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Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life#563 International Hospitality at our Games - Featuring Mindy CaseThis week's show features an update on our 2025 Games and features our Director of International Hospitality, Mindy Case. Mindy and Kyle discuss how our Games provide translation and transportation to anyone participating in our event for free. Mindy also discusses a recent undertaking called "Dear Sport," where athletes were invited to write a letter to their sport. Kyle and Mindy also describe various festivities that take place during our Games outside of the sports competitions, including the Cauldron Lighting.Send us a text
2025-10-1725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#536 Get Your Socks On - Featuring Matt Blanchard, Part 2This is part 2 of our conversation with Matt Blanchard. In this episode Matt describes what happened after a second car accident derailed his progress from the previous 15 years of recovery. He thrives in serving others in many ways, including through his organization St. George Adaptive Sports.Matt Blanchard is a Utah-based motivational speaker, devoted husband, and proud father of three. His journey is one of resilience, redemption, and the belief that life happens for him, not to him. In 2006, a rollover accident left Matt paralyzed from the waist down with a T-12 total spinal cord injury. Through...
2025-04-1125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#535 Get Your Socks On - Featuring Matt Blanchard, Part 1Matt Blanchard is a Utah-based motivational speaker, devoted husband, and proud father of three. His journey is one of resilience, redemption, and the belief that life happens for him, not to him. In 2006, a rollover accident left Matt paralyzed from the waist down with a T-12 total spinal cord injury. Through relentless determination and daily therapy over a span of 15 years, he defied the odds and learned to walk again.Even beyond the physical challenges that the accident had imposed, Matt had other mountains to climb in his recovery. He struggled with an opiate addiction, which he...
2025-04-0425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#510 Mid-Games Update 2024 - Featuring Kyle and Mindy CaseWe are almost halfway through this year's Huntsman World Senior Games. Kyle and Mindy give an update on some highlights from the first week of competition and festivities.Send us a text
2024-10-1225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#455 Force Without Impact for Higher Bone Density - Featuring Kyle ZagrodzkyKyle Zagrodzky is the innovative mind behind OsteoStrong, a groundbreaking health and wellness system revolutionizing the way we approach fitness and aging prevention. As the Founder and CEO, Kyle’s visionary leadership has propelled OsteoStrong to the forefront of musculoskeletal strength conditioning, utilizing cutting-edge osteogenic loading robotic devices to provide remarkable results in under 10 minutes per week. Since its inception in 2012, OsteoStrong has touched the lives of a diverse range of clients, spanning ages 8 to 92, by enhancing strength, balance, endurance, and bone density. Fueling its global expansion as one of the fastest-growing franchises, OsteoStrong’s impact resonates worldwide. With over...
2023-09-2125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#403 – Play Big Because You Can and Because You Are Worth ItToday’s guest is one of our all time favorites. Tiffany Gust is an exercise Physiologist at Intermountain Healthcare, she’s an amazing athlete in her own right, having competed in many triathlons, including the full ironman. She talks about triathlon with Kyle and Lil as well as the concept of high performance aging.Kyle and Lil also get excited about this year's Concert & Celebration featuring the music from the Million Dollar Quartet.Send us a text
2022-09-2125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#379 – Behind The VolleyballRon Sereika is a volleyball player who has competed at the Games for 13 years. He, Kyle and Lil have a great chat about the ups and downs of organizing and playing tournaments in senior sports. It’s a real behind the scenes look. We think you’ll enjoy it.Kyle and Lil also share some foods that help you keep the pounds off after you turn 50. Fun stuff.Referenced article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/weightloss/9-effortless-ways-to-jumpstart-your-weight-loss-goals-after-50/ss-AAVpgvT?li=BBnba9O&ocid=hplocalnews#image=1Send us a text
2022-04-0125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#377 – Softball Diamonds are the Games Best FriendJosh Olmstead is the man behind the scenes who helps to organize, schedule and run the softball event at the Huntsman World Senior Games. With nearly 400 registered teams, this is no small task. Today, Kyle and Lil chat with Josh about what it takes to put on the single largest senior softball tournament in the world.In addition, Kyle and Lil share a few heart-healthy beverages that can help to keep the old ticker ticking.Send us a text
2022-03-1725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#376 – Bike TourBrandon and Bethany Price, co-directors of the Huntsman World Senior Games cycling event, join Kyle and Lil to introduce a brand new option for both cyclists and non-bikers alike. The bike tour event will give people the opportunity to see some of the wonders of the St. George, Utah, area and with an e-bike option, anyone can do it.Kyle and Lil also talk about how you can get a registration fee waiver for the 2022 Games. Listen today. Send us a text
2022-03-1625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#370 - Jumping HighSince the last episode was published, we lost our founder, mentor and friend, John Morgan. Kyle and Lil take a moment to remember John, sharing some personal stories about him. If you have a story to share about John Morgan, we’d love to hear it. Drop us a line at hello@seniorgames.net.Kyle and Lil also had a great visit with Glen Irion, record breaking high jumper at the Huntsman World Senior Games in 2021. He shares how he worked through injuries, overtraining and continues to set the high ma...
