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Hot Topics in Longevity

We could also call today’s message “Sizzling Subjects in Lifespan Human Performance.” In fact, engaging with clients and providing commentary in this arena has become an immersive passion pursuit for me. Maybe more than I ever anticipated and certainly one of the best parts of this job. In Episode 443 of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, I selected 5 questions from…

Ep443 – Mail Bag…Listener Q & A

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We’ve got a great one today. This episode covers questions on hypertrophy and strength training, conflicting messages from influencers, the Athletic Capacity Rating System, and the ever-controversial fruit and protein smoothie! Enjoy. This podcast is 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…

Ep442 – Cycling for LIFE!

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Episode 442 features a discussion of cycling as a true lifetime sport. Advice for lifetime cyclists of every type and age. Enjoy! This podcast is 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. Where longevity meets performance.…

Advice for Lifetime Cyclists

I’ve worked with a lot of cyclists over the past 4+ decades. This includes avid and competitive riders whose identity is, among other things, being a biker. And those who appreciate the two-wheeled mechanism and consider themselves to be a person who rides bikes. At different times, I’ve been both of those people. Maybe you have, too. It’s all good.…

Ep441 – Training Talk June 2026

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Wow! It’s time for a Training Talk episode! For June 2026, we’re covering unique viewpoints about high and low impact, intensity, workload…and so much more. Enjoy! This podcast is 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.…

Ep440 – Summer Training Tips!

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We are heading into the glory of summer! So many opportunities! Here are some great summer training tips for Lifetime Athletes. This podcast is 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. Where longevity meets performance. The…

Defining the ATHLETISPAN

These days, there are a number of terms which are frequently used to describe our pursuit of longevity and peak performance. The manner in which we frame that which we do…can have a powerful impact on our mindsets as well as our outcomes. Here’s a topic that we discuss quite often in The Lifetime Athlete App. And that’s the ATHLETISPAN.…

Ep439 – More Controversial Topics in Health and Fitness!

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Ep439 - More Controversial Topics in Health and Fitness!
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This podcast is a spinoff from the recent addition that featured “the last word” on a few currently popular subjects. A large number of App members sent in requests for comments on additional topics, and this episode includes some of those responses. As always, thanks to everyone for being a member in the community and striving to take our understanding…

Ep438 – Training Talk May 2026

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The Lifetime Athlete Training Tribe is into the Power Block of training and it’s time for another Training Talk episode. For May 2026, we’re reviewing some key concepts which make power training, and other forms of exercise, more effective. This podcast is brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the…

Diets and Cold Plunges for Lifetime Athletes

Episode 437 of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast features a discussion entitled “The Last Word on Diets and Cold Plunges.” In reality, it represents the not so last word. It’s important to keep learning, growing, and evolving with our thinking. The conversation explores several popular subjects: The pronounced bias of many thought leaders and influencers. The only true things we can…

Ep437 – The Last Word on Diets and Cold Plunges!

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OK, so the truth is, the title of this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast should be The (Not So) Last Word on Diets and Cold Plunges. An interesting discussion indeed. Enjoy! This podcast is 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…

Ep436 – 6 Tips to Improve Your Lifelong Training

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All forms of training are valuable. But you can make the argument that when you are training for LIFE, resistance training may actually be the most important. Here are 6 tips every Lifetime Athlete should consider. This podcast is brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for…

6 Resistance Training Tips for Older Athletes

As Lifetime Athletes, we recognize that regular, purposeful exercise – aka training – is critical in the pursuit of longevity and performance. The training habit supports the resilience and robustness which characterizes a Lifetime Athlete.  Most members of this community would agree that resistance training is the most important form of exercise that older humans can undertake. Not the only…

Ep435 – Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Training for LIFE!

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Let’s say you’re playing the long game. You’re applying exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle to maximize your health, fitness, performance, and longevity. You’re training for LIFE! You may want to aks yourself, and answer, these questions. This podcast is brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life…

7 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When You are Training for Life!

Training for the long haul. Performing exercise in order to optimize health, fitness, and athletic performance through the lifespan. That’s what we’re all about. Whether you are just getting started with this journey, or have been at it for decades, it’s great to assess and cogitate on occasion. I’ve got 7 questions for you to ask yourself. They may not…

Ep434 – Training Talk April 2026

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It’s time for another Training Talk episode! For April 2026 we discuss full body workouts, annual training plans, and so much more. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the show and share it with a friend! This podcast is brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app…

Is VO2max Training Bad for Lifetime Athletes?

I’ve always been fascinated by the training process. Exercise applied in the quest of a specific outcome. The stimulus-adaptation response in humans. This certainly explains my career choice.  My interest in the relationship between performance and longevity continues to grow. How can we best improve fitness and athleticism at any age, and what are the ideal ways to keep those…

Ep433 – Consistency, Social Media Influencers, & Anti-aging Exercise

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This is a revival of our classic Rant, Rave, and Ramble show. Episode 433 features a lively discussion on consistency in training, the pros and cons of social media influencers, and TLA viewpoints on Anti-aging Exercise. Enjoy. This podcast is brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness…

Anti-Aging Exercise

Lift for muscle. Jump for bone density. Sprint for metabolic health. Things we hear a lot about these days. Things I’ve been emphasizing on this platform and in my work for over 4 decades. Doing those things is nothing new. It’s just the way we’ve been thinking about it lately which may have experienced a slight focus shift. Lifting weights,…

Changing Versus Maintaining

This is a simple message about a potentially complex topic…changing versus maintaining. Essentially, what it takes to change a condition isn’t necessarily the same thing as that which is required to maintain the status once achieved. I believe there is a disconnect in popular thinking regarding this relationship. These differentiations exist in potentially many areas but training, dietary manipulation for…