Brutal Iron Gym

990 - Training - Trust the Process

If you're uncertain, struggling, not sure what to do... ask questions!!!  Seek out understanding before you make changes on your own to your programming.  If you work with a coach, ask your coach, if you follow a popular program, ask others who are following the same program.  It's okay to ask questions, just make sure you do so before you make changes on your own

989 - Nutrition - Why a Salad Isn't a Healthy Meal

In today's podcast we break down THREE reasons why a salad ISN'T a healthy meal!  And we discuss how these three reasons could be applicable to other meals you're believing are healthy, but, could actually be holding you back!!!

988 - Q&A - Which Direction Do I Choose?

Should you lose fat or build muscle?  Should you cut weight or focus on getting stronger?  What do you do when you're between two goals?  In today's podcast we provide the answers!!!  Listen in to find out what's the best choice for you!

987 - Mindset - Win What Matters

It's okay to not be great at everything, to have the best of everything, to be everything to everyone.  You can't do it all.  Stay focused on your goals and win what matters.  In today's podcast we discuss this mindset shift and how you can mentally let go of "the rest" so you can be your best!

986 - Training - Common Training Splits for All Goals

In today's podcast we cover successful training splits for the goals of fat loss, bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, and sport athletes.  These are weekly training splits that have been successful for others and can be successful for YOU!

985 - Nutrition - Beginner to Advanced - 3 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Nutrition

Today's podcast is pretty awesome!!!  We cover from beginners to advanced THREE things YOU can do TODAY to improve your nutrition!!!  Please share the podcast if you find it helpful!!!  Thank you!!!

984 - Q&A - What Makes a Good Breakfast?

A common question I'm asked is... "Is this a good meal?"  In today's podcast we discuss what questions YOU can ask yourself to know if what you're eating is a good meal!!!

983 - Mindset - We Find Peace in Our Strength

Today we take a deep dive into a motivational quote!  We discuss the process of finding peace, of creating peace when faced with challenges in life

982 - Training – Why Programs Should Have Rep and Percentage Ranges & How to Use Them

In today's podcast we discuss the benefit of rep and percentage ranges in programming AND how you can best perform your bouts of effort to maximize both safety and results within those ranges!!!

981 - Nutrition - Water Cut - Lose 10lbs in 24 hours

In today's podcast we take a look at a water cutting process to make weight for a competition.  We discuss the manipulations we'd make to training, nutrition, and fluid intake.  A neat look into the process of how the body stores water and how we can manipulate that process for our benefit!

980 - Q&A - Do You Need Calibrated Plates?

When it comes to being your best, do you need the best equipment?  In today's podcast we discuss whether the expensive equipment is worth the investment!

979 - Mindset - What Happens When Quitting Isnt an Option

What would happen if you couldn't quit?  What would happen if you HAD TO find a way?  In today's podcast we look at this concept, and learn that if we do push on, if you don't allow ourselves to quit, we CAN be successful, we CAN achieve our goals.

978 - Training - How to Get More Without Doing More

Have your results plateaued?  Are you giving as much as you can but not getting what you want?  In today's podcast we discuss how to break out of plateaus and how you can get MORE without doing more!!!

977 - Nutrition - Methods for Adjusting Caloric Intake

In today's podcast we discuss both beginner and advanced methods for adjusting caloric intake to help towards both goals of reducing calories to help towards fat loss or adding calories to help towards muscle gains!  The podcast includes training advice as well!!!  

976 – Q&A – Own Your Choices

Life is about choices.  Make the choices you know are best for you and you'll live a happy life.  Make the choices you know aren't the best for you, and, you won't live a happy life.  It's simple to understand, but hard to do.  Listen to today's podcast to learn how you can make the best choice more often.

975 - Mindset - How Can I Still Move Forward?

In today's podcast we discuss how to adjust when life makes changes to your plans.  We discuss TWO main ways you can still move forward towards your goals no matter what life throws your way!

974 - Training - The Benefits of Mixed Training Styles

Applying concepts from other styles of training can help you become your best!  In today's podcast we learn how aesthetic athletes can benefit from CrossFit, how CrossFit athletes can benefit from Powerlifting, and so much more!!!  In order to be your best, steal from the rest! haha

973 – Nutrition – Exercising on an Empty Stomach

Should you exercise without eating beforehand?  Does exercising in a "fasted" state help you lose body fat?  In today's podcast we discuss the effects of exercising on an empty stomach and whether or not YOU should do it!!!

972 - Trainer Education - Intake Assessment for a New Client

In today's podcast we answer a listener's question in regards to how to handle the first workout with a new client.  We discuss what you should ask them before the workout, how to structure the workout, and how to set goals based on what was seen in the workout.  Lots of helpful info!!!

971 - Mindset - You Cant Start at the End

When we start something new we often have expectations that things will go smoothly, we'll feel confident the whole time, and other than a few hiccups we'll be successful quickly.  Well, as life has probably already taught you, this isn't usually the case haha.  In today's podcast we discuss how to create more realistic but empowering expectations when starting something new!