Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life

Today we talk about a few health trends that might be here to stay for awhile, including unplugging and moringa. We also chat with USATF National Champion and multi-time All American, Eric Johnson about his incredible career and his chase of 2020 medals by the year 2020. You'll like this one. Send us Fan Mail

Do you remember any fitness fads of the 70s and 80s? How about spandex and leg warmers? Maybe some things are left in the past, huh? We also visit with Dr. Cindy Dallow about some foods that get a bad rap but aren't as bad for you as you might have been lead to believe. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail

Today we talk about losing weight. Calories and will power are not the solution. It might just be our sugar and junk food addiction that is our downfall. Sugar has been found to be just as addictive as cocaine. We also talk with Ryan Otterson, an exercise physiologist. Check out this episode. You'll like it. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode we take a look at some of the great fitness fads of the past several decades. We also get the chance to hear the inspiring story of personal trainer Vanessa Bogenholm who went from an obese 13 year old girl to a highly successful runner and personal trainer. This is what the active life is all about. Send us Fan Mail

Have you ever wondered what it takes to actually live the active life? Have you ever asked yourself what are some simple, accessible activities or changes that each of us can implement that can make a difference in our overall health and wellness? Well wonder no more, in today's episode we cover seven areas that can help you achieve the Active Life. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail

Today we talk about two of our favorite topics, sleep and nutrition. Getting the right amount of sleep can not only help you feel rested, but it can also keep you from suffering from some pretty serious health problems. We also talk with Dr. Rodney Hansen about fad diets and how to get the nutrition we need. Send us Fan Mail

What do you do when you run into a setback in your health and wellness routine? We've all been there, right? We talk about several things that we can all do to break through. We also visit with dietitian Christie Benton about properly fueling your body for training and for competition. Send us Fan Mail

The World Cancer Research Fund says that there are two major things that we can eliminate from our diet to help reduce the risks of cancer. Listen up to find out what they are. We also visit with Huntsman World Senior Games athlete Orville Wong about what sport has taught him throughout his life. Send us Fan Mail

How much exercise is the right amount of exercise? It's a fair question, right? We talk about that as well as visit with Huntsman World Senior Games table tennis player about what the sport has taught him. Send us Fan Mail

The Center For Disease Control has found that as we get older, we are falling more. The trend is disturbing. We talk about how to avoid or prevent falls and we also visit with Stewart Seidman who has definitely lived the active life. You are going to like this show. Send us Fan Mail

What if you could turn back the clock? Well... you can't, but there are some things you can do to mitigate the effects of getting older. We share several with you. After that we talk about the importance of hearing and how it plays into social isolationism, balance and even brain health. You'll like this show. Send us Fan Mail

Ever had a bad day? Of course you have. We all have. We start the show with a few quick and easy things that you can do to turn your frown upside down. Then we have a great visit with kinesiologist and mind / body specialist Hannah Rothlin about the importance of mindfulness. This is a great show that you will like. Give it a listen. Send us Fan Mail

It turns out you may be in better shape than you think. We go over a few indicators that might mean you are doing better than you think in the health and wellness department. We also visit with Huntsman World Senior Games former track & field directors AND athletes, Kevin and Cindi Blevins. This is a a good one. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail

When is a health screening a good idea and when is it better to just forego? It's a good question, right? Listen to what the experts are saying. We also get to visit with the directors of the square dance competition at the Huntsman World Senior Games, Dave and Rosemarie Chapman. Send us Fan Mail

How can you lower your risk for stroke? You can't control every factor, like age and family history, but there are some things you can do to lower your risk. In addition, we visit with Neringa Jaksteine, an amazing World Senior Games athlete. Send us Fan Mail

Today we talk about a few foods that can help control inflammation in your body. We also visit with Kevin Weston, an exercise physiologist, about body composition and how it relates to our good friend the bathroom scale and a crazy thing called a Bod Pod. Send us Fan Mail

How will your retirement look differently than your parents? How will you enjoy the active life once you leave the workforce? We also visit with Dr. Daniela Benavidez who is a mood and exercise specialist. We talk with Dr. D about motivation as well as the types of activities we should all be engaging in. Send us Fan Mail

Are you getting too much sugar in your diet? A few signs that may indicate that you need to cut back on the sweet stuff. We also get to visit with 92 year old Dottie Gray, an incredible nine-year athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games. She shares her wit, wisdom and motivation. You won't want to miss this one. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode we talk about food myths that might be keeping us heavier than we need be. We also visit with Suzanne Cordes, a sport scientist who just happens to also be a record holder in the Huntsman World Senior Games 1500 M Track and Field race and a multi-sport athlete at the Games. You're going to like this episode. Subscribe today. Send us Fan Mail

In today's episode we take a look at symptoms or signs that might indicate cancer. If you are exhibiting any of these signs, check with your doctor. In addition, our special guest is Stacy Heaps who specializes in helping people understand and deal with the stress in their lives. Check it out and be sure to rate and review if you enjoyed the show. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode we talk about five fitness myths that just need to to go away. We also talk about brain health and how to care for our cognitive health. You are going to like this one. Send us Fan Mail

Ever wonder what happens when you sleep? There's quite a lot going on. We also visit with Dr. Jeff Hicken, a chiropractor who specializes in helping athletes reach their full potential with the four cornerstones of health and fitness which include diet, exercise, sleep and attitude. Check it out the latest episode and be sure to share it with your friends. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode on the Active Life we talk about the importance of resistance training in relation to brain health and cognitive disorders. It's a fascinating link that is worth looking into. We also visit with ultra-marathoner Jennifer Hatcher about working hard and overcoming life's challenges. You're going to like this one. Send us Fan Mail

This week we talk with the one and only Justin Osmond about overcoming difficulties in our lives with a positive attitude and hard work. Justin's story is inspiring and is sure to help you find your own motivation to face your own individual challenges. Be sure to stick around at the end for a special message from former collegiate All-American and professional All-Star basketball player and...

What is the best way to fuel your active lifestyle? Dr. Trevor Smith joins us from the Intermountain LiVeWell Center to talk about how to live differently to enjoy life to the fullest. Send us Fan Mail