Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

871- Life Being Fit vs. Unfit

It may seem obvious that being fit and healthy makes life better, but how does life become better? What about life improves when you’re more fit and healthy? And where in your life will being fit and healthy actually come into play?In this podcast, we break that down with REAL world scenarios — showing you that although having goals of looking better is great, the results of your hard work transcend into far more benefits than just how you look in the mirror!If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

870 - Best Advice For New Trainers, Best Isolation Exercises, And More…

In today’s episode Cody will dive deep into some topics that include what recommends personal trainers that are just getting started should do, alternate isolation exercises that can replace the leg press, and more!If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(5:15) -  I just got my personal training certification, and dream of eventually doing my own coaching! Do you have Any advice for new personal trainers/coaches wanting to start out working for a company? I'm not sure where to look or apply! Thanks for all the content! You are truly inspiring!(9:20) -  I’m 44, going to be 45 this year and I feel like I’m losing the muscle I’ve built and not seeing results like I used to. I spent the last year at maintenance calories and tried a cut back in October and saw very little changes. Just wondering what is the best way to tackle a cut now that I’m in my mid 40’s? Should I go into a more drastic deficit or go slow and maybe start off in a 10% deficit.(15:15) -  For the RIR - should I be focusing on the RIR for each rep or the amount of reps you have listed to complete?(26:20) - Since I do not have a leg extension or leg curl machine, what are other isolation exercises I can use in place?(35:15) - Do beginner lifters benefit from a greater calorie surplus than advanced lifters since they have a greater capacity to put on muscle mass? Or because of that capacity, they should just eat at maintenance and get good results?—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

869 - Dr. Rand McClain: Peptides and Hormones

On this episode we have one of the leading experts on hormones and peptides, Dr. Rand McClain!Peptides are emerging into the health and fitness space as one of the most beneficial and impactful supplements on the market, because they have been shown to produce unbelievable results with minimal (if any) side effects at all. This is primarily because our body already makes these amino acids. But because they are so versatile, scientists can create any combination of them to formulate peptides for whatever desired effect they want. Again, making them extremely beneficial AND in demand.Which is why we brought Dr. Rand McClain on the show! To give us a “Peptides 101” master class, while helping us also understand how they are connected and interrelated to hormones in the body.So join us and learn what peptides are, how they work in the body, how they work, the connection to hormones they have, and the results they can produce for everything from body composition to health to longevity.And make sure you order Dr. Rand McClains new book, “Cheating Death: The New Science Of Living Longer and Better”. HEREYou can also follow Dr. Rand McClain on instagram @dr.randmcclainIf you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(3:20) - Who is Rand Mclain and what does he do.(5:30) - Importance of living better and longer(8:10) - What are Peptides?(14:15) - Why are Peptides not more common?(21:55) - BBC 157 Peptides(27:40) - How are these Peptides working(32:05)  - Other Peptides(36:50) - Growth hormones(47:10) - Semoralin (55:30) - Choosing the right Peptides(1:00:50) - Peptides to replace TRT(1:07:40) - Where you can find Dr. Rand and all of his content—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been

868 - When Weight Loss Stalls, Issues w/ Hybrid Training Programs, and More…

In today’s Q&A podcast, Cody will discuss what to do when your weight loss progress stalls, what problems can and will occur when you switch up training programs too frequently, and so much more!If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click aHereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(11:45) - I calculated my deficit to be 1750 calories using the TCM online calculator and am using one of your 5 day training programs, while also doing 2 days of LISS cardio at 1 hour each. I’m even weighing everything perfectly, yet am gaining weight or staying the same week to week. What could cause this to happen? Inflammation from higher training volume? Or am I just not in a big enough deficit?(21:20) - How would someone go about  transitioning from a 5-day strength program (performance bodybuilding type) to a 4 day split. Would you make your workouts longer? More intense? Prioritize hypertrophy over strength? Basically how do I decrease volume/intensity without going ‘backwards’? I have always been a hybrid ‘athlete’, doing cardio multiple times a week on top of that. I am now training for a marathon and need to add in more runs into my weekly routine. I want to prioritize keeping as much muscle as possible, as well as possibly getting stronger.(30:00) - With Lent coming up that means no meat on Fridays and days of fasting. In those situations, what is the impact of one day a week not hitting our protein needs for the day AND being in a significant deficit? Will one day significantly hinder any progress or just get right back on it the next day and not worry about it.—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

867 - How To Use Cardio For Fat Loss, Ineffective Circuit Training, and Training Around Injuries

In today’s Q&A podcast, Cody dives into How To Use Cardio For Fat Loss, Ineffective Circuit Training, and Training Around Injuries!If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click aHereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(6:14) - I was recently diagnosed with a sports hernia a few months ago which has limited my ability to do certain types of cardio. Being the middle of winter here in Minnesota my options are mainly indoors. My hernia makes it difficult to do any form of running/jogging or anytime of split leg movement. However doing jumping jacks, jump rope, jump squats are not issue. What are some recommended effective indoor at home cardio types you would recommend? I have a treadmill but not a bike. Thanks in advance for taking my question and for all you do for myself and others.(12:55) - What are your thoughts on doing bodyweight or light weight circuit style workouts on rest days? Would that impinge on recovery? Say, working out hard for 5 days a week and taking 2 days for light circuit style training?(18:55) - I’ve recently added 30 min of cardio to my lifting routine because I’m 7 weeks out of a competition. Trying to maximize my time so I’m sometimes training in the morning from 5am to 7:00 doing my heavy lifts and cardio and going again after work to finish (triceps on a shoulder day or band work like glute kickback burnouts and abductor work on glute ham days for example). Is this a good plan or should I just use that time to recover- I train hard in the 10-15 rep range to close failure and drop sets and myo sets. I hate doing cardio at night because I prefer doing it with caffeine in my system. I'm adding the band work to focus on upper glutes as much as possible.—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

