98: Strength Training for Jiu-Jitsu and Ways to Create Affirming Cultures in Gyms with Jess Sunier

Strength training specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and creating more affirming spaces are big discussions in this episode with Jess Sunier. Jess is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt and owner of FitPower LLC in Milwaukee, WI. Highlights 3:58 How Jess is working to change gym culture by creating affirming spaces 10:01 How the Everybody Pulls event came about and serves the local community 14:16 Programming strength workouts with jiu-jitsu 17:31 How to plan recovery days 25:37 Why rest and recovery are critical parts of the training program Connect with Jess Sunier Facebook: Jessica Sunier FitPOWER LLC Instagram: @boss_a_saurus https://www.instagram.com/boss_a_saurus/ @fitpowermke https://www.instagram.com/fitpowermke/ https://www.fitpowermke.com/ Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/374782593437482/ Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Jiu-Jitsu Links and Resources The Fight Hub Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company