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Past Your PrimeWhy Your Hamstrings Always Feel Tight (And Why Stretching Won’t Fix It)Why Do Your Hamstrings Always Feel Tight? (It’s Not What You Think)Everyone thinks tight hamstrings mean they need to stretch—but what if that’s making the problem worse?In this episode, Craig and Alex dismantle the myth of hamstring tightness and reveal 15 different causes behind that chronic, nagging sensation. From nerve tension and faulty motor patterns to movement compensation and fatigue, this episode digs into the complexity behind a deceptively simple symptom.You’ll learn why stretching usually backfires, how altered neuromuscular states develop, and what to actually do if your hamstrin...2025-07-2550 minPast Your PrimeCraig Goes 75 Hard (and Alex Tries to Sabotage Him)Thinking about trying 75 Hard?This episode isn’t about masochism, punishment, or proving how tough you are. It’s about building systems that align with your identity, meaning, and direction—then testing those systems under stress.Craig shares why he’s committing to 75 Hard (with a twist), how he’s using it to refine his habits, reduce decision fatigue, and strengthen boundaries as a business owner and clinician. This isn’t about suffering—it’s about structure, self-awareness, and execution.Alex plays devil’s advocate, throws in a few champagne jokes, and tries to tempt Craig off...2025-07-1328 minPast Your PrimeWhy Stretching Is Overrated—but Mobility Isn’tFeeling tight all the time?You might not need more stretching—you might need better movement, load management, and a new way to understand what “tightness” actually means. In this episode, Craig and Alex challenge the cultural obsession with stretching and unpack why static stretching is often overrated, misused, and even harmful when dealing with pain, injury, or performance goals.We break down the real reasons people feel tight, why stretching doesn’t make you more flexible, and what to do instead if you want to move better, stay pain-free, and keep training as you age.2025-07-0643 minPast Your PrimeThe Rehab Gap: Why You Keep Getting Hurt After “Healing”Why does your injury keep coming back—even after rehab? In this episode of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex break down the “Rehab Gap”: the vulnerable zone between feeling better and actually being better. If you’ve ever stopped rehab too early, mistook fitness for readiness, or blown yourself up trying to return to activity, this episode is for you.They unpack:Why symptoms disappearing doesn’t mean the injury is resolvedThe difference between tissue capacity and exercise capacityWhat the rehab standard actually looks like...2025-06-2138 minPast Your PrimePlyometrics Without Breaking Yourself: The Right Way to Add Jumping to Your TrainingEver tried adding plyometrics—only to end up sore, flared up, or frustrated?In this episode of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex explain how to reintroduce plyometric training without blowing yourself up. Whether you’re returning from injury, trying to get more explosive, or just want to stay athletic as you age, this conversation gives you a clear roadmap for success.They cover:– What the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) really is– How plyos train both your nervous system and your tendons– The most common mistakes people make when adding jump train...2025-06-1437 minPast Your PrimeWhy 75 Hard Isn’t a Discipline Problem—It’s a Systems ProblemYou didn’t fail 75 Hard. Your system did.In Episode 23 of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex take a hard look at the viral 75 Hard challenge — and flip the narrative.Most people assume 75 Hard is a test of willpower and mental toughness. But Craig argues it’s something more revealing: a full-body audit of your life systems.Why can’t you drink a gallon of water a day without panicking about your next bathroom break? Why does one skipped workout derail your whole week? Why does not drinking at a party feel like social e...2025-05-2436 minPast Your PrimeThe 4 Things You’re Missing in Knee Rehab (Even If It Doesn’t Hurt Anymore)No knee pain? You might still be failing rehab.In Episode 22 of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex break down the most common mistake in knee recovery: assuming that once the pain is gone, you’re ready to get back to life. Spoiler—your knee disagrees.Using Alex’s recent flare-up as a case study, Craig explains why true recovery depends on more than just how your knee feels. You’ll learn the four metrics every athlete and active adult needs to pass before getting cleared: full extension, no swelling, full flexion, and quad strength.The...2025-05-1735 minPast Your PrimeHow to Fix Your Hamstring and Calf Cramps (for Real)Cramping mid-game? Here’s why it happens—and how to actually fix it.In Episode 21 of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex tackle one of the most frustrating problems in sports: calf and hamstring cramps. Alex shares a real-time story from a recent volleyball match where he finally overcame a calf cramp mid-game using a neural flossing technique—and why it worked for the first time in his life.Craig breaks down the science behind muscle cramping, including the real role of the nervous system, why stretching often makes things worse, and how fatigue, inhibition, and mo...2025-05-0837 minPast Your PrimeWhy Your Muscle Cramping Isn’t About Electrolytes—It’s About Your Firing ThresholdWelcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.In each episode, hosts Craig Smith and Alex Keicher dive into real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free — even when life gets chaotic.💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 pastyourprime.comFollow us on Instagram:📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher 📲 Craig – @craigsmithPTEpisode SummaryIn Episode 18 of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex unpack why muscle cramps are often misunderstood—and why telling people to hydrate more misses the real problem.2025-04-1740 min
