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E150 – Why is slow and controlled resistance training a more efficient way to workout than HIIT?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie share a live Q&A broadcast they did for the One Workout Away Challenge. The question focused on efficiency of exercise and why they believe that slow and controlled resistance training is a more efficient way to workout than high-intensity interval training (HIIT). If you have been doing HIIT workouts, listen up – there is a more efficient way to exercise to improve the health Read more

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Have weak glutes? You need these exercise tips.

Have weak glutes? Check out our exercise tips. Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who feel like your glutes are just not up to par. They are not firing, they are too weak, and they are just not where you want them to be. What things can you start doing with your workouts to change this? 1) Do Resistance Training For Your Read more

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E149 – Some of Our Opinions That Are Unpopular With The Fitness Industry

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss a few of their professional opinions that are not viewed as popular within the fitness industry as a whole. If it has ever seemed like Julie and Charlie think about exercise differently than most exercise professionals, you’re right! Here are some of the reasons why. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Content related to this week’s episode can be found Read more

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Constantly on zoom? You need these exercise tips.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who find yourself stuck on zoom meetings all day, every day. What can you do to combat this chronic stress with your exercise as well as make sure to consistently get your workouts in despite your constant zooming? 1) Set Timers To Move Around Our first exercise tip if you are constantly on zoom is to Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E148 – “Aren’t all workouts good for your health?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about a common belief in the fitness industry – that all workouts are good for your health. The truth is, there are many workouts out there that aren’t good for your health, and Julie and Charlie break down why. Check out this week’s episode for all of the details! If you are looking for a way to use exercise to Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How Can You Get All The Treats From Exercise Without The Tricks?

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are looking to do some trick or treating, but not necessarily with your exercise. You are wanting all the treats and all of the benefits from your workouts without all of the tricks – the fluff, the hype, the nonsense. What should you be doing with your workouts to make sure you are getting all Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E147 – Boosting Your Brain’s Health and Function with Exercise – Interview with Dr. Philippe Douyon

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Philippe Douyon of the Inle BrainFit Institute to discuss exercise, brain health, and how the former affects the latter. Dr. Douyon discusses the potency of exercise to help your brain grow new neurons and make new connections, as well as the importance of exercising to maintain your brain’s health. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Be Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How To Improve Your Brain Health With Exercise

Welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are wanting to improve the health and function of your brain. What should you be doing with your workouts that will directly increase the function of your brain and improve the health of your brain? 1) Create New Challenges For Yourself Our first exercise tip to improve your brain health is to create new Read more

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E146 – A Few of Our Favorite MAT® Things

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss some of the less-advertised benefits that they have personally experienced from Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®). If you have heard of MAT®, you likely know that it helps your muscles contract better; but what else can come from this improved neuromuscular efficiency? Check out the details in this week’s episode! The Exercise Is Health podcast is brought to you by the One Workout Away Read more

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How To Change Your Exercise If Your Workouts Leave You Achy

Hey welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are noticing that your body is actually getting achier from your workouts. You’ve been told that your body should feel better with exercise, but that hasn’t been the case for you. What things could you change with your workouts to help take you from feeling achy to feeling better? 1) Change Your Range Read more

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