Plunkett Fitness Project
by 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.
Episodes
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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…
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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 the importance of...
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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!
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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...
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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 also explains the method that he uses with his clients through out the year so that they can build strength by continually…
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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...
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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…
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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 and Ryan also talk…
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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…
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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…
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Picking the right people.
In today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan go over 3 topics. They start by discussing the importance of choosing and properly vetting a coach that you trust. And just as importantly, sticking to the plan that they create for you. After that Jamie gives practical advice to the parents of high school…
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Success
On this episode Jamie and Ryan dive headfirst into what it takes to be successful. They discuss the difference between “saying” and “doing” and the difference between doing a job with pride and just doing it good enough to check the box that it’s done. Jamie discusses the importance of quality…
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Perspective
The theme of today’s podcast is perspective. Jamie starts out by talking about the importance of having a positive mindset and focusing on the fact that there are people in the world that are starving to death- and they would give anything for the opportunity to be in the position where many of…
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Whatever it takes.
On today’s Podcast Jamie and Ryan begin with an Arnold Schwarzenegger quote about reaching his goals and the importance of that to him. Jamie discusses the sacrifices he has made and continues to make and why those sacrifices are not only necessary but also completely worth it in the end. Jamie...
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What’s your Routine?
In todays podcast Jamie is joined by Ryan and the main focus of the discussion is the importance of creating a routine and building systems in order to effectively accomplish your fitness goals. They talk about measurement, optimization and their links to achievement. They close with a story…
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The Prevention Episode
In today’s episode Jamie and Ryan start out discussing the cost of strength training and how it compares to insurance deductibles. Jamie dives deep into the “if it fits in your macros” principles and points out some flaws in that ideology. They go on to discuss the importance of the sleep,...
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You're Not Broken.
On today’s episode Jamie talks about some of the issues that he runs into with clients and potential clients telling him that their doctors have told them not to perform certain exercises. He also stresses the importance of looking at surgery as an absolute last resort. Before agreeing to go…
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Everyone on Social Media is an Expert
On today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan dive into social media and some of the misinformation that is spread on different social media platforms as it pertains to the health and fitness industry. They address a recent comment on a post on the Plunkett Fitness Facebook page regarding weight loss and a...
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Training vs. Working Out
On this episode Jamie talks about the difference between “going to gym class” or being active and actually training with a purpose. Jamie and Ryan take a deep dive into a blog post from the spot athletics dot com. They then dispelled another fresh batch of misinformation that is being perpetuated...
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The Truth about Resting Metabolism
On today’s episode Jamie and Ryan begin by discussing the Summer Weightloss Challenge that is going on at Plunkett Fitness. Then Jamie gets into the nitty gritty of the nutrition and fitness plan that he lays out for everyone who participates in his challenges as well as his clients in general.…
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Sarcopenia Explained
In today’s episode Jamie discusses and breaks down Sarcopenia- which is defined as an age related, involuntary, loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength and also talks about the importance of a fitness routine that adheres to a plan - as opposed to bouncing around through different workout…
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Muscle Confusion or Message Confusion?
Today Jamie and Ryan discuss the dishonesty behind radio advertisements as it pertains to weight loss, fitness & exercise. Jamie also shares stories of other trainers at gyms he'd worked at in the past overcomplicating and not recording workouts in an effort to keep their clients confused, in…
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Truth vs. Deception in the Fitness Industry
Today Jamie and Ryan dive into a few different topics that pertain directly to both truth and deception in the fitness industry. Jamie is loving the book “Coan, The Man, The Myth, The Method” and goes into depth about some of his favorite parts of the book. They also dissect 2 instagram posts…
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I Am Not Enough.
On today’s podcast Jamie and Ryan dive headfirst into an instagram post by Andy Frisella. His post and this podcast discuss the “I Am Enough” movement as a way to not only excuse laziness and mediocrity, but to negatively stigmatize those who are relentless in the pursuit of their goals. They...
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Exposing Instagram Fitness Lies pt.1
On Today’s Podcast Jamie and Ryan dissect an Instagram post and caption from a prominent fitness coach, who is spreading misinformation as it pertains to cardio, strength training and weight loss.
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The Basics
Today Jamie is talking about how he had a startling revelation when he recently realized that he has turned into his father. This isn’t a bad thing, in fact, it’s a good thing. He refers to his father’s successful run as a high school football coach centering around the fact that his teams never...
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Welcome to 2019!
On today’s Podcast Jamie talks about New Years Resolutions, the Plunkett Fitness Challenge, carb cycling, crash dieting and takes a deep dive into Stan Efferding’s Vertical Diet.
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Goal Setting and How to Stay Motivated
On our 7th episode Jamie talks about the lack of a plan damaging your likelihood of long term success. He talks about starting with long term goals and breaking them down into smaller, more attainable goals and shares personal stories of how he used these practices to achieve success in his own...
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The Binge Eating, Starve Yourself, Binge Workout Cycle
On our 6th Podcast Jamie addresses the importance of having a plan as it pertains to helping people counteract the impulse to overeat, and then overcompensate by under-eating and/or overworking out to make up for it. Jamie talks about the importance of having a “why” for the goals that your…
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How to spend your time in the Gym & Exercise Selection.
On our 5th Podcast Jamie talks about how to most effectively spend your time at the gym. He begins by comparing your time spent at the gym to investing money for your retirement. You have a finite amount of time to spend working out, and it is the job of your trainer to make sure that you are...
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Hard Work
On our 4th episode Jamie talks about Hard Work, and how it is one of his favorite things in life because he attributes many, if not all of his personal and professional success to hard work. Jamie goes on to say that there are no shortcuts in life to getting what you want, the key is setting your...
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The Basics of Fat Loss
On our 3rd podcast Jamie talks about the biggest problem he sees as it pertains to fat loss with his clients- most aren’t focusing on the most important part, which is nutrition. Jamie shares his own experience with learning how to control his appetite, the importance of planning and scheduling...
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Fitness Is Not Entertainment
On our second podcast Jamie & Ryan talk about the idea that people are settling for physical activity that is “entertaining” as opposed to committing to a fitness regimen that will give them positive returns over the long haul and that they will be able to commit to for the rest of their life.…
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Meet Jamie Plunkett
Are you ready for the straight truth on strength training, nutrition & 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 & owner of Plunkett...
About this show
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.
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