Exercise Is Health

Have you ever had an issue with your rotator cuff? Not only can this be incredibly painful for the shoulder, it can also be a large reason why people choose to stop exercising temporarily or all together. But, if you’ve followed our content at all, you know the number one thing you can do to live a long, healthy, and strong life is exercise… So how can you make sure you get a workout in even if you have a rotator cuff issue? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are discussing. We lay out a simple plan you can follow to not only help your rotator cuff heal faster, but make sure the rest of your body stays strong, fit, and moving well in the process. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Would you like to have our guidance applying the 4 Exercise For Life Principles to your workouts? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free and try out the “Full Motion, Full Strength, Full Function” and the “Resistance Training Building Blocks” programs today! Just

You often hear us talk about the 4 Exercise For Life Principles as they relate to strength training, but what about cardio? Do these same four principles apply to running, swimming, cycling, etc? Or do you need to consider different things during your cardio workouts to make sure you are building your health, strength, and function without getting achy, sore, or injured? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are discussing. We explore what role the 4 Exercise For Life Principles play in cardio workouts and how you should think about applying them to stay feeling healthy and strong every time you do cardio. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Would you like to have our guidance applying the 4 Exercise For Life Principles to your cardio workouts? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free and try out the Nothing But Cardio program today! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by lea

Is your flexibility training making you weaker? It is well known that stretching decreases strength, but do all flexibility exercises have this effect? How can you increase your flexibility without getting weaker, and do so in ways that actually makes you stronger? On this week’s episode of the  Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out the #1 thing you can do to increase your strength as you improve your flexibility. Stretching does NOT have to leave you weak, vulnerable to injury, and feeling tighter. In fact, there is a simple switch you can make while doing your stretching that will change all of this for you. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Want to connect with us about scheduling your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session? Find a time that works for you to have your consultation here: www.vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcas

Does your strength training leave you feeling still and inflexible? Most people find that they have to stretch and do other flexibility exercises to counteract the effects of their strength training after they workout. But what if your strength training could not only make you stronger, but also make you more flexible? In this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are exploring the #1 thing you can do during your strength training workouts to help you become more flexible without having to stretch, foam roll, or do any of the traditional flexibility or mobility exercises. If you are sick and tired of always having to stretch after you workout because you feel so tight and stiff, listen up! We lay out exactly what you need to do and how to do it. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Would you like to have our guidance while you workout to help you get more flexible while increasing your strength and fitness? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free and try out the Fit & F

Are you active all day long, always on your feet and moving around, rarely sitting or taking time to rest? While this kind of activity is great, it is not a replacement for more focused and intense workouts. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are going to break down the difference between being active and exercising, why you need to do both, and how to get both in consistently. If you have ever thought, “I don’t need to workout today because I have been up and moving all day long,” this episode is for you! We share how to determine if you are exercising versus just being active (you’ll be surprised to hear this…) and how to make sure you are doing both throughout your week. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exercis

Life throws in many twists and turns that can derail you from working out. Whether it is social events, late nights, family gatherings, work assignments, or anything else that comes up throughout the day, there are many opportunities to say, “I’m not going to workout today because of ____ .” So how can you get your workouts in despite everything else that may be going on? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing three strategies we use to stay consistent with our workouts no matter what our day throws our way. If you find that you are constantly hopping on and off the workout train, this conversation has the information you need to stay steady with your workout consistency all year long. Check out the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Li

“Smarter Not Harder” is a phrase often thrown around in the fitness industry. While the idea of not working out as hard because you are working out more intelligently certainly sounds appealing, there are some big issues that this mindset is creating. What are these issues, how are they holding you back from reaching your goals, and what needs to be done to break free from this? That is exactly what we are discussing on this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast. If you find yourself gravitating towards this idea of “Smarter Not Harder”, listen up! There are some things about this approach that are keeping you from getting the results you want. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios  – Julie Cates: @julcates  –

