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Forever an Athlete

by Eric Minkwitz

Welcome! As a lifelong competitive athlete, I am passionate about living an active and healthy life! "Forever an Athlete" will discuss steps to empower your healthy decisions, including building physical and mental durability; training approaches to promote functional strength and mobility; eating foods rich in vitamins, phytonutrients, protein, and fiber to enhance energy and focus; nutrient timing to pack on lean muscle; connecting with nature for stress release; and building resilience. #foreveranathlete #leanmuscle #strength #health #immuneboost #fitness #nutrition #gym #motivation #fit Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forever-an-athlete/support

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  1. Seven Steps for Premium Sports Nutrition -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss seven tried and true premium sports nutrition decisions to help build lean muscle, enhance energy, and increase nutrient availability. This is a perfect list for student athletes and busy professionals. Please visit #ForeveranAthlete, #minktraining:...

  2. Six Healthy Checks for a New Month -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss six healthy and practical steps you can take to help optimize your new month. We all need an extra boost to create powerful, healthy habits, and this podcast provides six steps to try today! For more details on building total body functional strength,...

  3. Quickly Pack on Lean Muscle with this Food List -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome! Play this episode on your way to get groceries to identify nutrient-dense bodybuilding foods for the week. These foods are packed with vitamins, phytonutrients, protein, and fibers to build muscle, enhance energy, shred fat, and create a build a healthy immune response. Enjoy! #food...

  4. Mindfulness and Flow -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    Happy 2025! For the New Year, we discuss mindfulness and flow, and steps you can take to reach "Flow State". "Flow" is the ability to be intensely focused, both mentally and physically, while still achieving relaxation, when you are encountering an intense physical challenge, such as rock…

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  5. Classic Three Day Strength Program -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    In this episode we discuss the classic exercise selection for three strength training days in order to build a strong, functional, and balanced physique. We also discuss how to program your week in order to train with efficiency. #foreveranathlete #foreveranathleteprogram #gym #muscle...

  6. Durability Training for Knees and Hips -- Forever an Athlete

    We discuss the exercises, stretches, strengtheners, and mobility techniques you can utilize in your weekly training to build durability in your knees and hips. Enjoy! #health #muscle #gymmotivation #fitness #healthylife #knees #glutes #hips #mobility #durability #longevity #gym #foreveranathlete...

  7. Top 10 Foods for Older Athletes and Bodybuilders -- Forever an Athlete

    This episode will discuss the best foods for older athletes, from the nutrient density, muscle building, convenience, cost, and sustainability standpoints. #fitness #healthyfood #bodybuilding #foreveranathlete #muscle #food #health #gym #motivation #@spotifyforpodcasters #nutrition #health...

  8. Durability Training for the Shoulder Complex -- Forever an Athlete

    Forever an Athlete durability series will present techniques, movements, strength builders, and mobility builders, in order to build your foundation for bulletproof knees, stable core, strong and mobile hip complex, and balanced shoulder complex. This podcast focuses on the Shoulder Complex:...

  9. Durability Training for Core & Lower Back -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss (5) key techniques for increasing durability in your core and lower back. This podcast will explore strengthening exercises, physical therapy exercises, and movements for increasing posture and deep core strength. #foreveranathlete #foreveranathleteprogram...

  10. Top Six Healthiest Foods (Revisited) -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    Thanks for joining us! Today we revisit a discussion of the Top Six Healthiest Foods that you can implement, for energy, muscle growth, and heart health. These foods are nutrient dense, rich in phytonutrients, rich in proteins, fiber, and minerals. Special guest today is my Siberian Husky!...

  11. Top Eight Muscle Building Tips -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss practical tips on how to build, maintain, challenge, and fuel your muscles! We will focus on program design, strength routines, nutrients, and other tactics. Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/JPSouthBayBoxing for his knowledge! #foreveranathlete...

