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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E282 - How To Strength Train If You Have Lower Back Pain
05/24/2023
E282 - How To Strength Train If You Have Lower Back Pain
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 exercise that will minimize the risk for injury and issues to your low back while still providing the health and strength benefits you need? On this week's episode of , that is exactly what are exploring. If you are avoiding working out because of how your low back is feeling, listen up! Exercise is necessary not only for your overall health, but for the health of your low back. But HOW you exercise matters. This episode will break down what you need to know. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E281 - Where To Start With Exercise If You Are Super Tight & Restricted
05/17/2023
E281 - Where To Start With Exercise If You Are Super Tight & Restricted
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 details in this week's episode! 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!
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E280 - How To Make Cardio Less Stressful For Your Joints
05/10/2023
E280 - How To Make Cardio Less Stressful For Your Joints
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 what are discussing. They have three tips that you can start applying immediately to your workouts to minimize the risk of your cardio exercise stressing your joints while helping you get all of the positive benefits. If you are wanting to do cardio with fewer aches and pains, listen up! You will leave with a clear plan of action of what you can start doing today to change this for yourself once and for all. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E279 - Why HIIT Workouts Are Ruining Your Health
05/03/2023
E279 - Why HIIT Workouts Are Ruining Your 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 plan to help you avoid these downfalls while still enjoying your HIIT workouts. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E278 - Why Doing Random Workouts Is Stalling Your Progress
04/26/2023
E278 - Why Doing Random Workouts Is Stalling Your Progress
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 episode, the One Workout Away Challenge is where you need to be. This 28-day workout challenge will provide the guidance and accountability you need to stay consistent, break through your plateaus, and get on track to reach your health and fitness goals. The next One Workout Away Challenge begins on Sunday, April 30, and registration is open now until the 29th! Get signed up today by going to !
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E277 - How To Strength Train If You Don't Want To Build Muscle
04/19/2023
E277 - How To Strength Train If You Don't Want To Build Muscle
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 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! 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!
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E276 - How Do You Know If You're Not Doing Enough Exercise?
04/12/2023
E276 - How Do You Know If You're Not Doing Enough Exercise?
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 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!
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E275 - The #1 Thing To Improve Your Balance
04/05/2023
E275 - The #1 Thing To Improve Your Balance
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 details in this week's episode! 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!
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E274 - How Can You Access Your Prodigy Brain? - Interview with Tracy Pleschourt
03/29/2023
E274 - How Can You Access Your Prodigy Brain? - Interview with Tracy Pleschourt
Do you find yourself reacting to situations in ways that you're not proud of? Do you have a habit of sabotaging your efforts when you are trying to accomplish something you truly want to achieve? Many people find that their mind works against them at times, keeping them from taking the actions they know they need to take in order to get the results they want. Fortunately, there can be a straightforward way to change this, and it has to do with what Tracy Pleschourt calls your Prodigy Brain. On this week's episode of , sit down with Tracy to discuss what we can do to have better control of our mind. Tracy is a lifecoach specializing in helping her clients learn the critical skills necessary to manage their mind and overcome any obstacle they face. She lays out a simple framework you can start following today to tap into your Prodigy Brain and begin controlling your mind and your actions. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with Tracy? Be sure to check her out online at ! 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? Sign up for our Exercise For Life Membership Program! 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!
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E273 - Osteoporosis & Exercise - What You're Not Being Told
03/22/2023
E273 - Osteoporosis & Exercise - What You're Not Being Told
You have likely heard that exercise can be a useful activity to prevent and possibly reverse osteoporosis, but are you being told the entire story? While many doctors, media outlets, and publications will recommend doing "weight bearing" activities, what actually needs to be done with your workouts to have an effect on building and strengthening your bones? Are the common recommendations enough? Or could they actually be contributing to bone loss? On this week's episode of , take a deep dive into the scientific research of what needs to be done with your workouts in order to prevent bone loss. Even though popular opinions like to talk about activities such as walking to prevent bone loss, the research paints a shockingly different picture. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Ladies - interested in signing up for Julie's free program to start learning how to exercise safely for your body?
