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Jacked Girl University
This is the podcast for women who want to get lean and jacked but who struggle with perfectionist tendencies and would love to have a little more fun playing this game we call getting jacked. Aimee is a personal trainer, online coach and qualified sports nutritionist with more than 9 years industry experience.
Episodes
Jacked Girl University106 - Deficit wrap up and thoughts going into maintenance
In today’s episode I go through a quick wrap up of my deficit phase and speak to a few points that you haven’t seen me speak to on social media. They include…
Jacked Girl University105 - What I do when I can’t be bothered
I don’t know about you but there are a lot of days I just cannot be bothered. However, I also know I’m not a magician and I’ll need to do the work required to…
Jacked Girl University104 - I overate in my deficit phase. This is what I did in response
In this episode I touch on two points. The main one is an insight into how I responded to a situation where I consumed more than my targets. And spoiler alert…
Jacked Girl University103 - Something better than “listen to your body”
Listen to your body can get confused for following the path laid out by your initial thoughts on a matter. But when it comes to being an adult, this would…
Jacked Girl University102 - Fitness influencers, mental health and the myth of perfect
This week I saw a video of a fitness influencer who said that her job was destroying her mental health. One of the biggest points she made was that the pursuit…
Jacked Girl University101 - Overcoming the fear of maintenance calories
Feel like you’ve been banging your head against a brick wall with your physique progress even though you’ve been in a deficit for ages? It could be time for…
Jacked Girl University100 - This one question will help you make better decisions with your training, nutrition and lifestyle
Any good coach appreciates that working towards physique outcomes is not black and white and the process is thick with nuance. Any athlete knows that it can be…
Jacked Girl University99 - “I’ve finished my deficit, now what?”
No one wants to have put in all the hard work required to lose fat only to gain it all back. Equally, no one wants to have to exist on low calories for the…
Jacked Girl University98 - The pain cave
This is a concept I heard from elite utlramarathon runner Courtney Dauwalter who’s done some truly epic shit. Before I heard her coin this phrase, it was a…
Jacked Girl University97 - Ozempic
Are weight loss drugs the panacea of the future or do we really want something else? In this episode I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of what life might…
Jacked Girl University96 - The recipe for female physique transformation
Have you ever felt like you saw the most progression with your physique and in the gym in the first few months you started lifting? But maybe not so much…
Jacked Girl University95 - How this new mum lost 9kg’s and hit squat, bench and deadlift PB’s
This is a client case study episode for one of my client’s who was not only able to achieve substantial fat loss but also improve her strength at the same…
Jacked Girl University94 - The price you pay for physique results
Everything comes at a cost and in today’s episode I’m laying it all out on the table. Regardless of whether your goals related to gaining or losing weight…
Jacked Girl University93 - How to use growth phases to maximise your physique potential with Kathleen Dinnigan
This week I’m joined by FMG competitor and online coach Kathleen Dinnigan to give you the 411 on growing phases. We talk about how to do them well, common…
Jacked Girl University92 - Client case study: From underweight to healthy, jacked and thriving
My client has been able to build muscle, get stronger and release food fears in our work together over the last 12+ months In this episode I take you through…
Jacked Girl University91 - Perfectionism, mental health and stretch goals
Today I’m coming to you as both coach and bestie to talk about overcoming perfectionism. I take you through 2 different clients of mine who are currently at…
Jacked Girl University90 - 4 things you need to know before starting your first growth phase
It’s one thing to list out all of the practical steps you need to undertake to build muscle but it’s an entirely different beast do actually navigate the…
Jacked Girl University89 - 10 Rules for a fresh start
With 8 years of training experience under my belt, I reflected on the lessons I’ve learnt around progression, consistency and enjoyment when it comes to the…
Jacked Girl University88 - The Gym girlie 2024 reset
In this episode I take you through 3 phases to reflect on this year, set your intentions, goals and actions for next year and finally practically implement…
Jacked Girl University87 - How to bring up a lagging body part
