Past Your Prime

Craig Smith - Pain Expert; Alex Keicher - Athlete; Smith Performance Center

WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME!
The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life.

Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free... even when life gets chaotic!

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#80
Wednesday · 32 min
The Real Reason You Can't Learn New Skills as an Adult
Today, let's break down the science of skill acquisition and how active adults can master new sports or other activities without hitting frustrating plateaus. In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist & strength coach Craig Smit explain why most adults jump straight into advanced activities without owning fundamentals, resulting in stalled progress. Let's deep dive into the practical 3-part framework: execution, programming, and behavioral consistency to help you structure purposeful practice, identify baseline weaknesses, and unlock long-term athletic development. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#79
September 23 · 37 min
Why Your Ankle Sprain Isn't Healing (And How to Fix It)
Stop icing ankle sprains and learn how to manage acute ankle injury recovery using evidence-based rehab strategies for active adults. In this episode, professional volleyball player Alex Keicher joins Dr. Craig Smith to break down the shift from passive rest to active rehabilitation, focusing on tissue capacity and movement-based recovery. You will learn how to assess pain levels properly and build a smarter plan that keeps you moving rather than sitting on the sidelines. If you want to avoid the common pitfalls of injury management and get back to your sport faster, this conversation provides the practical framework you need. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT
#78
September 16 · 45 min
The TOP 5 Vertical Jump Factors for Active Adults | Aging Athlete Performance Training
Build explosive power and jump higher as an active adult: without knee pain or recovery breakdown. In this episode, pro-volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Dr. Craig Smith analyze 30 science-backed factors behind vertical jump performance for aging athletes and active adults, and they reveal their top 5 highest-impact priorities. Learn the neurological, mechanical, and physical elements that matter most for masters athletes and busy parents who want to stay on the court, recover faster, and build real athletic resilience. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#77
September 9 · 53 min
Jumper's Knee: How Active Adults Overcome Patellar Tendinopathy
Jumper's Knee, also known as patellar tendinopathy, plagues active adults: but weeks of rest often makes it worse. In this episode, physical therapist Craig Smith and pro volleyball Alex Keicher explain why complete rest actually lowers tissue capacity, how glute and quad inhibition overloads your patellar tendon, and the proven isometric and heavy-load protocol that rebuilds strength without pain. Learn how to reclaim explosive jump power while staying injury-free. If you're an active adult focused on overcoming injuries, and staying in your sport or training, this episode is packed with actionable rehab strategies. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#76
September 2 · 40 min
Foot Pain Solved: Why Calluses Form & How Active Adults Recover Fast
Most podcasts focus on callus as a cosmetic issue… and now it is time to reframe this as a biomechanical signal. In this episode of Past Your Prime, we’re diving deep into a topic that most people find a little "weird" but is actually a goldmine of information for active adults: foot calluses. Foot calluses are the body's adaptive response to training stress, as data points reveal gait issues, shoe problems, or recovery deficits. Calluses mean you're training hard, but improper recovery exacerbates them: we explore the science of foot pain; how your body reacts to compression and shear and why simply cutting off calluses won't solve the underlying issue. Whether you’re a runner or a jumping athlete, learn how to optimize your fitness by understanding the "callus map" and why your footwear choices… from Hokas to sandals… matter more than you think. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#75
August 19 · 48 min
Will AI Turn Physical Therapists Obsolete? The Future of Athlete Health & Active Adults Fitness
For active adults and athletes managing injuries, AI-powered training apps and chat bots promise personalized recovery... but pro volleyball player Alex Keicher's wrist injury tells a different story. In this episode, Alex shares his personal experience using AI to manage a wrist injury, revealing how a seemingly safe plan backfired into a painful flare-up. We break down the four critical failure points where AI falls short: "garbage" data, poor execution, lack of verification, and the inability to adapt to the moving target of recovery. Discover why offloading your injury recovery to algorithms can backfire and how to use these tools effectively as a support system for your athlete health rather than a replacement for critical thinking. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#74
