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Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

Cody McBroomwww.choose-hard.com
Built For Those Who Choose Effort Over Ease. Choose Hard is the podcast for people who refuse average. Host Cody McBroom—a leader who’s lived it, built it, and teaches it—provides unfiltered insights, science-backed coaching, and values-driven strategies to help you build your body, sharpen your mind, and lead with purpose in a world that softens standards. ⠀⠀ So if you're ready to earn a stronger body and a stronger life—without taking shortcuts— this is your podcast.
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Episodes

Ep. 677 - Bulletproof Bodybuilding (The Ultimate Program Design Method)

We're going to dive deep into the weeds of programming in today's podcast! Cody breaks down the new program launching in the Tailored Trainer App, called Bulletproof Bodybuilding. The program is designed to attack your aesthetic goals (recomposition), while creating a level of resiliency in your body that helps you to completely avoid aches, pains, and injuries, to keep you in the gym for years and years to come. Cody also announces the Tailored Coaching Method Black Friday Special! Which you ca...

Nov 22, 202135 min

Ep. 676 - Lower Back With Deadlifting, Advanced Courses, TCM Coaches Stories, And More...

---- Apply for our World Renowned Coaching Program, RIGHT HERE . Remember to join our private FB community, RIGHT HERE . As Featured on: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC, Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, HLHL, iN3, OPEX Fitness and More… ---- Timestamps: 1:40 - Where did you learn most about form and advanced variations? 8:50 - When I deadlift, I feel like my lower back is lifting the weight. How can I fix this? 12:20 - I want to strength train but I chant at the moment due to Diastas...

Nov 19, 202154 min

Ep. 675 - James FitzGerald of OPEX Fitness

In today's episode, Cody talks with James FitzGerald on the state of the fitness industry, why automation and algorithms are NOT the answer, how coaches SHOULD be thinking, what sustainability and consistency really mean and look like, and so much more… This is a deep and very philosophical conversation between two fitness professionals who share a lot of the same passion, insights, and opinions. THINGS MENTIONED: LearnRX www.opexfit.com Instagram - @opexfitness ---- Apply for our World Renowned...

Nov 17, 202159 min

Ep. 674 - Q&A: CBD For Recovery, Knee Wraps, How To Better Handle Stress, and More...

This week, you're getting TWO Q&A's from us! In this episode Cody dives into whether or not CBD is proven in the research to be effective, how many protein shakes is too many, knee sleeves and whether or not it's just placebo, setting realistic (and specific) goals, learning to handle stress, and more! ---- Apply for our World Renowned Coaching Program, RIGHT HERE . Remember to join our private FB community, RIGHT HERE . As Featured on: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC, Dr. John R...

Nov 15, 202153 min

Ep. 673 - Q&A: Circuit Style Training, Cholesterol, Hair Loss With Weight Loss, And More…

---- Apply for our World Renowned Coaching Program, RIGHT HERE . Remember to join our private FB community, RIGHT HERE . As Featured on: Huffington Post, Bodybuilding.com, The PTDC, Dr. John Rusin, Muscle For Life, HLHL, iN3, OPEX Fitness and More… ---- Apply For Coaching: bit.ly/Coaching-App Get Your Free Copy of The Nutrition Hierarchy, HERE Learn How We Coach: Read This Case Study Article Top 4 Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- You can get ac...

Nov 12, 202147 min

Ep. 672 - Chris Barakat on Intensity Over Volume

We have Chris Barakat on the podcast once again! This time, we're diving into his most recent bodybuilding prep journey, why he believes intensity is more important than volume and intensity for hypertrophy and muscle maintenance during a fat loss phase, intuitive eating for fat loss and when it may be appropriate to do so, and so much more! ---- THINGS WE MENTIONED: - Podcast 1 w/ Chris - Podcast 2 w/ Chris - Podcast Roundtable w/ Chris and Will - www.schoolofgainz.com - Chris on instagram @chr...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 7 min

Ep. 671 - Reverse Diet FAQ (Most Commonly Asked Questions)

Reverse Dieting... a commonly confused and often misguided topic, within the dieting world. So in this podcast, Cody is going to help clear the confusion and educate you on what reverse dieting is, why you would want to reverse diet in the first place, how to perform a reverse diet properly, and what to expect when going through the reverse dieting process. And he does so by answering YOUR questions! So not only will you get a serious deep dive into the general concept of reverse dieting, he's a...