Past Your PrimeHow to Fix Heel Pain That Isn’t Plantar FasciitisWelcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.In each episode, hosts Craig Smith and Alex Keicher dive into real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free — even when life gets chaotic.💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 pastyourprime.comFollow us on Instagram:📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher 📲 Craig – @craigsmithPTEpisode SummaryIn Episode 17 of the Past Your Prime Podcast, Craig and Alex tackle the follow-up to last week’s deep dive on heel pain misdiagnosis. Thi...2025-04-1050 minPast Your PrimeIs It Really Plantar Fasciitis? 7 Signs Your Heel Pain Is Something ElseWelcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.In each episode, hosts Craig Smith (@craigsmithPT) and Alex Keicher (@spikerkeicher) dive into real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free — even when life gets chaotic.💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 pastyourprime.comFollow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher 📲 Craig – @craigsmithPTShownotesIn Episode 16 of the Past Your Prime Podcast, Craig and Alex dig into one of the most misdiagnosed injuries in the world of foot pain—plantar fasciitis. Or...2025-04-0347 minPast Your PrimeHow to Train Like a Pro (Even with a Full-Time Job, Kids, and Injuries)Welcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.In each episode, hosts Craig Smith (@craigsmithPT) and Alex Keicher (@spikerkeicher) dive into real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free — even when life gets chaotic.💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community: 👉 pastyourprime.comFollow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher 📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT🔑 What We Cover TodayThis episode is a deep dive into how to stay consistent with training when life is trying to crush your soul. Craig and Alex break down rea...2025-03-3039 min
THE PITCH PITSHAWN VASQUEZ!Send us a textComedian Shawn Vasquez joins Craig Smith and Amos Atkinson in The Pitch Pit at Comedy on State in Madison Wisconsin!ZBiotics® Pre-AlcoholZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol breaks down an unwanted alcohol byproducts for a better tomorrow morning.HONEYBEE CANNABIS COMPANYAward winning marijuana infused artisan chocolates and real fruit gumdropsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2025-03-0653 minTHE PITCH PITGlenn Widdicombe and Hulk Hogan!Send us a textComedians Glenn Widdicombe, Amos Atkinson, and Craig Smith are in The Pitch Pit at Comedy on State in Madison Wisconsin!ZBiotics® Pre-AlcoholZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol breaks down an unwanted alcohol byproducts for a better tomorrow morning.HONEYBEE CANNABIS COMPANYAward winning marijuana infused artisan chocolates and real fruit gumdropsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2025-02-2055 minTHE PITCH PITMO B. AND CHUKY RAZOSend us a textComedians Mo B. and Chuky Razo join your hosts Craig Smith and Amos Atkinson in The Pitch Pit at Comedy On State in Madison Wisconsin!ZBiotics® Pre-AlcoholZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol breaks down an unwanted alcohol byproducts for a better tomorrow morning.HONEYBEE CANNABIS COMPANYAward winning marijuana infused artisan chocolates and real fruit gumdropsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2025-01-2942 minTHE PITCH PITBennett Brown and Elliot G.B.Send us a textComedians Elliot G.B. and Bennett Brown join your hosts Craig Smith and Amos Atkinson in The Pitch Pit at Comedy On State in Madison Wisconsin!ZBiotics® Pre-AlcoholZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol breaks down an unwanted alcohol byproducts for a better tomorrow morning.HONEYBEE CANNABIS COMPANYAward winning marijuana infused artisan chocolates and real fruit gumdropsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2025-01-1654 minTHE PITCH PITCHRIS SCHLICHTING!Send us a textComedian Chris Schlichting is in THE PITCH PIT with Craig Smith, Amos Atkinson, and Alec White at Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin!ZBiotics® Pre-AlcoholZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol breaks down an unwanted alcohol byproducts for a better tomorrow morning.HONEYBEE CANNABIS COMPANYAward winning marijuana infused artisan chocolates and real fruit gumdropsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2024-12-2949 minTHE PITCH PITKIERON HARRELL!Send us a textComedian Kieron Harrell joins Craig Smith and Amos Atkinson in THE PITCH PIT at Comedy on State in Madison WisconsinZBiotics® Pre-AlcoholZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol breaks down an unwanted alcohol byproducts for a better tomorrow morning.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.2024-12-141h 00THE PITCH PITBREANNE WILHITE!Send us a textComedian Breanne Wilhite joins Craig Smith and Amos Atkinson in The Pitch Pit at Comedy on State in Madison Wisconsin!2024-11-2833 min
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THE PODS & SODS NETWORKCRAIG & BRIAN WATCH 007 / 002 :: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVECRAIG & BRIAN WATCH 007 / 002 :: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE a P&S/PRP presentation Legions of 007 fans can't be wrong! YOU demanded it and we listened! Craig & Brian ARE BACK and ready to tackle the thrill-packed, danger-ridden second installment of the long-running James Bond film franchise: From Russia with Love!! Craig Smith, rapidly approaching a dozen movies watched in lifetime and now fully caffeine-free, leads an exciting discussion that follows gentleman secret agent James Bond around the globe from England to Turkey to Yugoslavia to Italy. Brian Linnen, rather embarrassed after years of telling his friends and...2023-09-241h 40THE PITCH PITGlenn Widdicombe, Alec White, Craig Smith, and Ethan Hawk!Send us a textComedian and musician Glenn Widdicombe joins your host Craig Smith on The Comedy On State Podcast in Madison, Wisconsin!2023-09-1038 minTHE PITCH PITNate Revard, Craig Smith, and Lindsay Lohan!Send us a textThe great and powerful Nate Revard is in The Comic Vault with your host Craig Smith at Comedy On State in Madison, Wisconsin!2023-09-0246 minTHE PITCH PITJake Snell, Jesse Chieffo, Craig Smith, and Horace Grant!Send us a textComedian Jake Snell, and Photographer/Videographer Extraordinaire Jesse Chieffo join your host Craig Smith in The Comic Vault at Comedy On State in Madison Wisconsin !2023-07-2137 min
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