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Win Shows with Our Tried and True Framework Specifically for Female Competitors

The #1 physique building course for females.

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Females Can't Be Coached Like Men

Most coaches fail to address the unique hormonal, physiological, and psychological differences that are critical to female performance and coaching. Some of the differences are:

Body Fat Dynamics
Harder to lose body fat
Missing the mark on prep
Easier to gain body fat
Off season harder to diet from
Excessive dieting
Unbearable physical and mental strain
Muscle Gains
Slower to gain muscle
Unproductive off seasons
Hormonal Health
Hormone dysfunction is common
Problematic for physique goals
Supplements & PEDs
Limited and incorrect information for females on supplements and PEDs
High risk of side effects
Wrong PED usage
Virilization for female competitors

What Do We Do About These Challenges?

Introducing the J3U Female Physique course. The blueprint for female physique success.

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the female body and the precise timing for applying targeted strategies across nutrition, training, health, and PED protocols. The curriculum is structured into modules that directly address the unique hurdles women face, ensuring that your offseason and contest prep are optimized for success.

What You'll Learn

Understanding Female Physiology

Dive into the fundamentals of female hormonal cycles and body composition to tailor your approach for effective fat loss and muscle gains.

Advanced Training Protocols

Discover training techniques that respect the slower muscle building pace and adapt to your unique physical demands.

Health & Supplement Strategies

Gain insights on proper health maintenance and safe PED usage to avoid the pitfalls of common misconceptions and risky practices.

Precision Nutrition & Timing

Learn how to implement nutrition strategies that overcome the challenges of fat management and maximize recovery during both off season and contest prep.

Division Specific Tactics

Whether your focus is Bikini, Wellness, Figure, WPD, Fitness, or Bodybuilding, each module is customized to address the distinctive demands and nuances of your chosen division.

Case Study: IFBB Pro Renee Jewett

IFBB Pro Renee Jewett on stage

How Renee Became an IFBB Olympian with the J3U Female Physique Framework

Renee Jewett didn't just follow the Female Physique Program, she proved it works. Her rapid rise in the sport wasn't just about genetics or work ethic; it was about making the right decisions at every stage of her journey.

She turned pro in her first year of competing and, just a year later, won the Tampa Pro, securing her place among the first IFBB Wellness Olympians. This success didn't come without challenges. Renee navigated a dysregulated menstrual cycle, adjusted her hormonal protocol, and overcame the mental hurdles that many female competitors face: body image pressures, performance expectations, and the evolving standards of the sport.

Her journey is a testament to the power of an evidence based approach to training, nutrition, and PEDs tailored specifically for female athletes.

The Female Physique Course isn't just theory, it's a framework for real world success at the highest level of competition.

