Everybody’s talking about longevity. I always strive to be a voice of reason. I try to offer a balanced and sensible perspective on most subjects. Drawing a hard line in the sand and using terms like always and never, as they apply to exercise selection and performance, is something about which we need to be cautious. I want to respond…
Basic movement patterns are a key consideration in exercise selection and program design for Lifetime Athletes. When we are utilizing movement patterns in training, we can focus on a variety of objectives. Additionally, we utilize other patterns and positions which are both evolutionarily-consistent and fundamental in human performance. Part 1 of Basic Movement Patterns covers these and related topics. When…
This episode provides a global view of basic movement patterns for lifetime athletes. Program design, exercise selection and modification, and longevity-based thinking. And more. This is Part 1 and we’ll discuss many of the considerations around basic movement patterns. In Part 2, we’ll look at specific examples of a variety of exercises in each pattern. This podcast was brought to…
Sometimes you need to weigh your options when you’re picking the version of an exercise that is best for your needs in the moment. That’s what this episode is all about. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving…
Lifetime Athletes have many considerations when it comes to exercise selection. Choosing between open and closed kinetic chain exercise, as that relates to your goals and body status, is an important aspect of lifelong health and peak performance. Dive in, learn a nugget or two, and keep on crushing! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App.…
Many exercises and movement patterns offer us a selection option between the open and closed kinetic chain. As a Lifetime Athlete, you may want to give consideration to how you utilize these tools. Let’s begin with a few simple definitions. A kinetic chain implies that a series of segments or linkages within the body are involved in the execution of…
Unilateral Exercises for Lifetime Athletes. This week’s discussion highlights the benefits of unilateral training and offers up some specific examples of exercises and workouts. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The…
Probably a better way of saying it is “be thoughtful when selecting your sport or primary fitness pursuit.” This will take a little explaining but I believe you’ll find it an interesting topic. Whenever I’m working with my online coaching clients, we do some initial assessments to assist with program design. We consider goals, injury and health history, schedule, space,…
Squatting for mobility, hypertrophy, and athleticism are 3 of the ways you can utilize the squat pattern and exercise. But there are many ways to skin this cat. In today’s episode, I discuss some of the considerations we are using right now with online coaching clients and in our group training platform, the Training Tribe. If you listen to this…
I’m often asked “If You Could Choose Only One Exercise”…which one would it be. That’s the topic of today’s discussion and I think you will enjoy it. Thanks for listening! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine…
Choosing the right exercises for YOU is what it’s all about. Exercise selection is a science as well as an art form. In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, I cover many of the considerations in exercise selection that can help you to avoid injury and achieve better results. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime…
I’m always thinking about how to select the best exercises for a given situation. I’m referring to what you do in your workout program. This runs the gamut from choosing movements that can help to correct deficiencies, to exercises that can embellish your natural gifts, or to motions that are “sports-specific.” Your conditioning program includes the assortment of exercises that…
