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The Dan John Podcast

The Dan John Podcast

Written by: Dan John
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 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.Copyright Dan John Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • EP 349 - "What the Hell" Effect, Training Smarter, Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Eagle Workout

    EP 349 - "What the Hell" Effect, Training Smarter, Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Eagle Workout
    Apr 30 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:36 - How to Train Smarter When Life Gets Busier
    06:36 - The Best Dan John Books for Lifters Over 60
    09:18 - How to Peak for the Eagle Kettlebell Challenge in 8 Weeks
    16:52 - Can Calisthenics Alone Produce “What the Heck Effect”
    20:04 - Dan John on The Velocity Diet
    29:50 - How to Stay Strong, Balanced, and Fit Into Retirement
    35:12 - Is It Better to Start Kettlebell Training Young or Later in Life?
    43:31 - How to Adapt Easy Strength for Lifters Over 55
    48:22 - How to Rotate 15 Big Lifts Without Losing Progress
    56:13 - 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.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • EP 348 - ABF, Fat Loss, Single KB Training, KB Jerk, Mobility, Squats & More

    EP 348 - ABF, Fat Loss, Single KB Training, KB Jerk, Mobility, Squats & More
    Apr 23 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:48 - Dan John's Personal Reading List You Need to Know
    06:33 - Are High-Rep Kettlebell Jerks Too Risky?
    14:09 - Single Kettlebell Training for Strength, Fat Loss, and Mobility
    18:43 - How to Run the Armor Building Formula With Dumbbells
    23:43 - Fixing Squats as the Limiting Factor in the Armor Building Formula
    27:57 - 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.
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    34 mins
  • EP 347 - Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Building & Losing Muscle, KB Swings & More

    EP 347 - Easy Strength, KB Snatch, Building & Losing Muscle, KB Swings & More
    Apr 16 2026
    00:00 - Intro
    00:46 - Are Punishment Workouts a Good Coaching Tool?
    07:20 - Elevation vs Distance for Walking
    13:51 - Can You Build Muscle With Easy Strength?
    18:55 - The Hidden Upper-Back Benefits of Kettlebell Snatches
    23:01 - Completing the 10,000 Swing Challenge

    ► 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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    28 mins
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