More than 15 hours of video lessons across 15 lectures

1. Female Physiology / Endocrinology
  1. Females are not small men, our coaching practice should reflect that.
  2. Overview of what comprises the female reproductive system.
  3. What hormones are involved with the process and how do they influence the process?
  4. Detailed walk through of Menses from Day 1 to day 28.
  5. Why this matters as a coach?
2. Birth Control
  1. What is and how does birth control work.
  2. What are the various types of birth control.
  3. What is birth control commonly used for.
  4. How does birth control affect the hormonal profile.
  5. How does birth control impact muscle gain and fat loss.
  6. How does birth control impact overall health.
  7. Ideal choices for birth control for physique competitors.
  8. How to work around low testosterone.
  9. How and when to stop using hormonal birth control.
  10. What the implications of concomitant use of PEDs and birth control.
  11. Aspects to coaching clients on birth control.
3. Addressing Menstrual Cycle Dysfunction
  1. What are the main issues we run into that modify the hormonal profiles of females?
  2. Brief groundwork of the benefits we can see for clients, and the various presentations of these issues.
  3. Premature menopausal symptoms & menopause; Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, HRT practices, PCOS, Thyroid Axis issues (HPA Axis down regulation).
  4. As coaches, what are we able to do in order to positively impact these hormonal profile issues; understand how to identify these issues.
  5. Work with practitioners to optimize practice in solving problems.
  6. How can these hormonal issues impact overall health, overall progress, and why this matters?
  7. HRT.
4. Gut Health
  1. Understand the role of the GI tract and microbiome.
  2. How female GI function differs and why.
  3. How the gut will manage estrogen.
  4. How do we define "good" gut health.
  5. Address common GI complaints of gas, bloating and constipation.
  6. Differences in food intolerance, allergy and sensitivity.
  7. How to manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  8. How to manage gastroesophageal reflux.
  9. Gut health misconceptions.
  10. What to do for optimizing gut health.
5. Thyroid
  1. Why the thyroid matters.
  2. Thyroid lab interpretation.
  3. Addressing thyroid dysfunction in contest prep.
  4. Managing exogenous thyroid in contest prep and offseason.
  5. Thyroid impact on skeletal muscle.
  6. Hashimoto's disease and what to do.
6. Hypertrophy Training for Female Divisions
  1. Goal of program design: progression over time.
  2. Basic tenets of program design.
  3. What drives hypertrophy?
  4. Understanding class requirements.
  5. Assessment of the client's movement capacity.
  6. Addressing common presentations.
  7. Class specific programming.
  8. Different structural presentation.
  9. Mapping it out for the client.
  10. Bikini, Wellness, Figure, WPD, Women's Bodybuilding, Fitness.
7. PEDs Part 1: Framework
  1. What is the main risk for females using PEDs?
  2. How should we monitor risk for females?
  3. What is the timeline and framework for female PED use?
  4. What are all non androgenic PEDs a female can use and how can they be used?
  5. What natural ergogenic, muscle building and fat loss supplements can we use?
  6. What does year one of PED use look like for a beginner?
8. PEDs Part 2: Testosterone
  1. Why is Testosterone the starting androgen for females?
  2. What should a natural female Testosterone level be at?
  3. How much exogenous Testosterone keeps a female within physiological norms?
  4. How well does Testosterone build muscle and what are the side effects?
  5. Do we have long term safety data on Testosterone usage?
  6. How does Testosterone fit within our framework?
9. PEDs Part 3: Anabolic Androgenic Agents
  1. Do AAS accrue muscle tissue the same?
  2. Do AAS differ in side effects for females?
  3. Which AAS are female friendly?
  4. Which AAS are higher risk and to be avoided?
  5. How long is a cycle duration of AAS and starting doses?
  6. How to assess the success of your AAS cycle?
  7. How should a female administer AAS?
  8. How to manage client situations and the upper limits of female AAS use.
10. PEDs Part 4: Estrogen
  1. Is modulating estrogen helping or hurting physiques?
  2. What does lowering estrogen do for muscle and adipose metabolism?
  3. How does estrogen and progesterone impact fluid balance?
  4. What are estrogen levels on contest prep?
  5. Identifying root issues of fat loss stalls or water retention?
  6. How to address water retention?
  7. Should we ever use an Aromatase Inhibitor or Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator?
  8. How to troubleshoot acne?
  9. How to troubleshoot hair loss / shedding?
  10. How to address voice change?
11. Contest Prep
  1. Why are competitors NOT getting in shape?
  2. What are the challenges to prepping females?
  3. A successful prep starts with the pre prep phase.
  4. What body fat level does each division require?
  5. What is your body fat currently at?
  6. Setting up the correct contest prep timeline.
  7. Setting up the calorie deficit with nutrition and exercise.
  8. Decision making for fat loss stalls.
  9. What to do about refeeds and diet breaks?
  10. Should nutrition be modified for the menstrual cycle?
  11. When to use which PEDs?
12. Peak Week
  1. Physiology & flawed practice.
  2. Linear carb load.
  3. Show day.
  4. Adjustments.
  5. Back loading.
  6. Peak week training.
  7. PEDs & supplements.
  8. Peak week.
13. Offseason: The Phases of Muscle Gain
  1. Overview of a successful off season.
  2. Needs analysis.
  3. Prep recovery.
  4. Metrics for tracking.
  5. Push phase.
  6. Hold / transition phase.
  7. Mini cut.
  8. Fat loss during off season.
  9. PED progression.
14. Female Lab Interpretation
  1. Understanding how labs work and how to draw.
  2. Menses and labs.
  3. CBC and CMP interpretation.
  4. Metabolic interpretation.
  5. Sex hormone and thyroid hormone interpretation.
15. Apply PED Models to Female Athletes
  1. Levels of PED use for athletes.
  2. Case study for moderate risk usage.
  3. Case study of resilient athlete to androgenic effects.
  4. Case study for high risk usage.
  5. Long term athlete development.
  6. Unconventional athletes and frameworks.

