The Shredded Show

If you want to get in the best shape of your life and want to push how far you can go, one of the best things you can do is book a photoshoot. Charlie connects with one of the elite coaches in CJ Coaching and the owner of Prima Fitness, Matt Williams. They exchange views about the perks of doing a photoshoot and the process one goes through before the shoot. Matt also expresses the importance of explaining the process to the people around you. Plus, he shares the different concerns his clients ask him. Doing a photo shoot is a strange environment but, the more you come prepared and the more you have a game plan, that is always beneficial.

“It’s not about being narcissistic; it’s about self-confidence and a sense of achievement and having pride in something you really excelled at.”

-  Matt Williams

In this episode:

• Biggest mistake that people do when doing a photoshoot
  
• How Matt starts the training with his clients
  
• Let’s talk about water and carb manipulation
  
• Tanning, shaving, and everything else you should prepare
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Matt Williams:

• Website - https://www.primafitness.uk/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mwpt22/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/primafitness_coach
  
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/primamatt
  
• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-williams-ba-hons-629bb1a8/
  
• Free Home Workout - https://freetrainingguide.net/supplement-guide1604686018268
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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If you want to get in the best shape of your life and want to push how far you can go, one of the best things you can do is book a photoshoot. Charlie connects with one of the elite coaches in CJ Coaching and the owner of Prima Fitness, Matt Williams. They exchange views about the perks of doing a photoshoot and the process one goes through before the shoot. Matt also expresses the importance of explaining the process to the people around you. Plus, he shares the different concerns his clients ask him. Doing a photo shoot is a strange environment but, the more you come prepared and the more you have a game plan, that is always beneficial.

“It’s not about being narcissistic; it’s about self-confidence and a sense of achievement and having pride in something you really excelled at.”

-  Matt Williams

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Resources:

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Today, Charlie is joined by the head coach for females in CJ Coaching, Jade Simmons. She has been a personal trainer for over ten years and does one on one coaching. They talk about everything that affects females and their fitness journeys. Jade looks back as she shares the reason for what made her get into fitness and training. She follows up her story with the main concern her clients ask her help with and why it is important to track your menstrual cycle. By the end of the episode, Jade imparts her #1 tip on how you can be successful in your fat loss journey. When you feel strong, overall, you feel better.

“Carbs are not bad. It’s not the carb, it’s the amount you’re having.”

-  Jade Simmons

In this episode:

• The tragic accident that turned Jade’s world upside down
  
• Dealing with belly fat concerns from clients
  
• How the menstrual cycle affects emotional eating
  
• Jade’s #1 tip for all the females who want to crush it in the gym
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Jade Simmons:

• Website - https://www.simmonsfit.co.uk/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/simmonsfit/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simmons_fitness
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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Are you setting yourself up for failure or success? For anyone whose goal is losing that extra chunk of weight or body fat, did you know that you can have any food that you want? You don’t need to deprive yourself five days of the week and then reward yourself over the weekend by having a cheat day. All you need is to have accountability for your actions. In this short episode, Charlie scrutinizes cheat meals and how that is affecting your progress. He gives away practical tips on how you can still enjoy the foods that you want while also making progress. When you have your next free meal, try and keep it to single-ingredient foods that are healthy, good quality, and not highly processed. Plus, click the link below to book your FREE strategy call

“The reality is a cheat day in particular is the most stupid you can actually do.”

-  Charlie Johnson

In this episode:

• Are you setting yourself up for failure?
  
• Implementing the one free meal approach
  
• Have your cheat meal at the end of the day
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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High-Intensity Interval Training was made popular in the 2010s and is still widely practiced in a lot of gyms. In this episode, Charlie expresses the benefits and drawbacks of doing HIIT cardio, especially if your goal is losing body fat. Tune in as he uncovers the truth behind the effects of adapting HIIT in your workout routine if you want to lose fat. Plus, find out why he suggests LISS over HIIT. We have to focus on looking at the bigger picture and what actually really matters here. The key to this is making sure that you have the correct overall nutrition plan for your goals.

“In a pure fat loss phase, HIIT is not something I would generally use huge amounts of.”

