The Lifetime Athlete

A salute to the original Lifetime Athlete…the Hunter! In this hunting season preview, I offer some tips and suggestions to help you get the most out of your season. Physical preparation, gear, recovery, logistics and more are covered in the discussion. Mountain athletes of any type, be that backcountry skiers, mountain bikers, thru-hikers, and others will benefit from this sage…

In this episode I discuss some recent research and related topics. We are looking at brand new data on lifespan in the U.S., running shoes with respect to pronation-related injuries, and running workload metrics. 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…

The title says it all! (R)Evolutionary Training Principles are secrets to your success. An evolution in thinking can contribute to a revolution in performance! 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 composition to get…

I’m often asked “If You Could Choose Only One Exercise”…which one would it be. That’s the topic of today’s discussion and I think you will enjoy it. Thanks for listening! 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&...

Words for Lifetime Athletes to Live By…now here’s a list of pearls of peak performance wisdom you don’t want to miss! 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 composition to get lean, healthy, shredded,…

Choosing the right exercises for YOU is what it’s all about. Exercise selection is a science as well as an art form. In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, I cover many of the considerations in exercise selection that can help you to avoid injury and achieve better results. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime…

Your mileage my vary…and so will mine. This episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast delves into the topics of athletic fitness and athletic longevity from two interesting perspectives. First…how can you get the best mileage out of your body over your lifespan? Second…how does the ability to run one mile relate to that first question? This podcast was brought to…

It’s really not a mystery! This episode explains the case of the disappearing buttock! It also includes tips on motivation, summer training, and shout-outs to our community members. 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…

As part of the Fit for the Field backcountry hunter conditioning system, this summer I offered the first webinar of what appears (based on its popularity) to be a regular event…the Lifetime Hunter Summit. The FftF program is an online course available now and while it is a great training program for practically any person, at any time of year,…

Lately I’ve been in a rabbit hole studying longevity versus quality of life, and comparing performance to basic functional abilities. I’ve been examining the available literature on these topics as well as trying to be an observant human in the midst of every person in my circle existing as a case study. The research is quite interesting to say the…

In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of visiting with Andrew Just, co-founder of Train Fitness. Andrew and I discussed the exciting new app from Train Fitness that uses AI to identify, track, and record resistance exercise. This product brings anaerobic training into the same technology-supported arena that aerobic athletes have enjoyed for decades. Listen in to see how…

In this episode I discuss a few considerations to use when selecting the ideal running shoe(s) for your needs. Midsole thickness, heel-to-forefoot differential, and toe box configuration are highlighted. Thanks for listening! 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…

This is really advice for every athlete, because we are all aging. Everyone is, can be, and should be an athlete. This episode discusses some interesting statistics and is filled with tips and suggestions to make you Hard to Kill…on the playing field and in the game of LIFE! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching…

Traveling and Training. Now there’s an interesting combo. When you are on a trip, maintaining your training can be interesting and challenging. In this episode, I discuss some tips and strategies that you can utilize to be more successful with your programming, even if you are on the road. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching…

It’s summer, and it’s time for outdoor training! In this episode, PK & I discuss the ins and outs (mainly the OUT-sides) of summer training. Learning how to take your fitness and supplemental sports workouts into the great outdoors, set up a group, and get amazing results are some of the takeaways from this podcast. Thanks for listening! This podcast…

In this episode of the pod, I discuss client case reports and how I help folks to solve problems and crush goals. Here are some of the goodies. Designing an off-season conditioning program for a female high school basketball player. Creating a pre-season training system for a male high school soccer player. Helping a dude in his late 40’s get…

Fit for the Field is Live! The ultimate conditioning system for the backcountry hunter and mountain athlete is live on the website. Fit for the Field has been upgraded and this online course can be previewed under the Education menu item. Simple, safe, effective, and affordable! FftF is awesome. Registration for this 12-week course is now open. Summer 2022 participants…

Functional Fitness Redefined…or at least revisited. In this episode I discuss the terms functional fitness, functional exercise, and functional training. What makes an exercise functional? How can you make your training more functional for your own needs and goals? This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve&#823...

Treating Symptoms Versus Causes is a challenge for athletes and clinicians alike. We need to acknowledge and address pain but our greater goal is always to treat the root cause of movement dysfunction. That’s what this episode is all about. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to…

Recovery is indeed magic. It’s the critical and often missing link in many peak performance programs. How to structure training, when to use high workloads, and how to fill in the time between big workouts most effectively are some of the topics covered in this episode. This is a must-listen for any serious fitness enthusiast or competitive athlete who wants…

The Training Tribe is moving into the Power Block. Some of the workouts are heading outdoors on grass. T2 members are working on moving more explosively and athletically. Some of this includes footwork. Drills, change of direction, acceleration, and other key moves. Footwork nomenclature is the topic of today’s discussion. Understanding the differences between hops, jumps, bounds, and leaps...

In today’s episode I visit with Joseph von Benedikt and we discuss many aspects of backcountry hunting. Joseph is a prolific writer, the host of The Backcountry Hunting Podcast, and one of the foremost authorities on shooting, hunting, and backcountry performance. Joseph and I covered many topics including: Stories of adventures in the backcountry. The adventurer’s mindset. Physical pr...

Oh what a great Mail Bag this is! I’ve got some amazing listener Q & A that includes the following: What TLA and Coach JZ are all about? How do you get rid of chronic pain once and for all? How do gait mechanics factor in to movement analysis throughout the body? What service is best for you at TLA…

The Amazing Lunge Pattern is indeed that. It’s a functional movement that serves well in both testing and training applications. In today’s episode, PK & I discuss some great points about the lunge, or split squat pattern. How it is representative of the gait pattern and can be used to isolate the early stance versus late stance stages. Clinical examples…

Taking your performance to the next level is indeed an art form. You have to get the 5 Components of Lifelong Health in place first. Those are food, movement, sleep, ergonomics, and awareness and you can present them in any order. Next, the 3 Essential Elements of Peak Performance (training, mindset, and recovery) must be addressed. But before you can…