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to help your body build bone, but when it comes to exercising with osteoporosis, the main recommendations that are given fall dramatically short of what is actually required to increase bone density. Fortunately, research shows that there are only three things you need to make sure are included in your workouts in order for them to have positive bone-building effects. What are these three things and how can you do them in a safe and effective way? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie is sharing her expertise on this subject to help teach you exactly what you need to do. She lays out a clear path to follow with your workouts and a simple plan by which to get it done. If you have osteoporosis or want to prevent osteoporosis, this episode is a must-listen. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Want Julie’s guidance with implementing these three exercise musts into your workout routine? Sign up for Julie’s free OsteoStrength For

A.I. is a very hot topic these days. From creating images, answering questions, and providing writing prompts to helping automate customer support chats on many websites and so much more, A.I. has infiltrated much of our daily lives, including fitness. But is A.I.-powered fitness as useful as other ways of using A.I.? Are there any downsides to using A.I.-powered fitness apps and machines? And if so, what are the actual issues with these shortcomings? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving head first into the topic of A.I.-powered fitness, what you need to know, and what you need to be cautious about. Even though using A.I. to direct your workouts can seem convenient and cutting-edge, there are some things you need to be aware of so it doesn’t become dangerous. Learn what these are and what to do about them in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exer

Anti aging is a hot topic right now, and while there is a ton of information on the subject, it tends to be fragmented across different topics. You might find an article about supplements. And another about exercise. And another about sleep or stress management. But how can you piece it all together to create a full anti-aging lifestyle? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what we are discussing with anti-aging expert Dr. Michael Turner. If you are looking for a cheat sheet of what you should focus on throughout your week to help combat the biggest drivers of aging, Dr. Turner has your answers. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Want to connect with Dr. Turner and learn more about his work? Be sure to follow his substack blog here! You can also find out more about working with Dr. Turner on his website here! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

Do you avoid doing high-intensity workouts because of how they make your joints feel? While there are a number of metabolic and health benefits that can come from doing high-intensity workouts, if they are breaking down your joints in the process, the tradeoff may not be worth it to you. But is there a way that you can do high-intensity workouts without risking injury or feeling achy or sore after? Maybe even a way that your joints can become healthier as a result of doing the high-intensity workouts without the pain or stiffness that so many people feel? There is! And on this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we want to lay out for you. If you have been wanting to try doing workouts that are more intense but have been holding back because of your joints, listen up! This episode will dive into what you need to do and the precautions you need to take to get the intensity without the injury. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Would you like 28 days of our gui

Is joint pain keeping you from working out? Maybe your knee hurts and is stopping you from exercising. Or perhaps your shoulder is aching and saying you should take it easy. Oftentimes, we see that if there is an ache or pain in one area of the body, it prevents people from doing exercise for the entire rest of their body. But is taking time off really the best solution? If you have followed our content for any length of time, you have likely heard us say, “You only get the health benefits of exercise if you do the exercise, and you are only able to keep getting the benefits if you keep exercising.” So how can you workout even when your joints are aching and painful to not only make sure you stay healthy and strong, but also make sure your workouts don’t make your joint issues worse? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are diving into. If you have ever felt compelled to take time off from working out because of how an area of your body is feeling, this episode is

Do you struggle to feel like you have ownership over your body? Maybe tasks that were once easy now feel difficult. Or perhaps your coordination or dexterity feel like they are leaving you. Or maybe you feel like the body you are living in today hardly resembles the body you remember living in 10 years ago. What can you do about this?? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is the question we are answering for you. You may not feel as strong, coordinated, or athletic as you once did, but that does not mean this has to be your story forever. There is one simple change you can make with your workouts to start changing this for the better, and that is exactly what we are laying out for you. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerc

What can change for you over the course of 300 weeks? Let us tell you… a lot. But while a lot can change, not everything does, and that’s what we want to explore with you this week. This week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast is a very special one as we celebrate our 300th episode! We discuss what has changed with us over the last 300 episodes, what has stayed the same, and where we see things going for us from here. If you have joined us for any of our 300 episodes, we want to say THANK YOU. We truly appreciate you giving us your attention every week and we look forward to continuing to help you Exercise For Life. Check out the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get insta

