Exercise Is Health

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss the IT band - what it is, where it lives, and why so many people may have issues and symptoms with it. The IT band often gets a bad rap as being too tight and causing different hip, knee, and postural issues. However, the IT band may not be to blame at all! Learn why this is what you can do about in this week's episode!

Links referenced during this episode can be found below:

• IT Band issues? Here are some exercises to support them.
• List of certified MAT® practitioners
• E67 - How Stiff & Supportive Shoes Are Affecting You In More Ways Than You Think
• How your shoes could be contributing to your aches and pains

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what they have dubbed as the Five Stages of Fitness. Whether or not you are currently exercising or have any interest in exercising, Julie and Charlie provide a road map for you to start implementing that can guide you from where you are to being able to consistently Exercise For Life. Check out all of the details in this week's episode!

Links referenced in this week's show can be found below:

• E109 - What is "Exercise For Life"?
• E97 - Five Principles To Help You Exercise For Life
• E14 - The Benefits of Exercise Beyond Weight Loss
• E6 - Internal vs. External Exercise

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of the cornerstone principles of Muscle Activation Schaumburg - Exercise For Life. What does this mean? What does this principle entail? Why is this such a vital principle? What can you do on your own to help ensure you are exercising for life and you are able to exercise for life? Check out this week's episode for all of these details and more!

When it comes to low back pain and other symptoms, issues with discs are one of the most commonly-given reasons. However, there is a strong argument to be made that the discs may not have as much to do with the symptoms as is being promoted, and an even stronger argument to suggest that your muscles may be able to influence your symptoms.

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss discs - what they are, how they are built, and why their degradation may not be the entire reason for people's issues. Check out all of the details in this week's episode!

If you would like to find a certified MAT® practitioner in your area, you can find a list of specialists here.

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Rob Bill to discuss SOMA breathwork. What is SOMA breathwork? How is it done? Why is it beneficial? How can you start to implement it into your own life? All of these questions and more will be answered in this week's episode. Check it out!

Want to learn more about SOMA breathwork? Connect with Rob on his Instagram account or on his website! You can also register for his next SOMA breathwork experience that is happening on January 25 here, and be sure to use the code "exerciseishealth" at checkout to save 25%!!