E307 – Why Working Out “Smarter” Is Not Enough

“Smarter Not Harder” is a phrase often thrown around in the fitness industry. While the idea of not working out as hard because you are working out more intelligently certainly sounds appealing, there are some big issues that this mindset is creating. What are these issues, how are they holding you back from reaching your goals, and what needs to be done to break free from this? That is exactly what we are discussing on Read more

E306 – 3 Exercise Musts For Women With Osteoporosis

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to help your body build bone, but when it comes to exercising with osteoporosis, the main recommendations that are given fall dramatically short of what is actually required to increase bone density. Fortunately, research shows that there are only three things you need to make sure are included in your workouts in order for them to have positive bone-building effects. What are these three things and how Read more

Four Common Workout Mistakes That Are Causing Injury

Did you know that issues and injuries from working out are one of the leading reasons people go to the doctor? While exercising can be the best thing you do for your health, strength, and function, doing it incorrectly may be one of the worst… This is why we are SO adamant about following our four Exercise For Life principles with every exercise that you do. In fact, these principles directly combat the four biggest Read more

How To Build The Margin Of Your Muscles – Part 2

Building the margin of your muscles is a key component to fully living the life you want. More margin for your muscles means you have a greater capacity within your body than what is being asked or required of you throughout your day. It also means that you are able to do all of the activities you enjoy most without a second thought of, “How will my body feel after?…” As early as your late Read more

E305 – 3 Big Issues With A.I.-Powered Fitness

A.I. is a very hot topic these days. From creating images, answering questions, and providing writing prompts to helping automate customer support chats on many websites and so much more, A.I. has infiltrated much of our daily lives, including fitness. But is A.I.-powered fitness as useful as other ways of using A.I.? Are there any downsides to using A.I.-powered fitness apps and machines? And if so, what are the actual issues with these shortcomings? On Read more

Basketball Players – 2 Easy Ways To Decrease Your Risk For Injury

Basketball Players–getting injured is one of the few things that can completely derail not only your entire season, but your entire career. No matter when it happens, there’s no “good” time to get injured. And while some injuries seem like bad luck or unavoidable, the vast majority of injuries can be greatly reduced or avoided all together with the right preparation and plan of action. So what can you do to decrease your risk for Read more

How To Feel Like Yourself Again – 3 Tips For Women In Their 50s (Part 2)

Ladies, today I am picking back up with Part 2 of my three tips on how to feel like yourself again. Every week I talk with women in the 50s and beyond who just want to get “that feeling” back–that feeling of strength, of vitality, of youthful vibrancy. Their mind doesn’t match up to the woman they see in the mirror, and their brain tells them they should be able to do all of the Read more

E304 – How To Have An Anti-Aging Lifestyle – Interview with Dr. Michael Turner

Anti aging is a hot topic right now, and while there is a ton of information on the subject, it tends to be fragmented across different topics. You might find an article about supplements. And another about exercise. And another about sleep or stress management. But how can you piece it all together to create a full anti-aging lifestyle? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what we are Read more

How To Get Back Into Working Out

How do you get back into working out consistently after taking some time off? For some people, they can just put themselves in the same environment again and the habit of exercising comes back as easily as riding a bike. For others, it can feel like they are starting from square one trying to rebuild their actions, mindset, and schedule to work out regularly. NEW: GET STRONGER FROM HOME. START FOR FREE TODAY. If you Read more

E303 – 3 Ways High-Intensity Workouts Can Be Joint Friendly

Do you avoid doing high-intensity workouts because of how they make your joints feel? While there are a number of metabolic and health benefits that can come from doing high-intensity workouts, if they are breaking down your joints in the process, the tradeoff may not be worth it to you. But is there a way that you can do high-intensity workouts without risking injury or feeling achy or sore after? Maybe even a way that Read more