Past Your Prime

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 [http://pastyourprime.com] Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT [https://instagram.com/craigsmithPT]

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 [http://pastyourprime.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher]📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT [https://instagram.com/craigsmithPT]

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 [http://pastyourprime.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher]📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠ [https://instagram.com/craigsmithPT]

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 [http://pastyourprime.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher]📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT [https://instagram.com/craigsmithPT]

Your Lower Back Pain is Secretly Sabotaging Your Performance | Unlocking Athletic Potential

Let's explore the intricate connection between lower back pain and athletic performance in this insightful new episode of Past Your Prime. Join hosts Craig Smith, a Physical Therapist and Strength Coach, and pro volleyball player Alex Keicher as they unravel how hamstring tightness and lower back pain can severely impact your mobility and overall sports performance. Discover why what feels like calf pain might actually be rooted in spinal irritation affecting your nervous system, leading to muscle shutdowns in critical areas like the glutes or quads. Traditional stretching will not be helping, and Craig shares expert physical therapy exercises, nerve flossing techniques, and hydration strategies for spinal discs that can accelerate recovery for athletes and keep you moving pain free. Whether you're dealing with recurrent hamstring strains, seeking hip and ankle mobility exercises, or just want to learn about effective strength and conditioning practices to stay active with injuries, this episode delivers practical advice tailored for active adults balancing fitness and family life. Tune in and learn how to manage pain, improve your recovery, and maintain a healthy lifestyle despite physical challenges. — 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 [http://pastyourprime.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: 📲 Alex – @spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/spikerkeicher]📲 Craig – @craigsmithPT⁠ [https://instagram.com/craigsmithPT] #LowerBack #BackPain #BackPainRelief #PhysicalTherapy #NerveFlossing #InjuryPrevention #AthleticPerformance #LowerBackHealth #VolleyballRecovery #SciaticaRelief #MobilityTraining #SportsMedicine #RehabScience #CoreStability #GluteActivation #RecoveryTips #SandVolleyball #MuscleCramps #Biohacking #Durability #FitnessEducation #PastYourPrime #SmithPerformanceCenter #PastYourPrimePodcast