Charlie Cates

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  • Muscle Activation Techniques®

Healthy Feet (Part One): Why Your Feet NEED To Move

As a certified personal trainer and Muscle Activation Techniques™ specialist in Schaumburg, I understand the importance of having healthy feet.… Read More

November 18, 2016
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Testimonial: Leo Perez – BJJ Black Belt

Leo Perez, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and competitor for Alliance Jiu-Jitsu and Evolution MMA in Schaumburg, IL, talks about his experience… Read More

November 11, 2016
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Organic Exercise

You likely understand that in order for your body to work as well as it can, you should not be… Read More

November 7, 2016
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5 Exercise Tips If Your Back Tightens Up In The Car

One of the top physical complaints I hear from prospective clients is that their back tightens up when they drive… Read More

November 3, 2016
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5 Ways To Change Up Your Workout So You Don’t Get Bored

Bored with exercise?  Finding that your current workout plan is a drag?  Interested in learning new ways to change up… Read More

October 26, 2016
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Running With Tight Calves? Your Core May Be To Blame.

Since about 2011, I have had foot and lower leg issues when I would go for a run.  Everything would… Read More

October 20, 2016
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Have Tight Hamstrings? Read This.

This past week, I worked with a client who described her hamstrings as “being on fire”.  She is young, fit,… Read More

October 13, 2016
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Your “Exercise GPS” in Schaumburg

What is the goal of your exercise?  Why do you choose to exercise as you do?  Are you trying to… Read More

September 27, 2016
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The Best Pill You Aren’t Taking

“In the bottle before you is a pill, a marvel of modern medicine that will regulate gene transcription throughout your… Read More

September 22, 2016
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Client Testimonial: Kurt Wuckert

Kurt Wuckert, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and coach at Alliance Jiu-Jitsu and Evolution MMA in Schaumburg, IL, talks about his… Read More

September 15, 2016