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Scott Watters is an ex-AFL footballer and coach, and the founder of Lifechanger Foundation. Scott saw the need for stronger, more empowered kids, and this is where the foundation was born. We formed a connection through Esther from Jungle Cabarita Beach, where Esther and Scott have been running specialized kids programs together.
Scott’s been able to draw on his professional sports background, fatherhood, and the positive role models he’s had, to create something powerful that’s reaching far beyond just Australia.
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We were lighting dudes before we were gym guys. Paul, Teora and myself spent over a decade each working on films, TV shows and commercials all around the world. And we learned a lot during that time
In this episode we explore some of the key skills we gained during those years working on productions, such as: navigating team dynamics, making yourself useful, reading the next play, and being action-oriented
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No one told you you also had to be a DJ when you got into this class coaching business. Around these parts, coaching and moving well is necessary but not sufficient… Playing great music in your class is a major contributor to the overall energy of your session, and thus the members experience. In today’s show we break down the 7 laws to creating a great playlist – let these be your guide to playing beats that bring the energy and put your stamp on the session!
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Imposter Syndrome get us all. That feeling of not being qualified enough, intelligent enough, or worthy enough to share our viewpoint with the world…
When it comes to social media, this plays a massive role in your ability to bring value to the world.
Using Paul’s recent dive back into study, we explore imposter syndrome and how it might be holding you back from showing the world how awesome you really are
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As hotshot PT recruits it’s drilled into us to always ask our client what their goal is. It wasn’t until someone pointed out why this question is redundant, that I stopped asking it…
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We break down the Fight Lift Move Methodology. After months of deliberating how we would define ourselves, Tee had the bright idea. It summed up everything we loved in training, our world view and what we viewed as important for our tribe.
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“If you couldn’t go to work tomorrow and as a result your gym couldn’t operate, you don’t have a business” – hearing this was a pivotal moment for a 30 year old gym manager Joey. It would take many years still for me to truly heed the lesson therein.
Having clear Systems and Processes for everything in your business gives you:

* Peace of mind
* Bandwidth to work on new projects
* A playbook that you can hand over to someone else

Pauly and I explore the need for S&P, how it can make your business more profitable, and your life more enjoyable.
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Scaling an exercise is pretty simple when strength is the goal. More weight. Less weight. But what about mobility work, or body-weight training..? Is scaling weight still the answer? Or is it range? Perhaps change the drill altogether?
In this episode Paul and I break down the JA approach to this, starting with the first consideration: context. Once you understand that, it’s easy to know which method of scaling you will employ:

* Weight
* Range
* Reps
* Complexity

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We were supposed to talk about the past weekends Coaches Intensive (sensational, I might add) but got hung up on Sydney food culture and cafe scene. Take it from a couple of foodies who also like to stay in shape.

Pauly and I sit down to reminisce on how this thing started. We go back to our days in the film industry, when Tee had the wild idea to leave it and open a gym together. Moving through the years in a dingy park in the city, through to acquiring our first gym on the outskirts of South Sydney!
This was a fun one to rehash. Enjoy
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A couple of things caught me off-guard on this trip. But I can honestly say that had zero to do with the gym itself or the general vibe around the place. Although it was my first time in there, I felt like I was at home…
I did learn something else, though…
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Going deep on a particular training methodology is a rite of passage for any young coach. The danger is when we stick around this tasty fountain of truth for too long and neglect to look outside of where we’re at. Every culture has it’s dogmas, and if we want to develop a balanced perspective on anything, we need to be able to zoom out and asses our own dogmatism.
I detail my time when I was closest to the Movement Culture and what I’ve learned in the years following.
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Like everything in our biz, our coaches course has changed over the years. We see this as both an inevitability, and an imperative. As we gain new information, learn more, gather more experience, things must evolve.
I’m excited to facilitate next weekends Coaches Intensive. This course is something I’ve been closely involved in since day one and i’m very proud of it. This next event is now sold out, but if you’d like to know about attending one of our 2024 events, please reach out to me here joey@junglebrothers.com
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* Our Foundational Movements Patterns, including Bodyweight, Weightlifting, Movement and Conditioning
* How to coach with authority and become a leader in your space
* The JB philosophy and how you can use it to build robust, durable humans
* Practical programming principles
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Whether your goal is to someday work with us or not, you’ll leave this experience with many practical tools to improve your coaching career.
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We broke new ground today fam. I recorded this episode by myself, and let me tell you, I didn’t find it hard at all to talk for 20 mins straight. In this ep I take you through the Class Coaching Must Do’s. Fulfilling these 9 items will make your class coaching an experience your people will want to come back for…
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Learn our training methodology, the JB philosophy, and the skill sets required to work in our gyms at the Coaches Intensive. October 21-22, 2023

