Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life

Rachel Prairie joins us again for today’s show. She designs programs for Anytime Fitness trainers to execute with their clients and members all over the world. She is a Certified Functional Aging Specialist as well as Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Master Kettlebell Coach, FMS, TRX Training for Seniors and Adaptive Leadership. She’s kind of a big deal in the active aging world. She shares with us a few things we ought to keep in...

Maria Leonard Olsen is an attorney, recovery mentor, writing/empowerment retreat leader, and co-host of D.C.’s Inside Out radio show.  Maria graduated from Boston College and the University Of Virginia School Of Law, served in the Clinton Administration's Justice Department and on numerous charitable boards and if that’s not enough, has fostered newborn babies awaiting adoption.

Maria has been an activist and an advocate. She’s ...

We’re not going to say that we’ve totally avoided talking about the elephant in the room, but we haven’t really tried to focus too much on it either. After all, it feels like everyone is kind of inundated with COVID information anyway. Am I right? But our guest, Kelli Charlton offers an interesting look at your pharmacy as it relates to the pandemic and shares a few things you should consider when it comes to safely getting your pr...

Exercise is not always the easiest thing to do. It takes effort and dedication. But we all know it’s good for us. So we want to make sure we’re getting the most bang for our buck. A personalized exercise program might be the best way to go. Kevin Weston, a Certified Exercise Physiologist, shares some pointers when it comes to making an exercise regime YOUR exercise regime.

Kyle and Lil also share some of the health benefits of color...

Today’s guest, Karen Foss, has been a multi-year athlete, multiple times medal winner and competed in a myriad of different sports at the Huntsman World Senior Games. She’s not only been an ambassador for the event, but she headed up the ambassador program for the Games for years. She’s been a director for Bowling as well as filled many volunteer positions at the Games. She’s passionate about active aging and not allowing roadblock...

Our dietary needs change as we get older. One of the things we need more of is protein. After the age of 30, our bodies muscle mass decreases each decade. Protein is vital to help fight that decline. Registered dietitian, Christi Benton, shares her insights into why we need to raise our protein game and how to go about it.

Kyle and Lil also chat about how being adventurous is good for our overall well being. This is a good episode. ...

Today’s guest, Marianne Hamilton, is not only a good friend to the Huntsman World Senior Games, but she is just a good friend period. She is our director of Race Walking and Power Walking at the Games, two sports at which she excels as an athlete. She is an accomplished writer, was recently crowned Miss Senior Italy Universe and she’s a regular on the show. Perhaps most triumphant of all, she’s a cancer survivor. Marianne shares wi...

Gene Dykes broke the marathon world record for aged 70-plus runners in 2:54:23 in Jacksonville, Florida. He got 2:58:50 in the 2019 Boston marathon. In late 2017, he ran three 200 milers in a three-month period, and then a 50 miler and 100 miler early in 2018. He started 2019 the same way, with the Arches Ultra 50 Miler in Moab in late January, and then the 200-mile Delirious Western Endurance Scenic Trail race in Australia three w...

Dr. Rhett Frei is a licensed physician in St. George, Utah. He is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine and today shares some simple, accessible ideas on how to strengthen your immune system through physical activity, proper nutrition, adequate sleep and staying socially connected, even during this time of social distancing. Simple, easy things that each of us can use right now.

Kyle and Lil also share a few ideas o...

If we’re not careful, we can let fear and anxiety get the best of us. James Garret is a highly respected brain specialist who, among so many other things, has spoken on stages ranging from Harvard to TEDx. His work has been featured by The New York Times, FastCompany, and Harvard Business Review. He's a content creator and course builder and his course on the science of Habits, Productivity, and Happiness has been rated as one ...

It seems like it’s hard to remember, but there was a time when we were free to travel and have adventures. I'm confident we’ll get there again. But in the meantime, David Nelson shares his experience of hiking the entire 500 miles of El Camino de Santiago in the mountains of Spain. His trek was much more than a hike, but an experience never to be forgotten.

In addition, Kyle and Lil share a couple of tips on how to invite gratit...

Like it or not, fun to talk about or not, each of us will be touched whether directly or indirectly by Alzheimer’s disease. Mike Miller, the  Regional Manager for the Alzheimer's Association shares some interesting and even exciting news on the research front of this debilitating disease. Blood tests, lifestyle changes and gender issues, we cover it all.

Kyle also shares a few thoughts on losing weight after 50. Check this one o...

Let’s be honest, life transitions can be tricky. Steve Wilson knows a thing or two about transitions. A former CEO of a hospital, cancer survivor, author and now retiree, he has a much to share about what he calls NEXTing. Listen as he talks about what’s next.

Also… it would be disingenuous to not acknowledge that this COVID-19 thing is really stressful. Kyle and Lil share three things that might help lower your cortisol levels and ...

Today Kyle and Lil visit with first time Huntsman World Senior Games athlete, Suzanne Suzanne Leonelli. It turns out the Suzanne learned about the Games a few years ago when she was too young to compete. But in 2019 she turned 50 and with a personal invitation from her friend, she chose a sport and made the plunge. Listen in to hear her experience.

In additional Kyle and Lil also share a few of the scientifically backed benefits of ...

Today Kyle introduces his new official co-host of the Active Life, the ineffable Lil Barron. The two visit with Mark Miller of the Alzheimer’s Association about four simple things each of us can do to combat cognitive decline. Mark also talks about a few things to keep in mind for caretakers as well as those suffering with Alzheimer’s during this corona virus outbreak. There’s some really good stuff here considering that at some po...