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John Gardner

John is the co-founder and CEO of Kickoff. He's an NASM-certified personal trainer who helped his mom get into shape and launched Kickoff from what he learned from that experience. John believed there was a way to combine technology with real-life humans to connect certified personal trainers and nutritionists with clients. Kickoff makes high-quality fitness and nutrition coaching accessible to anyone who wants to improve their health.

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Kickoff Author

John Gardner

John is the co-founder and CEO of Kickoff. He's an NASM-certified personal trainer who helped his mom get into shape and launched Kickoff from what he learned from that experience. John believed there was a way to combine technology with real-life humans to connect certified personal trainers and nutritionists with clients. Kickoff makes high-quality fitness and nutrition coaching accessible to anyone who wants to improve their health.

Qualifications & Interests
Education
  • Columbia University, BA, Economics and American History
  • Dartmouth College, MBA
Specialties
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Activities & Honors
    Articles
    How much does a personal trainer cost?

    How Much Does a Personal Trainer Cost? Average Rates and Ways to Save

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    Ingrid Kickoff Success Story

    Professional Nomad Learns How to Get Fit From Anywhere

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    How to build muscle: woman flexing her biceps while carrying a 2KG dumbbell

    How to Build Muscle for a Stronger, Leaner, Healthier You

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    personal trainer

    How to Find a Good Personal Trainer: What to Look for and Mistakes to Avoid

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    woman flexing her arm: showing how to lose fat and gain muscle

    How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time

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    Woman chatting with her online personal trainer

    How Online Personal Trainers Can Maximize Your Fitness Results

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    How to get stronger: person working out using a kettlebell

    How to Get Stronger and Meet Any Fitness Goal

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    Triathlon training plan: person running and a man riding a bike

    Triathlon Training Plan for Your First (or 10th) Triathlon

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    Nutritionist and personal trainer coaching a client

    When Do You Need a Nutritionist and Personal Trainer?

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    Compound exercises: person doing tricep dips at home

    Work Smarter Not Harder With Compound Exercises

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    What is progressive overload: Powerlifter doing a squat

    What Is Progressive Overload Training, and How Does It Work?

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    Dumbbell back exercises: woman doing plank dumbbell rows

    7 Dumbbell Back Exercises You Can Do From Home

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    Fitness goals for women: woman stretching her leg

    How to Set Achievable Fitness Goals for Women and Get Results

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    Man working out

    Kickoff - How we began

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    5x5 workout: man working out using a barbell

    The 5x5 Workout: Strength Training for Beginners and Beyond

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    HIIT Workouts for Women: elderly woman holding dumbbells

    Sample HIIT Workouts for Women (with Endless Variations)

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    Kickoff fitness pyramid

    Exercise vs. Nutrition. Which Matters Most for Fitness? Neither!

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    John Gardner
    Fitness motivation: Woman taking a break post-workout

    Your Ultimate Guide to Fitness Motivation

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    John Gardner
    How to lose 20 pounds: Woman eating poke bowl salad lunch

    How to Lose 20 Pounds With Simple Lifestyle Changes

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    How to start working out again: woman doing an online workout

    How to Start Working Out Again and Actually Enjoy It

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    Woman doing an intense kettlebell workout

    How to Design Kettlebell Workout Plans for All Experience Levels

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    Online nutrition coach with a tape measure on her shoulders smiling to the camera

    What Is an Online Nutrition Coach and How Can I Find One?

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    Should I get a personal trainer: woman following an exercise video

    Should I Get a Personal Trainer? We Think So! Here’s Why

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    man-stretching-at-home

    Tips for Losing Weight and Finding a Weight Loss Trainer

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    John Gardner
    Benefits of personal training: man doing push-ups at home

    8 Benefits of Personal Training (and How to Get Started)

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    How many days a week should I workout: couple working out together at home

    How Many Days a Week Should I Work Out?

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    Full body workout plan: Woman doing front lunges

    Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Full Body Workout Plan

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    John Gardner
    Postpartum exercise: person pushing a baby stroller

    11 Postpartum Exercises for the Proud (and Powerful) New Mama

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    Core workouts at home: woman doing bicycle crunches

    How to Do Core Workouts at Home: 2 Routines, 0 Equipment

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    Best leg workouts: woman doing lunges

    How to Create the Best Leg Workouts and Improve Lower Body Strength

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    man-working-out-at-home

    The Progressive Calisthenic Workout to Try at Home

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    Woman doing endurance training while running

    Endurance Training: Why Do You Need It and How Much Is Healthy?

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