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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    You have likely thought about the health of your heart and brain, but what about the health of your liver?

    While the mainstream news doesn’t typically focus on liver health much, the truth is that without a healthy liver, the rest of your body cannot be healthy long-term.

    So what can you do to help your liver become healthy and functioning well?

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we sit down with Kristin Kirkpatrick, co-author of Skinny Liver, to discuss her newest book, Regenerative Health: Discover Your Metabolic Type And Renew Your Liver For Life.

    If you want to make sure you are healthy long-term, having a healthy liver is a huge part of the equation.

    Check out this week’s episode to learn what you need to do!

    Want to connect with Kristin and learn more about her work?

    Check her out online here:

    - KristinKirkpatrick.com

    - @FuelWellWithKrissy

    Get a copy of Regenerative Health on Amazon here!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Want our guidance helping you workout during the month of May? Sign up for the “Pumped & Powerful” One Workout Away Challenge that starts on April 28! Go to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/owa to get registered!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Do you have hip pain that started in one part of your hip but has since moved around?

    Maybe it started near the front but now it wraps around the side and goes to the back.

    Or maybe it was near the top of your hip but has traveled down.

    This type of traveling pain can be extremely frustrating to deal with because the sensation and location can be constantly changing.

    But there is one aspect of your body that can change as quickly as this kind of pain changes location and most ways of dealing with pain completely neglect it.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving to what this aspect is and what you can do during and between your workouts to take advantage of it.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here:

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    – Julie Cates: @julcates

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Has it been three months, six months, or longer since you last worked out?

    You may be wondering, “Have I lost all of the benefits I used to have from working out?”

    While on the surface, it may seem like the answer is, “definitely,” the truth is a lot more nuanced than that.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing what happens to your body when you stop exercising for an extended period of time, including how long it will take for you to start noticing changes in your strength and conditioning.

    We also lay out a plan to highlight the key things you need to keep in mind when you return to exercise to make sure you don’t ramp up too quickly and can progress back to your former strength and fitness levels as efficiently as possible.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here:

    – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg

    – Julie Cates: @julcates

    – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    How much time do you spend planning your warm up for your workouts?

    Most people fall into one of two camps: 1. Absolutely none; or 2. A ton.

    Unfortunately, if you are trying to figure out what to do on your own, the information around warming up can be as confusing as it is conflicting…

    Do you stretch or not? Foam roll or not? Inhibit then activate? Or activate then inhibit? What about cardio?... the list goes on.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are cutting through all of that noise to lay out a simple three-phase formula you can use to get a great warm up in every time you workout.

    We tell you exactly what you need to do, what you can cut out, what you can leave in if you want, and what you need to make sure you do every single time.

    If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the warm up process, the conversation we have is for you!

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here:

    – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg

    – Julie Cates: @julcates

    – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Feet Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    How often do you work on strengthening your feet?

    While people often think about building stronger legs, a stronger core, and stronger arms, rarely is building stronger feet prioritized.

    What this is leading to is people’s feet are often the weakest area of their body, and the most dysfunctional, as well.

    However, with some simple strategies, you can start building stronger feet today!

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what these strategies are and how to implement them in your workout routine.

    If your feet have ever given you issues like pain, tightness, or fatigue, that is a sign that they likely are not strong enough for what you are wanting to use them for.

    But, once you start implementing the steps we teach you, all of that can change.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here:

    – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg

    – Julie Cates: @julcates

    – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Have you heard that getting stronger can help you prevent injuries?

    It’s true! Consistently strength training throughout your week is one of the best things you can do to help your body stay injury-free.

    Unfortunately, the way most strength training programs and exercises are set up does not actually help people do that. In fact, you may feel like your strength training has been the cause of your injuries in the past instead of the thing that has prevented them…

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are unveiling the big thing that is being left out of most strength training routines that actually leaves people more vulnerable to injury.

    We walk you through the steps to take with your workouts to make sure they are being designed to help you prevent injury and discuss how to implement each step within your strength training.

