Brutal Iron Gym

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!

970 - Training - Universal Workout Structure

In today's podcast we share a workout structure that can be applied to all goals!  We give specific examples for sport athletes, CrossFit athletes, and bodybuilding!!!  Take out the guessing games and uncertainty, listen in to learn how to KNOW in a simple way how YOU can create the best workouts!

969 – Nutrition – Counting Calories Doesn’t Matter

In our podcast today we discuss a different podcast platform's episode that featured an expert saying that counting calories doesn't matter.  Is he right?  Why would he say that?  What does that mean for what you should do?

968 - Q&A - Can I Get a Pro Card and an Elite Total?

In today's podcast we discuss the possibility and process of pursuing peak strength AND peak aesthetics!  Can you achieve both?  Can you be great in both?  Listen in to find out!

967 - Mindset - Overcoming Negative Self-Perceptions

Are you struggling with negative self-perceptions?  Struggling to live the life you want, to be fully yourself?  In today's podcast we talk about this struggle and how YOU can work to overcome it!!!

966 - Training - Programming Concepts - Weight Load Selection and Recovery Effects

In today's podcast we discuss proper weight selection, exercise selection, and recovery considerations in training program creation!  Learn the common mistakes people make and how YOU can avoid them!!!

965 - Nutrition - You've Found the Secret... Again

You've found the missing piece, the secret to success!  But, this one is different than the last one, the last one didn't work, but this one will!  How many times have you felt this way?  How many "secrets" have you found that unfortunately didn't work?  In today's podcast we share what the secret is to success AND we actually tell YOU how to do it... for real!!!  Listen in!!!

964 – Q&A – Caloric Cycling for Weight Gain

In today's podcast we share how to structure your nutrition to gain good quality weight (less fat, more muscle) while reducing digestive stress and loss of appetite.  Essentially, how you can gain muscle and feel less miserable in the process!

963 - Mindset - Stop Blaming Yourself

Have you tried to reach your goal but failed?  Did you try something, believing it would work, but somehow it fell flat, confused and frustrated, you quit.  In today's podcast we discuss how to break out of this cycle and finally move forward towards reaching your goals!!!

962 - Training - Hip Hinge Movements for Aesthetic Athletes

In today's podcast we discuss the benefits of hip hinge movements for aesthetic athletes AND how to perform them properly for focused lower Glute growth and thigh / glute separation.  We also cover 4 pro-level workout structures YOU can use in your training!!!

961 - Nutrition - How Painful Is Painful Enough?

The pain of failure, or, the pain of work... which is worth enduring?  In today's podcast we discuss the normal human behavior of trying to avoid work through short cuts but how that often leaves us unsuccessful and unhappy.  What will it take until you choose to commit fully?

960 - Q&A - What Are You Really Doing?

If you're working your butt off but not seeing the results you expected... what's missing?  What's wrong?  This can leave you feeling defeated, confused, angry... BUT in today's podcast we discuss a perspective that can help you regain control and regain progress!!!

959 - Mindset - Investing Equal Effort and Emotion

Is something weighing on you emotionally?  Bringing you down?  Making you upset?  Feel defeated?  If something is weighing on you, match that weight with work!  In today's podcast we discuss how working on the issue can not only help resolve the issue but help resolve the associated negative emotions as well!  AND, we give examples of what work you can do that'll have the best effect!!!

958 - Training - Streamline Your Workouts

In today's podcast we cover 5 tips for how to streamline your workouts; do more in less time while achieving better results!

957 - Nutrition - Four Common Food Mistakes

In today's podcast we discuss four common mistakes people make in relation to money and how those same mistakes are often made in nutrition.  We discuss what these mistakes are AND how to correct them!

956 - Q&A - Budget Friendly Foods

In today's podcast we discuss how important "what" you eat is towards a successful diet whether that's dieting for fat loss, muscle growth, and/or improved performance.  AND!  What the best cheap food options are that will still contribute towards a successful diet!!!

955 - Mindset - Self-Care is Not Selfish

In today's podcast we're talking to parents, mother's specifically since it's Mother's Day, about how taking care of yourself is NOT being selfish!!!  Your needs matter, and most importantly, you can show the way for your family to address their own needs as well.  Be a leader for your family, show them, through your actions, how to live their best lives!!!

954 – Training – Topics from a Recent Personal Training Session

In today's podcast we discuss what was information was covered in a recent in-person personal training session and, from that information, what lessons YOU can apply to your training to achieve better results!!! 

953 – Nutrition – How to Manage Self-Doubt Created by Well-Intended Help from Others

Are you having doubts about your diet?  Have people around you tried to help you but its actually resulted in you feeling uncertain and lost in what to do?  In today's podcast we discuss how to manage these feelings and get yourself back on track!!!

952 - Q&A – Self-Improvement Ideas for a Busy Lifestyle

In today's podcast we discuss what you can do to improve your physical, mental, and emotional goals even while living a busy lifestyle.  Just because you're busy doesn't mean you can't achieve your personal goals!