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What Nobody Is Telling You About Stretching…

Stretching is often heralded as a fix-all for many aches and pains. Hamstrings tight? Stretch. Low back achy? Stretch. Neck hurt when you move it? Stretch. Shoulder pain when you lift your arm? Stretch. Here’s the problem though… While stretching may make your body more mobile, it won’t make your body more stable. In fact it is well-known to make you weaker and less stable, and this is a HUGE issue. Stretching has been shown Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E448 – Why More Information Rarely Helps You

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 Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E447 – Two Interesting Characteristics Of Our Clients Who Get The Best Results

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 Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E446 – One Thing That Is More Important Than Frequency With MAT

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 Read more

By Charlie Cates, ago

The Power Of Maintenance MAT

Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) is one of the most impactful things you can do for your strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing. While many people search out and find MAT because of some symptom such as tight hamstrings, achy knees, or painful shoulders, one of the most powerful aspects of MAT is when a client gets on a maintenance plan. Yes, MAT is extremely effective at relieving tight muscles, painful joints, and many different types of Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E445 – One Thing That’s More Important Than Where Your Pain Is

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 Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How To Reboot A Fatigued Nervous System

Have you ever had a day where it feels like you are wading through sludge the entire day? Your brain is processing slowly. Your body is moving slowly. Everything feels heavier. Your limbs feel like they are filled with cement. You want nothing more than to sit on the couch and do nothing, but after an hour… or two… or three… you feel just as lethargic. These are often symptoms of a nervous system that Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E444 – Should You Do MAT With A Disc Issue?

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 Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E443 – Should You Be Wearing Barefoot Shoes?

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 Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E442 – Why You May Need To Exercise More Intensely If Your Body Is Breaking Down

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 Read more

By Team MAS, ago