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After learning the basics about your cycle in Part 1, we're now going to dive in to how your cycle can impact your performance, hunger and mood, and whether you should be eating or training differently because of this! I'm sending out a written form with all this info to my email list, so pop you details here to make sure you receive it! Want to work with me: Grow with Jazz 1:1 Coaching...

There's a super complex process that happens in our body every month driven by hormones to prepare the body for a possible pregnancy. From changes in progesterone and estrogen levels, to shedding the uterus lining, it's no wonder that we experience symptoms of those processes. In this episode I cover menstrual cycle basics so you have an idea of what happens each month and the symptoms t...

I am honestly thrilled to be telling you guys all about Train with Jazz! This group training programme is our chance to work together to build lean muscle and become super strong, confident lifters as a big community! To get notified when sign-ups open, pop your email in this form ! If you've got any questions at all, just drop me a DM and I'll be more than happy to answer!

If you're planning on entering a fat loss phase, this is exactly how I set one up with my clients to give them the best possible chance of success. Points I cover: - Pre-requisites for a successful diet - Pre-diet preparation - Setting up the diet (size of the deficit, steps, structure) - Lower calories vs more cardio/steps If you want to be guided through a successful fat loss phase, fill ou...

In this episode I give you guys a full update on my own training and how I'm balancing building muscle and getting strong, whilst introducing running! If you need guidance with your own training, you can find out more about Grow with Jazz coaching by filling out this form . Train with Jazz is coming, so drop your details here to stay up to date!

What you wear on your feet when you train matters! In this episode I explain what to wear when training lower body, upper body and when running. Making these small changes can really help to improve performance and keep your body feeling good! Want to find out more about working with me? Fill in this form!

If you're going to the gym, eating your protein and everything else you were told to do, it can be really frustrating to not see any muscle for all your hard work. Here I give 3 main reasons I so commonly see  which so often hold people back. If you're ready to start seeing results, find out about working with me by filling out this form: Grow with Jazz Coaching

You've probably heard of bulking, cutting and maintaining, but how do you decide which is right for you? In this ep I explain the thought process and questions you may need to ask yourself to decide which goal would be most appropriate for you to work towards. If you're ready to take your training and nutrition to the next level, find out about coaching with Grow with Jazz: Click here fo...

"Most New Years Resolutions fail"... is kinda true! BUT, it doesn't have to be that way for you.  In this episode I discuss how you can actually achieve the fitness goals and resolutions that you set for yourself by breaking superordinate goals down in to subordinate goals. In other words, what daily habits and routines are needed that will build up to create the larger, overarching...

Back with another Q&A episode! Here's the questions I tackle today: What are your Christmas plans? Do you keep training? How to overcome gym fear with men pumping weights etc.? Do you think running is impacting your gains? How to approach Christmas when you're away some days and the gym is closed on others? How will you track Christmas Day when someone else is cooking? How to build y...

In this episode, I let you know whether or not it's worth using a pre-workout caffeine supplement, the potential benefits and drawbacks, how much to take and some additional considerations for who might not want to take it! Visit the Grow with Jazz website to find out how I can help you with your fitness goals! Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: Grow with J...

Achieving a chin up or a pull up seems to be a popular strength goal for a lot of people. It's not an easy exercise, and rakes good programming and lots of time and effort to achieve. In this episode I'll teach you my strategy for helping 10s of Grow with Jazz clients get their first chin up, including: The difference between chin ups and pull ups Which muscles are used Exercise selectio...

Exercise tempo is one programming variable that can be useful for prescribing how a movement is done but it can be a bit confusing to read and understand! So in this episode I help you understand: What is exercise tempo? The eccentric and concentric parts of a lift What each number represents Practical examples A tip for how to use it in your training  Visit the Grow with Jazz website to find out...

In this episode I explain my new venture: getting good at running! I'll tell you all about where this desire came from, how I've adjusted my training to balance lifting and running, and my best advice for those wanting to start too! Visit the Grow with Jazz website to find out how I can help you with your fitness goals! Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Apply for 1:1 Coaching with m...

Hindsight is 20/20, but in this episode I go through the 3 things I'd do if I were starting my fitness journey today to waste as little time as possible and start seeing results straight away. Visit the Grow with Jazz website to find out how I can help you with your fitness goals! Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: Grow with Jazz Enquiry Form @growwithjazz...

We know we need to train close to failure if we want to build muscle and strength. In this episode, I cover: - What is muscular failure? - RPE and RIR - How to judge your training intensity - How close you need to train to failure to optimise muscle building Visit the Grow with Jazz website to find out how I can help you with your fitness goals! Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Apply for 1:1...

You may have been encouraged to lift weights because: - "It burns more calories than cardio" - "You keep burning calories once you're finished" - "Having more muscle means you burn more calories at rest" Today I break down each of those claims and discuss whether lifting weights and building muscle really does help us burn more calories! Visit the Grow with Jazz...

Today I'm answering questions from some of my lovely Instagram followers!  I tackle questions covering a range of topics including 1 rep max testing, booty bands for hipthrusts, whether squats make the core blocky and reverse dieting. Enjoy! Visit the Grow with Jazz website to find out how I can help you! Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Apply for 1:1 Coaching with me: Grow with Jazz En...

There seems to be a lot of debate over how long you should rest between sets. So, in this episode I'm going to give an overview of what the current research says regarding the optimal rest periods for building strength and muscle. The structure of the episode follows these sections: Tradition of short rest periods and the rationale behind them Benefits of longer rest periods Guidelines for ho...

The nature of being in a calorie deficit means that hunger is one battle that has to be overcome in order to lose fat. Whilst we can't guarantee successful fat loss with 0 hunger, there are plenty of ways we can reduce the frequency and intensity of it happening.  In this episode I give four key tips for managing hunger: Food Volume Satiety Index Meal Timings Distractions Visit the Grow with...

Glutes are a trend right now - it seems like everyone wants to grow their glutes! But they don't just look good, they're extremely functional and strong glutes create powerful athletes. In this episode I'm laying down everything I think you need to know about glute training, including: Anatomy and functions of the glutes. Exercise selection - what are the best glute exercises?! Volu...

If you want to lose fat and gain muscle, what should you do first, bulk or cut? Today I'll be covering: Body recomposition - who can do it? Pros and cons of bulking first Pros and cons of cutting first How long bulks and cuts take Life considerations for which to do first Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Find out about my 1-1 coaching service: Grow with Jazz Enquiry Form @growwithjazz 1...

Part 2 of a pair of episodes where I cover the relationship between fat loss and the metabolism. In this episode we'll be discussing how to lose fat in a way that minimises metabolic adaptation and helps us maintain muscle, including: Cardio for fat loss Appropriate rate of weight loss Time spent dieting Refeeds and diet breaks Macro ratios Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Find out abou...

"Broken metabolism", "starvation mode" and "not losing fat in a deficit" are things I hear pretty regularly as a coach.  In this episode I explain what can happen to the metabolism as we lose fat, and adaptations made by the body that can make the process a bit trickier. Tune in to hear: What is metabolic adaptation "Starvation mode" How the body protects it...

In today's episode of the podcast I discuss all things dietary fat, including: the demonisation of dietary fats throughout fitness-industry history whether some types of fats are more healthy than others the role of fats in the body whether dietary fats get stored as body fat examples of fat sources how much fat you should be eating per day Follow me on Instagram: @jazz.fitness_ Find out abou...