Nov 08, 202144 min

Ep. 670 - Finding Your TDEE, Infrared Saunas, Organic Foods (Waste or Worth it?), And More…

Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the market. For training equipment, visit www.giantlifting.com and use promo code: TCM5 to save 5% ...

Nov 05, 202152 min

Ep. 669 - Susan Lenderts (My Client For 3+ Years) on Leadership, Mindfulness, and Success

Today we bring on a client of Cody's named Susan Lenderts, who has actually been a client for just over 3 years! Very long time and it's for good reason, which we get into today… So, this podcast will serve partially as a live testimonial conversation - which has been requested many times by you, the listener. We cover what changes she's seen since starting, why she's still coaching after 3 full years of doing so, what makes a great coaching relationship work, and how coaching affects ALL areas ...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 3 min

Ep. 668 - How The Placebo Effect Can Help You Get Results

We've all heard about the placebo effect, but have you really looked at the research showing it's efficacy...? Is it a myth or an insane phenomenon that produces results? Believe it or not, the research tends to lean towards the latter! But this placebo effect needs to be properly understood in order to be used for better results, because in some cases it could even prevent you from getting results. So in this episode, Cody dives into what the research shows both IN and OUTSIDE of the fitness an...

Nov 01, 202140 min

Ep. 667 - Q&A: Exercising On Vacation, Foam Rolling, Fasting, And More….

---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the market. For training equipment, visit www.giantlifting.com and use promo code: TCM5 to sav...

Oct 29, 20211 hr

Ep. 666 - Ketone Supplements and Fitness Trackers w/ Dr. Brandon Roberts

Today is a research review podcast with our Chief Science Officer Dr. Brandon Roberts! We dive into a new study on intermittent fasting, review all the literature available on ketone supplementation, and finish off with looking at what the research says about "fitness trackers", such as the Apple Watch, Whoop Band, Oura Ring, and more... Follow Brandon on IG at @brob_21 and Cody at @codymcbroom ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a ...

Oct 27, 202146 min

Ep. 665 - How Much Do Genetics Matter?

The goal of this podcast is to tackle the long debated and internal burning question we all have... Do genetics matter? And if so, how large of a role do they play in the results we see? Well the truth is, yes they do. But how much they matter is where most people are actually pretty incorrect, because they matter FAR less than we often make it seem or allow ourselves to believe. In fact, it's mostly just an excuse to not work hard based on what the research actually shows. However we're going t...

Oct 25, 202147 min

Ep. 664 - Q&A: Committing 100%, Timeline To See Change, How Hard Should A Workout Be, And More...

---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the market. For training equipment, visit www.giantlifting.com and use promo code: TCM5 to sav...

Oct 22, 202146 min

Ep. 663 - Does Tracking Macros Cause Disordered Eating?

Cody dives into "disordered eating" in today's episode. This is a form of dietary behavior that can be unhealthy and destructive, but is also far different and much more easily reversible than an "eating disorder". Cody defines both and shows you the specific differences in the two, as well as signs and symptoms of them in order for you to better identify when they may be arising in you or others around you. He then dives into specific research looking at tracking food in apps, like myfitnesspal...

Oct 20, 202139 min

Ep. 662 - F.E.A.R. ⏤ False Evidence Appearing Real

In this podcast, Cody goes into a lesson he was recently faced with AND has been faced with many times before... in fact, it's a lesson we believe YOU likely have been faced with as well. It's the lesson of FEAR not really being anything more than a story in your mind, fabricated by yourself in order to stop you from taking action and provide a temporary feeling of safety and security. It's where the acronym F.E.A.R. comes from! It's an acronym that describes this phenomenon of being fearful of ...

Oct 18, 202117 min

Ep.661 - Q&A: Running Out Of Calories, Salt/Sodium (Good or Bad?), Whoop Band, And More…

---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the market. For training equipment, visit www.giantlifting.com and use promo code: TCM5 to sav...

Oct 15, 202158 min

Ep. 660 - [Series] Program Design Pt.4: Periodization, Tempo, and Rest Periods.

Today's podcast is the final part of the 4 part series on Program Design! Cody continues to dive into what "evidence based program design" is all about. This episode will cover periodization and progression models, tempo, rest periods, programming methods like supersetting, and the practical application of all the above. ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY Y...

Oct 13, 202148 min

Ep. 658 - Q&A: Eliminating Cravings, Programming Cardio, Client Mental Health, and More...

