E16 - Interview with Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian of the Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center
Release Date: 04/18/2018
E284 - How To Become More Functional Without Functional Training
Exercise Is Health
Do you want your workouts to help you function better in your day to day life? A lot of times, different training methods called "functional training" are said to be the thing that need to be done in order to get this effect. But functional training, as it is traditionally done, can actually leave your body less functional AND limited your ability to progress. So how should you workout to help your body function better throughout your day if functional training is not the way to go? On this week's episode of , that is exactly what are diving into. Not only will you learn why functional...
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E283 - The Most Effective & Simple Rituals To Reduce Stress - Interview with Dr. Tâmara Castelo
Exercise Is Health
Stress management and reduction are big topics these days, whether it is in the office, at home, or just for overall health and wellbeing. But most ways of reducing stress are additive to what is likely an already jam-packed schedule; in other words, many of the recommendations are along the lines of, "Add in meditation," "Start journaling," or "Do some deep breathing exercises." While these methods certainly can be effective, is there something you can do within your life that doesn't add more onto your plate but still allows you to reduce your stress? On this week's episode of , are sitting...
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E282 - How To Strength Train If You Have Lower Back Pain
Exercise Is Health
Low back pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints in the US today. Whether it stems from a sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, or something else, the end result of low back pain can often prevent people from exercising. Not only does this mean that you don't get the health benefits of exercise if you are skipping it because of low back pain, but going long periods of time without exercising may actually make low back pain worse. So how can you strengthen your low back if you have been cleared for exercise from your physician but are experiencing low back pain? Is there a way to...
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E281 - Where To Start With Exercise If You Are Super Tight & Restricted
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Does your body feel tight and restricted? Maybe your low back is constantly stiff or your shoulders don't move like they used to... Many times, these feelings can stop people from exercising consistently. But what if they were the exact reason WHY you should be exercising consistently?? On this week's episode of , are laying out their top recommendations for where to start exercising if you are constantly feeling tight and restricted. They also dive into the one big thing you need to focus on with each workout to make sure you aren't feeling worse after you exercise. Check out all of the...
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E280 - How To Make Cardio Less Stressful For Your Joints
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Do you avoid doing cardio because of how your joints feel? Perhaps running hurts your knees, biking bothers your hips and back, or swimming does not agree with your shoulders. Or maybe you just push through the pain because you want the benefits of doing cardio. While there are a ton of health benefits you can get from doing cardio, if the activities are hurting your joints, those benefits are likely going to be short-lived. So how can you change your cardio in order to still get all of the benefits but minimize the wear and tear on your joints?? On this week's episode of , that is exactly...
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E279 - Why HIIT Workouts Are Ruining Your Health
Exercise Is Health
Are HIIT workouts ruining your health?? This popular form of exercise can have huge positive health benefits, but it can also cause your health to go the exact opposite direction... And while most people are aware that HIIT workouts may be too intense for their body, there are some other issues with these workout that often go unnoticed until bigger problems arise. So what are these issues and how can you avoid them? On this week's episode of , that is exactly what are diving into. Not only will they help you identify the biggest potential issues for yourself, but you will also get a clear...
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E278 - Why Doing Random Workouts Is Stalling Your Progress
Exercise Is Health
Are your workouts not progressing? Have your strength and fitness plateaued despite consistently working out? Do you feel like you aren't making any progress even though you exercise multiple times a week? There is one giant reason why this may be happening, and it all has to do with the approach you are taking to your workouts. On this week's episode of , are diving into this problem, the big reason behind it, and what to do about it. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! If you would like our personal guidance in helping you implement everything we discussed during this...
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E277 - How To Strength Train If You Don't Want To Build Muscle
Exercise Is Health
Do 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 are discussing on this week's episode of . There are three...
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E276 - How Do You Know If You're Not Doing Enough Exercise?
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How do you know if you are not doing enough exercise? While many people will only start to consider that they aren't doing enough when they start to gain weight, there are some early warning signs that you can pay attention to to let you know that you are not exercising enough. On this week's episode of , discuss what these early warning signs are and what to do about it. And no, the answer is not always to just start doing MORE exercise... Because sometimes when you are already exercising a lot, you are still not exercising enough. Check out this week's episode for all of the details! Want...
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E275 - The #1 Thing To Improve Your Balance
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Do you want to improve your balance? Oftentimes, when trying to improve balance, using devices such as wobble boards and unstable surfaces are the default starting place... but these could actually be making your balance worse. So where should you start instead and how should you use your workouts to progress your balance? On this week's episode of , are answering this question directly. They lay out a simple plan that anybody can follow to start improving their balance today; and the great news is you don't have to add in a bunch of balance training into your workouts! Check out all of the...
info_outlineThis week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie are interviewing a Schaumburg power couple - Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian of the Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center in Schaumburg. Dr. Ray and Jean discuss the importance of relationships to overall health and wellbeing, as well as the most important things you need to be doing in order to maintain and grow your personal relationships. Check out all of this and more in this week's episode!