My Fitness Evolution – from 11 years old in my parents basement, to finding childlike freedom as an adult

It all started when my Dad bought me the Marine Corps 3X Fitness Program for my 11th birthday. This book taught me how to do pushups, pullups, and situps like the Marines, and I was ecstatic about it. More importantly though, it piqued an interest about getting stronger, and being all that I could be. Soon after, I also got a weight set – you know, the ones with the plastic plates. I did nothing but the essentials: bench press, bicep curls, and some “other stuff.” Along with my 100 lb Everlast punching bag, I was in adolescent paradise down in my training lair under my parents house. That was all the way back in middle school…
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Exclusive Interview with John's Coach, Scott Sonnon - the creator of the Circular Strength Training system (Part 2)

Scott Sonnon – the inventor of the Clubbell and the creator of Prasara Yoga

Part 1 of this interview can be found on this page.

Of all the fitness professionals I have drawn my philosophy from, Scott Sonnon, is one of the most influential on my life. I have taken more useful information [...]

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Scott Sonnon – the Flow Coach

Of all the fitness professionals I have drawn my philosophy from, Scott Sonnon, is one of the most influential on my life. I have taken more useful information from this man than probably any other coach – including information meant for more than just physical living. It [...]

Specificity in Training – How much carry-over does weight lifting have in real life? Will your time under the iron help you on the field, on the mat, or in the ring?

I have read numerous studies that have concluded that specific weight lifting activities have very little, if any, carry-over to athletic activities. It sounds crazy, I know. Believe me, I was pretty skeptical when I started reading these research abstracts myself. How could getting stronger hinder an athletes performance? Isn’t it the biggest, strongest, fastest athletes that are always the best? These questions were racing through my mind, and I had to ask myself, “how much does my training help me perform?”
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Clubbell: a Review about Modern Indian Clubs by John Sifferman

Note: This Clubbell Review was Majorly Updated Here: http://physicalliving.com/clubbell-review/

Maybe you’ve seen me swinging some “weighted bats” in some of my videos. Or, maybe you’ve never even heard of a clubbell before. Watch this video to find out what a clubbell is, where they came from, and what you can use them for…

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Galactic Acid – can it help you get HYUUUUUGE muscles? by John Sifferman

So, I was going to post a training-related article today, but something came up last minute at my local YMCA today, and I don’t think I could live it down if I didn’t share it with you.

Galactic Acid – can it help you get HYUUGE muscles?

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Tuesday Q+A: What is a typical strength training session for John Sifferman?

One of your fellow readers asked me about what my normal training session looks like, and here is my official answer:

Typical Strength Training Session w/ John Sifferman


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