The Lifetime Athlete

This episode provides a global view of basic movement patterns for lifetime athletes. Program design, exercise selection and modification, and longevity-based thinking. And more. This is Part 1 and we’ll discuss many of the considerations around basic movement patterns. In Part 2, we’ll look at specific examples of a variety of exercises in each pattern. This podcast was brought to&#82...

It’s time for another Training Talk Episode! This month we are beginning the annual Power Block. A discussion on the definition and application of power accompanies a thorough description of the Training Tribe programming. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app…

The deloading period is pure gold for Lifetime Athletes. Strategic and temporary reductions in training workload can facilitate gains in conditioning and performance. And they help to preserve health and longevity. It’s all in Ep392 of the pod. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate…

Do you like to work out in a very systematic manner? Or do you prefer to make it up on the fly based on how you are feeling and what looks “good?” How much protein should a Lifetime Athlete consume? Are saunas and cold plunges all they are cracked up to be? These questions are answered in detail in Episode…

Spring is sometimes considered a shoulder season. A bridge between winter and summer sports and activities. But it can also be a season of its own. The possibilities are endless…just like your potential. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for…

This month in our Training Talk series, we’re introducing the Full Body Training System that The Lifetime Athlete Training Tribe (exclusive to subscribed members in the App) will be using. We’re also discussing aspects of exercise selection and workout design that balance performance and longevity. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App…

A popular topic in our Lifetime Athlete App community. Traditions. Emerging science. Performance. Health. More. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime Athlete App is also the home of the Training…

Turn your exercise into a purpose-driven and results-oriented, gamechanging behavior. Train for health. Train for fitness. Train for athleticism. Train for LIFE! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime Athlete App&#8...

In Episode 386 of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, we discuss Locomotion for Lifetime Athletes. We examine our walk, jog, run, and sprint model and also give consideration to racewalking and striding. This is essential information for anyone wanting to learn more about keeping locomotive capacity present in the body over a long healthspan. This podcast was brought to you by…

We’re starting up a new series on the podcast…Training Talk! At the beginning of each month, we’ll feature a discussion on various aspects of training for LIFE, including an overview of current Training Tribe programming. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life…

Classifying and pursuing your training to get the best results. Consider Mechanical Versus Metabolic Training. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime Athlete App is also the home of the Training…

It’s time for another mail bag episode. I received a number of great inquiries from our community. We talk about building muscle in older athletes, plyometrics for Lifetime Athletes, and management of plantar fasciitis. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life…

Sometimes you need more than one choice. When it comes to weight loss, or more specifically fat loss with muscle retention, there are several ways you can go. We call this body composition optimization and this episode explains how you can use a low or high carb diet, caloric restriction, and ideal protein intake in your diet while pursuing endurance…

Sometimes you need to weigh your options when you’re picking the version of an exercise that is best for your needs in the moment. That’s what this episode is all about. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving…

Scaling workouts for Lifetime Athletes involves a number of key factors. We manipulate workout volume, intensity, duration, and density. We adjust exercise selection and technique. We modify proactively…and reactively. It’s all in Ep380 of the pod. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness&#...

Are you an Athletic Generalist or an Athletic Specialist? Both are great. And there is a way to approach peak performance and longevity intelligently. Learn more! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community.…

The Lean4LIFE 30-day Challenge kicks off today. It’s exclusively available for members in The Lifetime Athlete App. Learn how to set up an effective, sustainable approach to nutrition that supports your health, longevity, and performance. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life…

Thank you so much for being a part of this community. In this episode I reflect on the year and share a bit of gratitude. We do a recap of the 10 most popular episodes of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast for 2024. Happy New Year! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App…

Healthspan is the portion of your lifespan in which you are healthy, functional, and relatively high-performing. There is a way to train for maximum healthspan and that’s what today’s episode is all about. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for…

Developing the aerobic base. That’s Zone 2 Cardio for Lifetime Athletes. This is a comprehensive guide for those who are aerobically inclined and endurance-curious. Enjoy. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The…

Learn how to employ ergonomics to create a healthy workstation. Our new course, The Healthy Workstation, is exclusively available for members in The Lifetime Athlete App. Feel great, be more productive at work, and help your training to stick a little more. The Healthy Workstation helps you to do all that and more. Here’s a sneak preview. This podcast was…

Lifetime Athletes have many considerations when it comes to exercise selection. Choosing between open and closed kinetic chain exercise, as that relates to your goals and body status, is an important aspect of lifelong health and peak performance. Dive in, learn a nugget or two, and keep on crushing! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App.…

Unilateral Exercises for Lifetime Athletes. This week’s discussion highlights the benefits of unilateral training and offers up some specific examples of exercises and workouts. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community...

Training for Movement Competency. It’s not a new concept, but it’s one we utilize at The Lifetime Athlete. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime Athlete is also the home of…

The seasons are changing. So should we! With respect to training volume and intensity, carb and calorie intake, and sleep duration. One of our foundational principles at TLA, Seasonality, is revisited. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving…