Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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 , 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:  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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E372 - Should All Of Your Weights Be Equal?

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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&nbsp;, 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:  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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E373 - Why Your Forward Shoulders Aren't A Rhomboid Issue

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  Does your Achilles tendon ever feel tight or sore? Too often, the attempted remedies for Achilles issues focus only on the Achilles itself, leaving much to be desired in terms of pain and symptom relief. But, what if we told you that the symptoms in your Achilles aren’t actually indicative of an Achilles issue? Instead, almost every single Achilles issue is actually indicative of a muscle issue. On this week’s episode of , we are exploring why this is, where the muscle issues may be stemming from, and what you can do about them. If you have ever had an Achilles issue that took longer than you wanted to resolve, this conversation is for you! There are simple things you can implement immediately to start getting to the root of any muscle issues that are creating your Achilles symptoms. 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:  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&nbsp; 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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E374 - Why Your Achilles Issue Is Actually A Muscle Issue

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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 , 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:  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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E375 - The #1 Thing Missed When It Comes To Neck Weakness

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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:  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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!&nbsp; 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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E376 - 3 Unusual Signs You Need Muscle Activation Techniques®

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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:  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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E377 - Why Sleeping On Your Side Isn’t Your Issue

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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:  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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E378 - 3 Areas You Need To Strengthen If You Have SI Joint Pain

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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:&nbsp; 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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E379 - One Giant Reason Why You Aren't Getting Stronger

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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:  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&nbsp; 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:&nbsp; – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

E380 - 2 Key Concepts You Need To Understand When Strengthening Your Flat Feet

Get Started With Muscle Activation Techniques® To Keep Your Muscles Strong &amp; Functioning Well:  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:  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  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:  – Spotify: &nbsp; 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!  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: &nbsp; – Julie Cates: &nbsp; – Charlie Cates:

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