John Abdo

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John Abdo
Born1955 or 1956
Died(2022-08-09)August 9, 2022 (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Health and fitness expert, businessman, nutritionist, and motivational speaker
AwardsNational Fitness Hall of Fame (2007)
Websitewww.johnabdo.com

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]

Death[edit]

Abdo died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 66.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "John Abdo". Healthy.net. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. ^ "John Abdo | Life Extension Magazine". LifeExtension.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  3. ^ Mateo, Ashley (July 5, 2018). "WTF Is The AB Doer 360 And Could It Possibly Work?". Women's Health. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Runner's World. Rodale, Inc. January 2007. p. 35. ISSN 0897-1706.
  5. ^ "Hall of Fame Inductees". National Fitness Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  6. ^ Abdo, John (May 1, 1997). Body Engineering (1st ed.). New York, NY: Perigee Trade, Berkley Publishing Group. ISBN 0399522948. ISBN 978-0399522949.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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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