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E95 – “Can MAT® help me touch my toes?”

On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question they get a lot regarding one of their specialities at Muscle Activation Schaumburg, Muscle Activation Techniques®.  People often wonder if MAT® can help them become more flexible and even help them touch their toes. Julie and Charlie discuss different variables that influence whether somebody can touch their toes and the role that MAT® can play in helping somebody do Read more

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Experiencing SI joint issues? These exercise tips can help!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are experiencing some issues in you SI joint. Maybe you are having pain in your low back or upper hip area when you sit. Or perhaps walking is creating a discomfort right around Read more

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E94 – The Importance of Strength Training During Cancer Treatment with Dr. Tom Incledon

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Tom Incledon of Causenta Wellness to discuss his revolutionary approach to cancer treatment.  Dr. Tom and his staff in Scottsdale, AZ specialize in providing customized treatment plans to patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and are looking for alternatives to traditional cancer care. Dr. Tom speaks to the importance of building strength as part of the cancer treatment plan, Read more

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Exercise Tips If You’ve Had A Party Weekend

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who may have had a little bit too much fun this past weekend. What things do you need to make sure of with your exercise for this upcoming week to ensure that your exercise Read more

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E93 – Your Muscles Are Your Posture’s BFFL

On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss why your posture is not what you think it is, why your posture issues are not what you think they are, and what you can do to dramatically improve your posture.  If you feel like your posture is not as good as you would like, give this episode a listen to learn what you can do about it. And if you Read more

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On the tail end of having an illness? Stay healthy with these exercise tips!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are getting over being a little bit ill.  What things do you need to keep in mind while you are working out to make sure 1) you can keep working out and 2) Read more

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E92 – 4 Tips To Get Healthier Without Changing Your Lifestyle

On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss four things you can start doing today to improve your health without changing your lifestyle at all.  If you are wanting to be and feel healthier but are not wanting to drastically change what you do every day, you need to hear what Julie and Charlie have to say.  Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Check out Read more

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Shoulder Impingement – Three things you can do with your exercise to help

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who may be experiencing some shoulder impingement.  What things can you do with your exercise to keep your shoulder safe while still getting your workouts in? 1) Use Isometrics Exercise Tip Number One If Read more

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E91 – “What can I do with exercise to help my arthritic knee?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question they often hear when talking to people in various social settings, “What can I do with exercise to help my arthritic knee?”  Arthritis is a common issue that can be debilitating if left unmanaged, but exercising has been shown to help with the associated symptoms.  Check out this week’s episode to hear what Julie and Charlie say you should do with Read more

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Just starting high school? Stay safe while you exercise with these tips!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are a little bit younger; in fact, you are under 15 years old.  What things should you be doing with your exercise now to make sure you stay safe and are able to Read more

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