Best John Zombro Podcasts (2024)

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Ep355 – Meditation for Peak Performance with Jeff Patterson 1:02:30

3h ago1:02:30

1:02:30

In this episode, I have the privilege of visiting with Jeff Patterson. Jeff is a martial artist, teacher, studio owner, and author of The Yielding Warrior. Jeff shares a number of his insights and methodologies regarding how you can use meditation to achieve lifelong health, and peak performance in every aspect of your life (not just sports and fit…

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Ep354 – Preview…The Summer Longevity Training Series 29:32

6d ago29:32

29:32

As is frequently the case, we’re running a brief series on the pod this summer. This episode is the Preview for The Summer Longevity Training Series. Over 4 shows, PK & I will be jamming on strength training, power training, speed training, and sports training…for the older athlete. You get to define what older means to you, but this series……

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Ep353 – The Summer Splash! 33:26

17d ago33:26

33:26

Be sure to make water immersion and exercise a part of your summer program. Here’s the how and why! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime Athlete is also the home……

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Ep352 – The Drag Rig 43:15

24d ago43:15

43:15

The Drag Rig is an essential training tool for Lifetime Athletes. In this episode, we discuss how to make a simple, inexpensive, and effective drag rig for resisted locomotion. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human…

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Ep351 – Staying Fit When Life Gets Full 32:48

1M ago32:48

32:48

Maintaining your fitness during major life events, such as getting a new job or relocating, is both challenging and valuable. Staying fit when life gets full isn’t easy, but this episode offers some advice you will find useful. Thanks for joining me today. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Stor…

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Ep350 – Using RPE and RTT for Maximum Performance and Longevity 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

May Day! Multiple meanings to that term and we’re kicking off the Power Training Block. This is a great opportunity to gain an appreciation for RPE and RTT. In other words, Rate of Perceived Exertion and Readiness to Train should work together in the Lifetime Athlete. Learn all about it! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete……

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Ep349 – Hike for Your LIFE! 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Hike for Your LIFE! Survive the Death Hike. Today, Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear, returned to the show to talk about the 2024 Death Hike. I won’t spoil it by giving away much here in the description. This is a must-listen for any Lifetime Athlete who loves getting into wild places and testing his/her personal limits.……

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Ep348 – North of Forty with Lauren Hurst 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

Today I had the privilege of visiting with Lauren Hurst, the author of North of Forty…Inspiring Stories of Older Athletes. Lauren and I discussed her own journey as a Lifetime Athlete, the experience of creating the book, and many of the amazing athletes in her book. I know you’ll love this episode because it speaks to what we are all……

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Ep347 – All Things Bear Hunting with Joseph von Benedikt 58:35

3M ago58:35

58:35

This episode stems from multiple listener requests. With spring bear seasons opening across the country, it’s time to talk about all things bear hunting with Joseph von Benedikt. Joseph is the host of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast and YouTube channel. He’s an engaging conversationalist and expert resource. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you b…

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Ep346 – RPE vs. RIR 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

Rate of Perceived Exertion and Repetitions in Reserve are just two of the many training tools we use at TLA. RPE vs. RIR is discussed in today’s episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for……

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Ep345 – MailBag: Training While Traveling…Revisited 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

Happy Spring Break! I’m having a great one and I hope you are too. This is a MailBag episode with very commonly asked questions. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The…

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Ep344 – 10 Current Thoughts on Human Nutrition 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

Today I had the privilege to visit with Ryan Jordan of Backpacking Light and discuss human nutrition and performance. We each brought 5 considerations to the episode and took turns sharing our thoughts. Neither one knew what the other was bringing and our exchange was equal parts interesting and educational. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this conversation.…

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Ep343 – Lean4LIFE! 52:48

4M ago52:48

52:48

The Lean4LIFE course, exclusively available in The Lifetime Athlete App…is the Ultimate Body Composition System for The Lifetime Athlete! Gain, lose, maintain weight. Build and preserve lean body mass. Support hard training and peak performance. All this and more. For the Month of March we’re doing the Earth-Based 30-day Challenge. Join us! This po…

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Ep342 – Recovery Training Simplified 44:28

4M ago44:28

44:28

Recovery training is one of the secrets to success in lifetime health and peak performance. But it’s often poorly understood and regularly misapplied. This episode sets the record straight. Enjoy. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the e…

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Ep341 – The Lifetime Athlete 5-3-1 System Revisited 1:10:56

4M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

In this episode we revisit The Lifetime Athlete 5-3-1 System. It’s the basis of all our coaching and program design at TLA. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrition. Education. Community. The Lifetime At…

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Ep340 – The Lifetime Athlete App! 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

The Lifetime Athlete App. The Ultimate Fitness for Life application for the evolving human! Join PK & I as we discuss the App’s development, features, and potential. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete App. Available on the App Store and Google Play. It’s the ultimate fitness for life app for the evolving human! Workouts. Nutrit…

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Ep339 – TLA Community Update 50:30

