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.
Melbourne, Australia
In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Nick from Cede Nullis Psychology on all things athlete and performance! Topics discussed include: Athlete identity What are the signs that someone may struggle with their identity as an athlete? How do you define “thriving under pressure” from a psychological and performance standpoint? The role of routine in improving performance Why do some people thrive under pressure and others fall apart? What are the most effective evidence-based strategies athletes can use to manage anxiety in high-stakes situations?
In this podcast, Martin and Josh discuss nutrition myths; where do myths originate, why do they spread like wildfire, and how can we combat them? This is a jam packed podcast with heaps of content that will have you thinking.
In this podcast, Martin and Josh discuss nutrition myths; where do myths originate, why do they spread like wildfire, and how can we combat them? This is a jam packed podcast with heaps of content that will have you thinking.
In this roundtable, Martin speaks to Dr. Gregory Haff, author of numerous books on periodization including "Periodization : Theory and Methodology of Training" and "Scientific Foundations and Practical Applications of Periodization"
This month Jacob is joined by Dr Mike 2nd, a full time NHS GP and educator with an interest in mental health, lifestyle and behaviour change. Making him the perfect candidate for this months Roundtable where we explore all things mental health and how it relates to the fitness world.
https://media.blubrry.com/jps_health_fitness/content.blubrry.com/jps_health_fitness/GMT20250224-213933_Recording.m4a In this episode of the JPS podcast, Jacob and Brian discuss the highly frustrating nature of training plateaus. Topics discussed include: Defining a plateau in the context of hypertrophy Physiological stalls Training progression (rate of gain based on experience) - realistic rates of progression Causes of plateaus - common and less common reasons for stalls Driving progression and variables to manipulate
In this podcast, Martin and Jacob cover mindset around training and how to get the most out of your workouts by mastering your mental game. Topics discussed include: Our clients mindset struggles during training; Nocebo and placebo; Workout rituals and routines; and Much more
Jacob is joined by long time gym pal and strength coach Alex Hayes to discuss all things strength. With a long history personally and professionally working with strength athletes through powerlifting, Alex has a deep understanding of strength training. From what it is, how we develop it and how to measure it. These guys know strength and you will too!
This months roundtable Martin and Jacob and joined by the resident cardio king, Luke Twyford, to cover all things cardio. From healthier hearts and mortality to being a handy tool for fat loss!
In this months Roundtable, Jacob and Martin are joined by Brandon Kempter to discuss genetics in fitness. Brandons experience coaching over the years affords a wealth of knowledge on the subject. Thanks to the internet many have become experts on what is attainable physically, naturally or otherwise, and we very frequently hear genetics come up. Find out more and take a deep dive with us!
This month's Education Portal Roundtable features Dr Mike Banna. Dr Mike is a general practitioner who has heavily invested in his own health and is working hard on bridging the gap between the fitness industry and medical world. This episode is centered around stress, from understanding the phenomena and its implications on our wellbeing right through to some practical considerations on how we can approach this when working with clients.
In this month's Roundtable, Jacob and Martin are joined by Anthony Viglione from the Movement Institute. Anthony has extensive experience working with injured athletes and works closely with the JPS team in managing their clients and collaborating through the rehab process to ensure the best outcomes can be achieved. This episode covers the difference between injuries vs pain, loading internally vs externally, the biopsychosocial model and how we can return to training and address programming through injuries.
In this month's Roundtable, Jacob is fortunate to be joined by the one and only, Lyle McDonald, a renowned author and prolific figure in the fitness industry. They cover the sex differences between men and women and what this means in the fitness domain, as well as how female physiology influences training response and the implications of the menstrual cycle on training for women.
This month Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Sports Psych and ex-physique competitor, Dr Melissa Moore to discuss the do's and don'ts of contest prep. There are many benefits that pursuing bodybuilding and physique preparation can empart on an individual, but the journey is not without its fair share of sacrifice and adversities. Being informed before buying into a contest prep is the first step one can take.
Welcome back to the Roundtable. This episode is hosted by Mack Baker and joined by Sam Schepis and Martin Refalo to discuss body composition. We clarify some key points relating to general fitness goals and how these relate to body composition, the additional health benefits of pursuing body composition improvements, how we can reframe these goals and some key tips from each of the guys for coaches and lifters alike.
Welcome back to yet another Roundtable brought to you by the Edu Portal team. This time Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by none other than Brian Minor of 3DMJ, to discuss navigating slip ups. As we all know and have more than likely experienced, slip ups happen. So how do we not only minimise their impact on our progress but use these to our advantage?
