Brutal Iron Gym

2010 - Nutrition - Tips to Decrease Calories Comfortably

Are you struggling to reduce calories in a consistent way?  Maybe you've tried diets before but your energy crashed and you experienced extreme cravings?  In today's podcast I share tips on how to maintain proper protein intake AND how to reduce calories comfortably while dieting!!!

2009 - Q&A - Powerlifting - 3 Elite Totals in 6 Months While Losing 20 Pounds

Want to learn what it takes to achieve what less than 1% of powerlifters have achieved?  In today's podcast we discuss the nutrition and training of Lauren Rutan who achieved her third Elite Total in Powerlifting this past weekend!  We share her macros, specific foods, workouts, exercises, and much more!!!

2008 - Mindset - Calming Anxiety During Diets

Do you feel anxious during diets?  Feel nervous you're messing things up?  Feel nervous of whether or not the diet will work?  If so, in today's podcast I explain how to lessen anxiety and have a greater sense of control throughout the diet and a greater sense of certainty that you'll be successful!

2007 - Training - Tips to Increase Strength and Muscle Damage Safely in a Bodybuilding Program

If you're following a muscle growth program but your progress has stalled today's podcast may have the answer!!!  Muscle growth can plateau due to a plateau in strength development.  In today's podcast I share methods you can use to increase strength safely while still maintaining a muscle growth focus in your training!

2006 - Nutrition - Tips to Increase Calories Comfortably

Are you struggling to eat more in order to grow?  If so, today's podcast will help!!!  In today's podcast I share tips for how to increase calories but in a comfortable way!  In a way that allows for less digestive stress and is sustainable over time so you can be more consistent which will produce greater results!

2005 - Q&A - Nutrition Facts Labels - Understanding & Usage

Have you been confused or intimidated by nutrition facts labels?  Have you ever wondered what all the numbers meant and how they related specifically to YOUR needs?  In today's podcast I discuss what is covered on the label and how you can simplify the information to best apply what's included specific to your needs!

2004 - Mindset - How to Get What You Want

What do you want?  Are you getting it?  In successfulness discussions and motivational content we often hear iterations of "What you want is in what you avoid" which is true but... do we truly look into why we are avoiding those things?  In today's podcast we discuss the "why" and what you can do to best address it!

2003 - Training - Managing External Rotation Shoulder Pain During Back Squats

Are you struggling with shoulder, elbow, or wrist pain when squatting?  If so, today's podcast WILL help!!!  In today's podcast I explain the reasoning for the pain, how to address it, but also to what depth to address it so that not only do you eliminate pain BUT you're able to stay strong and stable in BOTH the Squat and Bench!!!

2002 - Nutrition - How I Gained Over 100lbs While Lowering My Body Fat Percentage

Want to gain a MASSIVE amount of mass?  If you're tired of being skinny or skinny/fat and you're ready to get JACKED today's podcast WILL HELP!!!  In today's podcast I discuss how I gained over 100lbs without getting fat AND how YOU can do the same!!! 

2001 - Q&A - Nutrition Adjustments as Weight Change Progresses - Fat Loss

Would you like to know exactly what and how to adjust your diet to ensure you can reach your fat loss goals?  Today's podcast will help!!!  In today's podcast I teach what adjustments you can make to your diet or a client's diet to ensure continued progress!!!  Tons of great information!!!

2000 - with Meredith - Flashback Fundemonium

TWO THOUSAND podcasts!?!?  Wow!!!  In honor of our 2,000th podcast Meredith and I discuss fitness trends from the 2,000s in some flashback fun!  Some good memories and laughs!!!

1999 - Mindset – Finding Happiness IN Challenge

Do you struggle with balancing happiness and a pursuit of continued improvement?  You want happiness so you focus on slowing down and enjoying what you have, but, you then feel discontentment because you feel stagnant and that things aren't progressing... but, when you push for progress you're overworked, tired, and discontent again... what do you do?  Listen to today's podcast to find out!!!

1998 - Nutrition - Golden Rules for the Golden Years - How to Look and Feel Great as You Age

Want to look and feel great as you continue to age?  Are you worried that older age will bring a decline in physical health?  Listen to today's podcast to find out what you can focus on in order to be and stay your best as you age!!!

1997 - Q&A – The Effects of Switching to a High Fat Diet

Are you considering a high fat diet to improve overall health including specific health changes such as increased insulin sensitivity?  If so, today's podcast can help!  In today's podcast I discuss a question posed recently by Dr Shawn Baker, the creator of the Carnivore Diet, that discusses the impact of switching from a mixed diet to a high fat diet.  Lots of great information!!!

1996 – Mindset – Self-Pity

Are you struggling with self-pity?  Are you focused on the negatives of the past, and potentially allowing them to create negatives in your future by discouraging positive, progressive action?  Today's podcast can help!  I discuss self-pity and how we can work to process and adjust for it so we can grow into a better future.

1995 - Training - Leg Workout Template for a Personalized Blend of Growth and Athleticism

Want great results, but, you also like variety and freedom within your training?  In today's podcast I teach a leg workout template that ensures you'll achieve your desired outcome BUT with the ability to personalize your workouts to your individual needs and preferences, AND be able to do that continuously for a really long time!!!  So, great results AND freedom within training, an excellent combination!!!

1994 - Nutrition - Weight Change Factors vs Experience Factors

When it comes to what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat... specific factors will have a direct impact on your weight and other factors only have an impact on how you feel.  It's important to know the difference so that you can create a personalized approach to dieting AND understand the true impact of when you make nutritional mistakes so you don't lose motivation.  Listen in to learn more!!!

1993 - Q&A - Five Carb Questions

Have questions about Carbs?  In today's podcast I answer five listener-provided questions on Carbs including timing, type, and how to properly track them in relation to fiber and sugar alcohols.  A quick podcast, but good info!!!

1992 - Mindset - Neurological Programming - The Need for Neutrality

What is the right mindset for success?  We know a negative mindset is generally not helpful... but, is a positive mindset any better?  In today's podcast we discuss the cons of both a negative and a positive mindset and explain how a neutral mindset is actually best for long-term success!

1991 - Training - Which is Better for Fat Loss - Steady State Cardio, Interval Cardio, or Weight Training

If you've wondered which type of exercise is best for fat loss... here's the answer!!!  And it may surprise you!!!  Hint... weight training MAY NOT be best for everyone!  Listen in to learn more!!!