Brutal Iron Gym

1030 - Training - Preventing Involuntary Urination During Heavy Lifts

In today's podcast we discuss incontinence and what we can do to address it in both our nutrition and training!

1029 - Nutrition - The Best Times to Eat Bad Foods

In today's podcast we discuss how and when to splurge nutritionally while being able to minimize body fat formation.  Essentially, how you can eat extra and get away with it!!!

1028 – Q&A – Nutrition Basics & Macronutrient Tracking

In today's podcast we discuss the process of learning nutrition, from the overview to the details, and how YOU can learn to write and track your OWN nutrition program!

1027 - Mindset - Which Approach Is Best For You?

When approaching your goals, which approach do you typically use?  An approach that starts small and builds over time, or, an approach that starts BIG aiming to make the biggest difference as fast as possible?

1026 - Training - Which Is More Important - Intensity or Frequency

In today's podcast we discuss which is more important... how hard you work, or, how often you work?  The answer may surprise you as it's actually not the same answer for all people!!!

1025 - Nutrition - Caloric Difference Between Training and Non-Training Days

In today's podcast we discuss how to set up caloric differences from training day to non-training days, and, what caloric changes to make if you have consecutive non-training days either as part of your program or due to busyness of life.

1024 – Q&A – I Joined a New Gym and Don't Know What to Do

If you're new to a gym, or gyms in general, today's podcast explains how you can feel comfortable and confident starting your gym-ing journey!!!  We discuss where to start, how to progress, and provide extra resources so you can increase your gym knowledge!!!

1023 - Mindset - Stress Management - Options & Priorities

In today's podcast we discuss two ways that'll help you better manage stress when it comes to making "the right" choice.  Don't be caught in the moment, drowning in the "what if's"... decide ahead of time, plan what your decisions will be, and live with less stress!!!

1022 - Training - Individual Specific Differences in Training

In today's podcast we describe why your programming should be specific to YOU!  And!  We discuss how you can take whatever programming you're using now and make it more personalized!!!

1021 - Nutrition - How Much Carbs & Fats Do I Need?

In today's podcast we discuss distribution of Carbs and Fats per meal.  If you know your Caloric and Protein intake numbers but are unsure how much Carbs and/or Fats you should eat today's podcast is EXACTLY what you're looking for!!!

1020 - Organization Specific Health Resources

In today's podcast we discuss a service that provides nutrition and exercise resources for organizations.  We work with large commercial gyms, small independent facilities, individual personal trainers, and non-fitness related businesses to provide structured resources they can use to improve the quality of their service, improve client retention rates, and increase business income and growth.

1019 - Mindset - Avoid Necessity

Too often we wait to give our best until it becomes a necessity.  But, in those moments we often rush, we look for short cuts, we look for ways to just "get it done".  In those moments we don't consider the long-term permanence, nor do we often pause to consider the quality of our efforts.  In today's podcast we discuss how YOU can avoid these mistakes!!!

1018 - Training - Workout Review - Bench Press Workout for Strength and Growth

In today's workout we look at a sample Bench Press workout and discuss the pros and cons and what YOU can learn from this workout to create better workouts for yourself!

1017 - Nutrition - Should You Have Small Treats?

If you're having repetitive cravings, should you give in before they become overwhelming?  In today's podcast we discuss the pros and cons of giving in to small cravings and how YOU can make the best decision based on your own needs and behaviors.

1016 - Q&A - Programming Methods for Regulating Intensity

In today's podcast we explain, in detail, programming concepts of RPE, RIR, Percentages, and more!!!  We explain why programs try to regulate intensity and which methods are the best!

1015 - Mindset - Coming Back from Time Off

In today's podcast we discuss how to properly manage both your nutrition and training when coming back from a break!!!

1014 - Training - The Perfect Program - Complex Simplicity

In today's podcast we discuss one aspect of creating "the perfect program" that many people get wrong.  It often leads to confusion, frustration, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed.  Listen in to today's podcast so you can learn how to avoid this mistake!!!

1013 - Nutrition - Managing Bloating and Slow Digestion

In today's podcast we cover a bunch of potential causes for bloating and slow digestion along with how you can correct each cause if they're an issue for you.  Tons of helpful information in today's podcast!!!

1012 - Q&A - Are You Measuring the Right Thing?

In today's podcast we discuss how to properly track body composition change.  We also look into extra topics such as the diet style of If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM), weight training for fat loss, and how to best give advice to others.

1011 - Mindset - There's No Time Like Right Now

In today's podcast we review 3 reasons why people often wait to get started towards their goals, or, worse, why they never get started at all!!!  We discuss these 3 reasons and provide a better mindset for how YOU can overcome these reasons and get started on your journey to success right NOW!!!