Podcast appearances and mentions of dan john

00:00 - Intro00:45 - How Often Should You Actually Change Your Program?07:52 - How to Build a Strong Back for Real Life Strength?15:27 - How to Rotate Between Barbell and Kettlebell ABF?18:48 - Dan John's Take on Renegade Rows & KB Windmills24:54 - Dan John on Faith, Christianity, and How He Trains32:03 - Which Exercises Are Best for "Greasing the Groove"?35:32 - Which Weight Should You Start With on the Armor Building Formula?38:34 - What to Do When You Can't Jump to the Next KB Weight?41:25  - How Long Should You Stick to Easy Strength?► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer listener questions on: The Ruff Mudder Event near Collingwood, Ontario - DW the Dacshund's first event !  Dealing with slower recovery in 50s, is two days off in a row required? Training by feeling vs. structured workouts outdoors What Molly's training by feeling looks like versus using HR or pace. 

00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The Best Strength Program for Runners 09:06 - What to Do When You Hit Your Program Goals Early?15:50 - Building Pull-Up Strength Without Adding Mass 21:08 - What's the Best Squat Substitute for a Bad Back?26:03 - Dan John's Take on Hindu Squats and Pushups 30:56 - How to Train With Just One Kettlebell 34:55 - When Adding Weight Too Fast Backfires?39:32 - Getting Stronger Again After a Long Break from 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.

For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com Dan John makes the case for why (spoiler alert!) the kettlebell clean is the most underappreciated exercise in the kettlebell family. We break down why it builds power, grip, biceps, upper back, posture, conditioning, and "armor" in ways people often miss — plus common mistakes, key technique cues, and a few clean-based workouts to try

00:00 - Intro00:27 - How to Clean and Press Your Bodyweight?08:43 - Combining Heavy Running With the Armor Building Formula13:57 - Dan John's Honest Opinion on Lifting Belts and Straps17:00 - How to Break Through a Press Plateau22:34 - Training for a Hyrox Competition.26:22 - What Does Auto-Regulation Actually Look Like in Practice?► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.

In this episode, Dan shares insights from decades of coaching athletes, throwers, and everyday lifters through a practical, minimalist lens. The conversation explores sustainable strength training, the value of simplicity in program design, kettlebell training, athletic longevity, and how coaches can avoid overcomplicating performance. Dan also discusses lessons from his own competitive career, the importance of movement quality and consistency, and why the best training systems are often the ones athletes can successfully repeat for years. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and the Vert Trainer Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer

00:00 - Intro00:34 - Can You Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?10:30 - A 20-Minute Minimalist Program for Busy Dads17:23 - Is Single-Leg Work Overrated for Endurance Athletes?23:34 - Training Your Glutes Without Loading Your Spine29:58 - Strength Standards for the Armor Building Formula Press Day34:15 - Combining Easy Strength With the Armor Building Formula36:26 - Running Mass Made Simple Without a Squat Rack40:28 - Dan John's Current Workout Program54:50 - Building Muscle with a Physically Demanding Job► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.

Get my free 101 Kettlebell Workouts here: http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com  Dan John is back to lay out a simple Weekend Warrior Kettlebell Plan for busy adults who want to get stronger, leaner, and harder to kill—with just a SINGLE kettlebell. Best of all? You can run this plan on Saturday and Sunday, with a mild check-in on Wednesday. It's literally the perfect weekend warrior plan. We cover why systems beat willpower, how to train effectively with just one kettlebell, and Dan's simple Saturday/Sunday/Wednesday approach for real people with jobs, kids, and chaotic lives. #kettlebells #danjohn #kettlebellworkout #strengthtraining #homeworkout #weekendwarrior