2022-01-3125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#364 – Good Food? Bad Food? Neither?Mary Pershall graduated from Dixie State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She currently works with the Intermountain LiVe Well Center as an exercise therapist. She is passionate about strength training and helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals. Today she talks with Kyle and Lil about our emotional hang ups with food and why giving moral labels of “good” or “bad” to food can be harmful.Speaking of food, Kyle and Lil share some basic foods to be sure you are including on your plate to strengthen your immune system. Send us a
2021-12-0925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#327 – Six Dimensions of WellnessToday’s guest is the Operations Manager for the St. George LiVe Well Center, Allen Christensen. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and a certificate in Gerontology from BYU. Allen also holds an MBA in Health Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. Today he discusses with Kyle and Lil the six dimensions of wellness including emotional, physical, intellectual, occupational, spiritual and social and how to maximize these areas in your life.In addition, Kyle and Lil also touch on a few things we can all do to get a great night’s slee...
2021-03-1825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#303 – “Just Run A Clean Life”Today’s guest is John Ouweleen, a former New Jersey State Police Trooper who says he stayed active because of his job, but his later athletic achievements went well beyond that. In 2006, at the age of 66, he ran his first marathon and won his age group. Ouweleen has since completed 34 marathons, including 12 Boston Marathons, where he achieved 1st place in 2014 and 2019 in his age group. And that’s just the marathons. In addition, he holds 8 USATF Masters National age group titles in half marathons and 15K races and has won USATF Florida male Maste...
2020-10-0225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#302 – I Wanna Be A ROCKstarSixty-eight year old rock climber, Dierdre Wolownick is simply amazing. Deirdre was born in New York City. She was a school teacher for 44 years, making a difference in the lives of countless students. After she retired, her son Alex (That’s Alex Honnold of the film Free Solo fame.), introduced her to mountain climbing. She began training at age 57, but it wasn’t long before she had conquered many of the peaks of the Yosemite range including Snake Dike, Cathedral, and Yenaya. She is best known for being the oldest woman to climb El Capitan at age 66. WOW. And if ro...
2020-09-2625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#301 – Ode to JoyJoy Upshaw has held the title of world champion 24 times in the sport of track and field. She has been the best in the world TWO DOZEN times in masters age divisions in a variety of events. If you find that impressive, and you really should, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Joy shares stories, motivation and how she has continued to dominate in the world of track and field.On top of that, Kyle and Lil share some thoughts about how we could all lower our risk for heart disease. Check it out. This is...
2020-09-1825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#299 – Cowboy Up, PardnerToday Clark and Carol Poulton, AKA Bit Younger and Lil Bit Younger, join us and talk about the wonder that is the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting. If you’ve heard of it, or if the name has piqued your interest, listen in as they give the low down on what is one of the fastest growing shooting sports in the world.Also, Kyle and Lil give a shameless plug for the Huntsman World Senior Game’s newest initiative, The 50 Over 50. Check it out.Send us a text
2020-09-0425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#298 – Let’s Go Do Something That’s Never Been DoneEarly in Brad Barton’s running career he set a goal to do something that had never been done before, be the first Olympic athlete from his university. He came painfully close, but fell short. Years later, he picked that same goal up once again, do something that’s never been done. He wanted to be the fastest miler over the age of 50 on planet earth. What would it take to get the job done? Listen to hear his amazing story of overcoming adversity, injury and challenge on the way to achieving his dreams. Oh, and by the way, he’s...
2020-08-2825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#297 – “You Do Something Better Than Anyone Else in the World”Laurie Meschishnick grew up on a farm in Canada and played every sport offered so that her school could have a team. She settled into running and yoga as an adult for a while. However, from the first time she walked into a CrossFit gym, she felt at home. Since her CrossFit start in 2010, Laurie has competed in the CrossFit Games seven times and has made the podium four times. In 2019 she won the CrossFit Games in August and that same month she set two World Records at the Masters World Weightlifting competition in her age and weight category...
