Charlie Cates

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Why You Should Stop Counting Reps

One of the biggest exercise myths is that a designated number of repetitions need to be performed in order to… Read More

June 1, 2016
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Muscle-Building Tips – Perform As Many Reps As You Can

In my last post on the four exercise necessities for building muscle, the first point I brought was that when… Read More

May 23, 2016
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Building Muscle: Four Exercise Necessities

As a personal trainer in Schaumburg, I see a number of papers, books, and articles written on building muscle.  In… Read More

May 13, 2016
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Five Principles to Help You Exercise For Life

One thing I am seeing in the exercise industry is a lack of specificity. In particular, specificity when it comes… Read More

May 6, 2016
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My Current View On Exercise

Throughout my life, I have held many views on exercise.  Initially, I was a sports performance guy.  Anything that could… Read More

April 20, 2016
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Muscle Tutoring

When you exercise, you use the muscles that are working well.  In fact, we do this all the time, even… Read More

March 21, 2016
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Muscle Activation Techniques™ Specialist Program Coming to Chicago!

The Greg Roskopf's Muscle Activation Techniques™ Specialist Program is coming to the Chicago area! (more…) Read More

March 14, 2016