  12. Staying Vigorous & Healthy During Cold & Flu Season with Jonny's Health Tips -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss practical and smart healthy decisions you can implement to stay vigorous and strong during this winter's cold and flu season. We explore foods to eat, air quality and breathing ideas, and other tips. Special thanks to https://instagram.com/jpsouthbayboxing...

  13. How to Build Durability in Your Knees and Hips -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss practical tips on how to build physical durability throughout your lower body, focusing on your hip complex and knees. Techniques include strength exercises, Physical Therapy based stretches, increasing mobility, strength, improving cardio and running...

  14. Build Speed with Athletic-Based Footwork Stations! -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss several footwork training methods to help build speed. We use dynamic warm ups, agility drills, quickness, explosiveness drills, and finally we develop concentric loading and reactive eccentric skills, using my favorite plyometrics exercises....

  15. Fast and Healthy Snacks for Busy People on the Run -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss practical, quick, easy to grab snacks. These snacks will provide ample carbohydrates, fiber, protein, phytonutrients, and slow release energy for athletes and professionals who are on the run and need quick sources of nutrition! #foreveranathlete #fitness...

  16. Sports Nutrition Recipe Ideas -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss healthy sports nutrition recipes that you can implement into your weekly routine. These recipes focus on a variety of protein sources, nutrient dense foods, dishes with ample phytonutrients (fruits, veggie, herbs), and high quality body-building meals that...

  17. Whole Food Signatures to Enhance Your Health and Energy -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss Whole Food Signatures, and how to use knowledge of food morphology to select high performance foods, for health, disease prevention, and energy! #foreveranathlete #fitness #health #gym #motivation #@spotifyforpodcasters #nutrition #anchor #anchorfm...

  18. Top Seven Points for Optimal Sports Nutrition -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss the top seven points for optimal sports nutrition, and how to create a healthy day of eating, for both athletes and busy professionals. I formulated these points over 20 years, while working with athletes of all levels and busy people on the run. I believe...

  19. Nutrients to Promote All Natural and Healthy Testosterone Enhancement -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss methods and foods to naturally support healthy Testosterone Levels (T) Levels. The goal is to add nutrients to your diet to help stay healthy and vigorous, as you grow into an older athlete. Some of the (T) supporting nutrients and foods include Vitamin E,...

  20. Top Muscle Building Tips and Tactics for 2022 -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    Thanks for joining us! Today https:www.instagram.com/JPSouthbayboxing and I discuss the top 8 muscle building tips and tactics that you can implement for 2022. These tips include the best exercises to select, how to push heavier weight, the best nutrient-dense calories to consume, and the easiest...

  21. ACL Injury Prevention Techniques that are NOT Boring -- FOREVER AN ATHLETE

    Thanks for joining us! Today we discuss several strength and mobility exercises you can do to promote strong knees and durable ACLs. Strong and stable knees require training techniques to condition the hip complex, co-contraction of hamstrings and quads, and include movements such as perfect...

  22. Entrepreneurial Ideas for Fitness Professionals with PETE MOHR -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! We have an excellent guest today, Pete Mohr, who is the founder of Simplifying Entrepreneurship (https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/ ). Pete helps entrepreneurs transform their frustrations into freedoms by using a variety of frameworks that help them cut through the...

  23. TRAVIS ROSBACH of HYDROFLASK Discusses His Entrepreneurial Journey -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! We have an excellent special guest today, Travis Rosbach, who is the founder of HydroFlask, a diversified beverage container and accessories company, and more recently, the founder of The Tumalo Group, an entrepreneur advisory firm. When he is not logging, raising puppies,...

  24. The Healthiest Six Foods for 2022 -- Forever an Athlete

    Here's to a Healthy and Prosperous 2022! Thanks for joining us! Today we are discussing six of the healthiest and most nutrient-dense foods to consider adding to your diets in 2022. We are promoting taking charge of your health in the new year, and this starts with eating high nutrient foods.…

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  25. Fueling Physical and Mental Recovery with Nutrient Timing -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! In this episode, we discuss the importance of having two post workout meals to fuel physical and mental recovery. Sports nutritionists often recommend precise timing of micro- and macro-nutrients following sporting events and workouts, since these meals can mean the...

