The Motivation Myth: Why It Fails in Rehab, Training, and Long-Term Consistency
The motivation myth is real. In Episode 19 of Past Your Prime, Craig Smith and Alex Keicher tackle one of the most overhyped and misunderstood topics in rehab and training: motivation. This episode isn’t about pumping you up — it’s about pulling back the curtain on why motivation so often fails and what actually drives […]
Why Your Muscle Cramping Isn’t About Electrolytes—It’s About Your Firing Threshold
Past Your Prime Podcast – Episode 18 You’ve heard the advice a hundred times: “Drink more water.” “Add some electrolytes.” “Stretch it out.” But what if that advice is wrong? In Episode 18 of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex pull apart the outdated thinking around muscle cramping—and reveal a deeper, more accurate model. Cramping […]
Is It Really Plantar Fasciitis? Why Flexor Digitorum Brevis Is the Hidden Culprit Behind Heel Pain
Past Your Prime Podcast – Episode 17 Recap Ever been told you have plantar fasciitis—but nothing seems to work? If you’ve been dealing with flexor digitorum brevis heel pain, there’s a good chance you’ve been misdiagnosed. The symptoms can feel almost identical—until you know what signs to look for. You’ve iced it. Stretched it. Rolled […]
Is It Really Plantar Fasciitis? 7 Signs Your Heel Pain Is Something Else
Past Your Prime Podcast – Episode 16 Recap Flexor digitorum brevis heel pain is one of the most overlooked causes of persistent heel discomfort—and it’s often misdiagnosed as plantar fasciitis. In Episode 16 of the Past Your Prime podcast, Craig Smith (physical therapist and foot specialist) and Alex Keicher (professional volleyball player) break down why […]
How to Stay Fit When Life Is Full: Lessons from a Busy Dad, Athlete, and Weekend Warrior
Past Your Prime Podcast – Episode 15 Recap How to stay consistent with exercise when life is busy—that’s the question we’re answering in Episode 15 of Past Your Prime. Co-host Alex Keicher shares how he’s still training like a pro while working full-time, raising two kids (including a newborn), and managing injuries. No fluff. Just […]
Understanding Tissues & Pain Mechanisms in Rehab
Past Your Prime – Episode 14 Recap Ever finish a workout feeling great… only to wake up feeling like you got hit by a truck?Welcome to Episode 14 of the Past Your Prime podcast, where we explore why you might be sore after exercise but no pain during the actual workout. We break down the […]
Why You Keep Getting Hurt: The 10 Biggest Mistakes That Lead to Repetitive Injury
Past Your Prime – Episode 13 Episode Summary:In Episode 13 of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex dive deep into the top 10 mistakes that lead people to a repetitive injury. From pushing too hard too soon to giving up your home plan as soon as the pain fades, this episode covers the biggest traps […]
The Anterior Horn Meniscus: Diagnosis, Key Signs, and Why It’s Often Missed
Are You Really Treating the Right Cause of Your Knee Pain? When knee pain strikes, the default response is often “just strengthen your glutes” or “stretch your quads.” But what if the issue isn’t about weak muscles at all? You can catch up on our previous discussion about how myths have negatively impacted those with […]
The Truth About Knee Pain: Myths, Tests & Real Fixes – Past Your Prime Podcast Episode 10
Welcome to Episode 10 of Past Your Prime! Knee pain is one of the most frustrating and misunderstood issues in training, rehab, and sports performance. In this episode, Craig Smith (physical therapist & strength coach) and Alex Keicher (pro volleyball player & busy dad) tackle common knee pain myths, break down real rehab strategies, and […]
The Exercise Standard & Basics of Programming
Episode Summary In this episode of Past Your Prime, Craig and Alex break down the Exercise Standard and the fundamentals of workout programming. They start with an injury update, discussing Alex’s wrist rehab and Craig’s ongoing neck recovery. The conversation explores how injuries evolve, the importance of biomechanics, and why monitoring pain generators is critical […]