E220 – Is Self-Sabotage Actually Self-Protection? – Interview with Victoria Evans

Self-sabotage is something many people experience but few people talk about. While we may all have the best intentions for being healthy, most of us have habits that can cause us to fall short of our goals. But what if these self-sabotaging habits actually are there to protect you? How could you identify them and break through them to reach the health goals you desire? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Read more

Putting It All Together For The Hip Extension Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the hip extension machine. The hip extension machine can be one of the best ways to target your glutes and strengthen and tone your butt muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this machine. The hip extension machine is often thought of as something you can just Read more

E219 – Am I Disciplined Enough To Exercise Consistently?

Have you ever wondered if you would actually be able to exercise consistently? Do you ever feel like there is just too much going on in life, or that you lack the discipline to stick to a workout plan? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what Julie and Charlie are talking about. What steps can you follow to not have to rely solely on discipline and willpower to Read more

Where To Set The Back Pad On The Hip Extension Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the hip extension machine. The hip extension machine can be one of the best ways to target your glutes and strengthen and tone your butt muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this machine. The hip extension machine is often thought of as something you can just Read more

E218 – The First Step To Exercise For Your Health

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of the biggest questions that so many people face — what is the first step I should take to exercise for my health? While mainstream fitness may lead you to believe that you need to just do it and start any way you can, Julie and Charlie have a very different take… And it doesn’t have anything to do with exercise. If you Read more

Where To Position The Footplate On The Hip Extension Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are using the hip extension machine. The hip extension machine can be one of the best ways to target your glutes and strengthen and tone your butt muscles. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the results you desire from this machine. The hip extension machine is often thought of as something you can just Read more

E217 – Using Technology To Address Back Pain – Interview with Dr. Ankur Dave

Low back pain is one of the most prevalent health issues Americans face. Unfortunatley, many of the mainstream solutions either require surgical intervention, pharmaceutical intervention, or are just plain ineffective. However, there is a better way to address low back pain. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ankur Dave to discuss the use of technology in helping to address low back pain. They dive Read more

What To Think About When Doing Lateral Raises

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing lateral raises with dumbbells. Lateral raises can be one of the most effective ways to improve the strength and mobility of your shoulders, but only if you are doing them correctly for your body. Lateral raises are one of the most common exercises both in the gym and at home. However, what you think about when doing this exercise can Read more

E216 – How To Reduce Your Workout Soreness

Do your workouts leave you feeling achy and sore? If so, listen up! It doesn’t have to be this way! There are some very specific things you can change during your workouts in order to reduce the soreness you feel after them. And – great news – making these changes will actually increase your results! Check out the details of what these changes are and how to implement them in this week’s episode of the Read more

How Bent Should Your Elbows Be During Lateral Raises?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing considerations when you are doing lateral raises with dumbbells. Lateral raises can be one of the most effective ways to improve the strength and mobility of your shoulders, but only if you are doing them correctly for your body. Lateral raises are one of the most common exercises both in the gym and at home. However, how much you bend your elbows when doing this Read more