Exercise Is Health
At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, we believe your health is your most valuable asset. Join hosts Charlie and Julie Cates as they discuss how to utilize exercise to help improve and maintain your health, as well as interviews with health and wellness experts from various fields including chiropractic, accupuncture, psychology, nutrition, and functional medicine. Both Charlie and Julie are certified personal trainers and Muscle Activation Techniques® practitioners in Schaumburg, IL.
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E330 - 3 Big Mistakes With Postural Exercises
04/24/2024
E330 - 3 Big Mistakes With Postural Exercises
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: Do you do exercises to try to improve your posture? While these types of exercises are popular in many circles within the fitness industry as well as with different types of therapists, there are some big mistakes we see people commonly making with these exercises. Unfortunately, making any of these mistakes doesn’t just lead to feeling achy or sore; these mistakes could actually be the reason why you aren’t seeing any difference in your posture with the exercises you are doing. On this week’s episode of , we are unveiling what these mistakes are and what you need to do to avoid them. If you are trying to get better posture but feel like your efforts are leading you nowhere, this episode is for you. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Want our guidance helping you workout during the month of May? Sign up for the “Pumped & Powerful” One Workout Away Challenge that starts on April 28! Go to to get registered! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E329 - How To Create A Healthy Liver For Life - Interview with Kristin Kirkpatrick
04/17/2024
E329 - How To Create A Healthy Liver For Life - Interview with Kristin Kirkpatrick
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: You have likely thought about the health of your heart and brain, but what about the health of your liver? While the mainstream news doesn’t typically focus on liver health much, the truth is that without a healthy liver, the rest of your body cannot be healthy long-term. So what can you do to help your liver become healthy and functioning well? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we sit down with Kristin Kirkpatrick, co-author of Skinny Liver, to discuss her newest book, Regenerative Health: Discover Your Metabolic Type And Renew Your Liver For Life. If you want to make sure you are healthy long-term, having a healthy liver is a huge part of the equation. Check out this week’s episode to learn what you need to do! Want to connect with Kristin and learn more about her work? Check her out online here: - - Get a copy of Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Want our guidance helping you workout during the month of May? Sign up for the “Pumped & Powerful” One Workout Away Challenge that starts on April 28! Go to to get registered! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E328 - How To Manage Traveling Hip Pain
04/10/2024
E328 - How To Manage Traveling Hip Pain
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: Do you have hip pain that started in one part of your hip but has since moved around? Maybe it started near the front but now it wraps around the side and goes to the back. Or maybe it was near the top of your hip but has traveled down. This type of traveling pain can be extremely frustrating to deal with because the sensation and location can be constantly changing. But there is one aspect of your body that can change as quickly as this kind of pain changes location and most ways of dealing with pain completely neglect it. On this week’s episode of , we are diving to what this aspect is and what you can do during and between your workouts to take advantage of it. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E327 - "I've Stopped Exercising For 6 Months... Have I Lost It All?"
04/03/2024
E327 - "I've Stopped Exercising For 6 Months... Have I Lost It All?"
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: Has it been three months, six months, or longer since you last worked out? You may be wondering, “Have I lost all of the benefits I used to have from working out?” While on the surface, it may seem like the answer is, “definitely,” the truth is a lot more nuanced than that. On this week’s episode of , we are discussing what happens to your body when you stop exercising for an extended period of time, including how long it will take for you to start noticing changes in your strength and conditioning. We also lay out a plan to highlight the key things you need to keep in mind when you return to exercise to make sure you don’t ramp up too quickly and can progress back to your former strength and fitness levels as efficiently as possible. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E326 - A Simple Formula For Warming Up
03/27/2024
E326 - A Simple Formula For Warming Up
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: How much time do you spend planning your warm up for your workouts? Most people fall into one of two camps: 1. Absolutely none; or 2. A ton. Unfortunately, if you are trying to figure out what to do on your own, the information around warming up can be as confusing as it is conflicting… Do you stretch or not? Foam roll or not? Inhibit then activate? Or activate then inhibit? What about cardio?... the list goes on. On this week’s episode of , we are cutting through all of that noise to lay out a simple three-phase formula you can use to get a great warm up in every time you workout. We tell you exactly what you need to do, what you can cut out, what you can leave in if you want, and what you need to make sure you do every single time. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the warm up process, the conversation we have is for you! Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E325 - How To Build Stronger Feet
03/20/2024
E325 - How To Build Stronger Feet
