Brian D. Johnston
Brian D. Johnston (logicbdj @ hotmail.com) is the developer of Zone Training and Triangular Training methods. He has authored 20 books on the subject of exercise and nutrition science, is a contributor to the Merck Medical Manuals, and has written for various magazines including Iron Man Magazine and Olympian News. He specializes in the area of spinal rehabilitation, bodybuilding, and athletic strength training.
In this episode, Brian talks about cluster sets, blitz cycles, zone training, exercise programming for seniors, business and personal training tips, and much more.
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Show Notes
- 2:50 – Updates on personal life, writing, and music
- 6:54 – Latest workout routine (cluster sets)
- 22:17 – Improvising workouts for muscle agitation
- 29:40 – Favorite chest exercises, workout schedule, fitness goals
- 40:44 – What are Blitz Cycles?
- 44:28 – Brian’s clientele and target market
- 49:59 – Exercise program for seniors
- 1:04:40 – What makes a great personal trainer?
- 1:12:41 – How to build a strong client base
- 1:18:33 – Training and motivation tips
Selected Links from the Episode
- Merck Medical Manuals
- Iron Man Magazine
- The Olympian News
- MET-Rx®
- CoolGuitarGear
- 70 – Brian Johnston – Freestyle Exercise System for Optimising Muscular Development
- Smith Machine
- Zercher Squat
- Frank Zane’s Leg Blaster
- Nautilus Inc.
- Vince Gironda’s Chest Press
- 342 – Dr Bryce Lee – What Should You Do Alongside High Intensity Strength Training?
- Dave Draper’s Top Squat
- Mr. Olympia
- UnGuru Your Life
477 – Muscle Gains or Marketing Gimmick? The Truth Behind the Colorado Experiment (with Pete Cerqua)
405 – Melissa Gunn’s High-Intensity Training Journey with Pure Strength LA: A Tale of Passion and Dedication
393 – Join me at the Resistance Exercise Conference 2023
Hi Lawrence
Interesting podcast.
I can relate to the fact that he trains his clients from home and his comment that no one really knows what he’s doing. That’s really similar to my own situation. My garden easily hides 50sq mtrs of gym where I train my clients. And nobody in the immediate area really knows what I do.
Hahaha just thought I’d mention that bit of useless information.
All the best everyone.
I owe so much to Brian. So much of what I have learned and apply to my own training and clients, comes from Brian’s writings, especially Zone Training. I wish he was still heading the IART, which really doesn’t exist anymore. It is great to hear from him again. He was one of the first in the HIT community to challenge some HIT dogmas, which continue to this day.
Always great to hear from Brian (coincidentally enough , i emailed Brian in December to see what he has been up to).
He is an independent thinker who has through the years challenged my own opinions and has helped me follow my own path.
Mark
For me: varying speed, varying exercises, throw some statics into the mix. Pay attention to feel. Achieving significant contractions.