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There is a lot of information out there about what it takes to get stronger and this is something we have spoken about often, as well.

What isn't talked about too much, though, is what the actual process of getting stronger looks like how quickly you should expect to see strength gains, how long those strength gains will go on for, etc.

Unfortunately, there is one big misconception about the process of increasing your muscle strength that deters a lot of people from continuing to try even when they are making progress.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are diving into this misconception and unveiling the truth about what actually happens during the strengthening process.

If you have ever felt discouraged that you weren't doing the right things because of seeing your numbers in the weight room fluctuate, listen up!

There is something you aren't being told by the mainstream fitness industry that will clear all of this up for you.

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

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Muscle strength is often measured by the amount of weight that you can lift, but did you know there is actually an earlier indication that your muscles are getting stronger?

This early marker is one of the first things we see improve with many of our clients, and without realizing how important of a sign it is, it is really easy to overlook.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are diving into what this early marker is, why it is so important, and how to recognize it within yourself.

If you have ever wondered if making strength gains means more than just seeing your weight room numbers increase, listen up!

What we share in this conversation will give you confidence that you are making progress much sooner than expected.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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

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

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There are many well-known benefits of Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) like increasing strength and relieving tight muscles.

However, there is one benefit of MAT that very few people know about when they start but almost everybody experiences at some point in their MAT journey.

This benefit, while not discussed as much as the changes in strength and symptoms, actually has one of the biggest impacts on people's overall quality of life and what they are able to consistently do throughout their day.

And to us, it is one of the most valuable responses to consistently getting MAT.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, this unexpected benefit is exactly what we are discussing.

We break down what this benefit is, how it happens, and why it is so impactful for so many people.

If increased strength and mobility sound great but you are wondering if MAT can provide you more than that, listen up!

We dive into one of the biggest benefits many people get from MAT.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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

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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

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Does your body get flared up even though you are just doing all the things you normally do?

Meaning, there's nothing out of the ordinary that you did, and yet your body still flares up…

Believe it or not, everyday activities are one of the biggest culprits we see that cause people's bodies to not feel well, so how can you overcome this if the things you enjoy doing every day and the things you need to do every day are causing your body to break down?

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, that is exactly what we are diving into.

There are specific considerations that need to be taken if you feel like the things you do all the time are the things that are causing your issues, and knowing how to navigate that process is key to making sure you can get back to feeling well while living your life.

If you feel like your regular activities are taking a toll on your body, listen up!

There are some simple steps you can take to change this.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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

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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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Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) is one of the most effective ways to calm down muscle- and joint-related symptoms, but its power doesn't end there.

Once your symptoms are addressed and you are feeling well, it is time to move to the next stage of MAT, and this is where things get taken to a whole new level.

And, when you make that jump with MAT to level up your body, the progress from one session to the next can look different than when you were simply having symptoms addressed.

While this progression catches a lot of people off guard, it is actually a really good sign from your body, and on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into why this is and what is happening with your body at these new levels.

If you have ever wondered if MAT is only useful for addressing symptoms, listen up!

There is a whole world of possibilities that you get access to when you start to level up your MAT, and that's exactly what we are telling you about in this conversation.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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

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

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For over a decade we've been practicing MATRx–the highest level of Muscle Activation Techniques®–but two months ago that changed.

For the last couple of months we have been practicing a brand new version of Muscle Activation Techniques®, and the results have been nothing short of remarkable.

The changes we have seen within our clients and ourselves during our sessions have left us truly amazed by this new process, and that is what we want to tell you about today.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing all of the incredible things we have seen and experienced since implementing this new Muscle Activation Techniques® process.

We lay out why this new process is so powerful and why the changes that have been made are so impactful when it comes to living a strong, pain-free life.

If you have been hearing about some new Muscle Activation Techniques® processes that are being taught but aren't sure what they are all about, listen up!

This conversation will shed light on exactly what you need to know.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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

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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

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Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Loosen Your Tight & Achy Muscles Without Stretching: https://www.matschaumburg.com

What do you do when your body flares up while living your life?

Maybe you were shoveling snow and all of the sudden your back got tweaked.

Or perhaps you were putting boxes up high on a shelf and all of a sudden your shoulder started to hurt.

Or maybe walking down your stairs and your knee muscles felt like they were going to give out.

Whatever flare up happens, having a plan of action to get your body back on course is critical to make sure you are able to continue living your life.

So, what is your plan of action when these events happen?

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out the exact plan of action we recommend to all of our clients when something comes up with their body.

If you have ever had to spend weeks nursing your body back to health after something got flared up, listen up!

What we share in this conversation can get you back to living your life to the fullest faster.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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

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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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Challenging your body is a non-negotiable if you want to build strength and get results with your workouts.

Often, increasing the challenge means increasing the amount of weight you use when you strength train.

However, many people are hesitant to increase their weights and lift heavier out of fear of injuring themselves.

So, how can you actually lift as heavy as you need to in order to get the results you want while still staying safe during your workouts?

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are doing a deep dive on what needs to happen during your workouts to toe this line of "lift as heavy as you can while maintaining as low of a risk for injury as possible".

If you know you need to start challenging yourself more during your workouts but aren't sure how to do so without hurting yourself, listen up!

What we share in this conversation is must-know information.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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

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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 Loosen Your Tight & Achy Muscles Without Stretching: https://www.matschaumburg.com

What should you prioritize with your workouts to get the biggest bang for your buck this coming year?

While there are many programs out there promoting the benefits of balance, mobility, and overall fitness, there is one aspect of exercise that needs to take precedence over them all.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what this one thing is, why it is so important, and how you can start implementing it into your week.

If you know you want to exercise consistently over the next twelve months but aren't sure what you should focus on, listen up!

This conversation will point you in the right direction.

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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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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2025 was a year full of getting more and more clear on what really matters in order for our clients to feel and function their best.

While much of our philosophy has stayed the same over the past 12 months, there were some really big takeaways that we are bringing into 2026 with us that have shown themselves to be key elements to feeling strong and functioning well long-term.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are sharing what our big takeaways from 2025 are and how you can use them to help you increase your strength and overall wellbeing.

If you aren't sure what key principles you should be applying to your health and fitness goals entering the new year, listen up!

This conversation lays out exactly what we believe to be the most important 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

Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming

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