Plunkett Fitness Project
Plunkett Fitness Project
Jamie Plunkett
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. This podcast will give you tactical advice on nutrition, injury prevention and strength training from a trusted industry professional while at the same time exposing the misinformation perpetrated on the general public by many in the fitness industry. Jamie spent years struggling with nutrition and body management and will share his expertise and knowledge in those matters to help you avoid the same pitfalls he encountered and eliminate wasting time as it pertains to meeting and exceeding your fitness and nutrition goals.
The power of being self sufficient.
In today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan discuss a shocking article highlighting doctors fighting diabetes with bariatric surgery. They go on to discuss the importance of being self sufficient in and out of the gym and they end up talking about the best type of people to ask for advice when you’re looking to take something in your life to the next level.
Mar 12, 2020
30 min
The Gift of Weight Training
Today Jamie and Ryan dive into Ryan’s experience as he enters week 5 of the Plunkett Fitness Group training program. They also talk about the importance of technique, taking the proper amount of time at the gym, and placing focus on every movement when training. Jamie discusses how fortunate he feels to have discovered weight training in his youth.
Feb 21, 2020
31 min
Cross-Metabolism-Squat Talk
In today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan get into the importance of building muscle to burn fat, the dangers of crossfit and the importance of sleep and stress management as it pertains to fat loss. Jamie also debunks the idea that people “can’t do” squats, lunges, etc… Come on in!
Feb 6, 2020
32 min
Fat Burning Gaslighting Exposed
On today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan discuss the misconceptions that people have around the idea of a “fat burning” workout and how the fitness industry has misled the public for decades. Ryan began training at Plunkett Fitness this week, and they discuss why he started training, what his experience was like and things that everyone can expect when beginning their journey from scratch.
Jan 23, 2020
36 min
Strength & Hypertrophy
In the first podcast of 2020 Jamie dives deep into the issue of strength & hypertrophy and how to balance the two so that you can maximize your success in the gym. He and Ryan also discuss the importance of bracing, breathing and how some popular fitness chains put their clients at risk by trying to combine cardio with strength training.
Jan 9, 2020
42 min
The 80-20 Rule
Today Jamie breaks down the importance of focusing on compound movements 80% of the time in order to maximize the Return On Investment of your time spent at the gym. It’s crucial to exhaust the high ROI movements, like squats, deadlifts, presses, rows while letting your ab exercises, biceps and cardio take up 20% of your time. He walks you through what that means specifically and stresses the importance of learning to love the process.
Dec 5, 2019
32 min
Ten Reasons You Aren’t Getting Stronger
In today’s episode Jamie shares a list of 14 things that will keep you from succeeding in the gym, and in a lot of aspects in life. This podcast goes deep into some of the pitfalls that we all face along the way of meeting and exceeding our goals, both in fitness and in life, and how we can work to stay on track. We get into some of the specifics as it pertains to weight training as well as big picture macro level mind set issues.
Nov 21, 2019
44 min
Don’t touch that dial.
It’s a vibe. That’s what the girls on Instagram say, it’s also a fact for businesses. Today Jamie talks about how the music he chooses to play at his facility sets the table for the intensity needed to get the results that he and his clients desire from weight training. He also talks about the idea of people trying to negotiate on price. He and Ryan talk about the difference between quality and quantity, and how you can't negotiate on price when the bottom line isn't based on volume.
Nov 7, 2019
40 min
Measuring the metrics.
On today’s episode Jamie breaks down the metrics that he and his team focus on for their clients as it pertains to their nutrition and fitness goals. He walks you step by step through the process that he uses to assess where clients are from their first appointment, and gets deep into the weeds of execution by sharing insights on nutrition, fitness, supplements, and more.
Oct 16, 2019
39 min
Beware of the Quick Fix.
On today’s episode Jamie and Ryan discuss a “new” weight loss miracle supplement as well as a “revolutionary” new piece of exercise equipment. I’m not sure if you’re picking up on the sarcasm here, but the point is people are packaging and selling nonsense as quick as they can and the public seems to be buying into it. They close by sharing a knowledgeable Instagram post by Shelby Starnes that discusses what maintenance looks like and what to do “after I reach my goals”
Oct 3, 2019
36 min
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