Stuck in your house? Get your workout in 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 stranded at home.  You can’t leave the house, but you still need to get your workout in. What things can you do at home when you can’t leave to make sure your Read more

E58 – Squats – No Longer The Golden Exercise

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what has long been considered the golden exercise in the fitness industry–squats–and why it is time for this exercise to be de-throned, or at least reconsidered.  They discuss what they see as some of the biggest issues with squatting, why so many people have difficulty squating, the risks of squatting even if your body is not built for it, and when and why Read more

Feeling less than 100%? You can still get your workouts in 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 feeling less than 100%. How can you make sure to still get your workouts in, and what things do you need to keep in mind with your workouts, if you are feeling Read more

E57 – What is Ozone Therapy and the HCG Diet? – Interview with Dr. Gregory Seaman of ThriveMD

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Gregory Seaman of ThriveMD in Schaumburg.  ThriveMD is a health optimization clinic offering a variety of wellness services, including IV Therapies, Medical Weight Loss, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, HOCATT™ Platinum Saunas, and UVB Blood Irradiation Therapy.  They also specialize in the topic of today’s conversation – Ozone Therapy and the HCG Diet! What is ozone therapy? Who is it Read more

Wanting cardio but dislike the treadmill? Check out these ideas!

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 are cardio lovers and are feening to get outside and go running, and cannot stand running on the treadmill. How can you still get some cardio in without hopping on the treadmill this winter Read more

E56 – “Why does my body feel stressed after the holidays?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a question they get a lot this time of year – “Why does my body feel stressed after the holidays?”  In January, the rate of illness and injuries goes through the roof, and the previous six weeks may be to blame.  Find out the details of why as well as what to do about this in this week’s episode! Check out this episode!

Does your low back tighten up when you workout? We have some 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 may be experiencing some low back tightness when you go to workout. What things do you need to keep in mind with your exercise to help keep the tightness at bay and still Read more

E55 – The Truth Behind Clear Skin with Melissa Armstrong

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Melissa Armstrong of Cleanse in Truth, a skincare company located in Inverness, Illinois. Melissa is a liscensed esthetician and Reiki master specializing in creating custom-made skincare products for her clients while delivering world-renowned Reiki fascials.  Melissa tells Julie and Charlie of her own journey through healing her skin and why she believes so much of what is in consumer skincare products today is Read more

Feeling the Winter Blues? Check out 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 experiencing the Winter Blues.  We are in the dead of winter right now and times can feel really dreary.  But, what things can you do with your exercise to improve your mood Read more

E54 – Feet – The most overlooked part of your body

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what is, in their opinion, the most overlooked part of the body – the feet.  The feet are comprised of 28 bones each, 30 if you count the bones of the ankle, and have 50 muscles that are directly responsible for controlling them.  Not only that, but foot issues are diagnosed more that twice as often as type 2 diabetes, making foot issues Read more