John Garafano

John Garafano

Specialties:

  • Powerlifting
  • Bodybuilding/Hypertrophy
  • Velocity Based Training

Background:

John joined RTS in 2018. Prior to that, he coached athletes through Strength is Life, LLC. which specialized in working with powerlifters and bodybuilders. He has worked with athletes at the local, state, regional, and national level from Collegiate to Masters 3. 

He also competes in USA powerlifting as a 75kg lifter, is a professional natural bodybuilder in the NGA, DFAC, and ANBF, and serves on the board of the ANBF as a drug test advisor. John is also a certified Club Coach with USA Powerlifting. 

John has an affinity for science and evidenced based fitness. One of his favorite past times (besides training) is reading research on strength training, nutrition, and all things health-related. John's coaching passion is to help his athletes achieve their goals in life. 

John is also the Director of Operations for RTS. He oversees all operational policies, eCommerce store, payment processing and order fulfillment, Training Lab, customer support activities, quality controls, monitors company revenue, and manages the coaching operation. 

John is married with four children and understands the challenges of work/life/fitness balance. He is a creative problem solver and genuinely cares about his athletes.