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E175 – Why Working Out Without A Goal Is Not A Waste of Time

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a commonly-held belief that there isn’t a reason to exercise if you don’t have an exercise goal. However, this could not be further from the truth. Julie and Charlie discuss why most exercise goals actually make you less likely to exercise long-term, how you have a greater chance of improving your health if you don’t have a goal, and how to ensure that Read more

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Where To Set The Handles On The Chest Press Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the chest press machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The chest press machine is one of the most effective tools for building the strength and function of your chest and shoulder muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E174 – Why You Should Use The Leg Press

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of the more controversial exercise machines – the leg press – and dive into why you should be using it. From the belief that the leg press is “not functional” to the idea that using it is a complete waste of time, they confront these stigmas head on and explain why not only is it an extremely valuable piece of equipment, but Read more

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How Far Down Should You Crunch When Using The Abs Machine?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the trunk flexion (a.k.a. crunch) machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The crunch machine can be an extremely effective tool for building the strength and function of your abdominal muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to Read more

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E173 – What Is Causing Your Fatigue? Interview with Jenn Malecha

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Jenn Malecha, who specializes in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and Transformational Coaching, to discuss fatigue, weight gain, and the connection between the thyroid, gut, liver, and HPA axis. If you are constantly feeling like you are in a fog or are unable to drop weight no matter what diet you try, then listen up! Jenn provides valuable insight into what is often Read more

By Team MAS, ago

A Secret Way To Use The Crunch Machine

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the trunk flexion (a.k.a. crunch) machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The crunch machine can be an extremely effective tool for building the strength and function of your abdominal muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E172 – Coming This Weekend!

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a huge event that is taking place this weekend (Saturday, April 17, 2021) – the Schaumburg Health Summit 2021! Back in 2019, Julie and Charlie ran the first-ever Schaumburg Health Summit, but this year’s event is going to look a bit different for two main reasons: 1. It is 100% VIRTUAL, and 2. It is 100% FREE. Check out all of the details Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How To Make The Crunch Machine More Specific To Your Abs

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the trunk flexion (a.k.a. crunch) machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The crunch machine can be an extremely effective tool for building the strength and function of your abdominal muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E171 – Is Exercising Every Day Bad For My Muscles? – Part 3

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie dive into the science of exercising every day. What changes do people often see with their health when they start exercising more consistently? This is the third installment of this three-part series, so to get more the full story of exercising every day, be sure to listen to Part 1 and Part 2, as well. Check out all of the science details in this Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How high should you put the seat on the crunch machine?

This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to properly use the trunk flexion (a.k.a. crunch) machine and make sure you are being safe and effective while doing so. The crunch machine can be an extremely effective tool for building the strength and function of your abdominal muscles, but you need to make sure that it is being used correctly in order to minimize potential risks. Today, we want to talk to Read more

By Team MAS, ago