Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life

Today’s guest is another one of our amazing athletes. Suzanne Leonelli is a repeat guest on the show. This year will be her third time as an athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games. She is also one of our sport directors, running social golf for us. She’s got a great perspective on why she participates and what the Games have meant to her.   Kyle and Lil also share everything you could ever wan...

Today’s guest is another one of our amazing athletes. Jenny Solyom grew up in Chicago, eventually migrated to Hurricane Utah. She’s an avid fisherman, love to shoot handguns and will compete in the Huntsman World Senior Games this year for her first time… oh and there’s one more thing. She’s going to be competing the 80-year-old bracket. Kyle and Lil also share some thought about HOW to start eati...

Huntsman World Senior Games athletes come from all around the world to COMPETE in the sport of their choice. But in addition to the competitions, there are so many other events that enhance the experience. We have the opening ceremonies, the pre-ceremonies BBQ Bash, the Concert & Celebration and new this year, the Friendship Festival. Kyle and Lil visit with the festival director and brand-new...

Nicole Fellows, P.A., gives us a great look at Lifestyle Medicine and how it might differ from a traditional approach to health care. She talks about the key pillars to healthy living being nutrition, physical activity, sleep, social connectedness, mental health and stress management, substance abuse and sexual health. Its pretty basic stuff, and yet so important. In addition, Kyle and Lil talk ab...

Cody Sipe and is the co-founder and vice president of The Functional Aging Institute. Cody has an extensive background in the fitness industry with 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, program director, exercise physiologist and club owner. In today’s episode, he visits with Kyle and Lil about how to achieve the life we all want to live. Remember that registration for...

First and foremost, a huge reminder that early bird registration ends on August 1. Now, with that fresh on your mind, Kyle and Lil share seven nutrient-rich foods that that can provide a natural energy boost. Check it out. Referenced article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/7-energy-boosting-foods-that-ll-perk-you-up-better-than-coffee/ss-AAWs7As?li=BBnba9O#image=1 Send us Fan Mail

Did you know that volunteering is actually good for your heart? I mean that organ that pumps blood throughout your body. Yeah, that heart. Giving of your time has all sorts of health benefits. Kyle and Lil share a few. In this episode we also visit with one of our best volunteers, Susi Lafaele. This is a fun one. Check it out. Send us Fan Mail

Cathy "CJ" Taylor has competed at the Huntsman World Senior Games 9 times and she’s already registered for her 10th time this year. She’ll be playing softball with the Jolico 70s. But long before the Games, CJ was playing ball everywhere she could. Her story is an amazing look at the love of the game and where it can take you. Also, Lil is out of town, but Kyle take a look at a few habit...

Interestingly enough, it turns out that the stuff in fruits and vegetables that give them their color is also good for cognitive health.  Those red strawberries and green brussel sprouts can keep your brain healthy. So make sure to eat the rainbow where your fruits and vegetables are concerned. Also, Susan Jones from the LiVeWell Center talks about how to avoid falls and the long term effects than...

Lisa Fisher had some pretty progressive and supportive parents in the 1960s when she was growing up. She was one of the “bridge generation” for Title IX. Today she continues to play sports and has already registered for the 2022 Huntsman World Senior Games. She’s got a great story. Check it out.   https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/these-5-foods-contain-plant-compounds-that-have-been-shown...

Competition during the Huntsman World Senior Games can take up a bunch of your time while in town. But, there is so much to do in the Greater Zion area that we want to let you know about. And while Kyle and Lil only scratched the surface, this episode should give you a base idea of things top plan for. In fact, you might consider staying an extra day or two. Check this one out. It's a fun one...

Today’s guest has competed at the Huntsman World Senior Games for 12 years and she’s already registered for all three events in racewalking. She is the founder and publisher of the online magazine Slowpoke Divas, and while it’s been a little while, Bonnie Parish-Kell is also a repeat guest on the Active Life. Kyle and Lil share how you can enter to win a registration fee waiver for the 2022 Huntsm...

Sharon Cleveland, on a whim, entered an essay contest from Frito Lay on something she was never “gonna” give up. She happens to be an incredible softball player, competing for 12 years at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Well, she won the essay contest and has some incredible advice for all of us about not giving up on the things we love. Kyle and Lil share a few vegetables that have more protein...

