Blog

E128 – Trainers – Why Understanding Mechanics Is A Must – Interview with Tom Purvis, developer of RTS®

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Tom Purvis, the developer of the Resistance Training Specialist® program (RTS®), as well as ExerciseProfessional.com and PersonalTraining.com. This wide-ranging discussion touches on many topics, including the importance of understanding mechanics as a personal trainer, the difference between making decisions with clients and following protocols, and the role of resistance training in long-term health and function. Check out all of the details in Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How to lift weights consistently, even if you don’t enjoy it.

Welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. This week we are talking to you who do not enjoy doing resistance training. You may enjoy going for runs, riding your bike, or taking walks, but when it comes to lifting weights, it’s just not your jam. We get it – resistance training is not enjoyed by everyone – BUT you still have to get it in. Here’s how you can make sure your Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How To Prevent Soreness When Returning To Exercise

Welcome back everyone to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. This week, we are talking to those of you who are returning to the gym for the first time in a while. You may be working out with a trainer or in a small group, but either way, you are doing exercises that you haven’t done for at least 10 weeks. What things can you keep in mind while you are exercising to help prevent Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E127 – Which Category Do You Fall Into?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss the two categories that they see a lot of people falling into right now–either they are in great shape after having a lot of time to exercise while at home or they haven’t been exercising at all. Whichever category you fall into, there are very specific things you need to be doing now as you go from working out at home to working Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E126 – The Science of Sustainable High Performance in Sport & Life – Interview with Ian Mack of Tomahawk Science

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Ian Mack of Tomahawk Science to discuss many of the tactics he uses with his athletes to help them not only perform at a high level, but be able to do so season after season throughout their entire career. Ian is a world-renowned sports scientist, training many high level athletes, including Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks. He gives valuable insight Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How To Prepare Your Body For Endurance Exercise

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. This week, we are talking to those of you who are starting to take advantage of the nice weather we have had and that is coming up. In fact, you are looking to run more, you are looking to bike more, and you are looking to do more endurance events overall outside.  What things should you be doing now with your workouts to make sure your Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E125 – How Flexibility Works & Staying Mobile As You Age – The Aging Athlete Guide with Michael Lingenfelter

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie have the tables turned on them as they become the ones interviewed for the show The Aging Athlete Guide with Michael Lingenfelter. Michael, Julie, and Charlie discuss flexibility, mobility, and what considerations need to be taken with each, especially for those of us who are trying to stay active as we age. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Also, make Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How To Adjust Online Workouts For Your Body

Welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who have been doing a lot of online workouts, whether on Facebook, on YouTube, or on whatever platform you choose. But you are finding that your body just isn’t feeling that good doing them anymore.  What are some things you can do with your workouts to make sure you can keep exercising, but that your Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E124 – How Improving Your Muscle Function Will Improve Your Golf Game – Interview with Scott McWilliam

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Scott McWilliam of Golf MATchanics to discuss your muscles, your golf game, and how improving the function of the former will undoubtedly improve the latter. If you are wanting to drive the ball farther, knock strokes off your score, and feel healthy enough to play multiple rounds in a row, this episode is for you. Check out all of the details Read more

By Team MAS, ago

How to lift weights at home without gym equipment

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 wanting to get your resistance training in, but you don’t have any weights at your house such as dumbbells or kettlebells. How can you still work on your strength and your muscle function despite not having typical gym equipment? 1) Use Household Items Our first tip to help you get your resistance Read more

By Team MAS, ago