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Feet Strong & Functioning Well: How often do you work on strengthening your feet? While people often think about building stronger legs, a stronger core, and stronger arms, rarely is building stronger feet prioritized. What this is leading to is people’s feet are often the weakest area of their body, and the most dysfunctional, as well. However, with some simple strategies, you can start building stronger feet today! On this week’s episode of , we are diving into what these strategies are and how to implement them in your workout routine. If your feet have ever given you issues like pain, tightness, or fatigue, that is a sign that they likely are not strong enough for what you are wanting to use them for. But, once you start implementing the steps we teach you, all of that can change. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E324 - Where You Need To Be Strong To Prevent Injury
03/13/2024
E324 - Where You Need To Be Strong To Prevent Injury
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: Have you heard that getting stronger can help you prevent injuries? It’s true! Consistently strength training throughout your week is one of the best things you can do to help your body stay injury-free. Unfortunately, the way most strength training programs and exercises are set up does not actually help people do that. In fact, you may feel like your strength training has been the cause of your injuries in the past instead of the thing that has prevented them… On this week’s episode of , we are unveiling the big thing that is being left out of most strength training routines that actually leaves people more vulnerable to injury. We walk you through the steps to take with your workouts to make sure they are being designed to help you prevent injury and discuss how to implement each step within your strength training. If you are trying to build your strength to prevent injuries throughout your life, listen up! This week’s episode will have the info you need to do just that. Check it out for all the details! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E323 - An Easy Way To Take Pressure Off Your Discs
03/06/2024
E323 - An Easy Way To Take Pressure Off Your Discs
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: Have you ever had a disc issue? Issues with discs in the spine are extremely common. In fact, it has been reported that 80% of people over the age of 30 have a structural issue with at least one disc. While discs often get blamed for different symptoms people feel, there is a lot of data to suggest that the structure of the disc is not the entire story when it comes to pain, lack of mobility, or many of the other symptoms associated with disc issues. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can start to do today to help take pressure off your discs and make sure they stay supported whether there is currently a structural issue or not. On this week’s episode of , we are diving into what these things are and how to go about implementing them throughout your week. If you have ever had a disc issue or know of someone who is currently dealing with one, listen up! You are not going to want to miss this action plan that can have your discs better supported than they have ever been. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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Your Injuries Are Not From "Just Getting Old"
02/28/2024
Your Injuries Are Not From "Just Getting Old"
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: Is your body getting achier with each passing year? One of the most common stories people tell themselves is their aches and pains are because they’re “just getting old”. Maybe your back started tightening up in your 40s, or your knees started aching in your 50s, or your shoulders were constantly sore in your 60s… While the “just getting old” story is common, it is not the truth, because even though your body gets older every year, it does not have to feel or function older. On this week’s episode of , we are diving into what the real issue is if you feel like your body is “just getting old” and what you can do about it If you have ever felt tempted to blame your age for how your body feels, listen up! This week’s episode will help you change that story once and for all. Check it out for all the details! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Looking for live workouts that will help you implement everything you learned in this episode! Join us for the next One Workout Away Challenge! Click here to get registered: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”! Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E321 - What Your Corrective Exercises Aren't Correcting
02/21/2024
E321 - What Your Corrective Exercises Aren't Correcting
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Body Feeling Strong & Mobile: Are you doing corrective exercises to try to improve your mobility or help with some aches and pains you have? There is something that you aren’t being told about these exercises that may not only be causing them to be ineffective, but may actually be making your issues worse. On this week’s episode of , we are diving into what this is, why it happens, and exactly what you can do about it. If you have ever done an exercise to try to correct an issue but didn’t get the results you wanted, listen up! You may have been missing the one piece that makes all the difference when doing corrective exercises. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E320 - 3 Little-Known Ways Your Muscles Keep You Healthy
02/14/2024
E320 - 3 Little-Known Ways Your Muscles Keep You Healthy
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Feeling Loose & Strong: Muscles do more than keep you looking good and feeling strong. They are also key to your health and longevity! While most of the world thinks of aesthetics and athletic performance with muscles, there are some key functions your muscles play in making sure your body remains feeling great and operating at a high level for years to come. On this week’s episode of , we are diving into three of these key ways. We unveil the unique roles your muscles play in making sure you are able to live your best life and keep doing all the things you love to do for as long as you want to do them. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E319 - "Is Working Out Every Day When I'm In My 60s Too Much?"
02/07/2024
E319 - "Is Working Out Every Day When I'm In My 60s Too Much?"