You will learn:

* Our Foundational Movements Patterns, including Bodyweight, Weightlifting, Movement and Conditioning
* How to coach with authority and become a leader in your space
* The JB philosophy and how you can use it to build robust, durable humans
* Practical programming principles
* Business basics like sales and marketing

Whether your goal is to someday work with us or not, you’ll leave this experience with many practical tools to improve your coaching career.
Enroll now and become a world class coach
Get 20% off your enrollment when you use the code LETSGO 🔥
*Offer available until September 21st
 

 
In todays chat, Pauly and I dive into one of the key challenges we’ve faced when bringing new coaches into our business. We bring this challenge back to a single concept – the specialist vs the generalist. We define what each of these labels means and how that can affect the coaches you have in your space, or your journey as a coach.
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Jumping between roles in your business is a big challenge when it comes to productivity.
If you run a business chances are you have plates spinning all over the shop. If you don’t have systems in place, you’ll likely be unproductive. And when that happens, plates start to fall. The business suffers.
Today i’m joined by Rikki, tribesman here at Jungle Botany and owner of two businesses. We spoke at length about his first baby, Waw Handplanes, back on episode 157. Listen to that if you haven’t already done so as it’s a hell of a story and gives real insight into building such a brand.
Today we talk about ways we both stay productive when you’re constantly switching between roles.
Listen to episode 157: Turning ocean plastics into an epic surf biz
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Today we’re talking about the GOAT of gym equipment.
The one piece that has been central to the JB ethos since day one. This piece of kit allows you maximum flexibility. It gives you the freedom to explore multiple training modalities in the one space. And if you value a variety of training styles (like we do), flexibility is paramount.
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It can be hard to realise how scary it is for a newbie walking into your gym…
It’s a second home for your OG’s. But for an outsider, it all kinds of intimidation. Even for me as a gym owner, gym goer and certified savage, approaching a new space always makes me a little nervous.
Hospitality is at the heart of today’s chat. We talk about how vitally important it is that your staff make newbies welcome in your space. As well as the role the design of your gym and it’s appearance to the street plays in this equation.
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I got into a heated debate with a fellow strength coach…
It started because he insisted Zercher Squats were an advanced exercise. And people would be better of Back Squatting for a few years before anything else. I disagreed. And the debate was on. A fulfilling exchange and a healthy expansion of perspectives.
Pauly and I recap on this debate, and go into a breakdown of what our training currently looks like. Injuries, squats, heavy stuff, and cows. In short, what you’re here for.
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We launch glutes-first into a philosophical exploration of gym work, framing the entire dialogue around our preferred method of espresso extraction. Pauly and I are joined by Serge – one of our favourite crossfitters. We are here to bring you the thought provoking chats you didn’t know you needed.
 