  26. Top Five Exercises for Athletes in Their Forties... and Beyond -- Forever an Athlete

    Thanks for joining us! This episode will discuss the top five exercises to perform for athletes (and non-athletes) when you reach your forties. These movements target strengthening, flexibility, core control, and muscular stability, which are all vital components for people no matter the age! The...

  27. The Definitive Bodybuilding Shopping List -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, I discuss the best bodybuilding foods to consider adding to your shopping list. This list includes grass fed proteins, salmon, eggs, turkey; healthy fruits and vegetables; as well as lesser known healthy oils, such as pumpkin seed oil, coconut oil; nut butters, dark chocolate,...

  28. Ultimate Dynamic Warm Up Stations -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome! In this episode, I discuss some of the best dynamic warm up stations you can apply, in only a few minutes, to warm up your body and increase mobility through your hips, knees, shoulders, and thoracic spine. You can do these stations prior to your training or lifting, or you can also...

  29. Strength and Stretching Techniques to Reduce the Effects of Sitting -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, we discuss several stretches and strength movements to apply to your moderate workouts, if you have been sitting too much. Excessive sitting can cause the glutes to atrophy as well as cause the hamstrings, anterior hips, and quads to tighten. I suggest several moves to perform…

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  30. The Life of a Sports Performance Trainer -- Forever an Athlete

    In this Podcast, Gary Wallrapp of Careerpod.com interviews me to discuss the key responsibilities of an independent Sports Performance Trainer. Since my career has also included other work in medical devices, higher education, and consulting, my experiences as a Sports Performance Trainer has...

  31. The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Hacks for 2021 -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, we discuss six of the best anti-inflammatory decisions you can make with respect to your preventative health. These include adding better fruits and vegetables to your diet; adding alkalizing and cooling greens; reducing toxicities in your life, whether it be people or food...

  32. Psychology of Workouts and Overcoming Falsehoods -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome! Today we are trying to decode the psychological falsehoods that we often tell ourselves prior to starting something new. This self talk can happen before starting a new workout, a new job, or attend a new class at a gym. The most important thing with starting something new is showing up...

  33. Podcast Trailer -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome to the Forever an Athlete Podcast! We will be discussing topics that will help you build a high performance life! This includes insights, steps, and concepts on how to build physical and mental durability; how to get stronger; build functional strength; flexibility; enhance posture; how…

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  34. Common Sense Approaches to Enhancing Immune System Health -- Forever an Athlete

    Hello Everyone! In this episode, we discuss three common sense approaches to keeping your immune system healthy, including avoiding a multitude of insults to your body; maintaining balance with healthy foods and reducing inflammatory agents; and ensuring you have a daily stress release plan....

  35. Debating the Top Workout Trends for 2021 -- Forever an Athlete

    On this episode, two lifelong veterans of the sports and fitness industry debate the top fitness and workout trends for 2021. We will include a discussion of the pros and cons for each trend, and then describe what fitness methods ultimately produce the best long term health results. Special…

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  36. Five Powerful Nutrients and Why You Need Them Today -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome! Today we discuss five important nutrients and why you need them in your diets. These nutrients are involved in a variety of biochemical processes and help with anti-inflammation, balancing hormones, free radical scavenging, among other processes. Thanks for joining us! For more details…

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  37. Building Self Reliance Part 2 -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome! Today we are discussing Part 2 of How Build Self-Reliance. These steps (#6-10) include packing a "To Go Bag" containing survival items, food, back up fleece, water, etc; observing and absorbing nature; building skills tangential to your career; performing regular physical challenges; and...