    If you are trying to build your strength to prevent injuries throughout your life, listen up! This week’s episode will have the info you need to do just that.

    Check it out for all the details!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here:

    – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg

    – Julie Cates: @julcates

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Have you ever had a disc issue?

    Issues with discs in the spine are extremely common. In fact, it has been reported that 80% of people over the age of 30 have a structural issue with at least one disc.

    While discs often get blamed for different symptoms people feel, there is a lot of data to suggest that the structure of the disc is not the entire story when it comes to pain, lack of mobility, or many of the other symptoms associated with disc issues.

    Fortunately, there are some simple things you can start to do today to help take pressure off your discs and make sure they stay supported whether there is currently a structural issue or not.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what these things are and how to go about implementing them throughout your week.

    If you have ever had a disc issue or know of someone who is currently dealing with one, listen up! You are not going to want to miss this action plan that can have your discs better supported than they have ever been.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here:

    – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg

    – Julie Cates: @julcates

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Is your body getting achier with each passing year?

    One of the most common stories people tell themselves is their aches and pains are because they’re “just getting old”.

    Maybe your back started tightening up in your 40s, or your knees started aching in your 50s, or your shoulders were constantly sore in your 60s…

    While the “just getting old” story is common, it is not the truth, because even though your body gets older every year, it does not have to feel or function older.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what the real issue is if you feel like your body is “just getting old” and what you can do about it

    If you have ever felt tempted to blame your age for how your body feels, listen up!

    This week’s episode will help you change that story once and for all.

    Check it out for all the details!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Looking for live workouts that will help you implement everything you learned in this episode! Join us for the next One Workout Away Challenge! Click here to get registered: www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/owa

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”!

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Are you doing corrective exercises to try to improve your mobility or help with some aches and pains you have?

    There is something that you aren’t being told about these exercises that may not only be causing them to be ineffective, but may actually be making your issues worse.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what this is, why it happens, and exactly what you can do about it.

    If you have ever done an exercise to try to correct an issue but didn’t get the results you wanted, listen up!

    You may have been missing the one piece that makes all the difference when doing corrective exercises.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Feeling Loose & Strong: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Muscles do more than keep you looking good and feeling strong. They are also key to your health and longevity!

    While most of the world thinks of aesthetics and athletic performance with muscles, there are some key functions your muscles play in making sure your body remains feeling great and operating at a high level for years to come.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into three of these key ways.

    We unveil the unique roles your muscles play in making sure you are able to live your best life and keep doing all the things you love to do for as long as you want to do them.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”?

    Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you.

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here:

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Stay Feeling Loose & Strong: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Is exercising every day when you are in your 60s too much?

    Are the potential positive benefits of working out being squandered because your body is being worked too often?

    Should you aim to workout fewer days each week in order to maximize your strength, mobility, and health?

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are exploring these questions and more to lay out exactly what you need to know when it comes to exercising every day.

    If you love moving your body and being physically active but have wondered if you should slow down because of your age, this discussion is for you!

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here:

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Help Your Muscles Stay Loose & Strong: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Are your hamstrings tight?

    Tight hamstrings are one of the most common complaints we hear about from prospective clients, and while there are many options out there to help loosen the hamstrings, most ways of resolving the tightness only create short-term changes.

    So what can you do about this? Are you destined to have to constantly stretch and roll your hamstrings out for the rest of forever? Or is there a more effective way to address the hamstring tightness that can actually create changes that are long lasting?

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are exploring.

    We are diving into a simple process you can follow to not only help your hamstrings feel looser, but make sure your body is stronger and functions better overall.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

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  • Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Help Your Joints Stay Healthy & Strong: http://services.matschaumburg.com

    There is one part of your body that will help your joints stay healthy, strong, mobile, and injury-free, and it is not the joints themselves…

    Your muscles!

    While many people are under the belief that a joint symptom means there is a joint issue and needs to be a joint solution, our experience has shown us that this is not the case at all.

