About the Author:
The information age has created a VAST storage and stream of information, and the weight loss and fitness industry is NO EXCEPTION. Often, it is difficult to wade in these waters. Through his Fitness Nomad Report blog and his writing, John is committed to bringing you a steady stream of his thoughts, expertise, and insights on the topics of health and fitness and weight loss.
John Ashworth is a Writer, Fitness Coach, fitness expert, and full-time Bohemian Athlete.
John owns The Fitness Nomad in downtown Madison, WI where he works with individuals, business executives, companies, and groups looking for more balance and optimal levels of health and fitness in their lives. John and his clients honor the undeniable importance of fitness and health as an essential foundation for success in all aspects of life. They also realize that this pursuit takes a full commitment, and that having a personal trainer and fitness coach is essential for success.
John has appeared regularly since 2007 on NBC 15 in Madison WI with news anchor Leigh Mills where he delivers a regular fitness segment that covers a wide range of topics.
Prior to starting The Fitness Nomad in 2004, John worked in Preventive Cardiology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital where he trained people diagnosed with or at risk for developing heart disease and diabetes. John was instrumental in developing a unique program at UW Health designed to reverse Type 2 diabetes.
John has also worked as a clinical exercise physiologist for Dr. Dean Ornish at his Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito and San Francisco, California, where he coached people as part of a multi-disciplinary team through the implementation of significant lifestyle changes designed to prevent the progression of both heart disease and cancer.
While in San Francisco, John also worked as a research exercise physiologist at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.
During college, John was an All-American Soccer Player and on his way to becoming a professional. However, following several knee surgeries, he re-focused his professional pursuit, and began working with individuals on improving their overall physical fitness and well-being, as well as those interested in lowering their heart disease and diabetes risk. John also has experience working with individuals recovering from, and trying to prevent injuries, especially back and knee injuries.
John received a B.A. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from St. Marys College in Northern California, and an M.A. in Movement Science with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA.
He holds certifications as an Exercise Specialist from the American College of Sports Medicine, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and of course, Basic Cardiac Life Support with the American Heart Association.
Other things you might like to know about John:
He might be the most passionate person you come to know
He doesn't hold back and tells it like it is
He has been a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach for more than two decades
He is a great listener
He is compassionate, caring, and devoted to helping you live a healthier more balanced life
He is always learning and is inspired by his clients devotion to personal growth
He has had to overcome many injuries
He has battled and overcome chronic pain and headaches
John is married and has two children who he tries to keep up with on a daily basis
John has maintained a thriving personal training practice amidst a tough economic downturn. A feat many of his past competitors cannot boast.
Review:
Awesome! Inspiring! And VERY encouraging! --Karen Moucha
John is a very good writer, and his book does an excellent job of laying out the important and challenging aspects of aging well, losing weight, and staying fit into your 60s, 70s, and 80s. --Gary Conger, DDS
This is a good book. Honest, real, and good tips. My only issue so far is the donut on the cover!!! --Kim McKoy
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