Have you heard that walking is the best form of exercise? While we adamantly disagree with this statement, we do acknowledge that walking can provide a number of health benefits. But what if walking just isn’t working for your body? What if every time you try to walk, your body feels worse? Your feet hurt… your knees hurt… your hips hurt… your back hurts… you just feel lousy… what do you do then?? Should you Read more
If you’re a woman in your 50s or 60s who’s been feeling out of touch with your usual vibrant self, you’ve come to the right place. Aging gracefully and maintaining strength is a journey that requires patience, dedication, and self-care. This checklist is designed to guide you through steps that will help you regain your strength and vitality. By incorporating these simple habits into your daily routine, you can be well on your way to Read more
Do you know what one of the biggest roadblocks to taking action is? Believe it or not, it is having TOO many options. See, when you only have one option, there’s no decision to be made about whether you are going to do it — it’s literally your only choice! But as soon as more and more options get thrown in, now there is an opportunity to analyze, weigh the pros and cons, and continue Read more
At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, our primary focus is helping people exercise in ways that build their health, strength, and function and are sustainable for their schedule and their life. One of the ways we do this is through a specialty skillset called Muscle Activation Techniques® (hence the name of our business). If you have never experienced Muscle Activation Techniques®, or MAT®, before, the results can truly be life-changing. We often get asked, “What is MAT® Read more
Hashimoto’s Disease is the most common auto-immune condition worldwide. Its symptoms and effects are wide ranging and can be felt throughout the entire body, but there are many ways of combatting them. While the mainstream approach is often to supplement with a synthetic thyroid hormone, there are various lifestyle modifactions that can have a tremendous impact on the severity of symptoms of this common disease. And, if the issues are caught and addressed early enough, Read more
Fellas – as you get older, your body will start to feel the effects of age. Especially once you hit your mid-30s, your body will naturally get weaker every year unless you start doing something about it. But don’t let that stop you from achieving your goals and feeling strong after 35. In fact, there’s no reason you can’t feel strong well into your 50s, 60s, and beyond. But how do you do that in Read more
Ladies – you’re busy with work, social commitments, family, friends, and don’t have much time to spare for physical activity. But you know that regular exercise is important for maintaining your mental and physical health. So, how can you get a good workout into your busy schedule? The first step is to make exercise a priority. Scheduling a workout at the same time every day can help you create a regular habit of physical activity. Read more
The summer months can be some of the most enjoyable of the year, but they can also be some of the most challenging on your health and strength. Between the cookouts, holidays, weekend celebrations, and an overall desire to not be indoors or in a gym, many people find themselves going through summer feeling weaker and weaker. While the fall, winter, and spring months can make it easy to stay inside to do strength training, Read more
Resistance training often gets a bad name for being stressful for joints like your knees, back, and shoulders. BUT – does it have to be this way?? Do the exercises you do to strengthen your muscles also have to hurt your joints in the process? Or, are there ways to to get all of the muscle benefits of strength training while also making your joints healthier along the way? On this week’s episode of the Read more
Fellas – are you in your 40s and want to rebuild the athletic strength you had in your 20s? You’re not alone. As we age, our bodies change and it becomes harder to stay in shape, but the desire to feel like our strong, athletic self is still there. The good news is you don’t have to accept a decline in physical strength and fitness as a natural part of aging. By taking a few Read more