The Lifetime Athlete

Today I’m joined by my friend and colleague Amy Pakula, who is a returning guest on the show. In this episode, Amy and I discuss the evolution of physical therapy practice, both in global terms as well as regarding our personal career paths. If you are a PT, healthcare professional, coach, or trainer — or anyone who is seeking or…

In this mailbag episode we discuss several questions from our listeners and Lifetime Athlete community. Should you sign up for an event in the future to keep you motivated and consistent in training? Or should you wait until you are nearing peak shape to pick an event? When a muscle feels tight, do you stretch it, stretch elsewhere, or look…

No Days Off! What’s it mean to you? In this episode I discuss the concept of no days off in training and describe the viewpoint we utilize at The Lifetime Athlete. I think you’ll find this philosophy to be both inspiring and entertaining. Thanks for joining me today! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and…

This is an interesting story that describes a personal journey…shooting with a recoil-sensitive shoulder. This is Part 1 of perhaps several, and in this episode I discuss how I acquired a shoulder which is now extremely sensitive to recoil and how I’ll progress in my shooting endeavors. If you are a hunter or shooter, you’ll really appreciate this, especially if…

What’s new for 22 at TLA? Lots of new energy and program upgrades, that’s what. I’m so thankful for such a wonderful community and I can barely wait to get started on some of this year’s projects. In fact, they’ve already started. I hope you are kicking off an amazing New Year and if I can help you with your…

This is a fantastic episode and an amazing story. John Bozzella joins me today to discuss his journey in 2021. After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, surgery, and recovery…John trained himself into top shape, not just meeting his goals but exceeding them. His is an inspirational tale for Lifetime Athletes at every level. I know you will thoroughly enjoy visiting…

The Lifetime Athlete Training Tribe is going full bore. T2 is closing out the year in strong fashion. Actually, that’s agile fashion as we are finishing up month 1 of 2 in the Agility Block. 2022 looks amazing as we add a number of new programs and products. Exciting new programming in our Annual Training Plan which balances the 5…

The journey of any Lifetime Athlete has many turns, ups, and downs. But we keep on keeping on. In today’s episode I have a conversation about injury, surgery, rehab, training, and the passion for life with Brady Wiseman. The title states that there is advice for shoulder surgery patients, and that’s indeed true, but this show is rich with wisdom…

Sometimes you have great fortune in this life. You get to hang out with cool people. People who bring you up, and who inspire you to do the same for others. This is how it goes with Tammy Walker, my friend, colleague, and training partner for many years. Tammy is a Renaissance woman who embodies and exemplifies the concept of…

The title says it all. Training before and after surgery is an art form. Specifically, in this episode I answer three listener questions. How do I train for my upcoming surgery and make sure I’m optimally prepared? What can I do to maintain my conditioning in the pre and post surgical periods? And how do I blend rehab with training…

Since I’m older than a very popular artist, you might think I’m the original JZ. Actually, those initials go back 4 generations in my family, so my great grandfather might be the original JZ. But this episode is about me, John Zombro. My good friend Ruth Kack, who has been a guest on the show several times, turns the tables…

In this episode I combine tips and techniques relating to the conditioning and gear we discussed in Parts 1 and 2, while telling a few stories of great adventures in the field. I hope you find this show to be equal parts informative and entertaining! Remember, backcountry hunters are the original athletes, you can and should train for your sport,…

Here’s wishing you a great holiday. In addition to expressing my gratitude for YOU, I’m offering a few shopping tips for Lifetime Athletes and a preview to some exciting upcoming content at TLA! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport…

In this episode I have the privilege of discussing the Backpacking Athlete with engineer, data scientist and BackpackingLight.com founder, Ryan Jordan. Ryan and I cover physical preparation, gear, ethics, and life enrichment as it revolves around ultralight backcountry travel. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and&#823...

We all deserve to be athletic for life…to be Hard to Kill on the playing field and beyond. In this episode I detail the specific system I developed and use to coach, train, and guide my clients. This is how I build Lifetime Athletes. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus…

One of the great things about being a modern backcountry hunter is all the cool gear we have at our disposal. Of course, the outdoor experience itself is king, but quality gear can make you more safe, comfortable, and effective as a backcountry hunter. The athletic mountain hunter benefits greatly from the wise use of technology. This episode is not…

It’s Turkey Trot time! All across the country, runners and athletes of all types are training for a Thanksgiving race. This episode provides you with a few key workouts that can make your T-day run a great success. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve…

The backcountry hunter is the original athlete in human history. A modern mountain (or plains, prairie, woods, canyon, tundra, etc.) athlete can and should train for peak performance in the field. In this episode I discuss some of the conditioning considerations of ultimate hunter performance. These are elements that I use when coaching backcountry hunters for seasons and expeditions, and…

Wanna watch the game and get in shape at the same time? Check out this recipe for football season fitness! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition to get lean, healthy, shredded, and…

In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast I share the story of my recent shoulder surgery. I detail my experience and I offer up some tips and advice for anyone dealing with an orthopedic surgery. As Lifetime Athletes, many of us will require some surgical assistance with our journey. I hope you enjoy this show. This podcast was brought…

This is the first edition in the story of my 2021 shoulder injury. As Lifetime Athletes, and heck for that matter most humans, almost none of us gets through this journey without a couple of injuries and a surgery or two. I’ve already had some experience in that area but I thought I’d share my most recent issue with the…

Designing an effective training program is one of the main keys to enhancing your running performance. In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, I cover some basic principles that can help you to achieve your goals. Specifically, we discuss assessment, goal, timeline, and plan as the major considerations. If you’ve been interested in setting up a training program that…

This edition of the Running Performance Series features a great topic…Running Workouts Simplified. Learn the 5 basic types of running workouts and how you can apply them to your own training to get more fun and results. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic…

Optimal stride length is a key in running performance. Many runners and athletes wonder “How long should my stride be?” That’s the question we address in today’s episode. We look specifically at understriding and overstriding and how to correct these issues. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping&#...

Part 3 of Video Gait Analysis provides the interventions that you can use to improve your running mechanics. Specifically, I go over 3 exercises, 3 drills, 3 cues, and 1 practice session. You can use these 10 simple interventions to improve your running performance and reduce your injury risk. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching…