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E34 – What does the final rep look like?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast Julie and Charlie answer an important question from one of their colleagues – “How can I help my clients understand when they have performed their final rep?”  This question is particularly important for those who work out on their own, as well as for trainers who are looking to help their clients.  Check out Julie and Charlie’s answer in this week’s episode! Check out this episode!

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CEOs – Three things you need to be doing with your 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 the head honcho at your company.  You are the business owner.  You are the CEO.  And you have everything on your shoulders, except for the time to workout.  How can you find the Read more

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E33 – 5 Foundations for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Dr. Richard Powell, DC

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie interview Dr. Richard Powell, DC of Greater Chicago Functional Health. Dr. Powell discusses the 5 foundations his practice addresses to help his patients reverse their Type 2 Diabetes.  He has over a 90% success rate at helping his patients reverse their Type 2 Diabetes by using a customized testing program looking at multiple biological and genetic markers to zero in a patient’s treatment plan. Read more

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Have young kids? We have some exercise tips for you!

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 have young kids running around.  How can you make sure to still get your exercise in despite having to watch over all the little rug-rats.   1) Make An At-Home Resistance Training Plan Exercise Read more

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E32 – Three Questions To Figure Out If You Are A Good Candidate For MAT®

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie lay out the three questions you need to answer in order to determine whether you would be a good candidate for Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  Have you heard about MAT® but are unsure if it would be worthwhile for you to try?  Give this episode a listen to see if MAT® would be right for you! Resources discussed in this episode can be found Read more

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Ladies Over 50 – Keep these exercise tips in mind!

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 the ladies out there who are over 50. What things do you need to make sure you are doing with your exercise to keep your body strong, to keep your body feeling great, and to keep your Read more

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E31 – If You Don’t Use It You Will Lose It

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss three areas of your body that are uncommon to exercise, but are absolute musts to train if you want to maintain your health and function – your feet, your hands, and your spinal muscles.  They reference much of their past work in this episode, the links to which can be found below: 5 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere To Strengthen Your Feet (written) 5 Read more

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High School Athletes – 3 Tips To Get Stronger While Minimizing Injuries

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 high school athletes. How should you be working out now at this point in your life to make sure your body gets stronger while staying safe and injury-free as well?   1) Read more

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MAS Summer Letter 2018

To our valued current clients, former clients, friends, business associates, and followers: Happy summer!  It is an honor to be writing you for the third year in a row.  June 6, 2018 marked three years of occupancy in our current office (and approximately 4½ years in business overall).  It has been a fantastic 12 months here at MAS, and we would like to share the following highlights with you: The Exercise Is Health Podcast:  Have Read more

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E30 – How can I exercise if I have plantar fasciitis?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about how to exercise if you have plantar fasciitis or are experiencing plantar fasciitis symptoms.  They break down the three things you need to keep in mind when you exercise and give you tips to help you keep exercising whether you are symptomatic or not.  As always, make sure to consult with your physician prior to beginning any kind of Read more

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