The JMitFit Report | August 2026

Your Monthly Fitness, Mindset, and Motivation Guide from Jamel Mitchell Fitness

Quote of the Month

“The results you want in the fall are built by the work you do in August.”

Workout of the Month

Summer Strong Total Body Circuit

Goal: Build strength, improve conditioning, and maintain momentum as summer winds down.

Equipment Needed:

  • Barbell

  • Dumbbells

  • Bench

  • Kettlebell

  • Battle Ropes

Complete 4 Rounds

Strength Block

Barbell Front Squat – 8 reps

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press – 10 reps

Single Arm Dumbbell Row – 10 each side

Rest 60 seconds

Conditioning Block

Kettlebell Swings – 20 reps

Battle Rope Slams – 30 seconds

Bike Sprint – 45 seconds

Rest 60 seconds

Core Finisher

Farmer’s Carry – 40 yards

Side Plank – 30 seconds each side

Dead Bugs – 10 each side

JMF Coaching Tip

“Don’t measure today’s workout against yesterday’s. Measure it against the person you were when you started.”

Mindset Tip

Consistency Doesn’t Take Vacations

Summer is filled with vacations, cookouts, and changing schedules.

That’s okay.

The goal isn’t perfection.

The goal is continuing to move forward.

One workout is better than none.

One healthy meal is better than giving up on the day.

Your success isn’t determined by one weekend.

It’s determined by what you consistently choose over time.

Nutrition Corner

Mediterranean Chicken Power Bowl

Ingredients

  • 5–6 oz grilled chicken breast

  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice or quinoa

  • ½ cup cucumber, diced

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup red onion, diced

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup hummus

  • Mixed greens

  • Fresh parsley

  • Lemon wedges

Lemon Herb Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Juice of one lemon

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon oregano

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

Directions

  1. Grill chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  2. Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions.

  3. Chop vegetables while the chicken rests.

  4. Assemble your bowl with greens, rice, vegetables, hummus, and feta.

  5. Slice chicken and place on top.

  6. Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

Estimated Nutrition

Protein: 42–46g

Carbohydrates: 45–50g

Fat: 14–18g

Calories: 550–650

Why This Meal Works

✔ High-quality protein supports muscle recovery.

✔ Complex carbohydrates replenish glycogen after workouts.

✔ Healthy fats help reduce inflammation.

✔ Fresh vegetables provide fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins.

This meal is perfect after an early morning workout or an evening training session.

Member Spotlight

Celebrating the JMF Community

Every month, new goals are achieved, personal records are broken, and confidence grows.

This month, we’d like to recognize every member who continues choosing themselves, whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, improve your health, or simply feel better every day.

Your commitment inspires everyone around you.

Thank you for making JMF a place where hard work, encouragement, and community thrive.

Keep showing up. Keep believing. Keep improving.

Coach’s Corner

Fitness Myth: “If I Miss a Week, I’ve Lost Everything.”

Not even close.

Fitness isn’t built in one great week…

And it isn’t lost in one missed week.

Life happens.

Vacations happen.

Illness happens.

The key is getting back into your routine without guilt.

Progress belongs to the people who keep returning.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Fall Personal Training Registration

Athlete Performance Training Returns

Strength & Conditioning Classes Continue

Pedal Pioneers Fall Ride Announcement

Fall Transformation Program Details Coming Soon

Coach’s Message

August often feels like a transition.

Summer is winding down.

School is around the corner.

Schedules begin to change.

Don’t let changing routines become an excuse to stop investing in yourself.

Every workout…

Every healthy meal…

Every positive choice…

Moves you closer to the person you’re becoming.

Let’s finish the summer strong and head into the fall with momentum.

– Coach Jamel

 

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