J3 University

How to Become an Olympian | J3U Podcast // Ep 196

John and Luke unpack the decisions that delivered Shaun Clarida’s best look yet — and the repeatable principles behind it.

You’ll learn how to:
👉 Replace “harder cardio” with smarter NEAT and session quality
👉 Tighten training to fewer, better sets that hit harder
👉 Keep estrogen/support markers in a performance-friendly zone
👉 Build a peak that uses carbs + fluids to fill and keep the waist tight
👉 Standardize activity, posing, and check-ins so nothing slips late prep
👉 Create a coach–athlete lane where trust speeds decisions

📘 Learn with J3 University
🔗 Coaching: j3ucoaching.com
🔗 Education & Programs: j3university.com

Offseason PED strategy that actually scales | J3U Podcast // Ep 195

More isn’t better — it’s just faster to burnout.

John and Luke break down how to build PED strategies that sustain progress instead of stall it. From post-show transitions to escalation logic and rate-of-gain planning, this episode covers everything you need to make smarter, more productive off-seasons.

You’ll learn how to:

• Assess what actually worked in your last offseason

• Decide when (and if) to escalate PEDs

• Match your stack to your training and recovery reality

• Avoid the “blast and crash” trap

• Keep health metrics steady while you grow

🎯 Build smarter, not harder.
Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

The coaching mistakes you don’t know you’re making | J3U Podcast // Ep 194

Flat or spilled—or just tired and inflamed?

John and Luke show you how to build a peak-week assessment that actually works: daily photo/weight flows, “matrix” ranges for food/fluids/sodium, and the cues that tell you when to push or pull back.

 

Plus: dealing with travel, lighting, leg-day timing, and athlete honesty so you don’t misread a look on show day.

You’ll learn to:

• Tell flat vs. full vs. spilled with confidence

• Use data (not vibes) to steer the peak

• Avoid common traps—lighting, stress, inflammation, timeline crunch

• Set non-negotiable check-in cadence that keeps you in control

 

📚 Learn More with J3 University:

• Work with a J3U Coach: https://j3ucoaching.com

• Level 1 Physique Coaching Curriculum: https://j3university.com/level-one

• Female Module: https://j3university.com/females

Build your next split based on what show day revealed | J3U Podcast // Ep 193

Your stage look is free feedback. Here’s how to turn it into an offseason plan that works.

John and Luke break down: needs analysis after a show, when to specialize, how to set starting volume/frequency, the “earn the load” progression model, and adding prehab and waist work so you grow without breaking.

🎯 Build the split your physique actually needs.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

What this season taught me | J3U Podcast // Ep 192

Episode 192 — What the Season Taught Me
Every prep reveals patterns. John and Luke break down John’s latest season — from offseason setups to peak week decisions — and show how to run a season audit that strips emotion and builds better systems.

Takeaways include:

• Offseason training design lessons

• Why timelines matter more than motivation

• The difference between “flat but conditioned” vs. “full and competitive”

• How to apply judge’s feedback into the next season

🎯 A practical roadmap for athletes and coaches to keep raising the standard.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

PEDs, Growth Hormone, and Smarter Cycle Design (ft. Dr. Todd Lee) | J3U Podcast // Ep 191

PED education is often either oversimplified or overhyped. In this episode, John Jewett and Luke Miller bring on Dr. Todd Lee (IFBB Pro, MD, and founder of Anabolic University) to cut through the noise.

They cover:

• Why an HRT base is non-negotiable

• Testosterone, estrogen, and DHT — the real interplay

• Masteron vs. Primo vs. EQ vs. DHB

• Low-dose Tren and when it makes sense

• Smarter hair-loss protocols beyond finasteride

• The balance between chasing results and managing risk

🎯 A must-listen for serious competitors and coaches who want to understand PEDs at a deeper level.

Work with J3U Coaches → j3ucoaching.com
Courses → j3university.com

Second peak done right | J3U Podcast // Ep 190

Episode 190 | The Second Peak Done Right
The first peak gets you to stage. The second is your chance to refine it.

In this episode, John Jewett and Luke Miller cover how to improve from show to show without fading:

• Using timelines and worst-case planning to stay ahead

• Why nerves drop after the first show — and how it helps your look

• Data and matrix systems for food, fluids, and bodyweight

• Mistakes to avoid with training, travel, and PED adjustments

🎯 Don’t just repeat your first look — refine it.

Work with J3U Coaches → j3ucoaching.com
Courses → j3university.com

The Art of the Rebound — Building After the Show | J3U Podcast // Ep 189

Post-show is where many athletes go wrong. Is it really the best growth window — or the most dangerous time to push?

John and Luke break down how to:

• Balance recovery with progress

• Manage nutrition and hunger without spilling over

• Adjust training volume without overreaching

• Use PEDs strategically, not recklessly

• Set up your offseason for maximum success

🎯 Turn your rebound into a foundation for long-term growth.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

Between shows done right | J3U Podcast // Ep. 188

Episode 188 — Between Shows Done Right: Refining the Peak
One show down, the next one around the corner. How do you refine your peak to come in better, not worse?

John and Luke break down the step-by-step process of improving between shows, including:

• Assessing feedback and photos objectively

• Fat loss timelines and recovery between peaks

• Food and PED adjustments when you need to sharpen vs. when you need to coast

• Why stability beats over-manipulation

• Data-driven methods for consistently nailing your look

🎯 Bring your best physique every time you step on stage.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

What happens after stage | J3U Podcast // Ep 187

The show is over, the tan is still fresh — and the next 7 days will determine how productive your entire offseason will be.

John and Luke share the strategy and psychology behind the most important week after a show, including:

• Setting realistic weight gain targets

• Structuring food to control hunger and fluid retention

• PED adjustments for a smooth transition

• Training, cardio, and recovery changes

• How to keep your big-picture goals in focus

🎯 Don’t waste your hard-earned prep — use these 7 days to set up your best offseason yet.

Work with J3U Coaches: j3ucoaching.com
Courses: j3university.com

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