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Stay Feeling Loose & Strong: Is exercising every day when you are in your 60s too much? Are the potential positive benefits of working out being squandered because your body is being worked too often? Should you aim to workout fewer days each week in order to maximize your strength, mobility, and health? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are exploring these questions and more to lay out exactly what you need to know when it comes to exercising every day. If you love moving your body and being physically active but have wondered if you should slow down because of your age, this discussion is for you! Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E318 - How To Efficiently Loosen Your Tight Hamstrings
01/31/2024
E318 - How To Efficiently Loosen Your Tight Hamstrings
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Help Your Muscles Stay Loose & Strong: Are your hamstrings tight? Tight hamstrings are one of the most common complaints we hear about from prospective clients, and while there are many options out there to help loosen the hamstrings, most ways of resolving the tightness only create short-term changes. So what can you do about this? Are you destined to have to constantly stretch and roll your hamstrings out for the rest of forever? Or is there a more effective way to address the hamstring tightness that can actually create changes that are long lasting? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are exploring. We are diving into a simple process you can follow to not only help your hamstrings feel looser, but make sure your body is stronger and functions better overall. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E317 - How Do Muscles Influence Joints?
01/24/2024
E317 - How Do Muscles Influence Joints?
Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Help Your Joints Stay Healthy & Strong: There is one part of your body that will help your joints stay healthy, strong, mobile, and injury-free, and it is not the joints themselves… Your muscles! While many people are under the belief that a joint symptom means there is a joint issue and needs to be a joint solution, our experience has shown us that this is not the case at all. In fact, over the last 13 years, we have seen 100% of people who have a joint issue also have corresponding muscle issue, and when the muscle issue improves, so does the joint issue. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing why this is and the exact steps to take to make sure your muscles are working as well as they can so your joints stay feeling and functioning great. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E316 - What To Do If Walking Is Bothering Your Hips & Back
01/17/2024
E316 - What To Do If Walking Is Bothering Your Hips & Back
Learn How Muscle Activation Techniques® Can Help You Feel Stronger Than Ever: Walking is one of the most convenient ways to stay physically active throughout the day, but what if it isn’t agreeing with your body? Even though there can be a ton of health benefits from walking regularly, if it is causing your feet, knees, hips, or back to flare up, it is not going to be sustainable. If this is happening to you, don’t worry. There are some simple things you can start to do that can make a HUGE difference in how your body feels and functions while you walk. On this week’s episode of , we are laying out what our top recommendations are if your hips and back are getting bothered with walking. Learn exactly what to do and how to do it to help get your body ready to walk without issue. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E315 - Is Being Mindful While You Workout The Key To Feeling Happier In 2024?
01/10/2024
E315 - Is Being Mindful While You Workout The Key To Feeling Happier In 2024?
One of the most consistent recommendations we give is to be mindful of what you are focusing on while you exercise. We have had a number of conversations about how this will positively impact your physical health, but what about your mental health? Is being mindful while you exercise a key component to building your mental health and wellbeing with your workouts? On this week’s episode of , that is exactly what we are discussing. If your mental health is a priority for you in 2024, you are not going to want to miss this conversation. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Would you like to have our guidance with staying mindful while you workout? Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E314 - Why Fitness Assessments Have You Focused On The Wrong Things
01/03/2024
E314 - Why Fitness Assessments Have You Focused On The Wrong Things
Fitness assessments are all the rage at the turn of the year. New Year’s Resolutions combined with a desire to document where you are starting from to track progress make many people susceptible to the hype of various assessments. Whether it is as simple as a sit to stand test to as advanced as a VO2 max assessment, people of all fitness levels are looking to figure out how well their body can perform. But, these fitness assessments may actually be doing more harm than good for your long-term health and consistency with exercise. On this week’s episode of , we explain why that is and what you need to focus on instead. If you have any inkling to participate in some type of fitness assessment now or any time throughout the year, this is an episode you need to listen to. While your motives may be pure, the act of doing the assessment can fundamentally shift how you view your workouts and the exercise choices you make going forward. Check out all the details in this week’s episode! Would you like to have our guidance with keeping your focus on the right things while you workout? Just head to to get started! Ready to take your workouts to the next level? Join us for the “Moving & Mobile” One Workout Away Challenge and get 2024 started right! Get registered before it kicks off on January 7th by going to . Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E313 - How To Workout If You Have A Rotator Cuff Issue
12/27/2023
E313 - How To Workout If You Have A Rotator Cuff Issue
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 , 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? and try out the “Full Motion, Full Strength, Full Function” and the “Resistance Training Building Blocks” programs today! Just head to to get started! Ready to take your workouts to the next level in 2024? Join us for the “Moving & Mobile” One Workout Away Challenge! Get registered before it kicks off on January 7th by going to . Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E312 - How Do You Use The 4 Exercise For Life Principles With Cardio?
