Guys – there’s no denying it… as we get older our body stops moving as well as it once did. Our joints get stiffer. Our muscles feel tighter. And the youthful spring we once had in our step every day seems like it is gone for good. Even if we look at the guys in their 20s and think, “I could keep up with them,” deep down we know it would be a lot more Read more
Do you want to get stronger but aren’t sure of the exact steps to take to get results with out hurting yourself? Rebuilding your strength isn’t complicated; in fact, you just need to make sure to follow a few simple principles day in and day out. And good news, if any of your joints or muscles are talking to you saying, “We’re not as young as we used to be,” you don’t need to worry. Read more
Ladies – one thing I hear from so many of you is how busy and active you are throughout your day. You are on your feet moving around the office, the house, the stores, with the kids… it’s like the idea of sitting all day being sedentary is a completely foreign concept. So I get that it already feels like you are exercising all day long. But should this be the only thing you do Read more
Joint injuries and injuries to passive tissues such as ligaments and discs are ever-present in our society today. Whether it is rupturing a meniscus or an ACL or herniating a disc, it seems as if both competitive athletes and weekend warriors alike are commonly plagued by injuries to the passive tissues of their body. With these types of injuries only becoming more commonplace from high school athletes to middle-aged rec-leaguers, the question of, “What can Read more
Fellas – if you’re over the age of 35, it can feel like the strength and body you once had in your 20s and early 30s is long gone. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, rebuilding your strength is as simple as following a few principles day in and day out. And good news, if any of your joints or muscles are talking to you saying, “We’re not as young as Read more
Have you heard that walking is the best form of exercise? While we adamantly disagree with this statement, we do acknowledge that walking can provide a number of health benefits. But what if walking just isn’t working for your body? What if every time you try to walk, your body feels worse? Your feet hurt… your knees hurt… your hips hurt… your back hurts… you just feel lousy… what do you do then?? Should you Read more
If you’re a woman in your 50s or 60s who’s been feeling out of touch with your usual vibrant self, you’ve come to the right place. Aging gracefully and maintaining strength is a journey that requires patience, dedication, and self-care. This checklist is designed to guide you through steps that will help you regain your strength and vitality. By incorporating these simple habits into your daily routine, you can be well on your way to Read more
Do you know what one of the biggest roadblocks to taking action is? Believe it or not, it is having TOO many options. See, when you only have one option, there’s no decision to be made about whether you are going to do it — it’s literally your only choice! But as soon as more and more options get thrown in, now there is an opportunity to analyze, weigh the pros and cons, and continue Read more
At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, our primary focus is helping people exercise in ways that build their health, strength, and function and are sustainable for their schedule and their life. One of the ways we do this is through a specialty skillset called Muscle Activation Techniques® (hence the name of our business). If you have never experienced Muscle Activation Techniques®, or MAT®, before, the results can truly be life-changing. We often get asked, “What is MAT® Read more
Hashimoto’s Disease is the most common auto-immune condition worldwide. Its symptoms and effects are wide ranging and can be felt throughout the entire body, but there are many ways of combatting them. While the mainstream approach is often to supplement with a synthetic thyroid hormone, there are various lifestyle modifactions that can have a tremendous impact on the severity of symptoms of this common disease. And, if the issues are caught and addressed early enough, Read more