Do you have a group of muscles that you are struggling to grow or strengthen? There is so much confusion and misinformation about what actually needs to happen in order to develop bigger and stronger muscles, and while much of the mainstream fitness industry wants you to chase the newest, flashiest, flavor-of-the-day strategy, we find that results consistently come easier when you follow a specific set of principles. This week, we have the opportunity to sit down with one of our esteemed colleagues to discuss a set of principles that will help you cut through much of the marketing hype and just focus on exactly what you need to do to grow and strengthen your muscles, regardless of your age or fitness level. Nick Horvath shares his A.I.M. Principle for muscle growth with us, diving into the details of what this principle is and how it will help to take out all of the guesswork with what exercises you should be doing to build bigger and stronger muscles. If you have ever felt confused by what the mainstream fit

What aspects of your fitness do you take into consideration throughout your day? Perhaps you notice how out of breath or not you get. Or maybe you are aware of how easily you can move your body. Or your strength might be the thing that is most apparent to you as you do your daily activities. But, there is one aspect of your fitness that you are likely not considering, and by overlooking this, you may be sacrificing everything else that you are aware of. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie are diving into what this aspect of your fitness is. They discuss why you need to be paying attention to it and lay out exactly what steps you need to take to make sure you are building this aspect of your fitness without sacrificing your health or your ability to enjoy all of the other activities you like doing. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com

Do high impact exercises bother your joints? Maybe running bugs your knees, or jumping and landing hurt your back. Or perhaps your body actually feels okay doing high-impact exercises, but you choose not to as a precautionary measure. Oftentimes, when high-impact exercises bother people’s joints, they decide to not do them out of fear of making their joints worse. BUT, there are some big issues with not doing high-impact exercises, especially if you want to maintain your muscle strength and bone density. So how can you get the benefits of high-impact exercises without worrying about hurting yourself? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what Julie and Charlie are diving into. They lay out exactly what you need to do to make high-impact exercises less stressful on your body and joints so you can get the benefits of them without risking injury. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Appl

Are you moving too fast when you strength train? More than likely, you are. While moving too fast can be a big risk for injury, it can also cause you to miss many key benefits of your workouts. What will you be missing out on when you move fast and how can you combat this? That's what we're laying out for you this week on the Exercise Is Health® podcast. Yes, you want to be moving slowly, but how you go about doing it can make all the difference for your body and results. If you are doing strength training of any kind, chances are you are moving too fast. Check out this week's episode to learn why this is an issue and what to do about it! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: @exerciseforlifestudios – Julie Cates: @julcates – Charlie Cates: @charliecates Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts

How long do you need to workout for it to qualify as a "good workout"? 45 minutes? 60 minutes? Longer? What about 20 minutes?... Oftentimes, when people think about exercising for 20 minutes, they either disregard it as an option because "it's not long enough to get a good workout"... Or they try to make up for the shorter duration by cranking the intensity WAY up. But - does it have to be this way? Do you either have to workout for longer periods of time or in ways that are really intense and risk injury? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is the topic we are exploring. We lay out the biggest issues with most 20-minute workouts and what you can do differently to make sure you can get stronger, more fit, and healthier without increasing your risk for injury. If you are trying to get an amazing workout in but feel like you don't have enough time to, this discussion is for you! Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a

Most people are familiar with the terms heart health, brain health, and maybe even joint health, but what about metabolic health? While not as well-known of a topic, metabolic health is a critical component of overall health, wellbeing, daily function, and even longevity. But what is metabolic health and why is it so important? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie & Charlie are diving into these questions and more with Dr. Elie Jarrouge of MetabolicHealthMD.com. Dr. Jarrouge is a world-renowned expert on the topic of metabolic health, and he breaks down exactly what it is, why you need to be concerned about it, and what you can do to improve yours. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with Dr. Jarrouge? Find him using the links below! His Website >> MetabolicHealthMD.com Twitter >> @eliejarrougemd Instagram >> @elie_jarrouge Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/