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Train Hard Live StrongIt's not about what you eat, but how you eatIt's not about what you eat, but how you eat. What does this mean to you? Are you thinking right now, "Matt you're crazy man, of course it matters what you eat....right." What you eat is absolutely important, but eating to many healthy foods can cause other side effects to happen as well. There are fundamentals that need to be followed to eat for health, muscle growth, fat loss, and weight loss. In this episode I will share the fundamentals needed to eat for health & fat loss! Other Episodes to learn more: 1) Episode 171: Eat...2021-12-0627 min
Train Hard Live StrongFitness truth, value of health, and training myth debunking with Nicole MantesantiHow do you know what to believe when there are hundreds of fitness influencers, coaches, articles, ect, that share hundreds of different things? It's pretty simple, just follow what works for your life, your body, and the goals you want! When you dive into a fitness journey, a.k.a LIFESTYLE, you are creating something new. This new lifestyle needs to be a sustainable one for you to get the goals you want and keep them forever with continuous progression. In today's episode we have a third time returning guest speaker that we flew into Houston to b...2021-11-011h 33
Train Hard Live StrongMuscle confusion doesn't mean change your workoutsThere are three main reasons why people will change up their program: 1) they have plateaued, 2) they aren't seeing results fast enough, or 3) they have no idea how to program (4th reason would be simply to change up the fun). In these situations, we want to change up our program because we are just impatient with the process, and believe me, I use to change up my programs a lot too. In reality, you do not have to change up your workouts, simply change how you perform the workouts, higher your intensity, and find new ways to attack...2021-10-2814 min
Train Hard Live StrongDon't gage your progress on muscle sorenessThe day after your workout, do you feel like you didn't get a good workout if you're not sore? Do you feel like you need to be sore in order to achieve progress? In this episode I break down what muscle soreness is, how progress actually happens, and why you should gage the value of your workout with other things aside from muscle soreness. All muscle soreness is, is small micro tears within muscle fibers that were broken down through tension, resistance, or over elasticating. Key Takeaways: What is muscle soreness, DOMS (delayed onset m...2021-10-2523 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe science behind your post workout mealEating after a workout does not mean you're wasting away your hard work from that workout. It's important to understand the difference between cardio and weight lifting. It's also very important to understand what you want to accomplish with your body, your goals. Eating after your workout is crucial when it comes down to HEALTH, and also very important in directing your progress in the right direction, along with your recovery. In this episode I will share with you all how post workout meals work and how to gauge them for optimal progress. Ke...2021-10-2131 min
Train Hard Live StrongIs sugar free truly sugar free?If you had two products side by side and one said sugar free while the other had sugar in it, which one would you choose? Majority of people automatically go for sugar free products because, well, sugar makes you gain weight right? What if the process of making something non-caloric artificially sweetened was worse for your health than eating regular sugar, would that change your mind? In this episode I will explain the reactions that are caused from eating "sugar free" vs regular sugar, and which one is "best" for you. Key Takeaways:2021-10-1830 min
Train Hard Live StrongYes, Protein, carbs, or fats can make you gain weightWhat is the route cause of weight gain? It's simply being in a surplus for an extended period of time, whether it's planned/organized or done without knowing. I want you to think of calories as simply energy. If your body is burning a good amount of energy in a day, but still has extra energy that hasn't been used, the body will store that energy (creating fat). A lot of people do abuse the carbohydrate macro which then leads to making people believe that carbs are the issue. Carbs are found in many more products at a...2021-10-1426 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe "one plan fits all" training split How do you arrange your week to maximize your time to achieve the goals you have for your body & health? Are their specific days that you need to train a certain muscle group that can effect your next days training session? With there being so many muscles in the body and having to work with DOMS how do you get the best out of everything? These questions are very easy to answer and that's exactly what I do within this episode. I will break down the main focus points you need to dial in to maximize your...2021-10-1129 min
Train Hard Live StrongNo one is going to make you do this but YOUHow many times have you told yourself, "I can't. I just can't do this"? I'll be honest, I've said this many times in my life, career, education, and personal development. In fitness, there has been more quitters than people who have achieved their goals against all odds. We are always looking for the easy way out. The quickest way to achieve goals. Or because someone is doing something that works for them, we wanna jump on that wagon with them. Then when it comes time to work, this stuff is just "to hard". In today's episode I...2021-10-0726 min
Train Hard Live StrongWhy your "diet" just isn't working for youIf it took 5 years to put on 80lbs, would 80lbs come off in 2 weeks? Media always tries to teach weight loss as this simple thing that everyone can follow when in reality it's wrong. It sets us up for failure either now or in the future. Don't get me wrong, weight loss is simple and understand nutrition is simple. It's like that saying, "give a man a fish, feed him for the night, teach the man to fish and feed him for life". Once you learn what a carb, fat, and protein is, you will truly understand what your...2021-10-0425 min
Train Hard Live StrongEating "clean" is no different than eating "bad"What's the difference between eating "clean" and eating "bad"? How would you define each and would you know which one does best for body vs the other? Nutrition has gone far away from what it truly is, "fuel, energy, and medicine". Nutrition is not all about dropping weight, droping body fat, and building muscle. How do we eat for health? How do eat to stay as healthy as possible to watch our kids grow up? In this episode I will truly break down and share how eating bad and eating clean actually make no sense at all!2021-09-3023 min