5M ago50:30

50:30

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these…so here goes everything! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition to get lean, healthy, shredded, and jacked…and solve the root ca…

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Ep338 – The Devil’s Triangle…Balancing Mobility, Strength, and Endurance Training for Longevity! 42:54

5M ago42:54

42:54

Mobility, Strength, and Endurance Training are all valuable. As long as you don’t do only one and forsake the others! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition to get lean, healt…

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Ep337 – How to Train for Longevity! 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

If you ask “How to Train for Longevity,” some might say it’s easier said than done. But I would say it’s actually relatively easy if you follow the suggestions in this episode. This is an answer to a very frequently asked question. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping……

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Ep336 – All About Knives with Evan Siembida 1:08:45

6M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Today I had the privilege of learning all about knifes with craftsman, bladesmith, and darn fine human Evan Siembida of Siembida Custom Knives. You don’t have to be a hunter, fisherman, or bushcrafter to appreciate the knife as human history’s most important tool to this day. And you will immediately recognize the unsurpassed quality of Evan’s desi…

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Ep335 – Mail Bag…Holiday Q & A 54:02

6M ago54:02

54:02

Happy Holidays! I hope you are having a great one. In today’s episode I answer a number of listener questions around longevity, exercise, goal-setting, nutrition, and body composition. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any s…

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Ep334 – Field Report…Whitetail Deer Harvest! 51:18

6M ago51:18

51:18

Happy Holidays a little early! In this episode I talk about community, culture, body composition, and a recap of my recent whitetail deer harvest. Heading into year-end, I’m busy working on projects at TLA and blending that with a ton of gratitude for YOU! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our f…

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Ep333 – A Conversation with Lifetime Athlete Brian Mathis! 1:16:19

6M ago1:16:19

1:16:19

Triple Tres! This great episode features a conversation with a true lifetime athlete…Brian Mathis. In today’s discussion, Brian and I talk about his athletic journey in football, track and field, and Olympic lifting. Brian describes his career in teaching, coaching, strength and conditioning, and academic administration. From there we dive into Bri…

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Ep332 – A Conversation with Lifetime Athlete Rich Bradfield! 58:41

7M ago58:41

58:41

Today I had the privilege of welcoming Rich Bradfield on the podcast. Rich is a Lifetime Athlete, an engaging conversationalist, and a true ambassador for healthy living and peak performance. Rich shared many of his perspectives on training, nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. I learned a lot and I think you will too. This podcast was brought to you…

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Ep331 – Training and Hunting for LIFE with Todd White! 55:01

7M ago55:01

55:01

This is a great episode that features my recent discussion with my friend and client Todd White. We dove into a conversation about health and fitness, and Todd’s recent backcountry hunting expedition in Idaho for mule deer. This is a pearl-rich chat that I know you are going to love! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete……

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Ep330 – Field Report…Late Season Elk Hunting Adventures! 58:15

7M ago58:15

58:15

In this episode of the pod, I share some stories and tips about late season elk hunting…and more! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition to get lean, healthy, shredded, and ja…

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Ep329 – Gratitude and Bonus Workouts 49:05

7M ago49:05

49:05

Happy Thanksgiving. In this episode I discuss some unique aspects of the gratitude I have for my family, friends, clients, and this great TLA community. I have also included 6 bonus workouts for you to try out. A couple of gym sessions and a few cool tactics to keep your training going over the Holiday! Enjoy! This podcast was brought……

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Ep328 – Field Report…Cow Elk Harvest 1:03:59

7M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

In this edition of the Field Report series, I discuss my recent cow elk harvest. Perhaps no finer table fare exists and it was a grand adventure. I also share some nuggets and pearls regarding training for athletic longevity. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve……

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Ep327 – Workouts to Maintain Backcountry Fitness During Peak Season 20:00

8M ago20:00

20:00

It’s Peak Season! Hopefully your trips and outings are going great! We don’t train all out during this season, but we also avoid doing nothing and letting our hard-won conditioning decline. Here are a few simple workouts that can help you keep your razor’s edge of backcountry fitness honed to perfection. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifet…

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Ep326 – Field Report…Elk Rifle Opener 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

Another field report! In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, I discuss the elk rifle opener. Every year, at the beginning of this season, my friend and I pack into the backcountry with horses and mules and share a great tradition. This year didn’t disappoint. Unique to this story, I get to share how sleep, nutrition, injury management and…

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Ep325 – Field Report…Antelope Hunt Recap 44:37

8M ago44:37

44:37

In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, I discuss my recent antelope hunt. It’s an interesting story of challenge, humility, and gratitude. No matter what your life pursuits may look like, the objective is the same for all of us…keep doing what you love for as long as you can! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime……

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Ep324 – Testing and Training a Lifetime Athlete…Dennis Rackers! 1:44:20

8M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Wow! Episode 324 (I accidentally introduced the show as #323) of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast features an engaging conversation with Lifetime Athlete Dennis Rackers. Dennis is 69 years young and we discussed his recent VO2max test and DEXA scan results, as well as principles of training, specific exercises and injury management. This was a pleasure…

