It's still hot outside - so we all need to be very aware of hydration state to prevent heat-related illnesses.  Join us as we talk to Dr. Mindy Millard-Stafford, a well-published and nationally known expert on hydration during exercise.

There are people that have the urge to run for long, long distances...We have the pleasure of talking to Ultra Runner Extraordinaire Dr. Mike Sandlin in the podcast this week.  Join us to find about what it takes to run extremely long distances (more than 26 miles!).  This is a great conversation filled with laughs....

It's summer!  Time to go swimming!  Today, we talk to Mr. Roy Fielding who has been named as one of the 25 most influential Aquatics professionals in the world.  Roy has a long history as a swimming coach, aquatic director, SCUBA instructor, pool-software developer, pool-operator instructor, and national guideline writer.  If it has to do with water, swimming, lifeguarding, or pool maintenance, you can bet that Roy is or has been involved with it. It's a great conversation in many ways.....

Cardiac Rehab - two words that are many times misunderstood.  Today, we have Dr. Steve Martin - yes, that Dr. Steve Martin! - here to talk to us about cardiac rehab and how a rehab program not only decreases future health problems, but also decreases health care costs.  Join us for this conversation about one of the critical therapeutic benefits of exercise.

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, we are privileged to chat with Brigidier General Joe Ramirez, highly decorated soldier and the Commandant of the Corp of Cadets here at Texas A&M.  General Ramirez is not only a highly decorated soldier, but has a degree in Physical Education and understands on many levels the importance of physical fitness not only in the military, but also in society.  Join us for a great conversation about the role and importance of fitness and human performance in the milita...

 Join us for one of the most high energy senior athletes we've ever met.  Doug Tremaine is in the studio - world-ranked triathlete and Director of the Brazos Valley Senior Games.  It's fun!

It's almost summer!  Let's get ready!  From the Gatorade Sport Science Institute, Research Director Dr. Jeff Zachwieja joins us to talk about hydration and exercise in the heat.  Certainly a timely topic for us all!

Join us today as we chat with Frank Thomas, former US National Archery team coach and Division Chair of the Physical Education and Activity Program (PEAP) at A&M.  We talk about the need for activity courses in college and how they encourage lifetime activity and learning.  And of course we chat about his experiences as the US National Archery coach, especially his experiences at the 2004 Olympics!

How do you know your fitness professional is qualified? Are you uncomfortable knowing that your hair dresser has a state license while your personal trainer doesn't?  Join us as we chat with Dr. Carol Garber regarding the efforts to bring licensure to Exercise Science and the importance of those efforts.

Join us as we talk with acclaimed author Dr. Danny Ballard about the role of health in life - especially how health can augment learning and increases well-being.  Plus, we work some sport in there as well!