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E272 - One Key Strength Training Principle To Increase Your Flexibility
03/15/2023
E272 - One Key Strength Training Principle To Increase Your Flexibility
Can strength training improve your flexibility? Or do you have to rely on stretching and mobility work in order to move better? Too often strength training leaves people feeling stiff and achy, but does it have to be this way? Or can you change some things about HOW you are strength training to not only leave you feeling better after you finish, but increase your flexibility as a result without stretching or mobility work? On this week's episode of , explore this idea of increasing your flexibility with strength training and unveil one of the key principles that will help you to do just that. If you are sick of spending hours each week stretching, rolling, and doing mobility to try to get flexible after your strength training leaves you stiff and achy, listen up! This one principle can make a HUGE difference in how your body responds to your strength training both in terms of reducing soreness and increasing your flexibility. Check out the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E271 - Julie's Mystery Question For Charlie
03/08/2023
E271 - Julie's Mystery Question For Charlie
On this week's episode of , Julie has a mystery question for Charlie... What is it and how does it benefit you? Check out this week's episode to learn! Interested in getting access to Charlie's men's training program as soon as it drops?
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E270 - You (And Your Patients) Need To Exercise - Part 2
03/01/2023
E270 - You (And Your Patients) Need To Exercise - Part 2
What can you do to get your workout in consistently without overwhelming your schedule? While you know you need to exercise on a regular basis to maintain your health and strength, life can feel like it gets in the way of being able to do workout as often as you'd like... so what can you do about this?? On this week's episode of , are playing the second part of their presentation they did for the medical school at Midwestern University. During it, you will learn a three-step system you can use to consistently get your workout in without having to completely disrupt your schedule. If you ever feel like you want to get started with exercise but aren't sure how to build it into your life consistently, listen up! The system that is shared in this episode will give you a clear plan to act on. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Did you miss Part 1 of this presentation? 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!
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E269 - Why Your Laziness Is Keeping You Alive - Interview with Dave Asprey
02/22/2023
E269 - Why Your Laziness Is Keeping You Alive - Interview with Dave Asprey
How often do you negotiate with yourself on whether or not you are going to workout or eat healthy? A lot of times it can feel like our brain is trying to do everything in its power to sabotage our quest for building the body, health, and life we desire... but what if that wasn't actually the case? What if that feeling that you have, that voice that you hear that says, "Don't go workout now... it's safer here on the couch..." was actually a good thing? While our society often sees laziness as a glitch in our humanity that is designed to keep us from reaching our goals, Dave Asprey has another take on this experience we all have. In his new book, Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide To Getting The Body And Mind You Want, Dave lays out a plan to help you leverage these feelings of laziness to help you accomplish everything you want in life and more. On this week's episode of , sit down with Dave to discuss his new book and the elements of the plan he has constructed to help us all leverage laziness, as well as how we can start implementing this plan within our own lives today. If you have ever searched for a way to override feelings of laziness only to find your willpower drained and your body exhausted, this episode is for you. You will walk away with actionable steps on what you can start doing to make laziness work in your favor and finally get the results you have been working towards. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to get a copy of Dave's new book, Smarter Not Harder? or pick up your copy when it officially gets released on February 28! Want to follow more of Dave's work and keep up with what he is doing? Be sure to and ! 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!
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E268 - You (And Your Patients) Need To Exercise - Part 1
02/15/2023
E268 - You (And Your Patients) Need To Exercise - Part 1
You often hear that you need to exercise, but do actually know WHY it is so important?? The mainstream fitness industry has distorted the message about exercise and fitness to the point that most people have absolutely no idea why it is actually so important for them to be exercising. On this week's episode of , are releasing the audio from a private presentation they gave to a group of future physicians at a medical school in the western suburbs of Chicago. This presentation dives deep into the science of why exercise is important as well as what must be focused on with your workouts in order for them to build your health instead of break it down. Because of the length of the presentation, they broke it into two parts, with Part 2 being scheduled for release in a couple of weeks. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E267 - Where to Start When Lifting Weights Feels Intimidating
02/08/2023
E267 - Where to Start When Lifting Weights Feels Intimidating
Does lifting weights feel intimidating to you? Maybe you know you need to get stronger but you are not sure where to start because the whole idea of lifting weights just seems overwhelming... Or maybe you have tried lifting weights in the past only to find yourself sore and in pain so you are hesitant to try again... Or perhaps you have been told that lifting weights can be dangerous, especially by yourself, so you have decided to steer clear... If you have ever felt this way, on this week's episode of , are talking directly to YOU. You do NOT have to feel this way about lifting weights; in fact, you can feel empowered by this form of exercise when you start to do it consistently. In this episode, you will get a simple plan of action you can start implementing today to boost your confidence and consistency with lifting weights so you can live your life feeling strong. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to get signed up for Julie's "Perfectly Fit For Women 50+" program so you start implementing everything you learned during this episode?
