What does it actually take to keep performing at a high level as you get older, without breaking down? In this episode of Longevity in Motion, we sit down with Dr. Matt, physical therapist at Progressive Motion and specialist in working with high performers and artist athletes, to talk about longevity as a skill and how performers can train for a longer, healthier career. Dr. Matt shares his own background as a breaker (breakdancer) with 15+ years of experience and explains why the goal is not just to “stay loose” or stretch aches away, but to build the habits that help you keep doing what you love for years longer than you think is possible. In this episode, we cover: What “longevity as a skill” really means for performers What an artist athlete is and why it matters How Dr. Matt’s training evolved from stretching to strength and recovery What a well rounded longevity program should include (skill work, strength, mobility, endurance) How strength training supports performance without taking away from the art How to structure training when there is no true “off season” The biggest habits that shorten careers (and the habits that extend them) Why mobility matters and how one joint can create problems somewhere else The role of sleep and recovery in sustainable performance How to build a routine even with limited time, budget, or structure If you are a dancer, performer, artist athlete, or coach, this is your playbook for training smarter and staying in the game longer. 🎧 Longevity in Motion is the podcast by Progressive Motion exploring movement, strength, and mindset for a lifetime of performance and wellness. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major podcast platforms.