From Broken to Peak: How Active Adults Perform Like Champions | ft. Kenny Sewall
Active adults often hit a plateau after injury or midlife transition: stuck managing pain instead of pursuing real performance.
In this landmark episode of the Past Your Prime Podcast, hosts pro volleyball player Alex Keicher and physical therapist Craig Smith welcome their very first guest: strength coach Kenny Sewall.
Kenny reveals his framework for helping busy, broken athletes not just return to baseline, but exceed their peak. Learn the recovery strategies that separates those who settle from those who come back stronger.
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00:00 – PYP’s Very First Guest: Kenny Sewall
01:52 – The “Broken Athlete” Specialist
03:31 – Hot Take: Is Stretching Fake?
05:18 – Fascia IS NOT REAL
06:03 – Does Stretching Protect from Injury?
07:15 – Control & Flexibility
10:18 – The #1 Mistake After Rehab
12:05 – Ego Lifting & Sport Psychology
14:31 – The 6 Fundamental Movements
16:17 – Compliance: The Key to Adaptation
17:40 – Mastering the “De-load”
19:50 – Tapering for Competition
22:00 – Exercise Tourist vs. Athlete
24:32 – Fixing Craig’s Training Holes
27:10 – The Brutal Front Squat Session
29:10 – Building Real Physical Capacity
32:00 – Passing Off Rehab to the Gym
32:45 – The PT Safety Net
34:40 – 3 Green Lights to Start Lifting
35:42 – Why Your Feedback Loop Matters
37:24 – The Siren Song of Feeling Good
39:40 – Society’s “Cure” Mindset
41:30 – You Are in Control of Your Health!
43:10 – Where to Find the SPC Team
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