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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

707 - The Tailored Coaching Method Retreat (Insights & Takeaways)

The Tailored Coaching Method Team is one of the coolest groups of people you'll ever meet, hear about, learn from, or get influenced by... but what makes them so damn cool? It's their passion, purpose, and principles as coaches. This group of individuals is setting the standard for the coaching industry and today, we're going to recap the team retreat we recently had that was full of energy, enthusiasm, and exciting life lessons that you can steal right from this episode and apply directly into ...

Feb 01, 202236 min

706 - Q&A: Learning To Eat Intuitively, Strength Circuits, & ”The Dangers” of High Protein Diets

—- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part...

Jan 31, 202231 min

705 - Smelling Salts, IFCA Conference, and Avoiding Soy

—- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: https://tailoredtrainer.securechkout.com/ To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Commun...

Jan 21, 202231 min

704 - Can Supplements Help Reduce Anxiety? (with CSO Dr. Brandon Roberts)

Anxiety occurs in 10-15% of people and can be chronic or acute. Anxiety disorders are twice as common in women compared to men. Examples of anxiety: social, general, separation, phobias Medical treatment: In clinical practice, first-line treatments for anxiety are lifestyle changes, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and then drugs, which sounds a lot like treatments for obesity, right? Drugs: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRI s) exert their action by inhibiting the reuptake of ser...

Jan 20, 202217 min

703 - Raw Vs Cooked Veggies, Conquering Business Obstacles, Changing Your Body’s Weight Set Point

To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: https://tailoredtrainer.securechkout.com/ To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community...

Jan 18, 202235 min

702 - Alan Aragon, Smashing Nutrition Myths

A REAL NUTRITION OG COMES ON THE PODCAST THIS WEEK! It was an absolute honor to have Alan on the podcast because he has been in the game for DECADES and literally is one of the pioneers of flexible dieting. So in this podcast, you're going to learn what the FUNDAMENTAL truths, in regards to nutrition, actually are and have a better understanding of what are the MYTHS inside the industry. Ultimately leaving this podcast with a better knowledge base and ability to apply what you've learned, direct...

Jan 17, 20221 hr 9 min

701 - Q&A: Burn Out Sets, Boosting Leptin Levels, Deload Week Issues, and Meal Plan Intolerances

Apply to join the TCM Team HERE 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: 2:15 - do you consider burn out sets to be junk volume at the end of a good hypertrophic session? 8:45 - Is there a way to boost leptin levels? I have a background of disordered eating but for some 18 months n...

Jan 14, 202233 min

700 - Q&A: Splitting Up Workout, Best Training Split To Get Ripped, Dialing In Your Nutrition After Holidays

Apply to join the TCM Team HERE 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: 0:45 -Now I know this is far from optimal, but I often have to split up my workout into a couple parts because I have a toddler and a 4 month old so my workout time is almost always interrupted. Besides a work...

Jan 13, 202235 min

699 - Q&A: Nutrition Certifications, Personal Business Goals, Commercial Gyms Changing

Apply to join the TCM Team HERE 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: 0:45 - What nutrition institute do you recommend to get certified, or expand knowledge with? And do you also recommend getting certified as a personal trainer if the main goal is to help with the nutrition sid...

Jan 11, 202228 min

698 - 1st Phorm Collab, Core Values, and Work Ethic

Today we announce some BIG news... We're officially on Team 1st Phorm! As a Podcast and Company - we've chosen to officially partner with 1st Phorm as the only supplement company we will push, represent and suggest to our clients, members, and audience. There are many reasons for this; from the quality and variety of products they offer to their community to our core values as a company, that align so well with those at 1st Phorm. But today's podcast will break all that down for you, as well as ...

Jan 10, 202247 min

697 - Q&A: Getting Clients To Adhere, Switching Up Cardio, and Bilateral Vs Unilateral

Apply to join the TCM Team HERE 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: 6:15 - How do you get clients to adhere to weight loss programs and what do there training days look like? 13:40 - I enjoy physique training but the only cardio I truly enjoy is walking, hiking or brisk walks....

Jan 07, 202235 min

696 - Science Backed Ways To Improve Sleep (Research Review w/ Dr. Brandon Roberts)

The average person needs 7-8 hours of sleep per night. The easiest way to improve your sleep is to focus on sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene is a set of behavioral and environmental recommendations intended to promote healthy sleep, and was originally developed for use in the treatment of mild to moderate insomnia, but is now used for all populations who have trouble sleeping. Because sleep hygiene is an inexpensive lifestyle intervention, it serves as a first-line intervention for people who want t...

