E277 - How To Strength Train If You Don't Want To Build Muscle
Release Date: 04/19/2023
E299 - The A.I.M. Principle For Muscle Growth - Interview with Nick Horvath
Exercise Is Health
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...
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E298 - One Aspect Of Your Fitness You Are Not Considering
Exercise Is Health
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, are diving into what this aspect of your fitness is. They discuss why you...
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E297 - High Impact Exercise Is Not The Enemy
Exercise Is Health
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...
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E296 - 3 Benefits You Are Missing Out On If You Are Moving Too Fast When You Strength Train
Exercise Is Health
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...
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E295 - Is 20 Minutes Long Enough To Get A Good Workout?
Exercise Is Health
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...
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E294 - What Is Metabolic Health & Why Is It So Important? - Interview with Dr. Elie Jarrouge
Exercise Is Health
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 , 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,...
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E293 - You're Not Too Old To Get Stronger, But...
Exercise Is Health
Does it feel like your body is too old to get stronger, more fit, or more mobile? A lot of times, as people get older, they start to develop the belief that because they are "past their prime", they have lost their window of opportunity to build the strength and health they want. But, this could not be further from the truth! In fact, you can see improvements in your strength at ANY age; BUT, there are some things that you ARE too old for if you are in your 30s or beyond. Unfortunately, many of the things that you are too old for are the things that are holding you back from getting the...
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E292 - What To Do For Your Workouts When Your Hamstrings Are Always Tight
Exercise Is Health
Are your hamstrings always tight? Tight hamstrings are one of the most common physical complaints in our modern society, and while it may seem like your hamstrings are destined to be tight because of your daily requirements, there are some extremely impactful things you can do for them, especially if you are wanting to exercise. On this week's of , are diving into what these exercise-specific tactics are and how you should go about implementing them. You will leave this episode with a clear understanding of what you need to do not only to get your workouts in consistently if you have tight...
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E291 - A Simple Plan To Get S.T.R.O.N.G.
Exercise Is Health
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. These principles will help you get strong no matter what you have going on. On this week's episode of , break down what these principles are and how to implement them following the acronym S.T.R.O.N.G.. If...
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E290 - What To Do When Walking Isn't Working For Your Body
Exercise Is Health
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 just skip out on walking altogether? Or are there specific things you can do to build the function of your body to be able to start walking again? On this week's episode of ,...
info_outlineDo you want to get stronger but are concerned about building too much muscle?
This is a common reason why many people avoid doing strength training, even though there are so many benefits that can be gleaned from lifting weights.
And, when people do go and strength train, they often end up sacrificing the parts of the exercise that will give them the best results out of fear of building too much muscle.
So, if you don't want to build muscle but want the benefits of strength training, what should you do??
That is exactly what Julie and Charlie are discussing on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast.
There are three principles you need to understand to effectively get the benefits of strength training without the risk of building too much muscle or injuring yourself, and this week's episode breaks down what they are and how to implement them.
Check out all of the details in this week's episode!
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