Tag: athletic longevity

How to Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift

This post is a synopsis of Episode 224 of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast. It was entitled The Big Three Lifts. This discussion was a Mail Bag episode in response to a number of recent inquiries. Every Lifetime Athlete is familiar with these exercises as well as the squat, horizontal press, and hinge patterns they represent. Training these movements can help…

Ep218 – No Days Off!

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No Days Off! What’s it mean to you? In this episode I discuss the concept of no days off in training and describe the viewpoint we utilize at The Lifetime Athlete. I think you’ll find this philosophy to be both inspiring and entertaining. Thanks for joining me today! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and…

Ep213 – Advice for Shoulder Surgery Patients with Brady Wiseman

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Ep213 - Advice for Shoulder Surgery Patients with Brady Wiseman
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The journey of any Lifetime Athlete has many turns, ups, and downs. But we keep on keeping on. In today’s episode I have a conversation about injury, surgery, rehab, training, and the passion for life with Brady Wiseman. The title states that there is advice for shoulder surgery patients, and that’s indeed true, but this show is rich with wisdom…

Ep210 – The Real JZ

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Ep210 - The Real JZ
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Since I’m older than a very popular artist, you might think I’m the original JZ. Actually, those initials go back 4 generations in my family, so my great grandfather might be the original JZ. But this episode is about me, John Zombro. My good friend Ruth Kack, who has been a guest on the show several times, turns the tables…

How Strong is Strong Enough?

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How Strong is Strong Enough?
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That’s a great question and it actually has multiple answers. “It depends” is how many of those answers begin and that’s related to the context of daily function, body type, age, and sport/position. PK & I discuss the definition of strength, how it’s developed, and how we can maintain it through the lifespan. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you…

The Real Secrets to Athletic Success

Actually, there are no secrets…just a few undeniable facts. Get healthy first. A healthy body absorbs training and performs with excellence. Trying to train an unhealthy body or compete in a suboptimal state produces marginal results at best. The basics of health aren’t sexy, but they form the critical foundation from which we launch athleticism. Sleep optimally. Eat well. Stay…

Ep136 – Lifelong Training…Navigating the Lifespan as an Athlete!

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Ep136 - Lifelong Training...Navigating the Lifespan as an Athlete!
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The title says it all. The way I see it…you need to do two things. First, be the best athletic version of yourself you can be at whatever point you are in life. If you are 16 or 66, there’s a way to go about your athletic goals that will get you the greatest results. Second, remain athletic through your…