Jan 05, 202215 min

695 - ”Muscle For Life” with Mike Matthews

Today we have a returning guest on the podcast to discuss his latest book, Muscle For Life! Yes, we have Mike Matthews - best selling author and Founder of Legion Athletics, the world renowned supplement company. His latest book, Muscle For Life, which is the prequel to his previous book Bigger, Leaner, Stronger, is a blueprint for ANYONE looking to truly get into fitness. It's for the individual who WANTS to change their body, build strength, get fit and healthy, and start their journey - howev...

Jan 03, 202257 min

694 - Q&A: Breaking Through Plateau, Intensification Techniques, Getting A Bulldog, And More…

—- Timestamps: 5:30 - How would yourself and the team go about supporting clients over the Xmas period with their nutrition/training/goals? 11:50 - How to get out of a bench plateau? I finally hit a plate on bench and can get it for a solid 2-3 reps but have been stuck at that for a couple months. I try to do lower weight higher rep as well and just can’t get stronger. I also get a pain in my collar bone during the movement. Any tips? 19:05 - Can you go over meal timing and how you do it with a ...

Dec 31, 202151 min

693 - Does Meditation Actually Work? (Science Says…)

People meditate for different reasons. We’re going to focus on using meditation to reduce psychological stress and stress-related health problems. There are a few types of meditation: Breathing meditation : A practice where you focus your attention on the sensations of breathing. Body scan : A practice where you focus on each individual body part in turn, from head to toe. Loving-kindness meditation : A practice designed to foster positive feelings of love and care, initially toward a close love...

Dec 29, 202116 min

692 - How To Reflect and Reset (2021 Review, 2022 Preparation)

Today's podcast is ALL about reflecting on the past year (2021) and preparing for the new year (2022). We dive into HOW to do this, very specifically... but also share personal reflections from the year, personal goals, how I set goals, what is required in order to seriously create change, how many people fail their new year's resolutions, and even answer a couple mindset related questions that were applicable to the discussion at hand. This is a must listen, before New Years hits. —- Apply to j...

Dec 27, 202137 min

691 - Q&A: Lean Gaining Phase, Body Fat Percentage, Volume vs Intensity, And More….

THINGS MENTIONED: Reverse Diet FAQ Physical Preparation Podcast Episode Chris Barakatt Episode —- Timestamps: 7:35 - I am finishing up a cut and wanting to do a "lean gaining" phase for the first time ever while actually tracking my macros. What would your recommended approach be with my calorie surplus, training, supplementation, etc…? 18:05 - I'm a working mom and I'm trying to figure out the best way to maximize my functional training. I want to be able to lift kids, garden, etc with no probl...

Dec 24, 202152 min

690- How To Bounce Back After The Holidays

The holidays are a busy time for people. From normal stressors such as working long hours to fighting traffic, caring for aging parents and paying the bills, just when you think your life is stressful enough, the holidays arrive, adding an additional layer of stress to our already busy lives. Indeed, people in the United States are more likely to feel their stress increases rather than decreases during the holidays. The holidays can be a hectic time for many, and a lack of money, a lack of time,...

Dec 22, 202120 min

689 - Dr. Aaron Horschig (Squat University)

Dr. Aaron Horschig, also known as Squat University on all social media platforms - where he has millions of listeners, readers, and subscribers, is easily the leading expert on not only squatting... but on the entire concept of bridging the gap between physical therapy and strength and conditioning. He's a physical therapist by trade and an athlete by choice, making him one of the smartest lifters on the planet - saving one broken athlete at a time! Today, you're going to learn how to move bette...

Dec 20, 202155 min

688 - Q&A: Motivating Clients, TRT Prescription, Suppressed Hunger, And More…

Apply to join the TCM Team HERE 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: 6:00 - Can I combine strength training and running if I want to build muscle? How many days should be strength training vs. running? 9:00 - Why does my hunger feel suppressed when I workout and heightened on...

Dec 17, 202146 min

687 - How Long Should You Be Resting Between Sets? (Research Review w/ Dr. Brandon Roberts)

Today’s episode dives into what science says about one of the most common training questions we get as coaches… How long should you rest between sets? Generally speaking, short rest periods reduce the amount of reps you can do in subsequent sets. Longer rests 3 are better for developing strength and when you're training at high intensities to failure. For hypertrophy, you are free to choose your rest interval. You can choose shorter rests, but you have to account for things like: Study 1: Shorte...

