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E294 – What Is Metabolic Health & Why Is It So Important? – Interview with Dr. Elie Jarrouge

Most people are familiar with the terms heart health, brain health, and maybe even joint health, but what about metabolic health? While not as well-known of a topic, metabolic health is a critical component of overall health, wellbeing, daily function, and even longevity. But what is metabolic health and why is it so important? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie & Charlie are diving into these questions and more with Read more

By Team MAS, ago

Guys – 4 Reasons Your Workouts Are Hurting You

Guys – let me be real for a second…feeling like your workouts are hurting you sucks. As a former college athlete, when the thing that used to make me feel superhuman started leaving me feeling debilitated, that was a huge cause for concern. Unfortunately, most guys make one of two choices when faced with this: 1. They either throw in the towel and decide that they are too old to keep working out, or 2. Read more

By Charlie Cates, ago

Personal Training – Which Kind Is Right For You?

There are many types of personal training, and knowing which type is right for you is critical to making sure you reach your exercise and health goals safely and efficiently. At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, we have our specialties of personal training, but there are many other types that we don’t do, and for good reason. Which is right for you? Let’s dive in to see… New: Get Stronger From Home. Start Today For Free One-On-One Read more

By Team MAS, ago

No Stretching Needed – How To Stay Flexible In Your 50s and Beyond

Staying flexible is an important part of feeling strong, fit, and healthy. However, as you get older, it often becomes more difficult to keep the same joint mobility you had in your teens and 20s. Between spending decades at a desk, commuting, sitting, and everything else that is involved in your modern lifestyle, having your joints and muscles move as freely and effortlessly as they once did can be a challenge. NEW: Get Stronger From Read more

By Julie Cates, ago

E293 – You’re Not Too Old To Get Stronger, But…

Does it feel like your body is too old to get stronger, more fit, or more mobile? A lot of times, as people get older, they start to develop the belief that because they are “past their prime”, they have lost their window of opportunity to build the strength and health they want. But, this could not be further from the truth! In fact, you can see improvements in your strength at ANY age; BUT, Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How To Ensure Your Workouts Make You Healthier

Have you heard of the Five Stages of Fitness? If you want to have your workouts leave you healthier and feeling stronger, more energized, and more mobile while not bogging down your days or overwhelming your schedule, this is a concept you need to know about. NEW: Get Stronger From Home – Click Here To Start For Free Today Regardless if you are brand-new to exercising or you have been working out for decades, you Read more

By Team MAS, ago

3 Ways MAT® Will Help Your Aching Joints Feel Better

Just the other week we had a client tell us, “I knew my muscles would be working better with MAT®, but I didn’t know this would be so helpful for my joints, too!” At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, this is something we hear often. Even though we are often told by doctors, therapists, and the media that joint symptoms are strictly joint problems, how your muscles are functioning has a direct influence over how your joints Read more

By Team MAS, ago

Guys – These 3 Workout Myths Are Keeping You Weak

Guys – you may have the best intentions with your health and fitness. You may exercise regularly. You may try to eat right. You may do your best to limit your stress and consistently get good sleep. However, if you are finding that your strength, fitness, and mobility are still not where you’d like them to be, there are likely some things you are doing that are holding you back. Unfortunately, most media outlets and Read more

By Charlie Cates, ago

E292 – What To Do For Your Workouts When Your Hamstrings Are Always Tight

Are your hamstrings always tight? Tight hamstrings are one of the most common physical complaints in our modern society, and while it may seem like your hamstrings are destined to be tight because of your daily requirements, there are some extremely impactful things you can do for them, especially if you are wanting to exercise. On this week’s of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie & Charlie are diving into what these exercise-specific tactics are Read more

By Team MAS, ago

Stiff And Sore? One Muscle Motion May Be To Blame.

There is a specific motion that – when not working well – causes a lot of people a lot of problems. We’ve had clients give up BIG THINGS like their retirement golf dreams, gardening aspirations, walking and jogging goals, and more…. all over this one motion.   What is this motion?? One of the most predominant motions of your trunk, called trunk rotation. Our bodies use the motion of trunk rotation all the time. We use Read more

By Julie Cates, ago