Jacked Girl University

Let’s talk powerlifting! This week’s episode is based off a listener question; "What did you learn through each stage of a powerlifting prep?" Some of my answers may surprise you - especially if you've never competed before. It might be just what you need to give it a crack for the first time or to get motivated to do it again. For more from Aimee Join the Jacked Girl University free community Jum...

In todays episode, Aim and Jess catch up on where they are both at in their pre-prep phases and dive into the juicy topic of whether fat loss is self-rejection. We talk about the kind of person you need to be to get a result, how you can both accept yourself as a human and seek to be better every day. A D&M episode that we hope you enjoy and shifts your mindset on how you think about getting p...

In this episode, I answer a Listener question: How do I keep my momentum going when I’m highly stressed? I take you through the top 3 hard truths that my clients and I leverage to maintain momentum, even when faced with life's high stress times. Disclaimer: If you're experiencing emotional distress or unmanageable stress - it's best to head to a doctor or qualified professional. For more from Aime...

Negative body image can have an impact on your mental health but it also plays a role in your physical health. In this ep, I touch on my experience with body image and explain how you can let go of the "I'm not good enough at X weight" narrative. For more from Aimee Join the Jacked Girl University free community Jump on the Glam Body Program online coaching waitlist   DM Aimee on Instagram Cl...

In this episode, I chat with Bec Potalej, a coach and the owner of Lioness Performance. We speak about the power of intent in training, opening up multifaceted training spaces for women, training through the pandemic, holistic health and the dreaded squat anxiety. For more from Aimee Join the Jacked Girl University free community Jump on the Glam Body Program online coaching waitlist   DM Aim...

In this episode, Aim and Jess chat about how their ideas of success changed from early 20’s to moving into their 30’s. We look at the early mistakes we made and our message to women now, especially when it comes to food and how important finding like minded people are in your own evolution. Finally we chat a little about the differences in prize money for competitors and how physique sports at an...

In today’s episode, I dive into a topic submitted by a listener - “ How do you approach getting physique results when you’re in your 30’s and your priorities have changed - do we just cut out carbs? " It's a surprisingly common question. To answer it, there are some hard truths but also plenty of practical take aways. I look at priorities and acceptance, why education is critical and bust some myt...

Do you actually need to be perfect or are you just suffering from paralysing perfectionism? In this episode, I cover off 5 perfectionism truths and examine what's really going on underneath. Let's get real with what you need to do to build an ideal physique and an ideal life. For more from Aimee Join the Jacked Girl University free community Jump on the Glam Body Program online coaching waitlist &...

Tune into our Behind the Stage series for a casual chat between two bikini competitors on all things life, training, food and the stuff no one else wants to admit. For more from Aimee Join the Jacked Girl University free community Jump on the Glam Body Program online coaching waitlist   DM Aimee on Instagram Go here to join the waitlist for the educational courses Shred Phase → https://aimeel...

For more from Aimee Join the Jacked Girl University free community Jump on the Glam Body Program online coaching waitlist   DM Aimee on Instagram Click here to join the wait-list for the educational courses, Shred Phase or Growth Phase .  

In this episode, I'll reveal the exact process that I teach my clients to help them override those “CBF” feels. You'll have your own motivational bible to cultivate good habits and stay motivated for success. The secret is drawing on learnings from the social cognitive theory of motivation, NLP and my experience as a coach to 100’s of females over the past 5 years. We look at: values goals your mo...

Today, my good friend Mel Helmy joins me on the show. Mel provides us with a very inspiring outlook on hitting training and physique goals. We talk about Mel’s initial reasons for getting into the gym and building strength after a diagnosis related to her spine and how this led to becoming a competitive and winning powerlifter. We also talk about her 35kg weight loss journey and her new pursuit fo...

When you say you're going to do something - do you trust yourself to follow through? Do you trust that you'll be able to handle anything that gets in your way? I kick this podcast off by discussing the concept of self trust and making decisions based on YOUR values instead of looking to other people for permission slips. Then, I get into the nitty gritty of how to plan out the next 12 months so yo...