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E266 - A More Effective Way To Boost Your Metabolism
02/01/2023
E266 - A More Effective Way To Boost Your Metabolism
There are a ton of health benenfits to having a well-functioning metabolism. From better weight management to increased energy to more efficient body temperature regualtion, there is definitely a list of pros to having your metabolism firing on all cylinders. Exercising regularly has been shown to be an effective strategy to increase metabolism. However, while many workout programs tout themselves as "metabolism-boosting", most ways of exercising that are focused on boosting metabolism leave you at greater risk for soreness, achiness, and injury. Is this just something that comes with the territory when trying to boost your metabolism? Or are there changes you can make to your workouts to help you boost your metabolism in a more efficient and safe manner? On this week's episode of , discuss the ins and outs of what an effective exercise strategy looks like to not only boost metabolism, but do so in a way that is safe with minimal chance of soreness and injury. If you are trying to get your metabolism revved up, this episode is for you! Check out the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E265 - 3 Reasons Why Your Metabolism Has Its Foot On The Break - Interview with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer
01/25/2023
E265 - 3 Reasons Why Your Metabolism Has Its Foot On The Break - Interview with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer
Are you struggling to keep weight off? Does your energy feel low throughout the day? Do you find yourself craving quick sources of energy like sugar or caffeine? These are all signs and symptoms that your metabolism may be slowing down... so what can you do about it?? On this week's episode of , sit down with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer to discuss some underlying reasons why your metabolism may be slowing down. While many experts will focus on the popular scapegoats - like your thyroid function - Dr. Hehmeyer has a unique perspective on what may be going on with your body and what you can do about it. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Interested in working with Dr. Hehmeyer? Be sure to schedule a complimentary consultation with her on her website here: . And remember - Exercise Is Health® listeners get 10% off when you mention that you heard our podcast :-) 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!
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E264 - Why Prioritizing Results Is Getting You Worse Results
01/18/2023
E264 - Why Prioritizing Results Is Getting You Worse Results
Are you focused on getting results with your workouts? Whether it is losing weight, increasing your strength, improving your mobility, or boosting your health overall, the results are often the thing that gets us started with exercise. However, prioritizing your results may actually be getting you worse results, especially if you are thinking about results in the ways the mainstream fitness industry promotes. So if prioritizing your results is actually sabotaging your efforts, what should you be prioritizing instead? On this week's episode of , that is exactly what are discussing. They break down a simple plan to keep your focus and priorities where they need to be when you workout to set you up for the best chance of success long-term. Capped off with clear, actionable steps of how you can put this information to use, this episode is a must-listen if you want more than just a flash-in-the-pan plan for your health and fitness. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E263 - Why Your Crunches Aren't Cutting It
01/11/2023
E263 - Why Your Crunches Aren't Cutting It
Are your core workouts leaving your body feeling worse? Maybe your back feels tight after doing core exercises. Or maybe there is a zinging that you feel down your leg after working your abs. Or maybe your core doesn't seem to be getting any stronger despite doing all of the exercises you know how to do. There are some very simple reasons why this could be happening, and on this week's episode of , are breaking down what they are and what you can do about it. The truth is that most core workouts leave your low back and spine vulnerable to injury because they miss the necessary steps to help your core muscles get stronger. However, with some very simple tweaks to what exercises you are doing and how you are doing them, you can completley change this for yourself. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E262 - How To Hack Your Fitness New Year's Resolutions If You Are 50+
01/04/2023
E262 - How To Hack Your Fitness New Year's Resolutions If You Are 50+
Do you find yourself caught in the same cycle year after year where you set health and fitness goals for yourself on January 1, but by mid-February they are only a distant memory? If so, there are three things you need to understand: 1. You are not alone; 2. It is not your fault; 3. You CAN change this cycle for yourself! This is one of the biggest pitfalls that so many fall into every year, but you need to know that the mainstream fitness industry is not setting you up to succeed long-term. They want to keep you entertained in the here and now, regardless of what that does to your health overall. So how can you break out of this cycle once and for all?? That is exactly what are discussing on this week's episode of . They lay out a straightforward plan for you to follow to not only get you results faster, but help make sure your results are sustainable because you will be able to keep coming back to your workouts to build your health and strength without feeling sore or injured. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E261 - The Science of Fasting & Longevity - Interview with Dr. Joseph Antoun
