Fresh back from a packed-out Coach Certificate in Northern NSW, and the future is looking bright…
With Joey recently returning from God’s Country, the boys catch up on how it all went down. It appears the vibes are strong and so are the humans. Antics with Tee and Auntie Esther ensue…
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In a business that so people-centric, it’s hard to see from the outside how owning a gym could be a lonely existence…
But ask any gym owner, or small business owner, and they’ll tell you that the path gets extremely lonely at times
Pauly and Joey reflect on the earlier years of Jungle Brothers and some of the challenges they and Teora faced. And with this harsh truth in mind, they explain how the concept of ‘Tribe’ became so central to the ethos of Jungle Alliance
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Let us state: we appreciate the full diversity of fitness offerings out there in the market. Something for everyone, one might say…
But let us not shy away from using our experience in someone else’s gym, to illustrate why things are the way they are in our gyms
Joey details his experience jumping into an F45 class, and what he learned about it’s approach to programming, class management, and injury prevention. As stated in the episode, this was many years ago now, so there’s a chance things may have evolved since.
A chance…
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Podcasts do that cool thing where they take you on a learning journey you never thought you’d want to go on…
In that spirit, today we dive into a couple of the shows we’ve been listening to lately:
Garys Economics, breaks down economic concepts for everyday folks (my kind of economics)
Blowback, a historical telling of America’s grizzly Iraq invasion
There’s also a couple of other honourable mentions, such as Yanis Varoufakis and Richard Wolff, plus an epic soundbite of a hilarious phone conversation between George Bush and Saddam Hussein
 
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No one could blame you… But… if you do want to work with us, there’s a couple things you need to know (’cause we’re not like the others)
We break down how you’d go about working in a Jungle Alliance gym, including why it’s important to be a member of the gym and complete the Coach Certificate.
Like we tell those who who want to train in our gyms, we ain’t into short term flings
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Whether you’ve been thinking about hosting your own or not, this episode will light the fire to get your own podcast up and running…
We’ve been in the game a while now, and from our little studio in Botany, there are a few shows punching well above their weight. Allow us to share some key insights and learnings with you so we can save you the time, money and stress of an under-performing show
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We’re all aware of the importance of community in our lives… But our society makes it increasingly more difficult to connect with those around us
You only have to walk to your local shops and observe the number of people who actively avoid eye contact, or struggle to have a simple exchange with a stranger
We are becoming increasingly isolated…
But the good news is, we’ve formed a resistance.
And if you’re game, you can combat this societal plunge into isolation with us. Catch some practical measures in this ep, as well as some tips on how to get your kids eating well, straight from the front lines.
 
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What started as a short trip to look after a mate’s dog, turned into an epic coaching journey at Jungle Botany
Choc found his way from a small country town to the church of gains, where he plies his trade as a Chek Holistic Health Coach. A jiu jitsu purple belt with a million dollar smile, Choc embodies the values of the Jungle ethos
He takes us through what attracted him to the world-renowned Chek Institute, and the biggest benefits this approach holds for the every day human
 
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One of the hardest thing for any gym owners to do, is remove themselves from the biz…
This isn’t something any of us should be in a rush to do – however the time does comes where you feel compelled to step into the next chapter, whatever that may be
This is a daunting prospect, however and one that requires care.
In todays episode we discuss Pauly’s transition out of the management role at Jungle Botany:

* What roles he’s handing over and how he’s going about it
* The insecurities he’s dealing with as he takes the next step
* The fear and uncertainty that surrounds you during such a move

 
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There’s few places left on this earth where regulations don’t apply…
Where chaos reigns supreme…
Where the only rule is ‘there are no rules’
We’re talking about Globo Gyms
In this episode you’ll learn:

* What happens when you give people free-reign to wreck themselves
* How ‘finding your own way’ in the gym can end up costing you years of results and money-wasted
* How you can turn this chaos-ridden environment into one of productivity and progress for yourself

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The new year is here and with that we got some banger events in the pipeline
Whether you’re a coach looking to up-skill, a gym-frother who wants to go deeper, or are considering embarking on the gym-ownership journey – we got something for you
In this episode you’ll get the low down on our upcoming:

* Strength and Movement Experience
* Speciality courses for Bodyweight, Strength and Movement, and Weightlifting
* Gym Owners Info Night

If you want to book in or would like more info on any of these, just reach out to info@junglealliance.com
 
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Over training is so pervasive, even half-clued up gym owners like us fall victim from time to time.
We all got busy lives outside of the gym. And like a lot of people you may not be aware of how much influence the rest of your life has on your gym journey…
Today we break down the 3 sign’s of over training. Knowing these signs will not only allow you to better manage your effort and recovery in the gym, but also make better choices when it comes to day to day decisions and behaviours. 
 
