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.…
