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This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a common issue not only in the U.S., but throughout most developed countries – the many effects of stiff and supportive shoes.  Often times, it is thought that stiff and supportive shoes are necessary because they can help to alleviate symptoms such as plantar fasciitis.  However, stiff and supportive shoes can, at times, cause more harm than good.  In this week’s episode, Julie Read more

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss how to effectively do exercises for one of the most sought-after areas of the body, the core.  There are a lot of myths and hype around doing certain core exercises, and Julie and Charlie cut through all of that to break down exactly what you need to be doing to get the results you are looking for.  Check out all of the details Read more

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about the importance of doing weight training for leg muscles if somebody is already running or cycling.  They discuss why weight training is an absolute MUST, especially if you are running or cycling a lot.  They also describe exactly what type of weight training they recommend doing.  Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Check out this Read more

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Megan Renfree of Embolden Wellness to discuss her career as an integrative and functional registered dietician.  They dive into the three key things that Megan believes we all need to be considering when it comes to our nutrition, as well as what her take is on the latest diets crazes, such as Keto and Paleo.  Check out all of the details Read more

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of their favorite topics – Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) – and how MAT® can help you, even if you have permanent joint changes.  Specifically, Julie and Charlie discuss how MAT® can be beneficial for individuals who have scoliosis, arthritis, and joint replacements, but the conversation can extend to other permanent joint changes, as well.  Check out this week’s episode for all of Read more