Exercise Is Health

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Here's a hard truth that many people struggle with…

What is convenient for your life may not be enough to reach your goals.

This applies to all areas of life, but with exercise specifically, we see this too often.

Unfortunately, while many people stick to doing what is convenient for them, their health, their strength, and their overall function are sacrificed as a result.

So what needs to happen instead?

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

If you feel like you are consistent with your workouts but aren't getting the results you want, this conversation provides the perspective shift that you may need in order to break through.

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

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

Have you ever heard that you need to keep your shoulder blades still?

Like they need to be held down and back in order for you to properly do certain movements or exercises?

There's a huge problem with this idea; one that is likely causing many of the issues and symptoms you may be feeling with your shoulders.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are discussing why this advice is so problematic, what your shoulder blades actually need to be doing during any activity, and how you can make sure they are able to do that.

If you have ever been told that you need to keep your shoulder blades still, we are here to tell you that advice not only is wrong, but is flat out dangerous.

This conversation will explain exactly why.

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

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

Getting stronger requires you to consistently push yourself with your workouts while also staying safe and injury-free.

Many people often sacrifice one of these two for the other–they either push themselves really hard and completely disregard how well their body is recovering or they lean so far towards staying safe that they never challenge themselves.

While we have spent many episodes talking about how to avoid the former pitfall, there is something we haven't ever discussed about avoiding the latter that will have a huge influence on how strong you get.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are diving into this topic to unveil one of the easiest and most effective ways you can get stronger.

If you have been putting in the time to hit the gym each week but aren't getting the results you want, this one thing likely is missing from the equation for you.

Once you add it in, though, your strength can take off.

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

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

More information is rarely helpful when it comes to building your health and strength.

Instead of falling into the trap of "paralysis by analysis", taking massive action on the basic things that get you 80% of the way to your goal is far more beneficial for most people.

However, there are two groups of people who often do benefit from getting more information.

Why does more information help these two groups but hinders most people?

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

We lay out why information overload is killing your progress, how to overcome it, and when you may actually benefit from getting more information on your body.

If you have been dragging your feet getting started because you have been waiting for the perfect time or circumstances, listen up!

This episode will be the fire you need to take control of your health and workouts despite not having all the pieces to the puzzle.

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

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

Success leaves clues, and when you look at the clients who have the most success with us, they are no exception to this rule.

In fact, there are two distinct characteristics of the clients who get the best results with Muscle Activation Techniques® and strength training that we have seen come up time and again.

Fortunately, these characteristics are learnable and can be implemented by anybody really quickly.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are discussing what these two characteristics are, why they are so impactful on the results people get, and how you can start implementing them in your life right now.

If you want a quick and easy way to start improving the results you get with your workouts and in many areas of your life, this is a discussion you need to hear.

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

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

With Muscle Activation Techniques®, meeting frequently early on is extremely helpful to build a solid foundation and correct a lot of underlying issues.

However, once that foundation is built and your body is feeling stronger and more mobile, there is something that is more important than meeting frequently to help you maintain these results.

While frequency is a big piece of the puzzle if you want to continue to progress your strength and function, there is something that takes precedence over frequency once you switch to a maintenance plan with your MAT.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are unveiling what this one thing is and explaining why it is so important.

If you have ever wondered if MAT is like many other things where you need to keep getting it done every week for the rest of forever, listen up!

This conversation will answer that question for you once and for all.

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

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

One of the most common stories out there is that the pain you feel indicates where your underlying issues are.

Elbow hurts? Elbow issue.

Back is painful? Back issue.

Knee aches? Knee issue.

As easy as this story is to follow, it is largely untrue.

Fortunately, though, there are indicators that are a lot more telling about where your underlying issues actually are.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are diving into the one that, in our opinion, gives the clearest information about what is going on with your body and how to resolve it.

If you have ever been caught on the hamster wheel of, "My symptoms are here so that's where my issues are," listen up!

What we share in this conversation can provide a huge perspective shift to get you going 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

– Charlie Cates: @charliecates

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

Disc issues are one of the most common trouble areas we hear about from people.

Whether it is a herniated disc in the low back or a bulging disc in the neck, it has been reported that 80% of people over the age of 30 have some type of disc issue.

So if you fall into this category, should you seek out Muscle Activation Techniques® to help?

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are diving into the topic of discs, muscles, and MAT, and discussing the relationship between all three.

If you have ever considered doing MAT but aren't sure if you should pursue it with a disc issue, listen up!

What we share in this conversation will clear up everything you have been wondering.

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

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

Should you be wearing barefoot shoes?

While some people swear by them, others feel like there is absolutely no possible way they could ever wear barefoot shoes.

So what's the deal?

Are they right for you? What kinds of benefits do they provide? And are they something you can jump into using without a second thought?

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are talking all about barefoot shoes, their pros and cons, and how we recommend everybody approach using them.

If you have ever considered barefoot shoes but have been hesitant to do so, listen up!

What we discuss in this conversation will give you the confidence to make an informed decision as to whether or not they are right 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

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

Does your body feel like it is breaking down?

Maybe your knee feels achy, your back feels tight, or your shoulders are pinchy.

Or maybe it just feels like you are "getting old".

A lot of times, when people feel this way, they are hesitant to exercise intensely–or exercise at all.

But, truth be told, exercising at a low intensity may actually be causing your body to break down faster.

On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, we are explaining why this is and how we recommend increasing your exercise intensity while making sure you stay safe.

If you have been resistant to exercising intensely because of how your body feels, this conversation will give you the confidence you need to start ramping up your workouts to build your strength and function without feeling achy, sore, or injured.

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