
The Dan John Podcast
Conversations on strength, health, fitness, life, coaching, and anything else that comes up.Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.Dan has written 14 books and has been coaching for over 40 years. He is a wealth of knowledge and is happy to share it freely.
Latest episodes

May 2, 2024 • 48min
EP 245 - Kettlebell Swing Benefits, Cardio, Kettlebell Halos, Best Exercises for GPP & More
00:00 - Intro00:48 - Combining Hip Thrusts With Chin-Up Rows for Cardio09:31 - Training Effectively for Frisbee/Disc Sports16:12 - Benefits of the Kettlebell Swing21:11 - Balancing Kickbox Training with Strength and Muscle Gain27:19 - Dan John on Kettlebell Halos30:38 - Dan John on Bottoms Up Goblet Squat Curls34:13 - Best Exercises for General Fitness41:22 - Dan John on Rings Training ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Apr 25, 2024 • 48min
EP 244 - Kettlebell Strength Training, Reverse Hyper, Easy Strength & Maximalist Training
00:00 - Intro00:50 - Integrating the Reverse Hyper Machine into the Easy Strength Program06:48 - Strength Training Program with Kettlebells11:59 - Managing Work, School, and Training with Limited Sleep20:49 - Rotating ABC Into Your Workouts24:55 - Dan John on General Physical Preparedness28:54 - Dan John on Maximalist Training37:13 - 3-Day Easy Strength Program 42:26 - Preparing to Compete Against Younger Competitors ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
EP 243 - What the Hell Effect of Swings, Turkish Getups, Easy Strength & Humane Burpees
00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Impact of WTH Effect With Kettlebell Swings on Swimmers16:01 - The Reasons Why Traditional Strength Programs Don't Work25:47 - Returning to Workout After Shoulder Injuries30:34 - Dan John on Mike Mentzer's Training Approach for Regular Guys41:41 - Adding Humane Burpees to The Easy Strength44:39 - Comparing ES And Ladder-Based Approaches for Pressing Goals49:07 - Transitioning Between Training Programs Effectively54:14 - Turkish Get-Ups in Easy Strength56:10 - Making Kettlebell Training Engaging for Newcomers in KB Clubs ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
EP 242 - Swings, Easy Strength, Adding Barbells to KBs, Pullups, Weight Loss Drugs & More
00:00 - Intro00:57 - The Best Starting Books for Dan John's Fitness Philosophy08:36 - Dan John on Weight Loss Drugs18:55 - Loaded Carry Challange25:48 - Dan John’s Top 3 Books32:19 - Using Swings As A Finisher35:19 - Beginning Coaching Using The Hardstyle Method for Clients New to Kettlebells42:03 - Pull-ups for Easy Strength46:19 - Adding Barbells to Kettlebell Training50:16 - Ideal Weights for ‘Heavy Hands’53:30 - The Resilience of Deadlifts to Body Weight and Age Changes Compared to Other Lifts ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

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.

Mar 21, 2024 • 50min
EP 239 - Middle Aged Bodybuilding, KB Easy Strength, Squats, Loaded Carries, First Pull-ups
00:00 - Intro00:45 - What Dan Learned From His Podcast08:40 - Handling The Instructions on KB Easy Strength15:08 - Dan’s Favorite Gym Music16:41 - Dan John’s Recommendations for Deload Week for Mass Made Simple22:19 - Programing "The Drill" Barbell Workout into a Three-Day Schedule24:26 - KB Front Squat vs. Barbell Front Squat for Hypertrophy26:55 - Doing Your FIRST Pull-Up29:32 - Setting New Goals After Achieving Previous Ones 37:33 - Bodybuilding for Dads41:47 - Dan John on Vibration Plates 45:43 - Doing Loaded Carries In Your Day-to-Day Life ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

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Mar 14, 2024 • 56min
EP 238 - Kettlebell Training, VO2 Max, Armor Building Complex, Easy Strength & More...
Topics range from using kettlebells to improve VO2 max, mixing a 'singles day' to the Easy Strength protocol, coping with personal challenges, and adding armor building to workout programs.

Mar 7, 2024 • 46min
EP 237 - Kettlebell Swings, Easy Strength, Strength Standards, Strongman, Carries & More...
00:00 - Intro00:41 - Managing Heart Rate During Easy Strength 05:34 - Adjusting ES for Long-Term Use07:56 - Training for A Competition with So Many Events Like Strongman?17:22 - Dan John on Strength Standards 22:29 - Balancing Muscle Building With Martial Arts Training Effectively26:14 - Doing Only Clean and Press Instead of The Clean and Jerk29:48 - Dan John on 10K Swing Program34:16 - Accessory Works for Swings & Carries38:24 - Achieving Your Strength Standards by End of 2024 ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.

Feb 29, 2024 • 54min
EP 236 - Kettlebell Fat Loss Program, Loaded Carries, Best Exercises, 65 Year Old Standards, Daily KB Program for Mass & More...
00:00 - Intro00:55 - The Best Accessory Lifts 11:04 - Dan John on The Philosophy of Stoicism18:31 - The Fitness Standards for 65-Year-Old Males25:33 - Kettlebell Fat Loss Program34:38 - Pros and Cons of Using Long Rest Periods Between Sets39:17 - Ideal Weight Goal for Suitcase Carry and Building Strength for It44:22 - Dan John on Sumo Squats with Hungarian Core Blaster As A Substitute for Goblet Squats48:40 - Daily Kettlebell Exercise Program for Build Mass ► Personalized workouts based on your schedule, ability, and equipment options. http://www.DanJohnUniversity.com. ► If you're interested in getting coached by Dan personally, go to http://DanJohnInnerCircle.com to apply for his private coaching group. ► Go to EasyStrengthOmnibook.com to get Dan's latest book.
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