Hi I’m John Barban and here is some stuff you might find useful/interesting about me and what this blog is all about.

EDUCATION

My formal education background is a degree in human biology and nutrition from  the University of Guelph (Ontario Canada), and a Masters In Human Biology and nutrition also from U of Guelph.

I did further graduate research and taught exercise physiology at the University of Florida (Go Gators!)

I’ve taken a bunch of personal training certifications, all the usual ones such as the NSCA CSCS, ACE PT, CSEP etc. I was also a certified kinesiologist blah blah, if you’ve taken any of these certifications you know how BS they are…I personally don’t put any value in these certificates because they’re not hands on and just require a simple written test…so yeah I have em’ but I don’t think they mean anything.

WORK/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

I’ve worked in the dietary and sports supplement industry researching and developing sports and weight loss supplements for the better part of the past 8 years and I still currently consult supplement companies on formula and product development.

Some of the brands I have worked with and or created include:

MuscleTech

NxLabs

Slimquick

ADS

BlueStar Nutraceuticals

Empowered Nutrition Products

COACHING/TRAINING

I spent 3 years as a varsity strength and conditioning coach (ice hockey) at the University of Guelph.

I’ve also trained with a world class power lifting team…I got really strong, and all the workouts sucked! I still maintain close contact with the powerlifting team and continue to discuss training experiences and theories with them.

I also keep close ties with colleagues in the biomechanics field. This is how I stay up to date on the latest research in biomechanics and human movement science in general.

I’m currently working on exercise programs and researching solutions to weight loss, muscle building and longevity.

Based on my experience in the supplement industry I can tell you that you’re never going to find an answer there about weight loss or muscle building. In fact the more time you spend reading about supplements and fitness magazines in general the less likely you are to find a useful answer about either. Ironic isn’t it!

So that’s my brief ‘bio’.

PUBLISHING

I wrote the Adonis Effect which is a exercise system designed around the ideal male proportions as determined by physical attraction research. It combines the principle of the Golden Ratio as applied to the mans body with the evolutionary instinct of women and men to be attracted to and respect the ideal male form.

The book takes you through the story of how Brad Pilon and I arrived at this conclusion and the research that supports it. Along the way you’ll find out about the bizarre bodybuilding and steroid drug culture and how the mainstream fitness media is an intricately spun web of lies that is incapable of ever telling you the truth about anything to do with diet or fitness.

I work closely with Brad Pilon on all things Eat Stop Eat related including How Much Protein and all other items.

THE “UNIVERSITY”

Brad and I teach an online course in health and fitness that we refer to as the “U” (University). We offer it for anyone who wants to truly understand diet and fitness and stop running around in the circles of BS and lies that the mainstream diet/fitness media produces.

These are 4 month online courses taught by Brad Pilon and I live in a bi-weekly teleseminar fashion 3 times per year. There aren’t any tests or required course materials you must study from. Just the truth about weight loss, metabolism, muscle building, diets, and supplements.

If you’re interested in getting a real education in diet, health and fitness email me about attending the next semester of the “U” at john@adoniseffect.com

MY BLOG

This blog is meant to be a place where we can have free thinking politically incorrect and a logical discussion about all things related to human biology, including health/fitness, nutrition, and anything else that affects our well being/health.

Sometimes the path will stray as far as sociology, economics and politics, and other times we’ll end up talking evolution, genetics, environmental science and cellular biology. Our health and well being is inextricably linked to all of these factors and therefore they are all fair game.

No matter where we end up the discussions will always be based on facts, logic and evidence.

Go to the Rules of Engagement page to see how we communicate here. I welcome your comments, but you have to play by the rules.

Enjoy

Johnny B