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I asked Dylan what were the three things that surprised him most about running a gym. He’s been in the hot seat a good couple of years now. A perfect time to reflect. The gym-life ain’t always what it seems from the outside!
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I’m joined by Esther Mason to talk her journey into the Alliance and the opening of Jungle Cabarita Beach! At the time of recording the new gym wasn’t yet confirmed, but at the time of posting the lease has been approved and things are moving full steam ahead.
We met earlier last year, and got to know each other when she attended the Coaches Intensive in late 2022. Esther is a big energy human, which resulted in the rapid pathway to the opening of the Northern Rivers.
Enjoy the origin story. Keen to get Esther back on the show as her gym owner journey unfolds.
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Making the move from a stable career to one that is immediately less stable, is a big deal. It’s often the reality if you’re transitioning into a coaching career from an already established gig and is enough to stop many people making the move entirely.
I went through it myself, coming out of the film industry.
I’m joined by one of the newer recruits here at Jungle Botany – Ryan Jackson. We learn about his journey from a stable, full time trade gig, to following his heart and becoming a coach.
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If you’d like info on how to enrol, please contact me joey@junglebrothers.com and let’s talk.

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Today I’m joined by Kashi Azad. Kashi is a strength enthusiast who is sharing an ancient form of strength and conditioning from his mother country, Iran, with people around the world. 
It’s known as Persian Yoga. 
Now, before you make judgements about what that is, let me tell you it is starkly different from what we would call ‘yoga’ here in the west. 
Kashi first appeared on the show back on episode 82 where he detailed how this system of strength was born from a culture at war for thousands and thousand of years. 
Go back and listen to that if you haven’t heard it. It was a hell of an episode 
It was an honour to have Kashi back in the gym today. We discussed all things strength, both of body and spirit, as well as the female-led revolution happening right now in his mother country, of Iran. 
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I’m joined by Pedro Garcia, long-time Capoeira practitioner and owner of the brand new Jungle Five Dock gym. We discuss the origins of Capoeira, and how Pedro’s experience has been since joining the Jungle Alliance. For the uninitiated, Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of fight, dance, acrobatics and music. These guys can move… And the story behind it is epic. 
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I’m joined by Serge Houhlias to discuss the art of coaching. Serge is a Crossfit coach who holds great respect for his role as a teacher. His musings on coaching are the catalyst for many drawn out conversations between us.  We decided to make it official and press record on this one. You’re welcome.
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Building your own brand is really hard. We’re joined by Michael Pillon for an honest chat about just how hard the journey can be. Michael is a long time friend and JB, and he’s the creator of Famous Soda Co, a sugar free soda company that’s now stocked in major stores around the world. He shares his journey in building his brand from the ground up and holds nothing back. Enjoy
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Pauly and I celebrate the end of the year (told you it was late) in this chat about the upcoming Jungle Alliance plans, the opening of Jungle Five Dock and the epic new development within the JBotany BJJ program!
 

Nursing during the Covid onslaught, a battle with cancer, and a move interstate – Chloe has navigated some rough seas. From what started as a few drop ins as an interstate visitor, to staking her claim as full time JB Coach, we dive into her journey and learn more about what drives this powerful young woman
 
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When Dylan first rocked up to class my initial thoughts were “this kid’s never gonna make it”… And how wrong I was. From humble tribe member to coach and now gym manager, his journey into a boss-man role here at Jungle Botany has been incredible. We dig into this journey today to find out what and how it all took place.
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There’s an art to balancing your gym training with Jiu Jitsu (or whichever sport you play). Understanding the key considerations is the secret to getting the best from both pursuits. Today i’m joined by Charles Allan Price, strength coach to some of the UK’s top international grapplers to discuss this top. Charles has a wealth of knowledge working with athletes at the top of the game, such as Ffion Davies, Eoghan O’Flanagan, and Roger Gracie.
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If you coach in our gym, the expectations are high. Pauly and I discuss some of the specific things we do at Jungle Botany to produce and foster world class coaches. It wasn’t always this way in – our original Coaches Internship was born out of a need to create JB-worthy coaches, at a time when we were majorly short staffed. Over the years we’ve evolved how we go about finding the right people, arming them the necessary skills, and fostering their continued growth.
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Kyron’s world got flipped when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year. Kyron is the resident Mobility guru here at JB. We all watched as he navigated his cancer journey while showing up regularly at the gym, even when he was wrecked from treatments. This is by no means a recommendation on how anyone else should navigate such a significant and subjective life event – Kyron considers himself lucky that he was able to do it the way he did. But there’s something we can all learn from his journey.
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The most NOTORIOUS of all JB events is the Christmas Party (people have tried to join the gym just to get themselves a ticket). And this years planning, like all of them, has not been without DRAMA. Luckily though, Paul and Dylan have applied themselves like rabid dogs and sought out solutions. We check in on what’s gone down so far, what the plan is at this stage, and reflect on some of the more important aspects of previous years events.
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Today i’m joined by Marko Papuckovski, founder of Humanli Wellness to discuss the 5 keys to unlocking excellent health.
 
