Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life

Brandon and Bethany Price, co-directors of the Huntsman World Senior Games cycling event, join Kyle and Lil to introduce a brand new option for both cyclists and non-bikers alike. The bike tour event will give people the opportunity to see some of the wonders of the St. George, Utah, area and with an e-bike option, anyone can do it. Kyle and Lil also talk about how you can get a registration fee w...

Today we chat with Camille Clawson of Intermountain LiveWell Center about how ALL of our body's  systems are interconnected.  There is some compelling research on the subject that suggests our consciousness doesn't come only from our brain cells but from all cells in our body, which might explain why exercise helps with depression and why our gut health is so involved in immunity. Kyle a...

Today, John “Rosey” Rosander, the Director of Sports for the Huntsman World Senior Games joins us to talk about what to look for at the 35th Anniversary Games. Kyle and Lil also talk about this anniversary year including how to win one of 35 registration fee waivers that will be made available throughout the registration season. Listen to hear how you can enter to get your registration fee waived....

In today's  episode Mayda Jones talks about the importance of keeping yourself hydrated. It turns out it's kind of a big deal from your body to your brain, we need to be drinking water. In addition, Kyle and Lil share some of the foods of the healthiest people on earth. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail

Today the crew has the privilege to visit with Marianne Hamilton, newly crowned Ms. Senior Universe. Marianne is a friend of the Games and also serves as the Sports Director for both Race Walking and Power Walking and just a few weeks ago earned her crown in the Ms. Senior Universe pageant, held in Las Vegas Nevada. She shares some behind the scenes stories of the pageant as well as the connection...

Today, we had the privilege to once again chat with Master’s 24-Time Track and Field World Champion, Joy Upshaw. What an optimistic and inspiring individual. Joy shares some of the joys of competition, as well as how she works through injuries. She talks about what motivates her and the best part of getting older as a senior athlete. In addition, Kyle and Lil talk about the new workout of plogging...

Since the last episode was published, we lost our founder, mentor and friend, John Morgan. Kyle and Lil take a moment to remember John, sharing some personal stories about him. If you have a story to share about John Morgan, we’d love to hear it. Drop us a line at hello@seniorgames.net . Kyle and Lil also had a great visit with Glen Irion, record breaking high jumper at the Huntsman World Senior G...

Kyle and Lil share some thoughts on eating flexitarian as a lifestyle. This plant-first, meat-as-an-afterthought approach carries significant health benefits. Then, they get into the “meat” of the show with Bob Welty, a long-time athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Bob began swimming at a young age and was good enough to get a scholarship where he swam in college. After graduating as an ar...

Kyle and Lil chat with repeat guest, Ryan Otterson. Ryan is currently an Exercise Physiologist at Intermountain’s LiVe Well Center and was recently made the Clinical Supervisor over the team there.  He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Utah Valley University and more recently earned a Master’s degree in Sports Performance and Conditioning from Southern Utah University. He shares...

Kyle and Lil chat about a few ideas to help us stay on track with our eating and weight loss New Year’s Resolutions. Since it’s also our thirty fifth anniversary, we thought you might like to hear how the Games were founded as well as a few ways that we’ll be celebrating all year long. Send us Fan Mail

We all have a few habits that are probably aging us faster that we’d like. Kyle and Lil share a few simple changes that we can make to slow down the aging process. They also share a word-for-word story from Rosemary Olsen, a swimmer at the 2021 Games. It’s an incredible story that we knew we had to share with you. Send us Fan Mail

Last week we shared the account of Rosemary Olsen and her first experience at the Huntsman World Senior Games in 2021. In this episode, we visit with Rosemary and two of her brand newest friends, Cindy Gilmore and Linda DeSanders and how they lived up to the ideals of fostering worldwide peace, health and friendship. This is a great show, don’t miss it. Send us Fan Mail

Mary Pershall graduated from Dixie State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She currently works with the Intermountain LiVe Well Center as an exercise therapist. She is passionate about strength training and helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals. Today she talks with Kyle and Lil about our emotional hang ups with food and why giving moral labels of “good...