Train Hard Live StrongMoving the body in the most effective way with Meghan BarringtonThe average person has about 1 - 3 injuries that effect them daily. Maybe 1 out of every 3 people know why there is an injury, how to fix it, and then how to strengthen/prevent it from happening again. A lot of athletes or average people, will not know where their imbalances are and will begin to train with insane resistance which then leads to injury. This injury would be blamed on training when in reality, the imbalances were already their but you didn't notice them. Today we have an incredible guest speaker, Meghan Barrington, coming to the show to e...2021-09-2755 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe power of creating small milestone goalsPeople always start their journey with a crazy goal, "I want to lose 100lbs, I want to compete in bodybuilding". These goals are great, but you will fail and quit if small milestone realistic goals aren't set in stone. That huge goal is your super bowl, but you still have practices, games, and playoffs to get through first before you get their. By creating small milestone goals, you will create friction, you will create momentum that will make you unstoppable in your path to success. Key takeaway: Be realistic with you...2021-09-2326 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe raw truth about diet culture with Ainsley PerishThe human body relies on nutrition for life. Nutrition is one of the most mind controlling aspects of life. Nutrition is the most powerful tool to improve your body, mind, and health. With nutrition being so important, why is it the most least understood thing about our health? When you think about weight loss, competing, dropping body, being an athlete, 99% of the time you immediately think about the "diet". Dieting is the WRONG way to think about how you should FUEL your body, mind, and health. There is more to it on a psychological level then there...2021-09-201h 15
Train Hard Live StrongCan you shred fat & build muscle at the same time | Is it true?Can you build muscle and shred fat at the same time? If you can, how is that even possible if you need to lose weight by being in a deficit and gain weight by being in a surplus? In today's episode we will be answering this question that I've been asked plenty of times in my days as a coach. I understand that losing weight can be difficult. I really understand how gaining muscle can be difficult. Let me tell you something before you listen to this episode, your journey will always be a trial and error path. Make...2021-09-1627 min
Train Hard Live StrongBicep Tear Recovery & Strength Training with Joey SzatmaryRecovering from an injury is difficult especially when it takes you away from something you love. Today's guest speaker tore his bicep and instead of drawning in self pitty he decided to train legs instead! The mind is a powerful power house ladies and gents, if you believe it you can achieve it! Today's guest speaker is the host of the "Becoming the Lion Podcast" and Owner of the gym, "Lion's Den Elite Training", Joey Szatmary! Key Takeaways: The mentality needed to understand the body on such a level to alw...2021-09-131h 06
Train Hard Live StrongThe hardest thing to deal with in fitnessWhy do people quit so quickly in their transformation journey? Whatever journey you're going through, if it's weight loss, muscle growth, competition, lifestyle, ect, there will be a lot of mental roadblocks you will have to push through. One of them being patience. To build the body of your dreams, it will take time. To lose the 30lbs will take time. To get a 500lb deadlift when your PR now is only 315lb, it will take time! When days are hard, we tend to think to ourselves, "damn, I can't go through another day like this ever again". This...2021-09-0920 min
Train Hard Live StrongHer comeback from back surgery with Shannon MontgomeryPain is your body's way of telling you a few things: 1) something is wrong and it needs attention, 2) you have a misalignment/imbalance somewhere, or 3) you're doing a movement correctly if you feel it in a specific area. When pain continues to make life functions uncomfortable than something needs attention. Today's guest speaker has been on the show twice already (ep. 88 & ep.31) and has an incredible story to share today. Our guest speaker, Shannon Montgomery a.k.a Lifting Lawyer, had a herniated disc that really effected her daily life to the point to where she couldn't walk, stand...2021-09-061h 06
Train Hard Live StrongThe most important pillar in health & fitnessWhen you create a goal, a vision, something you truly want to accomplish with your body & health, majority of you are going to be extremely impatient. You're going to want results tomorrow and that's not how it works. Because of the hunger to get results as fast as possible, you will then begin to do extreme measures just to get the weight off. There is one major flaw with this and that's exactly what we will cover here today. Key takeaways: No goal is to big and never let anyone judge you or you j...2021-09-0227 min
Train Hard Live StrongKelly Stone Comes to Houston | Training, Nutrition, & MindsetIt was our mission to fly in guest speakers this year (2021) to speak on the show. Majority of our guests we have had the honor of interviewing remotely, but it is now our honor to bring on LIVE guest speakers to the show IN PERSON! Today records the very 1st guest speaker we have flown into Houston to drop a mind blowing episode. She is a 3rd time returning guest speaker and you guys & girls have loved her previous episodes, so I am honored to bring back on the show, in person, Ms. Kelly Stone. Kelly's Previous e...2021-08-301h 43
Train Hard Live Stronglow reps high weight vs low weight high repsHow do I get lean? Should I do low weight high reps or low reps high weight? What's the difference? These are great questions and in this episode I will break down the pros and cons of each. I will also share my own training regime where I utilize each of these to maximize my physique, performance, and strength gains. I will also be sharing some loop holes you can use to lift heavy with low reps but still make it high reps to achieve the ultimate physique. Key Takeaways The benefits of...2021-08-2626 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe cause of why you aren't losing "weight"Everyone has a goal to lose weight, get tone, and just get healthy right? Almost 85% of people I train when we first meet explain a goal that consists of, "I wanna lose about 20lbs, get a little toned but not much because I don't wanna lift heavy weights. Doing more cardio will get me there right?" Plain and simple, if you want to get toned, lean out, and drop "weight" on the scale you will need to lift heavy, eat a good amount of food, and draw back on cardio depending on how much your body composition...2021-08-2326 min
Train Hard Live StrongDoes fasted cardio achieve weight lossDoes fasted cardio actually help with weight loss? Does it actually help with fat loss? Will it help you build muscle, get leaner, get more tone, faster? Fasted cardio is doing cardio on an empty stomach. Fasted cardio is doing cardio before your first meal of the day. Cardio on an empty stomach is no different that cardio on a full stomach. If you burn 300 calories in your fasted cardio, it's the same as burning 300 calories in your cardio after your workout at 6pm at night. In this episode I will break down the benefits of fasted cardio and...2021-08-1927 min
Train Hard Live Strong3 things that WILL slow down your metabolismYour metabolism is your inner burning furnace that lights calories on fire to move muscles, make your organs functions, and sustain life. Your metabolism does fluctuate over time with age and can do so negatively if your health or lifestyle is not being prioritized. Don't be worried though, even though your metabolism can be adapted to a 800 caloric intake which is leading you to being starved and gaining more weight, the metabolism can also be strengthened back to burning 2,000 plus calories at rest. Key Takeaways: What is a metabolism and why is it important to...2021-08-1624 min
Train Hard Live StrongEnjoy the journey and you will succeedWhy do people most people quit during their fitness & health journey? They quit because they aren't fully committed and aren't enjoying the process to achieve the goals they have. Eating clean can be hard, yes. Training hard after work or early in the morning can be hard, yes. If you enjoy the process of growing into a better you. If you fully embrace the journey into improving your body, health, and mind, and walking in this journey right next to yourself, you will gain fulfillment in every milestone you hit. Good or bad. Key Takeaways:2021-08-1223 min
