Staying in the Game

Leveraging Lifestyle Medicine to Elevate Health, Outsmart Aging, and Enhance Performance

 

 

Book Info

Staying in the Game is an evidence-based guide for maintaining lifelong endurance and strength—through daily choices grounded in the science of lifestyle medicine, with nutrition at its core. Drawing on decades of clinical research, it delivers a powerful playbook for sustained physical performance across the lifespan.

Whether you’re an athlete, Warfighter, executive, or simply someone who refuses to accept physical decline as inevitable, this book reveals how mastering what’s on your plate, optimizing your sleep, and managing your stress can transform your energy, health, and longevity—so you don’t just age; you stay in the game.

The book is available for purchase directly from the publisher, at our local bookstore, or on Amazon. 

From the Publisher: Use the code STAYINGINTHEGAME26 at checkout for a 25% discount.
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Unfortunately, the book is currently available only on the U.S. Amazon site. However, you can email our publisher, James Peterson, directly at jpemg@yahoo.com. He can arrange to send you a copy of the book and will provide details on international shipping costs. An ebook version is also now available through the publisher.

What people are saying: 

“I’ve read your book cover to cover. I think it is a masterpiece. I’m blown away. It is evident that this was a labor of love.”

“I am LOVING the book. I have to admit a lot of similar books are written in a way I don’t understand. I love how much smarter I feel when I read yours.”

“Lots of great information here, in an easy-to-read, easy-to-digest format. As an athlete looking for ways to increase my own activity longevity, I am always interested in new tools I can use to accomplish those goals. This book has several, which I am hoping to employ. I would highly recommend!”

“I was gifted this book by a friend, and it quickly became one of the most practical and inspiring reads I’ve come across in the performance medicine space! Staying in the Game does an excellent job translating evidence-based health principles into actionable strategies for longevity, resilience, and peak performance without feeling overwhelming or overly academic. The authors bring a refreshing blend of science, real-world application, and motivation that makes the book valuable for both healthcare professionals and anyone looking to optimize their health. I finished it feeling energized, informed, and extremely excited to apply its concepts to my own daily life and medical practice!”

“Many aches and pains come with aging. An arthritic knee was so painful I thought I was headed for a wheelchair, but thanks to Staying in the Game and the testimony of Kate Dunbar, my inflammation is gone, and I’m 99% pain-free thanks to a whole-food plant-based diet. This book has so much good info in a variety of areas; I always seem to be reaching for it for guidance on an “issue.” While much of the book is focused on athletes continuing their pursuit of fitness, I purchased the book to fight off age-related issues, which pertains to everyone. I really like how the authors vetted the research both for and against an issue and shared their findings. Being an active person for decades, when I was diagnosed with arthritis and osteopenia at 65, I knew changes had to be made in order to prolong my activeness, and Staying In The Game was published at just the right time.”

How to Read The Book

This book explores a wide range of topics—from immune, gut, cardiovascular, and joint health to endurance and recovery, women’s health, and sleep. Designed as a flexible resource, it’s not meant to be read cover to cover. Readers can jump to the topics that matter most to them. While grounded in rigorous science, each chapter includes a brief overview and key takeaways for those who prefer a quicker, more practical read.