Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life
The Active Life presented by the Huntsman World Senior Games is a weekly 25 minute podcast designed to help listeners get the most out of their life. We tackle all kinds of health and wellness topics including the value of competition as part of overall active aging.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 423
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
#298 – Let’s Go Do Something That’s Never Been Done
Early 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 …
#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, …
#296 – Lowering Your Blood Sugar
Allen 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 tal…
#295 - #itsjustatimeout
Last 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 COV…
#294 – It’s Hip To Be Square
Not 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, volunte…
#293 – Getting Back To The Gym
Rachel 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 Functi…
#292 – 50 After 50 - Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life
Maria Leonard Olsen is an attorney, recovery mentor, writing/empowerment retreat leader, and co-host of D.C.’s Inside Out radio show. Maria graduated from Boston College and the Univer…
#291 – Your Pharmacy and COVID-19
We’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 i…
#290 – Coloring Outside The Lines
Exercise 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 per…
#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 bee…
#288 – Getting Under My Skin
Our 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, espe…
#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…
#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 Walki…
#285 – How To Boost Your Metabolism
Mike 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 …
#284 – My Favorite Run
Gene 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 miler…
#283 – Rally Your Resources
In 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 …
#282 – How to Strengthen Your Immunity
Dr. 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 strengt…
#281 – Nifty, Look Who’s 50
If 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 f…
#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 …
#279 – Put the FUN in Functional Aging
We 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 …