Aimee Bartolo

Jacked Girl University

Health EN ↓ 207 episodes

This is the podcast for women who want to get lean and jacked but who struggle with perfectionist tendencies and would love to have a little more fun playing this game we call getting jacked. Aimee is a personal trainer, online coach and qualified sports nutritionist with more than 9 years industry experience.

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Aimee Bartolo

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

82 - Comparing your body and progress to other women 25.08.2023

Whist comparison is a very human thing to do and it’s not always a negative, in the physique and performance space it can take a huge toll on not only your mental health but your ability to reach your own full potential.   In this episode I go through: - Some of the benefits and drawbacks of comparison - A discussion on comparison in the age of social media - Helpful reframes and practices yo...

81 - All of the fat loss phase mistakes I’ve ever made and how I fixed them 04.08.2023

ACCESS YOUR FREE CUT PHASE CHEAT SHEET DOWNLOAD HERE In this episode, I take you through 10 mistakes I made in the past when it comes to losing fat, and how I fixed them to make the whole process way easier. For more from Aimee Online coaching with Aimee DM Aimee on Instagram  

80 - The one percenters that will improve your training results 28.07.2023

Ever wondered what more you could be doing to improve your training performance? In this episode I take you through all the little things that add up to help you produce a continued succession of high quality sessions.   For more from Aimee Online coaching with Aimee DM Aimee on Instagram

79 - Evolving your food mindset and finding food freedom 23.07.2023

Recently I’ve received a bunch of DM’s seeking support with nutrition to support physique goals so I thought i’d record an episode going through a few of the common obstacles I see when it comes to nutrition and how to take the next steps to work through them.   In this episode, I share:   4 common obstacles that I see get in the way of women achieving their physique and performance goal...

78 - Behind the scenes of a first timers bikini comp and post show experience 30.06.2023

In this episode my client Jess and I have a chat about all things first time competing. Jess talks us through her prep and show day experience as well as the challenges that come post show. If you’re thinking of competing for the first time or just curious about what it takes, this is the episode for you.   For more from Aimee   Grab your FREE ticket to the Crush your Maintenance Phase a...

77 - Post show recovery and how I’m approaching my next muscle building phase 23.06.2023

I’m now 7 weeks post bikini comp and have recently started my next big muscle building phase.  In this episode I talk you through how my post show period has gone, my weight gain progress and the biggest struggle I came up against. Then I dive into 5 things I’m doing differently in my growth phase compared to my last one in 2020.   For more from Aimee   Grab your FREE ticket to the...

76 - 4 hard truths about online business success 09.06.2023

In this episode I take you through 4 ways you're holding yourself back from building the online business you want.   If you’ve been setting the same goal of increasing your online client load month after month but nothing’s shifting then this episode is for you.   Within the 4 hard truths I take you through the perspective shift required to make the necessary changes and start the moment...

75 - Muscle, fat & weight gain in a growth phase 02.06.2023

Wanna get jacked? In this episode I take you through the environment you need to setup to support muscle growth, then we hit the nerdy numbers. You’ll hear the ranges you can expect of both muscle and body weight gain for beginner to advanced female lifters as well as a walk through example of one of my clients. You’ll need your notebook for this one!   For more from Aimee Online coaching wit...

74 - Cheat meals, reverse dieting, flexibility & social media. I’ve changed my mind 26.05.2023

It’s been 6.5 years since I first stepped foot on the gym floor as a PT and boy oh boy have I, a) learnt a lot and also b) experienced a lot.    This week I take a few topical concepts and speak on what I used to think, what I see as a more valuable way to approach them and why my beliefs have changed.    There’s a heap of chat about bettering your physique and performance outc...

73 - “I want” vs “I am”, how to use your identity to get better results 12.05.2023

The idea for this podcast was spawned off the back of a conversation with my client Soph as well as my own recent competing experience and I tell ya, if there was a secret to results this is as close as it gets.   I take you through the difference between a desire and an identity, why how you view yourself is critical to results and a practical exercise to help you harness this power as of to...

72 - Novice powerlifting reflections with client Soph 28.04.2023

I have online client Sophie with me for today’s episode. We chat about her experience transitioning into powerlifting so far, recap her 2 comp days, what we’ve both learnt and Soph gives some feedback for first timers.   For more from Aimee   Online coaching with Aimee   DM Aimee on Instagram Join the Jacked Girl University free community

71 - How to sell without being salesy 14.04.2023

Too many Personal Trainers freak out about selling, feeling like they’re annoying people or being skeazy. But here’s the thing, when we see incredible value in a product or service, we can’t wait to part with our dollars!  In this episode I’ll help you shift your perspective on selling so that you can turn up the dial on marketing your service, improve your bottom line and build a loyal audie...