What does it really mean to be a "strong woman"? Is it your numbers at a powerlifting meet, is it your mindset or is it how well you handle failing? Alex McNeil is a competitive powerlifter as well as the owner and head coach of Girls Who Lift. In this chat, we talk about getting into the powerlifting game from being a novice, PEDs in powerlifting, and how to develop the mindset of an athlete, con...

Let’s wrap this year up by diving into my top 5 lessons from 2021 across the subjects of training, food, business & mindset. In this podcast, I chat about: The importance of meaningful goals, delaying gratification and managing your environment. Not letting the 'what if’s' and doubts stop you from taking a punt on yourself. How eating simply and ensuring you stay focussed on your micros as muc...

This week I chat with Kayla Lee and Faye Sherican, two women's health experts specialising in coaching women to be healthier inside and out. In our chat, we cover off common misconceptions about regulation and performance during your period. We also dig into what data we should be tracking, what normal looks like and how we can support ourselves for pain-free cycles. You can follow and reach on In...

Emma Nisbet from Compatible You Training is a women's health and fertility coach with a focus on pre and post-natal fitness. The foundations of fertility can be confusing but in our conversation we cover off everything you need for optimal health. This includes the basics like exercise and nutrition but also some lesser-known aspects including body image, intimacy and mental health. You can follow...

So you've heard of flexible dieting but you're skeptical. I mean, if it's really flexible then is it really dieting? Seems like an oxymoron, right?! In this episode, we dive into the 411 on flexible dieting. What is it really? How can we use it as a tool, plus common myths, mistakes and questions my clients frequently ask. If you resonate with any of these (or all of them) be sure to tag @fitandfr...

Freaked out about how to manage your physique goals and the Xmas period? Girl, I got you. In this episode I take you through EXACTLY how to make sure you’ve got your head right so you can practically implement a system that is going to work for you! No matter what phase you’re in or what your social calendar is like, do these things and you'll take back control and kick some goals. Worksheet downl...

In this week's episode, I run through the 7 most common mistakes that dieters make and how you can arm yourself with the knowledge to succeed. Don't fall into the trap of endless dieting - focus on doing it right, so you can minimise your deficit time and instead use your efforts on substantial muscle growth. If you resonate with any of these (or all of them) be sure to tag @fitandfree.podcast and...

Let's discuss some super common mistakes that you should avoid if you want to continue progressing your training and your physique. In this episode, I cover training effort, technique, volume, switching things up, specificity and expanding your comfort zone. If you resonate with any of these (or all of them) be sure to tag @fitandfree.podcast and @aimeelouisecoaching on your stories so we can spre...

I said I’d never do it again, but I’m gonna do it again! In this episode I talk through how I made my decision to return to competition and how my perspective has changed since 2016/2017. I'll also delve into the things I'm most looking forward to, my concerns and then dive into your questions from my Instagram stories. There's still a handful of spots left for the upcoming 6-week education series...

Today I chat with two of my clients, Jess & Soph about what its been like for them pulling back on their training and activity and increasing their food intake. We talk about their struggles with perfectionism, aggressive protocols, burning the candle at both ends and how they overcame them to become the women they are today. Don't forget to head to @aimeelouisecoaching on Instagram and tap th...

In this episode, I talk about the 4 biggest paradigm shifts that you'll need to make to become 'that girl'. And for each of them, I'll provide the evidence-based alternative. Don't forget to head to @aimeelouisecoaching on Instagram and tap the the link in my bio to check out my new course 'Growth Phase'. It's a course specifically designed for women who want to enter into extended maintenance pha...

Laura Grady is a success coach and mastermind mentor who I had the privilege of doing some work with earlier this year. Her Soulful Superwoman CEO program helped me create huge shift in both my business and my life. It's no secret that love to talk about perfectionism and how to overcome it. Especially in terms of training and nutrition. In this conversation with Laura, we talk about self-sabotage...