Brutal Iron Gym

1791 - Mindset - If You Want Change What Will You Change?

If you want to change what you're getting, what are you willing to change in what you're doing?  Often, when we want a different outcome, we don't often directly connect that with the fact that we must take different actions.  We must challenge our current beliefs and actions, we must be willing to look through a different lens and search for what WE can do differently.  If we want change, WE must change.  Listen in to learn more!

1790 - Training - Hamstring Machines - Which is Best for Growth?

Have you ever wondered what makes one machine better than another machine for muscle growth?  For example, if you have multiple options, which machine would allow for the best results?  In today's podcast we discuss hamstring curl machines BUT also provide an answer that would apply to ALL machines for ALL muscles!  We give you the way to know which machine will give you the best results!!! 

1789 - Nutrition - The Optimal Training Time for Fasting Diets

Do you follow a fasting diet structure?  If so, did you know that when you train compared to when you eat can have a HUGE impact on your training progress?  If you've been struggling with training progression, if you've been plateaued in strength, muscle gains, fat loss, etc then today's podcast WILL HELP!!!  Listen in!!!

1788 - Q&A - At What Age is it Safe for Kids to Lift Weights?

Do you have a child interested in weight training?  Are you worried of whether it's safe or not?  In today's podcast we discuss that weight training at any age can be safe and can be a GREAT introduction into a healthy lifestyle that they can carry with them for the rest of their life!

1787 - Mindset - Thriving Not Surviving

Do you feel like you're working SO HARD but you can't ever seem to get ahead?  Do you feel overwhelmed and not able to give your best, so you're giving what you can, but you worry it's not enough?  In today's podcast we discuss a mindset shift, a new focus, that can help to keep you engaged, motivated, and hopeful!

1786 - Training - Programming Technique to Increase Shoulder Width

Do you want wider shoulders?  Are you prioritizing heavy overhead presses?  STOP!!!  Heavy overhead presses WILL NOT create wider shoulders!!!  Whaaaa???  Yes!  Listen to today's podcast to learn 3 unique programming tricks I'm currently using with a personal trainer client to grow their shoulder width!!!  Great stuff in this one!!!

1785 - Nutrition – Correcting the I Don’t Have Time Excuse

Do you believe that you don't have time to eat healthy?  I am 100% certain you're right... given how you currently approach eating healthy.  But, what if, we changed that approach?  What if we proactively prioritized intentional food options that fit your needs, preferences, AND schedule?  You may find that eating healthier is easier than you think!!!  Listen to today's podcast for a client specific example of how we addressed and accounted for the "I don't have time" excuse!

1784 - Q&A - Why Stubborn Muscles Won’t Grow

Are you busting your butt to grow your butt but it isn't growing?  If you're training hard and believe you're eating well but still can't get a stubborn body part to grow... we've got you covered!!!  In today's podcast we discuss the top 3 reasons why stubborn muscles don't grow AND how you can address these reasons and get the growth you want!!!

1783 - Mindset - The Ghosts By Your Bedside

What are your "what if's"?  What are the goals, the desires, the dreams that you want but haven't acted on?  Why do you know what they are but yet not put action towards them?  In today's podcast we discuss what holds us back and how we can overcome it!

1782 - Training - Free Programming Template for Fat Loss and Muscle Shaping

Do you need to lose 20+lbs but also want to improve your mobility and maintain as much muscle as possible?  Are you tired of ENDLESS cardio and boring workouts full of exercises you hate?!  In today's podcast we discuss a workout template you can use to CRUSH your goals while doing NO MORE THAN 20 MINUTES OF CARDIO and getting to choose exercises you ACTUALLY LIKE!!!  Oh, and this template can be used FOR LIFE!!!  Incredible information in today's podcast!  Listen in!!!

1781 - Nutrition - Reaching Your Daily Protein Requirement Without Dairy, Protein Drinks, and Red Meat

Do you have food restrictions and/or preferences that make it challenging to hit your daily protein goal?  This is a common struggle, and it can feel overwhelming and frustrating!!!  But, we're here to help!  In today's podcast we discuss several options and ideas to help you increase your protein intake while using foods you can and prefer to eat!

1780 - Q&A - Powerlifting Meet Warm Ups - When & How

Are you preparing for a powerlifting meet?  Or, have you competed before but wondered... "When should I warm up for each lift?"  In today's podcast we discuss when and how to warm up for each lift specific for each flight (group) of lifters!!!

1779 - Mindset - Can a Leopard Change It’s Spots?

Do you believe you have flaws, or weaknesses, or "spots" / blemishes?  Are they aspects of your life that you don't like and feel that they can't be changed?  In today's podcast we discuss how we often focus on our spots without also focusing on and identifying our strengths!  And how we can actually learn to leverage our strengths to help us make the changes we desperately want!

1778 - Training - Finding the Right Eccentric Speed for Strength Lifts

When you think of the right eccentric speed for lifts like Squat, Bench, and Deadlift... do you think "the faster the better"?  Meaning, that faster you can go down, the faster you'll come up?  If so, then you may be surprised that faster ISN'T always better!!!  In today's podcast we discuss how to feel and find the RIGHT eccentric speed so you can be both strongest AND safest in your big lifts!

1777 - Nutrition - Tips to Maintain Strength While Dieting for Weight Loss

Need to lose weight but afraid you'll lose strength?  In today's podcast we discuss the nutritional process of helping someone lose weight for a strength competition... how they can lose weight while maintaining maximal training performance AND recovery WHILE still making the weight loss goal they have!  Tons of great info!

1776 - Q&A - How to Minimize Joint Pain When Training with Minimal Equipment

Struggling with joint pain?  Unsure what to do?  In today's podcast we discuss what to address, and how, in order to heal your muscles and joints in order to continue to pursue your goals pain-free!!!

1775 - Mindset - Why You Don’t Feel Like Working Out When Stressed

Are you struggling with motivation?  Do you struggle to be consistent with exercise because you rarely feel like working out?  If you've been beating yourself up for not feeling motivated today's podcast can help!!!  It's actually normal, when stressed and tired, to not feel like working out!  That's normal!  But, you do need to learn how to manage that feeling and today's podcast can help!

1774 - Training - Programming Schedule to Maximize Performance and Recovery

Want to know how you can train at maximum intensity and maximum performance while also achieving maximum recovery?!  Who wouldn't?!  In today's podcast we discuss how to structure your weekly training schedule to achieve the best results while also feeling your best!!!

1773 - Nutrition - Avoid this Common Diet Trap

Are you struggling with knowing how much to eat?  If you eat less you weigh less but feel like crap, but, if you eat more you weigh more and... feel like crap haha.  What to do?  Eat less and have low energy or eat more but feel like you're never getting ahead?  What a horrible choice?!  In today's podcast we discuss how to break free from this cycle and get back on track with fat loss WHILE having great energy!

1772 - Q&A - Do Powerlifters Need to do Cardio?

Should Powerlifters do cardio?  In today's podcast we discuss 5 benefits of cardio for powerlifters such as helping to preserve muscle mass while losing body fat, improved aerobic recovery to increase training capacity, and more!!!  Lots of great information!!!