E226 - Why Damaging Your Muscles Is Damaging Your Health
Release Date: 04/27/2022
E241 - Is Soreness Necessary??
Exercise Is Health
Do you feel like you need to be sore after you exercise in order to prove to yourself that you did enough for your workout? While many people take the feeling of mild soreness as a good sign that they exercised hard enough, the truth is that any level of soreness can be an indicator that your workouts are actually breaking down your health. So how can you minimize the risk of feeling sore from your workouts and how should you be aiming for your body to feel after your workouts? These questions are exactly what are diving into in this week's episode of . Give it a listen to catch all of the...
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E240 - When Convenient Isn't Cutting It...
Exercise Is Health
Is your top priority when exercising to make sure it is convenient to do? While convenience can help you exercise consistently, at some point you may find that your convenient workouts are not doing enough to get you the results you want... When this happens, what should you do?? On this week's episode of , this is exactly what will be discussing. Even though convenient workout options can be great, if you are getting the results you want, it is time to switch things up. So how should you go about doing this in a way that doesn't completely negate the convenience of yoru current workouts?...
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E239 - What To Do When Stretching Isn't Making You More Flexible
Exercise Is Health
Stretching is often the go-to activity for increasing flexibility and helping your muscles and joints feel and move better… But what do you do when it’s no longer working for you?? Do you stretch more hoping that eventually your problems will be taken care of? Do you try different ways of stretching or massage or foam rolling thinking that will make a difference? Do you decide that “this is just the way it is going to be now…” and do your best to “live with it”? If none of the above options seem appealing to you… Or if you’ve tried those options only to find yourself...
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E238 - The Hidden Benefits Of Belly Dancing - Interview With Jennifer Sobel
Exercise Is Health
Is belly dancing just an exoctic, sensual form of dance saved for the movies or are there legitimate health benefits that can be gleaned from doing it? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with belly dance expert Jennifer Sobel to discuss all things belly dancing and how there is more than meets the eye with this unique form of movement. Check it out to learn why belly dancing may be the missing part of your exercise routine and how to add it in safely, effectively, and from the privacy and convenience of your own home! Want to connect with...
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E237 - Is A Weak Back Keeping You From Exercising?
Exercise Is Health
Is a weak back keeping you from exercising? Does your core feel like it is one wrong move away from getting injured? Does your low back tighten up whenever you try to exert yourself? What can be done about this?? Back issues are one of the most common complaints that people face, and weak back muscles can be a huge contributor. But what can you do for your workouts if you feel like you are always on the verge of injurying yourself? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie explore this topic to give you a practical plan for getting your workouts in even if...
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E236 - The Problem With Competing With Yourself
Exercise Is Health
Do you compete with yourself when you workout? The mainstream fitness industry is putting out more and more exercise options focused on "you verses you", meaning you are focused on trying to "best yourself" from a previous workout. But what issues are being created with this? Is this approach to exercise safe and beneficial for your health? Or is it actually setting you up for a number of potential complications both in the short term and long term? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie dive into this world of competing with yourself when you workout and...
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E235 - Does Lifting Heavy Weights Damage Your Joints?
Exercise Is Health
Will lifting heavy weights damage your joints? What if your joints are already compromised? Will it make things worse? These are questions and concerns that a number of people have when it comes to exercising and lifting weights, but they don't have to stop you from getting the benefits of strength training. On this week's episode of , explore these questions and dive into why lifting weights can be one of the best things for your health even if you are concerned about your joints. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know...
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E234 - Injuries Holding You Back From Exercising?
Exercise Is Health
Are injuries keeping you from exercising consistently? One of the biggest reasons we hear as to why people have stopped exercising is because they suffered an injury during a workout or doing something else. While you always need to be mindful of your body's healing process, having an injury is not necessarily a fast-pass to not exercising. In fact, oftentimes you can still exercise consistently as long as you keep in mind a few specific things. This is exactly what are diving into during this week's episode of . Check it out for all of the details! Want a step by step plan of exactly what...
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E233 - The Importance Of Taking Your MEDS - Interview With Dr. Jody Stanislaw
Exercise Is Health
Taking your MEDS is one of the most important things you can do for your health and wellbeing. While the idea of taking medication may not be appealing to you, taking your MEDS is an abosolute necessity to live a long, healthy life. But what does it mean to take your MEDS? And why does it not have anything to do with pharmaceuticals? On this week's episode of , sit down with Dr. Jody Stanislaw to discuss this idea of taking your MEDS, what it means, and why it is so important to your overall health and wellbeing. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with Dr....
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E232 - What To Do When You Are Bored With Your Workouts
Exercise Is Health
Do you ever get bored with your workouts? What do you do when this happens? A lot of times the remedies for boredom with exercise tend to be to either: 1. increase the intensity or 2. increase the entertainment factor. But could these solutions be setting you up for injury? On this week's episode of , discuss this idea of boredom with exercise, what the problems are with the traditional solutions, and what you should focus on doing instead when your workouts no longer excite you. You can catch all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know...
info_outlineHave you ever heard the idea that in order to build muscle or get results from exercise, your workouts first need to damage your muscles so then they can regrow bigger and stronger?
It is one of the most prevalent soundbites in the mainstream fitness industry, but it is NOT TRUE.
In fact, damaging your muscles with your workouts damages your health in a number of ways.
On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss why the idea of damaging muscles in order to get results is not only incorrect, it's downright dangerous to your health! You will also get practical tips on how you should be approaching your workouts to help ensure you don't damage your muscles.
Check out the details in this week's episode!
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