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Ep323 – Field Report…Archery Elk Late Season, and More! 40:20

9M ago40:20

40:20

In this episode of the pod, I share some stories about recent outings along with information regarding training and rehab methodologies. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition…

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Ep322 – Performance Nutrition for Female Athletes, with Drew Mulvey 58:17

9M ago58:17

58:17

In this episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, we welcome guest Drew Mulvey, MS, CDN, CNS, CLT, PNL1, CISN. Drew is a nutritional consultant and personal trainer. She shares some of her vast knowledge with us in this show, and it’s full of pearls for Lifetime Athletes of any gender or age. Enjoy! If you’d like to contact Drew or……

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Ep321 – Field Report…Elk Archery Mid-Season 46:30

9M ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, we discuss the richness of relationships in our community, some unique perspectives on endurance training, and a recap of some recent elk hunts. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine t…

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Ep320 – Field Report…Early Elk Archery 1:12:16

9M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Today’s episode of the podcast is a summary of my adventures and gear list on a recent early season elk hunting trip. Listeners have requested more content like this and it’s a real thrill for me to provide it. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to……

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Ep319 – Mail Bag…Listener Q&A 46:45

9M ago46:45

46:45

In today’s episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast, we answer listener questions about the grouse season opener, sprinting mechanics, and my results in The Summer 2023 Fitness Challenge. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport …

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Ep318 – Making the Most of Your Workout! 35:02

10M ago35:02

35:02

Have a plan for your training. But modify it as needed. Manipulate your workouts for your best results! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition to get lean, healthy, shredded, …

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Ep317 – Exercise is Nourishment! 14:00

10M ago14:00

14:00

Exercise is Nourishment. Exercise should Nourish You. This is a concept we explore in today’s episode of The Lifetime Athlete Podcast. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition t…

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Ep316 – Bonus Speed Episode! 43:33

10M ago43:33

43:33

The World Championships in Track and Field are beginning in Budapest Hungary! This bonus episode features a discussion of some of the elements of speed and sprinting that you can use to watch the meet as well as to incorporate into your own training. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus……

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Ep315 – Hunting Partners and Adventures! 1:06:43

11M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Today I had the pleasure of visiting with Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear. Instead of talking about backpacks and training, we dove into the subjects of mindset, relationships, and life enrichment through shared experiences hunting in the backcountry. This was a great episode. Steve and Mark offered some great perspectives that a…

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Ep314 – Speed Workouts for Lifetime Athletes 39:22

11M ago39:22

39:22

This 5th and final episode during Speed Week features some sample speed workouts for Lifetime Athletes. We discuss how to perform some training sessions that are guaranteed to make you faster. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance …

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Ep313 – Techniques and Cues for Optimal Speed Development 31:55

11M ago31:55

31:55

In this edition of the Speed Week series, we are talking about techniques and cues for optimal speed development. Understanding and appreciating mechanisms of the gait cycle, acceleration versus max velocity running, and metabolic considerations…are the topics today. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Serv…

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Ep312 – The Lifetime Athlete Track Warmup 23:27

11M ago23:27

23:27

This episode of the Speed Week series discusses a serving suggestion of a track warmup for any Lifetime Athlete. There is a companion video with demonstrations of all the exercises we discussed. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in an…

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Ep311 – Preparatory Training for Speed 25:14

11M ago25:14

25:14

Wanna go fast? You gotta earn that right! We all do. In this edition of the Speed Week series, I discuss preparatory training for speed. How to use tempos in lifting, plyometrics, and more. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any……

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Ep310 Introduction to Speed Week 21:00

11M ago21:00

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This is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. It’s hot summer and it’s time to go fast. It’s Speed Week across our community. The Training Tribe is in the Speed Block. Coaching clients are tuning up their speed. And this week we are doing a podcast every day to help you understand the concept of speed, appreciate……

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Ep309 – Gait, Respiration, Lunges, and Effective Training 33:17

11M ago33:17

33:17

This episode provides some updates and previews as well as some coordinated thinking around gait patterns, respiration, lunge mechanics, and making training more effective. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pur…

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Ep308 – The Ultimate Anti-Aging Workout! 43:52

11M ago43:52

43:52

The Ultimate Anti-Aging Workout! Learn how to harness your strength, speed, power, agility, and endurance to become Hard to Kill — on the playing field — and in the game of LIFE! Fight hard agains the Grim Reaper!By John Zombro

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Ep307 – AnimalFIT…Case Studies (Part 2) 37:34

12M ago37:34

37:34

I this edition of the AnimalFIT series, I share the stories of Kati the Bobcat, Mark the Wolf, and Calvin the Coyote…along with some updates on summer training groups. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit……

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Ep306 – The Top 5 Resistance Exercises for Lifetime Athletes! 1:07:14

12M ago1:07:14

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The Top 5 Resistance Exercises for Lifetime Athletes! It’s here. The list that will change your life for the better! The choices, setup, and rationale behind the mojo! An article and video will also soon be available. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak ath…

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