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August 31, 2020 35 mins

Jeremy Jones and I discuss common nutrition and exercise misconceptions as well as how to properly create and follow a weightlifting program for yourself if you do not have access to a coach.


Jeremy is a personal trainer based in Raleigh, NC who works with his wife to help people with their workout programming and nutrition. After working in a gym in Washington, D.C. for five years he decided to move his business online so he could impact a greater number of people in various regions. You can find him at https://bit.ly/3b6Lh0i

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(01:50) How Jeremy came to be a personal trainer.

(03:45) Online vs In-person training.

(04:52) How Jeremy helps his clients.

(08:00) Common mistakes people make when beginning their fitness journey.

(09:30) How to correct mistakes someone might be making in the gym.

(11:04) How to program for yourself if you don’t have a coach to do it for you.

(16:54) The importance of rest for muscle growth and strength gain.

(18:15) Advice for new weightlifters.

(21:06) Jeremy’s nutrition calculator.

(22:54) Jeremy’s struggle with an ulcer.

(25:40) The importance of gradually increasing calories when bulking.

(26:32) Form and technique.

(33:09) Closing - How to get in contact with Jeremy

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