The Lifetime Athlete

The Field to Table Journey is an important and incredible human experience. In today’s episode, I discuss the process of seeking, acquiring, and dining on fish and game. If you are interested in outdoor pursuits, sourcing your own protein, and ancestrally-consistent nourishment, this show is for you! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training…

Kickstart Spring and get going with your amazing year of training, competition, and health. In today’s episode, PK & I apply The Lifetime Athlete Seasonality Model to the onset of spring. We discuss how the parameters of movement upregulate in response to the sunlight, how dietary intake is modified for athletic humans, and how you can manipulate your lifestyle to…

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…

In this episode, I tell a few stories. Some are about health and fitness. Some are just about life. I find the delivery of a story to be an enjoyable way to share information. I hope you do also. I encourage you to tell more stories. In fact, if you have a story you’d like to tell, join me on…

Yesterday was WhipperSnapper Wednesday. That was the theme of the daily email (The T2 eBlast!) that goes out to our Training Tribe members. The message was Get. Younger. Today. That was no joke and the tips and motivation the members received related to the training we are doing this month. We are in the Strength Training Block and we’re working…

The PBD is now the EBD! Hey there and before I explain that statement, I have a small favor to ask. If you listen to this pod, and enjoy it or have a comment/question, reach out to me via email or on Instagram (contact info is below). I’m working on a crowdsourcing project for a new book, and your feedback…

In today’s brief discussion I talk about things going on in our community and how I am inspired and motivated by engaging with our clients and audience. Fitness tips, informative videos, and other tasty tidbits are in today’s show. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve…

This episode could also be entitled “How to Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift!” The Big Three Lifts are an historical foundation of exercise programming. Athletic conditioning and fitness has borrowed these movements from powerlifting and bodybuilding for many decades. An extremely frequently asked question in The Lifetime Athlete Community is “Should I do those lifts, and if so&#...

It’s the return of the R3 show! Today I Rant, Rave, and Ramble about the process of achieving goals in health, fitness, athletics, and LIFE! I recap a recent discussion with my colleague and great friend Danette Snyder. There’s chitchat about motivation, client selection, and prosperous relationships. Then I go into detail about how Danette and I are helping each…

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…

In this episode I respond to some listener comments and questions regarding my shoulder rehabilitation journey. I also introduce the concept of Fatrophy. This then leads into a discussion on being athletic but not healthy versus being healthy but not athletic. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping…

Today I’m joined by my friend and colleague Amy Pakula, who is a returning guest on the show. In this episode, Amy and I discuss the evolution of physical therapy practice, both in global terms as well as regarding our personal career paths. If you are a PT, healthcare professional, coach, or trainer — or anyone who is seeking or…

In this mailbag episode we discuss several questions from our listeners and Lifetime Athlete community. Should you sign up for an event in the future to keep you motivated and consistent in training? Or should you wait until you are nearing peak shape to pick an event? When a muscle feels tight, do you stretch it, stretch elsewhere, or look…

No Days Off! What’s it mean to you? In this episode I discuss the concept of no days off in training and describe the viewpoint we utilize at The Lifetime Athlete. I think you’ll find this philosophy to be both inspiring and entertaining. Thanks for joining me today! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and…

This is an interesting story that describes a personal journey…shooting with a recoil-sensitive shoulder. This is Part 1 of perhaps several, and in this episode I discuss how I acquired a shoulder which is now extremely sensitive to recoil and how I’ll progress in my shooting endeavors. If you are a hunter or shooter, you’ll really appreciate this, especially if…

What’s new for 22 at TLA? Lots of new energy and program upgrades, that’s what. I’m so thankful for such a wonderful community and I can barely wait to get started on some of this year’s projects. In fact, they’ve already started. I hope you are kicking off an amazing New Year and if I can help you with your…

This is a fantastic episode and an amazing story. John Bozzella joins me today to discuss his journey in 2021. After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, surgery, and recovery…John trained himself into top shape, not just meeting his goals but exceeding them. His is an inspirational tale for Lifetime Athletes at every level. I know you will thoroughly enjoy visiting…

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…

The journey of any Lifetime Athlete has many turns, ups, and downs. But we keep on keeping on. In today’s episode I have a conversation about injury, surgery, rehab, training, and the passion for life with Brady Wiseman. The title states that there is advice for shoulder surgery patients, and that’s indeed true, but this show is rich with wisdom…

Sometimes you have great fortune in this life. You get to hang out with cool people. People who bring you up, and who inspire you to do the same for others. This is how it goes with Tammy Walker, my friend, colleague, and training partner for many years. Tammy is a Renaissance woman who embodies and exemplifies the concept of…

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 combine tips and techniques relating to the conditioning and gear we discussed in Parts 1 and 2, while telling a few stories of great adventures in the field. I hope you find this show to be equal parts informative and entertaining! Remember, backcountry hunters are the original athletes, you can and should train for your sport,…

Here’s wishing you a great holiday. In addition to expressing my gratitude for YOU, I’m offering a few shopping tips for Lifetime Athletes and a preview to some exciting upcoming content at TLA! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport…

In this episode I have the privilege of discussing the Backpacking Athlete with engineer, data scientist and BackpackingLight.com founder, Ryan Jordan. Ryan and I cover physical preparation, gear, ethics, and life enrichment as it revolves around ultralight backcountry travel. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and&#823...