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PJ’s Podcast Appearances

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Here are PJ’s most informative episodes in the hope they will help you in your health, fitness, and spiritual journey. Click the images below to hear the podcasts (most recent at top):   PJ and Paul Trammell talk about the downward spiral of staying in your comfort zone, PJ’s unconventional training method, the equipment in…

Best Organic Egg Brands

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The facts: Organic food is best. Period – full stop. No debate. This is especially important with eggs and other high-fat foods, since toxins, hormones, fertilizers, and other chemicals are concentrated more in the fat tissues. The problem: Organic farmers want profits just like any other company, so they often cut corners – namely, feeding…

High-Intensity Strength Training: A Powerful Ally for Menopause

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High-Intensity Strength Training: A Powerful Ally for Menopause Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, often accompanied by symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, and bone density loss. While hormone therapy and lifestyle changes are common approaches, emerging research highlights high-intensity strength training (HIST) as a potent tool to alleviate symptoms,…

Could The Ketogenic Diet Help With Menopause?

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Menopause research is woefully underfunded, yet there are 14 million women going through it right now in the USA, and another 56 million who are “post” (although there really is no such thing). Of these 70 million women, the vast majority don’t know what to do because the issue has not received enough attention or…

Overcoming Technical Issues During Live Online Training

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Keeping a fitness routine moving smoothly requires consistency and dedication, especially when opting for live online training sessions. At X Gym, we train our online members through Facetime (iPhone) or Teams (Android). These virtual workouts offer flexibility and immediacy but can sometimes meet technical bumps that disrupt the flow and affect goals. Imagine building momentum…

Breaking Through Plateaus with Small Group Training

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Everyone hits a point in their fitness journey where progress seems to stall. Consider it like driving in heavy traffic; you see the destination, but moving forward feels impossible. This common scenario, known as a fitness plateau, can be a real frustration. It happens when your body adapts to your current workout routine, making it…