Brutal Iron Gym

2186 - Q&A - Which Should I Do First - Get Big or Get Lean

Are you stuck?  Do you want to get bigger, but, you also want to be leaner?  Which should you do first?  We provide that answer in today's podcast!!!

2185 - Mindset - Cognitive Congruency

Does what you think you want match your daily thoughts, words, and actions?  Often people "say" what they want, but, what they DO doesn't always match, and this opposition often leads to failure.  How can we avoid this trap and ensure we achieve success?  Listen in to find out!!!

2184 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 2nd Show Wrap Up

Meredith competed in her second show this year, NPC Carolina State Championships, over the weekend!!!  In today's podcast we recap the experience; the good, the bad, and the totally unexpected haha, and talk about our next steps towards Nationals in December!

2183 - Training - Benefits of Cardio for Strength & Muscle Building Athletes

Are you struggling with poor recovery?  Poor digestion?  Low hunger?  Poor sleep quality?  If you're a strength or muscle building athlete low intensity cardio can help all of these issues!!!  In today's podcast I discuss the benefits of cardio for strength and muscle building athletes as well as discuss the best method for including cardio without lessening your workout performance!!!

2182 - Nutrition - How to Determine Calorie Difference on Training vs Non-Training Days

How many calories should you eat on a training day vs a non-training day?  This is a great question to ensure you're properly fueling your training performance and adaptations without eating an unnecessary surplus of calories.  In today's podcast I share two methods you can use to determine the proper caloric intake based on your daily activity level!

2181 - Q&A - Top 10 Exercises for Gaining Muscle

What are the BEST 10 exercises for gaining muscle and getting jacked?  If you want to know, you'll have to listen!!!  In today's podcast I share my top 10 list as well as give an explanation for each choice!!!

2180 - Mindset - Stop Choosing the Easy Pain

What is "easy pain"?  It's the familiar discomfort, the familiar effort that you often repeat in hopes of achieving a specific goal BUT unfortunately never seems to work, at least not long-term.  When you want to achieve a goal, and you've tried the same approach multiple times, it may be time to try a new approach.  In today's podcast I discuss how we can overcome our hesitations towards new approaches to increase our chances of success!

2179 - Training - Exercise Selection - Pre-Contest vs Offseason

When switching from offseason to pre-contest training, what considerations should be made in regards to exercise selections?  Should you use the same exercises that you used in the offseason, or, if the diet is changing from surplus to a deficit, should your training change as well?  Listen to today's podcast to find out!

2178 - Nutrition - How to Make Dieting Less Stressful

Are you feeling stressed?  Overwhelmed?  Uncertain?  When it comes to dieting feeling stressed isn't uncommon, but thankfully it doesn't have to be the norm!  In today's podcast I share 5 tips for how to reduce dieting stress!!!

2177 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 1st Show Wrap Up

She did it!!!  She qualified for Nationals!!!  In today's podcast Meredith and I discuss how the first show went including ALL of the chaos that ensued haha.  It definitely wasn't an ideal or normal experience, that's for sure haha.  Listen in to share in the fun!!!

2176 - Q&A - How Fast Do We Lose Muscle Tissue?

Are you worried about losing muscle mass when you're away from the gym?  Maybe you have a trip coming up, or a surgery, or have just been missing more training sessions than you'd like... and you're worried you're going to lose all of your gains!!!  In today's podcast we discuss the process of muscle loss and how to avoid losing muscle tissue when you can't be in the gym as much as you'd like!

2175 - Mindset - How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit

Are you struggling?  Are you considering quitting?  Before you do, listen to today's podcast!  In today's podcast I discuss the mindset that can keep you going and allow you to keep a sense of hope!!!

2174 – Training – Self-Regulation Issues with RPE

If you're using self-regulation techniques in your programming, such as RPE, today's podcast can be helpful for learning to identify two common issues people struggle with that often derails their programming and progress!

2173 - Nutrition - How Quickly Should I Expect to See Results?

When our efforts start, our expectation of seeing results starts... but, is that the right expectation for success?  Creating the right expectation of when we should see results can help set us up mentally for success!  Listen to today's podcast to find out when you should expect to see results for your efforts!!!

2172 - Q&A - Meeting Protein Demands as a Vegan Athlete

Are you struggling to reach your protein requirements without overconsuming your calories?  If so, you're not alone!!!  This is a struggle many vegetarian and vegan athletes face when trying to balance a healthy diet.  In today's podcast I share the advice I give my clients and how YOU can solve this issue!

2171 - Mindset - Mental Toughness - Short Term vs Long Term Mindset

When you think of mental toughness, what do you picture?  Often we think of mental toughness in extremes... extreme amount of effort, but for only a short duration.  But, is that the mental toughness approach you need to reach your goals?  Listen in to learn more!

2170 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 1 Week Out

Peak Week!!!  We're finally here!!!  In today's podcast Meredith shares how she's feeling and what she's thinking leading into our upcoming contest!!!  Be sure to follow our Instagram channel "brutalirongym" for contest updates!!!

2169 - Training - How Does Training Less Help Muscle Grow More?

If you've plateaued in muscle growth, in order to grow more, you may actually have to train less!  How can this be true?  Listen to today's podcast to find out!!!

2168 - Nutrition - The ONE Most Impactful Nutrition Adjustment Everyone Should Make

If I could only tell everyone ONE piece of nutrition advice... what would it be?  Listen in to find out!!!

2167 - Q&A - Does Workout Order Matter?

If you have to change the order of your workouts, is that really significant?  ABSOLUTELY!!!  Workout order absolutely matters!!!  Listen in to learn why AND how you can modify the workouts to ensure you still achieve the best results!!!