Interviews by John Izzo

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Interviews
All interviews conducted by John Izzo unless otherwise noted.
Interviews are randomly selected and their views do not necessarily represent the ones held by John.

Iron's Wise Man Sounds Off: An Interview with Dave Draper

Dave Draper is one of the wisest and most articulate bodybuilders of our time. If you grew up in the days of "Pumping Iron", Joe Weider, and raw egg drinks, than you may have been influenced by the Blonde Bomber. Dave offers his insights on the fitness industry and training today. (Read article)

Strong Man = Strong Trainer: An Interview with Danny King

Who is Danny King you ask? Danny is a young guy that wanted to compete in a strongman competition and did. Today with so many Internet "half truths", Danny actually did what he talked about. Danny talks about his preparation for his local strongman competition and beginning his career as a personal trainer. (Read article)

Youth Strength:
Knowing When: An Interview with IYCA Board Member Dr. Kwame Brown

The International Youth & Conditioning Association was created by Brian Grasso with the intent of educated and helping today's youth battle obesity and inactivity. Dr. Kwame Brown serves as board member and youth exercise advocate and it was my pleasure to learn more about the IYCA through him. (Read article)

An Interview with John Izzo by Leigh Peele

Leigh Peele conducted one of the first interviews with John Izzo back in 2006. In this interview, John provides some light on his mission and training methods, as well as some general ramblings. (Read article)

Using Old School Currency: Hardwork, Perseverance, & Passion:
An Interview with JC Santana

One of the most charismatic fitness speakers of our time! A man with passion and drive, with an in-depth knowledge for programming and results. JC Santana is a mandatory speaker to see and hear live at a seminar near you, but for now, settle on this awesome interview! (Read article)

An Educational Perspective from NASM's Director of Education:
An Interview with Scott Lucett

The National Academy of Sports Medicine is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive personal training certification credential available. The curriculum is top notch and the people behind the organization do the best job in the industry. It was a no-brainer to interview the Director of Education for NASM and get his thoughts on several issues. (Read article)

Talking Trainer Dynamics: Interview with Keith Scott, MS, ATC, CSCS

Keith Scott knows personal training. Keith is an "in the trenches" fitness professional with tons of daily experience that, if he gets it out more, will benefit all of us. Definitely a must read! (Read article)

Knowledge Throwdown: An Interview with Boxing/Fitness Expert Rob Pilger

Rob Pilger is the "go to guy" when talking boxing and combining boxing techniques with fitness. Part trainer, part boxing coach--Rob is without a doubt a fiery professional with an innate ability to coach others to higher levels. I like Rob because he is the passion and drive to uplift anyone. Period. (Read article)

A Strength Coach's Acumen: Interview with Eric Cressey

The "Doogie Houser" of the strength & conditioning industry, as pegged by Coach Mike Boyle. Eric Cressey is a young, but has had more hands-on hours with clients and athletes than most of the best. A knowledgeable guy with a wealth of knowledge, Eric is a fountain of resource and one that will be an influence on other strength coaches for years to come. (Read article)

Optimal Get-to-Know: Interview with Dr. Ken Kinakin

Ken Kinakin published one of the best books on muscle assessments that really flew under the radar. It was a great resource for me when it came out and I wanted to get his work out there. This is a brief interview to introduce Dr. Kinakin to the personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts out there. (Read article)

Escalating Knowledge Density: Interview with Charles Staley

Charles Staley is one of the most influential strength coaches and authors today. A frequent author for T-Nation.com, Staley is a no-holds barred coach with aptitude and tremendous motivational skills. He has published numerous articles that have helped shaped many exercise programs today. (Read article)

Why the Learning Never Ends: An Interview with Mike Robertson

Corrective exercise and mobility has really been pushed to the forefront of training by the likes of guys like Mike Robertson. Since his product "Magnificent Mobility", which he co-created with Eric Cressey was released, Mike has been the "go to" guy for corrective exercise. Mike offers some of the best insights for fitness professionals to digest. (Read article)

The Decree of Dos: An Interview with Coach Robert "Dos" Remedios

Coach Dos Remedios is one of the best guys to go to for "in the trenches" advice. A guy that trains hundreds of athletes per day and shares his experiences to those that are serious and willing to be open-minded, Dos is one of the best interviews I have conducted. (Read article)

A Powerlifter's Unraveling Perplexity of Training & Life: An Interview with Jason Pegg, Part 1 and Part 2

As the title suggest, the life of a true power-lifter is complex and real. Jason Pegg is a real guy that splits his time between family, work, and power-lifting in order to make his mark. A guy that spends his days with Dave Tate and Jim Wendler of EliteFTS always has stories to share! (Read Part 1 and Part 2)

Personal Training 101: Tony G Explained: An Interview with Tony Gentilcore

What can you say about a guy that trains athletes all day, trains himself, and writes one of the best blogs in fitness? Tony Gentilcore is one of the founders of Cressey Performance and one of the best bloggers I know. He can provide the best information with a great dose of humor and smarts. (Read article)

The Turbulent One Cometh...: An Interview with Craig Ballantyne

Before it was cool to say "HIIT" or "interval training", Craig Ballantyne would develop product that would solidify himself as a expert on fat loss and as of lately, Internet Fitness mogul. Check out out interview! (Read article)

Sandbags: An Evolution of Training - An Interview with Josh Henkin

With the surmounting variety of training tools available today, Josh Henkin discovered that even the most basic of tools is much more effective with sound programming behind it. Enter the Sandbag! (Read article)

Constructing the Perfect Trainer - An Interview with Eric Beard

Eric Beard is a exhilarating speaker and educator for the NASM. In this interview, Eric lays out the foundation to becoming a great fitness trainer--including the necessary tools to have in your toolbox! (Read article)

5 Questions for a Strength Coach - An Interview with Mike Boyle

Possibly the biggest influence in the strength & conditioning field, Coach Boyle takes time out of training his elite athletes to answer 5 short, but provoking questions. (Read article)