E16 - Interview with Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian of the Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center
Release Date: 04/18/2018
E301 - One Simple Way To Own Your Body
Exercise Is Health
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...
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E300 - The Changes That Happen Over 300 Weeks
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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 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...
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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!