Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life

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...

We get it. That competitive drive and the desire to play doesn't diminish just because we age. We still want to have fun, interact, push ourselves and feel the ecstasy of victory. Brandi Mitchell the founder of San Diego Soccer Women gets it too. She started San Diego Soccer Women a couple of years ago that aims to bring visibility to women playing soccer at older ages. She focuses on ages 30...

What do you know about Crossfit? Our guest, Lance Loller takes us through the whole thing. Listen in to see if your idea of the sport changes. Jeff and Derek also debunk some fitness myths that many of us have held onto for too long. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail

Athletes have been using ice baths for years to recover from hard workouts. But what if a cold bath isn't all it's cracked up to be? Jeff and Rosey share some research on the cold treatment and then talk with Huntsman World Senior Games athlete Susan Dommeyer who plays both badminton and pickleball. Send us Fan Mail

It's winter! That means cold weather and the holiday season. We've got you covered in both areas today on the Active Life. Jeff and Derek share some helpful tips about how to care for frostbite in the unlikely event that you get bit. Then we visit with registered dietitian Lucy Sorensen about how to avoid some of the pitfalls of holiday eating. Send us Fan Mail

There are so many health benefits to being grateful. Today, the staff of the Huntsman World Senior Games talks about what they are thankful for on this great day of Thanksgiving. Send us Fan Mail

Running is a great way to stay in shape. It's accessible, all you need is a pair of shoes. Most of us can find time for it if we really want to. There's the endorphins that flood our bodies, the "runner's high". It's good for your heart and in turn, good for your brain as well. It's a pretty good gig. But what about when winter roles around? Today, Kyle and Jeff...

Setting goals, formal or otherwise, is a part of life. Eric Johnson set a goal when he was in his early 40s to win 2,020 medals before the year 2020. It would require some dedication, some sacrifice, maybe a little bit of luck, but he felt like he could do it if he stayed on target and didn’t get injured. Kyle and Jeff visit with Eric about his journey and what it takes to have a 2020 vision. They...

Today Kyle and Jeff talk about the importance of zinc in your diet. Zinc is found in all of your tissues, and it's required for the metabolism of protein, fats, carbohydrates. It also stabilizes cells and organ structures, helps with thyroid function, is important for vision, blood clotting, wound healing, and immune function. In other words, it does a lot of stuff we need. On top of that we...

Kyle and Jeff talk about the short term AND the long term effects of eating all that Halloween candy and what happens once it enters the body. We also chat with John “Rosey” Rosander, the Director of Sports for the Huntsman World Senior Games about what it’s like to organize and arrange for 32 different sports, 130 different events and 63 different venues. You might find this peek behind the curta...

Can you reduce your waist size in just seven minutes? Kyle and Jeff talk about a study that says, “Yes, you can!” But there is a catch (Of course. There’s always a catch). Listen in to find out how. Ryan Solberg, an expert in exercise physiology, also joins us to talk about some of the lessons he’s learned from a few of his most successful clients. There’s some good stuff here. Check it out. Send...

Today Kyle and Jeff visit with Lance Lollar, a full time chiropractor who, listen to this, spent some of his time on the professional Mountain Biking circuit. But he didn’t stop there, more recently he competed and placed 9th in the nation at the 2016 Crossfit Games in the 55-59 age group. In addition, we talk about eating for longevity. What does it take to help us really live a long, full, activ...

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