Are you having trouble building muscle for a specific body part? In this episode I take you through the basic components of muscle growth in the most practical…
Jacked Girl University86 - Your end of the year pep talk
Would you love to wake up on new years day having nailed the last 2 months of the year and feel accomplished? In this episode I take you through the way I’m…
Jacked Girl University85 - How to combine macro tracking and meal planning for a bulletproof nutrition strategy
Does your nutrition feel complicated? And like there’s too many rules to be able to implement anything consistently whilst also enjoying your time with family…
Jacked Girl University84 - The Type A gals guide to getting through performance setbacks
Have you ever gone through rough periods of training before you feel like you’re not making the progress you anticipated? But do you also know that you expect…
Jacked Girl University83 - Your period, physique and performance progress
A massive blind spot for women when it comes to their physique and performance progress is a lack of understanding of the impacts of fluctuation hormones. In…
Jacked Girl University82 - Comparing your body and progress to other women
Whist comparison is a very human thing to do and it’s not always a negative, in the physique and performance space it can take a huge toll on not only your…
Jacked Girl University81 - All of the fat loss phase mistakes I’ve ever made and how I fixed them
ACCESS YOUR FREE CUT PHASE CHEAT SHEET DOWNLOAD HERE In this episode, I take you through 10 mistakes I made in the past when it comes to losing fat, and how I…
Jacked Girl University80 - The one percenters that will improve your training results
Ever wondered what more you could be doing to improve your training performance? In this episode I take you through all the little things that add up to help…
Jacked Girl University79 - Evolving your food mindset and finding food freedom
Recently I’ve received a bunch of DM’s seeking support with nutrition to support physique goals so I thought i’d record an episode going through a few of the…
Jacked Girl University78 - Behind the scenes of a first timers bikini comp and post show experience
In this episode my client Jess and I have a chat about all things first time competing. Jess talks us through her prep and show day experience as well as the…
Jacked Girl University77 - Post show recovery and how I’m approaching my next muscle building phase
I’m now 7 weeks post bikini comp and have recently started my next big muscle building phase. In this episode I talk you through how my post show period has…
Jacked Girl University76 - 4 hard truths about online business success
In this episode I take you through 4 ways you're holding yourself back from building the online business you want. If you’ve been setting the same goal of…
Jacked Girl University75 - Muscle, fat & weight gain in a growth phase
Wanna get jacked? In this episode I take you through the environment you need to setup to support muscle growth, then we hit the nerdy numbers. You’ll hear the…
Jacked Girl University74 - Cheat meals, reverse dieting, flexibility & social media. I’ve changed my mind
It’s been 6.5 years since I first stepped foot on the gym floor as a PT and boy oh boy have I, a) learnt a lot and also b) experienced a lot. This week I take…
Jacked Girl University73 - “I want” vs “I am”, how to use your identity to get better results
The idea for this podcast was spawned off the back of a conversation with my client Soph as well as my own recent competing experience and I tell ya, if there…
Jacked Girl University72 - Novice powerlifting reflections with client Soph
I have online client Sophie with me for today’s episode. We chat about her experience transitioning into powerlifting so far, recap her 2 comp days, what we’ve…
Jacked Girl University71 - How to sell without being salesy
Too many Personal Trainers freak out about selling, feeling like they’re annoying people or being skeazy. But here’s the thing, when we see incredible value in…
Jacked Girl University70 - My reflections on my own body image
In this episode I share with you how my body image has changed over time. I speak on the different thoughts and beliefs I hold about my body and why I think…
Jacked Girl University69 - Bikini Preps & Fat Loss Phases, The Truth You Need to Know
Does it all look so glamorous? The stage makeup the crystal encrusted bikini’s… but what’s it really like to go through a bikini prep? In this episode I share…
Jacked Girl University68 - How to book more sales consults this week
If you end each week with no leads, no new clients and are scratching your head as to what to do next this episode is for you. This week I take you through 9…
Jacked Girl University67 - Let’s have a D&M about weight gain
