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Who is the Most Interesting Trainer in the World?

Who is the most interesting trainer in the world? What's your opinion? The following nominees were chosen because of their impact on the world of Unconventional Training and the fitness industry in general. Each has made unique contributions to the "Mad Methods," has a deep understanding and dedication to training, and has shared their knowledge and skill with the public through online videos, articles, dvds, books, and more! Support the person who has made the biggest impact on your training, wellness, and life in general!

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Due to some technical issues, we had to close this online poll without an official result. Thank you to the MyMadMethods.com visitors who sent in over 15,000 votes. This poll will be re-run starting in November 2011, please check back for updates.

"The Most Interesting Trainer in the World" 2010 Nominees:


Lauren Brooks, On the Edge Fitness

Lauren Brooks, On the Edge Fitness

Lauren Brooks is the founder and owner of On the Edge Fitness. As a RKC instructor and Clinical Nutritionist, Lauren has helped thousands of people to get into shape, and stay that way. She specializes in kettlebell training and is a pioneer of the training method within the United States.Find out more



John Wild Buckley, Orange Kettlebell Club

John Wild Buckley, Orange Kettlebell ClubJohn Wild Buckley is the founder and head coach of the Orange Kettlebell Club. The OKC has over 200 members in 16 countries. They are a based in the San Francisco/Bay Area but have taught Kettlebell in New York, Dallas, Sacramento, San Diego, Boston, Sweden, Finland, Tokyo Japan and Johannesburg South Africa. Find out more

Steve Cotter, Full Kontact, IKFF

Steve Cotter, Full Kontact, IKFFThroughout his lifelong study, Steve Cotter continues to research and implement the most effective training methods in the martial arts, chi gong, strength and conditioning, athletics and human performance fields. He constantly improves his skills and abilities to benefit, teach and motivate you. Find out more

Tom Furman

Tom Furman, combat conditioningTom Furman is the creator of the popular DVD: Concrete Conflict & Conditioning and the Activate Your Dynamic Range of Motion DVD which introduces Tom's excellent program of flexibility. Tom was one of the first American trainers to become RKC certified for Kettlebell Training in the USA, and is quoted twice in "The Naked Warrior" by Pavel Tsatsouline, the founder of RKC. Find out more


Jon Hinds, Monkey Bar Gymnasium

Jon Hinds, Monkey Bar Gymnasium, Monkey Bar GymJon Hinds is the owner and founder of the Monkey Bar Gymnasium. His unconventional training gyms can be found across the United States. Utilizing unique bodyweight training techniques and equipment, Jon has helped thousands achieve functional strength, agility, and conditioning through certifications, classes, and DVDs. Find out more


Sincere Hogan, New Warrior Fitness Training

Sincere Hogan, New Warrior TrainingSincere Hogan is the owner and coach of New Warrior Fitness Training Htown Kettlebells, based in Houston, TX. Sincere has held and currently holds certifications as a certified fitness trainer, Sports Nutrition, Fitness Phone Coaching , as well as certificates in Functional Training, and Functional Anatomy. Find out more


Mike Mahler, Mahler's Aggressive Strength

Mike Mahler, Mahler's Aggressive StrengthMike Mahler is a fitness information provider based in Las Vegas, NV. Mike has been a strength trainer and kettlebell instructor for over eight years and has taught workshops all over the US and overseas. His current focus is on the field of hormone optimization via nutrition, training, and lifestyle. Mike is also working on a book entitled, "Live Life Aggressively! What Self-help Gurus Don't want you to know which covers how to carry the lessons that you learn from training to other areas of life. Find out more


Steve Maxwell, Maxwell Strength & Conditioning

Steve Maxwell, Maxwell SCSteve Maxwell's apparently supernatural talent at program design comes from 35 years of experience in fitness training and coaching. Recognized as one of today's most creative strength and conditioning coaches, his talent for constructing fresh, well rounded, and effective mixed-modality workouts is legendary. Find out more

Greg Mihovich, Underground Gym

Greg Mihovich, Underground GymGreg Mihovich is the owner and head trainer of the Underground Gym. With a lifetime of experience in martial arts and fitness, Greg utilizes multiple disciplines to enhance the athletic performance of his clients. His innovative approach to training has led to the development of the Compound Conditioning method. Find out more

Shawn Mozen, Agatsu Inc

Shawn Mozen, Agatsu Inc Shawn Mozen is the owner of Agatsu Inc, the company that first introduced Kettlebell training in Canada. Agatsu has over 700 trainers in countries around the world who practice Shawn's unique system that emphasizes mastery of movement.Find out more

Hit Richards, Calisthenics Kingz

George PKA Hit, Hit Richards, calisthenics kingzHit is part of the Calisthenics Kingz, a professional performance-based fitness organization which focuses on bodyweight training. Find out more



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