Choose Hard

FITNESS x NUTRITION x MINDSET • The Choose Hard Podcast is a Real, Raw, and Results-Backed podcast that will challenge the way you think and push you to grow in every area of your life. The Host, Cody McBroom, is a Father, Husband, Speaker, Online-Coach, and The Founder/CEO of Tailored Coaching Method, a Multi 7-Figure Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Company Who Has Helped THOUSANDS of Individuals Around The Globe Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Transform Their Minds.

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Tuesday Aug 02, 2022

The key to building muscle is training with a hard enough effort to maximally stimulate your muscles, without training too hard or going to failure… The difficult part for most people is understanding how you can properly accomplish this balancing act! Which is why the RIR (Reps in Reserve) and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) Scales were created and in this video we teach you all you need to know about using RIR to optimize your training results.—-To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-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…

Monday Aug 01, 2022

To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Timestamps:1:25 - I would love to know what personal development/business book Cody is currently reading/ listening to / the last one he consumed. And I would love to know some of the personal development & business books that have the biggest impact on Cody.10:25. - Afraid to start intuitive eating after counting macros for a year, even though i know so much about food i am scared but tracking has f’d me up mentally19:20 - Any tips on how to balance body dismorphia and being fit? It can be extremely difficult to hold myself accountable at times because I will burn out with extreme tracking, but that's the only way I hold myself accountable. During burnout I will lose mental and physical progress. I struggle with depression and anxiety when I inevitably over work AND when I can't bring myself to workout all the time and can see the loss of progress in the mirror.25:10 - What’s your opinion on glycogen formulas like 1st Phorm Ignition?38:15 - Do you have any tips for reducing inflammation and weight gain / water retention due to training heavy? Currently in cut, went from upper lower to 4 full body days. Scale came to (almost) a complete screeching halt since. Not feeling particularly rundown or hungrier, still measuring and tracking everything I eat including the weekends. I know the scale isn’t suppose to be everything but mid-way through a 12 week cut it’s hard not to feel discouraged. Good thing I love progress but it still sucks.41:30 - How often should my muscles be sore after strength training?—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/tailoredcoachingmethodInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroomYouTube - <

Thursday Jul 28, 2022

To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Timestamps:(5:15) - You’ve talked before about the importance of doing exercises in the order they’re in in the program, but what about in the days? My day 1 for the program I’m on is better for the end of the week. Is it okay to reorder the days?(13:30) - I want to increase my bench, squat and deadlift. I’m a girl so I know benching what the boys do might be unreasonable. Although my goal is to be stronger than most boys. If I have 4 maybe 5 days to workout , how do I structure my workouts to get stronger on those lifts? Or do I need to focus on one at a time?(18:15) - What would your top 3 tips for creating a deficit and adhering to it in the face of 1 untrackable meal a day? I live at home since I’m only 19 and coming from a Maltese family, it’s considered ‘disrespectful’ for me to cook my own dinner and refuse my parents cooking. How would I work around this as it’s not possible for me to make my own dinner/plan for it (not always planned what dinner will be until the night of.(24:30) - I started working a 9-5 desk job straight out of college (2020) and it’s the most draining situation i’ve ever been in. I’ve always been active and worked out, found my love for fitness AFTER school. I am now working as a group trainer as a side gig on top of my 9-5, just because I love it enough to spend my free time helping others in their journey. I know I want to shift my career to the fitness industry full-time, but don’t know where to start, as this group class won’t provide me what I need to supplement my current income. where do I start? can I build my own brand without proper professional experience to back my knowledge? if not, what are some pros/cons to look for when seeking new training positions?(29:20) - I’m a 44 years old female going through menopause and no matter how well I eat and exercise I’m still gaining weight. What’s the best advice you can give me for me to start losing instead of gaining weight.(34:25) -  I’m a 40 year old female with 17 years of training experience. I absolutely love lifting weights and have been exposed to a variety of programming when it comes to hypertrophy training. I don’t want to grow my upper body but would like to work on my lower body a bit more and develop my quads, hams and glutes. I’ve got 2 jobs so I can only fit 4 trainings a week. How can I split training, please? My thinking is 3 lower body days to allow more volume and 1 upper body to maintain my current muscle mass. How would I program the upper body? Also, when I try to add muscle mass to my lover body, do I need to be in calories surplus or will maintenance calories do?(40:25) - Can you explain the difference in programming between RIR (reps in reserve) vs rpe ( Rating of perceived exertion ) Why would so

