9 Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Training for Longevity
When you’re training with longevity in mind, there are certain things you need to do. And, accordingly, there are some things you should avoid. These are common mistakes in longevity training. Let’s dive in.Not being consistent with your training. Each type of training has a frequency of exposure wh
Your Bucket List
A collection of goals and dreams that you want to accomplish or experience before you “kick the bucket.” Your bucket list. Everyone knows the term. Today’s message is one of encouragement. It’s brief and to the point. Actually, there are several points!Your list is your list. The situations and con
Sprints, Squats, Lunges & Deadlifts for Older Athletes
Some great questions came in recently from The Lifetime Athlete App Community. We’ve been getting tons of outstanding inquiries on the whole Training for LIFE topic. Keeping performance intact while enhancing longevity. Very empowering concepts.In many situations, as we progress through the decades,
Just What is a HYBRID ATHLETE Anyway?
Here at The Lifetime Athlete, we celebrate athletes of every type. Our platform is based around the concept that everyone has an athlete residing within them, and our goal is to help them discover, develop, and embrace that entity. But not every athlete is the same. Some are single-sport specialists
Community Questions Worth Asking…and Answering!
Episode 445 of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast features a discussion on hydration beverages, mobility for aging dudes, women’s training, and the relationship of activity to blood glucose control. Definitely worth a listen on any of the major podcast platforms…or right here! The Lifetime Athlete
Hot Topics in Longevity
We could also call today’s message “Sizzling Subjects in Lifespan Human Performance.” In fact, engaging with clients and providing commentary in this arena has become an immersive passion pursuit for me. Maybe more than I ever anticipated and certainly one of the best parts of this job.In Episode 44
Advice for Lifetime Cyclists
I’ve worked with a lot of cyclists over the past 4+ decades. This includes avid and competitive riders whose identity is, among other things, being a biker. And those who appreciate the two-wheeled mechanism and consider themselves to be a person who rides bikes. At different times, I’ve been both o
Defining the ATHLETISPAN
These days, there are a number of terms which are frequently used to describe our pursuit of longevity and peak performance. The manner in which we frame that which we do…can have a powerful impact on our mindsets as well as our outcomes.Here’s a topic that we discuss quite often in The Lifetime Ath
Block Periodization for Lifetime Athletes
I’d like to take this opportunity to go over block periodization as a valuable tool for Lifetime Athletes. I’ll cover the concept in general and compare and contrast it to other methods of training organization. And I’ll explain how we use block periodization in The Lifetime Athlete App, both within
Diets and Cold Plunges for Lifetime Athletes
Episode 437 of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast features a discussion entitled “The Last Word on Diets and Cold Plunges.” In reality, it represents the not so last word. It’s important to keep learning, growing, and evolving with our thinking. The conversation explores several popular subjects:The prono
6 Resistance Training Tips for Older Athletes
As Lifetime Athletes, we recognize that regular, purposeful exercise – aka training – is critical in the pursuit of longevity and performance. The training habit supports the resilience and robustness which characterizes a Lifetime Athlete. Most members of this community would agree that resistance
7 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When You are Training for Life!
Training for the long haul. Performing exercise in order to optimize health, fitness, and athletic performance through the lifespan. That’s what we’re all about. Whether you are just getting started with this journey, or have been at it for decades, it’s great to assess and cogitate on occasion.I’ve
Is VO2max Training Bad for Lifetime Athletes?
I’ve always been fascinated by the training process. Exercise applied in the quest of a specific outcome. The stimulus-adaptation response in humans. This certainly explains my career choice. My interest in the relationship between performance and longevity continues to grow. How can we best improve
Anti-Aging Exercise
Lift for muscle. Jump for bone density. Sprint for metabolic health. Things we hear a lot about these days. Things I’ve been emphasizing on this platform and in my work for over 4 decades. Doing those things is nothing new. It’s just the way we’ve been thinking about it lately which may have experie
Changing Versus Maintaining
This is a simple message about a potentially complex topic…changing versus maintaining. Essentially, what it takes to change a condition isn’t necessarily the same thing as that which is required to maintain the status once achieved. I believe there is a disconnect in popular thinking regarding this
Aches and Pains in the Aging Athlete
Now here’s a topic to get excited about! Or frustrated. Or enraged. We’d better start off by defining the terms in the title.Aches and pains, when used colloquially, describe the familiar and annoying discomfort that practically all humans experience on occasion. Nagging irritation or sharp twinges
A Different Kind of March Madness!
College basketball fans are in their glory this month. And rightfully so. The action is always intense, exciting, and impressive. That’s March Madness!But today’s message is about a different kind of insanity. Well, maybe not insanity, but certainly the condition of dynamic opportunity. You could ev
Training Within the Mobility-Stability Continuum
There are many ways in which we can classify and customize training. One of the most valuable models that we utilize regularly at TLA is the Mobility-Stability Continuum. Whether you’re a self-coached athlete, a lifelong fitness enthusiast, or a therapist-coach-trainer, leveling up your game in this
Why Not Getting Injured is the Single Most Important Consideration for Lifetime Athletes
Training for Life. Living LIFE! Going through the journey performing highly and feeling great. Certainly a worthy goal. Undoubtedly a great challenge. How in the world do we accomplish this objective? What’s the single most important consideration in such a quest?Not getting injured. Avoiding, withi
Lifting for LIFE!
This piece offers a few tips and suggestions for Lifetime Athletes who are taking their resistance training seriously. This is a synopsis of a recent podcast episode and I’ve included that option below, but I’m listing out a series of pointers just in case you prefer to read as opposed to listen. Yo
3 Levels Versus 5 Zones for Training
Today we are exploring a continuation of the conversation around effort gradations with aerobic and anaerobic training. The recent article “Chiming in on the Zone 2 Discussion” generated a significant amount of much-appreciated community feedback. Feel free to refer back to that piece as a reference
Chiming in on the Zone 2 Discussion
There’s been quite a lot of buzz around the topic of Zone 2 training over the past couple of years. Z2 exercise is recognized as essential for endurance sport performance, valuable for general health and fitness, and significant for longevity and functional independence. I thought I’d take this oppo
Building an Incredible New Year
I thought I’d start off with a quick look back at 2025 and a healthy dose of gratitude. Then I’ll lay out a number of suggestions that just might make 2026 your best year ever.2025 was a very good year. If I was a sommelier, I’d say the wine produced across many regions during the past year was robu
The Difference Between Summer and Winter Training
This article is being penned (typed) as I look out the window at darkness and snow. It is indeed winter. I hope this finds you enjoying the holiday season.Here’s a question I’m often asked. “Should we train the same way all year round?” Or more specifically, “Why can’t we just train the same way in