In this episode of the Past Your Prime podcast, pro volleyball player and pain-free living activist Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith delve into an essential sports movement for aging athletes and active adults overcoming injuries: jumping and landing.

Today, athletes and busy fitness parents will learn how to protect their knees, lower back, and Achilles tendon from the "Landing Tax": the physical toll of gravity every time you jump and land.

Explore why mastering landing technique is crucial for injury recovery, especially for those experiencing hamstring tightness, lower back pain, or hip mobility challenges. Discover the difference between eccentric and isometric loading, and why landing softly is key to defending against ACL tears and other common injuries.

Whether you’re navigating recovery as an athlete or balancing busy parenting with fitness routines, these mobility training and landing drills provide practical advice for staying active with injuries and promoting pain free living.

Tune in to enhance your strength and conditioning and continue your fitness journey after 40 with confidence and safety!

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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

Are you an active adult striving for pain free living while juggling a healthy lifestyle? In this comment section episode of Past Your Prime, we tackle essential fitness strategies and pain management techniques specifically designed for active adults. Wondering if stretching truly helps or if muscle soreness means you should ease up on your workouts? We dive deep into common myths surrounding stretching, muscle soreness, and their impacts on overcoming injuries and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Explore the science behind fascia, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), and the effects of under fueling during fasting on your performance. Our discussion provides practical guidance for managing pain and recovering safely, empowering you to live a stronger, pain free life.

Plus, join us for some fun banter to find out if Craig Smith is actually a muppet or not! Tune in and embrace strategies that support your fitness journey and overall well-being!

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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

Are you struggling with intense muscle soreness after training? Today we are breaking down Pro Volleyball player Alex Keicher’s favorite physical experience (allegedly): DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Does it truly hit harder as you get older?

Is the famous “No Pain, No Gain” a lie all along?

Does stretching, ice, sauna or forty packs of beer in one night TRULY help you walk again when experiencing severe DOMS?

Plus, all the actual SCIENCE behind DOMS brought to you by yours truly Craig Smith! Let’s go!

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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