2020-08-2025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#296 – Lowering Your Blood SugarAllen Christensen who serves as the Operations Manager for the St. George LiVe Well Center shares a few ideas on how to stay upbeat and active in the time of COVID.Kyle and Lil also talk about several foods that can help lower and keep your blood sugar levels under control. Give it a listen.Send us a text
2020-08-1425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#295 - #itsjustatimeoutLast Friday, July 31, 2020, we made one of the most difficult announcements that we’ve made in our 34 year history as an organization. Due to the complexities and safety concerns of COVID-19, we have decided to forgo the 2020 Huntsman World Senior Games. We wanted to provide some insights into the decision process and how we arrived here. We also give a glimpse into some future projects and current initiatives that you’ll want to know about.In addition, Kyle and Lil share some thoughts on mental health and when you might want to visit with a therapist. Check it o...
2020-08-0728 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#294 – It’s Hip To Be SquareNot only is square dancing a fantastic physical activity, but the mental and emotional benefits are impressive as well. Yes, we said square dancing. Dave and Rose Marie Chapman, volunteer sport directors for the Huntsman World Senior Games, explain the competitive aspects of the sport as well as some of the benefits to hitting the dance floor.Kyle and Lil continue on with the list of fitness myths for older people that just need to go away. Check it out.17 Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Fitness After 50Send us a...
2020-08-0125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#293 – Getting Back To The GymRachel 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 mind regarding a return to your gym when you are allowed to head back. She also shares a few great tips to keep that home...
2020-07-2825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#291 – Your Pharmacy and COVID-19We’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 prescriptions filled. Kyle and Lil chat about a few foods that have cancer-fighting and immunity-building properties. Check i...
2020-07-0925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#290 – Coloring Outside The LinesExercise 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 coloring. Yes, that’s right. It turns out your favorite childhood activity has some great grown-up benefits. Check...
2020-07-0225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#289 – This Girl Is On Fiaaaaah!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 roadblocks to derail your dreams. She’s awesome…Kyle and Lil also chat about some of the easily available benefits of … just walking.
2020-06-2525 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#288 – Getting Under My SkinOur skin is the largest organ on our body. It’s obviously the most exposed to danger as well. Dr. Steven Peine, a Board–Certified Dermatologist talks about how to protect our skin, especially from the sun. That’s important as we roll into summer.Kyle and Lil also chat about the best fruits to add to our diets.Send us a text
2020-06-1925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#287 – Where’s the Beef?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. Check it out.Send us a text
2020-06-1225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#286 – “You Gotta Take Care of the Girls”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 with us her personal journey from diagnosis through treatment with candor and empathy. It’s pretty inspiring stuff.In addit...
2020-06-0425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#285 – How To Boost Your MetabolismMike Miller, Regional Manager for the Alzheimer's Association, finishes his three part series on Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive health. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month and this episode is a great way to kick it off.You can get more information on Alzheimer's and dementia at https://www.alz.org/.Kyle and Lil also share a few tips on how to boost your all-important metabolism. Send us a text
2020-05-2925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#284 – My Favorite RunGene 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 weeks later. That one took him 101 hours to complete. Not bad for a guy who started running at 57 years old. In today’s show he talks about a few of his favorite ra...
2020-05-2125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#283 – Rally Your ResourcesIn every community there are underutilized resources for seniors. Today Mina Wayman and Mykin Higbee share some of the ways seniors can connect with each other as well as with valuable help in their own communities. You an access many of these resources at eldercare.acl.govKyle and Lil also share some tips to lower your blood pressure. Check it out.Send us a text
2020-05-1425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#282 – How to Strengthen Your ImmunityDr. 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 on how to reduce muscle soreness after a good, hard work out. Check it out.Send us a text
2020-05-0825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#281 – Nifty, Look Who’s 50If 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 of the best courses for personal growth. And that just scratches the surface. Today, he shares a few tips to help overcome so...
2020-05-0125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#280 - Show Me “The Way”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 gratitude into our lives and reap all the benefits of being thankful....
2020-04-2425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#279 – Put the FUN in Functional AgingWe all want to live our best life. Your overall approach to exercise and fitness can make a difference. Today’s guest, Rachel Prairie, is an expert in functional aging. She shares what that means and more importantly how it could help you age better. Kyle and Lil also share a few thoughts about when is the best time to work out (it is morning by the way) and what to do if you’re just not a “morning person”. Check it out.Send us a text
2020-04-1625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#278 – What Does The Research Say?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 out. It’s a good one.Send us a text
2020-04-1025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#277 – So What’s NEXT?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 reduce stress. Send us a text
2020-04-0325 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#276 – There’s a First Time For EverythingToday 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 intermittent fasting. Give it a listen.Send us a text
2020-03-2725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#275 – Four Tips to Combat Alzheimer’sToday 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 point all of us will be affected in one way or another by this disease. For additional information, check out https://alz.org/10ways.
