“Physical” in physical fitness is just an expression. In a world where iron and steel are king, the mind is still the most valuable tool. The mind drives the body and Phase One Fitness is dedicated to teaching that principle so the effort that is put forth can truly translate into meaningful gains and noticeable improvement. After 40 years in the fitness world I’ve decided to pass down some of the plethora of knowledge I’ve accumulated over those years. I’ll discuss everything from the first day in the gym, to your first fitness drink, to your first contest prep and anything else that is pertinent to the world of Fitness. In our training we concentrate on the 4 D’s…..Dedication, Determination, Desire, and Discipline. By implementing these 4 principles one is able to define a goal, stay on the path to that goal, and meet that goal, just in time to define another one.
In this episode, Jerry discusses the use of drop sets for increased hypertrophy. He explains exactly how it works and introduces you to a new tool that is a game changer. Visit www.performancepin.c…
In this episode, Jerry once again tackles the importance of proper form. He's constantly reminded that not enough people pay attention to this very important aspect of resistance training. It's eve…
In this episode, Jerry shifts gears and delves into the joys and hazards of summertime. Getting your bathing suit body back. Summer is a great time to get in shape as you tend to be more active due…
In this episode, Jerry helps distinguish between a low-rep, high-weight regimen and a high-rep, medium-weight regimen. It's very important to send a clear signal to your body about what you're trying…
In this episode, Jerry discusses the need to stay in a positive nitrogen balance to support hypertrophy. Absent a positive nitrogen balance, your body will take nitrogen from the muscle tissue to us…
In this episode Jerry goes into the value of rest and how it's just as important as training and diet. Your fitness program is like a 3 legged stool. Remove one of the legs and the stool collapses,…
In this episode, Jerry explains the value of accentuated negatives and how they can increase intensity and, therefore, increase hypertrophy. He also expresses the need for additional rest when utili…
In this episode, Jerry brings to light the concept of pre-exhaustion as a way to help reduce injury. If you spend any amount of time in the gym, you know injuries are not a matter of if but a matter…
In this final episode of 2023, Jerry does a recap of the year, reminding you of all the nuggets of knowledge that were expressed throughout the year. We here at Phaze One Fitness want to wish you an…
In this episode, Jerry discusses the necessity to utilize full range motion to gain full muscle development. Jerry goes over the importance of concentrating on form rather than weight.
In this episode, Jerry discusses how you can complement your free weight training with machines found in most gyms. The free weights vs. machines argument has been alive and well in the gym for a l…
In this episode, Jerry explains why sometimes you leave the gym with a euphoric feeling. He explores when and why endorphins get released into your system.
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Jerry hasn't been able to publish in awhile due to Covid. In this brief segment he just tries to remind you that Covid is still alive and well, and with as cautious as he is, he was still able to ge…
In this episode Jerry hits on the importance of controlling blood flow to the muscle and keeping it there as long as possible for oxygen and nutrients.
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In this episode, Jerry discusses the principle of matching exercises to training levels. Far too often, beginners or novices in the resistance training world are doing exercises they see in a book o…
Just in case you missed it the first time around, Jerry wanted to make sure this lesson gets through to you, as that's how important it is. Dedication, Determination, Desire, and Discipline are the …
As Jerry has taught from day one, the Mind Drives the Body. In this episode, Jerry discusses the intricacies of the Mind Muscle Connection and how to effectively utilize it to increase your gains i…
In this episode, Jerry briefly discusses the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Resistance training falls into the anaerobic category meaning that oxygen is one of the limiting facto…
I n this episode Jerry wanted to let his audience know that he'll be expanding into video come July so stay tuned. Also on the menu in this episode is training tips for beginners and intermediates, …
In this episode, Jerry discusses overtraining and the hazardous effects that it can have. He impresses on amateur bodybuilders that overtraining is more prevalent and misunderstood than one might th…