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

E215 – How To Keep Moving Throughout The Day

Do you ever get to the end of the work day and find that you have been sitting for the majority of it? If staying moving throughout the day is one of the most important things you can do for your health, how do you make sure to consistently get it in? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie & Charlie discuss this question in depth. They give you practical tips Read more

Where Should Your Arms 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, where you position your arms during this exercise is Read more

E214 – Why “Advanced” Doesn’t Mean “Crazy”

Does doing advanced exercises mean you have to do crazy exercises? This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down to discuss this misconception that is commonly portrayed in the fitness industry — that the “advanced” version of an exercise means the “craziness” factor increases. If you are looking for ways to advance your workouts without advancing the craziness, listen up! We have the details that you are going to want Read more

One Of The Biggest Mistakes With 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, there is one glaring mistake that is made with Read more