2020-03-1925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#274 – Get In the ZONENo matter the situation, we all want to perform at our best, be in the “zone.” We’ve been there, whether in a high stakes basketball game or bowling that third strike at the lanes, where everything just clicks and it all comes together. But what if we could systematically and consistently get there? What if we could teach ourselves to get in the “zone” at will? This week’s guest, Dr. Debra Crews says it’s possible. Find out how.Kyle and Jeff also share some science on the way olive oil might contribute to longevity. Listen to this...
2020-03-1325 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#273 – I’ve Got The POWER!One of the realities that we deal with as we grow older is muscle loss. We can plan to lose 3% to 5% of our muscle mass each decade after the age of 30. Often overlooked in that loss of muscle is our loss of power, the ability to move a given load quickly. We need to have muscle power. Exercise physiologist, Ryan Otterson shares several resistance training techniques that any of us can do to maintain and even increase our power as we age.Kyle and Jeff also chat about some of the health consequences of drinking diet soda...
2020-03-0625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#272 – How Do You Change Behavior?It’s one of the hardest things in the world to do. How do you change your behavior? Many of us try and fail, not because we don’t have the will power, but because we don’t know the science behind behavioral change. Dr. Robert Kramer is a clinical psychologist who specializes in personal motivation and today on the Active Life he shares some research-based principles that can help any of us succeed at the behavior change we’re looking for.Kyle and Jeff also look at how much water is enough, especially during the winter.Sen...
2020-02-2725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#271 – Just What Is (And What Isn’t) CBD?Dr. Tim Hollingshead started his medical career in podiatry and he’s expanded his expertise into a wide range of topics, including nutrition and supplementation. Today, we learn from him about CBD, a non-psychoactive element of the cannabis plant. Just what is it? What is it used for? What could it have to do with me? All questions that we’ll answer on today’s show.Kyle and Jeff also share some research based health and wellness results of being kind.Send us a text
2020-02-2125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#269 – Stop to Smell the RosesToday Kyle and Lil visit with Joel Deceuster of the Intermountain LiVe Well Center. We talk about roses (Joel is a Rosarian with the American Rose Society), and the importance of having a hobby or passion that keeps you engaged. We also visit about the four rules of aging actively and how you can apply them in your daily life starting today. Lil and Kyle also touch on 5 ways you can know that you’re not getting enough fruits and vegetables in your diet. Check it out.Send us a text
2020-02-1025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#267 – Stand Up StraightToday Kyle and Jeff visit with chiropractor, Lance Loller, about the importance of spinal health. Simple things like ensuring you have good posture can go a long way in keeping your back healthy and strong. If you have an injury, the timing of treatment can be important. In addition, we also visit about a surprising link between added sugar consumption and depression. Check it out.Send us a text
2020-01-2425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#266 – It’s In Your HeadToday we visit with Cognitive Wellness Specialist Kelli Charlton about brain health. She has a six item checklist that can help each of us keep the brain in our heads healthy and functioning. She’s got some pretty good stuff to share.Kyle and Jeff also touch briefly on a few easy things we can do to lower our list for cancer.For additional resources about cognitive wellness, visit https://seniorgames.net/news/266-its-in-your-head.Send us a text
2020-01-2025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#265 – Living The Active Life in Seven Easy StepsWe ALL want to be happy and healthy. So much so, that sometime we just take it for granted. With the New Year in mind, Kyle and Jeff talk about seven easy things that we can all do to truly live the active life. The list is of course not all-inclusive, but does includes some solid advice like: be positive, get enough sleep and eat your fruits and vegetables. Listen in to hear more.Send us a text
2020-01-1025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#264 – Put Your Mindfulness To ItWith a new year upon us, Kyle and Jeff talk about the most resolved resolution of every year. You guessed it. It's to drop a few pounds. Well, we talk about three sustainable ways to lose the weight and maybe even keep it off for good.In addition, we visit with Allen Christensen, Operations Manager at the St. George, LiVe Well Center, about using mindfulness to reduce the stress in your daily life.Send us a text
2020-01-0325 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#258 – Whoa, Take The Money and RunRunning is a great way to stay in shape. It's accessible, all you need is a pair of shoes. Most of us can find time for it if we really want to. There's the endorphins that flood our bodies, the "runner's high". It's good for your heart and in turn, good for your brain as well. It's a pretty good gig. But what about when winter roles around? Today, Kyle and Jeff talk with Steve Hooper, the owner of the St. George Running Center, about how to stay engaged when the days get shorter and colder. We also visit...
