The Optimal Aging Podcast

Legendary Weightlifting Champ Dan John at 63: Why Gyms Should Cater to the Fit-Over-50 Market

January 05, 2021 Jay Croft Episode 15
The Optimal Aging Podcast
Legendary Weightlifting Champ Dan John at 63: Why Gyms Should Cater to the Fit-Over-50 Market
Show Notes

Dan John is a champion athlete and veteran trainer with a ton of knowledge, tips and encouragement to share on being fit over 50. Dan is an All-American discus thrower. He has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, the Highland Games, and holds the American record in the Weight Pentathlon.

Dan -- inventor of the goblet squat, frequent contributor to fitness publications -- now gives workshops around the world, writes books, hosts The Dan John Podcast, and works with private clients from all walks of life including professional athletes and military personnel.


He remains active and competitive at age 63, despite injuries and setbacks that affect everyone a little later in life, even elite athletes.

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