Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life

Our skin is the largest organ on our body. It’s obviously the most exposed to danger as well. Dr. Steven Peine, a Board–Certified Dermatologist talks about how to protect our skin, especially from the sun. That’s important as we roll into summer. Kyle and Lil also chat about the best fruits to add to our diets. Send us Fan Mail

Our dietary needs change as we get older. One of the things we need more of is protein. After the age of 30, our bodies muscle mass decreases each decade. Protein is vital to help fight that decline. Registered dietitian, Christi Benton, shares her insights into why we need to raise our protein game and how to go about it. Kyle and Lil also chat about how being adventurous is good for our overall...

Today’s guest, Marianne Hamilton, is not only a good friend to the Huntsman World Senior Games, but she is just a good friend period. She is our director of Race Walking and Power Walking at the Games, two sports at which she excels as an athlete. She is an accomplished writer, was recently crowned Miss Senior Italy Universe and she’s a regular on the show. Perhaps most triumphant of all, she’s a...

Mike Miller, Regional Manager for the Alzheimer's Association, finishes his three part series on Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive health. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month and this episode is a great way to kick it off. You can get more information on Alzheimer's and dementia at https://www.alz.org/ . Kyle and Lil also share a few tips on how to boost your all-important meta...

Gene Dykes broke the marathon world record for aged 70-plus runners in 2:54:23 in Jacksonville, Florida. He got 2:58:50 in the 2019 Boston marathon. In late 2017, he ran three 200 milers in a three-month period, and then a 50 miler and 100 miler early in 2018. He started 2019 the same way, with the Arches Ultra 50 Miler in Moab in late January, and then the 200-mile Delirious Western Endurance Sce...

In every community there are underutilized resources for seniors. Today Mina Wayman and Mykin Higbee share some of the ways seniors can connect with each other as well as with valuable help in their own communities. You an access many of these resources at eldercare.acl.gov Kyle and Lil also share some tips to lower your blood pressure. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Rhett Frei is a licensed physician in St. George, Utah. He is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine and today shares some simple, accessible ideas on how to strengthen your immune system through physical activity, proper nutrition, adequate sleep and staying socially connected, even during this time of social distancing. Simple, easy things that each of us can use right now. K...

If we’re not careful, we can let fear and anxiety get the best of us. James Garret is a highly respected brain specialist who, among so many other things, has spoken on stages ranging from Harvard to TEDx. His work has been featured by The New York Times, FastCompany, and Harvard Business Review. He's a content creator and course builder and his course on the science of Habits, Productivity,...

It seems like it’s hard to remember, but there was a time when we were free to travel and have adventures. I'm confident we’ll get there again. But in the meantime, David Nelson shares his experience of hiking the entire 500 miles of El Camino de Santiago in the mountains of Spain. His trek was much more than a hike, but an experience never to be forgotten. In addition, Kyle and Lil share a c...

We all want to live our best life. Your overall approach to exercise and fitness can make a difference. Today’s guest, Rachel Prairie, is an expert in functional aging. She shares what that means and more importantly how it could help you age better.  Kyle and Lil also share a few thoughts about when is the best time to work out (it is morning by the way) and what to do if you’re just not a “morni...

Like it or not, fun to talk about or not, each of us will be touched whether directly or indirectly by Alzheimer’s disease. Mike Miller, the  Regional Manager for the Alzheimer's Association shares some interesting and even exciting news on the research front of this debilitating disease. Blood tests, lifestyle changes and gender issues, we cover it all. Kyle also shares a few thoughts on los...

Let’s be honest, life transitions can be tricky. Steve Wilson knows a thing or two about transitions. A former CEO of a hospital, cancer survivor, author and now retiree, he has a much to share about what he calls NEXTing. Listen as he talks about what’s next. Also… it would be disingenuous to not acknowledge that this COVID-19 thing is really stressful. Kyle and Lil share three things that might...

Today Kyle and Lil visit with first time Huntsman World Senior Games athlete, Suzanne Suzanne Leonelli. It turns out the Suzanne learned about the Games a few years ago when she was too young to compete. But in 2019 she turned 50 and with a personal invitation from her friend, she chose a sport and made the plunge. Listen in to hear her experience. In additional Kyle and Lil also share a few of th...

