Fuel for an active lifestyle after the NFL with Greg Olsen

Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen shares his advice for building a long career as a professional athlete, talks about his transition into the commentator’s chair, and gives his thoughts on healthy aging as a retired football player in the Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Greg Olsen, 14-year veteran of the NFL [0:35]
    • An investment in off-season training for on-the-field longevity [2:57]
    • Help along the way from a diverse crew of trainers and coaches [5:29]
  • Confidence in substance-free performance with NSF-certified supplements [8:38]
  • How Greg fuels his post-NFL days with family time, tennis, and active movement [12:57]
  • What healthy aging means for a retired football player [14:58]
  • Questions from the community [17:55]
    • The Youth Inc. podcast about youth sports athletes [18:28]
    • Advice to young athletes on building long successful careers [19:30]
    • Transitioning from football field to the commentator’s booth [21:58]
    • What Greg does now to stay active and mentally sharp [23:43]
    • How to become the best mentor: Do first, keep learning, lead by example [25:27]
    • Greg’s favorite supplements [29:54]
    • The HEARTest Yard: Greg’s mission after his son was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect [35:01]

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