Plunkett Fitness Project

Plunkett Fitness Project

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Plunkett Fitness Project episodes

  • Picking the right people.
    In today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan go over 3 topics. They start by discussing the importance of choosing and properly vetting a coach that you trust. And just as importantly, sticking to the plan that they create for you. After that Jamie gives practical advice to the parents of high school athletes and how to help their children build discipline, avoid injury and win on the field. They wrap up today’s episode discussing the importance of choosing the people you surround yourself with in all aspects of life, and especially as it pertains to having a supportive core group of people around you when you’re pursuing fitness and nutrition based goals.
    39 min
  • Success

    On this episode Jamie and Ryan dive headfirst into what it takes to be successful. They discuss the difference between “saying” and “doing” and the difference between doing a job with pride and just doing it good enough to check the box that it’s done. Jamie discusses the importance of quality over quantity as it pertains to weight and strength training. They finish by talking about bariatric surgeries and the biggest issues that they see with looking at this as a silver bullet for quick weight loss.

    58 min
  • Perspective
    The theme of today’s podcast is perspective. Jamie starts out by talking about the importance of having a positive mindset and focusing on the fact that there are people in the world that are starving to death- and they would give anything for the opportunity to be in the position where many of us are, where in order to  achieve our goals we have to eat non-processed foods, go to the gym regularly, etc…    He then tackles the issue of many people claiming to struggle with anxiety in America. Jamie shares his philosophy that putting in 100% effort will often cure anxiety. He also shares the fact that giving anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift that you have in life, and while it may be difficult, if you stop distracting yourself with BS, and are honest with yourself, both your mindset and quality of life will improve.
    30 min
  • Whatever it takes.
    On today’s Podcast Jamie and Ryan begin with an Arnold Schwarzenegger quote about reaching his goals and the importance of that to him. Jamie discusses the sacrifices he has made and continues to make and why those sacrifices are not only necessary but also completely worth it in the end.    Jamie then talks about the importance of giving 100% effort when pursuing a goal, and the importance to following your plan to a T. They go on to discuss personal responsibility and how important it is to be honest with yourself in order to reach not only your goals as it pertains to health and nutrition but in life as well.
    33 min
  • What’s your Routine?
    In todays podcast Jamie is joined by Ryan and the main focus of the discussion is the importance of creating a routine and building systems in order to effectively accomplish your fitness goals.   They talk about measurement, optimization and their links to achievement. They close with a story about Macy’s removing so-called “fat-shaming” flat ware from their stores.
    42 min
  • The Prevention Episode
    In today’s episode Jamie and Ryan start out discussing the cost of strength training and how it compares to insurance deductibles. Jamie dives deep into the “if it fits in your macros” principles and points out some flaws in that ideology. They go on to discuss the importance of the sleep, nutrition and managing stress so as to reduce inflammation and arthritis that many people struggle with on a day to day basis.
    22 min
  • You're Not Broken.

    On today’s episode Jamie talks about some of the issues that he runs into with clients and potential clients telling him that their doctors have told them not to perform certain exercises. He also stresses the importance of looking at surgery as an absolute last resort. Before agreeing to go under the knife, make sure that you’ve made the changes in your own life that can counter act some of the issues you’re facing without surgery. He also goes on to share a story of a new client who has been working with another gym & supplement store in town for 5 years, and while she was in good health, she felt like she had plateaued. He was shocked to learn that in the last 5 years she hadn’t been told the things that he tells clients during their first meeting, and in less than a month she has had drastic results when adapting to his plan.

    52 min
  • Everyone on Social Media is an Expert

    On today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan dive into social media and some of the misinformation that is spread on different social media platforms as it pertains to the health and fitness industry. 

     

    They address a recent comment on a post on the Plunkett Fitness Facebook page regarding weight loss and a caloric deficit as well as comments that some of Jamie’s clients are receiving on their personal pages when posting footage from their workouts. 

     

    Jamie also shares a story about a local fitness club owner who doesn’t let his clients know that aside from the class that he teaches, he lifts weights 3-4 times a week as well unless they specifically ask him.

    35 min
  • Training vs. Working Out
    On this episode Jamie talks about the difference between “going to gym class” or being active and actually training with a purpose. Jamie and Ryan take a deep dive into a blog post from the spot athletics dot com.    They then dispelled another fresh batch of misinformation that is being perpetuated by a large supplement supply store - this time Jamie heard an advertisement by a local radio personality in KC talking about certain supplements “supercharging” her metabolism.    They closed out the podcast with Jamie giving an update of the summer challenge that is currently happening at Plunkett Fitness.
    38 min
  • The Truth about Resting Metabolism

    On today’s episode Jamie and Ryan begin by discussing the Summer Weightloss Challenge that is going on at Plunkett Fitness. Then Jamie gets into the nitty gritty of the nutrition and fitness plan that he lays out for everyone who participates in his challenges as well as his clients in general. He goes on to explain the science behind resting metabolism and he dispels rumors that pertain to steady state cardio and your resting metabolism.

    38 min

About Plunkett Fitness Project

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Are you ready for the straight truth on strength training, nutrition and fat loss, as well as a insiders point of view on the fitness industry as a whole? Jamie Plunkett is a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist, a 15 year fitness industry veteran, an entrepreneur and owner of Plunkett Fitness in Overland Park, KS.