Brutal Iron Gym

1389 - Training - How Many Warm Up Sets Should I Do?

Not sure how to warm up without wearing yourself out?  In today's podcast we cover 4 factors to consider when deciding on how many warm up sets and reps per set you should do for each exercise!

1388 - Nutrition - Micronutrients & Multivitamin Supplements

Are you getting all of your vitamins and minerals?  Are you trying to get them all from whole foods?  You know supplements may help, but, are they trustworthy?  In today's podcast we discuss micronutrients, the foods you can eat to get what you need, and which supplements can be trusted!

1387 - Q&A - Why Did You Increase My Calories?

A client who recently made changes to their training felt like their physique was flat and washed out... they asked if they should decrease their calories to correct this aesthetic change.  I replied... "Let's add calories!"... and, it worked!!!  They look and feel great!!!  They then asked, "Why did you increase my calories?".  To learn the answer and how YOU can benefit from the answer, listen to today's podcast!!!

1386 - Mindset - Why You SHOULD Plan to Fail

Make a plan... but, also, plan for when you plan fails!!!  You CANNOT predict every moment of life ahead of time, but, you can prepare yourself by knowing ahead of time what decisions you'll make and what you'll use as your guidepost for those decisions!!!  To be successful you MUST plan to fail!!!

1385 - Training - Training Differences During Fat Loss vs Strength and Muscle Building Phases

Should you change your training if you're switching from a fat loss phase to a strength and muscle building phase?  Or, vice versa?  In today's podcast we answer that question and (spoiler alert) give examples of how to make those changes correctly to ensure your training is the most efficient it can be for your new goal!!!

1384 - Nutrition - My Most Recommended Supplements

AUDIO UPDATED - Do you need supplements?  If so, which ones?  In today's podcast we discuss whether or not supplements are necessary for your goal, and, what supplements I do recommended based on different goals!

1383 - Q&A - My Biggest Mistakes with Nutrition

"Want to know what I know without making the mistakes I've made?"  Yes please!!!  This question is why I LOVE listening to audiobooks!  Learning from others mistakes without having to make them is an invaluable opportunity!  In today's podcast we present such an opportunity!  I discuss the mistakes I've made with nutrition, what I learned from them, and how YOU can apply what I've learned!!! 

1382 - Mindset - There Will Never Be More Time

Struggling to reach a goal because you just can't ever seem to find enough time?  You're overwhelmed, too much to do, but, you really want this goal!!!  What can you do?!?  In today's podcast we discuss this feeling and what we can do to overcome it!!!

1381 – Training – Deadlift Weakness Training at a Commercial Gym

Do you want to build your deadlift, but, you train at a commercial gym?  So you have no bands, no fancy barbells, none of the cool equipment that you often see on social media?  What can you do?  In today's podcast we discuss how to improve your deadlift even if you don't have the best equipment!

1380 - Nutrition - All or Nothing Mindset

Are you struggling to be consistent because you can't be perfect?  You know what's the best possible action, but, you often fall short, so you then decide... I might as well not even try!  But, that mindset is likely not leading to the life you want!  How can you break out of that all or nothing mindset?  Listen in to today's podcast to find out!!!

1379 - Q&A - How to Get Bigger Faster Without Getting Fatter

Want to build more muscle, but, every time you increase calories you just gain body fat?  What can you do?  In today's podcast we discuss how you can adjust your nutrition and your training to help you increase muscle mass without gaining unwanted body fat!!!

1378 - Mindset - Be an Influencer

Want to be an influencer?  You should!!!  Being an influencer can help you succeed in life!  Want to find out how?  Listen in to learn!!!

1377 - Training - Identifying a Good Program

Wondering if the program you're following is the best?  If it's not... do you want to know how to fix it?  In today's podcast we discuss aspects that good programs should have, and, we provide information for how to address and correct any issues!!!

1376 - Nutrition - Adjusting Calorie and Protein Intake from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Struggling to adjust to specific calorie and protein targets?  Does it feel like too much food, or, not enough?  Or like eating "that much" protein is impossible!!!  In today's podcast we discuss how to make your caloric and protein adjustments in a more manageable way!!!  Listen in to learn how!!!

1375 - Q&A - Learning to Parent Yourself

Are you giving your best to all your goals but still falling short?  If so, you're likely struggling mentally, beating yourself up for what's not getting done, and feeling overwhelmed and that you'll never fully be successful.  That's a miserable place to be!!!  In today's podcast we discuss how to mentally manage those feelings and what you can do to regain control and regain a healthier mindset!

1374 - Mindset - 200,000 Downloads - Improving Long-term Consistency

The podcast has reached over 200,000 downloads!!!  Thank you to each person who has listened to the podcast and supported the growth of the podcast!  One contributing factor of reaching 200,000 downloads has been the consistency of the podcast so in today's podcast we discuss how to improve long-term consistency so you can better reach your goals!!!

1373 - Training - Tips to Growing Lagging Body Parts

Struggling to get a specific muscle to grow?  You're training it super hard, really giving it your best efforts, but, it just won't grow?  In today's podcast we share 6 tips that can help grow lagging body parts including a very helpful nutrition tip!!!  Listen in to learn!!!

1372 - Nutrition - Case Study - Advice to Get Unstuck

Eating healthy and staying active... but, the scale isn't moving?  You feel stuck, frustrated, and ready to give up!  Don't!!!  Listen to today's podcast to hear a specific example of someone who's facing that same situation, and, what I recommend to help them get unstuck and moving forward towards their goals!!!

1371 – Q&A – How to Look Fit Fast

Want to look fit as fast as possible?  Who doesn't?!! haha  In today's podcast we explain the steps you can take to look fit as fast as possible if you're in a rush!

1370 - Mindset - What Can You Do When There’s Nothing You Can Do?

When what you wanted to do, you can't do... what do you do?  In today's podcast we discuss what you can do when what you wanted to do can't be done.  How can you still stay on track in your nutrition, your training, or even in your mindset?  Listen in to learn!!!