"They want the secret, and the secret is little and often over the long haul," says Dan John, author of several books on strength and fitness, most recently The Fitness Forge: Master Coaching Tools that Build Real Strength.Today we've got a bit of a curve ball, a backdoor slider, but not really. It's Dan John, who is something of a Swiss army knife of wisdom and kindness and strength and conditioning. He's been a long time strength coach and a master communicator of how to get real-life strong, not influencer, flash-in-the-pan strong, the kind of strong that allows you to fill out your shirt, carry all the groceries in one go, and shovel the driveway without leaving yourself in traction for four days.I've recommended his books many times on this show and in newsletters, and his approach to strength very much rhymes with writing, so that's a big reason why I wanted to invite him on to talk it out. You can visit danjohnuniversity.com to learn more about him and to buy books like the Easy Strength Omnibook, Easy Strength for Fat Loss, his two Armor Building Formula books and his latest The Fitness Forge: Master coaching tools that build real strength.The real crux of easy strength is that it echoes what Percy Cerutty, the Australian running coach, had his runners do in the 1950s, and it's an approachable system that doesn't feel like you've been put through a wood chipper. I spent most of my 30s training like I was a juiced up bodybuilder, hobbling around most days with that deep, bone ache. As I've aged, training in that manner is unfeasible and, well, fucking stupid, plus easy strength is awesome for running, which I'm doing quite a lot these days.So Dan John has been a champion discus thrower coming up on the coattails of the great throwers of the 1970s, guys like Brian Oldfield and Mac Wilkins and Peter Shmock. His lifting approach has always been geared around utility, not aesthetics, by and large. He has written many books like Mass Made Simple, 40 Years with a Whistle, Can You Go, Never Let Go, and several others. Some are only available on the big A, others are available as PDFS through his website.They imbue a sense of possibility, that things are achievable, and that little and often over the long haul is doable and repeatable. If you're into fads, Dan is not for you and he often injects so much personal anecdote and wisdom from a life of nearly 70 years into his work and his podcast, the Dan John University Podcasts where he answers listener questions every week.He's very centering for me. Even hearing him talk through something as simple as his daily pirate map, which is a collection of daily habits, and merely hearing him so often articulate that defrags my computer, if that makes any sense.So in this conversation, we talk about: Parasocial relationships Marvel and Greek heroes The spiderweb effect of his brain Open Culture Little and often over the long haul The secret Being a slave to habits Parallels between lifting and writing Collecting the links Getting small, easy wins out of the way Inspiration is for amateurs Having skin in the game And community making us greatYou'll find dan @coachdanjohn on instagram and of course visit danjohnuniversity.com to see if his books or his inner circle is right for you.

00:00 - Intro04:03 - How to Structure Armor Building Complexes for Maximum Fat Loss10:57 - Can You Run Easy Strength All Year Without Burning Out?15:44 - The Movement Framework Beyond Push, Pull, Hinge, Squat, and Carry18:05 - What Does "The Practice of Strength" Actually Mean After 60?22:48 - Dan John on Why Harder Workouts Can Wreck Your Fat Loss27:36 - How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor to Fix Your Kettlebell Training33:15 - Dan John's Take on "Grease the Groove"► 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 danjohnunivesity.com/bookstore to get Dan's latest book.

We are joined for the 12th time by 'friend of the show', global strength training icon & bestselling author Dan John all the way from Utah USA. We discuss Beowulf, The Odyssey, the return of Ted Lasso & training the youth athlete. We learn how Dan is seemingly de-ageing himself as he approaches 70 & how his training focus has evolved over the years. This is a warm & insightful catch up with a man who has been with us since the genesis of Health Oddity & continues to be an inspiration & friend.

00:00 - Intro00:43 - The One Lift a Day Concept in Easy Strength08:18 - How to Get Your Training Back on Track After an Illness14:07 - How to Train as a New Busy Dad18:47 - Dan John on His One Lift a Day Program22:45 - How Do You Get Healthier in Your 60s Than You Were in Your 50s?40:04 - Can You Run Easy Strength With Only Kettlebells?41:50 - How Dan John Fixed His Diastasis Recti With One Breathing Tweak46:09 - How to Make Progress without Increasing the Weight51:57 - Dan John's Take on Whether Kettlebell Certifications Are Worth It56:47 - The Simple Daily Habits That Protect Your Hair and Skin Long Term► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com  For Pat's awesome and amazing Strong ON! book: https://amzn.to/3Pu5Ook (affiliate) Dan John *literally* invented the goblet squat. So when he says most people should do 15–25 goblet squats per day, it's worth paying attention! In this episode, Dan explains why goblet squats pair so well with kettlebell swings, how to use them for strength, mobility, conditioning, and longevity, and why this simple daily habit is much more recoverable than most people think. Like, share, comment, subscribe!!

