Overview Before We Go is one of Dan John’s most useful and wide-ranging books—a collection of articles and essays that bring together decades of coaching wisdom, lifting experience, and hard-earned insight. From goblet squats and loaded carries to mass building, fat loss, kettlebell swings, training audits, and real-life eating, this book covers an enormous amount of ground—while staying rooted in Dan John’s trademark clarity and common sense. What You’ll Learn How to simplify your training and focus on what works Why not every good idea belongs in your program at the same time How to use goblet squats, carries, kettlebells, and basic lifts more effectively Practical ideas for mass gain, fat loss, work capacity, and peaking How to audit a training program for gaps and imbalance How to align training and nutrition with real life Why This Book Matters This is not a book of gimmicks or trendy systems. It’s a book about learning how to think better about training. For therapists, trainers, coaches, and rehabilitation professionals, it offers practical tools alongside a bigger philosophy—one that values reasonableness, consistency, and long-term development over noise and hype. How You’ll Access This Book 📖 Delivered as a Digital Flipping Book 🎯 Includes a clear overview and learning objectives 📝 Optional reflective learning exam available 🌍 Accessible anytime, across devices Who This Is For Massage and Manual Therapists Rehabilitation Professionals Personal Trainers and Strength Coaches Kettlebell Enthusiasts Anyone interested in practical, sustainable strength training