The most basic definition of agility is the ability to move quickly and easily. Here at TLA, we take that a bit further. Agility is one of the 5 major Components of Athleticism. A complete, and thus lifetime athlete, needs to be not only strong, fast, powerful, and enduring. He or she must be AGILE. Agility consists of 4 unique…
Speed Training for Lifetime Athletes is a proprietary course that is only available to Lifetime Athlete App members. However, this episode provides a sneak peak into all that mojo rapido. Quick lessons to make you lightning fast. If you dig the vibe, get the app and subscribe as a member to access daily workout programing, courses, masterclasses, and so much…
In this episode, I have the privilege of visiting with Jeff Patterson. Jeff is a martial artist, teacher, studio owner, and author of The Yielding Warrior. Jeff shares a number of his insights and methodologies regarding how you can use meditation to achieve lifelong health, and peak performance in every aspect of your life (not just sports and fitness). I…
As is frequently the case, we’re running a brief series on The Lifetime Athlete Podcast this summer. The show is available on all the major pod playing platforms. In case you’re as intrigued and excited by this topic as I am, I’ve included the Preview for The Summer Longevity Training Series right here. Beginning June 24th and over 4 shows,…
As is frequently the case, we’re running a brief series on the pod this summer. This episode is the Preview for The Summer Longevity Training Series. Over 4 shows, PK & I will be jamming on strength training, power training, speed training, and sports training…for the older athlete. You get to define what older means to you, but this series…
Maintaining your fitness during major life events, such as getting a new job or relocating, is both challenging and valuable. Staying fit when life gets full isn’t easy, but this episode offers some advice you will find useful. Thanks for joining me today. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store…
Rate of Perceived Exertion and Repetitions in Reserve are just two of the many training tools we use at TLA. RPE vs. RIR is discussed in today’s episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast. 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 terminology we use to describe output levels during training is quite useful. Today we’re going to discuss 2 popular methods of estimating effort. They are Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Repetitions in Reserve (RIR). Potato versus Pototto. Or you might say Tumaytuh while another utters Tohmottoh. I think you get my drift. RPE and RIR are great assets…
Recovery training is one of the secrets to success in lifetime health and peak performance. But it’s often poorly understood and regularly misapplied. This episode sets the record straight. 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!…
Mobility, Strength, and Endurance Training are all valuable. As long as you don’t do only one and forsake the others! 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 tune your body composition to get lean, healthy, shredded, and…
As opposed to commenting about the Bermuda Triangle or B-rated movies…this is a little op-ed piece I’ve been wanting to put together for quite some time. My version of the Devil’s Triangle involves over 4 decades of experience and observation in athletic and fitness training. It’s a story of temptation, seduction, success, and calamity. Actually that last statement sounds like…
Happy Holidays a little early! In this episode I talk about community, culture, body composition, and a recap of my recent whitetail deer harvest. Heading into year-end, I’m busy working on projects at TLA and blending that with a ton of gratitude for YOU! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus…
In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, I discuss my recent antelope hunt. It’s an interesting story of challenge, humility, and gratitude. No matter what your life pursuits may look like, the objective is the same for all of us…keep doing what you love for as long as you can! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime…
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Regarding today’s topic, a few thousand words can paint an amazing picture. I recently had a great conversation with Lifetime Athlete Dennis Rackers on The Lifetime Athlete Podcast. Dennis is 69 years young, a backcountry hunter, and he carries excellent muscle mass on his frame at 16% bodyfat. His maximal oxygen uptake…
Backpackers are athletes. ALL humans are athletes. There is an inner athlete residing within each of us. In this episode I discuss the concept of training the backpacking athlete and how to apply the Lifetime Athlete 5-3-1 System to the process. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you…
Sometimes you have great fortune in this life. You get to hang out with cool people. People who bring you up, and who inspire you to do the same for others. This is how it goes with Tammy Walker, my friend, colleague, and training partner for many years. Tammy is a Renaissance woman who embodies and exemplifies the concept of…
It’s SOOO exciting! We are starting another Block of training this week, and it’s our two-month focus on Agility! I love every block of training, and in this season I especially enjoy tuning up my multidirectional movement capacity. Let’s start out by defining agility. At TLA, we know that agility is the combination of mobility, stability, reactivity and fluidity. We’ll…