00:00 - Intro00:38 - How to Train Around a Recurring Injury09:57 - Dan John's 4-Day Plan to Hit 1,000 Swings a Week16:55 - How to Introduce Strength Training to Kids at Every Age24:58 - How to Apply Easy Strength Around a Busy Sport Schedule27:52 - Can Stronger Glutes Actually Fix Knee Pain?32:25 - How to Break a Pressing Plateau in the ABF?37:43 - Can You Run the Weekend Warrior Program for a Full Year?► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com  For Pat's super awesome Strong ON! book, go to: https://amzn.to/4eIv5oX (affiliate) ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dan John has a brutally simple kettlebell recommendation: do 150 swings a day. But there's a specific way to do them—so tune in to hear exactly how Dan lays it out. In this episode, we talk about why the kettlebell swing remains one of the most powerful "minimum effective dose" exercises for strength, conditioning, fat loss, and real-world fitness—and how to make daily swings work without overcomplicating the process.

00:00 - Intro00:41 - The Best Training Plan for a High-Mileage Body17:46 - Dan John's Simple Fix for Feeling Stiff and Tight21:34 - How to Rotate Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy Training?25:30 - Can You Build Bigger Arms With Kettlebells Alone?30:06 - Do Olympic Lifters Get Injured Most Often?34:37 - How to Fix Low Back Pain From Kettlebell Swings38:42 - The Strength Training Blueprint for Young Athletes► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

Coach Dan John and I continue our ongoing Sword in the Stone journey—using this classic book as a guide to examine the world we live in today. As an exceptional educator and mentor to many, I am grateful that Dan continues to take time out of his busy schedule to geek out and philosophize with me. In this episode, we explore parallels between films like Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Hobbit, The Iliad, and many more. He also shares wisdom on being present and situational awareness. I've been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too.  If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others!  If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions, reach out on social media @sifumimichan. Discussed in this episode: Star Wars Game of Thrones 1917 movie The Iliad 13th Warrior The Hobbit The Princess Bride THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you're rude, we'll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 448. Coach Dan John on situational awareness and karma first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

00:00 - Intro00:36 - How to Train Smarter When Life Gets Busier06:36 - The Best Dan John Books for Lifters Over 60 09:18 - How to Peak for the Eagle Kettlebell Challenge in 8 Weeks16:52 - Can Calisthenics Alone Produce “What the Heck Effect”20:04 - Dan John on The Velocity Diet29:50 - How to Stay Strong, Balanced, and Fit Into Retirement35:12 - Is It Better to Start Kettlebell Training Young or Later in Life?43:31 - How to Adapt Easy Strength for Lifters Over 5548:22 - How to Rotate 15 Big Lifts Without Losing Progress56:13 - Can Heavy Kettlebell Snatches Do It All?► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly Discuss some of their favorite take-a-ways from 10-years of podcasting!  Concepts include:  Nutrition - Focus on watts, not weight , on routine and environment  Strength training - Lift heavy shit  and consistency over fancy or impressive Cross training is not a crime -  moving more in a variety of ways Be intentional and where to focus Train your brain  !    

00:00 - Intro00:48 - Dan John's Personal Reading List You Need to Know06:33 - Are High-Rep Kettlebell Jerks Too Risky?14:09 - Single Kettlebell Training for Strength, Fat Loss, and Mobility18:43 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula With Dumbbells23:43 - Fixing Squats as the Limiting Factor in the Armor Building Formula27:57 - Building “Dad Armor” with Kettlebells► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

What if you could build strength, burn fat, and master the kettlebell fundamentals… with one simple plan? In this video, Pat Flynn and Dan John break down a 20-day beginner kettlebell plan designed to get real results—fast. Build strength Burn fat Improve conditioning Lock in rock-solid kettlebell technique

Dan John carefully explains what he believes are the best 5 exercises for each phase of life—and yes, some might surprise you. More importantly, he breaks down how to perform them in a way that maximizes results and long-term sustainability.