12/28/2022
E261 - The Science of Fasting & Longevity - Interview with Dr. Joseph Antoun
Fasting for health and longevity purposes is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. The science backing up fasting as a healthy practice appears to be very sound. But, what considerations do you need to take if you are going to try fasting? Is it as simple as just not eating for a while? Or are there some nuances you need to be aware of for your own safety and wellbeing? On this week's episode of , sit down with Dr. Joseph Antoun to discuss the idea of fasting, how it can promote longevity, and what you need to know about the former to help you attain the latter. If you have ever considered fasting - whether intermittent, extended fasting, or otherwise - listen up! This podcast contains information you are definitely going to want to hear before you start. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want to connect with Dr. Antoun? and be sure to ! 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!
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E260 - 5 Facts You Need To Know About Using Bands Before Your Next Workout
12/21/2022
E260 - 5 Facts You Need To Know About Using Bands Before Your Next Workout
What's the deal with workout bands?? Are they as effective at building your strength and muscle as using weights? And what should you know about using them to make sure you don't get hurt? On this week's episode of , are diving into all things bands to respond to the top questions and myths that surround this popular form of exercise. If you use bands for your workouts, listen up! There are some gold nuggets in this episode you are going to want to hear so you can apply them to your next workout. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E259 - What To Do When Your Strength Training Is Making You Less Flexible
12/14/2022
E259 - What To Do When Your Strength Training Is Making You Less Flexible
Is your strength training making you less flexible? Maybe you notice that your body feels stiff and achy after your workouts... Or perhaps it is the fear of losing flexibility that is keeping you from doing strength training... Whether you are actually becoming less flexible or you are simply concerned about becoming less flexible, your strength training does NOT have to decrease your flexibility. In fact, there are some straightforward principles you can follow during your workouts that will actually help your strength training increase your flexiblity! But, these principles are almost always overlooked by the mainstream fintess industry, which may be exactly why you are losing flexibility. On this week's episode of , dive into these principles to explain what they are and how you can start implementing them into each of your workouts. If you are sick of your workouts making you feel stiff and achy, listen up! You can learn what these principles are and start applying them to your workouts today. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E258 - 3 Key Principles To Apply To Your At Home Workouts To Increase Effectiveness
12/07/2022
E258 - 3 Key Principles To Apply To Your At Home Workouts To Increase Effectiveness
Are your home workouts actually progressing your health, strength, and function? Or are they simply something that gets you sweaty and you can check off your to-do list? While many home workouts will tout being challenging or really pushing you, how can you be sure that you are actually benefiting your health from doing them? On this week's episode of , discuss three key principles you can start applying to your home workouts to make sure they are heading you in the right direction. Regardless of how you choose to exercise at home, these principles can be used with your workouts to give you the best chance possible of Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E257 - How To Easily Apply Everything You Learn On This Podcast
11/30/2022
E257 - How To Easily Apply Everything You Learn On This Podcast
Have you ever wondered how you can apply everything we teach you each week on this podcast to your workouts? With 257 episodes out so far, there has been A LOT of information we have covered over the past five years. But is there a simple way to take the information we discuss every Wednesday and implement it directly into your workouts? On this week's episode of , are giving you exactly that -- the shortcut you have been looking for to efficiently and effectively take all of the strategies and tactics you have heard us talking about throughout the years and start using immediately in your workouts. If you are looking for the easiest way to implement this information without having to remember every single thing we have taught you over the last decade, this episode has your answer. Check it out for all of the details! 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!