-  Charlie Johnson

In this episode:

• Several benefits in doing HIIT cardio
  
• Its negative impact on your recovery
  
• How to factor HIIT cardio into your workouts
  
• What drives fat loss?
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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Setting yourself up for success and not putting yourself in an environment where you eat like a dick is an important aspect of your training and nutrition. In today’s episode, Charlie sits down with one of the elite coaches at CJ Coaching, nutritionist Jake Murphy. They give a rundown of how you can avoid eating like a dick. Plus, Jake gives details about why you should have moderation in your diet and the importance of accountability. He also mentions helpful ways to avoid risking your progress.

“The best diet for you is the one that you can stick to, not anyone else’s.”

-  Jake Murphy

In this episode:

• You can not out train a bad diet
  
• People think the weekend is a deserved break
  
• You have to be selfish to be selfless
  
• What you should avoid to stop jeopardizing your progress
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Jake Murphy:

• Website - https://jm-nutrition.wixsite.com/coaching
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jakemurphynutrition
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakemurphynutrition/
  
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-murphy-nutrition-4370311a3/
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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Here is a quick guide to what NOT to do when you are working out in the gym. Charlie enumerates a few things he has noticed that people mostly do when they’re in the gym, and as a result, are wasting their time and not getting any results. Listen in to what sub-optimal work you should be avoiding. Plus, get some tips and tricks that you can implement when you hit the gym tomorrow! If you are ready to maximize your potential in terms of training and get actual results fast, hit the link below to book your free call or drop Charlie a message on Instagram with the word PODCAST and tell him what you want to achieve.

“If you can’t do something, then you must do it. There’s a reason why you can’t do it. Once you fix this, your progress will literally fly.”

-  Charlie Johnson

In this episode:

• Doing warmups versus activating and preparing your muscles
  
• Stop doing stupid exercises
  
• People move weight way too quickly
  
• Don’t be a sheep
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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One of the most asked questions Charlie gets in his DMs is how to lose belly fat. Today, Charlie identifies six ways to lose that stubborn belly fat! He also mentions the top reasons for what increases body fat. Get a pen and paper ready to jot down these secrets and achieve that body you’ve always wanted. Plus, there will be a free spot on the Shreddin8 Program for an entire year that’s worth £300k if you share this episode in your stories. Tag Charlie, and he’ll choose a winner at the end of the month.

“There’s nothing wrong with having a little belly fat. But from a health point of view, it is advisable to remove visceral fat especially around the organs which causes a huge amount of issues.”

-  Charlie Johnson

In this episode:

• Several reasons that increase your body fat
  
• The value of identifying your WHY
  
• Consistency and eating a clean diet are important factors
  
• Don’t be too hard on yourself
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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What will you care about in ten years? The way to look at things in the context of life is, will this problem still matter in 5 minutes? In 5 hours? In 5 days? In 5 weeks? In 5 months? In 5 years? If it’s not going to matter in 5 months or 5 years, then it probably is not that important. In this episode, Charlie shares his thoughts on the positive and great impact of having a good relationship with yourself and why you should focus on building healthy and sustainable habits long-term. We need to think about the long-run and not for the short-term. This game is forever.

“The body you have right now is the vehicle you have for life.”

-  Charlie Johnson

In this episode:

• The importance of having a good relationship with yourself
  
• What is it that you want in 5 years’ time?
  
• 4 phases to maximize a client’s fitness to get world-class results
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• Sculpting8 - https://sculptin8.com/welcome
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_TVSETtwjxuAvn-AOqifQ
  

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This is a quick guide on knowing what the three evil E’s that affect your fitness and fat loss journey. Charlie gives a rundown on why Expectations, Emotions, and Expenses are the three things you should be wary of, and he also discusses the importance of accountability. Tune in to know how to avoid these three evil things to become the best version of you.

“Life is a game of skill acquisition. The quicker you can learn and utilize those skills, the quicker you can benefit from them.”

-  Charlie Johnson

In this episode:

• The importance of having the right expectations
  
• Negative emotions hold you back from creating the right habits
  
• People spend their money on the wrong things
  

Resources:

• Men’s Program Shreddin8 - www.shreddin8.com
  
• CJ Shredding Squad FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cjoaching
  
• FREE Abs Training Course - https://cj8weekshred.com/freeabguide
  
• Book Your  FREE Six Pack Strategy Call Here - https://cjtransformations.com/application
  

Connect with Charlie Johnson:

• Website - https://www.charliejohnsonfitness.com/
  
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CharlieJohnsonFitness/
  
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnsonfitness
  

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