The Pat Flynn Show Ab Wheel and Fart Walking w/ Dan John
Dec 2, 2025
Dan John, a renowned strength coach and author, shares his insights on health and fitness. He recounts a humorous Thanksgiving mishap involving the flu and a bathroom fall. The conversation shifts to appreciating simple health wins, the importance of recovery, and preparing for holiday workouts. Dan emphasizes the value of the ab wheel for focused strength training while addressing low back pain with walking and personalized care. They also discuss the role of alcohol in fitness, moderation, and its effects on health goals.
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Thanksgiving Flu Led To A Face Injury
- Dan John described passing out during the flu, hitting his face, and pushing a tooth through his lip after Thanksgiving.
- He joked about broken noses, damaged kissing career, and medical checks afterwards.
Carry A Travel Workout List
- Keep a short list of go-to minimal-equipment hotel or travel workouts like mini-band routines.
- Use these consistently on travel days to maintain habit and avoid long breaks.
Small Pocket Workouts Trump Inaction
- Pat Flynn and Dan John emphasized keeping pocket workouts for travel or busy days to avoid inertia.
- Long-term habit of doing something beats long-term habit of doing nothing.