---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the market. For training equipment, visit www.giantlifting.com and use promo code: TCM5 to sav...

Oct 08, 202159 min

Ep. 659 - How To Break Bad Habits And Build Good Ones

Today Cody talks on how to break your old habits and ways to create good ones. Enjoy! ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the mark...

Oct 08, 202130 min

Ep. 657 - [Series] Program Design Pt. 3: Exercise Selection & Sequencing

Today's podcast is part 3 of a 4 part series where Cody dives deep into what "evidence based program design" is all about. This podcast will cover Exercise Selection & Sequencing Stay tuned for Part 4 as he discusses periodization, tempo, rest, aerobic training, and so much more… ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guide...

Oct 06, 202152 min

Ep. 656 - 3 Reasons To Stop Giving A S#!t What People Think (+ Actions To Take)

On todays episode, Cody discusses and explains his top 3 reasons why you should stop caring about what people think and what actions you should take in or to accomplish that. Enjoy! ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save ...

Oct 04, 202132 min

Ep. 655 - Overrated / Underrated: Foam Rolling, 80/20 Rule, Saunas, And More...

Today we have Part 3 and the final episode of our Over rated/Under rated series! Cody and Travis dive into a list of topics to rate as over or under-rated and explain why they might think that. Some topics today include Foam Rolling, Meal Timing, Saunas, and a whole lot more! Enjoy! ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides...

Oct 01, 20211 hr 2 min

Ep. 654 - Protein Overfeeding, Repeated Bout Effect, & Intra-Workout Carbs w/ Dr. Brandon Roberts

This episode is the Monthly Research Review with Cody McBroom and Tailored Coaching Method's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Brandon Roberts. In this month's edition the guys dive into research on The Repeated Bout Effect, Protein Overfeeding, and Intra-Workout Carbs/Mouth Rinsing For Improved Performance. As always, it's a science-driven podcast filled with applicable strategies that are based on actual research studies from the fitness field. You can find us on instagram @codymcbroom and @brob_21 a...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 1 min

Ep. 653 - [Series] Program Design Pt.2: Volume, Intensity, & Frequency

Today's podcast is part 2 of the 4 part series where Cody dives deep into what "evidence based program design" is all about. This podcast will cover volume, intensity, and frequency. Which sounds simple in written text, but the truth is that there is an unbelievable amount of research on each of these individual topics, making this podcast a very complex and thorough discussion on training. Cody will help you discover what the optimal amount of each one is, how to assess your current amounts of ...

Sep 27, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep. 652 - Q&A: Training While Sore, My Current Training, Top 3 Exercise Movements, And More...

---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the market. For training equipment, visit www.giantlifting.com and use promo code: TCM5 to sav...

Sep 24, 202156 min

Ep. 651 - Metabolic Flexibility with Rachel Gregory

Today Cody interviews Rachel Gregory, board certified Nutritionist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist, about The Ketogenic Diet, Metabolic Flexibility, Diet's Effect on The Brain, Female Fat Loss, and More… ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter co...

Sep 22, 20211 hr

Ep. 650 - [Series] Program Design Pt.1: Assessment & Goal Setting

Today's podcast is part 1 of a 4 part series where Cody dives deep into what "evidence based program design" is all about. This podcast will cover assessing the individual, goal setting, determining timelines, injury prevention, mobility and flexibility, and improving instabilities or imbalances. Stay tuned for Part 2, 3, and 4 as he covers volume, intensity, frequency, exercise selection and sequencing, individual variances, tempo, rest, aerobic training, and so much more… ---- Join The Tailore...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep. 649 - Q&A: Fear, Periodization Structure, How Long Should You Fast, And More…

---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Books HERE Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boom boom at checkout to save 20%, start earning loyalty points, and supplementing with the top supplement company on the market. For training equipment, visit www.giantlifting.com and use promo code: TCM5 to sav...

Sep 17, 202159 min

Ep. 648 - Overrated / Underrated: Calisthenics, Peloton, Isolation Exercises, And More...

Today is part 2 of our Over rated/Under rated series! Cody and Travis dive into a list of topics to rate as over or under-rated and explain why they might think that. Some topics today include Nike Training Shoes, HITT Style Training, Instagram, and a whole lot more! Enjoy! ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Get a 7 Day FREE Trial HERE ASK CODY YOUR QUESTION HERE Check Out Free Guides and E-Bo...

Sep 15, 202139 min
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