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E50 – 4 Early Warning Signs That You Need MAT®

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss four early warning signs that let you know you are in need of Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  One of the most common questions they get when teaching people about MAT® is, “How do I know if I need it?”  This episode addresses that question head on, detailing four tell-tale signs that your muscles are in need of a tune up.  Check out all Read more

By Team MAS, ago

Preparing for the new year? Get ahead of your 2019 fitness goals 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 preparing for the new year. Yes, it is a few weeks off, but you want to know what you should be doing now to prepare your body for your workouts going into Read more

By Team MAS, ago

Joints feeling achy? MAT® may be what you are looking for.

Just the other day I had a client come into Muscle Activation Schaumburg and say, “I knew I was doing Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) to help my muscles work better, but I didn’t realize that my joints would be feeling so much better, too.”  This is not an uncommon response from many of our clients as the function of your muscles and the function of your joints are tightly intertwined with one another. Too often, Read more

By Charlie Cates, ago

E49 – Exercise – What it is portrayed to be, how it is commonly done, and what we think it should be

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what they see going on in the fitness industry, why it is driving so many people away, and how to fix it.  With only 23% of American adults reportedly getting in the recommneded amount of exercise each day, this is a tremendous issue.  Check out all of the details in this week’s episode of Exercise Is Health! Check out this episode!

By Team MAS, ago

Holiday parties interfering with your workouts? 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 are slammed with holiday parties. It is that time of year, and you are trying to figure out how to balance getting your workouts with the added social obligations. 1) Utilize Your Mornings, Read more

By Team MAS, ago

Snow shoveling have your body out of whack? Get your system tuned up with MAT®!

Welp, it happened – the first big snowfall of the year for the Chicagoland area.  Sunday the snow fell by the inches, and sure enough, Monday came around and it had to be moved. The first snowfall of the year is always interesting for us at Muscle Activation Schaumburg. Without fail, we hear multiple reports of people’s bodies getting all out of whack after spending the better part of an hour moving around the heavy Read more

By Charlie Cates, ago

E48 – How can I make sure I get my workouts in during the holidays?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer one of the most common questions they get during this time of year – “How can I make sure I get my workouts in during the holidays?”  They have 4 tips for you to help ensure that not only are you getting your workouts in during the craziness of the holiday season, but your workouts are helping to build your health and body Read more

By Team MAS, ago

Thanksgiving derailed your exercise routine? Get back to 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 had a fantastic Thanksgiving, and now you are trying to get back into the swing of exercise. What things do you need to keep in mind with your workouts this week to make Read more

By Team MAS, ago

E47 – The Importance of Oral Health with Dr. Sean Abrams, DDS

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Sean Abrams, DDS.  Dr. Abrams discusses the importance of oral health, not just for the sake of having a pretty smile, but as it contributes to total body health and wellness.  Dr. Abrams is an associate at Village Smiles in Elk Grove Village, graduating with his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2006 from the University of Illinois-Chicago. You can find out more Read more

By Team MAS, ago

3 Reasons Why MAS Is Different Than Your Gym

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 sitting there wondering, “How is what they are doing at Muscle Activation Schaumburg any different from what I see being done at the gym that I go to?”  We want to give Read more

By Team MAS, ago