Train Hard Live StrongBecome an expert in your diagnosis | Being in full control of any set backThe human body is designed to keep you alive. Your health does an amazing job in giving you life everyday you breathe no matter if you're throwing your health away with processed foods, lack of sleep, no exercise, or no care to make a change. Your health has been with you since day one and plans to stick around no matter the choices you make hurt it or make it stronger. One thing for sure is, your health will give back to you more than you can even imagine if all you did was give it some...2021-08-0926 min
Train Hard Live StrongUnderstanding your body type to amplify progressProgress will sometimes come easy and sometimes will come difficult. No matter what scenario you're in, progress can still be achieved. The more education you have about YOUR OWN body, the better control you will have in understanding why you're: losing weight, gaining weight, not progressing, ect. You are born with a specific genetic make up. This is why you stand the way you stand, or walk the way you walk. This is also why others are naturally stronger or can build muscle faster. But just because you are genetically given a way of life, does not...2021-08-0528 min
Train Hard Live StrongGain control over your mindset and everything else will followthe mind is a powerful tool. What we can do with simply the way we think is: change your mindset, think into success, invision greatness and achieve it, create positivity that is contagious. This also works on a negative point of view. If we think we can't then we won't. If we think we will fail then we will never try. One thing that the fitness world has ruined is a person mindset of thinking of themselves! Social media is filled with tons of people that have the "dream body", but is that dream body meant for you? Is...2021-08-0227 min
Train Hard Live StrongNot being present mentally will affect you physicallyWhere you are mentally will drastically transform where you will be physically. In this episode I break down my story with mental health/happiness and how you can overcome anything you're dealing with mentally through fitness. What I want you to do is think of you and only you. There are many people on social media who seem to be happy, fit, have it all, but are internally depressed, angry, anxious, ect. This is where that person who is shredded, lean, and in shape tells their best friend that they aren't happy with how they look, and that friend...2021-07-2922 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow to eat junk food and still lose weightA caloric deficit is all that is needed to maintain weight or lose weight. Depending on how extreme your deficit is, the faster you will lose or the better you will maintain. A deficit can't be to extreme because if it is then your metabolism will adjust which can create a possibility of a surplus which will lead to weight loss. Having a coach or someone who can guide you will always lead to success on the first shot! This episode will show you just how easy it is to lose weight while eating foods you still love. 2021-07-2623 min
Train Hard Live StrongEliminating stress with exerciseStress if a very unique thing that can seriously damage our mind & body. Stress can come in many different shapes and sizes, but the most important part is how we find a way to release it. Life stressors can be labeled as: bills, work deadlines, school projects, organization, studying, literally anything that makes you feel a little tense or anxious. With all these stressors in the world how do you find a way to deal with it or better yet, find a way to eliminate it. In this episode we will cover how to eliminate stress with the greatest...2021-07-2223 min
Train Hard Live StrongTurning your greatest insecurities into your super power with Kortney OlsonToday we bring you the great, Kortney Olsin. The original watermelon crushing queen who had a rough time dealing with body dysmorphia, insecurities, low esteem, and going through some shit to become the empowering women she is today! Kortney olsin went from smoking meth to building a world wide successful brand, Grrrl, empowering women to understand that they are beautiful inside and out. There is more to kortney Olsin and in this episode she will share some mind blowing experiences, mindsets, and perspectives that even blew my mind. Key takeaways: The body you were given is b...2021-07-1955 min
Train Hard Live Strong3 most effective ways to achieve weight lossEveryone wants to lose weight and get toned but most people either don't know how or don't want to do the things that are NEEDED in order to achieve it. Shredding body fat, losing weight, getting lean, ect, is not as complex as it seems. What makes it complex is you deciding whether or not you're willing to get it done. There are 3 simple and effective ways to achieve weight loss/ Fat loss, and in this episode I will break it done plus a bonus! Before you dive into the audio, I want you to u...2021-07-1528 min
Train Hard Live StrongYou are manipulated to fail with your healthThe more you fail at your health the more money the government makes off you. Think about it, can you recall any point in time in your education (all from grade 1 - 12) being taught how to eat for health? Do you remember a time where you were taught the importance of movement and how to prevent injury, illness, disease, and pain. My answer is never. I was never taught how to eat right, stay hydrated, or how to move correctly. After learning all these things by the time I was 19 years old, I finally had the ability to understand...2021-07-1229 min
Train Hard Live StrongFocus on these things to guarantee health and resultsI'm always asked questions that shouldn't be asked first. For example: "Yo matt what supplements should I be taking for muscle growth". Yes this is a great question, but I always reply with "what is your current macro split". And majority of the time I'll get answers of them not knowing what a macro is. In the military, we are taught how to take apart our rifle, clean it, put it together, and repeat over and over again before we can even shoot it. If you don't understand food, why are you worried about supplements? Wh...2021-07-0831 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow to choose the best training split for youThere will never be a one plan fits all program that gets everyone the dream progress they desire. Everyone was built different, everyone has different genetic builds, everyone has different fibers, everyone has different metabolisms, everyone is different. The other day I was asked, "Matt what's the best training split for me?" Picking a training split depends on what you want to achieve. What goals do you have for your body, physique, strength, and performance. Do you want a higher PR, do you want 6 pack abs, do you want to improve your mile time. These are all questions that...2021-07-0521 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow to get into a Caloric deficit or surplusWeight loss & muscle growth are easier to achieve than we think. I was a very thin guy in high school and never thought I was ever gonna build muscle. All I ever thought, or was told, was that I had a "fast metabolism". Yes I have a fast metabolism but all that means is while I burn naturally 2,000 calories and with my workout included I burn around 3,500, all it means for me to grow muscle is that I need to eat above 3,500 calories a day. Vice versa with weight loss. If I wanted to lose body fat then I...2021-07-0125 min
Train Hard Live StrongStaying on track with your goals during the hard times of lifeTalking about the best way to build muscle or best way to shred fat is all great, but what about about everything else that can get in the way of your goals. Aside from the burning fire you have to achieve goals, there is this thing called life, and life will come in and try it's best to push you off your route. How do you stay focused when someone in your family passes away, how do you stay focused when you get a text saying your friend just committed suicide. How do you stay focused when you feel...2021-06-2819 min
Train Hard Live StrongLifting heavy doesn't mean you're growing muscleAs a coach, I hear a lot of females say, "I want to have bigger glutes, legs, shoulders, ect, but I don't wanna get bulky like a man. I also hear a lot of men say that they're having trouble putting on weight, but they train heavy everyday. Just because you lift heavy, does not mean you're building muscle. Building muscle is precise and needs to have the boxes checked off. If you're lifting heavy but hangout in a deficit then you will not see the mass you're looking for. Eating a well balanced day o...2021-06-2425 min
Train Hard Live StrongDo you need supplements to get results?Do you need supplements in order to achieve your goals in weight loss, fat loss, performance, muscle growth, ect? The answer is no. You don't need them, but would it help, yes. Supplements have been created to assist in filling the empty spots or amplifying certain spots. There are 4 supplements I always get asked about: Protein, Creatine, Pre-Workout, and Vitamins. In this episode I will share my story with supplements and how I was stupid with them at a young age. It's crucial to understand your goals, what you need to get their (naturally first), th...2021-06-2125 min
Train Hard Live StrongWho you were is NOT who you areWe tend to always hold on to the passed. We tend to always fear who we were and going back to that "old self". If you fuel off this fear, then that's great. You have learned how to channel your emotions towards becoming a better you. If the fear of being your old self fears you enough where you slack off and begin those steps back to your old self, then you need to have a serious talk with yourself. Same with the opposing side. If you were once super fit, athletic, and was the f...2021-06-1720 min
Train Hard Live StrongSex, Orgasms, and the power of your pelvic floor with Brittney EllersWe know that doing curls will make your biceps bigger. We know that doing bench press will make your chest bigger, and yes having big strong muscles is cool, but what about paying attention to the muscles that make us even stronger or healthier? We are made up of hundreds of bones and muscles that attach to those bones to let us move around, lift heavy weights, and enjoy life. There is one muscle group in particular that is overlooked and even embarrassing to talk about. Our amazing guest speaker today, Brittney Ellers, is here to...2021-06-141h 01
Train Hard Live StrongEat for healthInstead of focusing on eating for weight loss, getting shredded, getting 6 pack abs, ect, imagine eating just for health. How does that look like? How does the food we eat truly provide value to your body, it's organs, and it's functions? How does the food you eat give your body exactly what it needs to provide you with great performance, high energy, positivity, and outstanding health. Over the years, especially with people who don't understand food, we have lost the true reason on why we need to eat "well". Now a days it's, "Yo Coach M...2021-06-1024 min
Train Hard Live StrongCreating a champion mindset and focusing on you and only you with Ainsley PerishTaking a goal and making it reality is harder than it sounds. Yes we undertsand that it will take hard work, dedication, ect, but what happens when you're face to face with failure. What happens when your life takes a different route. What happens when you lose the motivation to keep pushing. Most of the time we move towards quitting, and when we quit, a few months or even years pass by and we think back and regret quitting. This is an endless circle of constant failure and feeling like crap. In today's episode we b...2021-06-071h 12
Train Hard Live StrongHow to turn training & meal planning into a lifestyleBeginning a health & fitness journey can be difficult, and then turning it into a lifestyle can also be difficult. Thinking about it to much will only add to the stress of "am I doing this right". So in this episode I will explain how making this a lifestyle is way ,more simple than you think. The breakdown of a lifestyle is simple: 1) make a solid routine that can me maintained, 2) that routine then will turn into a habit, and 3) once that habit is created, turn it into a ritual and that will mold into your lifestyle 2021-06-0320 min
Train Hard Live StrongWhat it takes mentally & physically to lose 145lbs with Michelle FarajIs losing 145lbs impossible? Let's ask our amazing guest speaker today, Michelle Faraj! Michelle has now lived in two different bodies. She was once the morbidly obese Michelle, and now she's the 145lbs lighter Michelle. What does this do to the Mind? How did Michelle achieve something that a lot of people find almost impossible. Not only that, but how does Michelle keep the weight off and continue to progress towards the body of her dreams? It's called hard work & determination. Michelle is living proof that whatever your goals are for your body & health, it's ab...2021-05-3159 min
Train Hard Live StrongIt's simple, just stop being lazyThe secret killer to your goals & dreams is.......LAZINESS! With being lazy we tend to believe all excuses we create in our head. Our comfort zones are to precious to leave. The hard work ahead is something we just don't want to commit to. Why go through hard work to achieve your goals when you can just "live life to the fullest #yolo" while being lazy right? In this episode I bring out how you can eliminate this laziness and crush your goals. How do you know if laziness is what is happening to you? In...2021-05-2719 min
Train Hard Live StrongYouth strength training and the advantage of starting as young as 5 years old with Spencer MoormanAs a kid growing up I was always told "If you train to young you will stunt your growth". Overloading the body with uncontrollable weight and form will always cause harm to anyone no matter what age you are. The benefits of being 5 years old and starting to weightlift are: growing into the motor skills needed to lift with good form, a absorbing brain that is absorbing an incredible amount of information a day, pliable joints and extreme flexibility. From the sounds of it, starting at a young age sounds like it should be the ideal route. ...2021-05-2451 min
Train Hard Live StrongTraining will not cure what's killing you insideAt age 18 I was kicked out of my home. One year later I decided to enlist in the Army in the worst head space I've ever been in. When I was stationed in Alaska, I was pissed off, angry, depressed, sad, alone, and hated myself. I was trying so hard to run away from my pain and run away from all the things in my head but they would always get louder and louder. My 4 years in the Army I dedicated to myself, my career, and the gym. The gym is where I could feel something else aside from...2021-05-1322 min
Train Hard Live StrongOpening a medical school, figure competitor, & breaking the stigma of age with Leslie PetchThere is only 24 hours in a day. With these 24 hours, what are you doing with them? Are you improving in a balance of things in your life? Health, mind, career, relationships, love, education, ect. Are you someone to create excuses? Are you someone to say, "I'm to old for this, there is no way I could do this anymore. My good days are now behind me." Do not give up on your body and progress because guess what, you're alive today right? This means your body hasn't given up on you yet, so why give up on it! 2021-05-1047 min
Train Hard Live StrongGet rid of what's holding you back FOR GOODA huge question I get asked a lot is, "yo Matt, how do I let go of bad habits?" This is a great question because a lot of us have bad lifestyle habits that have turned into a lifestyle which mimics the body in thinking this is "ok". This is where obesity, high blood pressure, overwhelming stress, anxiety, depression, ect all start taking place. I will be sharing my best advice for this question today. This answer will not be an overnight fix. Just like everything else in life, you will need to work towards it. 2021-05-0614 min
Train Hard Live StrongDropping 45lbs and dry scooping pre workout with Mckenzie PayetteHave you ever posted a photo and had someone tell you, "hey, wow, you've gained weight!" If you have, you understand just how heart breaking that is. Have you ever had someone tell you, "what? you've been working out for how long, and only lost 10lbs?" All these things can truly destroy someone, or in this episode, start a freaking fire in someone so strong that no one will stop them from achieving the goals they truly desire. Our amazing guest speaker today, Mckenzie Payette, was that girl that was told that she looked "big" i...2021-05-0341 min
Train Hard Live StrongStop DREAMING and start DOINGThere is a whole lot of "I want this I want that" but not enough "I worked my ass off this week, I can not wait to crush tomorrow". Why do we tend to wish we could lose 10lbs but dred the process. Why do we dream to have that one social media models body but aren't willing to do that hard work? There is a lot of dreams out there but only a few ever get achieved, why is this? The reason is why I started the podcast in the first place, "to inspire pe...2021-04-2919 min
Train Hard Live StrongThink greater than yourselfSettling for less is the easiest route to take, and easy is what we're looking for right? The power of the actions you take are greater than you think. If you have a family, and you decide to make a change for your health & body, you will lead different, think different, discipline different, support different, and be different for the better. Those changes can greatly change the way your kids think, your friends, family, husband, wife, ect. The actions you take can & will greatly impact many others. If you continue to believe that you can't, th...2021-04-2620 min
Train Hard Live StrongWhy you're losing weight & gaining it backYou follow the next big FAD diet and lose 30lbs. After the program is over, what now? What have you learned in order to continue your progress in the real world and for years to come? Majority of people who follow the next big diet or follow a plan from google, end up gaining the weight back. They're a few factors to why this can be and hormones play a huge role, along with mental health, stress, and emotional stability. When it comes down to the food we eat, we are in absolute control of t...2021-04-2224 min
Train Hard Live StrongWhat you aren't aware of you can not changeThere are so many things we can prevent when it comes down to our health. The number one death in America is a self conflicted disease. Not only that, but this self conflicted disease causes harm to the immune system which then makes it easier for the body to get sick (which could also lead to death). To make things even worse, there are many diseases that have no symptoms. The first symptom you could get could be a life threatening one. So how do we improve something we don't know is happening? Well you d...2021-04-1924 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow to always stay motivatedMotivation is what you get when you watch a motivation video on YouTube. Motivation is what you get when you go to a seminar and get all that energy to make a change. Motivation is what you get when the new year comes around. Motivation is also crap. You need to find something that is long lasting and will never die out. You have the power to create an unbreakable drive to look at motivation and say, "damn you're weak". Your drive and will to succeed will always outdo motivation. In this episode I explain h...2021-04-1523 min
Train Hard Live StrongNever be scared of food again!Nutrition plays an essential part of your health, performance, progress, and life! If we practice suppressing a macro because a stupid magazine says, "lose 15lbs in 2 weeks", all we're doing is practicing how to fight against our hardwired human codes. If you abuse ANY macro and consume to much, yes you can put your body in a surplus, which will then equal to weight gain or a plateau. 1g of protein is 4 calories, 1g of carbohydrates is 4 calories, and 1g of fat is 9 calories. This is how your body views all nutrition that enters the GI...2021-04-1225 min
Train Hard Live StrongAre you ready for success or are you ready to give up?As a coach and as a host that has interviewed well over 70 high performing people I have found that a lot of people have excuses for about everything. "Hey why are you here late?" "ummmm my shoes didn't have show laces so I went to the store to by them, then got a flat tire, and then my car blew up, so I went to by another one, but couldn't cause My credit score is crap, so I took the bus and I fell asleep on the bus and missed my stop twice, and now I'm here." We create...2021-04-0823 min
Train Hard Live StrongStop thinking so small | Expand your perspective and be unbreakableWe always want to lose 20lbs, get 6 pack abs, but a very small group of people are setting goals to be better people. To get in shape to be able to walk their daughter down the aisle. To play catch with their kids and kid's kids. Sometimes we think so small which makes us have such a small outcome for ourselves. Today we change that! In this episode I will be explaining the way we think, the way your body creates a safety block towards success, and how everything you will go through will leak i...2021-04-0530 min
Train Hard Live StrongF**k dieting! Focus on sustainabilityWe always want results fast. We always want the next trending diet that promises a 15lb loss in 21 days. We always want these results fast because we are not willing to go through the process because we dislike how we look so bad that we would rather damage our body to look "good". I got one thing to say to that, "F**K Diets, focus on a sustainable lifestyle to keep progress coming, a strong healthy body, and powerful mind. In this episode I will talk about all things around why a diet is the wo...2021-04-0127 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe truth of how resilient and precious the human body is with Sarah DoellYour body is more valuable than you can ever imagine. Just think about how incredible the power of the human body truly is. People can abuse their health for 30+ years and decide today to make a change, and the body will. After 30+ years of neglect, junk food, alcohol, drugs, lack of sleep, and just doing everything that would harm the body/health, and yet still, your body stood there by your side and waited for the day for you to make a change. This exact thing happens in many different ways to millions of people on this earth. 2021-03-2954 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe 5 worst times to weigh yourselfHow many times have you jumped on a scale and just been pissed off, depressed, sad, angry, all these emotions in one, after you see that number on the scale. To make things even worse, have you ever jumped on a scale after following a strict diet & training regime, and the number didn't even change? To feel angry or sad is normal because of course you want something great for your body & health but that scale just keeps saying ,"nope, you're never gonna accomplish it". From a coaching stand point I've have a lot of pe...2021-03-2528 min
Train Hard Live StrongCarbs & Confidence, Overcoming ED, and Nutrition Power with Caroline BiddleNutrition is something that we tend to over complicate and make it seem impossible to understand. On top of that, we also live in a life of stress and the go go go mentality. With all this being said food can sometimes be an outlet for happiness for most. When this becomes and outlet then ED (eating disorder) can be created. As humans we deal with emotions in some profound ways, but no matter how far down we go, we can always come back up. Today we have an amazing guest speaker, Caroline Biddle, an a...2021-03-2256 min
Train Hard Live StrongStop disappointing yourselfBecoming overweight, obese, unhealthy, ect, are all outcomes to losing our way as human beings. A thousand years ago we didn't have genetically mutated fruits & veggies, we didn't have processed foods that have a longer shelf life than we do (twinkies). We didn't have sugar drinks that guided us away from water. As we evolved as humans we also love to evolve everything around us so life can be just a little more "easy". One thing that will always and forever remain the same is finding yourself within your fitness journey. No matter how many d...2021-03-1824 min
Train Hard Live StrongLearn how to expand your lifespan with Chris BurresImagine if you could live 90% longer than the average human. What would you do with all that extra life? How many more generations of your blood line could you enjoy their company with. On the Train Hard Live Strong Podcast we normally bring on bodybuilders, competitors, CorssFit Athletes, Business owners, doctors, ect. Today we are bringing on someone that will change the game in how you understand health. The amazing Scientist, Chris Burres, comes to the show to share some incredible value about your health, lifespan, mental acuity, and so much more. I learned more f...2021-03-1558 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow genetics will effect your weight loss and physiqueIt's easy to play the blame game when things aren't going our way. For example, It's easy to say "well I will never start to eat healthy, because every time I try too, my family orders pizza for dinner", or "I'm never going to build muscle, my metabolism is to fast. All I do is eat and poop and never gain weight." When it comes down to how we are create, and I mean we as in us as individual human beings, we were given a certain foundation of things that makes us who we are (aka genetics). 2021-03-1125 min
Train Hard Live StrongFear of ChangeYour health and fitness journey is unique to you. It's what will create the woman/man you want to be, inside & out. The beautiful thing about working on your health, body, mind, and overall life is that no one has control over it but you! No one can say "you can't do it" because when people say that you can just work your ass of for it and sooner or later while those other people were sitting around you were working and now they're asking you how you did it. Change is scary, change is u...2021-03-0820 min
Train Hard Live Strong3 tips on what to eat around your workouts (pre & post)How many times have you eaten before a workout and got sick? How many times have you eaten food after your workout and then felt guilty after eating it, as if you threw away your whole workout? Or are you just all around confused on what to do with your pre & post workout meals? In this episode I go through 3 tips to get you to better understand what foods and for what reasons you need to eat before and after your workouts. After explaining the three tips, you need to also understand that these feelings m...2021-03-0433 min
Train Hard Live Strong5 reasons why you haven't achieved your health & fitness goalsFor the passed 14 years of training I've come to understand that everyone's journey will have these 5 reasons, and I mean it's a must! For the passed 5 years of me coaching other people as well as helping soldiers in US Army achieve high physical levels, these 5 reasons just find even a more permanent position in everyone's transformation journey. Transforming your body & health is not just a 12 week program, it's rest rest of your life. Imagine a life long project that demands your attention every second of the day, and the amount of time left in your li...2021-03-0128 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe funny thing about carbohydratesA diet is another word for "Nutritional restriction to accomplish a specific health or physique goal". Key word - restriction. A huge reason why the USA is the most obese country is because we don't understand food. We don't understand health. We don't understand control & awareness. Your body needs very little to survive, but with this very little, it's also very important to consume the things your body claims as "essential". Essential things for our body's are: Protein, Carbs, fats, vitamins & minerals, sleep, movement, and hydration. Out of all these essentials, for some reason we get so caught up...2021-02-2521 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow to evolve with your "Why" throughout your journeyDay one in the gym will not be the same as day one thousand. Why want it be the same? Well because you're not the same. You have changed in many ways and training, nutrition, performance, strength, ect, has all changed within your body. Your reason "why" on day one thousand will be different than your day one. How do we evolve with it? How do we better understand ourselves and why we want to pursue our goals in health & fitness? In this episode I will break it down for you so simple, and by doing this, you will...2021-02-2229 min
Train Hard Live StrongGain control of your health to be in control in any life situationLife is filled with mysteries and uncontrollable situations that we can only be ready for. How do we get ready for these situations? We get ready by taking time out of our days to self care, self improve, and prioritize our body, health, and mind. Life can throw a curveball at anytime of your day, and when this happens we need to find how to gain control even when everything is out of our control. We do this by gaining control over the one thing you will always have control over, your reactions! What’s the purpose of training? It...2021-02-1822 min
Train Hard Live StrongRecovering from anorexia, improving mental strength, and finding your inner potential with Jaime FilerEveryday that is giving to you was given to you! The only decision you have no control over in your days are whether or not you will wake up that day or you won't. Every second after that is up to you! With this being said, there is no one else to blame for our bad health, being overweight, being unhappy with our body, ect, because we are the ones that have brought that upon ourselves. Now, what happens when we've been abusing our body, health, mind, and life for years? What happens when bad becomes our life? Even...2021-02-1550 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow to turn your bad days into good daysFinding the negative things in life are pretty easy. Finding everything that's wrong with your life can be easily explained, but if I asked you what was good about your day today, I wouldn't get as big as a rant as all the negativity. This is amplified when it comes down to your fitness & health journey. There are tons of bad days in a health & fitness journey because in most cases people are trying to break bad habits, bad behavior reactions, and so lifestyle changes. So when bad days come your way, which they will, h...2021-02-1123 min
Train Hard Live StrongBusiness woman, habits/lifestyle coach, and living with epilepsy - Nicole HardcastleI'm sure a lot of us have gone through, or are currently going through, a moment in life where we just don't know ourselves anymore. Where we are living, but we just aren't in sync with our body, emotions, and life in general. It can be either gaining weight do to an injury that put your life on hold, giving birth and having no control of your body and hormones, or being diagnosed with a condition that you never thought would be possible. Our incredible guest speaker today, Nicole Hardcastle, went through a point in h...2021-02-081h 04
Train Hard Live StrongHow to be in control of your weight loss/fat lossLosing weight is not complex, it's actually very simple. All you need to do is get your body in a caloric deficit, and the cool thing is you can do this in 2 ways: 1) eat less calories than you're burning, or 2) burn more calories than you're consuming. Now the path almost 80% of people take is eat less. Not only that but eat less and burn more. This will only cause harm and no good. Whenever you make a deal or bet with a friend and both decide to give up soda for 4 weeks to see who lo...2021-02-0425 min
Train Hard Live StrongHomegrown Oklahoma girl turned fitness model, mother, and business woman - Paige HathawayIn life, it's so hard to stay laser focused on your goals during the hard times. It's even worse when something is happening to you that you don't understand completely. At times it can even get even worse. Imagine working, hustling, and striving so hard for what you want but not knowing if nay of it will pay off. Maybe you don't even lose 1lb, maybe your six pack doesn't come in time, maybe your business doesn't grow as fast as you want, or maybe you're pregnant (females) and you have completely no control over your body. With every...2021-02-011h 11
Train Hard Live StrongThe most important but overlooked aspect of health & fitnessWe live in a world now where if we want something, we can most likely get it now or with 48 hours. If you're hungry just head over to a drive through and get some extremely processed food. All these things cause a huge misconception in our minds when we finally decide to make a change with our health/fitness. We think progress will come overnight. We believe that we can get some crazy jaw dropping results in 2 weeks. Yes this can happen, but in most cases it doesn't and with this being said, patience is what ruins the drive. 2021-01-2824 min
Train Hard Live StrongHow you feel over how you look and the truth we always over see with Nicole MontesantiBeing in tuned with your body is crucial to longevity happiness and fulfillment. But how do we gain that happiness? How do gain that happiness and sustain it for the rest of your life? You accomplish this by focusing on how you FEEL over how you LOOK! Even if looking a certain way will make you “feel” better, in most cases it won’t only because of the mindset you have before you took your first step towards an improvement. There should be a hand full of questions you should write down and answer yourself on paper: 1) why do I want...2021-01-2551 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe scary truth when you jeopardize your healthYou get one health when you're brought into this world, and that one health you take around with you until your last moments on earth. Some make it to 100 years old, other make it to 70, others to 40, and some even only to late 20s. Did you know almost 75% of health conditions are self-conflicted? About 50% of that 75% actually make a change and the other half pass away due to the self-conflicted abuse on their health. The scariest part of being unhealthy is when you make it normal: When having ice cream after dinner is normal every n...2021-01-2127 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe ultimate vegetarian powerlifter & Doctor of Physical Therapy with Ashley ContornoNutrition is a funny thing because there are so many ways to approach it, but it all has one thing in common. They will either fuel your body or cause long term damage. When it comes down to what we eat, you are allowing food into your system to either to bring value or instant gratification. Now imagine you had a family gene of cancer or some other illness that seems to just come through your family line, what would you do about it? In this episode you will hear how Dr. Ashley Contorno, decided t...2021-01-1854 min
Train Hard Live Strong12 fitness myths you've been lead to believeIt breaks my heart knowing that people are going on the internet with a true need for help, and the internet just feeds crap. "You have to eat 1,200 calories to lose weight, You have to stop eating at 6pm to not gain weight, You will get bulky if you lift weights" and the list can go on forever. When people are looking for answers when it comes to their health, physical view, and self confidence, they are in a vulnerable position, trust me I know I was one of those people. In a vulnerable state we are desperate to...2021-01-1426 min
Train Hard Live StrongFrom spending time in prison into owner of Conbody with Coss MarteImagine being told you only have 5 years to live because of how bad your health is. Not only that, but the reason why your health is bad is because you did it to yourself. Then imagine going to prison for selling drugs and in that prison, the doctors told you you had only 5 years to live if you didn't make any change. Many people in the world are creating self-conflicting health conditions, and they can change that but don't. They also have there own bed to sleep in, there own fridge to eat food out of, and can do...2021-01-1148 min
Train Hard Live StrongPositive vs negative goal settingMind to body connection is vital to progress towards the goals you have for your body, health, mind, and life. When I began my fitness journey when I was 13 years old, I started with a negative state of mind. I wanted to fix my body because of how much I hated how I looked and felt. This state of mind never got me to a sense of fulfillment with the progress I was achieving. Instead of focusing on fixing my body, I should of focused on improving the body I already have. This exact thing ha...2021-01-0722 min
Train Hard Live Strongfrom addiction, to sobriety, into wellness competing and business owner with Sarah Doell When people become obese, unhappy, over weight, addicted to alcohol, self doubting, ect, these things begin to go out of control because we have lost connection with who we truly are. We have manipulated ourselves into thinking that, whatever lies or excuses we're telling ourselves, are actually true. When years of this happens, it then becomes a habit which equals a lifestyle which then becomes your new "DNA". Getting to this point is difficult, but getting out of this whole is even harder. Our amazing guest speaker today, Sarah Doell, has been addicted to self h...2021-01-0447 min
Train Hard Live Strong3 things you need to do to conquer your fitness goals in 20212020 has ended and now it's time to set yourself up for SUCCESS in 2021. New year resolutions are about to flood in January and with all the people setting these "new" goals, about 3 out of 5 people will quit by February. One other person will make it to March and let the speed of progress stop them from pursuing, which leaves us with 1 out of 5 people being successful in their "new year resolution goals". In this episode I wanted to sculpt 3 ways that you can become successful with your fitness & health goals. Not only that, but I a...2020-12-3127 min
Train Hard Live StrongTake responsibility of your own health & body with Mande MartinezExcuses will absorb your mind like a parasite in your body. I've said this over and over again, the unbreakable drive to accomplish a goal will come from all the days of working towards it even when you don't want to. Now a lot of us have our own struggles and reasons to quit right? We all have things we can tell ourselves that will convince us to not start today or work today because we just don't feel like it. Most of us are parents, full time students, work full time, run a business or multiple businesses, and...2020-12-2854 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe 3 core values to shred fat, build muscle, and stay healthyMany things play a huge role in shredding fat, building muscle, and staying healthy. As you all already know I talk heavily on mindset and how crucial it is to have a strong, powerful, and dedicated mindset to let nothing stand in your way towards your goals. Aside from that, their are some very important values, backed by science, that are needed to be understood so you can gain full control of your progress. In this episode I go over the 3 core values of shredding fat, building muscle, and staying healthy. I broke it down i...2020-12-2433 min
Train Hard Live StrongInside the mind of a Spartan games competitor & strongest mom with Faith CookeTo achieve the things you want with your body & health you'll need to do things you don't want to. You'll need to do things you're uncomfortable with. And you will for sure need to sacrifice certain things in life that hold you back, keep you complacent, or create anything toxic or negative in your life/journey. These things amplify once kids are put in the picture. Our amazing guest speaker today, Faith Cooke, brings to the show some amazing value on how to achieve your goals within fitness even with kids. Faith changed her training f...2020-12-211h 03
Train Hard Live StrongStop relying on motivation and start doing this"Hey Coach Matt, how do you stay motivated to do your workouts and eat clean?" This is a question I get asked a lot. I've also interviewed 60+ coaches & athletes and a big question they get asked is the same thing. Motivation is such a small aspect to what keeps people pushing even when life gets hard, even when everything is working against them, even if they feel completely uncomfortable. Majority of people give in to that voice in their head that says, "Hey it's okay, just quit. Hey it's okay just sleep in. Hey it's o...2020-12-1725 min
Train Hard Live StrongHealing pain with fitness with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Erin AckPain is a great thing and a horrible thing. Pain the biggest factor that forces people to quit. Pain is an indicator if something is wrong or right. Pain is always going to be there even if it's stress, grief, mourning, sadness, ect. Pain is uncomfortable and a big test for your mind. Don't EVER be a slave to pain. Use pain as fuel, use it as a gauge, and when pain follows you through life activities or in your workouts, you need to define what that pain is and how to use it to your advantage. ...2020-12-1450 min
Train Hard Live StrongSelf care is NOT selfish. Self care is self discoveryMajority of people finish their life without touching an ounce of their full potential. Most people quit because the pain is to much to handle or instant gratification is greater than loving the journey. One thing I've heard over and over again is "Self care feels to selfish". This is BEYOND incorrect. Self care is consistent road to self discovery. Training has more benefits than six pack abs, big legs, nice glutes, and huge arms. Those are all small small aspects of a huge picture. If fear is what's stopping you, don't look at the j...2020-12-1023 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe importance of creating a strong positive body image to create endless results - TeresaIt's exhausting always looking in the mirror and thinking to yourself, "Ugh why do I look like this. Maybe I need to do more cardio and eat less." Then you go ahead and do that then 2 months pass by and you've gained weight. Then this cycle just continues to repeat itself over and over again until you've came to a state of mind where no matter what, you will always hate you look no matter if tons of people are giving you compliments, because we all already know, compliments don't uplift us when we have a bad view on...2020-12-0758 min
Train Hard Live Strong16 years of bad health & lifestyle turned around in 6 monthsThe leading causes of death in the US are self conflicted diseases! Self conflicted as in "we do this to ourselves"! The biggest thing that will always keep me on my toes is right now you could be creating a tumor or cancer cells within your body all due from a bad lifestyle in nutrition, hydration, sleep, and fitness. One thing for sure is aside from cancer and other major health diseases, there are other major health scares such as: High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These three diseases are all self conflicted from li...2020-11-2627 min
Train Hard Live StrongThe 3 best ways to progressive overload to maximize gainzThe more knowledge you have on transforming your body & health, the more control you have on creating the ultimate physique. Building muscle is very simple. All the muscle needs is consistent challenge through resistance and proper nutrition to follow. Progressive overload training is actually a very powerful way to create some ultimate gainz. Progressive overload is increasing resistance through time in different aspects to create the best muscle growth & strength. I share the 3 best ways to progressive overload with weights & only by using your own body weight (Calisthenics). Once you understand how to use progressive o...2020-10-1527 min
Train Hard Live Strong4 ways you can boost your metabolism for fat loss & muscle growthYo wassup fit fam! It's Coach Matt coming at you again with another life changing episode! Nutrition, food, training, weight loss, health, wellness, mental health, and metabolism (and to be honest tons more) are things I get asked a lot about. One thing that will always play a huge role in any goals you want to accomplish is.............yep you guest it, "YOUR METABOLISM". This precious engine within your body will help you enjoy foods and shred fat while doing it! The speed of your metabolism can be moved by genetics, bad lifestyle habits...2020-08-0735 min
Train Hard Live StrongMindset Monday: Building Your ConfidenceA house is built brick by brick, and that's exactly how you build your confidence. Small goal accomplishments will domino into bigger ones and biggers ones until they turn into habits and those habits transform your entire life. The dictionary defines "confidence" as: the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust. Want to know whom that person or thing should be? Yourself! This is how the ultimate confidence is made! Stop dealing with doubt and low confidence and start accomplishing small goals a day until you have climbed your way to the top! Have...2020-03-1603 min
Train Hard Live Strong3 Steps to Bettering Your Nutrition LifestyleHave you or do you currently struggle with understanding food? If so, has it been a problem trying to find a way out? Within this episode I will share with you 3 steps to take to better your nutrition lifestyle and the amazing thing is YOU CAN START NOW! These 3 steps are simple yet effective! It's crucial to not only understand food but become more aware of what food does to your body specifically. Let's dive in! Host: Matt Rojas!2020-02-2817 min
Train Hard Live StrongWelcome to the "Train Hard Live Strong" PodcastThe new Fitness & Health podcast that's here for you! Hello, my name is Coach Matt. I am the host of this podcast as well as the Owner of Athletic Beings. My passion in life is to impact and help as many lives as I possibly can through fitness & health. I've heard many people shout their goals out into the world, but after all that motivation is gone, they stop pushing for their goals. This is what I am trying to stop! I've also seen many people want to lose 10lbs or gain 10lbs of muscle and just don't know wh...2020-01-2108 min