Did you know that we offered Rugby for the first time at the Huntsman World Senior Games this year? You did? Well, find out how it all went. We visit with our Directors Jeffrey Owens and Ray Green about the behind-the-scenes details of the event. Kyle and Lil also share few fun and zany sport championships that are currently taking place around the world… There’s some crazy stuff going on out ther...

The title says it all, doesn’t it? There are significant and prolific health benefits to being grateful. Kyle and Lil review just a few science-based benefits and then each of the staff members of the Huntsman World Senior Games shares what they are grateful for. We would be grateful if you gave this show a listen and then a rating.  Send us Fan Mail

Irene is the Vice President of the Great Salt Lake Rowing Club. Irene says she fell in love with rowing while living in Connecticut some fifteen years ago.  What was supposed to be a recreational pastime quickly turned into a six-day-a-week training schedule and competitions up and down the East Coast.  Irene is also the director for the indoor rowing event at the Huntsman World Senior Games, whic...

Did you know that all the little things you do throughout the day, and we mean the little things, like fidgeting, chewing gum and walking to the restroom can all add up to activity that keeps us healthy? NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis is the concept and our guest, Tiffany Gust explains all about it on this episode of The Active Life. Kyle and Lil also share a few tips on how t...

Rick Barry III is truly a basketball legend. He played in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in history by the NBA, he ranks among the most prolific scorers and all-around players in basketball history and is the only one to lead the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in points per game in a season. Barry also is th...

The Games are over, but we thought it might be fun to get some insights on how things went from our very own Director of Sports, John “Rosey” Rosander. He shares his thoughts on the new sports added this year including the ones he actually participated in. Kyle and Lil also share some hot tips on how to avoid the traditional holiday weight-gain that plagues so many of us. Send us Fan Mail

John Wunderli has been associated with The Huntsman World Senior Games from the very beginning. In fact, at 47 years old, he was the attorney who worked on the organizational bylaws as well as the tax exempt status for the Games. He serves on the board of trustees and is a Hall of Fame inductee. On top of all that, and maybe most importantly, he is an athlete at the Games and this year was awarded...

The 2021 Huntsman World Senior Games are approaching the half-way mark. Kyle and Lil share their favorite moments (so far) and have a chat with Steve Hammond who is currently competing for his very first time. Check out this fun show. Send us Fan Mail

Anne Abernathy has spent her life inspiring people with her incredible story of perseverance and determination. She we introduced to the luge in her 30s and fully embraced the adrenaline-inducing, fast-flying winter sport. Six Olympic games later, she has some stories to tell. Get a sneak peak of this year’s opening ceremonies when Kyle and Lil chat with Anne about what it takes to “keep on tickin...

For this pre-Games show, Kyle and Lil give you a behind the scenes peek at what it takes, year-round, to pull the Huntsman World Senior Games together.  You'll hear things you didn't know about organizing the event. In addition, they also give a highlight on the second largest sport at the Games, volleyball. Send us Fan Mail

Today’s guest is one of our amazing athletes. Sylvia Sawyer has played in the Games every year since 1990. That makes 30 years of competing in the Games. She is an incredibly accomplished racquetball player, has been nationally ranked and will be inducted into the Huntsman World Senior Games Hall of Fame this year.  Kyle and Lil also give an overview of Tennis at the Games. Send us Fan Mail

Jim Demet is a longtime friend of the Huntsman World Senior Games. From Salt Lake City, Utah, Jim has been involved in the game since 1991. He’s competed in a variety of sports including cycling, road races, track and field, swimming, and putting it all together, the triathlon. He is an ambassador of the games and was inducted into the Huntsman world Senior Games Hall of Fame in 2006. And this yea...