August 12 · 42 min
DO NOT Stretch Your Neck | Stiff Neck Rehab for Active Adults
"Stiff neck" rehab for active adults goes way beyond ineffective stretching. In this episode, Craig Smith and Alex Keicher expose why common "quick fixes" lock you up even tighter. If you’ve ever woken up with a stiff neck or felt like a "Lego mini-figure" unable to turn your head, this tactical guide is for you. Craig explains how to build cervical tissue capacity to handle the loads of training and daily life. Whether you’re dealing with nerve irritation or cervical disc issues, we break down how to test your range of motion and move toward pain-free living with a strategy that actually works for busy people juggling training and life. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#73
July 29 · 55 min
7 Years of Shin Splints Solved | Recovery for Active Adults and Athletes Beyond Rest
Athlete injury recovery doesn't mean stopping activities for long periods of time. In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, we unpack why a 20-year-old athlete battled chronic shin splints for seven years despite orthotics and other treatments. Physical Therapist Craig Smith and pro volleyball player Alex Keicher explain the therapeutic gap: why pain persists on active adults when tissue capacity doesn't match your physical capacity and training load. We reveal the science-backed strategies top athletes use to break this cycle. If rest alone hasn't worked for years, this is for you. 👀 LINK FOR THE REDDIT POST! — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#72
July 22 · 34 min
Ending Elbow & Lower Back Pain for Good | Osteoarthritis Tactical Guide for Active Adults | PART 2
Lower back pain and elbow issues plague active adults, but the real culprits often hide in plain sight. Here’s Part 2 of our Osteoarthritis Tactical Guide, physical therapist Craig Smith and pro volleyball player Alex reveal how daily habits, sleeping positions, and movement patterns trigger chronic flares that stretching will NEVER fix! Learn to differentiate genuine joint degeneration from mimickers like tendinopathy or neural irritation, then execute the exact fixes that keep you pain-free, training hard and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#71
July 15 · 43 min
Overcoming S.I. & Shoulder Injuries | Osteoarthritis Tactical Guide for Active Adults | PART 1
Overcoming shoulder joint pain and S.I. joint issues don't require surgery or couch rest. Following the success of our osteoarthritis episode, here's the Part 1 of our osteoarthritis deep-dive and tactical guide. Physical Therapist Craig Smith and pro volleyball player Alex Keicher map the therapeutic gap and the precise strategy for balancing tissue capacity with daily stresses on specific joints. Learn how active adults identify what's limiting them and build a real recovery plan that keeps you training and active! — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT
#70
July 8 · 31 min
Hip Flexors In Active Adults: The "Squat Pain" That Stretching Can't Fix
Are you an active adult struggling with that "hip pinch" during deep squats? Most people blame "tight" hip flexors and then stretch them aggressively every week... but if stretching worked, you wouldn't need to repeat it. In this episode of the Past Your Prime podcast, physical therapist Craig Smith and pro athlete Alex Keicher break down the real mechanics of Hip Flexion: why hip mobility exercises fail, what movement deficits actually cause squat pain, and the exact fix that works. Skip the couch stretch repetition and learn the motor control solution! — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#69
July 1 · 36 min
Osteoarthritis Isn't a Death Sentence | Joint Pain-Free Living for Active Adults
Is Osteoarthritis really a death sentence for athletes and active adults? In this episode, pro-volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith debunk the myth that an Osteoarthritis diagnosis ends your athletic life. We expose the gap between what MRI imaging shows and how you actually feel, and prove that joint pain management is possible without surgery or endless cortisone injections. Discover why motion is medicine for "grumpy joints", and learn the real strategies active adults use to stay strong and pain-free despite osteoarthritis. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#68
June 25 · 41 min
Knee Surgery vs Physical Therapy for Active Adults | Overcoming Meniscus Injuries
Meniscus tears and overcoming knee injuries does not necessarily mean surgery. In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, physical therapist Craig Smith and pro volleyball player Alex debunk the myth that a "degenerative meniscus tear" on an MRI exam is a career-ender for athletes and active adults. Discover why imaging findings often don't match your actual pain, how force absorption and landing mechanics matter more than what the radiologist reports, and the rehab-first framework that keeps active adults competing... not sidelined. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#67
June 18 · 42 min
Rest Doesn't Work For Athletes | Recovery & Fatigue for Active Adults Explained
