In this episode of the Super Strength Show, Dan Long takes us on his journey to becoming a Strength Coach, Athlete, Nutrition Expert, TRX Master Instructor, and Owner of Kill Mode Training Co.

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• The Kill Mode Mindset
  
• Avoiding injuries and learning as much as you can from the best in the Iron Game.
  
• Ending your day job and perusing your passion for training.
  
• Building an unbelievable business and the importance of giving back
  

Dan Long is a leader, trendsetter, and pioneer. From an early age, Dan was an entrepreneur holding 2 jobs from 12 years old, and was an athlete in the making. Around 21 years of age, Dan was challenged with high blood pressure and cholesterol due to genetics, and needed to change his eating habits.

Refusing to take the “easy way out†with medications to control those factors, he vowed to make a change by eating healthy and worked out religiously, changing his life forever. At 6’2 and 225 lbs. at 41 years young, he is considered a bodybuilding and bodyweight master fitness freak with unmatchable high energy!

Dan is the creator and President of Kill Mode Training Co. – (that name is based on a mindset he used as a cross-country runner) – and he’s a highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike. Dan has helped athletes at all levels – from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks – achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports – NFL, MLB, and Golf, to name a few.

His career has escalated from a training company, to suspension training products which he is a huge fan of, fat loss and muscle building products, multiple online businesses, including coaching thousands of clients all over the world, and is also on the Fitness Advisory Board for one of the fastest growing online supplement companies.

You can connect with him by visiting his website at KillModeTraining.com

Dan’s proudest achievement in life is seriously awesome!

Three years in a row, Dan’s company has been able to send 100 people to Disneyland during Christmas. The 100 people are made up of 40 kids who are suffering from Cancer, their parents and some staff. It is a way for Dan to give back in the best way possible. He gives each of these kids an opportunity to live an extraordinary day without having to worry about the pain and suffering that their used to.

This is an UNBELIEVABLE cause that never could be possible if it weren’t for Dan pursuing his passion for training and building a successful business.

If you’d like to make a contribution to the Hope, Smile and Dream Event you can reach out to nicole@killmodetraining.com.

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Kill Mode is a mindset; a mental shift that occurs approximately halfway through a work set, in which fatigue is ignored, adrenaline prevails, and all-out max effort world domination begins! – Dan Long (Click to Tweet)

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Every person that we interview on The Super Strength Show has an opportunity to answer some extra questions that aren’t asked in the podcast. It’s a chance for our listeners to learn a little bit more about our guests and to get even more value from our show. Check out Dan Long’s answers below!

Can you share one of your habits that contribute to your success in the gym? I’m all about getting Sh#@ done… that’s why I’m Kill Mode.

What are your favourite exercises? Any exercise that pushes me to the limit. Examples are: TRX, Weights, Kettle bells, Chains, Sand Bags, Kegs, Sand pit, etc.

What are your favourite muscle groups to train? Core and Arms.

What are your favourite pieces of equipment? TRX, Weights, Kegs, Wall Balls, Chains, Kettle bells, Powerwheel, etc.

What is currently on your workout music playlist? Hell Yea, Chevelle, Tony Faline, Metallica, Music mixes from Miami. I like almost all music:)

How do you psych up for a workout or set? Kill Mode (‘kil . mÅd) noun – a mental shift that occurs approximately halfway through a work set in which fatigue is ignored, adrenaline prevails, and all-out max effort world domination begins!

What was one exercise or routine that gave you great gains in muscle mass and/or strength? Using weight resistance training, in REVERSE. Instead of working from lighter weight to heavier, I do the opposite. Whatever sets I’m going to train with weights, I train starting with my heaviest first then work toward my lightest weight. All while keeping in mind that each set should be to failure by the time you hit 10 reps.

What’s your favourite way to speed up recovery between workouts? Switch muscle groups, listen to your body. Use aminos, cardio top get the blood flowing to speed up recovery.

What’s your favourite meal? Spaghetti with thick meat sauce, and sausage. I’m Italian:)

What’s your favourite cheat meal and how often do you indulge? I cheat one day a week, (Sunday) and my favorite cheat meal changes weekly. But I definitely love Italian & Greek.

What supplements do you feel work well for you? Biotrust

What do you do to relax? Workout & Read something inspirational.

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