Phaze One Fitness
“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.
Episodes
47 episodes
2 Minute FitBit: Proper Form Revisited
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 everything.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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2:39
2 Minute FitBit: Summertime Health and Fitness
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 to the nice weather. It's al...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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4:00
2 Minute FitBit: Weight and Reps...How to Make Them Work for You
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 to achieve. This FitBit helps you determine ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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4:43
2 Minute FitBit: Positive Nitrogen Balance
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 use in all the other bodily functions that...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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3:47
2 Minute FitBit: The True Value of Rest
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, much like a fitness program where ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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2:51
2 Minute FitBit: Accentuated Negatives
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 utilizing this regimen.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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2:54
2 Minute FitBit: Pre Exhaustion to Help Prevent Injury
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 of when. Listen to these incitefu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:32
2 Minute FitBit: Say Goodbye to 2023
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 and your families the Happiest of Ne...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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5:21
2 Minute FitBit: Full Range Motion
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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2:42
2 Minute FitBit: Free Weights vs. Machines
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 long time. Over the years, it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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5:20
2 Minute FitBit: Endorphines
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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Season 2
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Episode 16
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2:48
2 Minute FitBit: Covid
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 get it. Whereas Jerry is a firm beli...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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2:39
2 Minute FitBit: Blood Flow
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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Season 2
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Episode 14
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2:33
2 Minute FitBit: Right Exercise for Training Level
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 or online that are being performed by peo...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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3:02
2 Minute FitBit: The 4 D's Revisited
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 4 D's you should live by to be successfu...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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2:41
2 Minute FitBit: Mind Muscle Connection
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 in the gym. One of the key asp...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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4:17
2 Minute FitBit: The Air We Breathe
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 factors in getting a good, intense workout.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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2:32
2 Minute FitBit: Proper Form for Maximum Gain
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, focusing on how the get the most out of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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3:25
2 Minute FitBit: Overtraining
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 think. Overtraining comes with nume...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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3:20
2 Minute FitBit: Super Sets vs. Giant Sets
In this episode, Jerry explains the difference between Super Sets and Giant Sets...two commonly confused terms in today's fitness world. Both are ways to increase the intensity of your workouts to help maximize the time spent in the gym.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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3:17
2 Minute FitBit: "Drink Up: The Science Behind Staying Hydrated"
In this episode Jerry discusses the importance of hydration and how to overcome not being thirsty even though you aren't getting your daily requirement of water. Jerry gives a brief lesson on the necessity of hydration and it's impact on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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4:13
2 Minute FitBit: Train Wide to Get Wide
In this episode, Jerry discusses the necessity of lateral movements to give you the width on top of thickness for a balanced physique. Too often too much concentration is put on power and strength movements. Those movements tend to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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3:02
2 Minute FitBit: The Carb Window
In this FitBit Jerry wants to clear up any confusion about the Carb Window. It’s a simple concept and he wants to make sure that you know the facets to be able to take advantage of this effective training tip.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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3:36
2 Minute FitBit: Creatine: What It Is, When It Works, When It Really Works
In this episode, Jerry takes the time to make sure you know what creatine is, how it works, and where you need to be in your training to take full advantage of it. Jerry wants to make sure you'll be able to maximize your gains and n...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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3:27
FitBit: Mentzer "Heavy Duty Intensity for Density"
In this episode Jerry continues to put Mike Mentzer's Heavy Duty system on display for those that are willing to enter the world of high intensity and dramatic gains. As Jerry moves through process he attempts to make the feeling of high ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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9:17
