Jonathan Watters
@JW_Elev8Wellnes
70k Hours of Professional Exp, 2 Decades of Strength Coaching, Nutrition Science, Business Leadership; CSCS, NASM, CES, PES, RKC, AIS, PN, USMLE1 Lecture Series
A little trick to be bulletproof/uninjured/unbreakable
“Everyone wants to heal until the medicine shows up in the form of discipline.” - Hippocratic Corpus
Somersault squat - a buddy put this on my radar - for people who need more challenge for quad. Attack like leg extension, NOT like a multi joint. Keep in mind I DEtrained legs for 5 yrs while I was pursuing upper body world records, because pull-ups w 38 inch thighs are…
In the 1940s a woman named Abbye Stockton started regularly performing feats of strength at Muscle Beach, feats which often included pressing her 180lb husband overhead while he held a handstand atop her hands. Pictured here in her 30s, she spent years writing on the topic of…
In the midst of a typical Sunday coaching day, I received the following update from one of my clients who just flew out to Leadville to run 50 miles starting at 9,600 feet above sea level. With a mile and a half ascent net climb, and 24 POUNDS of fluid loss, I’d say he did pretty…
Pursuit of excellence and competitiveness are not the same thing. There are many highly competitive people who have no interest in personal development or excellence. There are many people who pursue a passion of excellence without even thinking of competing against others.…
9 months progression in reverse - 10mph test sprints start; built up 30-35lbs; cutting 35-45lbs; 18.6mph sprints x 4.0 incline most recently
I have been coaching so many hours and the admin on top that I really can only train 2-3 days per week tops. As such I wasn’t able to keep working on the timing/skill side of these for a few weeks. BUT… I am solidly at or under 265lbs now such that they are easier than ever.
Over-typifying is a strong sign of inexperience: “Deadlifts are the most…” “Keto is the best/worst…” “LDL does…” “PEDs are…” Even in my first 10 years of professional work I made this mistake. I see it’s an engagement tool on X. But it’s always wrong. With prolific…
People who attribute hidden messaging from my clothing choices are silly. I haven’t bought myself AN item of clothing in 18 yrs. My wife and kids get me stuff. I get dressed before dawn and start work in the dark. These aren’t bumper stickers or protest buttons.
Are 17mph repeats at 275lbs of bodyweight pretty mid?
Average size of online fitness influencer on left for scale. No edit other than the smiley for his anonymity. We did have a great time too
Insane person just pulled up outside of my physical business and began trying to sell puppies in the street. Called cops. They arrived in 3 mins, resolved it. Assured me “this won’t be a problem again.” Possibly best response time in the world. 5 out of 5 stars Richfield PD