On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie has a mystery question for Charlie… What is it and how does it benefit you? Check out this week’s episode to learn! Interested in getting access to Charlie’s men’s training program as soon as it drops? Click here to get started! Check out this episode!
What can you do to get your workout in consistently without overwhelming your schedule? While you know you need to exercise on a regular basis to maintain your health and strength, life can feel like it gets in the way of being able to do workout as often as you’d like… so what can you do about this?? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are playing the second Read more
How often do you negotiate with yourself on whether or not you are going to workout or eat healthy? A lot of times it can feel like our brain is trying to do everything in its power to sabotage our quest for building the body, health, and life we desire… but what if that wasn’t actually the case? What if that feeling that you have, that voice that you hear that says, “Don’t go workout Read more
You often hear that you need to exercise, but do actually know WHY it is so important?? The mainstream fitness industry has distorted the message about exercise and fitness to the point that most people have absolutely no idea why it is actually so important for them to be exercising. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are releasing the audio from a private presentation they gave to a Read more
Does lifting weights feel intimidating to you? Maybe you know you need to get stronger but you are not sure where to start because the whole idea of lifting weights just seems overwhelming… Or maybe you have tried lifting weights in the past only to find yourself sore and in pain so you are hesitant to try again… Or perhaps you have been told that lifting weights can be dangerous, especially by yourself, so you Read more
Strength training is a vital part of health and strength now and as you age. But what if everytime you try it, you feel weaker, sore, or injured? You are not alone. There is a lack of proper instruction on how to lift weights safely and effectively. This leads many people to do exercise that is too little to bring about health changes. There are very simple steps to improve your likelihood that you gain Read more
There are a ton of health benenfits to having a well-functioning metabolism. From better weight management to increased energy to more efficient body temperature regualtion, there is definitely a list of pros to having your metabolism firing on all cylinders. Exercising regularly has been shown to be an effective strategy to increase metabolism. However, while many workout programs tout themselves as “metabolism-boosting”, most ways of exercising that are focused on boosting metabolism leave you at Read more
One question we get all the time is, “Am I doing the right core exercises?” It’s a great question with a straightforward answer. Consider working to strengthen all four motions of the core when exercising specifically for health goals. Exercise For Life is about using exercise to live the life you want. Keep these tips in mind when building your core strength. Julie
Are you struggling to keep weight off? Does your energy feel low throughout the day? Do you find yourself craving quick sources of energy like sugar or caffeine? These are all signs and symptoms that your metabolism may be slowing down… so what can you do about it?? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer to discuss some underlying reasons why your metabolism Read more
Everyone talks about relaxation techniques to improve flexibility. But really, lacking flexibility is a sign from your body that it needs to be stronger, not more relaxed. I know, I know. In your head, building strength and building flexibility mean entirely different things. But they aren’t. Building strength and building flexibility are both about building ownership over your body and muscles. When you build strength, your muscles are able to lift more (*strength*), and if Read more