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,… Continue reading What The Film Industry Taught Us About Running Gyms

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… Continue reading The 7 Laws Of Playlist Creation

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… Continue reading You’re Probably Being Held Back By Imposter Syndrome

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… Enjoy! Own your own Jungle Alliance Gym Follow Joey Follow Pauly

Don’t sleep on this one… COACHES COURSE THIS MONTH! February 24-25 at Jungle Ballina This is the course for those who want to work in our gyms, and become leaders in the fitness game. Get 20% off when you enroll before the 21st! Use the code LETSGO at checkout CLICK HERE TO ENROLL   We… Continue reading How Fight Lift Move Evolved

“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… Continue reading You Don’t Have Systems And That’s Why You’re Struggling

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… Continue reading Exercise Progression: Our Approach To Scaling Strength & Movement Training

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… Continue reading The JA Origin Story

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… Follow Jungle Cabarita… Continue reading Joey’s Discovery During His First Visit To Jungle Cabarita Beach