JPS Health and Fitness

JPS Health and Fitness

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Host & JPS Health & Fitness head trainer Jacob Schepis connects you with the best minds in the business including Eric Helms, Mike Israetel & Layne Norton to educate you on what you need to know when it comes to evidence-based training and nutrition.

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Feb 24, 2026

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Episodes

Podcast Ep 095: Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Revive Stronger founder Steve Hall! 17.05.2023

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!

Podcast Ep 094: Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Martin Refalo! 05.04.2023

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 hypertr...

Podcast Ep 093: Aidand Muir, AKA Aidan the Dietician & Jono Steedman! 15.03.2023

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 t...

Podcast Ep 092: Mackenzie Baker 19.10.2022

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!

Podcast Ep 091: Brandon Kempter 01.08.2022

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...

Podcast Ep 090: Hattie Boydle 12.07.2022

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.

Podcast Ep 089: Danny Lennon 14.06.2022

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!

Podcast Ep 088: Mike Israetel 08.06.2022

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.

Podcast Ep 087: Jackson Peos 16.04.2020

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Jackson Peos on Diet Recommendations during Lockdown! https://youtu.be/TOD5v44cufw

Podcast Ep 086: Jake Lynardon 16.04.2020

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Jake Lynardon on Eating Psychology during Lockdown. https://youtu.be/TKPnbqsJFrI

Podcast Ep 085: Eric Helms 04.04.2020

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Eric Helms on all things lock down training! https://youtu.be/YieGqepkib0

Podcast Ep 084: The Natty Pro Roundtable 19.12.2019

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews natural bodybuilding professionals Brandon Kempter, Jeff Alberts, Sam Okunola & Brett Freeman on their 2019 season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-k6b4YXebE

Podcast Ep 083: Martin MacDonald 11.12.2019

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Martin MacDonald of Mac-Nutrition. Find Martin's petition here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU53X3A-TWE

Podcast Ep 082: Interview With Brandon Roberts 30.11.2019

In this episode, Jacob interviews Brandon Roberts on muscle biology, the mechanisms of hypertrophy and individual variation in response to training and diet. Brandon is currently researching muscle hypertrophy. He is specifically interested in the role of ribosome biogenesis during resistance training. He also writes science-based content for SCI-FIT, AARR, StrongerbyScience, and various other web...

Podcast Ep 081: Interview With Greg Nuckols 26.09.2019

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Greg Nuckols of Stronger By Science on the effective reps model. To learn more about the effective reps model, read Chris Beardsley's article HERE. Be sure to read Greg's article Effective Reps - The Evidence is Lacking HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TbNuEdsXH4

Podcast Ep 080: Dave Maconi, Steve Hall & Jacob Schepis Pt 2 16.09.2019

In this episode, Jacob is joined by Dave Maconi of Brains and Gains and Steve Hall of Revive Stronger. This is part 2 of the roundtable discussion on stress and taking breaks. To watch part 1, click the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6X5lZ6kY18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip_8hbaDmKE

Podcast Ep 079: Interview With Mike Israetel 11.09.2019

In this episode, Jacob interviews Dr Mike Israetel regarding muscle soreness as a proxy for muscle growth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOxmHvnbMMM

Podcast Ep 078: Interview With Lyle McDonald 15.08.2019

In this episode, Jacob interviews Lyle McDonald and builds on their discussion in episode 77, discussing the concept of effective reps and how this changes as a trainee advances through their lifting career! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDIfSsdCXA4

Podcast Ep 077: Interview With Lyle McDonald 31.07.2019

In this video, I discuss what the primary driver of muscle growth is with Lyle McDonald. This conversation is based on Lyle's 3 part series on Mechanical Tension on bodyrecomposition.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzzdb40dvMA

Podcast Ep 076: Jackson Peos vs Menno Henselmans 14.07.2019

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob moderates a debate between Jackson Peos & Menno Henselmans on Diet Breaks. 1:00 – Defining diet breaks3:00 – Jackson: Current body of research on diet breaks 10:00 – Menno: Interpretations of the current body of research on diet breaks20:00 – Menno’s issues with diet breaks – Adherence25:00 – Menno’s issues with diet breaks – Longer diet time frames28:30 – mec...

Podcast Ep 075: Interview With Danny Lennon 03.07.2019

In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition on circadian eating. Topics discussed include: Circadian BiologyCalorie DistributionMeal TimingBehavioural ConsistencyFeeding : Fasting Cycles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYYB9SfSabE

Podcast Ep 074: Interview With Steve Hall 15.06.2019

In this episode, Jacob interviews Steve Hall of Revive Stronger. Topics discussed, include: The primer phaseStarting a contest prepPeaking strategies for contest prepMistakes Steve has made in bodybuilding as an athlete and coach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVjRt11yvyk

Podcast Ep 073: Interview With Brian Minor 05.06.2019

In this episode, Jacob interviews Brian Minor on the nuances of progressive overload. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agnCimxyLWk

Podcast Ep 072: Interview With Jackson Peos 22.05.2019

Jackson Peos is a researcher out of University of WA, a PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology. Competitive bodybuilder and online physique coach. Directing the first randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of intermittent vs continuous dieting on fat loss, muscle retention and muscle performance in resistance-trained athletes. In this episode we discuss some recent controversy surroun...

Podcast Ep 071: Steve Hall, Dave Maconi & Jacob Schepis 13.05.2019

This is part 2 of the hypertrophy training roundtable with Steve Hall of Revive Stronger, Dave Maconi of Brains and Gains and Jacob Schepis. See Part 1 of the roundtable here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37b63cUbAYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37b63cUbAYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW_p2KBlgPk

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