Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I dive into strategies for maintaining workout consistency even when motivation is low. I share personal experiences and client stories to illustrate how progress in fitness can happen regardless of emotional state.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Start with small, manageable workout goals to build momentum.

✅ Deload workouts when needed to avoid burnout.

✅ Revisit and realign fitness goals to stay on track.

✅ Make workouts more enjoyable with cozy cardio, socializing, or switching up routines.

✅ Practice self-compassion and acceptance—show up and stay disciplined even when motivation dips.

Tune in to discover how to stay consistent and make progress even when motivation feels hard to find!

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

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• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Welcome to The Coaching Corner Podcast with Jayd Harrison, AKA Jaydigains!

In this episode, Jayd dives into the benefits of using resistance training machines in the gym — and why they can be a game-changer for building strength and muscle. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, machines offer stability, safety, and consistent resistance to help you train smarter and more effectively.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why resistance training machines are ideal for muscle building and injury prevention
• How to adjust machines to fit your body for maximum comfort and effectiveness

Key machines to target each muscle group, including:

• Leg Press – Build powerful legs with controlled range of motion
• Hack Squat – Improve quad and glute strength
• Leg Extension & Curl – Isolate the quads and hamstrings
• Chest Press – Develop upper body pushing strength
• Lat Pull Down – Strengthen your back and improve posture
• Seated Row – Build back thickness and strength
• Shoulder Press – Boost shoulder strength and stability
• Pec Deck – Target chest isolation for muscle definition
• Hip Abduction/Adduction – Strengthen hip stabilizers
• Cable Machine – Versatility for total body training

🏋️ Pro Tip: Adjust the machine settings to fit your body and control the range of motion to maximize gains and reduce injury risk.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Visit Jaydigains.com for more workout plans and exercise tutorials
• Watch on Youtube
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Downloadable Workout Plans
• Gains Club Membership

🎯 Tune in next week for more expert tips to help you crush your fitness goals!

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 strategies for sticking to your diet plan.

The most common reasons people struggle to stick to their diet plans are things like perfectionism, emotional eating, and time constraints. In this episode, I share some practical tips to overcome these obstacles, including:

• how to track your food intake effectively
• planning meals ahead
• meal prepping

I also talk about ways to better manage your macronutrient intake to maximize your protein and reduce excessive carbohydrate and fat consumption.

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

Sponsors/Affiliate Links:

• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast.

In this episode, I'm sharing 5 ways to alleviate back pain by strengthening your core and improving your posture. Poor posture and weak core muscles can lead to common injuries such as disc problems and muscle strains, especially as you get older. But you can reduce the risk of these things by doing core-strengthening exercises like:

• Spinal stability (planks, bird dogs, dead bugs, & balance training)
• Spinal flexion & extension (cat-cows, crunches, supermans)
• Thoracic rotation (t-spine rotation, woodchops, twist crunches)
• Hip extension & glute-strengthening exercises (bridges, kickbacks, hip thrusts)

In addition to exercising the muscles around your spine, it's also important to be aware of your posture throughout the day. Maintaining an active lifestyle can also improve your core strength and posture. For more detailed workout plans and exercise tutorials, check out my website jaydigains.com, and my YouTube channel.

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Show Notes & Transcript
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

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• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about how to strengthen your grip to lift heavier weights.

In my over 10 years as a fitness coach, I’ve found that grip strength is the number one limiting factor for many exercisers in doing deadlifts. I’ve found a lot of success, however, by having my clients practice a variety of pulling and hanging exercises, which I discuss in the episode.

This discussion in this episode was recorded while I was live on my Twitch channel for my weekly fitness stream. Make sure to follow or subscribe to me at Twitch.tv/jaydigains so you can participate in future discussions!

I’d also love to have you in the Gains Club membership! Each week I post new content to help you improve your health and fitness--including meal plans, workout routines, fat loss tips, recipes, and more. Click here sign up!

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

Sponsors/Affiliate Links:

• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I talk about what to expect when you enter into a bulk phase in your fitness.

Bulk phases are periods of time when you focus on building muscle by eating a calorie surplus (i.e., more than their maintenance level of calories). In combination with an exercise plan focused on hypertrophy, bulk periods can maximize muscle growth within a relatively short period of time (as opposed to eating a maintenance or deficit amount of calories every day).

Many people, however, are reluctant to try doing a bulk phase out of fear that it will undo the progress that they’ve made in their fat loss journey. In this episode, I give some tips for bulking in a way that minimizes fat storage, allowing you to put as much of the extra energy you’re eating toward muscle gains as possible.

