The Lifetime Athlete

This episode is a continuation in the discussion regarding dietary experiments and the personalizing of food consumption. Getting things right in the kitchen can have a powerful impact on how you look, feel, and perform…and how long you live as well! Today’s edition takes a specific look at macronutrients with discussions on ideal protein levels, the benefits of fat consumption,…

Is your diet working for you? That’s a great question and there are potentially many answers. In this episode I share some experiments I’ve conducted with my own diet over the past several years. I review the concept of diet as a descriptor of food intake and its powerful relationship to health and performance. Then I provide some insights regarding…

This is an “R-Cubed” show: Rants, Raves, and Rambles. This episode is all about the Raves. It’s the first of several in which I recognize the many amazing, inspiring people who make this TLB thing work. Thanks to you all and there is more to come!

Today, in this People with Perspectives show, I had the great pleasure of visiting with athlete, hunter, and renaissance man Kevin Davis. Profiled in Montana filmmaker Erik Petersen’s A Few Steps Further, Kevin provides many valuable insights on a life well-lived. In our conversation, we discuss Kevin’s athletic journey from all-around sports competitor, to rugby player, to ultramarath...

The human foot is an amazing example of architecture and mechanics. Understanding how our feet are designed to work, and facilitating that performance, can help to make our running more enjoyable. Application of proper foot function also increases both performance and orthopedic longevity. Utilizing footwear that encourages natural gait patterns, and progressing training intelligently, can restore...

Getting results in health and performance depends upon the combination of art and science. In this episode, PK & I discuss some of the finer points of the coaching relationship and key variables in training program design. We also share the value of hormetic stressors, and some fun but useful “bro-talk” terms. Enjoy! For additional resources, visit The Lifetime Body…

Chronic injuries can plague our efforts to reach higher performance levels and to train in a pain-free manner. In this episode we discuss some of the underlying principles of movement dysfunction and management. More details are also available in the recent article I posted on this subject.

Acute injuries are those accidental or inadvertent challenges that can surprise, temporarily disable, and frustrate us. Understanding the mechanisms of healing, and what you can do to facilitate recovery, can be very helpful. In this episode we discuss the phases of tissue healing and also the proper sequence of injury management.

Weight Loss is one of our most popular wellness objectives. And this has historically been a great struggle for many. Poor programming, lackluster results, loss of muscle mass, deteriorating health, and massive weight re-gain are just some of the well-known challenges in body weight reduction. That’s all about to change, as the new Lifetime Body Program…Effortless Weight Loss, makes bu...

In this listener Q & A episode, PK and I tackle several outstanding questions from our audience. We discuss how to navigate the butcher shop with health in mind, the physiologic basis of mobility, and why every one of us should perform all types of exercise to some extent.

The words in the title are familiar to all of us, and those functions are hardwired into our human beasts. This is an objective and philosophical look at how ancestral biology meets modern life.

Kicking ass for life means kicking ass in life and at life. It’s the pursuit and attainment of ultimate wellness, peak performance, and maximum longevity. It’s kicking the ass of adversity, self-doubt, and negativity. What everyone really wants, and truly deserves in this life is to do our best with accomplishments and contributions. This show talks about the basics of…

Do you always go easy and never push yourself? Or do you crush workouts on a constant basis? Find out why you might want to do a little of both!

In this People with Perspectives episode, we join author and business performance consultant Doug Fletcher. Along with Tom McMakin, Doug is co-author of How Clients Buy: A Practical Guide to Business Development for Consulting and Professional Services. We discuss some of the key points in the book and relate them to how we all can use these processes to ensure…

In this somewhat satirical, facetious, and sarcastic episode, PK & I look at a few key lifestyle factors that are well-supported by research to be associated with decreased lifespan. Instead of looking at what to do to live longer and more successfully, we look specifically at what to avoid unless your goal is an early demise.

Meet Kati Hengel, a longtime friend and TLB client. Kati is a wealth of information on fitness, athletics, and healthy perspectives for optimal living.

In this episode, PK & I discuss the concept of biohacking, or combining biology with technology to achieve better living through science. We look at the term as a whole and offer a few simple tips in each of the 5 TLB categories to help you make your 2019 spectacular.

Last week we talked about Superfoods, and one of them was meat. We received a number of responses and several of these were unfavorable. In fact they were downright mean and nasty. People hating on meat, on meat eaters, and on me! The problem was that most of their comments were misinformed and revealed an incomplete understanding of the science.…

Happy New Year! In this exciting episode, PK & I kick off the new year talking about foods that enhance our health, performance, and dining experience. We present a list of 20 superfoods, proven by research to be phenomenally nutritious. This list represents our discussion with a number of clients and friends and is a consensus of sorts. How does…

Merry Christmas! Thanks so much for being a listener…we really appreciate you! This episode is all about listener questions and comments. We dive into some pros and cons of popular training styles, and we also look specifically at all kinds of athletic animal examples! Happy Holidays!

The AnimalFit ebook and body awareness program is live and available for purchase. In today’s show, we talk about how easy it is to identify and embrace your inner animal, and how you can leverage this information for amazing results in fitness and performance.

The first of the Lifetime Programs…AnimalFit is about to be released. AnimalFit is an ebook how-to guide that will help you take your training to the highest level. By unleashing your inner beast and unlocking your athletic potential, you celebrate your inner animal and make your fitness program FIT YOU! AnimalFit goes live, and WILD, on Tuesday, December 18th!

In this awesome “meat-up” PK & I take a look at the subject of meat in the human diet. We discuss the historical and nutritional implications of meat, perspectives from the vegan and carnivore communities, and thoughts on health and sustainability. You don’t want to miss this episode!

This episode is Part 1 of several in which we define and discuss common training terminology. Based on some great feedback from our audience (Thank You!), PK and I detail a number of key terms that can help you to make your training more effective and enjoyable. We look at different types of exercise such as aerobic and resistance training,…

This is the first in a series of episodes where we take a critical look at various health, fitness, and wellness practices that require a bit of consideration prior to their wholehearted adoption. And we hold nothing back. Topics such as health gurus, fitness leaders, diets, lifestyles, and morning routines are discussed. Join us and enjoy!