John Abdo (1955 or 1956 – August 9, 2022) was an American health and fitness coach, businessman, nutritionist, motivational speaker and a TV personality.[1][2][3] He was a strength and conditioning coach for numerous U.S. Olympic team athletes for the 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988 Olympic Games.[4] Abdo was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2007 for his work in the field of health and fitness.[5] He authored several books on fitness, motivation and health.[6][7]
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| Born | 1955 or 1956 |
| Died | August 9, 2022 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Health and fitness expert, businessman, nutritionist, and motivational speaker |
| Awards | National Fitness Hall of Fame (2007) |
| Website | www |
Death edit
Abdo died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 66.[8]
References edit
- ^ "John Abdo". Healthy.net. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ^ "John Abdo | Life Extension Magazine". LifeExtension.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ Mateo, Ashley (July 5, 2018). "WTF Is The AB Doer 360 And Could It Possibly Work?". Women's Health. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Runner's World. Rodale, Inc. January 2007. p. 35. ISSN 0897-1706.
- ^ "Hall of Fame Inductees". National Fitness Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ^ Abdo, John (May 1, 1997). Body Engineering (1st ed.). New York, NY: Perigee Trade, Berkley Publishing Group. ISBN 0399522948. ISBN 978-0399522949.
- ^ Hess, Henry M.; Farrell, Tiffany (2008). The Perfect Menopause: 7 Steps to the Best Time of Your Life. Rochester, New York: Greenleaf Book Group, Westfall Park Publishing Group. p. 140. ISBN 978-1-60402-935-2.
- ^ Caruso III, Anthony (August 10, 2022). "Olympic Athlete Strength and Conditioning Coach John Abdo has passed away". The Capital Sports Report. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
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