Dec 15, 202112 min

686 - How To Keep The Weight Off (Common Traits For Sustainable Fat Loss)

Today Cody dives into a short list of 6 key factors and traits that help successful dieters keep the weight off after they finish their diets. In fact, these are not just hypothetical traits... They're BACKED BY SCIENCE. Literally, you can see the research cited below in this podcast description. This podcast breaks down how to lose weight in a sustainable manner and how to sustain that weight loss long term, while giving you the exact action steps required to see these sustainable results, too....

Dec 13, 202134 min

685 - Q&A: Vertical Diet, TCM Internship, Progressive Overload, And More…

APPLY TO JOIN TCM TEAM HERE ----- 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 FOR THE PODCAST 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. ---- Apply for our World Renowned Coa...

Dec 10, 202142 min

684 - What’s Better, Full or Partial Range of Motion? (Research Review With Dr. Brandon Roberts)

How should we be training, to optimize results? Specifically hypertrophy (muscle growth) results? Should we ALWAYS use a full range of motion? Or can we use partial ranges as well, in some context? The answer goes both ways, but definitely leans heavily on the full ROM side of things - which is what we dive into today; a study on full vs. partial ROM. Example 1 + Study: if increasing the ROM causes a deloading of the muscle then using a shorter ROM may be more beneficial. Skullcrushers (supine l...

Dec 08, 202119 min

Ep. 683 - Joel Jamieson: World’s Top Conditioning Expert

Joel is the creator of The Morpheus Training App, BioForce Conditioning Certificate, and Coach to many of the worlds greatest UFC and MMA fighters. He is considered a conditioning expert and is easily known as the top conditioning coach/educator in the entire world. Today, Joel and Cody have a conversation that could be considered “conditioning 101”… they start with the basics and carry on into the various topics of aerobic conditioning. Benefits, purposes, protocols, programming tips, training ...

Dec 06, 20211 hr 7 min

Ep. 682 - Q&A: Dynamic Warm Up, Dairy In Diet, Mentorships, 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: 1:05 - How do you feel about dairy in my diet, as a 49 year old near menopause? Hormones are a bit crazy. 5:40 - For nutrition, do you work with people aiming to transition from counting macros to intuitive eating? 11:30 - I’m trying to lo...

Dec 03, 202152 min

Ep. 681 - Are Carbohydrates and Insulin Causing Obesity?

This is a common myth that we’re going to completely rip apart, today! Listen in on this research review to better understand the role of insulin, what actually causes obesity, and why you can't blindly take advice in the fitness and nutrition industry. Background: The carbohydrate insulin model ( CIM ) states that increasing fat deposition in the body—resulting from the hormonal responses to a high-glycemic-load diet—drives positive energy balance. Said differently, Diets with a high proportion...

Dec 01, 202115 min

Ep. 680 - How To Live A Tailored Life (Mindset To Create & Sustain Success)

This episode will provide you with exactly what the title suggests... the tools, strategies, and mental shifts needed in order to completely transform your body, your career, your relationships, and your life. ANYTHING in life worth accomplishing can be accomplished if you step into it with a growth mindset and in this episode, we teach you just that - while also showing you what it takes to sustain those changes for life. ---- Apply for our World Renowned Coaching Program, RIGHT HERE . Remember...

Nov 29, 202134 min

Ep. 679 - Q&A: Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish, Changing Up Macros, 3-Day Split Structure, And More…

---- BLACK FRIDAY SALES LINKS: - Black Friday Coaching Sale - Black Friday Tailored Trainer Sale (Year For $279) ---- 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: 2:55 - Favorite thanksgiving side dish 4:50 - Why did you get a bulldog 6:10 - Minimum amount of time to bulk? 10:30 - Is...

Nov 26, 20211 hr 2 min

Ep. 678 - Does Your Metabolism Change As You Age?

Everyone tends to believe that your metabolism slows down as you age and therefore stops you from being able to get leaner or lose weight… So, is this actually true? Does research truly support this? Yes, it does - but only on the extreme ends (young/old). And today, we dive into this question and a recent study that comes from the Pontzer study in Science - listen in for details and read below for more information on the specific study we’re reviewing. Study Design: Data was taken from the IAEA...

Nov 24, 202117 min
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