2019-11-2125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#257 - A 2020 VisionSetting goals, formal or otherwise, is a part of life. Eric Johnson set a goal when he was in his early 40s to win 2,020 medals before the year 2020. It would require some dedication, some sacrifice, maybe a little bit of luck, but he felt like he could do it if he stayed on target and didn’t get injured. Kyle and Jeff visit with Eric about his journey and what it takes to have a 2020 vision. They also chat about the importance of social interaction in our lives. This is a good one, so check it out.Se...
2019-11-1825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#256 – Walk This WayToday Kyle and Jeff talk about the importance of zinc in your diet. Zinc is found in all of your tissues, and it's required for the metabolism of protein, fats, carbohydrates. It also stabilizes cells and organ structures, helps with thyroid function, is important for vision, blood clotting, wound healing, and immune function. In other words, it does a lot of stuff we need. On top of that we have the chance to visit with the ever-charming Tiffany Gust about her triathlon experience and the huge benefits of walking. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-11-0825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#255 – Are You Going To Eat ALL That Candy?Kyle and Jeff talk about the short term AND the long term effects of eating all that Halloween candy and what happens once it enters the body. We also chat with John “Rosey” Rosander, the Director of Sports for the Huntsman World Senior Games about what it’s like to organize and arrange for 32 different sports, 130 different events and 63 different venues. You might find this peek behind the curtains interesting.Send us a text
2019-10-3125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#254 – It’s Time To Go ProToday Kyle and Jeff visit with Lance Lollar, a full time chiropractor who, listen to this, spent some of his time on the professional Mountain Biking circuit. But he didn’t stop there, more recently he competed and placed 9th in the nation at the 2016 Crossfit Games in the 55-59 age group. In addition, we talk about eating for longevity. What does it take to help us really live a long, full, active life?Send us a text
2019-10-2425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#253 – Seven Minutes of Heaven?Can you reduce your waist size in just seven minutes? Kyle and Jeff talk about a study that says, “Yes, you can!” But there is a catch (Of course. There’s always a catch). Listen in to find out how. Ryan Solberg, an expert in exercise physiology, also joins us to talk about some of the lessons he’s learned from a few of his most successful clients. There’s some good stuff here. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-10-2425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#251 – Girls of SummerWow. Kyle and Jeff visit with Leah Amico, 3x Olympic gold medalist in women’s softball. She shares part of her Olympic experience and passion for the sport of softball. This is a tease for her upcoming appearance at the Huntsman World Senior Games opening ceremonies. Don’t miss this one.Send us a text
2019-10-0425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#250 – Enjoying the Autumn of LifeToday Kyle and Lil talk about sleep deprivation, what it is and more importantly how to get more and better sleep. If you’ve ever felt sleep deprived, this might be the episode for you. We also visit with best-selling author, motivational speaker and Huntsman World Senior Games athlete Richard Eyre. He shares some golden nuggets of active aging and truly getting the most out of the “autumn of life.” This is a great show. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-09-2628 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#249 - We All Fall DownSeptember 23 is the autumnal equinox, the first day of autumn. To commemorate, Kyle and Jeff talk about ways to prevent falls, including being a senior athlete. We also visit with Donna Ingle, a long time competitive cyclist and national record holder. She's been competing in the Huntsman World Senior Games for 13 years and has some great memories to share. Give it a listen.Send us a text
2019-09-1925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#248 - Wait, Weight? Don’t Tell Me.Today Kyle and Jeff talk about a handful of solid, science based ideas on how to drop some pounds and keep them off. We also visit with Sue Hoskins, the women’s basketball director for the Huntsman World Senior Games. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-09-1425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#247 – Every New Beginning Comes From Some Other Beginning's EndIn today’s episode, Kyle and Jeff talk about several things you can start doing right now that might help mitigate the effects and the onset of cognitive decline. Then we visit with Camilla Clawson about how to transition to the next chapter in your life when it’s time. Finding a mentor is step number one. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-09-0625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#246 – Maybe A Little Bedtime Snack?In today’s episode, Kyle and Jeff talk about the benefits of including a fish oil supplement in your diet. We also visit with registered dietician Julie Hansen. Is WHEN you eat as important as WHAT you eat? Listen in to find out.Send us a text
