Brutal Iron Gym

1472 - Q&A - Reducing Stiffness Between Workouts

Do you feel stiff and sore between workouts?  If so, in today's podcast we discuss 5 ways you can reduce soreness to help you move more freely between your workouts!!!  Great information including supplement recommendations!!!

1471 - Mindset - What’s Your Win?

Struggling with feeling like a failure?  Like you're never doing enough?  In today's podcast we discuss the challenge of balancing our best health-life choices with our other responsibilities in life, and how we can better manage that balance for a healthier emotional life!

1470 - Training - Should Men and Women Train the Same?

Assuming a man and a woman have the same goal... should they train the same?  In today's podcast we discuss similarities and differences that should exist in training depending on strength levels!

1469 - Nutrition - Which Diet is Best for Fat Loss - Low Carb or Low Fat?

If you're wanting to lose body fat, should you eat low carb... or... low fat?  Which is best?  In today's podcast we discuss the differences, and provide the answer!!!  Fun stuff!!!

1468 - Q&A - How Often Should I Change Exercises?

In today's podcast we revisit this topic and discuss how the length of time in which you should keep the same exercises in your training routines should differ based on your training history, lifestyle, and supplement enhancements.  Fun discussion!!!

1467 - Mindset – Struggle to Strength Stories

Are you facing a struggle that seems overwhelming, that seems insurmountable?  In today's podcast we discuss circumstances that can seem unbeatable, but, we discuss stories of clients who have overcome those challenges!!!  And, we discuss how YOU can do the same!!!

1466 - Training - Growth Pattern of Muscles

Did you know individual muscles have common growth patterns?  For example; for the chest, the bottom and outside portions tend to grow before the upper and inner portions!  In today's podcast we discuss common growth patterns of several muscles AND the techniques we use in clients' programs to counter these patterns so our clients achieve a more balanced look in a faster, more efficient manner.

1465 - Nutrition - Why Calories Always Matter

Should you eat low carb?  Or low fat?  Or only at specific times of the day?  In today's podcast we discuss nutrient digestion and the science of why WHAT you eat doesn't really matter towards fat loss, it's always about HOW MUCH!!!

1464 - Q&A - Check These Things First

If you're experiencing minor joint pain that doesn't seem to go away... If you're tired and fatigued but you eat well and workout... If you've been consistent in your training but aren't seeing results... Check these things first!!!  In today's podcast we cover what factors you should consider when trying to figure out what's happening in each of these situations!

1463 - Mindset - Make a Plan B

Do you believe that making a Plan B is planning to fail?  Believe it or not, making a Plan B actually helps to PREVENT you from failing!!!  Listen in to learn more!!!

1462 - Training - Recent Client Advice

In today's podcast we discuss recent training advice given to a client covering how to properly manage exercise intensity, how to address high heart rate during a workout, address joint tightness, and much more!!!  Lots of great info!

1461 - Nutrition - Recent Client Advice

In today's podcast we share recent nutrition advice given to a client covering protein use / need both before and after a workout as well as how to refine the nuances of nutrition to push for even greater results!!!  Lots of great info!

1460 - The Lost Podcasts - with Meredith

Today's podcast is intended to bridge the gap between the total count of podcast episodes we have and the listed episode number.  To serve this purpose my wife Meredith and I have fun answering random fitness related questions which we thought could be a fun way to account for... "the lost podcasts"

1455 - Q&A - The Best Technique Most People Don’t Use

In today's podcast we answer a listener's question of "What's the best training technique that most people don't use?"  We answer this question for 3 different training goals; muscle building, strength building, and fat loss.

1454 - Mindset - A Trainers Viewpoint - Client Mindset Issues

In today's podcast we discuss 3 client mindset issues that trainer's often face and struggle to overcome.  We discuss the client's point of view as well as the trainer's and offer advice for both on how to address and overcome each of the issues.

1453 - Training - Program Example - Muscle Growth with Joint Protection

Want to learn more about specific workout programming?  In today's podcast we read through a program I wrote recently for a client who wants to look jacked but also needs to protect his joints!  In the podcast we also offer a copy of the program for free!

1452 - Nutrition - Balancing Eating Healthy with Social Events

Struggling to stay on your diet when you're super busy or when there's a social event?  In today's podcast we provide some tips on how to manage those moments without blowing your diet!

1451 - Q&A - Should You Stretch Before a Workout?

Is stretching before a workout necessary?  Is it safe?  In today's podcast we discuss whether or not you should stretch before big compound lifts!!!

1450 - Mindset - Is This the Best You Can Do?

Are you giving your best towards your goals?  Or, giving just to the edge of your comfort?  To edge that still allows you to hold onto counter-productive but comfortable behaviors and habits?  Listen to today's podcast to hear a great story and lesson about giving your best!!!

1449 - Training - Training Template for Busy Personal Trainer

Want to look jacked with just FOUR 40-minute workouts a week?  Yep, it's possible!!!  In today's podcast we share a training template that was written for a busy personal trainer to help ensure he could keep up with his physique goals while also crushing his business goals!