The Masters Athlete Survival Guide

Send us Fan Mail We start with a disgusting Instagram ad and somehow end up in a real conversation about the advice we wish we could give our 15-year-old selves. We talk mindset, training basics, smart risks, and why we might not change a thing even after plenty of mistakes.  • there is no time, start today and let consistency compound  • letting the small stuff go, caring less about what people t...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Ginger Vieira "The Diabetes Nerd" to unpack why “Type 2” can be the wrong diabetes label for active adults and how understanding LADA may change what works for you. We leave with concrete tests, training insights, and mindset shifts that make diabetes management feel less like guessing and more like coaching ourselves with better data.  • LADA defined as...

Send us Fan Mail @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Meghan Fox, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, to get a clear view of what primary care actually looks like for active adults, and why honest health history beats “winging it” at 40, 50, and beyond. We dig into hormones, diabetes, GLP-1 meds, supplements, and the small medical details that can quietly shape performance and long-term health. • gerontology versus geriatrics and what a...

Send us Fan Mail @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail We chase the Husafell stone dream and admit why a 39 meter carry feels terrifying when the weight is awkward and your lungs get crushed. We swap real stone stories, debate technique, and build a smarter training approach that respects strength after 40 while still pushing a big stretch goal.  • committing to Husafell Summer 2027 and why long timelines help masters athletes  • the...

Send us Fan Mail @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

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Send us Fan Mail We talk about why masters athletes over 40 need real medical baselines instead of guessing, especially when training hard can hide early warning signs. We share the questions we bring to annual physicals so we can advocate for ourselves, track trends, and keep doing what we love for decades.  • why men often avoid the doctor and why that backfires  • what to ask at an annual physi...

Send us Fan Mail A one minute mindset reset to start your week off right @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail A One Minute Reset to Help You Dominate the Upcoming Week @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail We record from the Arnold Sports Festival and use open-ended questions to get honest about meaning, friendship, and what we want our lives to add up to. The talk goes from jokes to real “old man wisdom” on leadership, legacy, aging, and staying in the game as masters athletes.  • moments we look back on and smile, from family milestones to shared stories with friends  • “meaningle...

Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Bruce Young, a 62-year-old, four-time CrossFit Games athlete, to unpack the mindset, coaching, and habits that keep masters athletes sharp and improving. From GNAT to PAT, process over results, and training failure states, we map a clear way to compete stronger at any age. • finding the sport you love and committing • building a tribe that normalises success • sep...

Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail We question the line between hurt and injured, then map a practical way to keep training after 40 without quitting. Warmups become diagnostics, mobility turns into insurance, and goals give way to systems that keep you consistent and strong. • defining hurt versus injured for masters athletes • using warmups to detect red flags • avoiding hidden compensations and imbalances • mobi...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with veteran NFL and college strength coach Joe "Big House" Kenn to talk about what actually keeps athletes strong as they age and why the basics beat the flashy tools. We dig into Block Zero, the Tier System, and the mindset shift that helps masters athletes train hard without chasing who they used to be.  • Joe Ken’s coaching background across college footb...

Send us Fan Mail A one minute reset to start your week off right! @masters_athlete_survival_guide on IG New podcast episodes come out every other Thursday! Masters Mindset Minutes should be your new performance habit every Sunday night 

Send us Fan Mail We tackle caffeine habits, realistic training for masters athletes, and why processes often beat goals when consistency matters most. The thread is accountable moderation: push just past comfortable, track what matters, and build systems that last. • dialing back caffeine and understanding tolerance • energy drink choices vs coffee and pre-workout timing • processes as a foundatio...

Send us Fan Mail We share how training saved Ty’s life after a brutal car crash, then unpack the mindset, habits, and community support that carried him through recovery and back to service. We also break down Muay Thai lessons, youth coaching, and The MYCROBIG Project’s blueprint for turning ideas into impact. • fitness as protective armor after 40 • injuries, setbacks, and rebuilding identity •...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome Shannon Duvall, a philosophy professor turned martial artist and coach, to explore how community, grit, and simple routines can change a life. From founding a dojang in ten days to competing in Filipino stick fighting, she shows how showing up builds confidence at any age. • school is people, not a building • starting martial arts as a parent alongside kids • parking-lo...

Send us Fan Mail We unpack the gap between weekend intensity and weekday inactivity, then lay out a practical path for masters athletes to build consistency, protect joints, and keep playing longer. Mobility, skill practice, and short strength-conditioning sessions turn fear into confidence. • defining weekend warrior versus competitive athlete • risks from sedentary weeks and sudden intensity • m...

Send us Fan Mail We break down why stiffness after long days of sitting feels worse than soreness, how short movement breaks change posture and breath, and which recovery methods actually help athletes over 40. Morning vs evening workouts, heat vs cold, and the non-negotiables of hydration, protein, sleep. • remote work posture and breathing impacts • difference between stiffness and soreness • mo...