Meet your trainer
johnny johnson
Meet the owner and founder of The Legion!
Johnny is from St. Louis Missouri and has deep roots in the area. He completed the Exercise Science bachelors degree program from Missouri Southern State University in 2010. Johnny was a three year starter for the football team during his time at MSSU, earning ALL-MIAA honors as a wide receiver in 2008 and again as a running back in 2009. After his collegiate career, Johnny signed a contract to play professional arena football for the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL). Johnny started his journey as a fitness professional while he was playing professional football, earning the prestigious National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification.
Over the past decade, Johnny has developed into a top fitness professionals in the area, working with some of the top athletes in not just the state but the country. In 2018, Johnny was named The Class Pass Male Instructor of the year for the entire St. Louis Area.
Johnny is very comfortable training people of all ages, athletes of all sports, and groups both large and small. He relies on a strong academic background, creativity, innovation, and most importantly, unrivaled enthusiasm to keep things fun, fresh, and engaging for clients as they chase their goals.
Programs and Services
We offer a multitude of classes and programs to fit your fitness needs. From our Strength In Numbers Book camp style class, to our Flight School Athleticism classes, and everything in between.
Strength in
numbers class
Legion performance program
Team training program
1 on 1 personal training
Legion football skills program
Remote training programs
Testimonials
I've had the pleasure of working with numerous trainers across the world in my profession and I confidently say that Johnny is hands down one of the best. Very knowledgeable , super passionate, strategic, and encouraging when it comes to getting the best results for whatever sport/lifestyle you're training for. Trust and believe he's the one for you!
Major respect and appreciation.
David Bass Jr
Retired NFL
"I have been training with Johnny for the past 6 years. Johnny has been instrumental in improving my quickness, foot speed, and all out speed in addition to my core strength. His training methods and passion helped me achieve my dream of playing for the U18 US National Ice Hockey team and the U17 US National Field Hockey Team. I couldn't have done it without his coaching and commitment to making me a better athlete"
Makenna Webster
U18 Women's US National Hockey Team
U17 Women's US National Field Hockey Team
"I have been a professional for 7 years and there isn't anybody I'd rather work with in my off season than Johnny. He's a motivator, extremely knowledgeable and a genuinely great guy. If you want to push yourself and get great results, Johnny is your guy"
AJ Cochran
Phoenix Rising FC
"When my son was in 7th grade, he started training with Johnny as both a Wide Receiver and Defensive Back. When we chose to put our son in a strong private school in St. Louis, people told us it would be too competitive for our son to play on their team. Continuing the training with with Johnny over my son's 8th and 9th grade years, we saw tremendous growth in his abilitities but also in his confidence. He grew as a player but also as a true athlete. Johnny's training and guidance were huge keys to our son securing a starting position on the varsity team his sophomore year, and all conference and all district honors. We are happy to have our son continuing his training and skill refinement with Johnny, today still."
Adam Pickett
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