Chanda Vaniman is an Exercise Physiologist from Intermountain Health Care’s LiVe Well Center.  In today’s episode, she shares how mindfulness might help you get a better night’s sleep. She even walks you through a mindfulness exercise that might leave you more relaxed. Kyle and Lil share a few foods that “pretty bad for your heart.” Send us Fan Mail

Cindy Gilmore is a 13-year athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games. She’s a swimmer and a swim coach and she is joined by Bruce Schroeder, an 8-year athlete at the Games. Both are instrumental in staring the Trailblazer Masters swim group and are committed to helping Masters swimming grow and thrive. They explain how being a Masters swimmers is easier than you might think. Kyle and Lil and Lil...

Margie Manuele is a certified CNA and a true caregiver in every sense of the word. Julie Schaefer has 10 years in the senior living industry as a manager/acquisition team manager and 2 years as an Activity Professional. Both women share some insights into mental health and active aging. In addition, Kyle and Lil share a touching letter from a committed Huntsman World Senior Games athlete. Send us...

Bob Cottrell is a first-time athlete at the Huntsman World Senior Games. He shares not only his first-year experience at the Games, but also some of his experiences as a masters and senior athlete as well. Kyle and Lil remember our founder John H Morgan, and share a few testimonials from people who have been impacted by the Games. Send us Fan Mail

Kyle and Lil share some research on the Mediterranean Diet and how it might be a mood lifter. They also visit with Adam Ballenger from Intermountain Health Care’s LiVe Well Center about how to keep doing what you love to do. Referenced Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/this-eating-habit-may-improve-your-mood-new-study-suggests/ar-AAWvuX1?ocid=EMMX&cvid=67093b612e54478ea8d4977c...

Last time on The Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life, we talked with Games athlete Fred Davis about a herculean effort by he and his partner in the 2021 Games racquetball tournament. Frank’s partner had severely injured himself, but was determined to soldier on. Meanwhile Frank worked hard to help cover the court. You remember that, right? Well today we get to talk to his partner, Tad Calliste...

Alan Hammerand has been competing in table tennis at the Huntsman World Senior Games for the past six years. He’s also registered to compete in the 2022 Games, ready to go. Allan has not only won many matches, but has also won many friends over the years. Check out his story. Kyle and Lil also share a bit about how to cut some of the sugar out of our diets. Send us Fan Mail

Huntsman World Senior Games athlete, Frank Davis has competed at the event 24 times in a variety of sports. Most recently he’s excelled at racquetball. Today he shares an amazing story of dedication and grit. His doubles partner, crashing into a wall attempting return a volley, broke his shoulder in four places, but the two were determined to persevere. Tune in to hear how it all turned out. Kyle...

Allan Christensen from the LiVe Well Center of Intermountian Health Care takes an unflinching look at exercise and why we need to get on the bandwagon.  Kyle and Lil take a look at gut health and why that’s important as well. Referenced Article:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/your-digestive-system-isn-t-the-only-thing-to-suffer-when-your-gut-bacteria-is-out-of-whack/ar-AAVSmxj?ocid=EM...

Ron Sereika is a volleyball player who has competed at the Games for 13 years. He, Kyle and Lil have a great chat about the ups and downs of organizing and playing tournaments in senior sports. It’s a real behind the scenes look. We think you’ll enjoy it. Kyle and Lil also share some foods that help you keep the pounds off after you turn 50. Fun stuff. Referenced article:  https://www.msn.com/en-u...

Today’s guest is one of our amazing athletes. Deena Millecam is a 5-year cyclist at the Games. Her husband talked her into trying it and they did it together until in 2017 he passed away, just a few days before the Games. She thought her competitive cycling days were over, but she felt that he would want her to continue. Now she rides in his memory and for herself, having made life-long friends al...

Josh Olmstead is the man behind the scenes who helps to organize, schedule and run the softball event at the Huntsman World Senior Games. With nearly 400 registered teams, this is no small task. Today, Kyle and Lil chat with Josh about what it takes to put on the single largest senior softball tournament in the world. In addition, Kyle and Lil share a few heart-healthy beverages that can help to k...