The James Grage Theory

When it comes to building muscle, training with Resistance Bands is still a relatively new concept. Undersun Founder and Chief Fitness Officer, James Grage, breaks down the principle of muscle building of ALL fitness equipment and demystifies training strategies. LISTEN ABOVE OR CHECK OUT THE VIDEO (WITH TRANSCRIPT BELOW) TO LEARN: Comparing Free Weights vs Machines vs Resistance Bands vs Fitness Gadgets MAINTAINING Muscle Size AND Strength in Your Training Long Term The Mind-Muscle Connection and Training by FEEL Strategies for Injury Prevention

The corporate gym industry continues to grow, but contrary to popular belief, BILLIONS of dollars continue to be wasted by members each month because of the industry's model. LISTEN ABOVE OR CHECK OUT THE VIDEO (WITH TRANSCRIPT) BELOW TO LEARN: HOW much money is spent and wasted on gym memberships each month. WHY the corporate gym model is designed so members don't use it. HOW you can offset the waste of your gym membership and some cost-effective alternatives to make your fitness more convenient, more accessible, and eliminate your excuses. WHAT you can do to maintain that consistency and intensity and NOT quit.

When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, there is no quick fix. So how do you set that goal? How do you set that bigger goal, yet still stay focused and motivated in the process knowing that it's going to take time? James Grage breaks down the process of setting goals, achieving wins and building the confidence to keep going.

Undersun Fitness Founder and Chief Fitness Officer, James Grage answers popular questions about Fitness Overall, Resistance Band Training and Nutrition. LISTEN ABOVE OR CHECK OUT THE VIDEO (WITH TRANSCRIPT) BELOW TO LEARN: What's Better: Weight and Resistance Bands OR Just Bands? When is the best time of day to train? Why you may not be seeing gains and what to do about it What is occlusion training and should you be doing it? What's better for beginners? A full-body workout or a muscle-building split? How to get a taste of TA2 Programs before you buy What is the optimal amount of rest time between sets? Common training mistakes and how to fix them And More!

Listen as James Grage discusses HOW Undersun Fitness came to be, and how it helped him to realize his purpose of helping others find a better quality of life. "This isn't a gimmick, It's WHY I do what I do...It's given me more freedom. It's given me more time. It's given me more sanity because now I'm not killing myself trying to squeeze all these things in a day." - James Grage

There's probably no other topic in fitness where there is more frustration and confusion than the topic of nutrition strategies. With so much information out there, how do you decipher what's legitimate and what's not? Listen to this episode as James Grage highlights current nutrition trends and discusses how to choose the best strategy by identifying what to look for as far as effectiveness and what's just "snake oil" hype.

What motivates you and inspires you in life? While motivation is something that you feel inside, inspiration is taken from an outside source and is something that compels you to take action. And while having a motive, or reason, to do something, or finding inspiration to lead you to that motive are both helpful tools for accomplishing your goals, there's got to be something else that gets you through the times when those two forces don't quite cut it. Check out the episode to learn: Why you can't just rely solely on motivation and inspiration if you want to reach your goals 2 Key Tools to use when motivation isn't enough What James calls “The Constant” and how it separates those that DO from those that wish.

This episode of The James Grage Theory was brought to you by Undersun Fitness. Go to undersunfitness.com to learn more.

This episode of The James Grage Theory was brought to you by Undersun Fitness. Go to undersunfitness.com to learn more.

This episode of The James Grage Theory was brought to you by Undersun Fitness. Go to undersunfitness.com to learn more.

James and Annik have a new studio! This episode of The James Grage Theory was brought to you by Undersun Fitness. Go to undersunfitness.com to learn more.

This episode of The James Grage Theory was brought to you by Undersun Fitness. Go to undersunfitness.com to learn more. GIVE AWAY DETAILS: - One Lucky Winner: A 30 minute phone conversation with James Grage - One Winner: 1 Set of Undersun Resistance Bands - Three Winners: Online access to a TA2 Training program of your choice. Learn More How to Enter: Go to your favorite podcast app Subscribe to JGT and leave us a review (preferably iTunes) Take a screenshot of your review and DM us at the Undersun Fitness instagram account @undersun_fitness

This episode of The James Grage Theory was brought to you by Undersun Fitness. Go to undersunfitness.com to learn more. GIVE AWAY DETAILS: - One Lucky Winner: A 30 minute phone conversation with James Grage - One Winner: 1 Set of Undersun Resistance Bands - Three Winners: Online access to a TA2 Training program of your choice. Learn More How to Enter: Go to your favorite podcast app Subscribe to JGT and leave us a review (preferably iTunes) Take a screenshot of your review and DM us at the Undersun Fitness instagram account @undersun_fitness

Some big things in the work for James, as the guys discuss some of the progress James is making on his project, Undersun Fitness. Stayed tuned for more in the futre and checkout Undersunfitness.com

James and Annik sharing some behind the scenes info on their relationship. Make sure to join our newsletter at jamesgrage.com

James and Deniz discuss the impact of Amazon on businesses. Does it help your brand? Does it help your business?