70 - My reflections on my own body image 07.04.2023

In this episode I share with you how my body image has changed over time. I speak on the different thoughts and beliefs I hold about my body and why I think this plays a big role in having a strong positive association with my own body. I finish the podcast by going over a number of different components that you can look to to see whether they are supporting your overall body image or hindering it...

69 - Bikini Preps & Fat Loss Phases, The Truth You Need to Know 31.03.2023

Does it all look so glamorous? The stage makeup the crystal encrusted bikini’s… but what’s it really like to go through a bikini prep? In this episode I share the main differences between a general fat loss phase and a comp prep because once you understand the different intentions of each, you might not think they’re as crash hot as they look on the gram.   For more from Aimee Online coaching...

68 - How to book more sales consults this week 24.03.2023

If you end each week with no leads, no new clients and are scratching your head as to what to do next this episode is for you. This week I take you through 9 different tools you can execute on to book more sales consults STAT. These are all things you should be executing on in your business on a weekly basis if you want to be overflowing with leads and new clients and ultimately build the business...

67 - Let’s have a D&M about weight gain 10.03.2023

Unintentional or intentional weight gain can be really tricky to navigate. In this episode I wanted to open the chat up to talk about it because I know it’s a topic clouded in shame for so many women   As always I like to bring things into a rational frame as often as we can, so I talk about health markers, lifestyle factors as well as potentially seeking qualified psychological support to as...

66 - How to optimise your schedule as an online coach 03.03.2023

Do you struggle with time management? Between coaching on the gym floor, your own training, online clients and continued education, and no one overseeing it all but you, it can be tricky to manage.   In this no-nonsense episode I take you through some simple steps to clean up your schedule so that you can be be more effective, whilst working less. Apply for 1:1 Business Mentoring with Aimee &...

65 - The anatomy of a great training session 24.02.2023

High quality training sessions get high quality performance and physique results BUT… great sessions involve more than just what you do in the session itself. In this episode I take you through important components pre, intra and post workout to help you have consistent fire sessions. This will help you to build more muscle, improve your strength and technique month after month after month. For mo...

64 - Steal My Current Belief Practice 17.02.2023

Let’s be real, results take effort & consistency over time. And your frame of reference for the way the world works, what you believe & expect of others, who you believe you are and what you’re capable of is going to inform the decisions you make. The compounding effect of these decisions over time, that are based on your beliefs is going to be a huge component of the reason for those resu...

63 - The 411 on the Glam Body Photoshoot 10.02.2023

The Glam Body Photoshoot isn’t your standard fitness shoot. In this episode I let you in on the reason why the GB Photoshoot exists, what it means to me and the ladies who get involved.   If you’re a woman who lifts and is putting in heaps of effort in the gym, but haven’t yet found a way to celebrate your effort, this is the photoshoot for you. Unlike other fitness shoots that dictate defici...

62 - How using RIR in your programming will help you get more jacked 03.02.2023

A quick episode today where I explain what RIR or reps in reserve is, how you can apply it practically in your own training sessions and why it’s a critical component for muscle growth. For more from Aimee Enquire about online coaching with Aimee Join the Jacked Girl University free community DM Aimee on Instagram

61 - Jess and I chat bikini comp prep and why you shouldn’t compete for fat loss 27.01.2023

In this episode I chat with my online client Jess about her bikini comp prep experience so far. We talk about: How she was feeling going into prep and how she’s feeling now What's the difference between a lifestyle fat loss phase and a comp prep How has she regulated her emotions during tough times What her most and least favorite parts of the process have been What she wish people knew about surp...

60 - Judgment, imposter syndrome and failure, let’s talk about it 20.01.2023

Everyone experiences uncomfortable feelings.    Some say running your own business is the biggest personal development journey you could embark on    In this episode I specifically speak on the common fears I’ve had and my mentees have had and how it might be holding you back on the growth of your business.   Remember it’s not as much about not making mistakes, it’s about...

59 - What it’s *really* like to leave body image BS behind 13.01.2023

There’s a lot of talk about body confidence, especially on social media, but from what I’ve seen, not much tangible evidence of what it’s actually like to leave body image bs behind for good   We are often told, ‘it’s normal to feel shit in your body or have bad body image days’.   I disagree.    It’s common for sure, but I’m a firm believer that bad body image  days can b...

58 - Your 6 figure business strategy for 2023 06.01.2023

Who wants to spend another year putting out content weekly and seeing nothing in return? Not you I bet! In this episode I go through the foundational pillars you need to build in order to take your online business to 6 figures.   In this episode you’ll hear:   Why working on your confidence is critical in cultivating an audience that knows, likes and trusts you. No matter how good you ar...

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