The Value of Unilateral Exercise

Exercise selection is a fascinating topic. We choose exercises based on our desired outcomes and with regard to what works best for our unique bodies. And we determine how we perform those movements pertaining to body position, load, range, and tempo. Last week we talked about training for movement

Training for Movement Competency

We train for many reasons. Peak performance in sport is often a target. You might work out to improve your strength or muscle development. Maybe you exercise to increase your VO2max. Others engage in sessions to enhance their mobility. All of those things are good…in fact they are great. The objecti

Seasonality Revisited

Every now and again I like to reflect back on something I’ve written or said in the past and see where my mind is at currently. Occasionally, I end up not agreeing with a portion of what I’ve stated because my experience and knowledge has changed with the passage of time. But often, I find myself in

Aging with Elasticity

This post could also be labeled “Staying Bouncy as You Get Older,” or “Jumping for Joy.” Such phraseology connotes the preservation of elastic properties in the evolving human. Aging. Doing so gracefully. Maintaining health until right up to the very end. Keeping performance, and functional capaciti

Shooting with a Recoil-sensitive Shoulder, Part 2

This is a sequel to Part 1 on this topic, which I posted almost 3 years ago. While this followup may seem long overdue, it has actually taken a full 33 months to complete my investigation and reach my final conclusions. Since it’s been quite a while, you may have interest in reading Shooting with a

Simple Kettlebell Warmup

Training does not need to be elaborate to be effective. Sometimes simple is best. In our Training Tribe programming, we often use just a single implement for all or part of a workout. This month, in some of our sessions, we are employing a Simple Kettlebell Warmup. We start all our workouts with an

Lifetime Athlete Succeeds in Hunt of a Lifetime!

Success stories are fun to hear. Steven Graves, a member of our Lifetime Athlete community, and now a true mountain badass, just got back from an amazing adventure. He checked off a bucket list item at 53 years young, scaling mountains and battling extreme weather in Southeast Alaska. This resulted

Do You Need a Coach?

Do you need a coach? The answer to this question ranges anywhere from “absolutely yes, maybe, or probably not.” This is definitely a concept worth exploring. If you are performing at your maximum potential, are free from injury, have excellent health markers and body composition, feeling fantastic,

Sports for Lifetime Athletes

Here at TLA, we talk a lot about training. All-around fitness. Complete athleticism. Developing strength, speed, power, agility, and endurance. We train for health, longevity, and performance in all aspects of life. But we also give equal consideration to sports. The Lifetime Athlete Ep36

Endurance Training for Lifetime Athletes

As summer comes to a close, it’s fitting that we conclude the season with a discussion of endurance. We’ve talked about strength (and hypertrophy), speed, power, and agility. The 5th and final capacity of athleticism in our training discussion is endurance. And of course it’s always important to kee

Agility Training for Lifetime Athletes

The most basic definition of agility is the ability to move quickly and easily. Here at TLA, we take that a bit further. Agility is one of the 5 major Components of Athleticism. A complete, and thus lifetime athlete, needs to be not only strong, fast, powerful, and enduring. He or she must be AGILE.

Coming Back after a Layoff

This is DEFINITELY one of the most popular topics in our community, and it’s being featured in the Longevity Training Series because it is so important. In the simplest terms, a layoff is any time period away from regular training that’s long enough to cause some (or much) deconditioning. For any re

The Secrets of Speed!

Speed haters need not apply. Same for speed doubters and speed deniers. Speed is one of the attributes of a Lifetime Athlete and it’s also a premier expression of youthfulness. Speed training, done properly, can help you to perform at higher levels and to look and feel your best. Here’s how! T

Train Like an Olympian!

We’re always talking about how here at TLA we use the same methods to achieve peak performance that the pros do. As you are watching the Olympics, you’ve probably noticed that in practically every sport, the athletes — and particularly the champions — are FAST. Genetics are involved here, but every

Olympics for Lifetime Athletes

A term you hear occasionally is “What’s your WHY?” It’s often used by motivational speakers (even if you’re Matt Foley living in a van down by the river). I’d like to pose a different question in today’s brief post: What’s YOUR Olympics?The Olympics are a celebration. Human potential. Competition. S

The Need for Speed

The Olympics will be happening soon. Citius, Altius, Fortius – or Faster, Higher, Stronger – will be exemplified. Today’s post will be addressing the Citius component. Speed. At TLA, we value speed as one of the 5 Capacities of Athleticism, or human performance. Along with strength, power, agility,

Strength Versus Hypertrophy in the Mature Athlete

The entire platform at TLA is dedicated to maxing out health, performance, and longevity. Rooted within this focus are a number of first principles. And among those are strength and hypertrophy. Both matter. They are complementary. And they are to some degree inseparable.Strength is the ability to p

Power Training for Lifetime Athletes

This week the topic in our community is Power Training. Specifically, as part of the Summer Longevity Training Series on The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, we’re talking about how to safely and effectively develop and maintain power in the older athlete. This is an interesting subject because power is, r

Optimizing Resistance Training for Older Athletes

This is a fantastic topic. It’s cornerstone content here at TLA. We’re kicking off the Summer Longevity Training Series. Utilizing resistance training to effectively, and safely, build strength and muscle mass in mature athletes and fitness enthusiasts…is an absolute art form. In Episode 356 of The

How to Train and Play for LIFE!

As is frequently the case, we’re running a brief series on The Lifetime Athlete Podcast this summer. The show is available on all the major pod playing platforms. In case you’re as intrigued and excited by this topic as I am, I’ve included the Preview for The Summer Longevity Training Series right h

Boot Stability Versus Foot Mobility

Giving advice on footwear selection is a tricky topic. This is particularly true when it comes to backcountry hunters and mountain athletes. Across the footwear industry, from manufacturers to retailers, there are inconsistencies in the recommendations provided to consumers. Unfortunately, much of t

Splash into Summer

Swimming, water exercise, water immersion, water exposure. It’s all a part of summer life, and training, for The Lifetime Athlete (YOU). The benefits are numerous, as are the ways you can get them. I’ve included a few podcasts and videos to give you some ideas for your summer programming. You may al

Drag Rig Basics

One of the best training tools for any Lifetime Athlete is a Drag Rig. Inexpensive, easy to make, highly efficient, and extremely effective. What’s not to love?Learn how to make and use a drag rig for resisted locomotion. Take your training to the next level.Get started with your Drag Rig today!

Beach Body Glutes

Beach time is right around the corner. A number of clients and acquaintances have inquired about how to best build the backside. It’s the return of Operation BootyJACK!Operation BootyJACK will JACK up your Booty! The Lifetime Athlete Ep072 – Operation BootyJACK!Play EpisodePause EpisodeMut