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E256 - How To Easily Customize Your Workouts Without Knowing Anything About Exercise
11/23/2022
E256 - How To Easily Customize Your Workouts Without Knowing Anything About Exercise
Do you want to have a customized approach to your workouts but don't have any idea how to get it asides from paying a trainer? There's actually a simple system you can follow to get you 80% (or more) of the way there all on your own. And guess what... you don't even have to know anything about exercise to make this system work for you! On this week's episode of , break down what this system is, why you need to follow it, and how to go about implementing it into your workouts. Not knowing what to do to make exercise feel good for YOUR body no longer needs to be a concern with these straightforward steps. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! 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!
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E255 - Exercising For Your Last Decade
11/16/2022
E255 - Exercising For Your Last Decade
What will your last decade of life look like? Will you be healthy, active, and strong? Will you be able to pick up your great-grandkids and have the stamina to tell stories while you go for long walks? Will you be able to travel and see the world with your spouse, unaffected by physical adversities that may creep into your day? So often with exercise the mainstream fitness industry tells us to focus on the transformation over the next six weeks or six months... but what about 20, 30, or even 60 years from now? On this week's episode of the , discuss a plan of action that you can implement to make sure the last decade of your life looks and feels exactly the way you want it to. The reality is that we all have a last decade we will enter into at some point, but the day to day possibilities we encounter can be very different if we choose to exercise accordingly. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! How would you like eight workouts with Julie and Charlie for FREE?!? That's right... $0 for eight workouts!! Well, starting Monday, November 21, they will be doing LIVE WORKOUTS right from , and they'd love for you to join! Be sure to and block out your calendars for November 21, 23, 28, 29, 30; December 1 and 2 from at 11:05 AM ET; as well as 12:05 PM ET on November 22 for LIVE WORKOUTS that you are going to LOVE!!
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E254 - How To Progress Your Cardio After You've Been Derailed
11/09/2022
E254 - How To Progress Your Cardio After You've Been Derailed
Have you ever been thrown off of your workout routine only to find that exercising does not feel as easy as it did once you try to start back up?? Whether it is an injury, illness, or just life in general getting in the way, most of us have times when we don't exercise for a while. And, unfortunately, when we try to get back into it, we can find that our body is wanting us to slow WAYYYYY down. So how can you progress yourself back to the strength and fitness levels you had before? Should you dive back into where you left off with your workouts and expect your body to catch up? Should you throw in the towel and decide that it's too hard to get started again so you shouldn't even try? Or is there another way to get yourself back into the swing of things that not only will help you progress your strength and fitness while you are getting started, but will help you keep coming back to your workouts long after you are feeling like your fit self again? On this week's episode of t, explore this idea of progressing yourself and your workouts after you have taken some time off. They lay out a straightforward plan that you can start implementing today to get back into your workout routine in a way that is sustainable and feels good. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week!
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E253 - How To Be Successful With Exercise
11/02/2022
E253 - How To Be Successful With Exercise
Do you struggle to be successful with your workouts?? Have you tried to exercise in the past but did not reach the goals you had set for yourself? Is the feeling of not being successful keeping you from exercising consistently? If so, you are not alone, but this does not have to be your story any longer. In fact, on this week's episode of , lay out a simple plan of action that anybody can follow to start having consistent success with exercise. If you feel like the fitness industry is not set up for you to succeed, listen up! There are some things you can start doing NOW to change this for you once and for all. Check out all of the details in this week's episode! Want a step by step plan of exactly what you need to know to rebuild your aching body in as little as six weeks without changing your lifestyle? Sign up for Charlie’s new FREE training – Exercise For Life Secrets – happening this week!
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