Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life

Today’s guest is fitness blogger, cancer survivor, all around amazing woman Marilyn Matevia. She maintains the blog 50 is the New Forte, sharing health and wellness along with inspiration about active aging. We had a ball visiting with her and we think you will relate with what she has to say. You can read her blog at https://50forte.com/ . On top of that, Kyle and Lil share a few thoughts on how...

Today Kyle and Lil tackle added sugar in our diets. The sweet stuff is everywhere. But this dynamic duo share a few tips that can help us cut back on it and not feel OVERLY deprived.  They also talk about the upcoming 2021 Huntsman World Senior Games and how it might look a little different, but more importantly, how it will look as good as it ever has. Check this one out. Send us Fan Mail

Jason Ranoa and Brandon Price are the brand new cycling directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Both bring a wealth of experience to the sport. They share some thoughts on safe cycling, how to get into cycling for beginners and some cool things they are working on for the Games this year. In addition, Kyle and Lil talk about a few things that we can add to our diet to help us get the most o...

Our guest today is Jonathan Taylor. Jonathan has been in the health and fitness field for over fifteen years. He has trained all different populations including athletes, adults, and individuals with chronic pain, as well as coming back from injury. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, movement coach, fitness and movement educator, as well as a dedicated practitioner. Today he s...

Our guest today is Dr. Douglas Howard. Dr. Howard has been keenly interested in health care since the young age. He’s studied wellness all around the world including Homeopathy in Germany, Chiropractic in the United States, and Medicine in Russia. In 1996, he turned much of his time and efforts to researching the healing powers of food. Seeing successful healing through food at Pavlov University h...

Today’s guest is Camilla Clawson.  She is a Clinical Exercise Therapist for Intermountain Healthcare as well as an adjunct professor at Dixie State University, where she teaches Aquatic Fitness and Dance Fitness.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance Management (Exercise Science) in 2004 from Weber State University and is working on her master’s from Grand Canyon University in Mental...

Marianne Hamilton has an incredible story about how she became an athlete despite thinking that title could never apply to her. She’s a world-class racewalker, competing around the nation. She’s also a cancer survivor, a trainer, founder of the local wine tasting club and frankly just a really good friend as well. In this episode she shares some insights into goal setting, being kind (to yourself...

When it comes to a good old fashioned work-out exercise, which is better, jumping rope or running? It turns out that it depends on a few different factors. Thereare pros and cons to each. Tune in to find out which one might be best for you. Kyle and Lil  also visit with friend and co-worker Lorie Swaydan about her experience with eBikes and whether or not you should join the electronic-assisted re...

What if your “core” had less to do with your abs and more to do with your pelvis? It’s an interesting thought, but one that might change the way you think about your workouts or aging actively. Dr. Dave Middleton has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology as well as one in Human Biology. He’s also a Doctor of Chiropractic. He’s an athletic trainer as well as the owner of Southern Utah Chiropractic and h...

Allen Christiansen is the Operations Manager for the St. George LiVe Well Center and has a some simple, targeted activities that you can do each day, just as you wake up and right before bedtime, that can teach you how to be more optimistic.  It's very practice advice that anyone can put into practice right now! Kyle and Lil also share a few things to reduce your chance of dementia and Alzhei...

Sandra Zerner is a multi-year athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games where she has tried her hand at multiple sports. She has developed an integrated program to help people, kids especially, to know the value of just being a good person and she’s a advocate for facing your fears with courage and determination. Kyle and Lil also take a few minutes and share an idea or two on some resolutions th...

Over the past several months, we’ve had the chance to visit some of the incredible amazing people on the Fittest 50 Over 50 list. We’ve had some good ones. Today, joining us all the way from France, is the man who is occupying the number one position for the men in the Fittest 50 over 50. Anthony Phillipe has been competing in triathlons for 30 years now!  He’s competed and traveled all over the w...

