Brutal Iron Gym

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.

2212 - Nutrition - Can You Eat Carbs and Lose Weight?

The answer... YES!!!  The two main reasons why people believe they have to avoid carbs in order to lose body fat are due to misunderstanding carbohydrate impact on body weight and portion control issues.  In today's podcast we discuss these two common issues and how you can better understand them in order to create a diet that includes carbs which can often improve your likelihood for diet success!

2211 - Q&A - Can I Eat This on My Diet?

Are you worried about being able to eat a specific food on your diet?  Can your favorite foods fit into your diet approach?  The answer is... YES!!!  In today's podcast I explain how it is possible to include our favorite foods into our diets and still make great progress!

2210 - Mindset - Bend Before You Break

Do you struggle being "all in" or "all out"?  Do you often push yourself to the point of breaking?  If you'd like to reach your goal AND sustain the results, adopting a "bend before you break" approach could be the answer!  Listen in to learn more!

2209 - Training - Should You Use Machines First or Last?

Whether you train for strength or muscle size, when should you use machines vs free weights for your exercise selection?  I answer this question in today's podcast!!!  Listen in to find out!!!

2208 - Nutrition - Managing Progress While Allowing for Small Treats

Is your diet overly restrictive?  Do you struggle with lack of variety?  If you'd like to have more freedom in your diet without sacrificing progress today's podcast can help!  I provide steps you can follow to calculate your daily calorie and protein needs while allowing space for variance and small treats!