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build a bigger, stronger and better conditioned physique than John Christy. When I first became exposed to John's writings several years ago I was already training in a sensible fashion and was already getting good gains. Yet John's writings and methods just bowled me over and propelled my training to new heights-helping me to gain over 40lbs of bodyweight with big increases in strength. The information in this site will do the same for you. Follow John's advice and you will achieve tremendous success

-- Darshan Weerasinghe, Fitness Trainer-Sri Lanka Cricket "A" Team, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

 

John has been my coach / mentor for nearly ten years.  If you follow what John teaches, it will save you years of frustration and make you a weight training success story.

  -Craig Rasmussen, CSCS, Professional strength coach and competitive powerlifter

Our greatest achievements in life are won by the very principals John Christy teaches: simplicity, consistency, determination. I was twelve years-old when I started training with John. Twenty years later I am stronger and healthier than ever. His rigorous guidance and always evolving knowledge have been essential to my progression. Not only is John passionate about every detail concerning the improvement of the human body, but he is a master at integrating your mind and spirit. Because of John I love to train, and it is that love that makes me the champion I am.

We all know the real thing when we see it. Success is earned through sound timeless principals and dedication. With John I have met my goals and then far surpassed them.

- Alex Kosene, Record- Holding Champion Powerlifter

I have been training under John's guidance now for almost 18 months and had amazing results.  Previously I had been following the "wisdom" from the glossy bodybuilding magazines and getting nothing from the effort I was putting in.  I had reached the point where I realized I wasn't able to compare with these people due to the fact that they were full of steroids and I wasn't.  I bought an old copy of Hardgainer and read an article about Craig Rasmussen and thought that's me!  I called John and setup a consultation with him where he told me how I should train, volume, frequency, exercise selection, sets and reps etc.  (Once you become a consultation client) ... He is also available on email to answer any questions that arise.  

John is a very knowledgeable trainer with a no nonsense approach, the information I have access to through him is like gold dust amongst the dross that circulates through the mainstream bodybuilding/weight lifting world.  

I have gained 45lb body weight (now weighing 215 pounds).
I am still able to run 8 minute miles.
Most of my clothes don't fit.
My children are now frightened of getting stepped on.

I think these results speak out for John's way to train, how many people reading this can testify to gains like these?

-- Mark Gilmore, Moneymore in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

“That’s when I was fortunate enough to meet John Christy.  He coached me through what was necessary to meet my goals, physically and mentally.  His strength program initiated massive gains in both size and strength. I wanted to get into powerlifting and John put me on a program that allowed me to squat and deadlift over 500lbs. and bench over 300lbs. – “raw” and drug-free - at my very first meet. His efficient program worked tremendously with my lifestyle – full-time college student supporting myself with two jobs. John’s proven philosophy on functional strength training can propel any athlete, whether they are professional or the weekend warrior, to the top of their game and help them attain their goals”.

-- Dr. Jon Anderson, Former professional baseball player and nationally ranked powerlifter

As a competitive mixed-martial artist, my training has to serve many purposes as well as take into account that I am a Type I insulin dependant

diabetic. By applying John Christy's training concepts I have successfully become much stronger and much bigger; and I have become an even faster fighter. Most importantly I have maintained a healthy blood chemistry profile.

- Chris Moran, MMA Instructor, LWC Competitor, Strength Coach, Powerlifter

For those looking for a common sense approach to strength training, bodybuilding or general all round conditioning John's 20 years plus experience in the strength and conditioning field will prove invaluable in reaching your goals for both the novice and experienced trainee alike. John's philosophy is based on sound principles and real life experience. Having consulted with John over the last couple of years, you'll find him easy to work with and supportive of your goals.  I'd recommend his services to anyone looking to avoid years of wasted effort and to get back to the basics of productive sensible training.

-David Flaherty, Perth, Australia

"Before I started working out with John Christy I thought I worked as hard as I possibly could, but John pushed me to a level I never thought possible. Through his knowledge and intensity I have dramatically exceeded all my goals. His training has helped me to realize my potential in not only athletics, but also carried over into life outside sports."

- Luke Robinson, Former Offensive Guard, University of Dayton

John Christy’s thoroughness and dedication is unparalleled in the fitness industry. His simple ‘no frills’ approach guarantees real results. The depth and breadth of John’s knowledge will allow you to reach whatever goals you may have. By utilizing John’s techniques I was able to add 30 pounds of lean muscle in just under 6 months.

 -- Hunter Gardner, Lacrosse player, Full-time college student, Boulder, CO.

“I have had the privilege of training under John for the past seven years.  In that time he has taught me the value of the six key foundation blocks of any successful workout program, obviously strength training but also just as important are cardio training, pre and post workout stretching, nutrition, recuperation and mental focus during your workouts. 

As a business professional involved in the field of professional sports (which requires me to work 75-80 hours per week six months of the year) and a father of two children, John has taught me that I can still successfully train myself and achieve my workout goals (reaching 217 lbs. after starting at 182 lbs.) -- while still having time for my career and family.

Even though I live 2 ½ hours away from John and have only trained “live” with him four times in seven years, by utilizing our monthly phone consultations he has helped me achieve strength goals that I would not have thought possible”.  

-- Greg Galiette, Assistant General Manager, Louisville Bats Baseball – AAA affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds

I first became familiar with Coach John Christy back in the 90's thru his articles in Hardgainer magazine. I was impressed by his no nonsense, rational approach.

I tried a his methods over the years and got good results. Towards the end of 2006 I decided to commit to a 1 year cycle and get personal phone consultation from John. I began the cycle in Oct. 2006 and continued until mid May 2007. At this time I had to abort due to a hernia (hereditary and non related to lifting). At the time of this writing I am preparing my comeback, planning a 1 year cycle but knowing I will have to back up quite a bit. Although I did not attain a 1 year cycle I did do 28 weeks of very productive training, which is about 7 months worth of good consistent lifting. This was my most productive cycle ever.

During this period I consulted with Coach Christy by phone about once every other month for an hour. We always discussed topics I submitted beforehand by e-mail. Due to these conversations John (amazingly) realized that my squat form was off and advised me to widen my stance and stop "thigh squatting". These consultations were an essential element in my success.

I would like to repeat a few things I learned from John:

1. "Dream big , lift big" -  he said that when I told him my goal was a 200% (180kg.) Sumo DL.  John not only thought that I would nail it but demanded I up my goal. This was very encouraging.

2. "Little plates, big gains" - At the beginning of the cycle I had four microplates manufactured for me – two 1/4 kg. plates and two 1/2 kg. plates. There is no doubt that these were my "secret weapons".  After an initial break in period I began micro loading and was consistently adding 1 kg. a week to my big lifts and 1/2kg. to the smaller movements.

3. "Beat failure" – the idea of completing the work set where the last rep is the one before failure or where you have a rep left in the tank.

John Christy is not for everybody. If you are not serious about your training, if you are not goal oriented, if you are not rational and disciplined then save your time. Coach Christy's system can be summarized very simply: lift twice a week consistently and progressively utilizing the big exercises in good form. Progress is attained thru single progression and micro loading. Eat and rest well and don't forget your cardio.

Personal details: I am 53 years old, 1.88m. tall and weigh 90 kgs. (6"2,200). When I was 19 I was badly injured in combat during the Yom Kippur War and as a result suffer from severe movement restrictions in my right shoulder and arm, effectively eliminating any pressing movement.

-- Yehoshua Zohar, Karmiel, Israel

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