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.…
This article is being penned (typed) as I look out the window at darkness and snow. It is indeed winter. I hope this finds you enjoying the holiday season. Here’s a question I’m often asked. “Should we train the same way all year round?” Or more specifically, “Why can’t we just train the same way in winter as we do…
You gotta do the stuff. At least a good chunk of it. Most of the time. If you want results. In training and rehabilitation. Magic, or at least a great outcome, does not tend to happen spontaneously. Putting in the requisite amount of work is what leads to better function and performance. Today’s message starts off with a few humorous…
The intersection of longevity and performance is indeed a unique subject. It’s something that we’ve focused upon for years here at TLA. And it’s inarguably the most important consideration for members of this community. In discussing this topic, we must first examine some definitions. Longevity, in its broadest sense, simply refers to length of life. And performance, in our context,…
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…
Power is a unique word. It conjures up multiple images in our minds. She’s got the power. He’s really powerful. But what do those statements really mean? Power is an essential, yet often overlooked and neglected aspect of training. It’s not only critical for peak performance in almost every sport, it’s actually necessary for optimal longevity. So much of the…
There are practically innumerable ways you can classify training. A lot of times the manner in which you describe your training is dependent upon your goals, or where your mind is in the moment. In many situations, a great way to consider your workouts is in regard to two distinctions. Is the session geared toward improving the mechanical efficiency of…
Every now and again I like to reflect back on something I’ve written or said in the past and see where my mind is at currently. Occasionally, I end up not agreeing with a portion of what I’ve stated because my experience and knowledge has changed with the passage of time. But often, I find myself in concurrence with past…
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,…
May Day! Multiple meanings to that term and we’re kicking off the Power Training Block. This is a great opportunity to gain an appreciation for RPE and RTT. In other words, Rate of Perceived Exertion and Readiness to Train should work together in the Lifetime Athlete. Learn all about it! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete…
Happy Spring Break! I’m having a great one and I hope you are too. This is a MailBag episode with very commonly asked questions. 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…
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!…
In this episode we revisit The Lifetime Athlete 5-3-1 System. It’s the basis of all our coaching and program design at TLA. 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 Lifetime Athlete is…
Have a plan for your training. But modify it as needed. Manipulate your workouts for your best results! 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 jacked…and solve…
This 5th and final episode during Speed Week features some sample speed workouts for Lifetime Athletes. We discuss how to perform some training sessions that are guaranteed to make you faster. Enjoy! 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…
This is a piece I’ve wanted to put out for a long time. I’ve been thinking and studying around the topic for quite a while. You’re going to be getting my opinion on the 5 best resistance exercises for the ever-evolving athletic human. [Don’t care to read? Have a listen! Also available on all the major podcast platforms!] First I…
The title of today’s post makes me think that listening to Billy Squier’s “Emotions in Motion” album would be a good way to set the scene for this topic. I’ve been having some great interactions with members of our community and the subject of emotions, hormones, and metabolism has been getting some attention. Today’s discussion is a brief exploration of…
Recently, I sent out a “community query” and I’m delighted to state that I received some outstanding feedback. First of all, to everyone who commented, thank you very much. I appreciate your participation and assistance with this project. In that inquiry I asked 3 simple questions: The responses I received were very insightful. They both validated what I’ve been doing…
Training for Strength vs. Speed vs. Endurance, as well as hypertrophy, longevity, power, and agility…are the topics of today’s discussion. I think you’ll find this episode very thought-provoking as well as quite helpful in your own training and athletic pursuits. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to…
This episode kicks off a series of shows which describe the AnimalFIT system. In this edition, I introduce the major concept of the book and the training system which I use with clients. There is an athletic animal within you. When you can identify and embrace this inner animal, you can learn how to not only make your body last…
Key Performance Indicators, or KPI’s, are extremely valuable elements to periodically test in your athletic journey. We want to train consistently, but we don’t want to do the same thing all the time. Identifying those capacities, or outputs, which best represent out goals or that are most indicative of sports success…and then testing them, is key. This gives us reliable…
This is really advice for every athlete, because we are all aging. Everyone is, can be, and should be an athlete. This episode discusses some interesting statistics and is filled with tips and suggestions to make you Hard to Kill…on the playing field and in the game of LIFE! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching…
Traveling and Training. Now there’s an interesting combo. When you are on a trip, maintaining your training can be interesting and challenging. In this episode, I discuss some tips and strategies that you can utilize to be more successful with your programming, even if you are on the road. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching…
Taking your performance to the next level is indeed an art form. You have to get the 5 Components of Lifelong Health in place first. Those are food, movement, sleep, ergonomics, and awareness and you can present them in any order. Next, the 3 Essential Elements of Peak Performance (training, mindset, and recovery) must be addressed. But before you can…
