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Welcome BACK to the Level UP Podcast with J&M Fitness! On today's episode Coach Michelle dives into where you should begin your health journey... and some proven strategies to get you RESULTS. There is always ways of sneaking healthy habits into your daily life, a good routine/plan shouldn't be overwhelming or feel impossible. That's what we're here to fix! Come hang out with us every week while you drive, walk, do cardio, or just relax! Follow us on socials: IG: @JMELITEFIT FB: /JMELITEFIT Michelle's IG: @MELZFIT Shop our website, and download our app: www.jmelitefit.com Support the show

We are BACK and bringing you a deep dive into some of the most important things to think about when starting a health and fitness journey.   From small attainable steps, to setting realistic expectations, to taking the perfect progress picture… we touch on it all! Looking to join our online coaching community and work with the best? Visit our instagram to find out more information on enrolling! http://www.instagram.com/jmelitefit  Looking for healthy meal prep? Live in the North East? Check out www.eatcleanbro.com for meal prep shipped right to your door and use code: MELZFIT to support the Podcast! ——————————————————————————— NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY! SUBSCRIBE to get notified when we post. Love it? Leave us a 5* review on Apple Podcasts! All reviewers will be entered to win a free J&M hoodie every month. Follow us on all socials for more content @ JMELITEFIT Find our website here: www.jmelitefit.com  Support the show

Hi family! Welcome back to the LEVEL UP Podcast... finally! Today we are talking about seeing the bigger picture-- YOUR HEALTH. We are discussing the nutrition, recovery, and workout aspects of health as well as the stuff everyone forgets about; blood work, cholesterol, heart rate, etc. Hopefully this episode gets you thinking "Am I really healthy?" and what that means to YOU! Looking for delicious meal prep made easy and delivered straight to your door? Check out www.eatcleanbro.com and use code MELZ to save $$ on every order! Remember to SUBSCRIBE to be notified  when we post new episodes! Follow us on Instagram: @jmelitefit Follow us on Facebook: @jmelitefit Support the show

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Level Up Podcast! We are thrilled to talk to you today about setting yourself up for success-- and success can mean anything you want it to mean. These ideas can apply to any fitness/health goal, and will take you far if applied properly! Remember to subscribe to receive notifications when we post new episodes, and leave us a  5* rating if you love tuning in with us! We appreciate you all! SHOW NOTES: 0:00: Intro/Sporting Events4:30: Merch/Push-ups for Puppies8:00: Importance of Setting Goals10:00: Starting Small14:00: Nutrition is KEY18:00: Tiny Changes = Big Results22:00: Lack of Results?25:00: Sticking With It Follow us on Instagram: @JMELITEFIT Subscribe to our monthly fitness membership & shop our merchandise: http://www.jmelitefit.com Support the show

Happy Episode 51!! Today we talk about the vicious cycle also known as CALORIES. Chaining yourself to a cardio machine in order to burn X amount of calories that you ate over the weekend... who can relate? Well, we are here to tell you to STOP doing that. Dive into the science and the facts with us, and as always remember to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a 5* rating if you love the show! SHOW NOTES: 0:00- Intro/Current Events/Sports5:45- Calorie Counting8:00- Can You Cancel Out a Bad Diet?11:00- Strength Training vs. Cardio14:00- Fat Storage17:00- Better Eating Habits19:00- Starting SmallSupport the show

Welcome to EPISODE 50, ladies & gents!! Thanks for being the absolute best and supporting us through our  incredible podcast journey up to this point.. we are looking forward to another amazing 50 episodes with you guys! On our 50th episode we talk H.I.I.T and all of the misinformation surrounding it. Proper recovery, ACTUAL high intensity training, and how to use all of this to accomplish your goals. Information is POWER, fam! SHOW NOTES: 0:00- Intro/Sporting Updates6:15- What IS HIIT?10:00- The Group HIIT Class LIE12:00- Trying to Outwork a Poor Diet14:00- Actual High Intensity Training15:00- The Recovery Protocol17:00- Injuries and HIIT20:00- Tailoring Your Program to Your GOALS! Love the show? Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you get notified when we post new episodes, and leave us a 5* rating so we can continue to grow and expand our audience! Find our website, workout programs, membership, and merchandise here: http://www.jmelitefit.com Follow us on IG for daily content: @JMELITEFIT Follow us on Youtube: @JMELITEFIT Follow us on Facebook: @JMELITEFIT Support the show

HOOO-YAH, we're back with Episode 49 of the Level Up Pod! Today we talk all about the long game in health and fitness, aka LIFE. Not only is it important to remember that your choices and routines have to be sustainable for you in the long term, but they also have to be HEALTHY for you in the long term. Get motivated with us, we are here for YOU! SHOW NOTES: 0:00- Introduction/Episode Intro5:00- Current Events/Phil Sports Talk8:00- Setting Up the Long Game11:00- Diet & Nutrition Sustainability15:00- Consistency and Routine19:00- Over-Exercising/Under-Recovering24:00- The MOST Important Question27:00- Set Yourself UP For SuccessThanks for tuning in!! We appreciate all of you SO much. Help us out by leaving us a 5* review so that we can continue to grow! Find us on Instagram: @jmelitefit Find us on Youtube: @jmelitefit Find our website, membership, and merchandise: http://www.jmelitefit.com Support the show

