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Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com What's the difference between people who continue to feel strong and move well after their mid 30s and those who do not? While everybody has hit their natural physical peak by this stage in life, there are some people who continue to progress while others start their physical decline. For nearly a decade and a half we have seen a common trait among those who continue to thrive after the age of 35 that has become so obvious to us, but is hidden from most people. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are sharing what this common trait is and how you can adopt it into your own life to make sure you continue to thrive no matter your age. If you feel like your body is on the wrong side of the aging and abilities continuum and want to get back to feeling strong and energized, this conversation has exactly what you need to hear. We break down what this common trait is, what it means for you, and how you can easily integrate it into your weekly routine. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Today's guest is a musical architect whose fingerprints are on some of the most emotionally resonant and sonically rich records of the last decade. He's not the loudest in the room—but when he's in the studio, every note, every tone, every beat matters. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer with an unmatched intuition, he brings out the soul in every song, guiding artists to their most authentic performances. From Grammy-winning collaborations with Kacey Musgraves to shaping records across indie, country, rock, and beyond, he's the quiet force behind the soundtracks to our lives. All the way from Nashville, Tennessee, this master of nuance proves that subtlety can be a superpower. And the writer is… Ian Fitchuk!0:00 – Intro: Sobriety, Fear & Creativity 0:55 – NMPA Sponsor Message 2:00 – Episode Begins: Ross Welcomes Ian 2:25 – Ian Fisher Intro (By Ross) 3:25 – Growing Up in the Chicago Suburbs 6:15 – Musical Upbringing: Classical Roots & Church Influence 9:05 – Early Influences: CDs, Cassettes & Graceland 12:05 – Bear Killer, Drums & Songwriting Beginnings 17:30 – From Church Bands to Writing Real Songs 20:50 – Leaving Home & Moving to Nashville 27:30 – First Touring Gig & Life Lessons 30:50 – Discovering Production via the Christian Music Scene 35:50 – A Decade of Struggle Before the Breakthrough 40:50 – Why Ian Never Quit (Even With Kids) 45:00 – Golden Hour Era: Writing With Kacey 50:50 – Making Golden Hour Using Logic Stock Sounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com How can you make sure that your body is always ready to go? That at a moment's notice, you can be ready to go for a run, play basketball, or pickup a child without worrying about injuring yourself or feeling like you need to take 30 minutes to warm up? Almost everybody experiences this level of physical freedom in their teens, but by the mid to late 30s, this feeling is often lost. Is there anything you can do to get it back? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out two things that absolutely must be done to get your body to the point where you feel like you are always capable of doing whatever activities life brings your way. We give you the three steps to follow to accomplish these two things, and put in a plan of action to help you do just that. If you have ever wanted to have that feeling back of being ready and able to play, perform, and live life at a moment's notice, this discussion has exactly what you need to do. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com There is something that we have seen to hold true for every single client we have ever worked with throughout our entire career. Unfortunately, many people–including many trainer professionals–are under the false belief that this universal truth does not exist. However, when you know exactly what you need to focus on, this truth becomes as obvious as ever. What is this universal truth about the human body and what do you need to do to unveil it? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are discussing. Not only do we tell you point blank what this universal truth is, we give you the steps to follow to make sure it happens for you. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com What do you do when your body gets tweaked? Maybe you felt a twinge in your back while working in the yard. Or perhaps you felt your hamstring tighten up while going for a jog. Or maybe your neck was particularly stiff when you woke up this morning. When these types of aches and pains show themselves, what is your strategy to help them get resolved? Over the years, we have seen there are two key things that can help significantly speed up the recovery time of these tweaks, and on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are sharing them with you. Not only do we unveil the steps we have seen to be most effective at resolving tweaks, we also dive into exactly how to go about implementing these steps in your life. If you are looking for a way to get your body back to 100% faster, this discussion has exactly that. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Do you struggle to feel mobile despite doing the traditional stretches, exercises, and drills? If you want to increase your mobility, you need to understand the two basic things that influence your mobility. Once you do, you will be able to control these variables and do exactly what you need to in order to move more fluidly with less pain and tightness. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what the two things are that dictate your mobility and give you one specific thing you can do to quickly increase your mobility all on your own. If you feel like it is getting more and more difficult to move your body in the ways you want to, listen up! Your mobility can quickly and easily increase, and this conversation shares exactly how to do it. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com How do you know if your body needs Muscle Activation Techniques®? You may hear us talk about Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) all the time, but how do you know if MAT would work well for you? There are some strong signs that your body would do great with MAT, and on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing three of the most common ones. If you find yourself thinking, “I have these issues, and nothing I have done has helped them…” Muscle Activation Techniques® may be your solution! What are these common signs that your body is in need of muscle-focused work? Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Are you trying to strengthen your core but feel like you're not making as much progress as you'd like? There are two things that absolutely must be done if you are trying to build your core strength up and most people are missing at least one of them within their training. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are identifying what these two things are and how you can easily implement them into your workout routine. You know that having a strong core is a vital part of feeling well and staying active, but many people are not going about it in an effective and sustainable way. This conversation will shed light on exactly what you need to be doing to make sure you are able to build a strong core once and for all. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Looking for custom workout programming that gets designed to your exact specifications to build your strength and athleticism? Sign up for PRO Strength & Performance Programming: https://www.charliecates.com/programming Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Are you falling short of your health and performance goals? Is your strength not at the level you want? Is your mobility more limited than you'd like? Is your energy throughout the day lower than you'd prefer? There is one issue that over 98% of people have that may be holding you back from reaching the levels of strength, health, and athletic performance that you want. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are identifying what this one issue is and detailing out how you can easily overcome it. And, once you take the steps we discuss, not only will you see how easily you can level-up your strength, health, and performance, but you will also experience how quickly you can grow in all areas of your life. If you feel like there is something holding your body back from operating how you want it to, listen up! What we share in this conversation can take care of that for you once and for all. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Welcome to The Chicagoland Guide! I'm your host, Aaron Masliansky.This podcast is for anyone who wants to explore what makes Chicagoland one of the most vibrant, diverse, and fascinating regions in the country.In this kickoff episode, I share what to expect in Season 2—from local business spotlights to neighborhood tours, cultural insights, interviews with community leaders, and real estate updates.This show is an evolution of Inside the Skev, and I'm excited to expand the conversation to include more of what makes our region a great place to live, work, and explore.

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com There is one question that every client who is new to Muscle Activation Techniques® has, and that is, “How quickly will I get results?” If you have ever wondered this yourself, you are in luck! On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are answering this question directly. We tell you exactly what you can expect for results, how quickly you can expect to get them, and what the timeline is like to get all the results you are looking for. If you have been hesitant to try Muscle Activation Techniques® because you weren't sure how long it would take, this conversation is for you! We explore all of that and more in this discussion. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Do you have flat feet that struggle to get stronger? Flat feet are often blamed for many of the aches and pains people experience, and when they are weak, the issues can be amplified. But, doing general exercises is not the answer for getting flat feet stronger. In fact, there are two key concepts you need to understand about strengthening flat feet to make sure you can build strength in them in a sustainable and safe way. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what these key concepts are and how you should go about implementing them. If you have flat feet, listen up! The concepts we share in this discussion are a game-changer for how your feet feel and function. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Send us a textNick KB, is a versatile singer-songwriter hailing from the Chicago Suburbs. He plays a wide variety of music to keep listeners engaged through-out his shows. With a repertoire as diverse as his influences, Nick has lent his talents to esteemed groups like Cadillac Groove, The Two Beer Tommy Band, Katie Hibben Band, and more. On the stage is where Nick comes alive, captivating audiences with passionate performances. We were able to slow him down to find out where is this whole thing going.Support the showPodcast edited by Paul Martin.Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush.www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Are you struggling to get stronger despite consistently working out? Do you do strength training multiple times a week but haven't been able to progress to using heavier weights? Do you feel like your strength has plateaued and you aren't able to break through? There is one huge reason why many people experience this, and on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what this reason is and what you can do about it. If you have ever been unable to increase your strength despite trying to do all the right things, listen up! There is one giant piece of the puzzle you are likely missing when it comes to building strength, and in this discussion you will learn how to overcome that. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Do you have SI joint pain? This common ailment often makes it difficult to sit, walk, and sleep comfortably, especially when the issue is more intense. However, by getting your body stronger, you can do a lot to help support your SI joints and make sure they aren't taking on more stress than they need to. But, what areas of your body should you focus on strengthening? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are revealing the three areas of the body that we have seen have the biggest impact on SI joint issues over the last 14 years. If SI joint pain is something you have dealt with in the past or are currently experiencing, listen up! What we share in this discussion can help you build strength in all the right areas of your body to make sure your SI joints are supported properly. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Are you a side sleeper? Too often, the aches and pains people feel in their shoulders, neck, elbows, and back are blamed on them sleeping on their side. But the truth of the matter is, sleeping on your side is not your issue. There is a completely different issue happening and–good news–there is something you can easily do about it. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing why side sleeping actually isn't a problem, what the real problem is, and the simple things you can do to resolve this problem once and for all. If your side sleeping preference is seeming to create issues with your neck, shoulders, elbows, or back, listen up! You don't need to change your side sleeping, but you do need to change something else, and that's exactly what we teach you to do in this conversation. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com How do you know if your body needs Muscle Activation Techniques®? While there are common signs that your muscles are not functioning well–such as certain muscles always feeling tight, flexibility being limited, joints aching, and muscles feeling weak–there are some more uncommon signs that also indicate your body needs MAT. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are highlighting three of the more unusual telltale signs that your muscles are in need of getting tuned up. While these telltale signs don't jump out as obvious muscle issues, the truth is that each of them is highly influenced by the strength and function of your muscles. And, the better your muscles are functioning, the less likely you are to experience these three telltale signs. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Does your neck feel weak? Maybe it feels like you have difficulty holding your head in the posture you'd like. Or maybe your neck often feels fatigued throughout the day. Unfortunately, when it comes to trying to build a stronger neck, there are a number of concerns and misconceptions that hold people back from strengthening their neck in an effective and safe way. And there is one huge thing that is often overlooked that can help you to easily strengthen your neck. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing what this one thing is as well as how to overcome the common misconceptions about strengthening the neck. We lay out simple changes you can make to your workouts to build a stronger neck in an efficient manner, and we give you the “how to's” to make sure you are able to do so safely. If you have wanted to strengthen your neck but aren't sure how to do so without pain or risking injury, listen up! The information we share this week will give you exactly what you need to know. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com Do your shoulders round forward? It is often said that forward shoulders are a result of weakness in a specific muscle group called the rhomboids, but that's actually not true. While the rhomboids can help to pull your shoulders back, it is extremely unlikely that them being weak will cause your shoulders to round forward. So unlikely in fact, that we have never seen that to be the case in over 14 years of working with people who have forward shoulders. However, we have consistently seen a number of other issues be huge contributors to forward shoulders. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into what these other issues are and what you can do about them. If you have been trying to get your shoulders to pull back and your posture to improve by strengthening your rhomboids, listen up! There are a number of potential reasons why this approach may not be getting you the results you want. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: https://www.matschaumburg.com When you lift weights, should all of the weights you use for specific areas of the body be the same? Should you use the same amount of weight when you do leg extensions as when you do leg curls? Or rows and chest presses? Or squats and deadlifts? This is a question that we get a lot, and on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are addressing it directly. Not only do we answer the question how it is often intended, but we answer another potential variation of it that actually has bigger implications for your strength and function overall. If you have ever wondered if you should be using the same weights for different exercises, listen up! This discussion will clear it up for you once and for all. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Do your calves get tight when you walk or workout? There are many methods and remedies to try to stretch and loosen the calves, but all of them are missing one big variable that helps your calves relax. Unfortunately, this common misunderstanding about tight calves leads many people to constantly feel like their calves are tight every time they try to exert themselves. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are identifying what this misunderstanding is and what you can do to easily overcome it. We lay out a simple plan of action for you to follow to effectively relieve your calf tightness once and for all and give you the steps to start implementing the plan immediately. If your calves refuse to relax no matter how much you try to work on them, listen up! What we share in this discussion will be the missing piece of the puzzle for you. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Do your quads constantly feel tight despite your best efforts to get them to relax? Maybe you notice it after sitting for a while or after you have been standing more than normal. Or maybe they are always tight all times of day. While most approaches focus directly on trying to relax the tightness, there are multiple variables that may be contributing to the tightness. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing many of these variables and what you should be considering with each of them so you can finally have quads that feel relieved of tightness. If you have tried everything to get your quads to relax with minimal success, listen up! What we share in this discussion can finally unveil what you actually need to be focusing on. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Do you want to head into golf season swinging your best? You can spend hours at the range and take weeks of lessons this winter, but if you are missing this one thing, your swing (and golf game) are going to fall well short of their potential. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing what this one thing is, why it is critical to the improvement of your golf swing, and how you can start implementing it throughout your week. If you want to make sure your golf swing is at its best heading into spring and summer, listen up! What we share in this discussion can completely change the game for you. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Forearm pain can be one of the most nagging, long-lasting issues you experience. While many remedies focus strictly on the forearms themselves, there are often things that are completely overlooked with these types of approaches. However, taking an approach that doesn't solely focus on the forearms can actually create faster and longer-lasting relief. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are exploring three considerations that we have found to be helpful when working through forearm pain. If you are tired of the traditional approaches to addressing forearm pain, or if you'd like to learn what they may be missing, this conversation is for you. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services What if there was something simple you could add to your workouts that would not only help you get better results, but help you stay more consistent with your workouts, too? And what if this thing didn't require any additional time or energy on your part? You could keep doing exactly what you are doing with your workouts, but just make a slight tweak to them. Believe it or not, there is something that does all of this! On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are unveiling what this one simple thing is, how you can easily add it into your workouts, and why it is so important to do so. If you have ever had difficulty sticking to your workouts or feeling like your body is ready to workout, listen up! This one thing can make all the difference for you and your workouts once you start to do it consistently. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Being consistent with your workouts is a key component of the results you will get from your workouts both in the short term and over the long term. But, one of the most difficult parts of working out is staying consistent with your workouts. Sure, you can go to the gym once, but how do you make sure you are able to keep going back on a regular basis for years to come? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we explore this idea of consistency and lay out the framework we have seen be the most effective way to make sure you get your workouts in. Everybody who works out consistently has one specific thing in common, and in this episode we unveil what that thing is and how you can apply it to your own life. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Have you not been satisfied with the results you've gotten from your workouts and are looking for the next new thing to help you out? While it can be tempting to jump from one program to the next, doing this consistently is almost a guaranteed way to not get the results you want. So, if jumping on the hot new trend isn't how you get results, what is? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we discuss what it actually takes to get results from your workouts and how to structure your workouts to set you up for success both now and long term. If you have been frustrated with the lack of results you have gotten from your workouts in the past, this episode is for you! This conversation will reveal what the issues have been and you can avoid them going forward. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services We have a Public Service Announcement for you that you need to hear if you have been battling any aches and pains… Stop Doing What Is Hurting You. While this may seem like obvious advice, it is often what people need to hear in order to actually help their bodies feel and function better. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into this idea and explaining how you can actually keep doing the things you enjoy most, even if they are hurting you right now. If you have ever felt frustrated that your body just isn't holding up to doing the things you like to do as well as it used to, this discussion is for you! We lay out a simple plan to follow to get back to doing those activities without issues ASAP. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services One of the most important areas of your body to keep strong as you age is your hands. Your hands are something you use for almost every task throughout your day, so maintaining their strength and function as the years go by is key to being able to keep doing your daily tasks independently. However, there are very few things that challenge most peoples' hands during their average day, which means that their hands are getting weaker with every passing year. So, how can you make sure to keep your hands strong and possibly build back their strength if anything has been lost? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out a plan to help you do just that. If your hands have been feeling like they are getting weaker but you aren't sure how to change that, listen up! The plan we lay out can guide you through exactly what you need to do. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Your body has an injury prevention insurance policy that is built into it, but did you know you can change how robust this policy is? If you are active and using your body in your day to day life, eventually life is going to happen and something is going to get tweaked or strained. Keeping this metaphorical insurance policy strong and up to date is of the utmost importance to minimize the negative effects of the minor injuries that happen every once in a while, but how do you do that? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are discussing all things about this metaphorical insurance policy–what it is, why it is important, and what you can do to build it up. If you have ever skipped out on doing the things you want in life out of fear of injury or lacking confidence that your body will fare well, listen up! We give you the top things you can do to keep your body resilient to injuries and issues. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Do your tight IT bands keep you from working out on a regular basis? Tight IT bands are one of the most common complaints among people who try to exercise consistently, especially when doing running and other forms of endurance exercise. They can also be one of the most debilitating, as well, stopping many otherwise active people from working out for months on end. So if your IT bands are tight, are you just doomed to having to rest and become deconditioned until they feel better? Or are there ways you can workout without making your IT band tightness worse? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out specific principles for you to follow with your workouts if you have tight IT bands. Not only will these principles help keep you active despite the IT band tightness, they can also help you get to the root of what is causing this issue. If you feel like tight IT bands are keeping you from exercising how you want, listen up! What we share in this discussion can finally change that for you. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

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Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet in the Chicago Suburbs to record this week's episode of Hot and Bothered, about Pretty in Pink – our last movie in our cross-class romance series. This week we explore the delightful aesthetics of the film, the ‘queerness' of Duckie, and desirability politics. We finish the episode with an interview Holly Chard on the politics and influence of John Hughes. Next week, we look at the final scene of Pretty in Pink. ---If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close scene analysis with Vanessa and Hannah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Do you know the difference between rest and active recovery? While rest is often what is thought to be needed to help your body recover and feel better, that may not always be the case. In fact, there are many situations where active recovery is more effective than rest at getting your body back to feeling 100%. But what exactly is active recovery, how is it different from rest, and when should you aim to use one versus the other? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, this is exactly what we are diving into. Not only do we lay out what you need to know about both rest and active recovery, but we give you guidelines to follow to know which you should be doing. If you have ever wondered if you should focus more on taking days completely off versus getting some light activity in to help you recover from your workouts, listen up! This discussion has all the information you need. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

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Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Does your low back feel like it's not moving well? Too often, the strategies that are promoted to help your low back feel less restricted are over-complicated and ultimately ineffective. So what can you do to help get your low back moving well on a consistent basis without getting bogged down in the complexities of many popular methodologies? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, that is exactly what we are laying out for you. We give you simple steps to follow to help your low back get moving and stay moving well without needing to follow an overwhelming process. If you have been in search of a way to help your low back feel more mobile, this discussion has your answers! Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Barefoot shoes ebb and flow in popularity with the general public, and even though we are personally fans of them for ourselves, it does not mean that they are right for every person. So what things do you need to consider when deciding whether or not barefoot shoes are for  you? On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are diving into the pros and cons of barefoot shoes and what you can do to make sure your feet and body are ready to wear them. If you have ever wondered if you should wear barefoot shoes, this episode is for you! We lay out the top things you need to know and weigh in on how to go about making that decision. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates  

Alan welcomes back Dr. Mike Melkers for a wide ranging conversation. Mike and Al go WAY back (DentalTown in the "oughts" anyone?) and we catch up a little bit. Al was affected by a video Mike recorded earlier this year contrasting "comprehensive" care vs. "appropriate" care.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Michael Melkers (@drmichaelmelkers) What is comprehensive care? What is appropriate care? Mike is the guy to help us understand appropriate care for the dentist and the patient. Meet the patient where they are, for what their goals are The shame of not doing all FMR's Do patients have "goals?" Values vs. ethics Think about the "why?"  Considerations not consequences "What are your expectations for your teeth at x" (insert an age) "Are you aware that you're missing a tooth here..." Purpose, Process and Presentation Some links from the show: Mike's Instagram "Dig-A-Palooza" in the Chicago Suburbs, October 25-26th featuring Mike Melkers, Artie Volker and Linc Harris!  