For any human being, particularly a Lifetime Athlete, injuries happen. In fact, many would say that what happens is a four-letter word beginning with an “s” and ending with a “t.” Regardless, in the presence of an injury we have to determine what exactly is wrong and then embark upon the most appropriate path toward (full) recovery. This is essentially…
Got soreness? There are ways to deal with sore legs. We discuss them in Episode 400 of the one and only Lifetime Athlete Podcast. Thanks for listening! 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.…
In today’s episode I share some pearls of wisdom I gleaned from the recent American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. As a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, I enjoyed reviewing new, cutting-edge literature and learning from innovators and thought leaders in the profession. I provide some simple…
This edition in the AnimalFIT series is Understanding Human Muscles. It’s Part 1 of at least 2 and maybe 3 short episodes on muscle fiber physiology, performance, and self-assessment. I’m breaking this topic into several sections to make it easy to understand, as the title suggests. Today I discuss some of the defining characteristics of muscle, particularly with regard to…
Functional exercise, or functional fitness, is a very interesting term. It’s used frequently to describe movement and training patterns. It’s also a phrase that’s both adored and despised. Let’s give functional exercise some attention today. I guess I’m not gonna redefine functional fitness. I’m just going to revisit the concept. By definition, the adjective “functional” suggests that something is designed…
Treating Symptoms Versus Causes is a challenge for athletes and clinicians alike. We need to acknowledge and address pain but our greater goal is always to treat the root cause of movement dysfunction. That’s what this episode is all about. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to…
Tribestser…you are a truly totally titanium terminator! This month is a 5-weeker and in the 4th week we are keeping on keeping on with our triple progression lifts in the three major workouts. They’ve been moved to A, B, and C (M-W-F) because now Workout D is your general conditioning session that’s a little lighter and you can fill in…
The Amazing Lunge Pattern is indeed that. It’s a functional movement that serves well in both testing and training applications. In today’s episode, PK & I discuss some great points about the lunge, or split squat pattern. How it is representative of the gait pattern and can be used to isolate the early stance versus late stance stages. Clinical examples…
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…
A movementsmith is someone who owns position and has mastery of motion in every direction. He or she is the epitome of graceful, artistic, and poetic movement which is economical, efficient, and effective. One of my missions is to be a movementsmith and to help everyone else do the same. When you are a movementsmith, 3 things are going to…
Understanding Human Movement – Part 1 is a video lesson I recently produced. This was a spinoff from some very frequently asked questions that I get from colleagues I mentor and athletes I coach. Folks commonly inquire: How can I assess movement more effectively? How can I identify problems with my clients or my own movements? How can I take…
I recently produced a video on The Lifetime Athlete YouTube Channel entitled Interpreting Shoe Wear. This quick lesson touched on some of the major areas in shoewear analysis that can assist clinicians and athletes alike in solving pain and performance problems. Interpreting shoe wear patterns is extremely effective in supporting your other examination findings, such as postural assessment, gait analysis,…
As a lifetime athlete, a lifelong hunter and hiker, and a biomechanist, I’m offering a physical therapist’s guide to backcountry footwear. In this episode, I talk about the types of shoes and boots available, and how to select them to best fit your needs. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus…
Hello everyone and I hope this day finds you feeling great and crushing goals! Today’s post is in response to some great feedback and questions I’ve recently received. Folks have asked “How can I train to prepare specifically for an upcoming surgery, what can I do to maintain at least some of my conditioning on both the front and back…
The title says it all. Training before and after surgery is an art form. Specifically, in this episode I answer three listener questions. How do I train for my upcoming surgery and make sure I’m optimally prepared? What can I do to maintain my conditioning in the pre and post surgical periods? And how do I blend rehab with training…
Since I’m older than a very popular artist, you might think I’m the original JZ. Actually, those initials go back 4 generations in my family, so my great grandfather might be the original JZ. But this episode is about me, John Zombro. My good friend Ruth Kack, who has been a guest on the show several times, turns the tables…
In this episode I had the privilege of visiting with my friend and colleague, Amy Pakula, DPT. Amy is a brilliant practitioner and all-around great person. In our discussion, we touched on: Amy’s area of specialization in headache conditions and spinal pathologies. Approaches and methodologies that Amy utilizes to treat migraines. The role of the physical therapist as a root…
In this Physical Therapy Basics episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, you are getting the complete guide to stress fractures. What they are, how they occur, and how you can most effectively prevent and manage them are the highlights of today’s show. This information may be especially useful right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many athletes are practicing social…
Physical Preparation and Rehabilitation are the main tools in the pursuit of peak athletic performance. Physprep involves training, tapering, peaking, and competition. Rehab is what we do when we need to recover from injury or to correct dysfunctional movement patterns. In this episode, PK & I review some key components of peak performance that include the following: Physical Preparation and…
Structure and Function are critical aspects of human performance. They are both interdependent and interrelated. In this PT Basics episode, PK & I discuss what structure is, how it is defined, and what it means when training the human beast. Then we appreciate function, how it is usually driven by structure, but how it also can enhance tissue properties. This…
In this episode we offer a glimpse into the terms of looseness and tightness. Learn how mobility and stability are genetically driven and how they exist on a continuum. Find out how you can leverage your training and your lifestyle to work with your natural gifts. Get more out of your training. Prevent injuries and recover from those you have…
Clients often ask me about some of the applications we utilize with training and rehabilitation. They will query if an intervention is a fundamental principle in physical therapy, or perhaps even one of my unique twists on those tenets. This short post is an introduction to PT Basics — and I’ll present a few foundations in PT, along with a…
Posture reflects your attitude toward LIFE. It also dictates the efficiency, comfort, and longevity of your human beast. Dive into this informative episode and learn how to improve your posture, make your body last a lifetime, and achieve peak performance at any age!
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.