Today Kyle introduces his new official co-host of the Active Life, the ineffable Lil Barron. The two visit with Mark Miller of the Alzheimer’s Association about four simple things each of us can do to combat cognitive decline. Mark also talks about a few things to keep in mind for caretakers as well as those suffering with Alzheimer’s during this corona virus outbreak. There’s some really good stu...

No matter the situation, we all want to perform at our best, be in the “zone.” We’ve been there, whether in a high stakes basketball game or bowling that third strike at the lanes, where everything just clicks and it all comes together. But what if we could systematically and consistently get there? What if we could teach ourselves to get in the “zone” at will? This week’s guest, Dr. Debra Crews s...

One of the realities that we deal with as we grow older is muscle loss. We can plan to lose 3% to 5% of our muscle mass each decade after the age of 30. Often overlooked in that loss of muscle is our loss of power, the ability to move a given load quickly. We need to have muscle power. Exercise physiologist, Ryan Otterson shares several resistance training techniques that any of us can do to maint...

It’s one of the hardest things in the world to do. How do you change your behavior? Many of us try and fail, not because we don’t have the will power, but because we don’t know the science behind behavioral change. Dr. Robert Kramer is a clinical psychologist who specializes in personal motivation and today on the Active Life he shares some research-based principles that can help any of us succeed...

Dr. Tim Hollingshead started his medical career in podiatry and he’s expanded his expertise into a wide range of topics, including nutrition and supplementation. Today, we learn from him about CBD, a non-psychoactive element of the cannabis plant. Just what is it? What is it used for? What could it have to do with me? All questions that we’ll answer on today’s show. Kyle and Jeff also share some r...

There are a lot of different exercise programs out there. Tabata training is one of the most popular forms of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). It consists of eight rounds of high-intensity exercises in a specific 20-seconds-on, 10-seconds-off interval. It only takes four minutes to complete a Tabata circuit. The great thing is that you can start where you are and build from there. Master F...

Today Kyle and Lil visit with Joel Deceuster of the Intermountain LiVe Well Center. We talk about roses (Joel is a Rosarian with the American Rose Society), and the importance of having a hobby or passion that keeps you engaged. We also visit about the four rules of aging actively and how you can apply them in your daily life starting today. Lil and Kyle also touch on 5 ways you can know that you’...

Andy Steinfeldt might have been a late bloomer when it comes to senior sports. He didn’t run his first organized race until he was 63 years old. But in some ways he’s more than compensated for any lost time. With physical and mental toughness, he’s set some almost unbelievable age-group world records that might blow your mind. How about a 38 minute plank at age 72? Don’t miss this show. Andy is am...

Today Kyle and Jeff visit with chiropractor, Lance Loller, about the importance of spinal health. Simple things like ensuring you have good posture can go a  long way in keeping your back healthy and strong. If you have an injury, the timing of treatment can be important. In addition, we also visit about a surprising link between added sugar consumption and depression. Check it out. Send us Fan Ma...

Today we visit with Cognitive Wellness Specialist Kelli Charlton about brain health. She has a six item checklist that can help each of us keep the brain in our heads healthy and functioning. She’s got some pretty good stuff to share. Kyle and Jeff also touch briefly on a few easy things we can do to lower our list for cancer. For additional resources about cognitive wellness, visit https://senior...

We ALL want to be happy and healthy. So much so, that sometime we just take it for granted. With the New Year in mind, Kyle and Jeff talk about seven easy things that we can all do to truly live the active life. The list is of course not all-inclusive, but does includes some solid advice like: be positive, get enough sleep and eat your fruits and vegetables. Listen in to hear more. Send us Fan Mai...

With a new year upon us, Kyle and Jeff talk about the most resolved resolution of every year. You guessed it. It's to drop a few pounds. Well, we talk about three sustainable ways to lose the weight and maybe even keep it off for good. In addition, we visit with Allen Christensen, Operations Manager at the St. George, LiVe Well Center, about using mindfulness to reduce the stress in your dail...