Tuesday Jul 26, 2022

0.8g per lb? 1g per lb? 1.2 g per lb?! There are COUNTLESS recommendations out there for how much protein we need per day in order to build muscle and/or maintain our muscle while dieting... however, science gives us a clear picture of what is actually required per day depending on how much you weight and what your goals are, which we break down for you in this podcast!—-To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-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…

Monday Jul 25, 2022

To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Timestamps:(1:10) - I am an equestrian professional and have recently gained some weight (10lbs). My job is very physically demanding and the summer months are even more difficult with the heat. My typical training program is based more around performance and recovery due to the fact that I ride 6 horses a day and am outside about 10 hrs. I train only about 3 days a week lifting + steady state cardio. I’d like to shed the extra lbs but am not sure the approach I should take to lose it without losing performance. What would you suggest I do for training and nutrition to accomplish my goals?(11:50) - Is a walking pad worth the cost? During summer months in az walking outside is not an option and looking to increase steps.(20:10) - I train 5-6 days a week (2 lower body days, 2 back days and 1-2 shoulder and arm days). Goal is hypertrophy and I compete in bikini. Volume per session is high at at the moment. I start my workouts with compound lifts and heavier sets and finish with more accessory type, higher rep, exercises. If I run out of time and can not complete my last 1 or 2 leg exercises (due to work, life, etc) should I throw them in the next day during back day or should I dedicate that day to just resting and recovering my legs? This happens a few times a month right now. I spend close to 2 hours a day at the gym on most days.(27:10) - Top 3 Tips for Productivity(38:30) - Can you explain “creating a calorie deficit” more? Are you essentially tricking your body to think a certain calorie intake is “maintenance” and then after a certain time dropping calories? I’m having trouble understanding when I should decide to drop calories and by how many calories I should drop them by without sacrificing energy for me to use in the gym. I would prefer not to start using pre-workout either. I get about 7 hours of sleep a night, I drink 128 oz of water per day, currently am eating 2,500-2,600 calories per day and tracking in MyFitnessPal, height is 5’ 11”, and currently have been floating around 205-210 lbs for about 3 years now. Started using the Tailored Trainer app about 6 months ago and have seen some small positive changes in my body but huge gains in my strength! Would really appreciate your advice on this and I really enjoy listening to your podcast!—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ-

Thursday Jul 21, 2022

James Krieger is the GO-TO GUY for training volume, because he's easily the most well versed researcher and reviewer of training volume literature. So it was a real pleasure to get him on the podcast to break down everything from why training volume matters so much, what the research has actually taught us about it, how to distribute it throughout a week, individualizing it to your training needs, and so much more... We even dive into some topics around insulin sensitivity and body fat measurement tools at the end as a bonus.You can follow James on instagram at @james.krieger and check out all that he has to offer online over at https://weightology.net/Things Mentioned:Volume BibleBody Composition Percentage SeriesInsulin Sensitivity Article—To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Timestamps:(0:45) - Why James got into “volume”(3:50) - The importance of Volume(5:40) - Defining Volume(19:25) - Those who respond better?(22:15) - RPE and RIR(26:15) - Muscle Fiber Types(28:40) - Programming vs Periodization (31:20) - Limits in training sessions(38:15) - Volume while in dieting phases(40:15) - Body Measurements Research and Errors(47:30) - Insulin Sensitivity Importance(53:05) - Where you can find James and all of his content—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook -

Monday Jul 18, 2022

To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-Timestamps:2:40 - Is it possible for a client not to drop weight if they are overly fatigued/burnt-out?10:00 - What are the best and worst part about being a coach?19:30 - How do you balance your nutrition and relationships at home?28:45 - What do you believe was your “aha moment” that took your career to another level?36:00? - I do a push, pull, legs split w/ one pull day focused on strength and the other on hypertrophy, but I’m having trouble programming 2 pull days w/out excessive overload and stress. What do you suggest doing?—-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…

Thursday Jul 14, 2022

This is an interview of me, on The Fit For Fitness Podcast with Steven Davis -- a local Seattle Trainer. He came down to the Tailored Coaching Method Headquarters to spend some time with me and we had a REALLY good conversation around the art of coaching, using methods that aren't proven by research (but do support the science), how to create serious change in clients, and more…You can find Steven on instagram @the_mister_davis and tune in to his podcast The Fit For Fitness Podcast—-To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-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…

Monday Jul 11, 2022

This Q&A episode is a bit of a spitfire style episode! We nail some topics pretty hard, shedding a lot of light on best practices while also calling out the BS we see in the industry around them as well!—-To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Timestamps:3:00 - I need help/tips for getting back on track after a week long binge from huge life changes following a weeks vacation. Definitely gained weight, detailed progress, and I’m beating myself up big time and having a hard time getting back on track and not feeling like crap about the steps back I took10:35 - Fascia based training gaining momentum in S&C world19:10 - What are the top books you recommend for strength and conditioning / nutrition for coaches?24:20 - Best advice for someone battling negative self talk and the idea of doing things "perfectly" when it comes to their diet.—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-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…

Friday Jul 01, 2022

To book a seat at our first ever LIVE event at The Tailored Coaching Method HQ, go to https://antimastermind.securechkout.com/ and claim your set (ONLY 20 SPOTS TOTAL)—-To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up PageTo Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here!1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethodTo Apply For Coaching: Click HereDownload 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guidesPrivate Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE.—-Timestamps:(8:00) - I am 8 weeks away from competing in my second bikini competition. My first was last year. My weight has been incredibly stubborn during this prep and even with cut macros and with a big increase in cardio, my weight is barely budging. I am 10 pounds down but probably have 8-10lbs to go. Do I need to be in a bigger deficit or is my body telling me that I need to get out of a diet and just postpone my show and do one at a later date? I am training 6 days a week and doing 85 minutes of cardio 6 days a week as well.(17:35) - I have a client that doesn't like to eat veggies with their meals. Occasionally they will fit them in but each meal is only protein and carbs. What would you tell them or what advice would you give?(25:30) - I have a client that began 8 months ago with me. Her doctor prescribed an 800 CALORIE DIET! So our goal was to bring her to back to an optimized state, at a steady pace. She is now at 1700 calories because it took a while to get her hormones back in a good place, and biofeedback where she didn’t feel overly full (recent blood work was good also). My question is, how do you proceed with a deficit on someone who basically got her metabolism so down regulated at that 800 cal deficit. She also has fatty liver disease. Needs to lose about 20 more lbs. I’m a little nervous and want what is best for her!(35:30) - I’m set to finish my cert 4 for PT in October, I’m nervous to start at a coach. It’s truly my passion and what I want for my life, what would your advice be for new coaches, specially because I’m young (19) in ensuring we are doing the best we can with limited experience?(41:00) - My son is 21, he’s SO skinny. What can he do to put on weight? I’m trying to get him to lift too. He’s about 5’8 and probably 115-120 lbs. Any suggestions on gaining?—-Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study ArticleTop 4 Podcast Episodes:- Nutritional Periodization- Nutrition FAQ- Training FAQ- My Story—-Social Links:Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blogFacebook -

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