2019-08-3125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#243 – Well That’s Just CornyOver the past several years, we’ve heard a lot about corn, specifically high fructose corn syrup, and how bad it is for you. But, are there some benefits to enjoying a nice yellow ear of corn? Kyle and Jeff look to find out. In addition, we visit with Lil Barron about the significant and scientifically backed benefits of volunteering. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-08-0925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#242 – It’s Getting Hot In Hrrr…Today Kyle and Jeff talk about heat illnesses, specifically heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and how to recognize them as well as avoid them all together. Then we visit with Chanda Vaniman, a Hotha certified practitioner and coach about the importance of flexibility and how yoga might fit into that. Give it a listen. You might learn something new. ;-)Send us a text
2019-08-0125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#241 – Happy FeetIn the latest episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life Kyle and Jeff talk about all the wonderful benefits of everyone’s favorite summer-time food, watermelon. Some might even surprise you. Afterwards, they visit with Lamar Hudson about the importance of feet health in achieving the active life. Great stuff.Send us a text
2019-07-2625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#240 – I Want To Be a CowboyKyle and Michelle visit with Bill Christensen, AKA William Waddy about the unique sport of cowboy action shooting. What is it? What does it look like? How do you get involved? All this and more is answered in this week’s episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life. Yippi-Ki-Yay.Send us a text
2019-07-2225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#239 – Summertime Myths and What’s the Deal with KETO anyway?In today’s episode, Kyle and Jeff explore some outdated summer time health and wellness myths that we can probably just discard. We also visit with Dr. Rodney Hansen, a Nutrition Professor at Weber State University, about the KETO diet. Is it for everyone? Is it for you? Is it for anyone? Dr. Hansen breaks it down… scientifically. Check this one out.Send us a text
2019-07-1625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#238 – Grillin’ Like A Villain (Happy Independence Day)Kyle and Michelle talk about whether or not grilling at a Bar-B-Cue is bad for you. An appropriate topic for Independence Day. We love it. But is it causing us long-term health problems? Tune in to find out. We also visit with Allen Christensen, Health Promotion & Wellness Operations Manager at the LiVe Well Center, about longevity and how we can all live a longer, happier and healthier life. This is a good one. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-07-0525 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#237 – Why Are We So Stressed Out?Today Kyle and Michelle talk about a handful of simple things that we can all do to live the active life. We also visit with Dr. Michael Olpin about stress in our daily lives. Why are we so stressed out and what can we do it about it? Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life.Send us a text
2019-06-2825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#236 - Play (Softball) Like A GirlIn the latest episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life Kyle and Jeff talk about some promising developments in an Alzheimer's vaccine. We also visit with Huntsman World Senior Games athlete Janice Heller. Janice played on one of the original women’s softball teams at the Games and continues to play to this day. She’s got a great story to tell. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-06-2025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#235 - Roll The Bones?It turns out that osteoporosis is not just for the women to worry about. Studies show that older men are also at great risk for bone loss and all the problems associated. In today’s episode, Kyle and Jeff talk about what you can do, both men and women, to mitigate or even eliminate the risk of osteoporosis. We also visit with Huntsman World Senior Games athlete Dennis Awsumb about sports, life and horseshoes. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-06-1725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#234 – Just For the Taste of ItWhat are the long and short term risks of drinking diet soda? Well, Kyle and Michelle review a few of the potential problems with diet drinks. We also visit with registered dietitian, Christie Benton about the problems with added sugars in our foods. This is a sweet show. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-06-0725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#233 – I’m Leavin’ On A Jet PlaneIt turns out that travel might be just what the doctor ordered. In this episode Kyle and Derek talk about some of the significant health benefits of packing your bags and hitting the road. We also visit with Huntsman World Senior Games athlete, Juliana Kimball, about sports, life and beating cancer. What a great episode. Send us a text
2019-05-3025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#231 – Ya Gotta Have Heart, KidToday, Kyle and Jeff talk about several “silent” heart-attack signs that you really ought to be aware of. It’s information that might save your life or the life of someone you love. We also visit with professional triathlete Jen Speildenner. We talk about mental toughness and what it takes to take your sport to the next level. Enjoy.Send us a text
2019-05-1625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#230 – Stroke! Stroke! Stroke!Did you know that over 800,000 people in America will suffer a first or subsequent stroke? Also, did you know that 80 percent of strokes are preventable? Kyle and Jeff talk about several things we can all do to avoid a stroke. And let’s be honest, we all want to avoid a stroke. We also visit with Dr. Jack Bishop and Dr. Ellen Driber-Hassal about social gerontology. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-05-1425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#229 – Are You Addicted to Sugar?It’s a fair question. After all, we find added sugars in so many of our favorite foods. In this week’s episode Kyle and Jeff talk about several tell-tale signs that you might be addicted to the sweet stuff. We also visit with Dr. Rhett Frei about Lifestyle Medicine. This is a very interesting take on a couple of important topics.Send us a text