00:00 - Intro00:35 - Can You Use Mass Made Simple for Olympic Lifting?06:12 - The Best Way to Structure One Lift a Day Training10:35 - Dan John's Top Must-Read Books28:57 - The Best Kettlebell Program for Busy Adults Over 4032:43 - The Best Workout Approach for New Parents38:33 - How to Introduce Kids to Strength Training44:20 - Should You Walk Before or After a Workout?► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

00:00 - Intro00:49 - How to Combine Strength Training and Running09:19 - 10,000 Kettlebell Snatch Challenge17:15 - Can You Build Strength With Light Weights?22:21 - Dan John's Take on Microplates27:19 - How to Prepare for Mass Made Simple31:16 - The Best 45 Minute Fat Loss Program36:46 - The Smart Way to Return to Training After Injury► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

for 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com 

00:00 - Intro00:39 - The Best Way to Start Loaded Carries05:04 - How to Set Up a Training Journal?17:54 - Deadlifts vs. Hinges in Easy Strength26:36 - The Real-Life Benefits of Physical Training34:59 - How to Program Snatches in Easy Strength39:02 - Dan John's Travel Tips44:13 - Easy Strength for Busy Schedules48:02 - How to Combine Power and Hypertrophy Work50:51 - Dan John on Why Should You Learn Olympic Lifting?56:30 - What to Do After the Armor Building Formula59:17 - How to Build Core Strength as a Beginner01:02:09 - How to Balance Strength Training and Performance?► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

00:00 - Intro00:47 - How to Train for Multi-Event Strength Competitions10:04 - What Books Should Every Man Read?23:56 - Should You Change a Program That's Already Working?32:08 - Double Kettlebell Front Squats for Hypertrophy35:07 - Dan John on Strength Standards as You Get Older43:58 - Should You Build Strength or Muscle First?46:31 - Next Steps After the Armor Building Formula► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

00:00 - Intro00:39 - Are Barbell Complexes Good Warm-Ups?06:42 - Training Priorities for Aging Athlete Clients16:45 - Dan John on Barbell Training Without a Squat Rack21:35 - How to Stay Motivated to Train at Home?30:13 - Single-Kettlebell Variations of the Running Back Complex35:14 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula During Ramadan?39:49 - Progressive Resistance Beyond Adding Weight44:29 - Do You Really Need the Kettlebell Snatch?► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

for 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

Chris Hughen sat down with Dan John to discuss his reflections on strength and longevity. We dive into shark habits vs. pirate maps, the art of speaking and writing, core principles of coaching and training, keeping the goal the goal, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/F_ByCuNzcgc  Episode Resources: Dan's Book Dan's Instagram Dan's YouTube --- Membership: https://e3rehab.com/premium/  Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

00:00 - Intro00:44 - "Strong Enough" Standards for Lifelong Lifting14:52 - How to Raise Active and Strong Kids?26:15 - Autoregulation in Easy Strength29:30 - Dan John on Uneven Strength Across Lifts 32:20 - Training Priorities After 5039:29 - Minimalist Strength Training for Your Mid-30s46:30 - How to Start Learning Olympic 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

for 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com 

On episode 735 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, host Coach Allan welcomes strength and movement coach Tamas Finta, author of the book Living Fortified: Building Mental and Physical Resilience for Men Over 40—Stories of Practical Wisdom. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to "live fortified," exploring how men over 40 can build both mental and physical resilience to age on their own terms. Throughout the episode, Tomas Finta shares eye-opening stories from his experience coaching clients, including the transformative power of building habits, focusing on progress over perfection, and finding your own "why" for staying healthy and active. From practical advice on dealing with information overload to simple, actionable strategies like the value of walking, crawling exercises, and starting small with micro-habits, this conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to take control of their health journey after 40. Whether you want to move pain-free, gain strength, or just feel more confident in your daily activities, this episode is full of motivating insights and hands-on tips to help you unlock your full potential. Time Stamps: 03:43 Don't Overcomplicate: Commit Simply 07:04 "Living Fortified: Mind and Body 11:02 Impact of Repetitive Strain 13:08 Balance, Longevity, and Dan John" 16:39 Motivation Follows Action, Not Waiting 19:45 Social Media Ad Fascination" 23:14 Progress Takes Time and Consistency 27:20 Prioritizing Movement Over Muscle 30:18 Fitness Industry's Real Challenge 34:27 Set Realistic Fitness Baselines 37:39 Skillful Strategy Creates Success   https://40fiedmenshealth.com.au/ 

