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Alright team, Let's talk about the competitor you can't see on the leaderboard: the voice in your own head. Whenever a competition weekend approaches, so many athletes open up to us about feeling "imposter syndrome" or "self-doubt." First off, if that's you right now, thank you for your honesty. Secondly, know this: feeling like you don't belong is one of the surest signs that you're pushing your limits and that you actually care. It's not a weakness; it's part of the process

By Jak Cornthwaite Freya won our recent "Season Strategy" prize. She is a classic example of an athlete stuck in the "Intermediate Trap." The Symptoms: Winning Intermediate comps but terrified to step up to RX. Strength is ticking along, engine is good. Gymnastics is the ceiling.  (Specifically: No Ring Muscle Up). "I’ve been trying to bridge the gap for ages." The Diagnosis: We dug into her training history. She had consistency once  (before a comp), got her first reps, and

By Jak Cornthwaite Every athlete's journey is different. Still, most go through clear stages of growth, performance, and change. JST Compete is designed to support you at every phase. This roadmap outlines the typical journey, and how our service can help: Phase 1: Initiation & Discovery (The Spark) Description:  This is where it all begins – the initial exposure to our sport. Often driven by fun, curiosity, or social connection. The focus is on exploring and learning basic m

By Jak Cornthwaite Qualifiers are a different beast to regular training. They require a shift in mindset, strategy, and execution. This guide is your blueprint for navigating qualifier season without derailing your progress. Phase 1: The Commitment Audit (The "Why") Before you lift a finger, you need to know where you stand. Ask yourself: How committed am I to this specific  competition? T > C (Training Over Competition):  Your main focus is long-term development. You want to

By Jak Cornthwaite It's really important you have clarity on how to navigate the different tracks within JST Compete. Specifically: "When do I stay on the Performance Development tracks (JST Athlete, Strength, Gymnastics), and when do I switch to the Compete track?" If you are just "picking and choosing" tracks at random, you are leaving progress on the table. Here is the definitive guide on how to periodise your year, when to switch tracks, and how to peak for your specific

By Jak Cornthwaite We’ve all been there. You open the JST app, see a 90-minute monster involving heavy squats, a complex, and a 20-minute EMOM, but you’ve only got 50 minutes before you need to be at your desk. Most athletes panic. They either try to do the whole thing at 100mph, sacrificing form and recovery, or they just bin the session entirely. Both are losing moves. At JST, we use the Big Rocks and River  principle to "Triage" a session. If the session is a jar, the Big

By Jak Cornthwaite We see this every week. Big, powerful athletes jumping on the rower and treating the handle like a heavy deadlift. Grinding away at 22–24 strokes per minute. Damper set to 10 (or higher than it should be). Thinking you’re rowing optimally. Here is the reality: You aren't effectively building your engine. You are applying the brakes. At that low rate, the flywheel slows down massively between strokes. To get it moving again, you have to spike your force prod