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We explore thriving as an athlete after 40. Each episode, we’ll dive into tips, hacks, and inspiring stories from seasoned athletes and our personal experience. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive pro, this podcast is your playbook for staying fit, strong, and motivated
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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 football and the NFL • why mobility, stability, and simple positions come before heavy loading ...
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 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 • mobility and prehab as first training block • simple tools for resilient joints and core • intellige...
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 foundation for sustainable progress • realistic goals, discipline and avoiding all or nothing • bodyweigh...
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 • fixed mindset versus growth mindset • Muay Thai conditioning and core endurance • coaching kids’...
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-lot plan that launched a new dojang • how Kali works, from armor choices to ring control • talent ...
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 • mindset shifts after 40 and fear of injury • why consistency outperforms intensity for longevity ...
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 • movement breaks, standing desks, walking treadmills • ten-minute walks as a daily anchor • dynamic...
Send us Fan Mail We unpack why a Masters Athlete Survival Guide matters and map out a smarter path for training after 40. Between laughs and whiskey tastings, we outline recovery-first programming, mindset tools, and realistic goals that survive busy lives. • why training after 40 needs a new guide • injury prevention and strategic recovery • filtering bad advice and AI-fueled fitness noise • six pillars: recovery, life integration, progressive adaptation, technical skill, personalized progr...
Send us Fan Mail We share a new year mindset shift: stop chasing results and build systems that make progress unavoidable. We offer simple ways to start at the gym, reduce fear, and turn small habits into a lasting routine, with a nod to Atomic Habits for practical guidance. • why goals often fail without systems • how to design small, repeatable habits • practical first steps for the gym • using staff and simple plans for confidence • leveraging AI to draft a basic routine • making progress...
Send us Fan Mail We riff on how YouTube became our most useful training partner and where it can lead you astray. From fixing a good-morning deadlift to building finger strength and dialing recovery, we share channels worth your time and the BS meter every masters athlete needs. • using video to improve deadlift setup and bar path • climbers’ methods for finger and tendon strength • warm-up volume for longevity and pain control • simple hydration and electrolyte habits • spotting fake weight...
Send us Fan Mail Adriane Wilson joins us to show how daily mobility, honest intensity, and smart recovery keep a world-class thrower competitive as a masters athlete. We unpack her one-hour training template, nutrition resets, and the lessons she brings from coaching the Warrior Games. • Adrian’s path from collegiate throws to Highland Games world titles • Why twenty minutes of mobility anchors a one-hour session • Simple warm-up primers that raise heart rate and pattern the lift • Managing ...
Send us Fan Mail We drive home from a strongman meet and dig into why traveling to compete after 40 sharpens focus, grows community, and raises your game. Real stories of grit, the difference culture makes, and how to handle costs, logistics, and recovery without losing the joy. • why travel builds sharper focus and intent • meeting new athletes who push different gears • lessons from a truck pull and teen tenacity • sharing technique across strength sports • culture, charity, and choosing t...
Send us Fan Mail We weigh the tradeoffs between chasing lifetime PRs and training to stay strong for decades, then land on a simple rule: let longevity set the frame and let smart, contextual PRs keep you hungry. Strain becomes the guide—enough challenge to adapt, not enough to break. • setting longevity as the framework and performance as fuel • defining “strain” as appropriate challenge across sports and life • redefining PRs by age, bodyweight, and context • building capacity: gas tank, b...
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Erik Jensen bridges the gap between medical science and strength training wisdom, sharing insights from his dual perspective as an anesthesiologist and competitive strongman at age 55. • Trained in Buffalo and worked at Erie County Medical Center as an anesthesiologist for decades • Found weightlifting during college, used it as stress relief during medical residency • Competed in powerlifting before transitioning to strongman competition • Weighs under 200 pounds ...
Send us Fan Mail We chat with Denny Labresh, founder of Valkyrie Strength Team, about thriving in strength sports after 40 and his journey from basketball player to successful strongman competitor and coach. • Denny shares how he transitioned from basketball to strongman in his late 20s and is now hitting lifetime PRs at age 41 • The evolution of strongman from showcasing athletes from other sports to becoming its own codified discipline with specialized athletes • Why recovery becomes the m...
Send us Fan Mail Scott Fike shares the inspiring story behind the Love Like Ben Foundation and its annual strongman charity event honoring his son's memory while raising funds to help children afford sports participation. What began as a heartfelt tribute has grown into a thriving community event raising over $17,000 this year to provide equipment, memberships, and tuition assistance to young athletes in need. • Detailed recap of the four main competition events: Circus Dumbbell, Sandbag Ove...
Send us Fan Mail Dr. B, a chiropractor specializing in Active Release Technique (ART), shares revolutionary perspectives on healing, mitochondrial health, and optimizing athletic performance after 40 through understanding the body's electrical systems. • Active Release Technique (ART) targets "stuck" soft tissues by shortening muscles, applying pressure, and having patients actively move through treatment • Red light therapy creates free electrons in the body through interaction with cytochr...
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