
About this episode
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 spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectures with full-time writing, and is also an online religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri. As a Fulbright Scholar, he toured the Middle East exploring the foundations of religious education systems. His books, on weightlifting, include Intervention, Never Let Go, Mass Made Simple and Easy Strength, written with Pavel Tsatsouline as well as From Dad, To Grad.
Join Dr. Dan and Dr. Walsh as they discuss getting back to the basics of fitness with Dan John
- The overhead squat
- Peri-workout nutrition
- The core exercises
- Building muscle
- Gaining strength
Visit Dan John's website for more info: www.DanJohn.net
Dan has offered a free version of his book From Dad, To Grad click here: Dad to Grad
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