YOUR FAVORITE PT DUO IS BACK!!! We've been on a bit of a hiatus, but strictly for big growth-related reasons. We are SO excited to bring you this episode to kick off our 'season 2', and there is no better way to do it than to discuss doing the most - and why it's potentially hindering your progress. AS always, remember to SUBSCRIBE & leave us a 5* rating-- we love and appreciate you all, and are so excited to continue to grow with you! SHOW NOTES: 0:00- Intro, Current Events, Updates4:30- J&M Site Membership8:00- STOP Doing the MOST11:00- Cortisol and Fat Loss14:00- Too Many Workouts19:00- Your Recovery Sucks21:00- Hours of Cardio25:00- The Aspects of Recovery Become a J&M Fitscription member and let us write your workout plan for you every week! http://www.jmelitefit.com Follow J&M on IG: @JMelitefit Support the show

Exercise form... we know it's important, but HOW important? Well today we address the why- why do we need to pay attention to form, is it really that important? YES YES and YES. Come hang out with us as we go over topics like injury prevention, functional strength, and movement patterns-- all tied back to our form, both in and out of the gym. Remember to subscribe to our channel so you get notified when we post new episodes! If you love listening, don't forget to leave us a 5* rating to help us grow! SHOW NOTES: 0:00- Intro/Current Events/Sports7:00- Form Basics12:00- Injury Prevention15:00- Personal Training19:00- Muscle Activation and Isolation23:00- Curtsy Lunge27:00- Corrective Exercise Follow J&M on IG: @JMelitefit Follow Michelle on IG: @melzfit Follow Phil on IG: @jaccoma263 Find our website here: http://www.jmelitefit.com Support the show

Welcome to EPISODE 46! Today we talk about -possibly- one of the most important topics--- breathing. Without breathing we wouldn't be alive, so I think it's safe to say this topic is massive. We are going to tackle all of the important aspects of breathing, including HOW to breathe properly, the two different types of breath, exercises for learning, and more! Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast to be notified of when we post new episodes! If you love us, be sure to leave us a 5* rating and help us grow as a podcast- we love you guys! SHOW NOTES: 0:00- Intro/Current Events6:00- Introduction to Breathing11:00- Deep vs. Shallow Breathing14:00- Breath and Exercise17:00- TVA Activation19:00- Breathing and Aesthetics21:00- Breathing Exercises24:00- Core Control Find our website and merchandise here: http://www.jmelitefit.com Find our monthly fitness subscription here: http://www.patreon.com/jmelitefit Follow J&M on IG: @JMelitefit Follow Michelle on IG: @melzfit Follow Phil on IG: @jaccoma262 Support the show

BAM! Welcome back to Episode 45, today we talk all about building MUSCLE! How to do it? Who is it right for? What to focus on? Best plan of action? We hit on this all and more, so be sure to tune in for episode 45! Hey you! Remember to subscribe and leave us a 5* rating! It helps us to grow as a podcast and ensures you get notified when we drop new episodes. SHOW NOTES 0:00- Intro/Current Events8:30- Muscle Building Basics12:00- Functional Training15:00- Food as Fuel18:00- Importance of Recovery20:00- Training Set-Up24:00- Progressive Overload28:00- Supplementation Find our website here: http://www.jmelitefit.com J&M Monthly Workout Subscription: http://www.patreon.com/jmelitefit Follow J&M on IG: @JMelitefit Follow Michelle on IG: @melzfit Follow Phil on IG: @jaccoma263 Support the show

Happy Tuesday! Today we talk all about insulin and blood sugar. This is a topic that EVERYONE should care about and monitor! Insulin Resistance is something that can lead to weight gain, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It's not something we should take lightly, and it's why we constantly encourage you guys to choose health and healthy foods over the 'quick way to the end goal'. Come tune in with us today for this essential episode and don't forget; SUBSCRIBE to our channel to be notified when we drop new episodes every week! Love it? Please leave us a 5* rating so we can continue to grow. We appreciate you all! SHOW NOTES: 0:00- Intro/Current Events/Sports7:00- Insulin 8:30- Insulin Resistance Syndrome10:00- Type I Diabetes13:00- Type II Diabetes15:00- Pancreas and Insulin18:00- Insulin Resistance and Obesity 20:00- Fasted Blood Glucose22:00- Stress and Glucose25:00- Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle  Find our website here: http://www.jmelitefit.com JOIN our monthly subscription here: http://www.patreon.com/jmelitefit Follow Michelle on IG: @melzfit Follow Phil on IG: @jaccoma263 Follow J&M on IG: @JMelitefit Support the show