Train with Coach John
Training in person at The Iron Sanctuary in Concord, California, and online.

I’m Coach John Pangan. I help men and women get stronger as they get older. I open the doors at 5 a.m. I was stronger in my 40s than I had been in my 20s. It is never too late.

Coaching
Coaching is available in person at The Iron Sanctuary in Concord and online. Start with a free fitness evaluation.
Virtual Personal Training
- 1 session — $99 (normal rate)
- 4 sessions per month — $376 ($94 per session)
- 8 sessions per month — $712 ($89 per session, $5 off)
- 12 sessions per month — $1,020 ($85 per session, $10 off)
In-Person Personal Training
- 1 session — $109 (normal rate)
- 4 sessions per month — $396 ($99 per session)
- 8 sessions per month — $752 ($94 per session, $5 off)
- 12 sessions per month — $1,068 ($89 per session, $10 off)
Online Training & Nutrition Coaching
Online coaching that includes training and nutrition.
- Month to month — $300 (normal rate)
- 3-month coaching — $750 ($150 off)
- 6-month coaching — $1,200 ($600 off)
Couple / Semi-Private Training (45 min)
- 1-on-1 — $109 per session (normal rate)
- Couple (2 people) — $163 per session (additional $54 per person)
- 8 sessions — $109 (1-on-1) / $163 (couple) per session = $872 / $1,304
- 16 sessions — $104 (1-on-1) / $156 (couple) per session = $1,664 / $2,496
- 24 sessions — $99 (1-on-1) / $148 (couple) per session = $2,376 / $3,552
Start with a free fitness evaluation.
Titles and credentials
- At 41, competed in his first natural bodybuilding show and won first place and Best in Show
- 2012 Ultimate Fitness Events Fury Overall Natural Bodybuilding Champion
- 2016 World Natural Bodybuilding Federation Lightweight Champion
- 2018 World Natural Bodybuilding Federation Master Champion and 2nd on all divisions
- 2021 World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) Battle of the Bay (Oct 16, 2021): 2nd place Lightweight and 2nd place Master division
- Awarded best lifter, 1st place in both 148lbs and master division (Masters Over 40). 500lbs @ a body weight of 146lbs
- Certified Sports Nutritionist/Certified Personal Trainer


See accolades, certifications, and photos
See client transformations and photos
Grit & Gray
I also founded Grit & Gray — gym tees and tanks for lifters over 40 who keep showing up.
Train with me
Visit the gym: The Iron Sanctuary
1501 Criquet Ct
Concord, CA 94597

Still lifting. Still learning. Still showing up.
— Coach John
