Best John Zombro Podcasts (2025)

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Ep397 – Tips for Lifetime Athletes to Live By…Edition 1 49:31

3d ago49:31

49:31

In The Lifetime Athlete App, we have nearly 500 tips in our Tips4LIFE! section. Subscribed members can scroll through and select anything that appeals to them. Here are a few to demonstrate what they’re 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……

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Ep396 – Longevity-Based Resistance Training 38:24

11d ago38:24

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Longevity-Based Resistance Training for Lifetime Athletes or lifelong fitness enthusiasts! How do you use resistance training when the long game is your focus? Find out! 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. Nu…

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Ep395 – Basic Movement Patterns for Lifetime Athletes…Part 2 1:07:13

18d ago1:07:13

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We’re back with Part 2 of Basic Movement Patterns for Lifetime Athletes. This episode features a discussion of the 7 major patterns and examples of how we program for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate……

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Ep394 – Basic Movement Patterns for Lifetime Athletes…Part 1 39:58

21d ago39:58

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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 pa…

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Ep393 – Training Talk May 2025 50:17

1M ago50:17

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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 fitn…

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Ep392…Deloading for Lifetime Athletes 29:44

1M ago29:44

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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. …

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Ep391 – The Morning Regimen vs. The Evening Experience, Protein Talk, and Heat vs. Cold! 47:42

1M ago47:42

47:42

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……

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Ep390 – Shoulder Season Possibilities 49:51

2M ago49:51

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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 fo…

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Ep389 – Training Talk April 2025 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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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 At…

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Ep388 – Carbs in Athletics…How Much is Enough, How Much is Too Much? 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

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…

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Ep387 – Training for LIFE! 39:11

2M ago39:11

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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.…

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Ep386 – Locomotion for Lifetime Athletes 45:27

2M ago45:27

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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 podcas…

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Ep385 – Training Talk…A New Series! 1:04:39

3M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

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 fitne…

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Ep384 – Mechanical Versus Metabolic Training 29:19

3M ago29:19

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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 …

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Ep383 – Mail Bag…Listener Q&A 1:18:35

4M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

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 …

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Ep382 – 4 Unique Diet and Training Combinations for Weight Loss 44:48

4M ago44:48

44:48

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 enduran…

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Ep381 – Exercise Selection for Lifetime Athletes 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

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……

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Ep380 – Scaling Workouts for Lifetime Athletes 44:53

4M ago44:53

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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 Go…

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Ep379 – Athletic Generalists and Specialists 25:05

5M ago25:05

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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…

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Ep378 – Lean4LIFE…the 30-day Challenge 40:24

5M ago40:24

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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 t…

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Ep377 – 2024…The Year in Review 54:45

5M ago54:45

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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……

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Ep376 – Training for Maximum Healthspan 42:29

5M ago42:29

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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 …

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Ep375 – Zone 2 Cardio for Lifetime Athletes 1:40:45

6M ago1:40:45

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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. …

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Ep374 – Ergonomics and Healthy Workstations 23:41

6M ago23:41

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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 podc…

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Ep373 – Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises for Lifetime Athletes 16:29

6M ago16:29

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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 …

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Ep372 – Unilateral Exercises for Lifetime Athletes 41:06

6M ago41:06

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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 huma…

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Ep371 – Training for Movement Competency 18:16

6M ago18:16

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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…

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Ep370 – Seasonality Revisited 34:07

7M ago34:07

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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 …

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Ep369 – Staying Bouncy as You Age 21:03

7M ago21:03

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This might not be what you’re thinking. Or maybe it is. We’re talking about elasticity today, and how important it is in all of life, not just sport. 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.……

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Ep368 – Shooting with a Recoil-sensitive Shoulder, Part 2 1:13:13

8M ago1:13:13

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Here at last! Part 2 of the series, Shooting with a Recoil-sensitive Shoulder. It’s been quite a journey, and one that I think you’ll enjoy hearing 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 human! Workouts. Nutrition. Educat…

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Ep367 – Mountain Goat Hunt of a Lifetime…with Steven Graves 1:14:56

8M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

I’m honored to have my friend and client Steven Graves join me today for a discussion about is recent Mountain Goat Hunt of a Lifetime. Steve and I worked together on his training and preparation for this bucket list adventure. He tells his story in great detail. It’s intriguing, emotional, and inspiring. You’ll love listening to Steve share his ex…

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Ep366 – TLA Community Update 40:01

8M ago40:01

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In this most recent edition of The Lifetime Athlete Community Update, we discuss a number of interesting topics and community FAQ’s. 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 Li…

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Ep365 – Sports for Lifetime Athletes 33:31

9M ago33:31

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Episode 365 -yahoo! If you listen to one a day…it’s a year’s worth. I think this represents 8 years of consistent work. It’s all been great fun and I guess shooting for 500 shows is the next goal. Today we’re discussing Sports for Lifetime Athletes. This includes the definition and benefits of sports. Tips on how to stay athletic through……

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Ep364 – The Summer Longevity Series – Endurance Training for Lifetime Athletes 36:54

9M ago36:54

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Summer is coming to a close. And so is our Summer Longevity Training Series. In this episode we discuss cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fatigue resistance, and ALL-DAY DURABILITY. Learn how to build this capacity, and to crush it at LIFE!By John Zombro