The 5-3-1 Lifetime Athlete System is a method of health and performance optimization we use with every client at TLA. Build a foundation with the 5 Components of Lifelong Health. Add the 3 Essential Elements of Peak Performance. Become the 1 Lifetime Athlete you deserve to be and for which your genes are programmed. Learn more! This podcast was brought…
The Lifetime Athlete Training Tribe is going full bore. T2 is closing out the year in strong fashion. Actually, that’s agile fashion as we are finishing up month 1 of 2 in the Agility Block. 2022 looks amazing as we add a number of new programs and products. Exciting new programming in our Annual Training Plan which balances the 5…
As we approach year-end 2021, I’m enjoying the opportunity to both glance back and peer forward regarding the Training Tribe. T2 has been one of my most successful and enjoyable endeavors in recent years. This online group coaching and training community grew from my desire to reach people with an easy-to-access, affordable, and effective conditioning system that is rooted in…
Load management for lifetime athletes is a critical consideration. Staying healthy, feeling great, and performing optimally are the result of proper load management. The failure to manage load, or load mismanagement, results in breakdown, burnout, and injury. Loads are stressors, and globally they include things like weather, job and relationship issues, poor sleep, suboptimal nutrition, etc. In training, we consider…
Do you know your body type and how to train it? Become AnimalFIT…use my new book to Unleash Your Inner Beast and Unlock Your Athletic Potential! Wanna get started learning about Somatotypes and Anthropometrics? Enjoy some podcasts and stay tuned for more to come!
Stiffness is a word that has several definitions. It’s poorly understood among some in the athletic and fitness community. However, most coaches and conditioning specialists understand the value of athletic stiffness. That’s what PK & I discuss today. We define stiffness and introduce some simple physics to help you gain an appreciation for the quality that is crucial for the…
That’s a million dollar question and the answer is most certainly “it depends.” As a Lifetime Athlete, you naturally want to be strong, fast, agile, and durable. Weak, slow, stiff, and fragile are not the objectives. The definition of strength. The ability to produce or withstand force. It is most often equated to a 1RM lift but can also be…
In this episode, PK & I have a go at redefining human movement. In actuality, we “re-identify” movement and explain the difference between general daily activity (GDA) and Exercise Training. We then discuss the value of comprehensive training and how you can become and remain a versatile, durable athlete for life. Thank you for listening and I wish you amazing…
Mobility and stability are two words which are frequently used in the terminology of physical therapy, athletic training, and movement optimization (to name just a few fields obsessed with the terms). And perhaps this is rightfully so. I believe that mobility and stability are very important concepts when we consider the evaluation or execution of movement in homo sapiens, or…
What is T2? T2 is the Training Tribe. It’s The Lifetime Athlete’s app-based, comprehensive fitness for life workout system. T2 is a nationwide team that trains for lifelong health and fitness, peak performance, and complete athleticism. It’s the premier membership feature in The Lifetime Athlete App. The Tribe is a network of connected, motivated individuals who are dedicated to being…
I hope today finds everyone healthy, enjoying summer, and both training for and achieving peak performances. Today I’d like to recognize that we are all still in this ever-evolving situation regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic and offer some perspectives on lessons that we may have learned, or should have learned, from this crisis. #1 First of all, we are…
It is possible to simultaneously achieve peak performance and maximum health…if we do a few things correctly. Understanding that health and performance are related but different aspects of the human condition is important. The beast becomes ultimate when recovery is emphasized with training, and when frequency is respected with competition. These and more secrets to success are featured in this…
Fast, cheap, and good. Pick any two. You can get it fast and cheap but not so good. Or cheap and good but not too fast. And finally…your health, fitness, and performance needs can be gotten good and fast…but such excellence does not come cheap. Enjoy this discussion and consider your perspectives and what gives you the most value in…
Functional training is a popular buzzterm. The debate over whether an exercise is functional, or not, is often a hot one. In this episode, I simplify the concept of exercise functionality. I relate training to basic functional movement requirements, and to sports-specific transfer. In reality, we want our training programs to be fun and effective. This is what OPTIMAL training…
Becoming, and remaining, a Lifetime Athlete…is as easy as 5-3-1. In this episode, PK & I discuss the 5-3-1 System and how it can help you to crush sports goals, achieve high fitness, ultimate wellness, and an amazingly satisfying life. You’ll learn how to combine the 5 foundational pillars of Lifelong Health with the 3 essential elements of Peak Performance.…
As Lifetime Athletes, we condition our bodies in several ways. Metabolic conditioning involves the energy systems we utilize, as well as our perceived effort and overall tolerance of training. Mechanical conditioning speaks to our form, technique, and the manner in we execute movement. Both are important. In this episode, I describe and discuss these types of conditioning and offer a…
In this PT Basics episode, I cover the often misused and misunderstood terms of economy and efficiency of movement. Economy is all about fuel preservation. Efficiency involves the output produced by energy utilization. Both are important for the lifetime athlete. Learn how to combine both these characteristics to your training, and ultimately make your health, function, and performance maximally EFFECTIVE!