The beauty of what Marko presents is that anyone can adopt these 5 things almost immediately. I’m not saying they’re easy, but they are simple. And if you can start to address these areas in your life, you will see it reflected in your health and vitality.
 
Get your notepad ready for this one.
 
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Sam grew up in the rough streets of Sydneys Inner City Redfern and Glebe, and like most in that situation, experienced his fair share of crime and trauma. Through his youth, Sam would come to know first hand the inequalities of the Australian legal justice system, and develop a drive to address glaring issues within that system.
Sam earned his masters in Criminology, and has worked extensively as a social worked and government consultant. He is now the CEO and founder of Impact Policy, a consulting firm he established with the goal drive fundamental change in government policy and organisational culture.
In todays chat we cover his personal journey, including systemic racism, trauma, cancer survival, social inequality and community development.
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We’re joined by Renee Lynch, Naturopath and Womens Fertility Specialist, to talk about optimising reproductive health. Renee holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy).
In this chat Renee explains how the menstrual cycle can affect women who are training hard in the gym. She also goes into healthy considerations for all women in the gym, not just those who are looking to get pregnant. This was an enlightening chat for Paul and myself – plenty of quality takeaways for the men out there too.
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Injury comes for us all, and you need someone on your side for when that time comes… Having a trusted therapist is invaluable, but how do you find a good one?
And what about the different types of therapist – do you go for a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath, or one of the many other types of specialists out there?
I’m joined by Nick Batger, my personal Physiotherapist of many years, to discuss finding the right therapist. We talk about Nicks personal experience with injury and sport, and how that’s enriched his approach to helping his clients. We also unpack some of the common throwaway statements you might have heard from health therapists, such as ‘weak core’ or ‘inactive glutes’, and why these statements are generally complete BS.
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We dish out our best tips for more gains! Crossfit, outdoors, group classes – however you’re doing your training, following this advice will accelerate your progress.
Pauly are I are joined by Jungle Botany Tribesman Cheyne Neighbour, to discuss simple ways you can get more from your training. We go beyond the standard tips around training volume, macros, best exercises etc, to uncover some of the less explored aspects of a successful training journey.
We talk on the following points:

* Be OK with putting parts of your training on ice at times
* Don’t try to do it all at once
* Always have a plan (and follow it)
* Seek guidance whenever possible
* Take a long term view