12/20/2023
E312 - How Do You Use The 4 Exercise For Life Principles With Cardio?
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 , 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? and try out the Nothing But Cardio program today! Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E311 - The #1 Way To Get Stronger When Working On Flexibility
12/13/2023
E311 - The #1 Way To Get Stronger When Working On Flexibility
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 , 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: Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: – Spotify: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E310 - The #1 Way To Get More Flexible While You Strength Train
12/06/2023
E310 - The #1 Way To Get More Flexible While You Strength Train
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 , 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? and try out the Fit & Flexible program as well as the Full Motion, Full Strength, Full Function program today! Just head to to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E309 - Are You Active Or Are You Exercising?
11/29/2023
E309 - Are You Active Or Are You Exercising?
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: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want our guidance applying the four Exercise For Life Principles to your workouts? You will get access to our entire library of on-demand workouts and programs that can all be done from your home in under 25 minutes, including strength training workouts, cardio workouts, recovery workouts, mobility workouts, and more! Just head to to join today!
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E308 - 3 Ways We Stay Consistent With Our Workouts
11/22/2023
E308 - 3 Ways We Stay Consistent With Our Workouts
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 , 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: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want our guidance applying the four Exercise For Life Principles to your workouts? You will get access to our entire library of on-demand workouts and programs that can all be done from your home in under 25 minutes, including strength training workouts, cardio workouts, recovery workouts, mobility workouts, and more! Just head to to join today!
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E307 - Why Working Out "Smarter" Is Not Enough
11/15/2023
E307 - Why Working Out "Smarter" Is Not Enough
“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: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want our guidance applying the four Exercise For Life Principles to your workouts? You will get access to our entire library of on-demand workouts and programs that can all be done from your home in under 25 minutes, including strength training workouts, cardio workouts, recovery workouts, mobility workouts, and more! Just head to to join today!
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E306 - 3 Exercise Musts For Women With Osteoporosis
11/08/2023
E306 - 3 Exercise Musts For Women With Osteoporosis
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 , 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? to get a weekly easy-to-read email breaking down exactly what you need to do. You will also receive updates on Julie’s super-popular OsteoStrength For Her exercise classes, including class times and registration links. Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates:
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E305 - 3 Big Issues With A.I.-Powered Fitness
11/01/2023
E305 - 3 Big Issues With A.I.-Powered Fitness
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: Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want our guidance applying what you learned in this week’s episode? We will teach you exactly what you need to know to exercise consistently without feeling achy, sore, or injured, and we will guide you through every workout in real time. Get started today and get your first 14 days for free! Just head to to sign up.
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E304 - How To Have An Anti-Aging Lifestyle - Interview with Dr. Michael Turner
10/25/2023
E304 - How To Have An Anti-Aging Lifestyle - Interview with Dr. Michael Turner
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 You can also Did you find this episode helpful at all? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to to get started with your 14-day free trial today!
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E303 - 3 Ways High-Intensity Workouts Can Be Joint Friendly
10/18/2023
E303 - 3 Ways High-Intensity Workouts Can Be Joint Friendly
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 guidance helping you implement exactly what you learned today? Join us for the “Joint Health HIIT” One Workout Away Challenge! It kicks off on Sunday, October 22, so head to to get signed up now! Did you find this episode helpful at all? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here: Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more!
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E302 - How To Navigate Working Out When You Have Joint Pain
10/11/2023
E302 - How To Navigate Working Out When You Have Joint Pain
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 for you! We lay out the exact steps to follow to make sure you are able to continue to stay strong and healthy without flaring up the areas that are hurting. 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: Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more, including the Healthy Muscles, Healthy Joints program! Just head to to get started and get your first 14 days for free!
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E301 - One Simple Way To Own Your Body
10/04/2023
E301 - One Simple Way To Own Your Body
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: Follow us on Instagram for more tips and info here: – Exercise For Life Studios: – Julie Cates: – Charlie Cates: Want to get instant access to hundreds of workouts that build your health, strength, and function that you can do right from your living room using minimal equipment on any device? This exclusive program will have all of your home workout needs met with strength training workouts, cardio workouts, mobility workshops, and more! Just head to to get started and get your first 14 days for free!
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