The Lifetime Athlete

The foot is the foundation of not only our bodies, but for all our land-based performance. The role of the foot in athletic speed development is one of both a claw and a paw. We strike the ground with a rigid claw like a hammer. Then the foot undergoes a specific amount of pronation, becoming a paw, to adapt to…

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Nima Rahmany. Nima is a Vancouver-based chiropractor who has morphed his practice and life mission into helping others to overcome deep-rooted problems and achieve optimal health and happiness. Dr. Nima is the founder of The Overview Method and The Trigger Proof Virtual Workshop. We discussed how emotions can drive the body…

Do runners need orthotics? The answers are no, maybe, and it depends. Learn all about how athletic foot function relates to orthotics in this lively discussion. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching Services. Helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition to get lean, healthy, shredded,…

Plantar fasciitis is a very common problem for lifetime athletes. Usually manifesting as heel pain, and often quite challenging to manage, plantar fasciitis can keep you from being your best version of yourself. In this episode, PK and I discuss the following points: The anatomy of the plantar fascia. The biomechanical function of the tissue. What exactly plantar fasciitis is…

When I say don’t seek exhaustion I’m referring to the addictive habit of chronically chasing a state of absolute fatigue in every workout. It’s fine to feel that way from time to time following a competition, a KPI test, or a fitness maker workout. But craving and pursuing the beatdown every day will, in fact, beat you down. Learn how…

Pronation is a natural and necessary component of foot function. It describes the composite triplanar motion of the foot as the calcaneus everts, the talus dorsiflexes, and the forefoot abducts. It is how our foot accommodates and conforms to the ground. The reverse of this motion is known as supination. If all that sounds complicated, you’ll definitely want to listen…

This is an ever-popular topic in fitness, health, and athletic circles. More specifically, humans are born to locomote, or get from Point A to Point B using their legs as upright bipedal ambulators. This includes walking, jogging/running, and sprinting. These abilities are endemic to the human beast, anchored by our evolutionary biology, and necessary for Lifetime Athletes. But how much…

There is great potential that our world may be forever changed by the recent pandemic. However, as we enter Phase 1 of Reopening, some gyms and fitness facilities will be returning to availability in a limited manner. In this episode, I offer some advice and suggestions to help you stay safe, be productive in your training, and avoid injury. Thank…

In these trying times when many of us are training at home, we sometimes have to be creative to keep things interesting, fun, and effective. When we apply the right amounts of science and creativity, we can make our home workouts awesome. In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, PK & I discuss some key points: Taking just a…

This is an op/ed post that I couldn’t resist sharing. At some point in the future (and who knows when that will be and what it will look like) we are going to see a change in the current COVID-19 restrictions. Let’s open our minds, and hearts, and arms to the possibilities of the human existence on planet earth. This…

Train at home and do a sauna style circuit. Eat an athletic diet for metabolic flexibility. And be creative with your exercises.

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…

I hope this episode finds everyone safe and well. In today’s discussion, PK & I examine some eternal components of the human condition. Whether we are in a pandemic or not, it’s important to help your fam and peeps. Not being afraid to ask for help when you need it, giving it freely and without expectation, and receiving it graciously…

Can you actually train your immune system? Well, sort of…and I explain that in this episode. How should we train during this time of coronavirus outbreak? That get’s covered also. What are the diet and lifestyle factors that have been proven to support immune function? These get addressed as well. I hope you find this information helpful in staying safe…

There is no better time than RIGHT NOW to get involved with online physical therapy. This is also known as telehealth physical therapy, or telePT, and it may potentially have great value for you. By utilizing live, face-to-face videoconferencing technology, you can work with a professional and solve movement, pain, and injury problems. This is a valuable service anytime when…

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&#...

During the Coronavirus pandemic, we are faced with the need to minimize potential for disease transmission. This involves social distancing, or decreasing exposure to others. Gyms, group fitness programs, and team practices are in most cases temporarily unavailable, but this doesn’t mean you can’t train. You just have to be a bit creative. This episode offers some useful suggestions. T...

Breathing is reflexive and instinctive. But we can also utilize breathing to enhance our training, performance, and recovery. In this episode, PK & I discuss the finer points of breathing to enhance parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system states, and to promote stability and mobility. I think you’ll find some valuable resources that you can use to crush your goals. This…

Chronic stiffness and soreness is not fun, and it doesn’t have to be a part of your existence as a Lifetime Athlete. Actually these factors mainly represent a mismanagement of inflammation, and while the symptoms are treatable, the actual causes are totally preventable. Training needs to be appropriately designed for your unique body and goals, as well as your current…

Let’s face it…life happens. And sometimes that means injuries happen. And some of those injuries or other conditions may require an orthopedic surgery. In this eipsode, PK & I share some stories about personal surgical experiences, and I offer some PT wisdom regarding the healing and rehabilitation process. I think this show is rich with “knowledge nugs” as PK would&#82...

Metabolic flexibility is critical for athletes. Maintaining the highest efficiency of fuel utilization, and the ability to produce maximal energy from both fats and carbohydrates, is essential for peak performance. In this episode, we define and discuss metabolic flexibility and its applications for Lifetime Athletes. We review the value of protein, the importance of food quality, and the crucial...

Many clients will often ask me questions regarding their exercise and training choices. One of the commonly occurring comparisons is between yoga and CrossFit. It’s my position that every style of movement has it merits and no one way is necessarily good/bad or right/wrong. PK joins me today as we discuss some of the pros and cons of each methodology.…

The subject of athletic fueling has many nuances. In today’s show, I provide some insights regarding strategic eating around training sessions or competitions. Training in fasted versus fed states, and post-workout fueling versus fasting…are discussed in an open-minded fashion. Some basic considerations can be taken into account, but ultimately you should experiment to see what makes y...

At the Lifetime Athlete, I’m a believer and a proponent of a comprehensive wellness and peak performance lifestyle. That stated…more clients than not ask me for the Big Rocks. In so many words, they’ll say “Give me the five plus or minus two items that research proves will help me to crush my goals!” OK…Lift, Sprint, Eat, and Sleep!

I recently had the extreme pleasure of visiting with my friend and colleague Ruth Kack. A Lifetime Athlete and group fitness instructor — and an amazingly positive and energetic person — Ruth shared many of her perspectives on wellness, exercise, women’s health, and more. Ruth offered up many pearls of peak performance wisdom, mixed in with her witty sense of…