The Lifetime Athlete

The word Anthropometrics comes from the Greek roots of human shape and studying its design. Understanding anthropometrics begins with recognizing your skeletal diameter (bone thickness) and joint mobility. Appreciating these parameters helps you to select exercise and design programming for optimal results. You can learn about your own anthropometrics, and much more in my new book AnimalFIT. Grab...

Stiffness is a word that has several definitions. It’s poorly understood among some in the athletic and fitness community. However, most coaches and conditioning specialists understand the value of athletic stiffness. That’s what PK & I discuss today. We define stiffness and introduce some simple physics to help you gain an appreciation for the quality that is crucial for the&#8230...

Take your training outside! As in, get some of your peeps, joint the Training Tribe, and head into the great outdoors with your FittKitts! Outdoor group training, with a team, using scientific principles, is the ticket! In this episode, you’ll learn how to prepare for and design outdoor workouts that are incredible. The Lifetime Athlete Training Tribe is heading out…

Physiologic age versus chronologic age…what a concept! The thought that you could look, feel, and perform younger than what’s on your driver’s license is powerful. And it’s true. The fountain of youth is the maintenance of ELASTICITY, and this is athleticism defined in a vibrant, youthful manner. Sprinting and jumping are the key. Adding acceleration, max velocity, change o...

This episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast features an introduction to somatotypes. Do you know what kind of body type you have, and how you can leverage it for your best health and performance? Listen in and learn more! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve…

Would you like to learn how to reset your metabolism? Want to restore your health, lose weight, and create a great platform from which your training can be most effective. Have a listen to this episode and enjoy! Also, if you’d like to read more about the metabolic reset within the Planet (earth) Based Diet, check out this article. This…

Here’s some straight talk to help you achieve your goals and understand the why, the what, the how, and the when of aerobic exercise. Whether you are an endurance beast, a team sport athlete, or a dedicated fitness enthusiast, this pod is rich with pearls of wisdom to help you support your health and your performance. Once you know the…

Spring is here! With the warmer and longer days comes the sight of many people getting out and ramping up their running. Team sport athletes, sprinters, and distance runners are diving into their programs and building up. This episode goes over the simple steps that you can use to get more out of your running this year. Run better. Run…

Hello Outstanding One! This show is all about the Big Rock. That one thing that is necessary to make progress and get results. It’s how to be more consistent with your training! In this episode, PK & I chop up the topic and offer some helpful suggestions that you can use to start crushing your goals this spring…and beyond. Also,…

Warning…this is a tongue-in-cheek topic. In today’s discussion, PK & I review a number of key considerations that you might omit from your training if your goal was in fact to tear your hamstring. Hopefully, you’ll get a laugh at the same time you learn some important tips for performance and health. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by…

Healthcare in America has many pros and cons. In this episode, PK & I discuss some of those aspects and share some ideas and opinions. In relating to the concept of The Lifetime Athlete, a society of healthy/fit people is one component in the creation of a healthier healthcare system. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete…

Interference and crossover are two key considerations in any training program. Does one type of training interfere with or inhibit my gains in another? Or can there be a crossover effect in which supplemental conditioning or cross training enhances my outcomes? All this and more in this episode of the pod. Thanks for listening and let me know if you…

Another great listener Q & A show! PK & I answer questions from the audience on several great topics: What’s the difference between hopping and jumping? Just what is “prehab” and how is it used? What is the difference between flexibility and mobility…and how do they relate to agility? This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching…

That’s a great question and it actually has multiple answers. “It depends” is how many of those answers begin and that’s related to the context of daily function, body type, age, and sport/position. PK & I discuss the definition of strength, how it’s developed, and how we can maintain it through the lifespan. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you…

Coaching a Lifetime Athlete involves some very important considerations. In today’s discussion, PK & I review a number of concepts that lead to long term success in the coaching relationship, and in athletic prowess. Much of this episode stems from a conversation I recently had with a client who helped me flesh out the topic. This show includes several pearls…

How much should you be able to sprint, jog, or walk? The answer may surprise you and it lies in this exciting episode of the Pod. Thanks for listening and you are Awesome! 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…

This episode is a companion to the recent blog post at thelifetimeathlete.com entitled CrossFit vs Spartan vs Hyrox…Who is the Fittest? The topic we explored in today’s discussion was centered around the recent championship events in each of the three sports which occurred in late 2020. There some amazing and inspiring examples of athleticism in these events. PK and I…

Hey, welcome to 2021 and I sure hope you have a great one. It’s that time of year when many of us focus in on getting healthier, eating a bit cleaner, and launching into programs and goals. That stated, many folks want or need to reset their metabolism, or restore optimal metabolic function within their organism. Today’s episode is all…

In this episode I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Ruth Kack. We discuss a number of tips and strategies that can help you to achieve better training in 2021. Applying some of these principles can make your training more effective and enjoyable. Whether your goal is sports performance, weight loss, or health enhancement, there are some great points to…

Making our training flow naturally with the seasons can be a powerful consideration. This is different than using the periodization model of program design that emphasizes off/pre/peak/post seasons. Seasonality in Training is the strategic adjustment of sleep, intensity, volume, and nutrition to align with circadian biology. Applying the ancestral lens to athletics and fitness can be an absolute g...

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…

The force-velocity curve is a component of physics which is used extensively in peak performance athletic programming. Learn more and get more out of your training today! 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 or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body…

This week I had a great conversation with my friend and fellow hunter/Lifetime Athlete Greg Keller. We discussed the historical origin of hunting as the first sport and hunters as apex athletes. We went on to have a conversation about the unique demands of backcountry hunting, training for that sport, and reverence toward game in the field to freezer to…

The concept of knee versus hip dominance in athletes is an intriguing one. Determining which joint strategy your body prefers to utilize, based on anatomy and training, can provide useful information in both conditioning and performance. In this episode, PK & I discuss what these dominant patterns look like, how you can easily figure out which one you use most,…

It’s Thanksgiving week and I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. This episode is about expressing gratitude. PK and I share some thankful thoughts about the podcast, our clients, and the field of human performance. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic…