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Choose Hard#48 - A Beginner's Guide To Tracking HRV [Heart Rate Variability]In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom teaches what Heart Rate Variability (HRV) tracking is, why it works, and how it can help guide your fitness journey by optimizing recovery and enhancing performance!In this Podcast, he breaks down:✅ What is HRV? Understanding the significance of heart rate variability.✅ Benefits of HRV Tracking: Learn how monitoring HRV can boost your gym results.✅ Top 5 HRV Devices: Explore the best tools to monitor your HRV effectively.✅ Morning Measurements: Why tracking HRV first thing in the morning yields the most...2025-05-0122 min
Choose Hard#47 - The 5 Training Principles Every Workout Plan Needs to Build Muscle & StrengthIf your training isn’t built on these 5 principles… you’re leaving gains on the table. In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom breaks down the non-negotiables that must be present in your weekly training plan to build serious strength and muscle — without burning out, plateauing, or getting bored.You’ll learn:The fundamental movement patterns to include in every programHow to optimize training volume for hypertrophy and performanceThe progression methods that keep gains coming long-termWhy individualizing exercise selection beats cookie-cutter workoutsAnd how to make training fun, so you stay consistent for life...2025-04-2850 min
Choose Hard#46 - The Science of Building Muscle Without Fat Gain (Lean-Gains Explained)Can you build muscle without gaining body fat? In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom dives into the science and strategies behind lean gaining – helping you maximize muscle growth while minimizing fat gain.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ How to set up your nutrition for lean muscle growth.
✅ The role of calorie surplus and macronutrients in lean gaining.
✅ Insights from scientific research on building muscle efficiently.
✅ Common mistakes to avoid when pursuing a lean bulk.
🔥 Whether you’re looking to improve your physique or opt...2025-04-2422 min
Choose Hard#45 - Top 5 Training Techniques To Intensify Your WorkoutsIf you're looking to take your training to the next level, this podcast is for you! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom breaks down "training intensification techniques"—what they are, when to use them in your program, and how they can help you maximize your results.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ The purpose of intensification methods in strength training.
✅ When to incorporate these techniques into your workout routine.
✅ 5 effective methods you can use today:
Super-Sets
Drop Sets
Giant Sets
Myo Reps and Rest Pause Sets
D...2025-04-1732 min
Choose Hard#44 - From Insecure to Empowered: A Proven Framework to Build Unshakable Self-WorthYour goals, habits, and results all stem from how you view yourself. In this episode, Cody McBroom breaks down the real science behind self-worth and self-esteem—why it drops, how it’s influenced, and what you can do to take control of it starting today. Backed by research and real-world case studies, Cody introduces a 4-step system called I.D.D.D., which stands for:Identify your personal contingencies of self-worthDiversify the sources you rely on for self-esteemDevelop non-contingent self-worthDetermine intrinsic goals that align with who you want to beco...2025-04-1444 min
Choose Hard#42 - The CHOOSE H.A.R.D. Framework: Honor, Awareness, Resilience, & DisciplineWhat does it really mean to Choose Hard? In this episode, Cody McBroom breaks down the powerful acronym behind the podcast name—CHOOSE H.A.R.D.—and why it’s a blueprint for success in every area of life.From the importance of taking ownership over your Choices to the core traits of Honor, Awareness, Resilience, and Discipline, Cody dives deep into why these qualities separate those who succeed from those who stay stuck. Plus, he gives you a step-by-step guide on how to develop each trait so you can push past obstacles, stay consistent, and reach...2025-04-0736 min
Choose Hard#41 - The Progressive Phase: Creating A Personalized Fat Loss Diet Plan (Step-by-Step Guide)This is Part 2 of the 3 part fat loss periodization podcast series! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom breaks down the "Progressive Phase.”
Following the Primer Phase, where we prepared your body and mind for success, this phase focuses on crafting an individualized fat loss diet plan that delivers consistent progress while avoiding plateaus.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ How to design a diet plan tailored to your body and goals.
✅ Proven strategies to break through plateaus.
✅ Why preparation in the Primer Phase sets the stag...2025-04-0325 min
Choose Hard#40 - 3 Steps To Building Bigger Glutes: Optimize Your Weekly Training Plan🍑 How to Grow Bigger Glutes: 3 Key Training Strategies.
In this Podcast, Choose Hard Podcast host Cody McBroom shares 3 proven steps to help you grow and develop your glutes better and faster. Whether you’re looking to improve aesthetics, strength, or athletic performance, these strategies can make a big difference, quick.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ The best exercises for glute activation and growth.
✅ How to structure your weekly training plan for maximum results.
✅ Tips to avoid common mistakes that limit glute development.
🔥 These strategies are simple yet effectiv...2025-03-3117 min
Choose Hard#39 - The Primer Phase: Essential Prep for Lasting Fat Loss SuccessWelcome to part 1 of the 3 part fat loss periodization podcast series! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom dives into "The Primer Phase" — the critical foundation that prepares you both physically and mentally for effective dieting.
In Phase 1 of our 3-phase fat loss coaching plan, we focus on:
✅ Physical Preparation: Optimizing your body’s readiness for calorie adjustments.
✅ Psychological Readiness: Building a strong mental framework for dieting challenges.
✅ Physiological Priming: Ensuring your metabolism and hormones are aligned for fat loss.
Without this foundational phase, many people str...2025-03-2720 min
Choose Hard#38 - [Q&A] Red Dye No.3 Ban, Carb Cycling, Food Addiction, & Nutrition for Health ConditionsIn this Q&A episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom tackles some of your most pressing nutrition and health questions. He kicks things off by breaking down why Red Dye No. 3 is being banned in the U.S. before diving into listener-submitted questions, covering topics like how to navigate nutrition with health conditions, strategies for overcoming food addiction, and whether carb cycling is worth the hype. If you’re looking for science-backed, no-BS answers to improve your nutrition and health, this episode is for you!
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Choose Hard#37 - Why Fat Loss Plateaus Happen & How to Break Through ThemAre you stuck in your fat loss journey and not seeing the results you want? In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom explains why fat loss plateaus happen and uncovers the most common reasons people struggle to make progress.
More importantly, he shares his proven solution — The Triple A Method: Assess, Adjust, and Accelerate—to help you get back on track and continue losing fat effectively.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ The top reasons fat loss plateaus occur.
✅ How to properly assess your progress and i...2025-03-2028 min
Choose Hard#36 - Being Fit is a Requirement for Success: Lessons from a Black Belt, Gym Owner & Endurance AthleteFitness isn’t just about lifting weights or hitting the gym—it’s a foundational pillar for success in every area of life. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with returning guest Cody Smith, the owner of Virtuous Fitness Gym in Silverdale Washington.
But Cody Smith isn't just a gym owner, he's also a father of 3 boys, devoted husband, Man of God who runs a Men's Ministry, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, entrepreneur, endurance athlete.... Yeah, he's A LOT OF THINGS! Which is why he's the perfect person to discuss how fitnes...2025-03-171h 09
Choose Hard#35 - Why Your Lagging Muscles Aren’t Growing—And What to Do About ItStruggling to grow certain muscle groups no matter how hard you train? In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the four most effective strategies for bringing up stubborn body parts and finally seeing real muscle growth. You'll learn why volume, frequency, variation, and exercise order all play a major role in muscle development—and how to apply these principles to your training immediately. Whether it's lagging arms, weak legs, or underdeveloped shoulders, this episode gives you the blueprint to fix it. Tune in and start building the physique you’ve been working for!
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Choose Hard#34 - How Jeff Overcame Parkinson’s Disease to Compete in a Physique CompetitionMost people would let a Parkinson’s diagnosis stop them from chasing their goals. But not Jeff Schneider. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with one of his personal clients who refused to let his circumstances define him.
Despite battling Parkinson’s Disease, Jeff committed to training, prepping, and stepping on stage for a men’s physique competition—and he didn’t just compete, he placed. This is a story about struggle, resilience, and what it really means to choose hard every single day.
Tune in for an inspiring conversati...2025-03-1058 min
Choose Hard#33 - The Top 5 Training Mistakes Killing Your Gains [and What to Do Instead]If you’re hitting the gym consistently but not seeing the progress you want, you might be making one (or more) of these common training mistakes. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the five biggest training mistakes beginner to intermediate lifters make—and how to fix them to start seeing real results.Here’s what you’ll learn:📌 How to properly gauge and maximize effort for better muscle growth📌 Why exercise order matters more than you think📌 How to match your training volume to your experience level for sustainable g...2025-03-0638 min
Choose Hard#32 - Justin Mihaly: Becoming Elite & The "Grow or Die" MentalityJustin Mihaly is a bodybuilding coach, entrepreneur, and fitness influencer known for his expertise in hypertrophy training, functional nutrition, and coaching competitive bodybuilders. He is the founder of Team Mihaly, a coaching brand that provides training and nutrition guidance for physique athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts who are striving to become elite.
Justin also helps online coaches develop their businesses through better coaching, systems, and marketing. He shares educational content on bodybuilding, nutrition science, and mental toughness through his social media and his podcast, formerly known as "Grow or Die" but now rebranded as “Elite Coaching Cast” – which...2025-03-031h 01
Choose Hard#31 - High-Carb Fat Loss: 5 Reasons Carbs Can Actually Help You Get LeanThink you need to cut carbs to lose fat? Think again. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom debunks the biggest myths about carbs and fat loss, breaking down why a high-carb diet might actually be the better approach for shedding body fat.
Backed by research, Cody shares five powerful reasons why carbs can help you get leaner, including:
✅ Building more muscle for a higher metabolism
✅ Boosting strength and performance in the gym
✅ Why dietary fat is stored more easily as body fat than carbs
✅ Increased flexibility in your diet for...2025-02-2738 min
Choose Hard#30 - GNC's Vice President of Product Innovation & Science: Rachel KreiderIn this episode, Choose Hard Host Cody McBroom interviews Rachel Kreider, the Vice President of Product Innovation and Science at GNC. They discuss Rachel's journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian and then into her current role as the head of Product Innovation and Science. Then the conversation leaps from topic to topic, touching on powerful points that every listener is going to want to hear about the supplement world!
From the process of product creation in the GNC laboratory and accepting or denying products from other brands requesting to hit their shelves, to the importance of quality...2025-02-241h 00
Choose Hard#29 - Hyrox Recap, Joining Team Jocko Fuel, & Powerful Lessons From 2024In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom shares his recap of the shockingly intense and insanely difficult Hyrox Competition, his new partnership and collaboration with supplement company Jocko Fuel, and a handful of powerful lessons from 2024 that are guaranteed to help you see tremendous breakthroughs in 2025.
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Choose Hard#28 - How To Measure Progress [Best & Worst Ways To Track Your Results]If you’re chasing results but unsure if you're actually making progress, this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast is for you. Cody McBroom breaks down the best—and worst—ways to measure progress in fitness and nutrition. He covers:
Why body fat measuring devices aren’t as accurate as you think.
The role of weight tracking and when the scale actually matters.
How to use biofeedback to gauge recovery, energy, and overall health.
The importance of tracking gym performance and progressive overload.
How to connect all these data points to ensure you're moving forward.
Stop relying on unrel...2025-02-041h 14
Choose Hard#27 - Who Are You Becoming? [How Identity & Standards Shape Your Success]In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom dives deep into the game-changing concepts of personal identity and standards. He breaks down:
What personal identity really means and why it’s the foundation for success.
How the standards you set for yourself dictate the results you achieve in life.
Why redefining your identity and setting higher standards are essential steps to personal growth.
A practical, step-by-step guide to redefine who you are and align your standards with your biggest goals.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of how to level up in fitness, nutr...2025-01-271h 05
Choose Hard#24 - A 5-Step Framework For Setting New Year’s Fitness GoalsIn this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, I’m breaking down the ultimate 5-step framework to help you set (and stick to) your New Year’s fitness and nutrition goals. This isn’t your typical “new year, new you” talk—these are actionable strategies designed to create real, lasting change.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
1.) How to determine your specific goal and why clarity is key.
2.) The power of positive correlations: how achieving this goal can impact every area of your life.
3.) How to stack the 1%—small, consistent actions that lead to massi...2024-12-3047 min
Choose Hard#23 - Sauna-Science: How Heat Exposure Impacts Your Health, Body Composition & Stress LevelsIn this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, we’re turning up the heat—literally. I dive deep into the benefits of using saunas and explore how they can improve your overall health, body composition, and stress management.
To keep it evidence-based, I review three research studies, each focused on one of these key benefits:
How regular sauna use improves cardiovascular health and longevity.
The impact of saunas on body composition, including fat loss and muscle growth.
The role saunas play in reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity.
For each...2024-12-2638 min
Choose Hard#22 - Walking in Faith: A Year of Reflections and LessonsIn this special episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, I reflect on the transformative journey of the past year since my baptism and my commitment to following Jesus Christ. Join me as I share the powerful lessons I've learned along the way—lessons about faith, resilience, and the strength found in choosing to embrace challenges. From navigating doubts to experiencing profound moments of grace, I delve into how these insights have shaped my life and not only deepened my relationship with Christ, but are helping me to become a better leader, father, husband, coach, and business man.
Wh...2024-12-2336 min
Choose Hard#21 - The Poop Queen, Liz Roman: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Gut HealthLadies… This might just be the most helpful conversation you didn’t realize you needed to have! Choose Hard host Cody McBroom interviews Liz Roman, known as the 'Poop Queen’ on instagram, to uncover the truths about digestive health, constipation, hormone issues causing painful and uncommon bowel movements, why stress is almost always the culprit, and how most women fail to speak up about the digestive issues they’re having, which is causing them more long term harm than they truly realize.
Follow Liz on instagram @thepoopqueen and check out her website https://fitmomlife.com for more informat...2024-12-191h 01
Choose Hard#20 - 5 Warning Signs of an Unqualified Online Fitness & Nutrition CoachIn this episode of Choose Hard, podcast host Cody McBroom discusses a topic that could ruffle some feathers with coaches in the industry who are not showing up in their coaching practice at the standard they should be! It’s a discussion on the “5 Red Flags of Online Coaches” and throughout this discussion you’ll learn exactly what to look out for when seeking a coach, to ensure you’re hiring an experienced, educated, and enthusiastic coach, who is more committed to your results than they are their paycheck.
Here are the 5 red flags covered in this episode:2024-12-1641 min
Choose Hard#19 - CoryFit: Female Hormones & Physique DevelopmentIn this episode of Choose Hard, Cody McBroom interviews Cory Hageman, an IFBB Bikini Pro, about the nuances of performance enhancement drugs, particularly for women in physique sport or who are simply pursuing serious physique goals. They discuss the importance of understanding the risks associated with anabolic and non-anabolic substances, the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the significance of monitoring hormone levels.
Cory emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health, focusing on lifestyle factors before considering HRT. The conversation highlights the unique challenges women face in the fitness industry and the importance of...2024-12-121h 01
Choose Hard#18 - Embracing The Hard Path: A Fundamental Key To Growth and ResilienceIn this episode of Choose Hard, we dive deep into what it truly means to embrace the hard choices in life. Choosing hard isn’t always about extreme actions—it’s about making the decisions that develop discipline, push against the grain, and lead to meaningful success.
We explore how struggle is a natural part of achieving any worthwhile goal and why the ‘hard’ path often turns out to be the most rewarding. Whether it’s taking action when it’s inconvenient, slowing down when it feels counterintuitive, or stepping outside societal norms, this episode will inspire you to embrace...2024-12-0930 min
Choose Hard#17 - [Q&A] Threshold Training, Food Tracking For Beginner’s, Setting Realistic Fitness Goals, & More…This episode of the Choose Hard Podcast is a Q&A! The host, Cody McBroom, puts his coaching cap on and dives into topics ranging from program design principles to what to eat post workout and when he became a Faithful Christian! He even breaks down a step-by-step guide for beginners to track food effectively for fat loss, without getting overwhelmed by the process.
Q&A’s are our most popular episodes and this is a great example as to why! Throughout the podcast discussion you’re going to gain applicable knowledge and action steps that you can...2024-12-0245 min
Choose Hard#16 - Endure, Persist, Achieve: A Blueprint For Mindset Growth & ResilienceIn this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom discusses the importance of taking control of one's life and making conscious choices to achieve personal growth. He emphasizes the value of time, the necessity of endurance in overcoming challenges, and the power of persistence in the face of failure. Cody encourages listeners to focus on what they can control and to make choices that lead to desired results, rather than waiting for the right moment or blaming external circumstances.
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Choose Hard#15 - [Research Review] Periodizing Around Menstrual Cycles, Sleep Deprivation, Intermittent Fasting, & Disordered-Eating From Diet TrackingIn this episode of the Choose Hard podcast, host Cody McBroom delves into various research studies related to fitness and nutrition. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersection of scientific research and personal coaching experiences. The discussion covers topics such as the impact of sleep on resistance training, the validity of cycle syncing in training for women, and the significance of creating an optimal sleep environment. Cody provides insights from recent studies, offering practical advice for listeners looking to enhance their fitness journey.
In this podcast, Cody McBroom discusses the relationship between menstrual cycles and training...2024-11-2149 min
Choose Hard#14 - Facing Judgement, Breaking Insecurities, and Chasing Big Goals,In this episode, Brandon Clarke, who's in charge of Content Production with Cody at TCM, reads through some of the most prolific and provoking statements found on the @codymcbroom instagram page.
As he reads through them, Choose Hard Host Cody McBroom expands his thoughts and peels the onion on each and every topic, to help you understand the depths that one statement can have and hopefully, like many of the followers who engaged with these posts, have a breakthrough of your own.
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Choose Hard#13 - United By Sobriety: How Fashion is Inspiring a Sober Community (w/ Grant Curtis)In this conversation, Cody McBroom interviews Grant Curtis, graphic designer and founder of the new start-up brand called “United By Sobriety”.
They begin the conversation with Grant’s journey of sobriety and its profound impact on his personal and professional life. As the conversation progresses, you’ll learn more about what is involved in anyone’s journey towards sobriety, the importance of community support, the lessons learned from Choosing Hard in any situation life throws at you, and the spiritual aspects involved in recovery. They also emphasize the need for accountability and personal growth while challenging societal norms surr...2024-11-141h 08
Choose Hard#12 - [Q&A] Successfully Maintaining Fat Loss, Mini-Bulks, My Morning Routine, & More!In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom discusses effective strategies for maintaining muscle while losing body fat, the importance of caloric surplus for muscle growth, and the concept of mini bulks. He also shares insights into his own daily morning routine, that helps him set the tone and achieve more each day.
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(00:00) Introduction to the Choose Hard Podcast
(06:52) Maintenance After Fat Loss
(18:53) Training Updates and Personal Journey
(22:55) Muscle Maintenance and Fat Loss Strategies
(30:12) The Role of Caloric...2024-11-1145 min
Choose Hard#11 - Yuri Elkam’s Formula for Building Trust in CoachingIn this conversation, Cody McBroom interviews Yuri Elkaim, a health and business coach, who shares his journey from becoming a professional soccer player to a being a full-time entrepreneur in the health and nutrition space. Yuri discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his battle with alopecia and how it led him to discover the importance of nutrition and health. He emphasizes the need for trust in the coaching industry and the evolution of business practices in the coaching space. The conversation also touches on mindset, the significance of personal experiences, and the changing landscape of coaching and...2024-11-0749 min
Choose Hard#10 - [Q&A] The ”Macro-Fasting” Scam, Learning To Love The Process, Spot-Reduction, and More...In this episode, we have Cody McBroom (host) and Brandon Clarke (producer/videographer) on together for a Q&A Podcast! Being that Brandon is a Tailored Coaching Method Client, who is down 100lbs and still climbing towards his ultimate goal weight, he takes the mic and brings a handful of training and nutrition questions that have been on his mind! Each question is relatable to our listener and client demographic, and stirs up a mixture of great conversations.
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QUESTIONS:
- Does the typical person over-complicate dieting?
- Wh...2024-11-041h 00
Choose Hard#9 - How To Set Core Values (3 Action Steps)In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, you're going to learn exactly what REAL core values are, what they mean, why they're so important, and exactly how to set your own, so that you can live by standards that propel you in life.
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Choose Hard#8 - Mastering The Art Of Online Coaching: Matt Reynolds Of Barbell LogicRyan Matt Reynolds is on a mission to help strength coaches and personal trainers provide a coaching service that is driven by so much value, that Ai softwares can never replace what they do and who they are to their clients. Which, you know if you're a regular listener of the show, is a shared mission of, Choose Hard Podcast Host, Cody McBroom.
With over 25 years of experience in strength sports and coaching, Matt has an impressive resume and all credibility needed to speak on the topic covered today! He founded STRONG Gym in 2008 (one of the large...2024-10-241h 00
Choose Hard#7 - Running My First Half Marathon (How I Prepped, How I Finished, & How I’ll Do Different Next Time)After 10 weeks of training, Cody ran his first half marathon and blew his goal time for the race out of the water! So in this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast our host, Cody McBroom, is going to share the results of his race, exactly how he trained leading into the race, and everything he's going to do differently next time he competes in an endurance event -- with all the details so that you can apply what he's learned into your own training, too!
[Watch our YouTube video of the race day and recap, here]
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Choose Hard#6 - [Research Review] Psychological Impact Of Cheat Meals, Best Training For Fat Loss, Exercise Variations, and Health vs. PerformanceThis podcast is a research review episode! Our host, Cody McBroom, dives into 4 recent studies ranging from the best training splits for fat loss to the psychology of cheat meals.
It's a science-packed episode, so grab your pad and pen because you'll want to take notes!
All of the studies have also been covered on MASS Research Review, which is our recommended subscription for research articles: https://www.massmember.com
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STUDIES COVERED:
- STUDY #1: Full Body Split Produces Greater Fat Loss Results (Supportive Article Written by Cody McBroom)2024-10-1451 min
Choose Hard#5 - How To Create ”Balance” in Your Life & The Hybrid Tracking Diet ModelDirector of Coaching at Tailored Coaching Method, Arielle DeYampert, is back on the podcast and live in the studio with Cody McBroom!
This is a discussion SOLELY focused on helping you create balance in your life, while still chasing your fitness goals, and throughout the episode you're going to learn what "balance" means in your life (to you), how to create that balance in your life, and specific personal stories told of their own lives, as well as the clients they've coached through this, to provide practical examples for you to go and apply the lessons learned...2024-10-071h 02
Choose Hard#4 - Eric Roberts: Going Viral, Starting A Business During COVID, & Staying Authentic On Social MediaIn this conversation, Choose Hard host Cody McBroom interviews Eric Roberts, a fitness professional who has experienced rapid growth in his online presence. They discuss Eric's journey in the fitness industry, his approach to social media, and the importance of simplifying content to make it accessible to a wider audience. Eric emphasizes the need to focus on helping people rather than impressing other trainers, and shares his strategies for success on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Eric shares his journey of building his online fitness business and the importance of having a strong work ethic and self-belief. He emphasizes...2024-10-0358 min
Choose Hard#3 - [Q&A] How To Create Balance (in Life), When To Stop A Bulk (and Cut), Reverse Diet Hyper-Responders, and More...This is a JAM PACKED rapid fire style Q&A! If you're a long-time listener, than you're familiar with these types of episodes as they were the foundation of what built this podcast over the years.
Listen in to hear Cody answer through some very commonly asked questions, all sent in through his IG Broadcast Channel (join here: https://ig.me/j/AbYMRlftdPtaijS5/)
He covers Reverse Dieting Hyper-responders, Knowing When To Stop A Bulk (or Cut), Creating Balance in Life, Biggest Inspirations From The Bible, and More...
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Choose Hard#2 - Shaping Your Mindset & Environment For Success (w/ Cody Smith)This is a REAL and RAW conversation between two men, Cody McBroom and Cody Smith, who are both fathers, husbands, fitness-business owners, and men of faith, in a relentless pursuit of personal development, working daily to become better for the people the love and lead in life.
And this episode is a conversation about how one does just that... Become better, every single day, in order to be a better leader and someone of value in others' lives.
So listen in and take away tips, daily routines, specific habits, tactical strategies, and examples of the...2024-09-261h 16
Choose Hard#1 - The 2 Most Important Traits For TransformationThe two most critical traits to develop, when seeking a transformation and better results in any area of your life...
Are Self-Control and Self-Discipline.
And in this episode of Choose Hard, Cody McBroom shares a personal story/experience of his own that displays the need for these traits, while also relating it to multiple situations you've gone through as an individual -- for direct application in your own life... Then he shares a powerful quote that sends him into a powerful outlook on how to develop these traits and instill them into your life for...2024-09-2334 min
Choose HardIntroducing ”CHOOSE HARD” (Formerly The Tailored Life Podcast)The CHOOSE HARD PODCAST is here!! Formerly known as The Tailored Life Podcast, Choose Hard is the next chapter of The Tailored Life Podcast and in this episode, Cody McBroom introduces what The Choose Hard podcast will be all about and explains why this shift is taking place.
He shares his excitement about inspiring and motivating people to choose the difficult path in order to achieve success. Cody discusses the Four Pillars Of Life - Body, Being, Balance, and Business - and emphasizes the importance of choosing hard in each area.
He provides examples of...2024-09-1734 min
Choose Hard#1,000! Ending The Tailored Life Podcast...EPISODE #1,000!! WOW… What a journey… From recording in the garage to a custom studio, The Tailored Life Podcast has dropped 1,000 episodes and Cody has invested tens of thousands of dollars, along with thousands of hours, into this podcast to make it what it is today. So… What’s next?
Cody dives into the next chapter of podcasting and shares the lessons he has learned from recording 1,000 episodes of the podcast, emphasizing the importance of taking action and choosing the hard path in order to achieve success.
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Choose Hard[999] The Hyrox CompetitionWe’re 1 show away from 1,000 episodes of the Tailored Life Podcast!! WOW… Pretty wild! I’m excited to reach this milestone and I open up the podcast with how I plan to go about Episode 1,000.
Then I dive into my current fitness journey, of becoming a Hybrid Athlete, which leads me to explaining my competition plans for both a Half Marathon AND a Hyrox Race… Within the next 5 months 😳
And throughout the podcast I share the reason for me signing up for these competitions, how I plan to train for them, an invitation for YOU to come comp...2024-08-2655 min
Choose Hard[998] Q&A: Psychology Of Motivation, Yoga For Strength Gains, Orange Theory Fitness (Raw Opinion), & More...In this Q&A episode, Cody McBroom answers questions on various topics including fat loss clients who are not willing to track macros, benefits of yoga or isometric exercises for strength, opinions on HIIT classes like Orange Theory, exercise psychology for motivation, building an online business, book recommendations, and MORE!
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Choose Hard[996] Dr. Joey Munoz: Healthy Behaviors for Sustainable Weight LossIn this episode of the Tailored Life Podcast, Cody McBroom interviews Joey Munoz, a nutrition and fitness expert, about the importance of evidence-based information and debunking myths in the industry. They discuss Joey's background in health and fitness, including his journey from being overweight to pursuing a PhD in nutritional sciences.
However the main theme of the conversation revolves around the concept of calories in versus calories out and its impact on weight loss and weight gain. They emphasize the importance of focusing on healthy behaviors, such as food choices and nutrient timing, in addition to calorie i...2024-08-1555 min
Choose Hard[995] Hybrid Nutrition: Fueling the Hybrid AthleteIn this episode of the Tailored Life podcast, Cody McBroom covers nutrition and training for hybrid athletes. He starts by breaking down his personal journey with hybrid training and provides insights into his own diet and nutrition strategies for hybrid athletes, including caloric intake, macronutrient balance, hydration, electrolytes, and carbohydrate periodization. Throughout the episode he emphasizes the importance of choosing the hard path and constantly challenging oneself.
Hybrid Training Podcast Pt.1: Here
Hybrid Training Podcast Pt.2: Here
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Choose Hard[994] Personal Development For Women With Jessica Adams Of Discover YellowJessica is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who has nearly 20 years of experience in the personal development space, working as a coach and mentor to corporate CEO's and leaders in the business world.
In 2021, she left her corporate role, where she had been working in a large global organization supporting leadership and helping team development, to start Discover Yellow, a venture that embodies her belief that God can use ordinary people to accomplish impactful things.
At Discover Yellow, Jessica helps women create space in their daily lives to live with greater awareness, intention, gratitude, and...2024-08-081h 06
Choose Hard[993] 10 Lessons From Building A-7 Figure BusinessIn this episode, Cody shares the 10 most valuable lessons he has learned from building a 7-figure coaching business and unlike most businesses in the industry, sustaining the success and his business for nearly 7 years (with no slowing down in sight)!
He shares personal stories from the start up of Tailored Coaching Method, all the way to the current day struggles and successes of TCM, to help illustrate these 10 lessons. The 10 lessons include:
You don’t need their belief, you need self-belief.
Choose hard.
Always fulfilled, never satisfied.
Serve others an...2024-08-0558 min
Choose Hard[991] My Hybrid Training Journey (Everything I’m Doing)In this episode of the Tailored Life podcast, Cody McBroom discusses his journey into hybrid training and the reasons behind his decision. He shares his personal experiences with blood work, injuries, and physique competitions, which led him to choose a hybrid training approach moving forward.
Cody emphasizes the importance of aligning training with individual goals, health, and lifestyle. He also highlights the values and standards of his company, Tailored Coaching Method, and how that influences his training choices.
During the podcast he discusses his personal goals; which include 20 reps of 225 pounds, running a sub-45 minute 10...2024-07-291h 07
Choose Hard[990] Putting In The Reps & Removing Ego To Excel Growth w/ Coach Arielle DeYampertTHIS EPISODE IS THE TAILORED HYPE UP!!! I have Arielle DeYampert, our Director of Coaching at Tailored Coaching Method, on to chat about what the "Tailored Brand Name" really means. But we also dive into the story of her pushing her way into the company, her success as a coach, and the reason we developed her new role as Director Of Coaching.
So tune in to learn the importance of leading with values and aligning with people who share the same values as you, as well as the power of putting in the reps to achieve success...2024-07-251h 09
Choose Hard[989] A Guaranteed Coaching Strategy For Client TransformationIn this episode of The Tailored Life Podcast, we dive deep into the art of coaching fitness and nutrition, unveiling the three key pillars that can transform your clients' lives: Education, Experience, and Enthusiasm. Join us as we explore how these foundational elements can elevate your coaching approach and deliver exceptional results.
1. Education: Discover the importance of equipping your clients with the right knowledge. We discuss strategies to effectively educate and empower them, ensuring they understand the 'why' behind their fitness and nutrition plans.
2. Experience: Learn how to leverage your personal and professional experiences to...2024-07-221h 01
Choose Hard[988] Cody Bobay: Navy Veteran, Speaker, Author, Actor, & Spiritual WarriorCody is a veteran of the US Navy who served the United states for 6 years. Following his career in the military, as someone who was and still is ELITE when it comes to physical fitness – he dove straight into the training world and pursued a successful career in fitness.
But as time went on, Cody felt called to pursue a new path and decided to do what everyone around him said was crazy, due to having no real experience in this desired field AND having no resume for himself due to an almost entirely classified job history…. He de...2024-07-1554 min
Choose Hard#986: 5 Non-Negotiable Rules For Achieving Above Average Results & Living An Above Average LifeThis podcast is going to uncover the 5 most undeniable commonalities of successful individuals, which we’re going to consider RULES because they should be fully abided by if you want to be successful in life. So if you’re chasing success and far greater results in business… relationships… fitness… or ANYTHING else in life, this podcast will teach you how to achieve it.
The 5 Rules Proven To Produce Success In Life:
Success is Hidden in Templates; Copy Those Who Win.
Set Your Standards; By Knowing Your Core Values.
Know The Principles; These Gove...2024-07-011h 09
Choose Hard#985: Training Program Design Principles Pt.2In this episode, Cody covers Exercise Selection (with a 7-step process to figuring out exactly what are the best exercises for YOU individually), Exercise Sequencing, Training Effort, Rest Periods, and Tempo.
This is part 2 of the 2 part Program Design Principles Series!
Go listen to Part 1, of The Program Design Principles on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
{For an in-depth explanation on RPE/RIR: Watch This}
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Choose Hard#984: Training Program Design Principles Pt.1Training Program Design is a beautiful blend of science and art, coming together to create an individualized experience for anyone entering the gym. But because there’s science, art, and individualization… It can get VERY COMPLEX!
There’s thousands of training methods, tons of workout strategies, and millions of opinions from everyone from trainers to meatheads to your friend’s sorta-buff nephew who acts like he knows everything under the sun.
So what matters, really, when it comes to creating an effective training program, that’s also backed by science and truly Tailored to the individual...2024-06-171h 12
Choose Hard#983: Q&A - Sticking To Your Diet When Busy, Best Training-Progression Method, Weight Gain From Bad Sleep, & More...In this episode, I start out with a breakdown of all the new things happening and coming soon… Inside the Tailored Empire! We have some really exciting things in the works that will drop over the course of the summer and you don’t want to miss them! So tune in and find out what we got up our sleeves…
After that brief update, we dive right into the questions for the episode! All of which are listed below and are GREAT questions, so you better expect nothing but the MOST value driven answers to follow!
UPDA...2024-06-1059 min
Choose Hard#982: 5 Ways To Develop Unbreakable ConsistencyHere’s a great quote about consistency to better paint the picture, “Nothing in life produces results after a single action taken. But rather, it is the series of repetitive actions taken over time, with patience and persistence, that produces the greatest results possible.”
So in this episode, you’re going to learn the 5 key things YOU need to develop in order to obtain unbreakable consistency in your life:
1.) Purpose
2.) Self-Control
3.) Urgency
4.) Measure & Track Metrics
5.) Reflect & Review
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Choose Hard#981: An Inside Look, At Tailored Coaching MethodThe recent testimonial videos we’ve recorded, live in the gym with our clients, went so well and were so impactful! So… Naturally, I told Brandon (videographer) to aim the lens at me and ask away! We did this just to get a couple instagram clips originally, but it was long enough to make for a great short episode of the podcast and because of that, we’re going to share it with you here!
So tune in and listen to the CEO’s perspective behind the brand – why it was started, what “Tailored” truly means, and how what we’re...2024-05-3022 min
Choose Hard#980: Self-Formation — A Framework For Transforming Your Entire LifeAt this point in my career, I’ve watched thousands of people go through transformations… And with each and every one, there’s more than meets the eye. In other words, it’s not just a physical transformation they experience. Because it begins to impact their work performance, their relationships, their mindset, and so much more!
And in this podcast, I break down the step-by-step transformation process – what we call, at Tailored Coaching Method, Self-Formation.
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Choose Hard#979: How I Help Hardgainers Build Muscle {Fast}, Greens Powders (Yay or Nay?), Your Bodyweight Doesn’t Matter, & More... [Q&A]Covered A LOT of questions in this one! Everything from the mental battles associated with gaining weight during a muscle growth phase as a female (and the 3 key aspects to remember), whether or not greens powders are helpful or a waste of money, exactly how I help “hardgainers” rapidly build more muscle, and SO MUCH MORE!
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Choose Hard#977: Sobriety Breeds Success w/ Grant CurtisGraphic Design and Creative Agency owner, Grant Curtis, stops by the studio to tell his story and teach us two major components for a successful life:
#1 – Taking a leap of faith and the risk of stepping out on your own, to build your personal dream business, can be the scariest, yet most rewarding thing, in life. His story shows this and we pick it apart so you can learn how to find your unique passion and expose it to the world, in order to make a living from what you love.
#2 – The transformative path of sobr...2024-05-061h 18
Choose Hard#976: The 10 Commandments Of Training & NutritionWhat do you think the TOP 10 MOST INFLUENTIAL “rules” or “principles” of Training and Nutrition are…?
Well, whether you can put together the list of 10 or not – we got your answers in this episode! Tune in to hear what the 10 Training and Nutrition Commandments are, to find out what 10 principles you MUST abide by in order to create a serious physical transformation with your body.
10 Training & Nutrition Commandments:
1.) Abide by The Principles Of Progress
- CICO
- Stress Must Be Placed
- Metrics To Track
- Patience2024-04-2949 min
Choose Hard#975: Q&A - Dealing With Weight Gain, Conquering Fear Of The Scale, Reverse Diet Lengths, and More...This episode is a RAPID FIRE Q&A! 100% dedicated to training and nutrition questions, from my IG Broadcast Channel Community. Check out what’s covered below:
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QUESTIONS FOR PODCAST:
How do you decipher the length of a reverse diet for a client?
How to work with someone who has “shame” around food? And those who are afraid of failure?
Advice on letting go of the scale and upping calories for the long game.
What's your st...2024-04-2249 min
Choose Hard#974: The Beginner’s Guide To Physique Competition PrepThis episode is an interview I did for my great friend Cody Smith’s Podcast, where he brought me on to go over “How To Prep For A Physique Competition” – but specifically to cover it for new competitors and individuals who have never prepped before! So it’s a great overall podcast that I know you’ll get a ton out of, even if your just interested in fat loss and muscle growth alone (rather than competition prep).
Can find Cody on IG @coachcodysmith and listen to his podcast, The Virtuous Coach on Apple or Spotify.2024-04-181h 20
Choose Hard#973: The S.P.A.M. Success TheoryThe S.P.A.M. Success Theory might be the greatest and most helpful realization I've ever had... This is something I created while deeply working on my own personal growth and success, as well as being coached and mentored by multiple highly successful and inspirational individuals.
Here's what it means:
S.P.A.M. Success Theory
Standards
Principles
Awareness
Methods
Listen in as I dive deep into EACH letter of the acronym and explain not only why they're so important, but how it will...2024-04-1535 min
Choose Hard#972: CrossFit to Physique Competitions w/ Evelyn BruceWe’re honored and so grateful to bring today’s guest on, because they’re an avid listener of this very podcast!! Which made the show so much fun and you’ll experience that with us in this episode.
However, that’s not why we had Evelyn on the podcast… We had her on to share her fitness journey and transformation story, which began as just a Mom who jumped into a CrossFit class to simply make her husband happy…
But it quickly escalated into her becoming obsessed with the physical development and transformation process, which led to c...2024-04-111h 20
The Virtuous Coach PodcastHow to Prepare for your First Physique Show with Cody McBroomWelcome to another episode.
Today’s show is packed with information on how to prepare for your first physique show.
For this challenge Cody is taking on my nutrition and training and in this episode he goes into strategies to prepare for getting on stage in both Workouts and Nutrition.
At the very end of this Episode Cody gives you an exact blueprint to follow to do the same thing.
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Choose Hard#971: Q&A - Best Macros For Building Muscle, Faith’s Role in My Success, & Fixing ImbalancesThis episode is a jam-packed, classic Q&A! After sharing some personal mental battles I've faced and a specific concept from a book that helped me shift out of a negative space, I dive into multiple coaching questions that will help you better set your macros for both fat loss AND building phases, a question geared towards faith and gaining clarity on life, and last but not least, a question diving into how to fix muscular imbalances within your training!
INTRO-INSIGHT FOR PODCAST (Min 0-18):
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Choose Hard#970: Dr. Jim StoppaniThis episode’s special guest is a legend in the fitness industry, the one and only Jim Stoppani!
Dr. Jim Stoppani is a leading authority on exercise science, sport nutrition, and supplementation. He received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. For his research he was awarded the 2002 Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award by the American Physiological So...2024-04-0156 min
Choose Hard#969: 3 Red Flags When Finding A CoachThis podcast is for all the coaches looking to step up their practice and begin coaching at a higher standard; the Tailored Coaching Method Standard. It’s also for all the people listening who are just searching for a top tier coach to help them on their journey and need to watch out for the red flags before making a decision on who to hire.
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Why I Decided To Record This Topic...
3 COACHING RED FLAGS (Min 10-50):
They Don't Practice What They Preach
Doe...2024-03-2551 min
Choose Hard#968: The Psychology of Fat Loss Pt.2 w/ Coach Arielle DeYampertIn this episode of The Tailored Life Podcast, we have Tailored Coaching Method coach Arielle DeYampert on for a PART 2 of an extremely popular and important topic… Psychology! And specifically on the psychology of fat loss.
We dive deep in this episode of the podcast and you’re going to learn exactly what this means in the context of coaching people to lose fat (and keep it off). We’re going to help you identify WHY you’re struggling to get started and/or be consistent, why a lack of SELF-WORTH can be the pre-determining factor to someone...2024-03-211h 05
Choose Hard#967: Q&A - Coaches’ Today Lack This Skill, When To Adjust Calories, Rest vs. Active Recovery, & MORE!This Q&A episode starts with a powerful insight, on how to live a MEANINGFUL and PURPOSEFUL life. If you’re driven, ambitious, and hungry for success – OR maybe you’re not that way, YET… But you desire to be – this introduction is Tailored for YOU (pun intended).
Then, we dive into the fitness and nutrition questions! Which range from adjusting calories to break plateaus and pursue further fat loss, top book recommendations, what drives me nuts about the coaches in the industry today, and more…
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Choose Hard#966: Rachel Scheer - Functional Medicine NutritionRachel Scheer is a certified Functional Medicine practitioner with a degree in Nutrition Science and Dietetics from Baylor University. She is also the CEO and founder of Rachel Scheer Nutrition, a leading Functional Medicine Nutrition Practice in the United States. Facing severe gut issues that nearly led to surgery, which would have removed her entire large intestines, Rachel transformed her health through functional medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. She is passionate about helping others do the same. As an acclaimed speaker and author of "Root Cause: The Complete Guide to Functional Nutrition for Coaches,” she is the visionary behind th...2024-03-1457 min
Choose Hard#965: Becoming A Power-Couple (Coach Arielle & Dennis DeYampert)We ALL want to be that “Fit-Couple” or “Power-Couple” with our spouses… But what does that even mean? And what makes someone a power-couple? How do you know if you and your spouse are on the right track, towards becoming not only a successful relationship – but also a relationship that inspires others to improve their relationships, too?
Well, we have some thoughts on this topic and in this episode we go ALL in – sharing stories, insights, lessons, struggles, and more, to help YOU transform your relationship for the better (or learn what it takes to help you find or develo...2024-03-111h 15
Choose Hard#964: 5 Science-Based Strategies To Maximize Muscle GrowthIn this Podcast, I'll teach you EXACTLY how to get the most muscle growth out of every single rep you perform in the gym by exposing you to the 5 MOST COMMON mistakes made in the gym, preventing gains from being maximized, and then following that up I'll break down the 5 KEY PRINCIPLES that allow you to fully maximize muscle growth from your training.
You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel, here: https://youtu.be/36YcJVZFeBI
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Choose Hard#963: Challenging Your Standards of Life (9 Prolific Statements)Do you have core values? A set of principles you live by? Standards set for you to live your life at? If not, this podcast might feel like a gut punch…
Most people continue to live life without considering the standards they live up to or the values they live by; most often because they’ve never sat down and taken the time to set standards or values to live up to or live by. But without doing so, you’ll never understand what your full potential truly is, what true success means to you, or how to acc...2024-02-2653 minThe Virtuous Coach PodcastHow to Win at Life, Family, and Everything in Between – (An Open an Honest Coversation with Cody McBroom)Welcome to another episode.
Today’s show I filled with some of the most dense information I have ever put up.
If you are looking foursome simple easily digestible information go around and scroll past this.
But. If you are looking to hear from two guys who have turned nothing into something while still maintaining great relationships, mindsets, and families you should listen.
Cody and I dive into some life philosophies that have served us well, made us hundreds of thousands of dollars, and created lasting relationships for us.
Si...2024-02-231h 44
Choose Hard#962: How To Win At Life (Brutally Honest Advice w/ Cody Smith)This is a REALLY powerful episode... This episode is your chance chance to sit and listen in on a discussion about Life, Success, God, Parenting, and so much more, with my Best Friend, Cody Smith.
Cody is a very successful fitness gym and BJJ studio owner, Husband and Father of 3, content creator, and hybrid athlete. He does a lot and he does a lot VERY well, which makes him such an interesting and exciting person to be around. When you put the two of us together, you're bound for a long and powerful discussion...2024-02-221h 41
Choose Hard#961: Reverse Diet vs. Recovery Diet (How Fast Should You Increase Calories?)You lose the weight... but now what? You have to INCREASE calories, that's for sure... but how fast? For how long? Should you gain body fat? Or can you stay lean?All that answered, in this Reverse Diet vs. Recovery Diet Comparison podcast!Extra Content Mentioned:- Reverse Diet Article: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/re...- Metabolic Adaptation Article: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/me...- Reverse Diet YouTube Video: • The RIGHT Way To Reverse Diet (And Ho...
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Choose Hard#960: Zach ”The Flexible Dieting Lifestyle” RocheleauZach Rocheleau comes on the podcast to tell his story in full, going from college kid trying to learn how to diet for his goals ALL the way to being the world's most well-known "Recipe Guy" on social media!
He's made a name for himself by creating "Macro-Friendly Meals", a term we're pretty sure he originally invented and popularized, himself. His passion and hobby for creating these meals turned into a powerful brand, massive company, and multiple products, which he develops and delivers to the flexible dieting world at a massive scale.
Throughout this interview...2024-02-1557 min
Choose Hard#959: Q&A - Cons of Low Carb Dieting, Best & Worst Fitness Influencers, Progressing Training Volume, & More...This is a JAM PACK Q&A! Cody jumps back on the mic to dive into a variety of training and nutrition questions, all of which will hit home for you, the listener, and the answers provided will give you practical and applicable strategies for improving your physique.
Here’s what’s covered throughout the episode:
When focused on building muscle and progressive overload, how would you recommend increasing volume week to week? If I add weight and the reps drop, that’s technically less volume… Is that counterproductive? Or needed for long-term gains?
Do you...2024-02-1237 min
Choose Hard#958: Self-Growth ＞ Self-LoveA touchy and potentially controversial or triggering subject for this episode... But it's what needs to be said, in order for YOU to grow beyond what your current mindset allows you to believe can be accomplished!
Too many people use the excuse of "self love" as a way to simply accept where they're at as "just fine" and stay comfortable, avoiding discomfort and therefore self growth. Well, I believe that becoming aware of where you're NOT at, while accepting that you're NOT the person you truly want to become... Is the best form of self love, because...2024-02-0532 min
Choose Hard#957: Jason Brown - How to Spot A TERRIBLE Training ProgramJason Brown has spent his entire 15+ year career training everyday athletes to become healthier, stronger, and better conditioned, using a combination of strength development methods & aerobic systems conditioning methods.
In this episode, James talks more about some of the most important variables when it comes to creating a good exercise program, such as exercise selection, training volume, frequency, and intensity. Today's discussion serves coaches who work with beginners and professional athletes seeking weight loss and/or strength and muscle development. It's common to think that one regimen applies to every individual, but things like age, lifestyle, daily...2024-02-0158 min
Choose Hard#956: Q&A - Best 4-Day Split, Worst Biz Decisions I’ve Made, & Why You DON’T Need MobilityIn this episode of The Tailored Life Podcast, Cody addresses several questions about nutrition, fitness, business, and personal life. Some topics include the most effective training split when working out 4 days a week, transitioning from a caloric deficit into a maintenance phase, a realistic timeframe for an individual to lose 100lbs, and how much mobility work people actually need.
On a more personal note, Cody talks about his family, his best and worst business decisions, what brings him joy, and a possible move to Texas. Tune in and enjoy!
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Choose Hard#955: Fireside Chat w/ Tailored Client & Videographer Brandon ClarkeIn this fresh episode of The Tailored Life Podcast, we dive deep into Brandon's Clarke story and what inspired him to want to change his physique. Talking about his old habits and unhealthy weight, Brandon highlights how important hiring - and trusting - a fitness coach was to achieving his goals. He also discusses the role that motivation plays in this process.
Motivation is not a personality trait but a habit. It has to be practiced every day to be stronger, just like a muscle. On many occasions, we see people who cannot find motivation, but motivation...2024-01-2557 min
Choose Hard#954: Eliminating Imposter Syndrome & Overcoming Self-DoubtHow do you overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt? There are many ways to eliminate the feeling that you are not good enough or a fraud. We all feel like this sometimes, but the high-achiever person chooses to believe in their capabilities instead of doubting their abilities. Do you know how to choose right?
In this new episode, Cody dives deep into some really good strategies to eliminate imposter syndrome. Being disciplined, patient, and trusting the process are just a few of these strategies. Don't miss this episode if you want to learn how to shift your mood...2024-01-2231 min
Choose Hard#953: Luke Miller - Developing World-Class CoachesLuke Miller is the owner of No Switch Fitness and Co-Owner of J3U, a physique coaching educational company. Luke’s educational background includes a Master of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida, CSCS certification, PSL2 certification, and an engineering degree. Outside of education and coaching, he has also been a competitive bodybuilder, having competed seven times in the NPC.
Being a good coach requires more than just education and certifications, right? A good coach should always empower their clients, provide value in their service, listen to their clients, and, yes, create results. Th...2024-01-1853 min
Choose Hard#952: 3 Mental Shifts To Discover Your Shortcomings & Be More SuccessfulIf you ever feel like there's more to life then the normal day to day experience... Like you could be further ahead or know that you still can get further in life, if you just figured out what was missing... Or maybe as if you are holding yourself back from what you could achieve...
Then this episode is for you, because Cody dives into 3 very specific mental shifts every successful individual has made to get where they're at today. He breaks down these 3 mental shifts in a REAL, RAW, and RELATABLE way, so that you can walk...2024-01-1533 min
Choose Hard#951: Body Transformation MasterClass [Interviewed By Mike Robertsons]This episode is actually a re-post from an awesome podcast hosted by my good friend and fellow strength coach, Mike Robertsons. He runs the Physical Preparation podcast and invited me on as his "New Years' Guest", to help bring in 2024 with a full episode on how to build as much muscle and lose as much fat as possible, in the New Year.
So grab a pad and pen, because WE GO IN and leave no stone unturned when it comes to body composition transformation!
Tune in to Mike's podcast at: https://apple...2024-01-081h 21
Choose Hard#950: Q&A - 3 Ways to Break Fat Loss Plateaus, My Supplement Stack, and Calling Out S**T TrainersIn this episode of The Tailored Life Podcast, Cody is doing another Q&A. There are so many different answers to the same questions, and maybe the answers of this episode will hit you differently! Learn about the optimal frequency to train and get results, some of the most important supplements to take, how to break a plateau during a cutting phase, and how to handle bad advice from your trainer or coach.
Cody also shares some things he would have done differently during his competition prep if he could go back in time and his plans...2024-01-0454 min
Choose Hard#949: 3 Undeniable Keys To Setting & Achieving Big Goals {New Years Special}When it comes to New Years' Resolutions, most of us don't have the best track record. However... Some of us do and after many years of failing, I can now confidently put myself in the success-category because I've learned a specific step-by-step process to setting and achieving big goals.
And so in today's episode, which is a special bonus show just for New Years, I'm going to break down that step-by-step system so that you can start 2024 with some massive, yet attainable, goals; along with a system to get you there successfully.
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Choose Hard#948: Q&A - Going for My Pro-Card, Setting Macros for Beginners, & Sodium CyclingWelcome to another episode of The Tailored Life Podcast! Today, Cody is doing a Q&A with hot-topic questions. You will learn how to adjust the calories and set up macronutrient numbers for different people such as someone who is just starting their fitness journey and wants to eat accordingly, what sodium cycling is and the benefits of sodium for the body, and Cody's perspective on training with machines vs. free weights.
The first half of the episode is dedicated to life updates. Cody shares news on his fitness journey, the habits he has been implementing to...2023-12-2552 min
Just Show UpHow to Run an 7-Figure Online Coaching Business and Maintain an Amazing Family Life with Cody McBroom Part IIWelcome to part II of the interview with Cody McBroom! In this half of the interview, Cody is talking about how he compares himself to others, how he continues to believe in himself, and how to know if entrepreneurship is for you. Comparing yourself to others is a risky game, you will either bash yourself or the other person. Cody likes to positively compare himself to others without bashing either side, and it has helped him learn new mentalities about family and business life. Loving what you do is such an important part of being an entrepreneur, it’s no...2022-07-2847 minJust Show Up0-7 Figures Living The Tailored Lifestyle with Cody McBroom Part IWelcome to the first ever episode of the Just Show Up podcast! In this episode, we are talking to the man who taught me to Just Show Up, and the owner of Tailored Coaching Method, Cody McBroom. He was my mentor for many years, and I watched him grow his business from 6 figures to a multi-million dollar company. Cody is passionate about helping people improve their lives and achieve their goals, which he does through exercise and nutrition coaching. Today, he is here to talk about the way he learned to balance his life and how he operates as...2022-07-2842 min
Midpoint Fitness RadioEp. 34. Self Development with Cody McBroom
Special Guest Episode!
I have Cody McBroom on today’s episode, who is the CEO of Tailored Coaching Method, and the host of The Tailored Life Podcast. Cody has been a coach of mine, as well as a mentor, and in this episode he exemplifies exactly why that is: he knows how to coach.
This episode is focused on personal development, and Cody and I discuss how to make it the most applicable and actionable for you, and he even gives you his principles behind development.
If you enjoyed this episode pl...2021-04-0158 min