Active adults blame lack of rest for their constant exhaustion, but the real culprit is misunderstanding fatigue. In this episode of Past Your Prime, physical therapist Craig Smith and pro-athlete Alex Keicher break down the science-backed Fatigue Model: explaining why recovery strategies for athletes fail and how you can reclaim energy for pain-free living. Tonight's episode is perfect for busy parents and fitness enthusiasts managing injuries, performance issues and looking for overall health improvement. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT
#66
June 11 · 23 min
Why Cortisone Injections Backfire for Active Adults: Pain-Free Living Gone Wrong
For active adults, cortisone shots feel like a magic solution: but they're a ticking time bomb for joint degradation. In this episode of Past Your Prime, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith pull back the curtain and expose the "doom loop" of steroid injections: why they mask the real problem, accelerate cartilage breakdown, and leave you chasing the next shot. Learn what actually stops recurring pain and builds resilient joints... without sacrificing your training. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#65
June 4 · 44 min
From Broken to Peak: How Active Adults Perform Like Champions | ft. Kenny Sewall
Active adults often hit a plateau after injury or midlife transition: stuck managing pain instead of pursuing real performance. In this landmark episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, hosts pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith welcome their very first guest: strength coach Kenny Sewall. Kenny reveals his framework for helping busy, broken athletes not just return to baseline, but exceed their peak. Learn the recovery strategies that separates those who settle from those who come back stronger. --- WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#63
May 21 · 33 min
Why Isometric Exercises Beat Surgery For Active Adults | Pain-Free Joints and Tendons
Knee and Achilles pain don't always need surgery: they need the right stimulus. In this new episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, Craig and Alex reveal why isometric exercises (static holds like wall sits) trigger rapid pain relief and joint stability for active adults. Discover how staying still becomes your most powerful tool for staying active. And learn which holds work the fastest for overcoming injuries in order to help you move better and stay on the court. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT
#62
May 7 · 30 min
Movement Deficits: Stop Recurring Injuries | Pain-Free Living Framework
Recurring injuries sabotaging your active lifestyle? Discover why stretching or ice miss the real problem. In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, Craig and Alex break down the exercise deficits keeping you injured: and share the exact assessment framework (local, regional, central modulation) that stops the injury cycle before it starts. Learn how to identify YOUR gap and start to train pain-free now! — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT
#61
April 30 · 34 min
The Athlete's Workout Strategy: Pain-Free Living Through Smart Training
Pain-free living starts with understanding your tissue capacity. In this episode of Past Your Prime, our performance experts Craig Smith and Alex Keicher break down the "Risk vs. Benefit" analysis that every active adult needs to know in order to build a smart workout strategy. Learn why overcoming exercise pain requires knowing your limits before maxing out performance, especially for fitness after 40 or busy parents fitness. Tonight's episode will be the best guide on overcoming exercise pain, mobility training, pain management and maintaining a healthy lifestyle as an active adult. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠
#60
April 23 · 30 min
Never Quit The Gym Again: How To Stay Active (Even With Injuries)
The crushing guilt of missing a workout. Tonight, we dive deep into the psychology of active adults and the 'slippery slope' that turns one missed session into a year on the couch. Whether you're focused on overcoming injuries and pain free living or simply maintaining fitness as an active adult: understanding the difference between quitting and recovering is key. In this episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith discuss the 'bedtime knockout' and why your body sometimes forces a shutdown. We also touch how to identify physical cues that might be signs of overtraining. Don't let a blip in your routine stop your momentum. This is your midlife fitness comeback: learn how to operationalize your recovery, get back to the gym with confidence and refine a system so you can stay active for life. — WELCOME TO PAST YOUR PRIME! The podcast for active adults balancing fitness, family, and real life. Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (Physical Therapist, Strength Coach & Life Professional) and Alex Keicher (Pro Athlete, Busy Dad & Physically Broken) unpack 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.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT

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