In this first Roundtable of 2024, Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by the prolific Dr Mike Israetel of Rennaisance Periodization. The guys are together to discuss fitness in the New Year. We know that the new year is often a great time to reset and reevaluate our fitness goals, to start a new challenge or even continue with a long term goal. Watch this as you enter the new year and set yourself up for success in 2024!
This month, as we head into the festive period, the guys sit down with Anna Wish to chat about social eating over the festive season. While there is no one size fits all and everyone will have different priorities, the team provides some valuable considerations on how you can navigate eating out and special occasions.
This months Roundtable features Luke Tulloch, a well known coach and educator who has a wealth of experience in the trenches. Everyone faces challenges in pursuit for their health, training, diet and physique goals. Having a plan for optimal is standard practice for coaches and enthusiasts alike, but what do we do when something challenges, disrupts or derails the plan? Watch to find out more!
In this month's Roundtable, the EduPortal team take to the topic of coaching. More specifically, the role of the coach and how they can drive and influence the outcomes of their clients, be it positive or negative. Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Josh Smith, a reputable online coach and mentor who is well known for promoting a client-centered approach to coaching compared to some of the more "mainstream" approaches that are seen in the industry. This episode will not disappoint, so sit back and enjoy.
n this months Roundtable, Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Laurin Conlin. Laurin is a highly regarded physique coach and competitor in her own rights, holding many accolades and titles. These three each bring a unique perspective to the conversation around fat loss, and try to tackle a number of contentious points!
In this podcast Mackenzie and Martin are joined by Shannon Beer to discuss body image. This is a very hot and contentious topic in the modern fitness world and this conversation is not one to be missed.
For this month's roundtable, Luke and Mackenzie are joined by behaviour change expert, Dr. Gary Mendoza. The team discusses why understanding the concept of behaviour change is vital knowledge for coaches and fitness enthusiasts when achieving lasting results for themselves or their clients, before outlining some of the key models within the literature which can be used to initiate and support behaviour change and self-motivation.
In this months roundtable Jacob and Mackenzie are joined by Angus Bradley for a deep dive on the subject of programming and program design. As the common saying goes, "Fail to plan, and you plan to fail". This will provide plenty of insight to help you better structure your journey!
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!
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 hypertrophy, from surplus size, to what variables influence muscle growth the most and even how to best measure your gains!
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 this informative and thought-provoking conversation on the latest fad diets!
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!
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 doubt be an informative listen - not only is Brandon an elite level bodybuilder, but he exclusively coaches physique athletes with some incredible results
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.
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!
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.
In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Jackson Peos on Diet Recommendations during Lockdown! https://youtu.be/TOD5v44cufw
In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Jake Lynardon on Eating Psychology during Lockdown. https://youtu.be/TKPnbqsJFrI
In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Eric Helms on all things lock down training! https://youtu.be/YieGqepkib0
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
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
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 websites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiONi9eJNC8
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
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
In this episode, Jacob interviews Dr Mike Israetel regarding muscle soreness as a proxy for muscle growth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOxmHvnbMMM
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
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
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 – mechanisms of action for diet breaks36:00 – Jacksons Recommendations on Diet Breaks41:00 – Menno’s Recommendations on Diet Breaks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6br6008sHpM
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
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
In this episode, Jacob interviews Brian Minor on the nuances of progressive overload. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agnCimxyLWk
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 surrounding an article Jackson published on the JPS blog debunking the pseudoscience of a popular supplement company, ATP Science and Jackson’s crowd-funded study looking to investigate the efficacy of this product. Read Jackson’s article debunking the claims made by ATP science in their products here: https://www.jpshealthandfitness.com.au/critical-review-of-australias-best-supplement-company/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D12-MnR_yK0
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
In this episode, Jacob interviews Dr Eric Helms on the fatigue associated with contest prep and the strategies athletes and coaches can employ to navigate the stressors of hypocaloric dieting and extreme weight loss goals. Topics included: Defining global fatigue Why fatigue can lead to a failed prepAllostatic load and stress toleranceDiet and tracking induced fatiguethe deficit, fat mass reduction and tracking/non training related stressorsEffects of hypocaloric dieting on recovery/fatigueStrategies athletes can employ to manage fatigue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiwvV3kMnCM
In this episode of the podcast, Jacob interviews Dr Mike Israetel about hypertrophy and specifically the Stimulus: Fatigue Ratio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfZ-xLf7p70
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