How the Program Works and Features

Expert Led Video Lectures

15 high quality lectures, with in depth lessons totaling over 15 hours of content from industry experts covering all aspects of physique development.

Comprehensive Course Materials

Each lecture comes with downloadable PDFs, study guides, and structured lesson plans to reinforce learning.

Self Paced Learning with Lifetime Access

Complete the course at your own speed, with lifetime access to revisit materials anytime, many complete in 60 to 90 days.

1 Month Free Applied Lab Access

Bring your questions to John, Luke and the J3U Team in the Applied Lab. Post in the community any time and join the live monthly Q&A around course materials or your own physique needs.

Quizzes & Knowledge Checks

Assess your understanding with interactive quizzes to reinforce key concepts.

Certificate of Completion

At the end of the course is a quiz, complete with a score of 80% or better and obtain your female course certificate.

Desktop and Mobile

Learn on the go or in the comfort of your home, view content anywhere, anytime.

Continuing Education Provider

NASM Approved Provider: PRO-014118 and earn 1.5 CEUs upon completion.

Maia Sobejana, IFBB Wellness Pro

The Female Module has given me a deeper understanding into the physiological changes that could happen, and their effects on the body. The module also discusses in depth the appropriate and inappropriate PEDs to be used based on the goals of an athlete. The knowledge that I have gained from this module has allowed me to not only understand my own journey as a bodybuilder, but also those of my female clients.

Maia SobejanaIFBB Wellness Pro · Online Coach · PhD Candidate, exercise and muscle physiology

Who Is This Program For?

John Jewett coaching a female athlete

Female Coaches:

For those guiding and inspiring female athletes, this course delivers specialized coaching strategies that account for the distinct hormonal, physiological, and psychological factors impacting women's performance.

Female Competitors:

Tailored for athletes preparing for contests across various divisions, whether it's Bikini, Wellness, Figure, WPD, Fitness, or Bodybuilding. This program addresses the unique challenges in training, nutrition, and recovery to ensure competition readiness and peak performance.

Female Fitness:

Designed for women passionate about optimizing their physical potential, this course offers actionable insights into personalized nutrition, training, and health strategies that tackle the specific hurdles of female physique development.

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What Makes J3U Female Physique Different?

There's a lot of information out there, but most of it is scattered, outdated, or just plain wrong, especially when it comes to female physique development. J3 University's Female Physique course is built on real world experience, evidence based principles, and a no nonsense approach designed specifically for women. Here's what sets us apart:

Proven, Practical Strategies

Every technique in our Female Module comes from the highest levels of female physique success, from elite competitors to top tier coaches, ensuring you get methods that truly work for you.

Health First, Longevity Focused

We're not just about quick fixes; we're about sustainable, long term progress. Learn how to track vital health markers, manage stress, and make informed decisions that support both immediate performance and lifelong wellness.

Lifetime Access, Always Evolving

The fitness landscape is constantly shifting. With lifetime access to your modules and regular updates, you'll always be equipped with the latest, female specific strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

A Complete Roadmap for Physique Development

Whether you're a natural athlete or using enhancements, a competitor or a coach, our course provides a detailed blueprint to optimize every phase, from off season training to contest prep, peaking, and recovery.

The Full Picture

We integrate all the critical components: training, nutrition, supplementation, and health management. This holistic approach ensures you know how to combine every element into a system that maximizes muscle growth, fat loss, and overall health.

No Getting Lost in the Weeds

We break down complex topics into clear, actionable strategies, so you never waste time on unnecessary details that don't move the needle.

Beyond the Basics

We don't just tell you what to do, we explain why it works. By understanding the science behind muscle growth, fat loss, PED use, and health management, you can make smarter, more effective decisions tailored to your unique female physiology.

J3U isn't just another course, it's a blueprint for long term success in bodybuilding.

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J3U Female Physique Real Results

Our athletes. Our methods. Their results.

Our Proven Coaching System for Women Guarantees Success

Our proven strategies for female coaching will guarantee that you are maximizing results for your clients, or your money back.

The Complete Female Physique Course
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  • Download & keep all lesson materials
  • Lifetime access to every update
  • Bonus: Female Lab Interpretation ($295 value)
  • NASM Approved Provider: PRO-014118
  • Earn 1.5 CEUs on completion
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