The Masters Athlete Survival Guide

The Masters Athlete Survival Guide

John Katalinas and Scott Fike

Episodes 48
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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79%
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About This Podcast

We explore thriving as an athlete after 40. Each episode, we’ll dive into tips, hacks, and inspiring stories from seasoned athletes and our personal experience. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive pro, this podcast is your playbook for staying fit, strong, and motivated

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Recent Episodes

From Muay Thai to Mindset: How Fitness and Grit Saved Ty Wilson

Mar 06, 2026 57m Transcript

Send a textWe share how training saved Ty’s life after a brutal car crash, then unpack the mindset, habits, and community support that carried him through recovery and back to service. We also break…

Classroom To Kali: How Martial Arts Built Community and a Champion with Shannon Duval

Feb 20, 2026 54m Transcript

Send a textWe welcome Shannon Duvall, a philosophy professor turned martial artist and coach, to explore how community, grit, and simple routines can change a life. From founding a dojang in ten days…

Trade Intensity for Longevity and Win Your 40s and Beyond

Feb 06, 2026 39m Transcript

Send a textWe unpack the gap between weekend intensity and weekday inactivity, then lay out a practical path for masters athletes to build consistency, protect joints, and keep playing longer.…

Recovery That Works When You’re Over 40

Jan 23, 2026 51m Transcript

Send a textWe break down why stiffness after long days of sitting feels worse than soreness, how short movement breaks change posture and breath, and which recovery methods actually help athletes…

Cutting Through Fitness Noise After 40

Jan 09, 2026 49m Transcript

Send a textWe unpack why a Masters Athlete Survival Guide matters and map out a smarter path for training after 40. Between laughs and whiskey tastings, we outline recovery-first programming, mindset…

New Habits in 2026: Build Habits That Create Real Change

Jan 02, 2026 3m Transcript

Send a textWe share a new year mindset shift: stop chasing results and build systems that make progress unavoidable. We offer simple ways to start at the gym, reduce fear, and turn small habits into…

How We Use YouTube To Lift Better, Hurt Less, And Stay In The Game

Dec 29, 2025 55m Transcript

Send a textWe riff on how YouTube became our most useful training partner and where it can lead you astray. From fixing a good-morning deadlift to building finger strength and dialing recovery, we…

Adriane Wilson On Mobility, Masters Strength, and Celebrating the Warrior Games

Dec 05, 2025 54m Transcript

Send a textAdriane Wilson joins us to show how daily mobility, honest intensity, and smart recovery keep a world-class thrower competitive as a masters athlete. We unpack her one-hour training…

Travel To Compete: Community, Grit, And Growth After 40

Nov 21, 2025 36m Transcript

Send a textWe drive home from a strongman meet and dig into why traveling to compete after 40 sharpens focus, grows community, and raises your game. Real stories of grit, the difference culture…

Redefine Greatness: Let Longevity Set The Frame And PRs Fuel The Journey

Nov 07, 2025 42m Transcript

Send a textWe weigh the tradeoffs between chasing lifetime PRs and training to stay strong for decades, then land on a simple rule: let longevity set the frame and let smart, contextual PRs keep you…

The Mind-Muscle Connection: Balancing Medical Science with Strength Training with Dr. Erik Jensen

Oct 23, 2025 1h 21m Transcript

Send a textDr. Erik Jensen bridges the gap between medical science and strength training wisdom, sharing insights from his dual perspective as an anesthesiologist and competitive strongman at age…

Valkyrie Strength: The Age-Defying Secret: Intensity Over Volume

Oct 09, 2025 1h 2m Transcript

Send a textWe chat with Denny Labresh, founder of Valkyrie Strength Team, about thriving in strength sports after 40 and his journey from basketball player to successful strongman competitor and…

Strength for a Cause: The Love Like Ben Memorial Strongman Event

Sep 25, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textScott Fike shares the inspiring story behind the Love Like Ben Foundation and its annual strongman charity event honoring his son's memory while raising funds to help children afford…

What If Everything You Know About Healing Is Wrong?

Sep 10, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textDr. B, a chiropractor specializing in Active Release Technique (ART), shares revolutionary perspectives on healing, mitochondrial health, and optimizing athletic performance after 40…

We Tried 15 Protein Drinks So You Don't Have To

Aug 28, 2025 53m Transcript

Send a textScott and John conduct an extensive taste test of ready-to-drink protein beverages, sampling over 15 different products to provide honest reviews and insights for athletes looking to…

Beyond Limits: The Mental Game of Masters Athletes

Aug 14, 2025 50m Transcript

Send a textMasters athletes develop superior mental approaches to competition that extend beyond physical abilities, transforming how they handle stress, manage competition strategy, and maintain…

Thirty Episodes Strong: Looking Back on Our Journey

Jul 31, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textJohn and Scott take a reflective journey through their first 30 podcast episodes, highlighting the most impactful guests, meaningful lessons, and surprising revelations they've…

When Your Body Says No but Your Heart Says Nationals

Jul 19, 2025 1h 8m Transcript

Send a textScott Fike shares his journey toward the USS Masters National Strongman Competition and why this might be his last year competing at this level despite his previous success as a silver…

An Interview with ChatGPT: How A.I. Will Transform Your Training

Jul 03, 2025 41m Transcript

Send a textJohn and Scott welcome a unique guest to the podcast—an AI assistant named Hal—who shares evidence-based training, nutrition, and recovery strategies specifically designed for masters…

Savage Mindset: Candice Dutko Attacks Strongman, Ultra Running and Life

Jun 19, 2025 1h 7m Transcript

Send a textCandice Dutko, owner of Achieve Wellness and Fitness in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, shares her remarkable journey from 220 pounds to becoming both a competitive strongwoman and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Masters Athlete Survival Guide have?

The Masters Athlete Survival Guide has published 48 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Fitness, Health & Fitness.

Is The Masters Athlete Survival Guide still active?

The Masters Athlete Survival Guide is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.

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