Winter is upon us! The cold, dark season where the days are short, the nights are long, and your training might need to embrace the season. This episode has some training tips that just might help you to get more out of winter on your way to your next peak performance. Adjustments in timing of training, workout duration and intensity,…
Being fit and athletic is awesome. But equally important is being maximally healthy. Here at the Lifetime Athlete, we value both of those characteristics. We always pursue peak performance from a platform of health first. When training and lifestyle are managed appropriately, you can have the best of both worlds. You can be fit and healthy. Listen in to learn…
The Lifetime Body Podcast has a new name. It’s now The Lifetime Athlete Podcast! In this episode, PK and I discuss the evolution of the business, and the refined focus of the show. Clients and audience members have been requesting more and deeper information on peak performance training, injury management, body composition tuning, and fitness through the lifespan. There’s a…
We are all familiar with push versus pull movement patterns. Exercises like presses and rows, or pushups and pullups, are staples in our conditioning programs. But interestingly enough, the terms push and pull apply equally well to our thinking. This is particularly true when considering how we frame our self-image and the way in which we define our path toward…
Greetings awesome Lifetime Body folks! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that the sub-2 hour marathon is no longer a barrier in human performance. On Saturday, October 12th, in Vienna, Austria — Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge ran the marathon in 1:59:40! In a special event, designed to showcase the extension of the limits of human performance, Kipchoge…
On Saturday, October 12th, Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge ran history’s first sub-2 marathon. His time of 1:59:40 represented the breaking of a barrier which many though insurmountable. In this episode, PK & I give a quick recap of Kipchoge’s amazing accomplishment, and then we delve into what his peak performance can mean for all of us. We talk about the relationship…
Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance can actually coexist! Yes, you can have it all — if you use your instinctive wisdom to meld science and common sense. Training intelligently, by understanding the relationship between work and recovery, and balancing lifestyle factors, is the key to your success. Don’t fear intensity, but know how to apply it wisely and in the…
Greetings everyone, and happy summer to you! Yes, finally…it’s now official — summer is here! And with this warm and sunny season (hopefully), we usually feel inspired to get outside and move more, doing all sorts of activities and exercises that are supported by the pleasant weather. This short post is just a bit of a “Rah Rah!” I’m going…
Summer is here! Check out this brief episode which is rich with tips to help you get more out of your training this summer. Learn about considerations with outdoor training, circadian patterns, heat, dehydration, electrolytes, fueling, and more!
Training is indeed an art form. Effective training for any athletic or fitness goal depends upon optimal programming and coaching. We design programs and routines, establish schedules, and then apply them to ourselves or the individuals we coach in pursuit of the greatest results. Once we feel we have an ideal program that fits a person’s unique physical characteristics, current…
Physical therapy basics are the fundamental elements of training and rehabilitation. They are the bedrock of Lifetime Body products and services. Using a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, we can analyze human performance. Movement dysfunction can be identified, and the root causes of physical inefficiencies can be overcome. That’s what this show is all about.
Today’s show is all about using the AnimalFit system, and identifying the unique beasts represented by two elite athletes. We celebrate the athleticism of Zion Williamson and Khalen Saunders as we discuss their gifts and traits. Check out this article for videos and data on these amazing performers and get some perspectives on how you can get more out of…
There are many things we can learn from elite athletes. Among these are how to maximally appreciate and optimally utilize our unique bodies in our sporting pursuits. I’m going to provide several examples of athletic bodies. I’m also going to describe these athletes in relation to AnimalFit, the proprietary body type training system I developed and that I use extensively…
In this insightful and potentially hilarious episode, we take a look at some of the common one-liners that exist in the health, fitness, and peak performance world. These statements can motivate, guide, or enrage us — depending on how they are delivered and how they are interpreted. Have a laugh with us and see if your perspectives are similar or…
Getting the most out of your training, maximizing your health, and achieving peak performance are worthy but challenging goals. In this episode, I review a recent conversation I had with several colleagues in the physical therapy and athletic preparation fields. We discuss some of the key traits of peak performers and offer some suggestions to help you get more out…