  38. How to Strengthen Weak Muscle Groups -- Forever an Athlete

    I believe this is a very important topic to address, since functional strength has been diminished, as we enter another year of working from home, excessive sitting, and limited gym accessibility. In this episode, I discuss strength training progressions that everyone can do to stretch tight…

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  39. Building Self Reliance Part 1 -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, we discuss techniques that help build a sense of personal self reliance, ideas for efficiently planning your day, and how to pack a "Go Bag" with survival items. Thanks for joining us! For more details on total body fitness, human performance, sports nutrition, and how to live a...

  40. How to "Wake Up" Your Glutes After Excessive Sitting -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, we discuss what happens to your musculature when you sit too much. After a year of sitting too much, the gluteals get weaker, hamstrings tighten, the pelvis shifts anteriorly, and general lumbo-pelvic tightness sets in. We present several exercises and stretches that help...

  41. Strength Program with Three Day Split -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, I discuss a strength training approach for one month, using three different strength days per week. The program will use the classic periodization model and contains several multi-joint movements, such as squats, rows, bench, shrugs, and core work, which vary in resistances and…

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  42. Top Foods for Promoting Hormonal Balance and Reducing Inflammation -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome and thank you for listening! Today we will discuss some of the best foods that assist in hormonal balance and in anti-inflammation. We will discuss how to increase Omega-3 fatty acids, and reduce Omega-6s, to achieve a better fatty acid profile. Some of these top foods include: oysters,...

  43. Top Seven Points for Optimal Sports Nutrition -- Forever an Athlete

    Welcome to the Forever an Athlete Podcast! In this episode, I illustrate the top seven tips for optimal sports nutrition. Whether you are a busy mom, an active person with a physical job, or a competitive athlete, these tips will help you plan a nutrient-dense eating plan for the day, in order to...

  44. Ten Simple Strategies that Inspire Healthy Changes TODAY!

    In this episode, I discuss some of my favorite accessible daily strategies that help promote lasting healthy changes. I discuss the following themes: Preparation Hydration Nutrition Primer Eating a Colorful Array of Foods The Art of Food Synergy Workplace Ergonomics Movement Breathing Systems...

  45. Debating The Top Dietary Trends for 2021 -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, we discuss different dietary trends, and the merits and detractions, of each trend. We will touch on The Keto Diet, bodybuilding concepts such as nutrient timing, grazing throughout the day, and listening to the needs of your body. Special thanks to my guest Johnny's Health Tips,...

  46. Discussing Top Three Health Decisions for 2021 -- Forever an Athlete

    On today's podcast, we will discuss three of the easiest and most accessible health decisions you can make in 2021. These decisions will help create habits that can propel real changes throughout the year. Special thanks to my guest Johnny's Health Tips, who offers a wealth of information with...

  47. Debating The Twelve Healthiest Foods for 2021 -- Forever an Athlete

    In this episode, we discuss how to integrate twelve of the most nutrient-dense foods into your busy life. The focus is on foods rich in phytonutrients, essential fats and protein, and foods that are highly transportable. Special thanks to my guest Johnny's Health Tips, who offers a wealth of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome! As a lifelong competitive athlete, I am passionate about living an active and healthy life! "Forever an Athlete" will discuss steps to empower your healthy decisions, including building physical and mental durability; training approaches to promote functional strength and mobility; eating foods rich in vitamins, phytonutrients, protein, and fiber to enhance energy and focus; nutrient timing to pack on lean muscle; connecting with nature for stress release; and building resilience. #foreveranathlete #leanmuscle #strength #health #immuneboost #fitness #nutrition #gym #motivation #fit Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forever-an-athlete/support

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Eric Minkwitz

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Welcome! As a lifelong competitive athlete, I am passionate about living an active and healthy life! "Forever an Athlete" will discuss steps to empower your healthy decisions, including building physical and mental durability; training approaches to promote functional strength and mobility; eating...

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