The Resilient Athlete Project

Future-proof your fitness. In this solo episode, Dr. Zach Wagner explores the Centenarian Decathlon, aka the Old Folks Olympics, a practical and inspiring framework for training to thrive well into your 80s, 90s, and beyond.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build your Longevity Pyramid: mobility, strength & power, cardiovascular endurance, community, and play.
• Redefine personal records (PRs) from pure numbers to life-shaping narratives.
• Apply lessons from Blue Zones to eat, move, and recover with purpose.
• Embrace the 80% rule and consistency over intensity to stay active for life.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an everyday mover, this episode gives you actionable ideas to rework your training today for a stronger, freer tomorrow.

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For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com

Hey there. I have something a little different for you this time.

I've been discussing mindfulness and relaxation practices with many of my patients recently, and naturally, I've been asked for recommendations of meditation recordings.

I certainly have some good recommendations, but I also thought I would record my own.

This is a 10-minute basic body scan practice designed to help you relax and recover.

As always, please reach out to us via the website with any questions or comments. Enjoy!

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For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com

Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. 

Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. 

Any patient information shared is done with full consent. 

Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast.

This episode is all about the first question I get during a concussion evaluation: "How long does it take to recover from a concussion?"

The answer is very much "it depends." No two concussions are exactly alike. Symptoms can be all over the map and everyone recovers differently. So, there is no singular approach to concussion rehab.

When seeking help for a concussion, many people feel like they aren't being heard or getting any good information, but the right evaluation and treatment can provide more concrete answers (if the provider knows what they are doing).

During this solo episode, my goal is to give you an overview of the research on concussion recovery and how it applies to actual cases. This will give you a glimpse into my process when evaluating and treating concussion patients.

Topics include:

• What is a concussion?
• How is a concussion diagnosed?
• Concussion recovery timelines
• How concussions affect male vs. female athletes
• Who takes longer to recover after a concussion, and why?
• My overall recommendations for concussion care
• and more...

Enjoy the episode!

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For more information and to ask questions visit www.wagnerptp.com

Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. 

Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. 

Any patient information shared is done with full consent. 

Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast. 

Here we are at the end of January. How are your resolutions going? Whether you're crushing it or totally off the wagon, this episode is for you!

In this episode, I dive deep into how you can actually stick to your resolution this year. Spoiler alert: it's ok to switch it up and start again :)

Topics covered in the episode include:

• How to use the discipline ladder to build momentum.
• What are temporal landmarks? Why are they important in goal setting?
• The fresh start effect and how you can leverage it to stay motivated.
• Fun ways to hack your motivation and stay accountable
• And more...

I also include concrete examples along the way to help you understand how to adapt this information to your life and circumstances.

I hope this episode helps you feel good about where you're going this year. Head to the contact page on my website if you have any questions. Happy to help!

https://www.wagnerptp.com/contact-us

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Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. 

Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. 

Any patient information shared is done with full consent. 

Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast. 

For this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brian Petrie. He is a chiropractor and owner of Regenerative Medicine of Raynham.

I get a lot of questions about treatments like cortisone injections, stem cells, PRP, prolotherapy, etc. so I brought Dr. Petrie on the podcast to shed some light on these topics and much more.

We discuss his path to regenerative medicine, why he focuses so much on metabolic and immune health, problems with common musculoskeletal treatments like cortisone, the procedures he uses and recommends, how to support regenerative medicine with lifestyle changes and more.

I learned a lot during this interview. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

To learn more about Dr. Petrie and his practice, head to his website

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For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com

Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. 

Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. 

Any patient information shared is done with full consent. 

Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast. 

For this episode, I am joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen. He is a functional medicine practitioner at The Facility Denver.

Dr. Rasmussen is my go to guy for all things functional medicine, blood work, biomarkers, metabolic health, immunology and much more. I have worked with him personally and when a patient of mine needs further medical assessment, I refer to him and his team often.

We discuss his background in functional medicine, how he works with patients, issues with the current medical system, blood work, biomarkers, how to take charge of your health, what you should look for in practitioners you can trust and more.

The types of things we discuss in this episode can make a huge difference in your health and quality of life so I highly encourage you to give it a listen.

Check out The Facility

Reach out to Mitchell and his team

Reach out to me

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For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com

Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. 

Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. 

Any patient information shared is done with full consent. 

Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast. 

How is low back pain like the common cold?

Low back pain is one of the most common things I treat so I get a lot of questions about it. In this solo episode, I share an analogy I use all the time with patients and others asking for advice about back pain.

I discuss how you should think about back pain, share my own low back pain story, share some patient case examples, discuss when you should be more concerned about back pain and more. Enjoy!

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For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com

Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. 

Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. 

Any patient information shared is done with full consent. 

Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast.

This episode is all about nutrition. I get tons of questions about nutrition so I brought in the expert for this episode!

Kate Daugherty is a functional nutritionist and co-founder of The Facility Functional Medicine Clinic in Denver, Colorado. She holds a masters degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and is a board-certified nutrition specialist. Her clinical focus is systemic dysfunction including GI issues, hormonal concerns, skin problems, autoimmune disorders, food sensitivities/challenges, and chronic viral burden.

Learn more about her practice at thefacilitydenver.com or via instagram @thefacilitydenver

We discuss how to approach general nutrition, what foods your diet should be focused on, macros, intermittent fasting, supplements, nutrition for injury recovery and so much more.

Please reach out HERE with any questions.

Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practicioner relationship is created. Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. Any patient information shared is done with full consent. Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast. 

Runner and running shoe marketer extraordinaire Toño Tovar joins me for another great running focused episode.

One of the most common questions we get from runners of all ability levels is "what shoes should I wear." As you will see (or already know), this is a complicated question.

Our goal with this podcast is to equip you with more knowledge about running shoes and how they can help you be a more resilient and successful runner.

We discuss categories of running shoes, minimalist vs. other types of shoes, recommendations for newer vs. more experienced runners, "niche" shoes and when to use them and much more.

As we say towards the end of the episode, if you come away with more questions about your shoes we've done our job.

Enjoy and follow us and Toño on Instagram.

Toño's IG: @tovarus_rex

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Join our running club here

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Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practitioner relationship is created. 

Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. 

Any patient information shared is done with full consent. 

Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast. 

On this episode, Dr. Wagner is joined by friend, runner and run coach Toño Tovar.

Tovar is one of the coaches for our Resilient Run Club and is a very accomplished runner. He has completed races and endurance events of all distances and has been coaching runners for years. If you are a runner, you don't want to miss the wisdom he shares in this episode.

We talk about his background as a runner, go over tips and ideas for runners of all levels and talk about the mindset you need to bring to your training as a runner. Follow him on IG @tovarus_rex

We hope you enjoy. If you are a runner in the Lakeville, MA area you can join the running club.

Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com

Also follow us on social media by searching Wagner PT & Performance on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Disclaimer:

Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practicioner relationship is created. Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition. Any patient information shared is done with full consent. Wagner PT & Performance, LLC is not responsible for any damages resulting from improper use of information on this podcast.