Mid Life Muscle and Strength
Two middle age dads former ex athletes talking about fitness and health.
Episodes
62 episodes
The Right Shoe for the Job- What Shoe do you wear for working out?
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle and Strength Podcast, hosts JP and Mickey delve into the significance of shoe selection for training and fitness. They discuss the evolution of shoe design, the benefits of barefoot training, and pers...
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Current Fitness Trends
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle Strength Podcast, hosts Mickey and JP discuss seasonal fitness updates, the evolving landscape of fitness trends, and the future of competitive sports. They explore how fitness is shifting from appearance-f...
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The Secret Sauce- Consistency
In this episode, JP and Mickey discuss the importance of consistency in fitness and health. They share personal anecdotes and insights on how maintaining a consistent routine, whether in workouts, nutrition, or sleep, can lead to long-term succ...
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What is your all time best lifts? We share our best and how we got there
In this episode, Mickey and JP delve into their personal bests in strength training, discussing the journey behind their achievements in squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and Olympic lifts. They reflect on the memories associated with these mil...
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Crossfit Games Masters Athlete Warren Jennings
In this episode, Warren Jennings shares his inspiring journey from a casual athlete to a CrossFit Games competitor in his sixties. He discusses the challenges he faced and how he discovered CrossFit as a means to stay active and engaged. Warren...
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Data Driven VS Feel, Metcons VS traditional conditioning, and more!
In this episode, JP and Mickey compare different approaches to training and recovery and what they think is the best overall approach for athletes. Thanks for listening!
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How to start sprinting again and why you should!
In this episode, JP and Mickey discuss the importance of incorporating sprinting into fitness routines, especially for individuals in their thirties, forties, and fifties. The conversation covers common misconceptions about sprinting, the impor...
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How fit are you?- Fitness bench marks to assess your fitness
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle and Strength podcast, hosts Mickey and JP discuss various fitness benchmarks that individuals can strive for to assess their overall fitness levels. They cover strength standards such as deadlifts and squat...
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Helpful Tips for Coaches
In this episode, JP and Mickey share some advice and tips for coaches and programmers. Thanks for listening!
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43:42
Injury Prevention- strategies to help avoid getting injured while training
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle and Strength podcast, JP and Mickey discuss various strategies for preventing injuries during training. Everything from avoiding ego lifting and proper warmups is covered in this episode. Thanks for listeni...
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Fitness stuff we LOVE
In this episode, Mickey and JP highlight some of the things they love as far as fitness, nutrition, and more. Thanks for listening!
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45:35
More Fitness Myths Debunked
In this episode, JP and Mickey discuss various fitness myths and misconceptions, focusing on topics such as weightlifting for women, the relationship between pain and gain, the role of nutrition in fitness, and the importance of consistency in ...
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Summer is Coming- Eat Right and Get Fit This Season!
In this episode, JP and Mickey discuss the transition into summer fitness, focusing on weight loss strategies as beach season approaches. They emphasize the importance of mindful eating, portion control, hydration, and prioritizing protein inta...
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45:48
Will AI Replace Coaches?
In this episode, the JP and Mickey discuss the role of AI in fitness coaching, emphasizing the irreplaceable human element in coaching and the emotional support that coaches provide. They address concerns about AI replacing jobs in the fitness ...
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Guest David Amerland on the importance of mindset in life and training as we age
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle and Strength Podcast, hosts JP and Mickey are joined by David Amerland. David shares his extensive background in fitness, martial arts, and the importance of mindset. David discusses how martial arts shaped...
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Choosing to Do Hard Things
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle Strength Podcast, JP and Mickey discuss the importance of challenging oneself, and the benefits of overcoming self-doubt. They emphasize the value of lifelong learning and the necessity of choosing harder p...
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Seasons of Life- Training for optimal health in every phase of life
This Episode explores the importance of fitness and health across different life stages, emphasizing the need to adapt training and exercise routines as one ages. From maintaining athleticism in your 20s to embracing change in your 30s, leaning...
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INJURIES- Training, programming, and mindset around injuries
In this conversation, the Mickey and JP delve into the complexities of managing injuries in athletes, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's body signals, the role of coaches in programming for recovery, and the challenges faced with...
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Breaking through Plateaus in your strength and conditioning training
In this episode of the Mid Life Muscle and Strength podcast, hosts JP Wioncek and Mickey Kilmartin discuss various fitness programs and personal experiences that have helped them break through plateaus in strength and conditioning. They explore...
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Mistakes- We all make them- here are some of our most notable coaching and training mistakes
In this episode, Mickey and JP discuss various training and coaching mistakes they've made throughout their fitness journeys. They share personal anecdotes about overtraining, poor nutritional choices, and the importance of patience in training...
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The Rise of Hyrox and the decline of the Crossfit Open
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle and Strength podcast, Mickey and JP discuss the CrossFit Open programming the rise of Hyrox as a sport and the decline of Crossfit participation. Will Hyrox replace Crossfit as the most accessible fitness s...
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Mini Episode: Crossfit Opens Tips and Strategies for your best performance
In this episode of the Midlife Muscle and Strength podcast, Mickey and JP discuss strategies and mental approaches for athletes participating in the Opens. They share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the challenges of ...
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Coaching and Programming- how to get good at it and what to look for in a coach
On this episode, Mickey and JP have a discussion about coaching and programming, exploring how their backgrounds as athletes shaped their coaching philosophies and practices. They emphasize the importance of hands-on experience in coaching and ...
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Training for the adaptations you want to win on the field
In this episode, JP and Mickey discuss the importance of neurological adaptations in training, emphasizing the need for speed and power over sheer strength. They explore various training methodologies, including isometrics, plyometrics, and fun...
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