Dan King is a retired entrepreneur, which might be a topic of another time, but today we’re going to focus on his success in athletics. Check this out… in 2011: World Masters Gold Medal for M50 in 8K Cross Country. IN 2012: Winner of CEO Challenges first ever “World’s Fittest CEO” competition. In 2015: M55 Gold Medal at US Cross Country Championships and Club National Cross Country Championship. A...

With a year full of false news and misinformation almost behind us, Kyle and Lil decided to take a look at few well-known myths about health and wellness that research has debunked this year. It’s a pretty fun show. Give it a listen. Send us Fan Mail

Today’s guest is Melany Palacio. Melany is a certified holistic nutritionist and the founder of Live Well Love Food Nutrition.  She is also certified as a Functional Diagnostic practitioner, certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and yoga sculpt instructor through CorePower Yoga.  She stays busy. Melany specializes in digestive health, stress-management, food se...

Did you know there are scientifically proven health benefits to being grateful? For example, did you know that gratitude can lessen aches and pains? It can, and a bunch of other stuff too. We’re going to share some of the benefits of just being thankful. In addition, the entire staff from the Huntsman World Senior Games join Kyle and Lil to share some of the things they are most thankful for this...

At 335 pounds, Sue Reynolds couldn’t walk a block, fit in a restaurant booth, or even tie her own shoes. After failing one diet after another, she tried to lose weight one more time, but this time she had a secret daydream - to finish a triathlon. That secret daydream gave purpose to her dieting and exercise, and she lost 200 pounds, finished her first triathlon (dead last), and fell in love with...

Today’s guest, Jody Wright, is the owner of Cool It! Cryotherapy and Massage located in St George, Utah. After working as a massage therapist for many athletes for over 20 years he discovered the amazing benefits of whole body cryotherapy. For five years the business has been a support to local athletes as well as those visiting the area for the Huntsman World Senior Games. He shares some of the b...

Today’s guest is Ernest Quiocho an Exercise Therapist from Southern California. He graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Dixie State University. In addition he is Fall Proof certified and a Health and Wellness activist. He shares some great insights into how to maintain your balanced as we age. Kyle and Lil also talk about the connection between hot flashes and heart problems i...

Today, Kyle and Lil take a deep dive into the projects that have kept us all busy at the Huntsman World Senior Games during this time out. There’s some fun stuff going on that you’ll want to know about. Also as a Halloween bonus, they take a look at the “healthiest” Halloween candies, with an emphasis on the irony. This is a good show. Give it a listen.  Send us Fan Mail

Today’ guest is another on our incredible list of The Fittest 50 Over 50. Bill Grundler is no stranger to the sweat and sore muscles of a good workout, along with all the other benefits. In high school he was a wrestler, taking state, and then continued in college until his career was cut short due to injury his senior year. After college Bill competed in triathlons and lifeguard events. And then...

Today’s guest is yet another on our fantastic list of the Fittest 50 Over 50 . Susan Ingraham comes from San Antonio, Texas where she grew up in a very active family. As a youth she rotated from volleyball to water polo to dance and swimming among other sports. Her active life didn’t stop as she got older. Today she still feels grateful that she can still compete in multiple sports such as swimmin...

Jeffery Kennedy of the LiVe Well Center St. George, specializes in cardiac rehabilitation and … golf as fitness. Check out what he has to share in the latest episode of The  Active Life podcast. Also, Kyle and Lil share a few reasons why it might be time to kick the soda habit. Send us Fan Mail

Today’s guest is John Ouweleen, a former New Jersey State Police Trooper who says he stayed active because of his job, but his later athletic achievements went well beyond that. In 2006, at the age of 66, he ran his first marathon and won his age group. Ouweleen has since completed 34 marathons, including 12 Boston Marathons, where he achieved 1st place in 2014 and 2019 in his age group. And that’...

Sixty-eight year old rock climber, Dierdre Wolownick is simply amazing. Deirdre was born in New York City. She was a school teacher for 44 years, making a difference in the lives of countless students.  After she retired, her son Alex (That’s Alex Honnold of the film Free Solo fame.), introduced her to mountain climbing. She began training at age 57, but it wasn’t long before she had conquered man...