James and Deniz discuss some of the downfalls of “escaping reality,” and what can happen when social media takes over your life.

If you haven't seen the “Ketosis Doesn't Matter” video on YouTube.com/JamesGrage, then you've been missing out on the action. James and Deniz sit down to highlight some of the questions from the popular video with James and Dr. Brett Osborn. James takes on the trolls and appreciates the support on the newest episode of JGT.

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Why Do Some Startups Fail While Others Succeed?

Is your future pre-determined or do you have the ability to control and shape your life the way you choose?

Everyone preaches about authenticity but is it sincere or is it just show?

Sometimes things go our way, and other times life just punches you in the balls! When you're feeling beat up, how do you shake it off and bounce back?

Right now the ketogenic diet is the hottest thing in the fitness industry, and because of that there's a lot of information out there on keto dieting - some good and some bad. Dr Brett Osborne, a neurosurgeon, and fitness expert helps shed some light on the subject.

When you don't reach your fitness goals as fast or as easily as you want, what do you do?

When everything in your life seems to be falling apart, how do you handle it, and how do you bounce back?

We have all the information in the world at our fingertips, which makes it easy to know a little about a lot of different things, but success comes from knowing a lot about a few things.

In order to find success we work hard and make sacrifices, but how do you define success? Is it the house you live in and the car you drive?

So often we feel that the obstacles, or ceilings, in our life are external, but the reality is they all are internal. One of the biggest limiting factors is our ego.

It's easy to believe that progress is a climb up, and when we reach obstacles we fall back down and have to start over, but that doesn't have to be the case. There's a way to turn those failures into success.

No matter what goal you want to accomplish, more than likely you're going to need some help along the way. This is a discussion about surrounding yourself with the right people

Over the past 20 years people have been conditioned to think carbs are bad and will make you fat. Depending on your goals, carbs may have an important role in your fitness plan

James' wife, Annik Nayler, jumps in the podcast for the first time, sharing some behind the scenes info on their relationship.

When you get married and have kids it's easy to lose sight of your fitness goals. How do you balance all the responsibilities of being a dad and still get in great shape

What does it really mean to be a leader? When people have a choice in who they follow, what would make them want to follow you?

The fitness industry is hotter than it's ever been before, but what was it like 20 years ago and how has it changed in that time? Over the last two decades, James Grage has witnessed the evolution, being a part of the fitness magazine industry, the bodybuilding industry.

How do you build a successful business when you're starting with nothing? If you don't have the money or special connections, where do you start? The James Grage Theory is a weekly podcast sharing personal insights, secrets, and stories about how to achieve success in life, business and fitness.

What's the difference between a failure and an obstacle, and is a failure of your enemy, that impedes all progress, or is it your friend that propels you forward?

Don't let yourself get in the way of success.

What is the other side of the Fitness Industry that you don't see? Featuring special guest Whitney Reid.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.

We all know that we have to prioritize our fitness goals in order to achieve them, but the question is, how do you fit it in with all of your other priorities?

What are some of those stories that you tell yourself about who you are and what you're capable of? Is it possible that some of those ideas may be holding you back from reaching bigger and better things? Our major limitations are the ones that we impose on ourselves.

What are some of those stories that you tell yourself about who you are and what you're capable of? Is it possible that some of those ideas may be holding you back from reaching bigger and better things? Our major limitations are the ones that we impose on ourselves

Why is it that it's so hard to break bad habits and equally hard to make new good habits stick?

How do you reach your goals if you never start? What is it that makes us drag our feet when it comes to going after the things we want in life? Procrastination is success killer! Here's some simple ways to address this common problem.

We all know that we need to be disciplined in order to reach our goals, but how do you gain more self-discipline?

Fear is the single biggest limiting factor in our lives. It can be downright crippling. So how you do conquer your fears, eliminate self-doubt and achieve your goals? In this podcast we talk about some simple and practical tips for dealing with all those negative goal-crushing thoughts.

Do you ever have a hard time staying motivated long enough to reach your goals? In this podcast we cover some simple, easy to follow, steps to help get you on track and stay on track.

The very first episode of The James Grage Theory!