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Charlie Cates

Charlie Cates is the leading consultant to high-level professional, college, & high school basketball players in the Chicagoland area for injury prevention, recovery, & muscle performance. As a certified Muscle Activation Techniques® MATRx practitioner & former college basketball player, he uses his personal experience & understanding of the game & player demands to create customized exercise options for his clients to recover faster & perform their best. He is certified in the highest levels of MAT®, including MATRx, MATRx Stim, and MAT® Athlete. Follow him on Instagram @CharlieCates!
Charlie Cates

How To Get Stronger In Your 40s – 4 Steps You Need To Know

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 Read more

By Charlie Cates, 2 yearsJune 27, 2023 ago
Charlie Cates

Injury Prevention with Exercise – What You Need To Know

Fellas – you lead an active lifestyle, but have you thought about injury prevention? Being mindful of your body and taking steps to prevent injuries is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. No matter what type of activities you do, it’s important to warm up your muscles before Read more

By Charlie Cates, 2 yearsJune 23, 2023 ago
Charlie Cates

Charlie Cates on the Black Dad White Dad Podcast

Check out Charlie’s interview he did on the Black Dad White Dad Podcast! Charlie discusses many topics with Jerry and Jay, including: And more! Catch all of the details on this episode of the Black Dad White Dad Podcast!

By Charlie Cates, 3 yearsApril 21, 2023 ago
Charlie Cates

Charlie Cates on the Angry Dad Podcast

How do you define exercise? What are the categories of exercise you need to hit each week? How can you frame exercise in your mind to set you up for long-term success with your workouts? What drives the health benefits that you get from exercise? Charlie discuses answers to all Read more

By Charlie Cates, 3 yearsApril 10, 2023 ago
The Exercise Is Health® Podcast

E157 – 2020 Recap and 2021 Projections

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie recap an eventful 2020. While much of the fitness industry was turned upside down, there were tremendous strides made at Muscle Activation Schaumburg. They also give some insights into what is in store for 2021! Check out all of Read more

By Charlie Cates, 5 yearsDecember 30, 2020 ago
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3 Core Myths That Are Making You Weaker

Welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who may be believing some common myths about the core muscles. What are three common core myths that, if believed, can often make you weaker? 1) You Should Not Do Read more

By Charlie Cates, 5 yearsDecember 8, 2020 ago
The Exercise Is Health® Podcast

E152 – Can you replace traditional cardio with HIIT?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a listener-submitted question regarding cardio exercise, high intensity interval training (HIIT), and health. If you have ever wondered if you can swap out traditional aerobic exercise for HIIT and still receive all of the same health benefits, check Read more

By Charlie Cates, 5 yearsNovember 25, 2020 ago
The Exercise Is Health® Podcast

E80 – Frozen Shoulder and Your Muscles

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of the more common shoulder issues they see with new clients – frozen shoulder.  Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, can be an extremely painful and debilitating condition where a person’s shoulder stops moving well and hurts when Read more

By Charlie Cates, 6 years ago
The Exercise Is Health® Podcast

E79 – 7 Exercise Tips If Your Body Has Been Getting Achier For No Apparent Reason

This week on the Exercise Is Health podast, Julie and Charlie discuss seven things that you need to be doing with your exercise if you feel like your body has been getting achier and you’re not sure why.  Often times, you may feel like how your body feels is out Read more

By Charlie Cates, 6 years ago
The Exercise Is Health® Podcast

E76 – How Flip-Flops Are Stressing Your Body

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down to discuss the most popular footwear of the season – flip-flops – and how it is stressing out your body.  From bunions, to plantar fasciitis, to knee, hip, and back issues, wearing flip-flops for extended periods of Read more

By Charlie Cates, 6 years ago

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