Vedder Society meeting invitation (September 20-22, 2024) (use discount code AM1) "Crafting Connections: The Art of Effective Communication" (September 28, Alsip, IL) RIPE Global DentalHacks episode 24: Dr. Mike Melkers can quit learning any time he wants DentalHacks episode 25: Dr. Mike Melkers on patient communication and continuing education speed dating Dr. Mike Melkers on How We Get Better (DHP105) Spouses, Tractors and Disc Golf with Dr. Mike Melkers (DHP106) Mike is speaking at the Greater New York meeting AND the Chicago Midwinter meeting with Dr. Gary DeWood! Mike's course with Dr. Lane Ochi at Pankey Mike's social media research in AGD journal Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Have you ever been told you have an issue with your shoulder blade? While the shoulder blades get a lot of blame for different symptoms and postural issues, the truth is it may not be your shoulder blades' fault. In fact, this area of the body is one of the most complex to consider, and on this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are breaking down why that is and what you need to know about it. If you have ever had the feeling that something is going on with your shoulder blade, listen up! What we share in this discussion will help shed light on what may be going on and what you can do about it. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Does your Achilles tendon ever bother you?  From high-level athletes in their 20s to sedentary people in their 80s and everywhere in between, Achilles issues are extremely common. While the primary issue would appear to be the Achilles itself, there are a lot of other factors that are often overlooked with traditional therapies and strength training programs. Unfortunately, by neglecting these other factors, people are setting themselves up to cycle through an on again, off again relationship with their Achilles issues.  On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are laying out the three biggest factors to consider when trying to troubleshoot Achilles issues that go beyond the feet and ankles.  If you have ever struggled with an Achilles that just would not feel well and stay well no matter what you tried, listen up. The missing pieces we share in this discussion can take you over that hurdle and onto doing all the things you love while feeling great.  Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout? Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Do you have difficulty feeling your muscles squeeze when you workout? If you have listened to our podcast at all, you likely have heard us talk about our four Exercise For Life Principles, the last of which is to focus on squeezing your muscles when you exercise. But what if you aren't able to do this? What if, when you try to focus on the squeeze, you aren't feeling any specific sensation in the muscles you are working? How can you troubleshoot this?  On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are identifying why this may be happening and lay out a plan you can follow to start to sense the squeeze. If you have ever worked out and felt just a general sensation of fatigue instead of very specific sensations of your muscles squeezing despite your best efforts, listen up! What we share in this discussion can change that for you once and for all.  Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?  Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:  – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling like your body has gotten noticeably older? Maybe you have some aches and pains that weren't always there. Or maybe your strength and fitness feel like they are on the decline. Or perhaps tasks that once felt simple now feel taxing. While most people want to chalk this up to old age and put in the bucket of “there's nothing I can do about it”, there's actually an underlying reason why your body is feeling this way that isn't related to your biological age. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are identifying what this underlying reason is and laying out what you can do about it. If you feel like your body is feeling older with each passing day no matter what you do, listen up! What we share in this discussion can completely change that for you. Check out all the details in this week's episode! Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?  Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started!  Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms:  – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong & Functioning Well: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Have you ever heard us talk about Muscle Activation Techniques®, or MAT®, but aren't quite sure what it is?  Recently, Charlie had the opportunity to talk with Nat Niddam on the Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast to discuss this exact question. This conversation covers a variety of topics, including what makes MAT® so different, who MAT® is great for, and what you can expect from a MAT® session. On this week's episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are replaying the conversation Charlie had with Nat so you can learn the answers to all these questions and more! If you have ever been curious about what Muscle Activation Techniques® is or how it could help you, listen up. The episode you are about to hear is jam-packed with this kind of information. Check out the details in this week's episode! You can listen to to full original interview on the Biohacking Superhuman Performance podcast here: https://www.natniddam.com/podcast/episode-229-mat-activating-muscles-for-pain-free-living-with-charlie-cates Ready to schedule your first Muscle Activation Techniques® session with us? Click here to get started: http://vagaro.com/muscleactivationschaumburg/services Would you like to have our guidance implementing the 4 Exercise For Life Principles while you workout?  Join the Exercise For Life Membership for free for 30 days! Just head to www.exerciseforlifestudios.com to get started! Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know by leaving us a rating and review on the following platforms: – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-is-health/id1330420565 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H1CneHjsPiPStrAeFTP25?si=X1IuXkp0T1KCv3gCtt3j5g  Want to grab a free copy of our best-selling book, “The Exercise For Life Method”? Click here to order yours while copies are still available! www.exerciseforlifemethod.com Just cover the cost of shipping and handling to have it delivered right to you. Follow us on Instagram for more exercise tips and content about MAT® here: – Muscle Activation Schaumburg: @muscleactivationschaumburg  – Julie Cates: @julcates  – Charlie Cates: @charliecates