Author: Don Sweatt

Don has had a lifelong passion for understanding the interconnectedness of the mind and body. From his very first purchase of a Joe Weider Muscle Magazine, at age eleven, which exposed him to the purely aesthetic pursuit of physical ideal through body building, to his immersion years later, in Chinese and Brazilian martial arts, both of which, provided a mind-body-spirit synergism that formed the basis of a whole body natural approach to physical training Don currently implements with himself and the athletes he coaches. From the athlete who needed to improve overall strength and endurance to prepare for cycling the French Alps, or the runner preparing for the Boston Marathon who needed rehab for chronic knee pain, to the bride to be who wanted to shed a few inches from around her waist and buff her arms to look perfect in her wedding dress, all achieved their respective goals safely and efficiently under Don’s guidance. A few of the testimonials Don has received from participants regarding their training experiences. “Thank you so much for all of your help and encouragement. I am so grateful to be working with you, and your knowledge and insights.” —Abby “Don will insure that you are not only getting stronger, but that you are gaining strength, mobility, and agility in a sustainable, applicable, and injury free way.” —Leigh “Don is truly a master of his craft—he understands human physiology inside and out and clearly delights in applying his formidable knowledge to help his clients.” “He blends knowledge and experience with a common sence approach to help you achieve your goals safely and effeciently.” —G. Allison, MD, Boston-area physician In 2011, Don launched All Natural Athlete. ANA is a training program designed to optimize all aspects of physical conditioning, athletic performance and, as a by-product, enhanced aesthetics. A devotee of bricolage, he assembles a diverse range of training methods that he constructs in specific ways allowing him to create training programs that delve deeply into the inner workings of human movement, mind-body connection, and elite athletic performance.