Grow with Jazz

It's episode 100 which calls for a Q&A! Here's the questions I answer today: - Why am I not losing weight after a month of consistent gym and tracking everything? - Will a muscle be hit even if you don't have the "perfect" technique? - What are your favourite resources to learn about about exercise science, biomechanics, anatomy etc.? - Is it possible to build muscle w...

As women I think there's a universal experience of dressing as the seasons change, or going to an event that requires you to pull out a dress you don't usually wear, and the feelings that flood in when those clothes don't fit the same as they once did. There's this programmed reaction that it's a terrible thing and we've done something wrong and that's what I wan...

You're super hungry, your gym session felt rubbish and you just cried for no reason... oh the joys of PMS! The week or so before our period can bring some very real challenges, from changes in appetite, to cramping/bloating, to strength in the gym. In this episode of Grow with Jazz I'm going to teach you how to navigate this time of the month based on your personal experience of PMS. We&...

Today I'm giving you the simplest way you can put together a science-based glute workout that will train all 3 muscles of the glutes through each of their functions. I'm giving you the 4 categories you need to choose from, with my favourite exercises from each! Want to train for as much glute growth as possible in a 12-week period? → Get my Glute Specialisation Programme here !🍑

With trips, weekends away, and social events piling up, it can feel impossible to keep your training and nutrition on point. It can be overwhelming. Today I'm going to talk through the methods I'm using with my 1:1 clients to help them navigate their busy summers, enjoy themselves AND feel aligned with their fitness goals. Want this level of personal support & guidance? → Fill out th...

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I hope by now we’re growing out of the whole “cardio kills your gains” phase. But that doesn’t mean you can just jump into a load of cardio and expect it to have no impact on your lifting or muscle growth at all. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how you can introduce cardio, start getting fit, and get a healthy heart to help you live longer WHILST continuing to be a beast in the gym and...

In this episode, we tackle the question: Does walking/steps "count" as cardio? Join me as we chat about: The Importance of Cardio : Understand why everyone should include some form of cardiovascular exercise in their routine to achieve optimal health. Incorporating Cardio into Your Week : Learn how to start incorporating cardio in to your current training programme.  Steps and Walking as...

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of diet breaks and how they can be a game-changer during a fat loss phase. Diet breaks are strategic pauses from dieting that can make the process easier and improve adherence. Whether you need a mental reset or need to manage social events, holidays, or trips, diet breaks can be an invaluable tool. Tune in as we explore: What a diet break is and how...

In this episode I'm giving you the breakdown of what you need to know to build some lovely shoulders. We're talking: - How often to train them - Rep ranges, number of exercises, number of sets - The 3 muscles of the shoulder - My favourite exercises for each deltoid Join my training program for less than 80p per day!

It's that time of year where a lot of you will be off on your summer holidays/vacations! Unfortunately, I know a number of you will struggle with navigating these, whether that be due to guilt about having time away from the gym, concerns over losing progress or gaining fat, or difficulty getting back in to the swing of things when you return. So, to help you enjoy this season without feeling...

CLICK HERE to join the programme & start the new workouts next week! Today I'm talking all about the key features of an effective muscle-building programme. If you're missing any of the 4 things I cover, your training programme could perhaps do with a little bit of work...

Summer is upon us and with that comes some social fun, including buffets & BBQs. From my experience working with clients, these situations with lots of food/drink on display can be a bit challenging, so in this episode I give 8 tips for navigating these kind of events so you can have a great time but also not feel like you were totally out of control! If managing summer events whilst continuin...

Shout out to my group members and 1-1 clients for today's Q's! Here's the questions I answer: - For noticeable physique changes, is it better to alternate between strength focused and hypertrophy focused phases instead of sticking to one for an advanced lifter?  - Would you take the same rest period between warm up and working sets?  -  How long should a fat loss phase last? - Shoul...

The glute medius is getting a lot of love right now, but with that comes much conflicting info about how best to train it. So the purpose of this episode is to simplify things. We'll talk about what the glute medius looks like, what it does, and the patterns you need to be including in your programme to train it effectively. If you want to get as much glute growth as possible in 10-weeks, you...

I've gotten loads of stuff wrong throughout my time as a coach so today I'll be telling you about some of them, including: 💪"Optimal" hypertrophy training 📈 What progressive overload actually is 🏋️‍♀️"Best" exercises 🍑 Sumo stance & booty bands for glutes ⚖️ Causes of obesity 🧬 Hormones & fat loss Tune in to hear what I used to think, and what I think now!...

Everything online is always so fat-loss focussed, so I'm here today to show some love to you whose struggles are on the other side of the coin. Today I'm giving you some of my best tips if you're struggling to gain weight, from how to adjust your food, your training and your lifestyle. Want to learn how to lift and build your body with me? Find out more below: 👩‍💻 Training & N...

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A lot of people lose fat successfully but maintaining that fat loss?! That's the hard bit. Which is why I've put together this episode to teach you: ⚖️ What maintenance actually is 🧮 How to find your new maintenance calories ✏️ How to successfully maintain your fat loss long-term If you need guidance through this process and want to maintain your fat loss for the long-term, let's d...

Today we've got another listener Q&A! Here's some topics that were covered: 😩 Loosing boobs when dieting 🏋️‍♀️ How much to increase the weight by when going up in load 🕐 Intermittent fasting for fat loss 📉 How to adapt training if you don't want to grow a muscle further 🚶‍♀️ Difference between steps and cardio 🏃‍♀️Training split for running and lifting Want to learn how to...

When I’m reviewing people’s training, there’s something really simple I look out for to help gauge how hard they’re working: 🔎How the weight/reps change from first to last set of an exercise. In this week’s podcast episode I explain what that often looks like for people that are holding themselves back, and how it should look if you’re pushing yourself hard enough! So, if you’re questioning wheth...

The barbell back squat is often thought of as a staple. A foundational exercise. One of the "big 3". Because of that, many people have an ongoing battle with the movement, thinking there's something wrong with them because they just can't get it to feel/look right. Today I'm here to tell you that you don't have to do them. In fact, there might be better options. Tune...

Tracking calories doesn't suit everyone. Whether that's due to their lifestyle, preferences or relationship with tracking. You know you need to be in a calorie deficit to lose fat. And whilst tracking is probably the most straightforward way to know you're in a deficit, you can absolutely be in one without tracking. I'll teach you the 6 principles I use with my clients who want...

‼️Join my training subscription for less than 80p per day: Train with Jazz Today I'm letting you in on my secrets of how I write evidence-based training programmes for optimising muscle and strength building.  Covering everything you need to consider, from choosing exercises, exercise order, reps and sets and other important considerations🔑

How much? What time of day? Will it make me gain weight? Do I need a loading phase? ^ Just a handful of creatine-related questions I get on a weekly basis.  So here it is, a full guide to everything you need to know about creatine supplementation .  👉 Here's the creatine I use (you can save some money using the discount code JASFIT too!)