This discussion in this episode was recorded while I was live on my Twitch channel for my weekly fitness stream. Make sure to follow or subscribe to me at Twitch.tv/jaydigains so you can participate in future discussions!

I’d also love to have you in the Gains Club! Each week I post new content to help you improve your health and fitness--including meal plans, workout routines, fat loss tips, recipes, and more. Click here to sign up!

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

Sponsors/Affiliate Links:

• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, we’re talking all about how to fuel your gains before you train.

What you eat before exercising significantly impacts your performance and energy levels during your workouts. On the one hand, eating the wrong thing before you train (or too close to the start of your workout) can leave you feeling sluggish and nauseated while you exercise. On the other hand, not eating at all can lead to low energy, underperformance, and even dizziness or increased risk of passing out (not good 🙅‍♀️).

In this podcast episode, I give some guidelines on what to eat before you train. When deciding what to eat before your workouts, you need to consider the timing of your meal relative to your workout:

• If you are eating 2 hours or more before a workout, eat a normal meal following the healthy plate model. This should include a balanced mix of vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.
• For meals within the two-hour to 30-minute window before a workout, prioritize easily digestible carbohydrates and a moderate amount of lean protein (10-25 grams).
• If you’re eating within the 30-minute window before your workout, keep it to easily digestible carbohydrates (like fruit or gummy snacks) and avoid fat and too much protein

Also be sure to drink plenty of water before your workouts to give your body the hydration it needs to perform its best.

Check out my collection of pre-workout snacks that I created for my Gains Club members. You can download a PDF of the recipe collection to keep in your kitchen whenever you need a quick and nutritious pre-workout snack.

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Read More: Pre-Workout Snack Recipe Collection
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

Sponsors/Affiliate Links:

• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I give some tips for navigating a stage of your fitness journey called the “recomp.”

A recomp is a period of time when your body both burns fat and builds muscle, changing your body composition. During a recomp, the scale may not show significant changes, which can be mentally challenging for those who are used to tracking progress through weight loss.

It can be easy to assume that you have stopped making progress. But in this episode, I outline nine signs of progress to look for while you’re in a recomp, such as changes in body measurements, clothing fit, muscle definition, stable or fluctuating scale numbers, increased energy, improved workout recovery, visible progress in photos, reduced body fat percentage, and better health markers like resting heart rate and cholesterol levels.

If you’re struggling to see your progress while in a recomp, I also give some tips for keeping yourself motivated in your fitness journey while the scale doesn’t move.

For additional support, consider joining the Gains Club membership on my website! I post new content every week for improving your health and fitness--including meal plans, workout routines, fat loss tips, recipes, and more. Check out jaydigains.com to sign up.

Links:

• Learn More: 9 Signs You're In a Recomp
• Watch on Youtube
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership
• Fitness Journals

Sponsors/Affiliate Links:

• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I talk about whether or not going on a cleanse or detox might be right for your body.

To burn fat and get healthy, the most important thing to do is to nourish your body through consistent, healthy eating habits. Short term extreme diets often lead to temporary weight loss due to water loss and dehydration, which can ultimately harm your metabolism and overall health. Instead of taking drastic measures like not eating for a week, I advocate for making gradual, sustainable changes to daily food choices to support long-term fat loss and health goals.

The key is to balance enjoyable foods within a generally healthy diet, avoiding the mentality of deprivation.

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

Sponsors/Affiliate Links:

• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)

Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I give 9 tips for relieving tight, stiff muscles.

Muscle tightness is a common issue that can be caused by various factors like exercise, stress, poor posture, and inactivity. In this podcast, I discuss effective strategies to relieve muscle tightness. Key recommendations include prioritizing a proper warm-up with moderate-intensity cardio and dynamic stretches, using self-myofascial release techniques like foam rolling and lacrosse balls, staying hydrated, maintaining a nutritious diet, incorporating movement throughout the day, ensuring adequate rest and sleep, and utilizing heat or cold therapy. Additionally, seeking professional help for massage or assisted stretching and addressing the root causes of muscle tightness (such as poor posture or exercise technique) are also super important. For more detailed guidance, including video tutorials, check out my membership site at jaydigains.com.

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Read More: How to Relieve Tight Muscles
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

Sponsors/Affiliate Links:

• Legion Athletics Supplements: Use code Jaydigains to get 20% off for new customers - Double loyalty points for returning customers)