866 - The Barbell Physio: Zach Long

Do you NEED mobility? Does flexibility even matter? How do you rehab minor injuries from lifting weights? And what does “prehab”, to prevent lifting aches and pains, for the general population look like?ALL of this and more answered in this episode! Because we have The Barbell Physio, Zach Long, on the episode to drop some knowledge bombs and help us better understand proper movement, lifting, and injury prevention. And there’s truly nobody better, because he’s not just a physical therapist — he’s a coach to countless athletes AND a true lifter himself.Follow Zach on social media @thebarbellphysio and check out everything he offers at www.thebarbellphysio.comIf you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click aHereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(2:30) - Who is Zach Long(4:30) - Dealing with specific injuries(7:40) - How to asses injuries(9:50) - Importance of mobility(23:40) - Most common complaint with patients(27:30) - Importance of Compounds lifts(36:10) - Full range of motion(39:00) - Lifting for ligaments and tendons (centric and eccentric)(42:20) - The BIG 3(48:40) - Quad Training vs Hamstring Training(56:00) - Where you can find Zach and all of his services—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

865 - Exposing Bad Trainers, Worst Diet Ever, & The Science Behind Drop Sets.

In this episode Cody will tell it how it is! Answering questions from listeners about horrible programming from personal trainers, one of the worst fad diets to ever exist, and all about the science behind drop sets.If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click aHereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(8:15) - I am curious about your opinions on drop sets. Research seems to show they are VERY effective for a shorter period of time than straight sets, so why are we not all doing drop sets all the time?(15:00) - I have been lifting consistently for about a year and a half. In the fall, I started hiring a personal trainer to write 8-week programs for me. The most recent one she wrote put the days in the following order: push, legs, pull, legs, glutes/shoulders. I always hear you are not supposed to work the same muscle group two days in a row. On this program, the last two days both include multiple glute exercises (for example- hip thrusts and glute-focused leg press on one day…kickbacks and glute emphasized back extensions on the next). Am I overthinking the fact that these exercises are one day apart? Or is this a sign that my trainer may not know what she’s doing?(24:40) - Question about clients coming from Optavi,  which is a very restrictive fad diet. Like 800-1000 cals and they recommend no exercise. Just awful. Anyway, I have a lot of women coming to me off of that program. Many of them have lost a good chunk of weight and many have gained weight back but they all have weight they still need to lose. I’m not sure  if they can safely continue in a deficit. They have body fat to lose but on the flip side they have spent many months on this very low calorie program. Which direction would you think is best for these individuals?—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

864 - Weight Loss Drugs w/ Dr. Roberts

This podcast covers everything you need to know about "Weight Loss Drugs". Prescription weight loss drugs have been around for almost 100 years, believe it or not. But they have regrown in popularity once again and because there are new emerging prescription drugs being given to obese patients by doctors, it's an important topic for us to cover on the show! So I brought our Chief Science Officer, Dr. Brandon Roberts, back on the show to cover the topic in massive detail -- specifically breaking down the different weight loss drugs out there, what they actually do (ie - how they work), and the potential risks of taking them.If you'd like to read the article we have on the topic as well, visit the blog at www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/weight-loss-drugsIf you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click aHereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

863 - Top Evidence Based Influencers, Aggressive vs. Conservative Calorie Deficits, and More…

This is a solo Q&A episode where Cody will dive into multiple different topics that include his Top Evidence Based Influencers, Aggressive vs. Conservative Calorie Deficits, and More!If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click aHereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(12:30) - How many weeks would you suggest to take to lose about 5lbs of body fat (after building phase)? Should I reduce my calories significant in the beginning or reduce them slowly? Thank you!! Love the podcast!(21:00) - I understand that with the goal to lose fat and gain muscle, scale weight is only one data point along with measurements and pictures. But what advice do you have for someone whose goal is to compete in a lightweight class in several competitions throughout a year for someone close to that scale weight.(26:45) - Who are your favorite "evidence based" fitness personas? I am looking for more people to follow and engage with that have mindsets like Tailored Coaching!----Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…

862 - Best Bulk Duration (Male vs. Female), Goal-Setting While Eating At Maintenance, and Staying Motivated To Train.

In this episode Cody will answer questions about how to start loving your workout plans, what kind of goals to set while eating at maintenance, and what the average time someone staying in a bulk for their first time.If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like it or benefit from it. Thank you!!—-To Apply For Coaching: Click HerePurchase Training Program On TrainHeroic: Click HereTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!Purchase Items From Tailored Life Apparel - HEREDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesGiant Lifting Equipment (10% Off With Code “TCM10”): GiantLifting.com1st Phorm Supps: https://www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Get Cody’s Amazon Recommendations, Click Here—-Timestamps:(3:45) - I was in a deficit for a while and am currently at maintenance but found that as the deficit went on, I stopped enjoying my workouts and I still don't enjoy them as much as I used to. Do you find (for yourself and clients) that calorie deficits tend to make you enjoy training less? If so, how long does it take to begin enjoying them again like you used to?(13:15) - What do you do to spice things up when a client is getting bored of being at maintenance?(19:45) - What’s the average duration you recommend for a first time bulk? And does it differ for men to women?—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1Email – info@tailoredcoachingmethod.comCody McBroom Has Also Been Featured On: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC,Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, Barbell Shrugged, Strong By Design, OPEX Fitness andMore…