
Dan John
Strength coach, competitive thrower, and weightlifter, author of books on health and fitness.
Top 10 podcasts with Dan John
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Dec 28, 2023 • 60min
Fat Loss Made Simple
Dan John, a renowned strength coach and author, shares his straightforward strategies for effective fat loss. He emphasizes the importance of setting meaningful weight goals that resonate personally. John discusses practical measurement techniques, overcoming setbacks, and promotes a balance of simple diets, including drinking hot water with lemon. His unique approach incorporates intermittent fasting and brief weightlifting sessions followed by walking. Plus, he introduces the concept of 'reverse rucking' to combat weight loss plateaus.

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Jul 27, 2022 • 34min
Physical Benchmarks Every Man Should Meet, At Every Age [REBROADCAST]
Dan John, a seasoned strength coach and author, shares his insights on essential physical benchmarks for men of all ages. He discusses age-specific fitness standards, from kids mastering foundational skills to adults needing strength assessments like bench presses and squats. Dan highlights the importance of maintaining mobility and flexibility, especially for those over 55, with practical tests such as 'the toilet test'. He emphasizes the idea that every man should be capable of saving his own life through fitness, promoting a lifelong approach to health.

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Jan 3, 2022 • 59min
Fat Loss Made Simple
In this engaging discussion, strength coach and author Dan John simplifies fat loss with his straightforward approach. He emphasizes setting specific weight goals to enhance motivation and shares practical tips like drinking hot water with lemon and incorporating intermittent fasting into daily routines. Dan also introduces his 'Easy Strength' program, which combines weightlifting and walking, and offers strategies for overcoming weight loss plateaus. His insights into nutrition and sustainable habits make this a must-listen for anyone aiming to shed pounds effectively.

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Jan 25, 2021 • 33min
Physical Benchmarks Every Man Should Meet, At Every Age
Dan John, a renowned strength coach and fitness author, shares vital physical benchmarks that men should meet throughout their lives. He discusses practical assessments like the 'toilet test' for those over 55, and benchmarks for younger men including strength, mobility, and endurance. Inspired by historical concepts of fitness, Dan highlights foundational skills such as crawling and swimming. He emphasizes the importance of playful activities to enhance overall wellbeing and cognitive function. This engaging conversation is packed with actionable insights for maintaining lifelong physical health.

Oct 26, 2020 • 57min
#655: Simple, Excuse-Busting Advice for Getting in Shape
In this engaging discussion, fitness coach and writer Dan John shares invaluable insights on overcoming excuses in the fitness journey. He introduces concepts like 'shark habits' and 'pirate maps' to enhance decision-making. Dan also breaks down his four quadrants of fitness and the simple 'One-Two-Three' method for effective strength training. Discover the transformative power of community in achieving fitness goals and learn how to utilize everyday objects for effective workouts—regardless of your resources!

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 14min
EP 241 - Essential KB Exercises, Easy Strength, Seasonal Training, ABC Strength Standards
Strength and conditioning coach Dan John discusses essential kettlebell exercises, seasonal training for ski preparation, prioritizing fitness goals, and easy strength protocols in this informative and engaging podcast. Topics include combining Simple & Sinister and Rite of Passage routines, increasing military press strength, and rethinking calorie burn for efficient fat loss.

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
EP 240 - Rite of Passage, Double KB Strength, Easy Strength, Fat Loss, Body Building & More
Strength coach and author Dan John discusses optimizing workouts with high rep squats and double kettlebells, balancing body weight exercises, coaching perspective in sports viewing, game management strategy, and effective training protocols for building leg strength.

Aug 16, 2022 • 31min
The Velocity Diet 2.0 w/ Dan John
Fitness expert Dan John discusses the Velocity Diet 2.0, its challenges, and why he doesn't recommend it for most people. He shares insights on diet evolution, workout routines, and the impact on mindset. The podcast also touches on book progress, sleeping patterns, endorsements of different programs, and critiques of fitness websites.

May 19, 2022 • 1h 22min
307: Dan John on High-Velocity Learning, Games for Explosive Athletes, and Training Synergy
Dan John, strength coach and writer, discusses the importance of whole movement training in explosive sports like volleyball. He emphasizes the value of creativity and variability in athlete training, while cautioning against overwhelming athletes with too much information. The podcast also explores bridging the gap between training and competition, the significance of rules in a training program, and the importance of fundamentals and basics in improving athletic performance.

Dec 23, 2020 • 1h 7min
234: Dan John on The Art of Letting Go, Relaxation, and Conquering the “Monkey Brain” in Power Performance
Dan John, strength coach and best-selling author, discusses the art of 'letting go' and achieving better performance through relaxation and tension management. He shares creative coaching practices for throwers, such as playing unique games and super-setting kettlebell work with throwing. The importance of carrying heavy objects in training and the relationship between minimalism and kettlebell training in athletics are also explored. The podcast ends with a discussion on perception and coaching strategies using color charts.