Jungle Brothers

Fresh back from a packed-out Coach Certificate in Northern NSW, and the future is looking bright… With Joey recently returning from God’s Country, the boys catch up on how it all went down. It appears the vibes are strong and so are the humans. Antics with Tee and Auntie Esther ensue… See upcoming courses Open a Jungle Alliance Gym Follow Joey Follow Pauly    

In a business that so people-centric, it’s hard to see from the outside how owning a gym could be a lonely existence… But ask any gym owner, or small business owner, and they’ll tell you that the path gets extremely lonely at times Pauly and Joey reflect on the earlier years of Jungle Brothers and some of the challenges they and Teora faced. And with this harsh truth in mind, they explain how the...

Let us state: we appreciate the full diversity of fitness offerings out there in the market. Something for everyone, one might say… But let us not shy away from using our experience in someone else’s gym, to illustrate why things are the way they are in our gyms Joey details his experience jumping into an F45 class, and what he learned about it’s approach to programming, class management, and inju...

Podcasts do that cool thing where they take you on a learning journey you never thought you’d want to go on… In that spirit, today we dive into a couple of the shows we’ve been listening to lately: Garys Economics, breaks down economic concepts for everyday folks (my kind of economics) Blowback, a historical telling of America’s grizzly Iraq invasion There’s also a couple of other honourable menti...

No one could blame you… But… if you do want to work with us, there’s a couple things you need to know (’cause we’re not like the others) We break down how you’d go about working in a Jungle Alliance gym, including why it’s important to be a member of the gym and complete the Coach Certificate. Like we tell those who who want to train in our gyms, we ain’t into short term flings See upcoming course...

Whether you’ve been thinking about hosting your own or not, this episode will light the fire to get your own podcast up and running… We’ve been in the game a while now, and from our little studio in Botany, there are a few shows punching well above their weight. Allow us to share some key insights and learnings with you so we can save you the time, money and stress of an under-performing show Rip...

We’re all aware of the importance of community in our lives… But our society makes it increasingly more difficult to connect with those around us You only have to walk to your local shops and observe the number of people who actively avoid eye contact, or struggle to have a simple exchange with a stranger We are becoming increasingly isolated… But the good news is, we’ve formed a resistance. And i...

What started as a short trip to look after a mate’s dog, turned into an epic coaching journey at Jungle Botany Choc found his way from a small country town to the church of gains, where he plies his trade as a Chek Holistic Health Coach. A jiu jitsu purple belt with a million dollar smile, Choc embodies the values of the Jungle ethos He takes us through what attracted him to the world-renowned Che...

One of the hardest thing for any gym owners to do, is remove themselves from the biz… This isn’t something any of us should be in a rush to do – however the time does comes where you feel compelled to step into the next chapter, whatever that may be This is a daunting prospect, however and one that requires care. In todays episode we discuss Pauly’s transition out of the management role at Jungle...

There’s few places left on this earth where regulations don’t apply… Where chaos reigns supreme… Where the only rule is ‘there are no rules’ We’re talking about Globo Gyms In this episode you’ll learn: What happens when you give people free-reign to wreck themselves How ‘finding your own way’ in the gym can end up costing you years of results and money-wasted How you can turn this chaos-ridden env...

The new year is here and with that we got some banger events in the pipeline Whether you’re a coach looking to up-skill, a gym-frother who wants to go deeper, or are considering embarking on the gym-ownership journey – we got something for you In this episode you’ll get the low down on our upcoming: Strength and Movement Experience Speciality courses for Bodyweight, Strength and Movement, and Weig...

Over training is so pervasive, even half-clued up gym owners like us fall victim from time to time. We all got busy lives outside of the gym. And like a lot of people you may not be aware of how much influence the rest of your life has on your gym journey… Today we break down the 3 sign’s of over training. Knowing these signs will not only allow you to better manage your effort and recovery in the...

Great coaches are great leaders… They spark inspiration and action in those around them. But what are the qualities that allow them to do that? And can they be learned, or is it all some kind of god-given gift? In todays episode Joey breaks down the 6 Laws of Gym Leadership 1. Listen more than you talk 2. Don’t be a robot 3. Show ruthless honesty 4. Know how to fire people up 5. Uphold the standar...

Most humans actively avoid taking risks when it comes to career changes, especially as we get older. It’s for this reason that Joey wanted to quiz Pauly on what compelled him to go back to Uni this year. Owner of a couple of small businesses, has 3 kids, decides to go and study full time. Power move. Daunting, or liberating? Depends how you approach it. Fascinating chat with Pauly on how he plans...

There’s a hidden idealogical-battle playing out on the internet. And the winner of this battle might determine what the future looks like for you… We’re not talking Trump vs Harris or China and Taiwan. But much like those, each side has a claim that they’re ready to give their life for. Which is the truth..? In todays episode Joey breaks down the Eastern and Western strength philosophy, and where...

‘War Yoga’, a system of physical conditioning used by the Persian Empire to turn young men into formidable warriors… Our guest Kashi teaches us about the origins of the term Yoga and how it diverted into two very different paths throughout India and Persia. He introduces us to what is know as the Temple Of Strength, simple buildings where men of all ages devote themselves to building strength, and...

Sure it’s just another birthday, but there were a few things that stood out to Paul and Joey about hitting this milestone – The boys reflect on how turning 40 has created a shift in their priorities both in the gym and generally… How setting boundaries has become more important than ever… And how the impact a healthy lifestyle has on ones appearance continues to startle them… Enjoy. Get info on ou...

We struggled finding great coaches for the longest time… We’d get great people in, but soon realise they didn’t have that ‘thing’ they needed to have It was hard for us to even define what that ‘thing’ was… This was until we changed our approach entirely – In this episode Pauly and I break down the simple system we now use to identify and train awesome coaches. Many years of mistakes, trial and er...

If there’s one thing Big Fitness does well, it’s make well-intentioned gym goers do waaay too much conditioning work Intervals, high-intensity work, metcons – it’s great stuff. You need on your plate… But like all good things, having too much causes problems: Your obliterate your nervous system and can’t function properly You cop unnecessary injuries because of high-reps of poor movement patterns...

Running epic events is something we take seriously… The agreement has always been – if we’re hosting an event, it has to be a banger. But like most things we did in our early years, we went in blind. And while we usually delivered on creating the memorable experience for folks, it always cost us huge amounts of time and energy. Thankfully these days we’re a little better prepared. And in this epis...

Marketing is an essential activity for any business owner. Being able to communicate clearly, whether that’s through social media, podcasting, email or otherwise, is a powerful tool. We’ve picked up some invaluable marketing tips over the years… In this episode I share 3 tips that have, and continue to serve me well Make it about them Don’t speak to your colleagues Don’t be afraid to repeat yourse...

Dr. Michael Salter is an internationally renowned Criminologist at the University of NSW. He’s an expert in child sexual exploitation, complex trauma and gendered violence. The prevalence of male violence against women has reached a tipping point in Australia recently, and Michael has been one of the key voices in the national discussion. We were extremely fortunate to have Michael on the show. He...

Violence against women is at an all time high in this country. The number of women being killed by men has increased sharply this year. As fathers of young children, it’s very hard to make sense of. You can’t help but think of what you can do to effect a better outcome Pauly and I get into it and attempt to unpack our feelings on the matter. Sharing discussions like this isn’t so easy for us, as i...

Getting injured. It happens… Especially if you play contact sports or martial arts – Pauly and I are both dealing with a little knee niggle right now. We break down the situation that led to said injuries and how we’re dealing with them LINKS Own a Jungle Alliance Gym Follow Joey Follow Pauly  

20% discount available for another two weeks only! Enrol now for the Coach Certificate June 1-2 in Sydney   We break down the top commonly asked questions about the upcoming Coach Certificate Do I have to be working as a coach to enrol? What if I am weak and inflexible? Can I attend even if I’m not working in the fitness industry? Do I need to have a cert 3 and 4?   LINKS Own a Jungle Alliance Gym...