2019-05-0825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#228 – Look at Those ChompersToday Kyle and Jeff talk about how to keep our teeth healthy and useful. We also visit with Dr. Macey Buker about the state of health care and some potential ideas on how to fix it. Interesting listen. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-04-2525 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#227 – Can You See What I See?Today, Kyle and Jeff talk about the importance of keeping our eyes healthy, especially as we age. We also visit with Mike Miller from the Alzheimer’s Association about warning signs, but maybe more importantly about what we can all do right now to mitigate the effects of this devastating disease. Pssst… It’s stuff we all can and should be doing anyway. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-04-1825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#226 – How to Train Your BrainIn the latest episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life, Kyle and Jeff talk about what effect the seemingly endless interruptions from our smart devices have on our brains. We also visit with performance coach, James Garrett, about the power of the human brain and how we can develop long-lasting healthy habits that allow us to be our very best selves. James also graciously offers free access to his online training course entitled HABITS. This is a $200 value, made available free of charge to listeners of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life podcast. To access...
2019-04-1225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#225 – Is It Cold In Here Or Is It Just Me?Kyle and Jeff talk about why you might be getting more colds than the average American. We also visit with Kevin Weston, an exercise physiologist, about wellness strategies that matter the most to your overall health and wellness. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-04-0425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#223 - East Meets WestToday, Kyle and Derek shed a little light on an often overlooked and underappreciated health and wellness issue; mental health. We should talk about it more, especially when it comes to active aging. We also visit with Cade Archibald, owner of East West Health, about a variety of both eastern and western health practices including acupuncture and stem cell therapy that can make a difference in your own health and wellness. Check this one out.Send us a text
2019-03-2125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#221 – How to Make a STRONG FriendshipIn the latest episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Kyle and Jeff talk about the health benefits of personal relationships and how to make friends, even if you are an adult. We also visit with Exercise Physiologist, Ryan Otterson, about resistance training and the importance of maintaining strength. Great show.Send us a text
2019-03-0725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#220 It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s Super…foodsKyle and Jeff talk about a few favorite “super foods”, eats that are nutrient rich and good for your body. We also visit with Dr. Dave Middleton about exercise as we get older. Give it a listen. You’ll like it.Send us a text
2019-02-2825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#219 – So What’s The Deal With Cholesterol Anyway?You probably know that cholesterol is something that can have a major effect on your overall heart health. You might think you know all there is to know about it. Well, Kyle and Jeff would invite you to think again. There’s some new research out there that you might find surprising. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-02-2125 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#217 - Its Always Too Early Until It's Too Late!Today Kyle Case and Michelle Graves talk about a healthy diet. As one reaches a certain age, most of us can not continue to eat willy nilly. A healthy diet can help improve our health and allow us to live a longer life! Our special guest today is Mary Helen Stricklin, an Intermountain system Nursing Director for Palliative Care. Mary tells us the importance of planning for any life threatening emergency.Send us a text
2019-02-1225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#216 – No Guts, No GloryToday Kyle and Jeff talk about the importance of gut health. The microbiome that exists in our intestinal tract and the food we put into the system can have big effects on our overall health. We also talk about a brand new sport to the Huntsman World Senior Games this year, Shooting – Handgun. You’ll like this one.Send us a text
2019-02-0525 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#214 - Speaking In TonguesIn today's episode Kyle and Jeff talk about chronic illnesses that might show up on your tongue before anywhere else. We also visit with Turd'l Miller about Trail Running, a new sport being introduced in the 2019 Huntsman World Senior Games. Enjoy.Send us a text
2019-01-1925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#213: The Joys of Flax Seed?Flax seed. These little brown nuggets of health and wellness have a lot going for them. Kyle and Jeff share a few of the health benefits found in these amazing little powerhouses. We also visit with Dr. Catharine Utzscheider about how to reach your goals this New Year. Check it out.Send us a text
