
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‘Tis The (Flip-Flops) Season

Whether you consider Memorial Day to mark the start of summer or you hold off until it officially turns in… Read More

July 11, 2016
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Do You Have “Golfer’s Foot”?

Over the past month, I have been taking golf lessons every couple weeks.  One thing I quickly learned was how… Read More

June 30, 2016
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  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

Injury Prevention: Checking In On Your Body

A few weeks back, a warning popped up on my car's dashboard.  Snow tires on.  Do not exceed 65 mph.… Read More

June 27, 2016
  • Charlie Cates

Don’t Confuse General Physical Activity With Specific Exercise

As a personal trainer in Schaumburg, I am often asking my clients what they did for exercise or physical activity… Read More

June 20, 2016
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Do You Have Weak Ankles?

When I was 14 I rolled both of my ankles within a couple weeks of eachother.  "You must have weak… Read More

June 16, 2016
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Squatting For Bigger Arms? Think Again.

"Why are we squatting?  I want bigger arms." "Well, if you do heavy lifts for your legs, you will produce… Read More

June 13, 2016
  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

Your Check Engine Light

As a personal trainer and MAT™ Specialist in Schaumburg, I am often telling people that they need to get their… Read More

June 9, 2016
  • Charlie Cates

One Exercise Tip To Rule Them All

As a personal trainer in Schaumburg, if there was one exercise tip I would want everybody to know, it is… Read More

June 6, 2016
  • Exercise For Life

Six Tips for a “Six-essful” Life of Exercise

Looking for tips to help make exercise part of your daily routine?  As personal trainers in Schaumburg, Charlie and Julie… Read More

June 3, 2016