The Masters Athlete Survival Guide
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
Episodes
75 episodes
Ten Simple Movement Tests For Stronger Aging
We turn a goofy smelling-salts moment into a serious question about aging: what should an active person over 40 be able to do, right now, to stay independent and athletic. We build a simple baseline using real-life movements that expose mobilit...
Willie Wessels: USS Strongman Behind the Scenes
We sit down with USS Strongman owner Willie Wessels and get the behind-the-scenes truth about what it takes to build a fair federation, run better contests, and keep masters athletes competing longer. Willie shares how community and service kee...
Grit After 60 with Ed Shore III
We sit down with 60-plus strongman Ed Shore to talk about the mix of technique, conditioning, and stubborn grit that keeps him competing at a high level. We trade stories on multi-sport athletic development, adapting when events change, and why...
How To Run A Safe Sports Competition After 40
We break down what it really takes to run a competition that feels fun, tight, and safe, using our strongman charity event as the template. We talk through the decisions we make as athletic directors so athletes, volunteers, sponsors, and spect...
Athletic Legacy: What Do You Want to Be Proud of in 20 Years?
We ask what masters athletes should chase as they age, then realize the proudest moments often have nothing to do with medals. We lay out how we pick competitions that fit our bodies, build community, and keep the sport fun for the long haul.&n...
Peptide Therapy Explained for Masters Athletes with Dr. Ink Young
We bring Dr. Ink Young on to cut through peptide hype and talk about what peptides are, where they may help, and why chasing a shortcut can backfire. We also lay out the foundational habits that actually drive healthspan so any advanced tool si...
What We Would Tell our 15-Year-Old Self About Training and Life After 40
We start with a disgusting Instagram ad and somehow end up in a real conversation about the advice we wish we could give our 15-year-old selves. We talk mindset, training basics, smart risks, and why we might not change a thing even after plent...
What If Your “Type 2” Diagnosis Is Wrong? LADA with Ginger Vieira The Diabetes Nerd
We sit down with Ginger Vieira "The Diabetes Nerd" to unpack why “Type 2” can be the wrong diabetes label for active adults and how understanding LADA may change what works for you. We leave with concrete tests, training insights, and mindset s...
Perimenopause GLP-1s and the Real Work of Primary Care with Meghan Fox, DNP, AGPCNP-BC
We sit down with Meghan Fox, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, to get a clear view of what primary care actually looks like for active adults, and why honest health history beats “winging it” at 40, 50, and beyond. We dig into hormones, diabetes, GLP-1 meds, sup...
Training For Heavy Stone Carries After 40 with John "Rockman" Johnson
We chase the Husafell stone dream and admit why a 39 meter carry feels terrifying when the weight is awkward and your lungs get crushed. We swap real stone stories, debate technique, and build a smarter training approach that respects strength ...
What To Ask Your Doctor As An Athlete Over 40
We talk about why masters athletes over 40 need real medical baselines instead of guessing, especially when training hard can hide early warning signs. We share the questions we bring to annual physicals so we can advocate for ourselves, track ...
Masters Mindset Minute: Be the Small Fish in a Big Pond to Expand Your Skills
A one minute mindset reset to start your week off right
Masters Mindset Minute: Rejecting Negative Vibes for Peak Performance
A One Minute Reset to Help You Dominate the Upcoming Week
Old Men With Microphones
We record from the Arnold Sports Festival and use open-ended questions to get honest about meaning, friendship, and what we want our lives to add up to. The talk goes from jokes to real “old man wisdom” on leadership, legacy, aging, and staying...
Masters Mindset Minute: Consider What You Can Control
A one minute reset to start your week off right!
Masters Mindset Minute: When Things Don't Go As Planned
A one minute reset to start your week off right!
Bruce Young on Normalizing Success, Practicing Failure, and Mindset Mastery
We sit down with Bruce Young, a 62-year-old, four-time CrossFit Games athlete, to unpack the mindset, coaching, and habits that keep masters athletes sharp and improving. From GNAT to PAT, process over results, and training failure states, we m...
Masters Mindset Minute: Facing a Heavy Lift (or Any Physical Challenge)
A one minute reset to start your week off right!
Masters Mindset Minute: Winning Every Workout
A one minute reset to start your week off right!
Mastering Pain: How Athletes Over 40 Tell Hurt From Harm
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.
Coach Joe "Big House" Kenn’s Blueprint for Stronger Training After 40
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 ...