My guest this week is Mike Salemi, performance specialist and Kettlebell Lifestyle Founder. In this episode, Mike and I discuss intentional functional fitness, how to stay active well past your prime, the importance of listening to your body, and breathwork. We talk about how to avoid injuries in order to keep being active and mobile well into your later years. We also talk about his amazing men's retreat that focuses on the importance of somatic release breathwork and how to process big and little T trauma. Learn more about Mike: https://www.mikesalemi.io/ Facebook Instagram       Sponsor Deals:   Oxford HealthSpan, Primeadine includes Spermine & Putrescine two other Polyamines that work hand in hand with Spermidine PLUS FOS, a prebiotic to feed the bacteria in your gut that make Spermidine!  Research has shown that Spermidine upregulates autophagy, helps the immune system to rejuvenate and it protects DNA. Visit Primeadine.com and use promo code BIONAT15 to save 15% at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement     BiOptimizers, Magnesium breakthrough now includes cofactors vitamin B6 and manganese that support the absorption of magnesium. Magnesium is involved in 85% of the body’s metabolic reactions and 75% of people are not getting enough magnesium. Seven unique forms of organic and full spectrum magnesium help reduce stress, improve sleep, and give you abundant energy! Visit  https://magbreakthrough.com/bionat and use code BIONAT10 at checkout to save 10%.     Episode Takeaways   [06:00] How Mike got started on his athletic journey… [11:26] How to use unconventional strength and conditioning… [14:36] The impact of being an athlete on Mike’s training style… [17:30] Paul Chek, the father of functional movement… [20:30] What is intentional fitness?.. [24:25] What is working in vs working out?.. [28:00] How do you balance working in vs working out?.. [38:36] Somatic response breath work… [48:40] How do you incorporate somatic breathwork?.. [55:10] How breathwork specifically helps men… [61:45] Men’s retreat info...     Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 MInute Optimization Consult