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Great coaches are great leaders…
They spark inspiration and action in those around them. But what are the qualities that allow them to do that? And can they be learned, or is it all some kind of god-given gift?
In todays episode Joey breaks down the 6 Laws of Gym Leadership
1. Listen more than you talk
2. Don’t be a robot
3. Show ruthless honesty
4. Know how to fire people up
5. Uphold the standard
6. Seek and provide accountability
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Most humans actively avoid taking risks when it comes to career changes, especially as we get older. It’s for this reason that Joey wanted to quiz Pauly on what compelled him to go back to Uni this year.
Owner of a couple of small businesses, has 3 kids, decides to go and study full time. Power move.
Daunting, or liberating? Depends how you approach it. Fascinating chat with Pauly on how he plans to have even greater impact his little corner of the earth.
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There’s a hidden idealogical-battle playing out on the internet. And the winner of this battle might determine what the future looks like for you…
We’re not talking Trump vs Harris or China and Taiwan. But much like those, each side has a claim that they’re ready to give their life for. Which is the truth..?
In todays episode Joey breaks down the Eastern and Western strength philosophy, and where they prevail within our fitness culture. He then takes us to the heart of a dilemma, the belly of the beast if you will, and explains how the prevailing western-philosophy has the potential to leave us on the wrong side of history
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‘War Yoga’, a system of physical conditioning used by the Persian Empire to turn young men into formidable warriors…
Our guest Kashi teaches us about the origins of the term Yoga and how it diverted into two very different paths throughout India and Persia. He introduces us to what is know as the Temple Of Strength, simple buildings where men of all ages devote themselves to building strength, and how this culminates in the warrior spirit known as Pahlavani.
One of the most gangster stories we’ve ever featured on the show.
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Why Rewind?
Our podcast has been a round a while now and we realised there were a lot of epic discussions which newer listeners have never heard. This is how we shine a light on these great episodes and present them for you. For those who have heard this episode, it deserves a round two. At the least.
 
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Sure it’s just another birthday, but there were a few things that stood out to Paul and Joey about hitting this milestone –


The boys reflect on how turning 40 has created a shift in their priorities both in the gym and generally…


How setting boundaries has become more important than ever…


And how the impact a healthy lifestyle has on ones appearance continues to startle them…


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We struggled finding great coaches for the longest time…
We’d get great people in, but soon realise they didn’t have that ‘thing’ they needed to have
It was hard for us to even define what that ‘thing’ was…
This was until we changed our approach entirely –
In this episode Pauly and I break down the simple system we now use to identify and train awesome coaches. Many years of mistakes, trial and error brought us to this point.
If you’re in the game and looking to fill your spot with amazing leaders, we got you.
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If there’s one thing Big Fitness does well, it’s make well-intentioned gym goers do waaay too much conditioning work
Intervals, high-intensity work, metcons – it’s great stuff. You need on your plate…
But like all good things, having too much causes problems:

* Your obliterate your nervous system and can’t function properly
* You cop unnecessary injuries because of high-reps of poor movement patterns
* You’re distracted from working on the things which will actually push the needle in your training

In this episode Pauly and I break down where it fits in the overall scheme of your training week and how often you need to redline.
 
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Running epic events is something we take seriously…
The agreement has always been – if we’re hosting an event, it has to be a banger.
But like most things we did in our early years, we went in blind. And while we usually delivered on creating the memorable experience for folks, it always cost us huge amounts of time and energy.
Thankfully these days we’re a little better prepared. And in this episode we layout the exact system we use to run epic events in our gyms, including:

* Choosing a theme
* Planning the event
* Comms with the members
* Assigning roles to staff
* Bringing on strategic partners
* Delivering a memorable experience

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