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I’m joined by Grant Barlow, Jiu jitsu black belt and owner of Synergy Move Nourish and Synergy Jiu Jitsu. We obviously have jiu jitsu and gyms in common, but neither of those topics get a mention today. We dive into a broad ranging chat about using psychedelics, CBD and marijuana use, free will and its place in our lives, dictatorships and more.
This was an extremely interesting conversation to have. I hope it gets you thinking.
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Pauly and I discuss the ins and out of writing your own training program, versus following someone else’s. A conversation which came about since Paul decided he needed his own coach. The second half of this this episode is where I go on an epic rant about the big gym i’ve visited a few times recently. I believe there’s one thing in particular that big commercial gyms do a terrible job of, and we drill right down into that today.
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In this episode I talk strength with DJ Murakami, better known as Strongcamps. DJ is famous for lifting random, often obscenely heavy objects in a variety of ways. He trains his bite and his neck, lifts huge stones, shopping trolleys, and barbells in ways you wont see in your typical gym. We dive into DJs training journey, and what led him to the beliefs he has today. We also discuss psychedelics, coaching and his hit instagram side-hustle account – Movebois.
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In todays episode Paul and I take a walk down memory lane, to review some of the worst jobs we’ve ever had. We’re talking 23 hours shifts and horrible bosses in the film industry, ill-fitting suits, sales gigs we were grossly unprepared for, and more!  We detail some of the unfulfilling, fascinating, and unique experiences we’ve been lucky enough to have over the years. Please enjoy!
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I’m joined by Phaon Phipat, teacher, movement enthusiast and creator of the Passive Hang Podcast and Youtube channel. We talk about how Phaon started his podcast, and how it’s led him to expand his own movement perspective. We dive into how his own movement journey has been the catalyst to start a community of his own and become a teacher in his own rite.
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Thomas Emerson is the owner and operator of Praksis, a movement-focussed gym in Canberra, Australia.
Over the years our gyms have shared coaches and practitioners, though Thomas and I have never met.
Meeting for the first time today on the show, we discussed how Thomas built, and now runs his gym. We explore Thomas’ transition from a movement practitioner to a gym owner, and the hurdles he has encountered along this path.
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Today we’re joined by Australia’s most highly qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach – Clint Hill – to talk coaches education and the future of fitness. Clint has been a friend of the show (and our gym) for many years and was in fact my first PT manager when I set foot into an inner-city Anytime Fitness many years ago. Clint is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things fitness. He runs his own PT certification courses, and mentorship program for coaches who are looking to excel.
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Rikki Gilbey founded WAW Handplanes, a company which makes handplanes for body surfing out of reclaimed ocean plastics. Starting out in his garage making each plane from timber, Rikki has been able to build his business while growing the bodysurfing community and remove waste from the ocean at the same time. However it hasn’t been without hurdles…
In this chat we explore How Rikki built his business, and what obstacles he’s encountered along the way.
Combining entrepreneurship and passion to create a better future – this is a story of a most noble dream of any startup business.
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Today we’re joined by Danny Clayton –
Sydney media personality, DJ, unstoppable hype man and esteemed Jungle Brothers tribesman. We talk about Dannys return from breaking his back, to being able to deadlift 150kg and building a body that was capable of keeping up with his fast paced lifestyle. We also dive into how Danny manages his training schedule with his busy social and work life.
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Joey and Paul discuss the 5 key principles you need to understand in order to make the greatest gains in bodyweight strength training. Regardless of what level you’re at, having a grasp of these will help you get the best return on your efforts. We cover:

* What makes bodyweight training so good?
* Range of motion
* How to progress (or regress)
* Time under tension
* The use of spotting or assistance

We hope this episode helps you reach new heights in your strength training.

 
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Shona is an author, ex gymnast, yoga teacher, personal trainer and strength enthusiast. She’s widely known for her online training program – the Vertue Method, as well as her strong social media following where she peddles high-quality fitness and health content.
Shona first made an appearance on the show back in September 2020 for episode 77, where she went in depth on the topic of maintaining a healthy relationship with social media: Listen To Episode 77
In this episode we talk deeply with Shona about Women’s Strength Training. She shares her best insights on what it takes to be successful when setting out on a strength journey as a woman, as well as what some of the less discussed benefits of strength training are. This conversation took some wild, and exciting turns. It was a hell of a chat. I’ll say nothing more of it so that you can discover it all for yourself. 
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Want To Upgrade Your Exercise Arsenal?
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This 2 day workshop, run out of our gym Jungle Brothers in Sydney, will take you through the foundational exercises we use to build strong humans. Covering Bodyweight Strength, Mobility, Movement and Weight Lifting, you will learn our integrative approach to combining these 4 key areas for optimal results.
Whether you’re a coach looking to upgrade knowledge, or a gym-enthusiast looking for new material, you will gain a huge amount from this workshop.
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Jess Frazer is a Jiu Jitsu black belt and a pioneer of Australian women’s Jiu Jitsu through her organisation Australian Girls In Gi.  
Jess first appeared on the show back in episode 66 Where we spoke in depth about her journey to Black belt. An inspiring chat, make sure you check that out if you haven’t already: Listen here
In todays episode we talk about:

How to thrive in a tough martial art like BJJ
Jess’ views on when its time to quit the sport you love
* And how to strategise for success and longevity

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TECH ISSUE UPDATE:
We’ve had some issues lately with our show on iTunes and Google. We’ve ended up with a duplicate show on those platforms, and for most of our listeners they would be subscribed to the old show, which hasn’t been updating. Our Spotify listing is all good! This has been a frustrating issue but I am hoping to have it involved within a week (wish me luck). I apologise for any inconvenience to you.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Movement Workshop May 14-15 – Learn the foundation exercises we use here in our gym. For Coaches and training-enthusiasts. Details and Booking here
Coaches Intensive June 18-19 – Learn the key skill sets to be a world class coach and build a successful PT business. Details and Booking here

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Todays chat is all about training injuries and what you can do to make the most of them. As you’ll learn in this episode (if you didn’t already know), they’re a part of the training journey.
Coach Tai recently copped a pretty decent ligament injury to his elbow and we discuss what his approach has been to keeping his training (and olympic dreams) alive while rehabbing the elbow.
Enjoy the chat.

Alan Thomspon’s DJ career ignited in 1992 when he played his first gig at the infamous Trade nightclub in London. Alan would go on to carve out a career for himself, becoming an International star in the House Music scene, holding residencies in London and Ibiza, in clubs such as Ministry Of Sound, Progress and Atelier.
 
His 27 year-strong career saw him perform for club-goers around the globe and he did it during a time when not many had walked the path before him. From leaning over the DJ booth watching Frankie Knuckles spin the decks to see how he did it, to the ‘summer of love’ in ’88 when house music and ecstasy first hit the UK scene, to wild parties in Spain and Paris – Alan takes us on one hell of a journey.
 
This story is one of excess and excitement, as much as it is discipline, hard work and doing what you love. I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did.
 
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Listen to Alan on Soundcloud
 
Get tix for Ministry Of Sound Testament: Warehouse Party
 
Get close to the Jungle Alliance
 
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Matt and Fi run a gym called Real body movement in Queensland, Australia, in a small-ish town called Gympie. 
 
Their gym combines bodyweight strength, kettlebells and Animal Flow into a collection of group classes, small group PT and private coaching. 
 
I’ve known these guys personally for ages. I’ve had the pleasure of working with them at one of my overseas retreats some years ago. They’ve also been regular visitors to Jungle Botany, and have even attended our Coaches intensive with three of their coaches just last year. 
 
It’s been really cool to watch their space evolve over the years. Building a unique gym that goes against the grain of mainstream fitness is no easy task. It’s obviously something we’re familiar with ourselves. 
 
So today we dove in what that journey has been like for Matt and Fi. 
 
Side note – Gympie was one of the many towns here on the east coast that’s been really badly affected by the recent flooding. Matt and Fi’s gym and home fared well, however many of their members and friends homes, and businesses, did not. Jungle Brother Teora, has also been affected by the floods. His gym was engulfed by water and his local community has been pretty devastated with many homes, schools and roads basically being destroyed. No doubt he will have some huge stories to tell once he’s able to get back on the show. 
 
Our heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by this worrying event. 
 
If you are in a position to help, here’s a few ways you can do so:
 
Aside from heading out to the affected areas and volunteering your time, there are ways to help support the affected communities. You can find links below to a few of the main organisations assisting those in need.
 
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Learn more about Real Body Movement
 
Follow Real Body Movement on Instagram
 
Donate to the Queensland SES
 
Donate to NSW SES
 
Donate to Vinnies
 
Donate to Red Cross
 

Sara Gross is a former ironman champion, founder and chief of Feisty Media, host of the Feisty Women’s Podcast, and a mum. 
 
