The Wellness Puzzle Podcast

Everyday athlete

Episode Summary

In episode 332, I speak with master strength & conditioning coach, exercise physiologist, and entrepreneur, Grant Jenkins. Grant specialises in coaching developmental athletes. Recently, he received the distinguished recognition of being awarded ‘Master Coach’ by the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association – the highest level of qualification in Australia. Grant brings the same High Performance mindset that elite and developmental athletes have trained under for those who want to lose fat, gain muscle or just get fitter. In addition to his training, he has a business specialising in nutritional supplementation to help people find and maintain optimal wellbeing. This is an awesome conversation to help every person become an everyday athlete.

Episode Notes

In this inspiring and practical episode, I sit down with Grant Jenkins—a renowned coach who specialises in developing athletes and helping everyday people unlock their physical potential. Grant was recently awarded ‘Master Coach’ by the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association, the highest level of qualification in the country—an honour that reflects decades of expertise, curiosity, and commitment to human performance.

Grant has trained elite and developmental athletes across multiple sports, but what makes him truly unique is his ability to take the High Performance mindset of professional sport and translate it for anyone wanting to improve their health—whether the goal is fat loss, muscle gain, injury resilience, or simply feeling fitter and more capable in daily life.

As the founder of Wonderfoods, a nutritional supplementation company, Grant also brings deep insight into how strategic nutrition can support sustainable wellbeing, energy, and performance goals.

In this episode, we explore:

• What it really means to be an “everyday athlete”—and why it’s not about competition
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their fitness
• How to apply High Performance principles to normal life without burning out
• Why consistency beats intensity every time
• The powerful connection between movement, confidence, and mental wellbeing
• How supplementation can enhance—not replace—a solid foundation of lifestyle habits
• Grant’s simple frameworks for becoming stronger, fitter, and more resilient

Grant’s down-to-earth wisdom and evidence-based approach make this conversation a must-listen for anyone who wants to live with more vitality, strength, and confidence. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gym-goer, this episode will help you rethink what’s possible and embrace the idea that every person can be an everyday athlete.

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My website is www.andrewjobling.com.au