Brutal Iron Gym

2232 - Nutrition - What You Eat Doesn't Matter

Yes, you read the title right... what you eat doesn't matter... UNTIL... you're eating enough!  THAT you eat is more important than what you eat!  Listen to today's podcast to find out how much you should be eating AND when you should be eating it!

2231 - Q&A - What Data Should I Track?

In the pursuit of your goals, what data should you track?  Training performance, calories, body weight, sleep, etc???  We want to track enough to achieve our goals, but not so much that it feels overwhelming.  Listen to today's podcast to find out what data would be best for you!

2230 - Mindset - Fear of Failure

Do you struggle with the fear of failure?  Is it holding you back from giving your best, from being your best?  If so, you're not alone!  It's more common than you may believe!  In today's podcast I discuss the fear of failure and the mental frameworks we can use to overcome that fear to truly cultivate our best life!

2229 - Training - Client Program Review - Powerlifting… Again haha

Want an in-depth education on powerlifting programming?  If so, you're in luck!  In today's podcast I discuss the programming of a 4x Elite Total Powerlifter, fitness business owner, AND mother of 6!!!  I explain exercise by exercise her current program and the underlying elements that have allowed her to be so successful!  Listen in to learn more!

2228 - Nutrition - How to Be Consistent

Do you struggle with consistency?  If so, in today's podcast we discuss tips that can improve your consistency by simplifying what to do and making it EASIER to do!  Listen in to learn more!

2227 - Q&A - Improving Aerobic Fitness Without Running

Need to improve your aerobic fitness, but, you hate running?  If so, we've got you covered!  In today's podcast I discuss how you can structure workouts to address aerobic fitness with weighted and body weight circuits!

2226 - Mindset - Where to Start

Are you struggling with where to start when it comes to reaching your goals?  Maybe you're struggling with confidence in what to do or in yourself?  If so, today's podcast can help!  In today's podcast I explain starting advice for any goal including specific advice for nutrition related goals!

2225 - Training - Client Program Review – Powerlifting

Want to learn more about programming for Powerlifting?  If so, today's podcast can help!  In today's podcast I review a powerlifting coach / client's program and discuss the concepts we focus on so that YOU can improve your own strength-based programming!

2224 - Nutrition - How to Structure Your Diet for Lean Muscle Gain

Do you want to build muscle, BUT, minimize body fat?  Of course!!!  In today's podcast I discuss how you can structure your diet to ensure you can maximize your muscle growth while minimize body fat formation!

2223 - Q&A - Strength Workouts in Under 60 Minutes

Want to train for strength, BUT, need your workouts to be under 60 minutes?  No problem!!!  In today's podcast I teach you how to create great strength-based workouts in under 60 total minutes!!!

2222 - Mindset - Lighthouse vs Finish Line

Are you approaching your goals as you would a lighthouse, or, a finish line?  When we approach a lighthouse we know where we're going, but we have to navigate the waters according to our environment.  When we approach a finish line we know where we're going, and we often think getting there will be a pre-determined course of actions.  Which mindset will allow for long-term success?

2221 - Training - Is Muscle Growth Determined by Mechanical Tension or Volume?

Which is a better approach for muscle growth... lifting heavy weights for less reps, or, lifting moderate weights for moderate reps?  In today's podcast I answer a debate on which is more important; mechanical tension or time under tension?

2220 - Nutrition - The Impact of Early Morning Workouts on Caloric Timing

Do you exercise in the morning and eat healthy BUT you're not seeing the results you want?  If so, you're not alone!  This unfortunately happens to many people!!!  In today's podcast I explain why you are not seeing the progress you expected and what adjustments you can make to ensure you can start making better progress!

2219 - Q&A - Do You Need to Repeat Exercises?

Most training programs repeated exercises for multiple weeks in a row, but... is that necessary?  In today's podcast we answer a trainer's question about the necessity of repeating exercises to progress size and strength!

2218 - Mindset - Your Commitment Determines Your Success

Do you want 70% of the best results possible?  80%?  90%?  Likely you want 100% of the best results possible... but, that's only possible if you give 100%!  Your level of commitment determines your level of success!  Listen to today's podcast to find out more! 

2217 - Training - Programming Techniques to Reduce Injury Risk

If you're struggling with repeated injuries but you still want to get the most from your training... today's podcast can help!  In today's podcast I share programming techniques AND mental health advice for how to optimize your training and mental health as you work to make adjustments to reduce your injury risk.

2216 - Nutrition - Using Caloric Cycling to Optimize Macronutrient Balance

To optimize aesthetics AND performance WITH the highest quality of life finding the right balance of carbs and fats to protein within the right caloric amount is crucial!  In today's podcast we discuss how to optimize your macronutrient balance to best optimize your results!

2215 - Q&A - Techniques to Grow Lagging Body Parts

Have a stubborn body part that isn't growing?  No matter what you do, how much you do, it doesn't seem to respond?  In today's podcast I discuss 6 techniques that can help you grow lagging body parts!

2214 - Mindset - Why vs How

If you want to be successful spend more time thinking of the "why" rather than the "how".  The plan for "how" you will be successful will encounter obstacles and will likely change.  It's the "why" that'll carry you through those obstacles, it's the "why" that'll carry you through the journey.

2213 - Training - The Role of Exercise in Fat Loss

If you want to lose body fat you're likely focusing on exercising more... but, is that actually going to help?  In today's podcast I discuss the impact of exercise on the fat loss process.