Brutal Iron Gym

2146 - Training - Proper Warm Up for People with Hyper-Mobility

If you have hypermobile joints you may worry about being injured when lifting weights.  If so, in today's podcast I explain how to properly warm up and strengthen your joints so that you can be safe AND strong while lifting weights!!!

2145 - Nutrition - What is the Proper Caloric Deficit for Fat Loss?

How low should you go when it comes to calories in a fat loss diet?  Should you go as low as you can tolerate?  Are there any possible negative impacts in doing so?  In today's podcast I discuss what considerations come into play when deciding the proper calorie deficit for a fat loss diet.

2144 - Q&A - Creative Options for Indoor Cardio

Want to improve your cardiovascular performance, BUT, you're limited to only indoor options?  And you don't have traditional cardio equipment?!  No problem!!!  In today's podcast I explain how you can achieve a great cardio stimulus without a lot of space or equipment!  Listen in to learn how!

2143 - Mindset - How Can We Create Change?

Do you want change in your life, but you're feeling defeated?  Or struggling to know how to create the change you want?  If so, in today's podcast we explore 3 steps that can help you create change in your life that will allow you to shift your life closer to what you truly want it to be!

2142 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 5 Weeks Out

Down 3 pounds and feeeeeeling it haha.  Meredith had a great week but the diet is now starting to push her into "uncomfortable" territory!  Listen in to learn what she's working through AND how we're working through it!!!

2141 - Training - AI Generated Training Programs

Are you considering using an AI generated training program?  Do you wonder what the pros and cons of AI generated programming are?  Is it best for you, and your specific goals?  I answer all of these questions, and more, in today's podcast!

2140 - Nutrition - Setting Up a Calorie Surplus Diet for Muscle Growth

Want to ensure you're eating enough to grow without gaining unwanted body fat?  In today's podcast I discuss how to set up a personalized diet that will provide enough calories and protein for muscle growth without causing unwanted body fat gains!

2139 - Q&A - Training Structures for Chest & Back Workouts

Want some workout ideas for training your chest and back together?  We got you covered!!!  In today's podcast we share 3 workout structures that you can use to personalize your workout to best match your needs!!!  Listen in to learn more!

2138 - Mindset - Willingness to Try Something New

Are you fearful of trying a new approach?  If your current approach isn't working, and you believe you do need to move on to a new approach, BUT, you're afraid to do so... today's podcast can help!  I share 3 tips that'll help you move on to the new approach with more confidence and conviction!!!

2137 - Training - Is Running Bad For Your Knees?

Are you worried about the impact of running on your joints?  Have you heard that running is bad for joint health?  If so, in today's podcast we answer those concerns and provide steps for how to protect your joints while being able to include running into your exercise routine!

2136 - Nutrition - Setting Up a Calorie Deficit Diet for Fat Loss

Want to learn how to set up a fat loss diet for yourself or a client?  In today's podcast I teach how to determine the right calories, the appropriate deficit, and how to balance your nutrition with your activity for an overall fat loss diet approach!  Lots of great information!!!

2135 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 6 Weeks Out

Another fun week!!!  This week we talk about food dreams, the impact of your period on a diet, and share some fun memories!!!  Lots of laughs in this one!!!

2134 - Q&A - Why Does My Weight Fluctuate Every Day?

If your body weight changing per day impacts your emotional health and/or can feel demotivating at times, this podcast can help!  In today's podcast I explain what a weight scale measures and how / why our body weight can fluctuate daily.  Better understanding the reasons for day to day change can help us better control our reactions and actions so we can stay the course and achieve our goals!

2133 - Mindset - Drink the Orange Juice

What's holding you back from reaching your goals?  What's the one thing you can never seem to get past?  In today's podcast we explore what to do when you have a seemingly immoveable object in your path.  Listen in to learn!!!

2132 - Training - Program Review & Free Giveaway - Female Strength Without Adding Mass

Want to get stronger without getting bigger?  In today's podcast I share a program I recently wrote for a client that achieves exactly that goal!!!  And, it's totally for free!!!  Listen to the podcast and if you want a free copy of the program reach out at brutalirongym@gmail.com

2131 - Nutrition - Client Journal - Check In and Q&A

Want to learn what we cover in our weekly client check-ins?  In today's podcast I review a recent client check including the weekly nutrition review and the weekly Q&A topics and answers discussed!  This is a fun insight into what is covered within our one-on-one services!

2130 - Q&A – What Do Your Clients Struggle With the Most?

I was asked this question recently by one of my personal trainer clients and I thought it would make a great podcast!!!  If you'd like to learn if your struggles are also shared by others (hint, hint - they often are) you can listen to today's podcast to find out if so and what we do to work through them!

2129 - Mindset - What Should You Blame Yourself For?

If you beat yourself up when things don't go as planned please listen to today's podcast!  In today's podcast I discuss self-blame and how it often shows itself in fat loss diets when it comes to our weight on a scale and the food choices that we make.

2128 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 7 Weeks Out

What a fun week!  Meredith's weight loss plateaued so we had to make some adjustments but everything's back on track and pushing forward!  To learn what adjustments we made... listen in!!!

2127 - Training - Squat Pre-Exhaust Program

Pre-exhaust before Squats?!!  Yep!!!  The benefits may surprise you!!!  In today's podcast I share a squat pre-exhaust program I wrote for a client including the individual-specific benefits, exercises, and exercise selection thought process!!!  There's a ton of great programming knowledge in this podcast!!!