The Lifetime Athlete

In today’s episode I discuss the AnimalFIT methodology for exploring your personal muscle fiber physiology. This is part 2 of 3 in the section on identifying your muscular makeup. We’re progressing toward gaining a greater understanding of all your unique gifts and attributes. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is…

This edition in the AnimalFIT series is Understanding Human Muscles. It’s Part 1 of at least 2 and maybe 3 short episodes on muscle fiber physiology, performance, and self-assessment. I’m breaking this topic into several sections to make it easy to understand, as the title suggests. Today I discuss some of the defining characteristics of muscle, particularly with regard to…

Next up in the AnimalFIT series is a discussion and some instructions on assessing YOUR joint mobility. Determining the amount of extensibility you have in your connective tissues and in your articular relationships is powerful self-knowledge. Learning where you exist on the stability-mobility continuum can allow you to optimize your training and make your joints last a lifetime. This podcast&#823...

In this edition of the AnimalFIT series we are talking about identifying your inner animal. Specifically we are looking at the skeleton and examining bone diameter and shape. This is the initial step in determining your primary somatotype, and ultimately your primary animal in the AnimalFIT kingdom. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training…

This episode kicks off a series of shows which describe the AnimalFIT system. In this edition, I introduce the major concept of the book and the training system which I use with clients. There is an athletic animal within you. When you can identify and embrace this inner animal, you can learn how to not only make your body last…

My thoughts on human nutrition continue to evolve. In this podcast episode I share a few perspectives that I think you’ll find interesting, amusing, and useful. Thanks for listening. 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…

Whether you believe in New Year’s Resolutions or not…this show will tell you how to fail! Actually, PK & I go over those fatal flaws but we also present the evidence-based and experience-proven techniques that literally guarantee your success. This could be in personal development, business, weight loss, fitness, or athletics…just to name a few. This podcast was brought to&#8...

Tragedy can strike anytime…and when tragedy appears in the backcountry, your attitude and ability to stay level-headed and optimistic is critical. If you are a backcountry hunter, a mountain athlete, or an outdoor adventurer, you are definitely going to want to listen to this episode. But really, any human and Lifetime Athlete needs to hear Matt Josten’s story to appreciate…

Just as the title suggests, here a few holiday workout tips for you! Training during the Holiday can take many forms, and that’s up to you. Whatever you choose to do is absolutely fine and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is…

In this episode, I offer up some gift ideas for Lifetime Athletes. I also have a special present for you, our valued audience and community! 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…

This episode is sort of a year-end report. I discuss some of the things that were highlights in 2022 and give a sneak peak into a few projects coming in 2023. Thanks for listening and enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance…

Squatting for mobility, hypertrophy, and athleticism are 3 of the ways you can utilize the squat pattern and exercise. But there are many ways to skin this cat. In today’s episode, I discuss some of the considerations we are using right now with online coaching clients and in our group training platform, the Training Tribe. If you listen to this…

Today’s episode is Hunting Adventures with Phil Cox! The term “hunting adventures” of course has multiple meanings. You may be a hunter like Phil who ventures afield and has a grand adventure. Or you may be seeking an adventurous experience in any life pursuit. This show is packed with both. Phil is a fantastic human who shares his true zest…

The Late Season Pack Dump and Clothing System video features the equipment and clothing I used during the late elk season in Montana in 2022. At The Lifetime Athlete we celebrate athletes of all ages, types, and ability levels. We recognize the hunter as the original athlete, and we help hunters to train athletically so that they can hunt for…

Happy Thanksgiving. In this episode I share some gratitude and reflections on the season! 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 jacked…and solve the root cause of…

Key Performance Indicators, or KPI’s, are extremely valuable elements to periodically test in your athletic journey. We want to train consistently, but we don’t want to do the same thing all the time. Identifying those capacities, or outputs, which best represent out goals or that are most indicative of sports success…and then testing them, is key. This gives us reliable…

Thank you Veterans, for your service and sacrifice! Today’s episode features a discussion about embracing the change of seasons. This includes me heading out on a hunt with a veteran as well as cool endurance testing programming for the Training Tribe, influenced by a recent CrossFit competition. Thanks for listening and enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The…

In today’s episode I report on some recent elk hunting trips and discuss the finer aspects of training for the sport. If you are a backcountry hunter or a mountain athlete, you’ll find this show interesting. Thanks for joining me today! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you…

In this episode I discuss a recent elk hunting trip as well as the gear I tested and reviewed. It’s fun to be a gear junkie and it’s really satisfying when you have equipment and clothing that work well for your particular circumstances. Thanks to the listeners and members of our community who are lifetime hunting athletes. This podcast was…

In this episode I tell the story of my recent hunt for antelope. The American Pronghorn is a majestic animal and I describe everything from preparation to the adventure afield, and more. 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…

This episode is an appetizer for some meatier discussions to come. How to Develop an Annual Training Plan is a commonly-addressed topic at The Lifetime Athlete. I talk today about how we craft the ATP for the Training Tribe, our online team. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping…

In this listener Q & A episode, I open the mail bag and address three great topics from our audience. Extensive Plyometrics, Diversification Versus Specialization, and a Better Movement Pyramid! 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…

Amy Pakula, DPT is back for another episode on the podcast. This time around, Amy and I discuss current issues and topics in physical therapy. We share our perspectives on several aspects. 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…

Endurance…what it is and how to train for it! Everything you ever wanted to know about endurance training! Well, not quite. But this is a great show to help you gain a better understanding and appreciation of endurance. PK & I discuss the definition, upsides, downsides, and approaches to developing better endurance in Lifetime Athletes. This podcast was brought to…

Now here’s a topic that’s near and dear to my heart…and it’s a central tenet at The Lifetime Athlete. Speed can be developed at any age, especially if you use some of the methodology in this discussion. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic…