Andrew Berry

Andrew is a strength coach and nutritionist in the South Burlington, Vermont area. Andrew has worked with John closely for several years and knows the ins and outs of the Mountain Dog philosophy and is an integral part of the team.

In the Trenches with NPC Classic Physique Athlete, Derek Pranke

 by on October 6, 2017

This month’s feature is on a young, 20 year old Milwaukee bodybuilder named Derek Pranke. I met Derek a year ago when I was in South Carolina for Junior USA’s. We got to talking about doing the same show a year later. He had already had previously competed nationally at the Teen, Collegiate and Master’s Nationals as a Teen Light Heavyweight placing 4th in 2015. It was time to see what improvements he had made in the last two years by doing a qualifier and then jumping onto the big stage in South Carolina. Here’s what we did.

This month’s feature is on a young, 20 year old Milwaukee bodybuilder named Derek Pranke. I met Derek a year ago when I was in South Carolina for Junior USA’s. We got to talking about doing the same show a year later. He had already had previously competed nationally at the Teen, Collegiate and Master’s Nationals as a Teen Light Heavyweight placing 4th in 2015. It was time to see what improvements he had made in the last two years by doing a qualifier and then jumping onto the big stage in South Carolina. Here’s what we did.

In the Trenches with Heavyweight Bodybuilder, Julien Geoffrion

 by on August 3, 2017

We’re back with another special on a constantly improving heavyweight bodybuilder, Julien Geoffrion. Julien has been working with John since 2012 and had a victory in the LHW class at the Qc Provincials in 2014.

We’re back with another special on a constantly improving heavyweight bodybuilder, Julien Geoffrion. Julien has been working with John since 2012 and had a victory in the LHW class at the Qc Provincials in 2014.

Post Show Dieting for Success

 by on June 8, 2017

Gained 20 pounds the first week after your show? Look like there’s no way you were on stage two weeks ago. It starts with the all-important cheat meal after the show. Then it progresses to maybe a cheat meal every night.

Gained 20 pounds the first week after your show? Look like there’s no way you were on stage two weeks ago. It starts with the all-important cheat meal after the show. Then it progresses to maybe a cheat meal every night.

In the Trenches with Gabriel Munoz

 by on April 20, 2017

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You Did the Damage… Now Fix It!

 by on October 21, 2016

Normally, I do blood work once a year to make sure everything is in range- and it normally is, but this time I was shocked to see how bad my cholesterol was. Liver and kidneys were fine, minor enzyme elevation that you would expect from exercising daily but my hematocrit and red blood cells were through the roof.

Normally, I do blood work once a year to make sure everything is in range- and it normally is, but this time I was shocked to see how bad my cholesterol was. Liver and kidneys were fine, minor enzyme elevation that you would expect from exercising daily but my hematocrit and red blood cells were through the roof.

In the Trenches with Nate Spear, Heavyweight Class Killer

 by on September 26, 2016

This month we have a feature on an absolute freak and a redemption story all in one. It’s kind of funny that our paths didn’t cross earlier about 10 years ago when I was a student at the University of Vermont and Nate was attending Champlain College, a stone throws away. Anyway, many of you will see the pictures of Nate and immediately realize that he has genetics for this sport.

This month we have a feature on an absolute freak and a redemption story all in one. It’s kind of funny that our paths didn’t cross earlier about 10 years ago when I was a student at the University of Vermont and Nate was attending Champlain College, a stone throws away. Anyway, many of you will see the pictures of Nate and immediately realize that he has genetics for this sport.

In the Trenches with Joe Thomas, Over 40+ Team Universe Champ

 by on August 23, 2016

This week’s edition of “In the Trenches” is on another one of John’s Team Universe Champions, Joe Thomas. If Joe looks familiar to many of you that have followed the sport, that’s because you have probably seen him on one of the many covers he’s done with various bodybuilding and fitness publications over the years.

This week’s edition of “In the Trenches” is on another one of John’s Team Universe Champions, Joe Thomas. If Joe looks familiar to many of you that have followed the sport, that’s because you have probably seen him on one of the many covers he’s done with various bodybuilding and fitness publications over the years.

In the Trenches with Jason Andrews: First time competitor!

 by on July 7, 2016

This month we have the progression of a guy that started out with John on the Lean Gains program, had ridiculous results and decided to continue on into competitive bodybuilding. Jason Andrews had heard of John from his Gear’d up podcast interviews and started out by purchasing one of John’s famous training programs.

This month we have the progression of a guy that started out with John on the Lean Gains program, had ridiculous results and decided to continue on into competitive bodybuilding. Jason Andrews had heard of John from his Gear’d up podcast interviews and started out by purchasing one of John’s famous training programs.

“The Giant Killer,” IFBB Pro Shaun Clarida (again)

 by on June 7, 2016

We’re back In the Trenches with the Giant Killer, IFBB Pro Shaun Clarida. Shaun is a few months into his prep for the 2016 season where he is looking to improve further in his long and successful 2015 campaign including his first professional win at the Vancouver Pro show.

We’re back In the Trenches with the Giant Killer, IFBB Pro Shaun Clarida. Shaun is a few months into his prep for the 2016 season where he is looking to improve further in his long and successful 2015 campaign including his first professional win at the Vancouver Pro show.

In the Trenches with Eric Patno

 by on May 5, 2016

Hello Gang. This week’s feature is on a 34 year old, natural, first time competitor, Eric Patno. Eric got in touch with me on advice from fellow Vt. State Trooper colleague, Cory Lozier. You might remember the feature we did last year on Cory when he won his first professional show.

Hello Gang. This week’s feature is on a 34 year old, natural, first time competitor, Eric Patno. Eric got in touch with me on advice from fellow Vt. State Trooper colleague, Cory Lozier. You might remember the feature we did last year on Cory when he won his first professional show.