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…
I recently had the honor of visiting with Montana State University Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Lyle Weese. In this episode, Lyle and I discussed many aspects of the athletic experience. This show is rich with pearls of peak performance and wellness wisdom in areas such as life balance, communication, training, and the human experience. You don’t…
Life happens. Injuries happen. But that’s not the end of the world. You can still make progress in fitness and athletics when you are injured…you just have to be creative and intelligent in your approach. There truly is a way when there is a will, and this show explains all about how to train with injury using the Orthopedic Workaround.
Pain and discomfort are commonly occurring experiences in our bodies. And many times, when something doesn’t feel right, we are faced with a question. Should you work through this pain? Or should you avoid it, or even purposely move in the opposite direction of the pain? There are distinct reasons to do each of those, depending on the situation. We…
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…
Stretching is one of the tools in our exercise and training toolbox. There are many circumstances in which we may ask ourselves if it is appropriate to stretch, or not to stretch. In this episode, PK and I discuss some of the considerations we may want to observe when exploring the application of stretching. We discuss who might benefit from…
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…
I recently had the pleasure to visit with Joel Smith on the show. Joel is the host of the Just Fly Performance Podcast and he is a wealth of information and insight in training and athletics. Joel pulls from his experience as an athlete, a D1 Strength and Conditioning Coach, a collegiate and club sports coach, trainer, author, and entrepreneur…
Is there an optimal time for training? The answer is “yes, no, and actually…it depends.” Yes, there is substantial research-based evidence to suggest that certain types of exercise or training, for specific or unique individuals, is indeed best performed at a particular time of day. No, there isn’t really one perfect time for training and in fact the time you…
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to exercise? That’s exactly the question PK & I answer in today’s show. We discuss some of the pros and cons of morning, mid-day, and late afternoon training sessions. You’ll find some great tips on how to be more consistent and successful with your workouts, health, and performance.
The most common request from runners I coach is to help them to run faster. In this episode, PK & I discuss the scientific principles involved in becoming a more rapid locomotor, and the artful application of common sense in that approach. We break down the questions of an audience member and explain the steps we used in the coaching…
Making your workout work for you can 10x your results in health, fitness, and athletics. In this episode, we discuss how to analyze the specific demands of a goal or sport, and then to match your training up in awesome fashion. Learn more about your specific body type, and leverage that knowledge to exploit your strengths and shore up your…
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…
Today, in this People with Perspectives show, I had the great pleasure of visiting with athlete, hunter, and renaissance man Kevin Davis. Profiled in Montana filmmaker Erik Petersen’s A Few Steps Further, Kevin provides many valuable insights on a life well-lived. In our conversation, we discuss Kevin’s athletic journey from all-around sports competitor, to rugby player, to ultramarathon runner. We…
Spring is right around the corner in some parts of the country, and the change of seasons gets many folks thinking about reviving or revving up their running program. This often coincides with shopping for a new pair of running shoes. The title of this week’s article has the potential to be an immense topic, but I’m going to a…
The human foot is an amazing example of architecture and mechanics. Understanding how our feet are designed to work, and facilitating that performance, can help to make our running more enjoyable. Application of proper foot function also increases both performance and orthopedic longevity. Utilizing footwear that encourages natural gait patterns, and progressing training intelligently, can restore the natural optimal function…
Coaching and Training Secrets – Edition #1 of 10,000 Ok…maybe there won’t be 10,000 of these posts, but there is lot of material in this category for sure. I really enjoy working with clients in pursuit of their health and performance goals, and there are a lot of strategies and tools we utilize to get results. In this week’s podcast,…
Getting results in health and performance depends upon the combination of art and science. In this episode, PK & I discuss some of the finer points of the coaching relationship and key variables in training program design. We also share the value of hormetic stressors, and some fun but useful “bro-talk” terms. Enjoy! For additional resources, visit The Lifetime Body…
In last week’s article we looked at acute injury, as well as the cellular mechanisms and management progressions associated with damaged tissue. We recognized acute injuries as instantaneous, event-related episodes and gave some examples of how our bodies, and minds, deal with those situations. Now we are going to examine chronic injuries. This will benefit from some defining and also…