Unintentional or intentional weight gain can be really tricky to navigate. In this episode I wanted to open the chat up to talk about it because I know it’s a…
Jacked Girl University66 - How to optimise your schedule as an online coach
Do you struggle with time management? Between coaching on the gym floor, your own training, online clients and continued education, and no one overseeing it…
Jacked Girl University65 - The anatomy of a great training session
High quality training sessions get high quality performance and physique results BUT… great sessions involve more than just what you do in the session itself…
Jacked Girl University64 - Steal My Current Belief Practice
Let’s be real, results take effort & consistency over time. And your frame of reference for the way the world works, what you believe & expect of others, who…
Jacked Girl University63 - The 411 on the Glam Body Photoshoot
The Glam Body Photoshoot isn’t your standard fitness shoot. In this episode I let you in on the reason why the GB Photoshoot exists, what it means to me and…
Jacked Girl University62 - How using RIR in your programming will help you get more jacked
A quick episode today where I explain what RIR or reps in reserve is, how you can apply it practically in your own training sessions and why it’s a critical…
Jacked Girl University61 - Jess and I chat bikini comp prep and why you shouldn’t compete for fat loss
In this episode I chat with my online client Jess about her bikini comp prep experience so far. We talk about: How she was feeling going into prep and how…
Jacked Girl University60 - Judgment, imposter syndrome and failure, let’s talk about it
Everyone experiences uncomfortable feelings. Some say running your own business is the biggest personal development journey you could embark on In this episode…
Jacked Girl University59 - What it’s *really* like to leave body image BS behind
There’s a lot of talk about body confidence, especially on social media, but from what I’ve seen, not much tangible evidence of what it’s actually like to…
Jacked Girl University58 - Your 6 figure business strategy for 2023
Who wants to spend another year putting out content weekly and seeing nothing in return? Not you I bet! In this episode I go through the foundational pillars…
Jacked Girl University57 - How my clients built muscle, hit PB’s, let go of food anxiety & fell in love with their body
In this episode, I take a look at the commonalities between all of my clients who are achieving the goals they set out and being the woman they want to be. I…
Jacked Girl University56 - The mindset of physique success
The four most common problems I see getting in the way of high achieving women achieving physique success are perfectionism, body image, achievement and…
Jacked Girl University55 - Biz chats: 3 ways to upgrade your content for more and better lead gen
You know what’s a total drainer? Feeling like you have to show up every single day on socials to sustain your business. The great news is not only do you not…
Jacked Girl University54 - 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Take Advice from Competitors
From undisclosed eating disorders, PED’s, sponsorships to varying levels of education and more. In this episode I dive into 5 things you need to consider…
Jacked Girl University53 - Biz chats: What it really takes to run a sustainable, profitable business with Rochene Hawley
In this episode I chat to my current business mentor and all round boss Rochene. We talk about Rochene’s jump from coaching out of a commercial facility to…
Jacked Girl University52 - Binge eating, orthorexia & intuitive eating with Isabelle Goodwin
In this episode I speak with Dietitian Isabelle Goodwin on multiple topics to do with eating disorders and disordered eating. We look at when disordered eating…
Jacked Girl University51 - Biz chats: Tap into your next level in 15 minutes or less
-What if I told you that you already know what to do, you’re just pretending you don’t? In this episode I take you through a 15 minute activity that’s going to…
Jacked Girl University50 - How I would coach myself out of my 2016 crash
If you find yourself dieting for every event, implementing strict food regime’s, placing the most importance on how much you weigh and picking our body apart…
Jacked Girl University49 - How to transition out of a deficit… and maintain your results
Believe it or not, getting a result in a deficit is the easy part. It’s maintaining your results that takes a certain finesse. In this episode I define what…
Jacked Girl University48 - Weird business flexes
From secret offers, to #laptoplifestyle whilst on holiday let’s have a look at some of the strangest business flexes we’re seeing right now on the good ol’…
Jacked Girl University47 - Body image, photoshoots and fake tan
This past sunday was our very first Glam Body Program Photoshoot! And reflecting on the day - which was ahmazzee - had me thinking about body image & beauty…