00:00 - Intro00:33 - Strength Training After 7005:58 - Sandbag Carries and Anaconda Strength12:17 - Joint-Friendly Ways to Stay Active15:58 - Dan John's Honest Take on Fasting27:29 - Why Does My Overhead Press Stall?31:59 - The Value of Learning Olympic Lifts After 4036:16 - How Do You Get Stronger Without Gaining Weight?► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

00:00 - Intro00:41 - Smart Exercise Selection for Long-Term Training13:49 - Single-Arm Strength Work for Longevity21:40 - Dumbbells in Armor Building and Easy Strength30:58 - Barbell Armor Building Formula Standards35:16 - The Real Value of Lunges in Sport Training44:16 - The Ultimate Team for All-Around Physical Competition52:00 - Dan John on Split Clean and Split Snatch► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

00:00 - Intro00:31 - Armor Building Variations for a Weak Press05:47 - Spreading Strength Training Throughout the Day14:22 - Minimalist Training Program with Two Lifts18:33 - Dan John on Great Writers in Strength, Health, and Athletics26:37 - Adjusting Training Volume After 3032:59 - Mobility Limits and Smart Exercise Choices34:59 - Reaching Your Athletic Potential ► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

On episode 732 of the 40+ Fitness podcast, Coach Allan welcomes strength and fitness legend Dan John to the show, a man whose decades of experience span from elite athletics to coaching and academia. In this episode, Coach Allan, fresh off celebrating his 60th birthday, shares a hard-hitting statistic: only 22% of people actually follow the bare minimum guidelines for strength training. This sets the stage for a powerful conversation on why resistance training isn't just a good idea. It's absolutely vital for anyone over 40 who wants to maintain their health, function, and independence into their later years. Dan John unpacks his concept of "everyday strength," the kind of lasting fitness that lets you handle anything life throws your way, from carrying all your groceries in one trip to chasing after grandkids without missing a beat. Together, Coach Allan and Dan John break down how your focus should evolve with age: building foundational strength in midlife, prioritizing muscle mass, joint mobility, and regular walking as you move through your 50s, 60s, and beyond. Tune in for actionable tips, insights on how to structure your training for the long haul, and the wisdom you need to invest in your future health.   Time Stamps: 04:29 Embracing Strength and Growth 09:15 Strength Retention Over Time 11:20 Everyday Strength and Progression 13:51 Focus on Joint Mobility 18:04 Planning for Independence and Mobility 21:47 Longevity vs. Modern Enhancements 23:53 Pot Belly and Happiness Link 29:22 Walking Routine and Steps 30:43 Why Walking Beats High-Intensity Workouts 35:15 Muscle Beach Memories, 1977 38:39 Steps, Meals, and Caloric Balance 41:44 Embrace the Obvious for Wellness 42:58 Visit Dan John University - https://danjohnuniversity.com 

00:00 - Intro00:36 - Dan John's Favorite Books Lately03:14 - Single vs Double Kettlebells for Long-Term Training14:23 - Kettlebell Swings for Strength, Grip, and Posture21:13 - How to Fix a Military Press Imbalance26:53 - Dan John on Food, Stress, and Fat Loss41:19 - Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

For 101 FREE Kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com 

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly discuss a recent study performed by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that associates the variety of movement done with a reduced risk of premature death, even at lower volumes of exercise.  Implications for athletes and for play! How varied strength training might help The 4'cs for Consummate Athlete Adding more variety to indoor trainer workouts  Thinking beyond organized sport to movements 