Sarahs goal is to create an empowering culture for active women.
 
In this chat we dive into women’s performance. Sara talks about how much of sports and sports science has evolved at the exclusion of women, and the impact this has had on the culture of female performance. 
 
We also talk about the menstrual cycle and it’s impact on training, as well some of the unique considerations for women when it comes to nutrition. 
 
We try to cover the whole chat from both a coach and an individual perspective, so whether you’re a woman who’s wanting to improve your own training approach, or you’re a coach looking better understand your clients, you’ll find a bunch of good stuff in this episode. 
 
Listen to the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast
 
More info: Women’s Performance Summit
 
Follow Feisty Media on Instagram
 
Connect with the Jungle Alliance
 
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Workshops, seminars, summits – these fixtures of a Coaches ongoing education come in all shapes and sizes.
 
Having just come off a 5 day experience that wasn’t all that great, Paul and Dylan join Joey to talk about their recent experience, and what makes a great, or not-so-great educational event. We’ve been fortunate enough to attend many workshops over the years with teachers such as Ido Portal, Simonster and Fitness FAQs, as well as host many here at Jungle Brothers: Yuri Marmestein, Emmet Louis, Rafe Kelly and Mikael Kristiansen.
 
We’ve been privileged to see the range of unique approaches that each of these individuals take with their events. We’ve also learned a thing or two about what works, and what doesn’t.
 
Let this be a cautionary tale, or at the least, an entertaining chat.
 
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Visit Jungle Alliance website
 
Check out Jungle Brothers Gym
 
 

When it comes to finding the best methods of building strength and mobility, Emmet Louis aka The Splits Wizard, is the source.
 
In this episode we discuss Emmets perspectives on developing strength and mobility. He dives into how the development of coaching and ‘training’ over the centuries has landed us where we are today and details how, in some cases, looking back into the past can better inform our training approach today.
 
Check out the Handstand Factory
 
Check out Modern Methods of Mobility
 
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The potency of combining effective flexibility and strength training cannot be overstated…
 
Joey is joined by Lucas Aaron of ‘Range Of Strength’ to talk about getting strong. They dive into Lucas’ story, coming from competitive powerlifting and being forced him to look deeper into his physical training after suffering a serious injury. Lucas talks on how he he is now using that experience to help others build bodies that are, in his words, anti-fragile.
 
Lucas lays out his views on how to build supreme strength, including:
 

* Why strength and mobility are the same thing
* Mistakes newbies commonly make
* Why slow gains are often the best gains

 
Follow Lucas over on Instagram and check out his program here

 
Most of us get an icky feeling when we think of salespeople. But if your business is to succeed, you’ll need to become one.
Joey, Paul and Dylan discuss sales and why it’s an essential skill to master for your business. They break down why, as a coach or gym owner, you must have a good sales process. And also why it is that most of us feel creepy about ‘selling’ (and in turn, tend to do a bad job of it). Hilarious stories of sales chats in the gym gone horribly wrong, Dylans low conversion rate going door to door as a 19 year old, and more.
Dylan will be running the sales workshop in this weekends Coaches Intensive here at Jungle Brothers. This is the course we run to help small gym owners and coaches thrive in a competitive industry. If you’d like more information on the course contact joey@junglebrothers.com
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From choosing the right location, to putting a sign out the front, to dealing with landlords – we discuss the essential items you need to think about when building your gym…
Filled with plenty of stories of mistakes the boys made when building the initial Jungle Brothers gym, and paralleled with Tee’s journey building Jungle Ballina right now. Heaps of value in this one whether you’re building a gym, or any business that needs a physical location.
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Working as a PT seems swish, right? The reality is much different…
The statistics show the vast majority of Personal Trainers will not survive beyond 18 months. In this episode we review what the journey has been like for us. We identify the key pitfalls and what measures we’ve taken to overcome them.
 
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