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Exercise Machines – Why you need to use them when you workout

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 against using exercise machines when you workout.  We want to plead the case that you need to be using machines when you exercise. Here’s why. 1) Machines Can Provide A Stimulus In Read more

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E63 – How MAT® benefits you, even if you have permanent joint changes

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss one of their favorite topics – Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) – and how MAT® can help you, even if you have permanent joint changes.  Specifically, Julie and Charlie discuss how MAT® can be beneficial for individuals who have scoliosis, arthritis, and joint replacements, but the conversation can extend to other permanent joint changes, as well.  Check out this week’s episode for all of Read more

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Spring Exercise – How to transition from indoor to outdoor workouts

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 starting to transition from indoor workouts to outdoor workouts during the spring thaw. What things do you need to keep in mind with this transition to make sure your body stays safe Read more

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E62 – Why you should exercise when you feel lousy

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie take on the idea that when you don’t feel well, you shouldn’t exercise.  In fact, they find it to be the exact opposite!  Just like your body needs great nutrition when it doesn’t feel well, getting in appropriate and “nutritious” exercise can be key to you getting back to 100%.  Check out all of the details in this week’s episode of Exercise Is Health! Read more

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Achy Knees – Get back to exercising 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 experiencing achy knees.  A lot of times, achy knees and other joints will keep people from exercising.  But, we have some tips on how you can avoid missing your workouts. 1. Strengthen Read more

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E61 – “How does working muscles increase flexibility?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question that was sent in about one of the ideas they commonly propose – that by improving how muscles function, you can improve your flexibility.  Julie and Charlie describe why this is the case, why you don’t need to focus on releasing or relaxing muscles to improve flexibility, and what you can do on your own to improve your flexibility and muscle Read more

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Taking a week off of exercise? Get the most out of it 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 going to be taking a week off from working out. What things can you do over the next week to make sure that your body not only recovers, but is prepared to Read more

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E60 – Managing Chronic Pain Without The Use Of Opioids – Interview with Dr. Ankur Dave

The week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Ankur Dave to discuss chronic pain management.  Dr. Dave, a pain management specialist with Amita Health, focuses his practice on helping patients overcome chronic pain without the use of opioids, and he breaks down the key pillars that are necessary to do so.  With the chronic pain epidemic that has spread throughout the U.S., the opioid addiction rate has reached Read more

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Spring Break Vacation – Exercise the right way to prepare for your trip!

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 preparing for a Spring Break trip. How can you start exercising now to make sure your body is appropriately prepared for your Spring Break vacation? 1) Take Care Of Your Aches & Read more

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E59 – A New Approach To “Solving” Tight Hamstrings

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie tackle one of the biggest culprits of complaints today – tight hamstrings.  They discuss why tight hamstrings may not be what you think they are, why the tightness may actually be a good thing, and what you could consider doing to “solve” them.  Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! The following content was referenced during this week’s episode: E11 – Read more

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