00:00 - Intro00:41 - How to Choose the Right Squat for Armor Building Formula06:51 - Strategies for Building Explosive Strength for Sports 13:01 - Do You Really Need a Big Back Squat?20:53 - Armor Building Formula for Runners25:51 - Dan John on the 3-Minute Goblet Squat Test31:14 - Density Training for Women34:17 - Minimalist Training with Presses and Carries42:30 - What ‘Enough' Strength Really Means?► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

for 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com 

00:00 - Intro00:59 - Training Hard Without Training to Failure11:16 - Rest Days Between Armor Building Formula17:20 - Balancing Strength Training With Your Sport22:21 - Making Lean Made Simple Sustainable31:14 - Olympic Lifting Standards for Beginners35:38 - Strengthening a Weak Back43:22 - Training for RKC After 5047:00 - Dan John on the Value of Consistent Daily Walking54:21 - The Right Balance Between Training and Recovery► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

00:00 - Intro00:40 - Do Elite Athletes Need to Lift Weights? 10:50 - Progressing the Armor Building Formula16:56 - Dan John on Letting Go of Resentment26:35 - Minimalist Strength Training 32:21 - Rebuilding Strength After Injury40:24 - Staying Consistent When Life Gets Busy49:31 - Clean, Press, and Snatch as a Complete Program► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

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In this episode, Dan John and I continue our ongoing Sword in the Stone journey—using this classic book as a guide to examine the world we live in today. What began years ago as a shared exploration of education and mentorship has become something unexpected for me. As a scholar and educator, Dan graciously helps me navigate difficult but important distinctions, including the differences between fascism, communism, and socialism. So yes, he is fulfilling his role as an educator, but beyond that, I value his friendship and time. Dan is a busy man, and I truly appreciate his enthusiasm to discuss this book with me and the philosophical conversations that tangent from the chapter we are exploring. You don't need to have read the book in order to enjoy this episode, but I highly recommend it! We also speak about the loss of one of the great storytellers of our time, Rob Reiner. I am very grateful to call Dan my friend and love the opportunity to learn from him. I hope you enjoyed the episode. If you did, please share this podcast with others and rate it on your platform of choice. You can also take one extra step to show your love by donating to the show on my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon. For comments or suggestions reach out on social media @sifumimichan. THE SIFU MIMI CHAN SHOW CREDITS Host: Mimi Chan Intro Music: Mike Relm Discussed in this episode: Rob Reiner This Is Spinal Tap The Princess Bride When Harry Met Sally The Freshman (movie) Knives Out 3 Comment Rules: Be Cool. Critical is fine, but if you're rude, we'll delete your stuff. Please do not put your URL in the comment text and please use your PERSONAL name or initials and not your business name, as the latter comes off like spam. Have fun and thanks for adding to the conversation! Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be.  Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention.  Be lenient, please.The post 439. Coach Dan John on Classic Lessons for Modern Times first appeared on Sifu Mimi Chan.

00:00 - Intro00:37 - Transitioning to Barbell Armor Building Formula09:17 - Offset vs Double Kettlebell Training19:37 - Efficient Warm-Ups for Young Athletes31:03 - Kettlebells on Off Days"35:36 - The Goblet Squat Hold as a Foundation Test42:55 - Incorporating Mobility into Your Training50:57 - Dan John on Flexible Rep Schemes58:21 - How to Swing 50%+ Bodyweight Safely01:03:11 - Slow vs Explosive Kettlebell Press► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

00:00 - Intro00:50 - Investing in a Barbell for Fitness and Longevity08:00 - Dan John on Lift and Sprint Training16:42 - Dan John Reflects on His Lifelong Quest28:32 - Combining Marathon with the Armor Building Formula31:44 - Training With Just One Kettlebell38:16 - Progressing in the Armor Building Formula42:35 - Straight Sets vs Alternating Exercises47:48 - Managing Competition Nerves in Young Athletes► 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 ArmorBuildingFormula.com to get Dan's latest book.

for 101 FREE kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com 

for 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com