2019-01-1025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#212 – Hey, what’s that waxy, fatty substance?Over 95 million Americans have high cholesterol. Today, Kyle and Jeff talk about a few foods that might help lower yours. We also visit with Joel Deceuster about DNA testing (among other things) and what it might mean to your health.Send us a text
2019-01-0425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#210 – Get ActiveIf you’ve ever wondered what you can do to actually get active, wonder no more. Kyle and Jeff review a few exercises that are perfect for the over 50 crowd. We also chat with Dr. Catharine Utzschneider about setting goals, which will come in handy for the new year. Check it out.Send us a text
2018-12-2025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#209 – Dem Bones, Dem BonesOsteoporosis or some form of low bone mass affects over 44 million Americans, especially women. Kyle and Jeff talk about a few things you can do to help mitigate some of the risks and effects. We also visit with Dr. Roger Siddoway about gastrointestinal health. This is all important stuff. Check it out.Send us a text
2018-12-1325 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#208 - Stoplight Eating. What is it?Green foods, yellow foods, red foods? Kyle and Jeff talk about what it all means in this episode plus we talk with Lucy Sorenson, a registered dietician about how to eat mindfully this holiday season. It's timely. Don't miss it.Send us a text
2018-12-0725 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#207 – Stand Up Straight, Don’t SlouchKyphosis, or “hunchback” now affects 20% to 40% of adults in America. Too much inactivity has left us weak in the spinal area. Today Kyle and Jeff talk about a few things we need to be aware of when it comes to spinal health. We also visit with Nancie Russ, a bona fide soccer grandma. You’ll really like her. Give this episode a listen.Send us a text
2018-11-3025 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#206 – In All Things, Be GratefulDid you know that there are actual health benefits to being grateful? Well, there are. Listen in to hear how healthy you can be if you allow yourself to be grateful.Also, on this Thanksgiving day, Kyle and Jeff visit with the staff of the Huntsman World Senior Games about the things they are grateful for. Send us a text
2018-11-2325 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#205 - It's Just Hard To LoseIt is a fact. It is harder to lose weight the older you get. But there is some hope. There are a few things that you can do to help mitigate the problem. Listen in to see how. Kyle and Jeff also visit with Michelle Graves and Karen Foss about how the ambassador program at the Huntsman World Senior Games helps to foster worldwide peace, health and friendship.Send us a text
2018-11-1625 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#204: You Gotta M.O.V.EIn today’s episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life, Kyle and Jeff talk about an interesting connection between sleep and the hardening of the arteries. We also visit with personal coach, professional speaker, author and master’s athletes Dr. Catharine Utzschneider about M.O.V.E. (listen in to find out what that is), as well as how to set and achieve goals. Check it out.Send us a text
2018-11-0925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#203 – I Would Walk 500 MilesIn this episode, Kyle and Jeff talk about how you can reduce your risk of heart disease by as much as 25% by simply walking 40 minutes a day, a few times a week. That’s a huge reduction. We also visit with on of our favorite guests, Tiffany Gust, about functional training and what that means to the average every day person as well as what it means to an athlete who might be entering the off season. This is an enlightening episode. Check it out.Send us a text
2018-11-0225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#201 - World Championship VolleyballKyle and Jeff give an update of the Huntsman World Senior Games thus far and have a great visit with Sean Sheward of Team USA in the Global Cup Volleyball Championships.Send us a text
2018-10-1825 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#200 In Full SwingKyle and Jeff recap the Huntsman World Senior Games so far as well as visit with Dr. Gary Measom about the available health screenings at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Check it out.Send us a text
2018-10-1225 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#199 – Stressed Out?When we talk about stress, it’s usually in a negative way. The fact of the matter is that we need stress. We need to be pushed to reach our full potential. But stress can be harmful if we don’t care for it correctly. In today’s show, Kyle and Jeff share some helpful tactics for dealing with stress and then learn from Hall of Fame speaker and best selling author, Dan Clark about how to maximize your experiences to fully enjoy the active life. This is a great show. Check it out.Send us a text
2018-10-0425 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#191 - Is It Time to Try a Tri?Today Kyle and Jeff visit with Dr. Kurt Dallow, a family and sports medicine physician, who just happens to be a triathlete as well. He gives a pretty convincing pitch that it just might be time to try a tri. We also touch on HOW we prepare our meals might be just as important as WHAT we prepare when it comes to maximizing the health benefits in our food.Send us a text
2018-08-0925 minHuntsman World Senior Games Active Life#190 - Breakfast and Yoga. What you need to know.In this episode of the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life we talk about whether or not breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And Kyle and Jeff finally break down and face their fears about yoga. Hatha certified yoga instructor, Chanda Vaniman, talks about the various forms of yoga and why it is for everyone. Enjoy.Send us a text
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