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Ep363 – The Summer Longevity Series…Agility Training for Lifetime Athletes 17:40

9M ago17:40

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Agility is one of the 5 Components of Athleticism and it uniquely blends mobility, stability, reactivity, and fluidity. In this episode, we explore how to train successfully for agility through the lifespan. 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 ap…

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Ep362 – The Summer Longevity Training Series…Coming Back After a Layoff 20:47

10M ago20:47

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Coming Back After a Layoff is something every Lifetime Athlete may need to be prepared for. In this episode, we describe the process which has been successful for many coaching clients. Thanks for listening! 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 ap…

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Ep361 – Lightning Fast Lessons 1:11:33

10M ago1:11:33

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Speed Training for Lifetime Athletes is a proprietary course that is only available to Lifetime Athlete App members. However, this episode provides a sneak peak into all that mojo rapido. Quick lessons to make you lightning fast. If you dig the vibe, get the app and subscribe as a member to access daily workout programing, courses, masterclasses, a…

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Ep360 – Mail Bag…Listener Q & A 45:59

10M ago45:59

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Episode 360! You could say we’ve come full circle. It’s fitting that this is a Mail Bag or Listener Q & A episode. A discussion on positive self and group talk, rest and recovery, interval versus repetition training, heat, hydration, electrolytes…and more! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and G…

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Ep359 – The Summer Longevity Series…Speed Training for Older Athletes 1:00:04

11M ago1:00:04

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Speed is essential for every athlete. Even older ones. In this episode of our Summer Longevity Series, we discuss speed training for older athletes. 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. Educa…

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Ep358 – Listener Q & A on Strength and Power 53:55

11M ago53:55

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We’ve done 2 episodes in The Summer Longevity Training Series. The first show was on training for strength in the older athlete, and the second one covered power. A number of listeners reached out and asked some great questions on those topics. There is an art form in training the older athlete, and we’re getting a lot of it right……

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Ep357 – The Summer Longevity Training Series…Power Training for Older Athletes 43:03

11M ago43:03

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Next up in our Summer Longevity Training Series is a conversation regarding Power Training for Older Athletes. Power is the ability to sustain high output and it’s essential for competitive or recreational athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts. Let’s define power, discuss it, and consider how you can implement it for best results in performance …

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Ep356 – The Summer Longevity Training Series…Strength Training for Older Athletes 1:08:13

11M ago1:08:13

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This is the first episode in the Summer Longevity Training Series. We’re talking about Strength Training for Older Athletes. You decide what old is and I’ll explain resistance training for strength and hypertrophy. This is one of the essentials for any Lifetime Athlete. Thanks for joining me and enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetim…

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Ep355 – Meditation for Peak Performance with Jeff Patterson 1:02:30

11M ago1:02:30

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In this episode, I have the privilege of visiting with Jeff Patterson. Jeff is a martial artist, teacher, studio owner, and author of The Yielding Warrior. Jeff shares a number of his insights and methodologies regarding how you can use meditation to achieve lifelong health, and peak performance in every aspect of your life (not just sports and fit…

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Ep354 – Preview…The Summer Longevity Training Series 29:32

12M ago29:32

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As is frequently the case, we’re running a brief series on the pod this summer. This episode is the Preview for The Summer Longevity Training Series. Over 4 shows, PK & I will be jamming on strength training, power training, speed training, and sports training…for the older athlete. You get to define what older means to you, but this series……

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Ep353 – The Summer Splash! 33:26

12M ago33:26

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Be sure to make water immersion and exercise a part of your summer program. Here’s the how and why! 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……

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Ep352 – The Drag Rig 43:15

1y ago43:15

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The Drag Rig is an essential training tool for Lifetime Athletes. In this episode, we discuss how to make a simple, inexpensive, and effective drag rig for resisted locomotion. 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…

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Ep351 – Staying Fit When Life Gets Full 32:48

1y ago32:48

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Maintaining your fitness during major life events, such as getting a new job or relocating, is both challenging and valuable. Staying fit when life gets full isn’t easy, but this episode offers some advice you will find useful. Thanks for joining me today. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Stor…

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Ep350 – Using RPE and RTT for Maximum Performance and Longevity 33:10

1y ago33:10

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May Day! Multiple meanings to that term and we’re kicking off the Power Training Block. This is a great opportunity to gain an appreciation for RPE and RTT. In other words, Rate of Perceived Exertion and Readiness to Train should work together in the Lifetime Athlete. Learn all about it! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete……

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Ep349 – Hike for Your LIFE! 1:09:30

1y ago1:09:30

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Hike for Your LIFE! Survive the Death Hike. Today, Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear, returned to the show to talk about the 2024 Death Hike. I won’t spoil it by giving away much here in the description. This is a must-listen for any Lifetime Athlete who loves getting into wild places and testing his/her personal limits.……

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Ep348 – North of Forty with Lauren Hurst 39:01

1y ago39:01

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Today I had the privilege of visiting with Lauren Hurst, the author of North of Forty…Inspiring Stories of Older Athletes. Lauren and I discussed her own journey as a Lifetime Athlete, the experience of creating the book, and many of the amazing athletes in her book. I know you’ll love this episode because it speaks to what we are all……

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