JPS Health and Fitness

In this month's Roundtable, Jacob is fortunate to be joined by the one and only, Lyle McDonald, a renowned author and prolific figure in the fitness industry. They cover the sex differences between men and women and what this means in the fitness domain, as well as how female physiology influences training response and the implications of the menstrual cycle on training for women.

This month Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Sports Psych and ex-physique competitor, Dr Melissa Moore to discuss the do's and don'ts of contest prep. There are many benefits that pursuing bodybuilding and physique preparation can empart on an individual, but the journey is not without its fair share of sacrifice and adversities. Being informed before buying into a contest prep is the first step one can take.

Welcome back to the Roundtable. This episode is hosted by Mack Baker and joined by Sam Schepis and Martin Refalo to discuss body composition. We clarify some key points relating to general fitness goals and how these relate to body composition, the additional health benefits of pursuing body composition improvements, how we can reframe these goals and some key tips from each of the guys for coaches and lifters alike.

Welcome back to yet another Roundtable brought to you by the Edu Portal team. This time Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by none other than Brian Minor of 3DMJ, to discuss navigating slip ups. As we all know and have more than likely experienced, slip ups happen. So how do we not only minimise their impact on our progress but use these to our advantage?

In this first Roundtable of 2024, Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by the prolific Dr Mike Israetel of Rennaisance Periodization. The guys are together to discuss fitness in the New Year. We know that the new year is often a great time to reset and reevaluate our fitness goals, to start a new challenge or even continue with a long term goal. Watch this as you enter the new year and set yourself up for success in 2024!

This month, as we head into the festive period, the guys sit down with Anna Wish to chat about social eating over the festive season. While there is no one size fits all and everyone will have different priorities, the team provides some valuable considerations on how you can navigate eating out and special occasions.

This months Roundtable features Luke Tulloch, a well known coach and educator who has a wealth of experience in the trenches. Everyone faces challenges in pursuit for their health, training, diet and physique goals. Having a plan for optimal is standard practice for coaches and enthusiasts alike, but what do we do when something challenges, disrupts or derails the plan? Watch to find out more!

In this month's Roundtable, the EduPortal team take to the topic of coaching. More specifically, the role of the coach and how they can drive and influence the outcomes of their clients, be it positive or negative. Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Josh Smith, a reputable online coach and mentor who is well known for promoting a client-centered approach to coaching compared to some of the more "mainstream" approaches that are seen in the industry. This episode will not disappoint, so sit back and enjoy.

n this months Roundtable, Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Laurin Conlin. Laurin is a highly regarded physique coach and competitor in her own rights, holding many accolades and titles. These three each bring a unique perspective to the conversation around fat loss, and try to tackle a number of contentious points!

In this podcast Mackenzie and Martin are joined by Shannon Beer to discuss body image. This is a very hot and contentious topic in the modern fitness world and this conversation is not one to be missed.

For this month's roundtable, Luke and Mackenzie are joined by behaviour change expert, Dr. Gary Mendoza. The team discusses why understanding the concept of behaviour change is vital knowledge for coaches and fitness enthusiasts when achieving lasting results for themselves or their clients, before outlining some of the key models within the literature which can be used to initiate and support behaviour change and self-motivation.

In this months roundtable Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Angus Bradley for a deep dive on the subject of programming and program design. As the common saying goes, "Fail to plan, and you plan to fail". This will provide plenty of insight to help you better structure your journey!

In this episode of the Roundtable Jacob and Mack are joined by none other than Revive Stronger founder Steve Hall. This time the guys are discussing massing. From dreamer bulking, to rates of lean mass building they cover everything that you need to know when it comes time to stack on some size!

In this podcast, Jacob and Mackenzie are joined with Martin Refalo. Martin is completing his PhD in the area of hypertrophy and is fast becoming an authority on the subject, which is further bolstered by his in the trenches practice with his clients. They cover the physiology of muscle growth, and the importance of nutrition for optimising hypertrophy outcomes. Learn everything you need on hypertrophy, from surplus size, to what variables influence muscle growth the most and even how to best measure your gains!

In this months Roundtable Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by two nutrition superstars - Aidan Muir, AKA Aidan the Dietician, and Jono Steedman of Bite Me Nutrition. The panel explore the topic of Fad Diets. With a range of experience and expertise on the subject, these four dive deep into the pros and cons of popular eating trends and approaches that we see popping up and making waves. Don't miss this informative and thought-provoking conversation on the latest fad diets!

In this months Gym Goss, Jacob and Jackson are joined by Mackenzie Baker (AKA Macro Steve) to discuss nutrition coaching, and how coaches can move beyond a simple prescriptive approach - setting calories and macros - and instead utilise other tools available to tailor the coaching experience to the individual!

In this months episode of Gym Goss, Jacob and Sam are joined by one of Australia's most accomplished natural bodybuilders and coaches, Brandon Kempter. In this episode of Gym Goss we delve into how Brandon approaches physique development and preparation through using a phasic approach. If you are at all interested in physique competitions or want to develop the best possible physique, this will no doubt be an informative listen - not only is Brandon an elite level bodybuilder, but he exclusively coaches physique athletes with some incredible results

Todays conversation is centred around Athletic Success and what Hattie's personal background, history and her mindset and attitude towards her own training, performance and competitive aspirations has looked like throughout the course of her career, and her journey to be the best! “If you know your why so deeply, it doesn’t matter if your environment changes”, Hattie Boydle.

In this episode we have special guest Danny Lennon joining us to discuss the current state of the evidence based community, and address whether its dying and becoming less relevant!

In this episode, Jacob, Sam and Jackson are once again joined by Dr Mike from Renaissance Periodisation. This time Mike answers a series of questions from the guys spanning a variety of topics, to gain insight into his take on things.