    In fact, over the last 13 years, we have seen 100% of people who have a joint issue also have corresponding muscle issue, and when the muscle issue improves, so does the joint issue.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing why this is and the exact steps to take to make sure your muscles are working as well as they can so your joints stay feeling and functioning great.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

    Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here:

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    Walking is one of the most convenient ways to stay physically active throughout the day, but what if it isn’t agreeing with your body?

    Even though there can be a ton of health benefits from walking regularly, if it is causing your feet, knees, hips, or back to flare up, it is not going to be sustainable.

    If this is happening to you, don’t worry. There are some simple things you can start to do that can make a HUGE difference in how your body feels and functions while you walk.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out what our top recommendations are if your hips and back are getting bothered with walking.

    Learn exactly what to do and how to do it to help get your body ready to walk without issue.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services

    Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?

    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!

    Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:

    – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565

    – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g

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  • One of the most consistent recommendations we give is to be mindful of what you are focusing on while you exercise.

    We have had a number of conversations about how this will positively impact your physical health, but what about your mental health?

    Is being mindful while you exercise a key component to building your mental health and wellbeing with your workouts?

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are discussing.

    If your mental health is a priority for you in 2024, you are not going to want to miss this conversation.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

    Would you like to have our guidance with staying mindful while you workout?

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  • Fitness assessments are all the rage at the turn of the year.

    New Year’s Resolutions combined with a desire to document where you are starting from to track progress make many people susceptible to the hype of various assessments.

    Whether it is as simple as a sit to stand test to as advanced as a VO2 max assessment, people of all fitness levels are looking to figure out how well their body can perform.

    But, these fitness assessments may actually be doing more harm than good for your long-term health and consistency with exercise.

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we explain why that is and what you need to focus on instead.

    If you have any inkling to participate in some type of fitness assessment now or any time throughout the year, this is an episode you need to listen to.

    While your motives may be pure, the act of doing the assessment can fundamentally shift how you view your workouts and the exercise choices you make going forward.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

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  • Have you ever had an issue with your rotator cuff?

    Not only can this be incredibly painful for the shoulder, it can also be a large reason why people choose to stop exercising temporarily or all together.

    But, if you’ve followed our content at all, you know the number one thing you can do to live a long, healthy, and strong life is exercise…

    So how can you make sure you get a workout in even if you have a rotator cuff issue?

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are discussing.

    We lay out a simple plan you can follow to not only help your rotator cuff heal faster, but make sure the rest of your body stays strong, fit, and moving well in the process.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

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    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free and try out the “Full Motion, Full Strength, Full Function” and the “Resistance Training Building Blocks” programs today!

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  • You often hear us talk about the 4 Exercise For Life Principles as they relate to strength training, but what about cardio?

    Do these same four principles apply to running, swimming, cycling, etc?

    Or do you need to consider different things during your cardio workouts to make sure you are building your health, strength, and function without getting achy, sore, or injured?

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are discussing.

    We explore what role the 4 Exercise For Life Principles play in cardio workouts and how you should think about applying them to stay feeling healthy and strong every time you do cardio.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

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  • Is your flexibility training making you weaker?

    It is well known that stretching decreases strength, but do all flexibility exercises have this effect?

    How can you increase your flexibility without getting weaker, and do so in ways that actually makes you stronger?

    On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out the #1 thing you can do to increase your strength as you improve your flexibility.

    Stretching does NOT have to leave you weak, vulnerable to injury, and feeling tighter. In fact, there is a simple switch you can make while doing your stretching that will change all of this for you.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

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  • Does your strength training leave you feeling still and inflexible?

    Most people find that they have to stretch and do other flexibility exercises to counteract the effects of their strength training after they workout.

    But what if your strength training could not only make you stronger, but also make you more flexible?

    In this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are exploring the #1 thing you can do during your strength training workouts to help you become more flexible without having to stretch, foam roll, or do any of the traditional flexibility or mobility exercises.

    If you are sick and tired of always having to stretch after you workout because you feel so tight and stiff, listen up!

    We lay out exactly what you need to do and how to do it.

    Check out all the details in this week’s episode!

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    Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free and try out the Fit & Flexible program as well as the Full Motion, Full Strength, Full Function program today!

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