Today we have our Chief Science Officer on the podcast to collaborate on a Q&A episode! We take all of our answers one step further by providing actual evidence from the scientific research, to support our claims, guidance, and specific methods. The topics covered are: Hypertrophy Periodization -- Any updated thoughts or opinions? More researchers coming out, but nothing conclusive... So what does your gut say is best? Exercise Variation -- Is there research to support a specific amount of f...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this episode we have the one and only Dr. Layne Norton on the podcast and we do a deep dive into a topic he popularized into the industry, that took off like wildfire and is now one of the most discussed topics in the nutrition industry... REVERSE DIETING! We also dive into metabolic adaptation and the recovery diet as they relate to reverse dieting, body fat overshooting and fat hyperplasia, the dangers of yo-yo dieting, understanding scientific research, and more… Layne has a major in Bioch...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Todays' discussion is a deep dive into what makes someone a TRULY evidence based trainer... which is NOT just science, it's having loads of experience and anecdotal evidence from IN THE TRENCHES (aka the gym). But along with that, I take you through a series of "unconventional" and definitely uncommon methods that I'm currently using with myself and with my personal clients (as well as Tailored Trainer Members) in order to progress them further and faster. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and...
Jun 06, 2022•44 min
We start this podcast with a conversation around Cody's current photoshoot prep and how he's dropped 10lbs of pure fat, as well as how he's built 10lbs of muscle since his last photoshoot in 2019. It's a casual conversation to kick this Q&A off, but we think you'll enjoy the flow of things and the insights provided inside the talk are going to be tremendously valuable to anyone looking to strip body fat and get lean. Then we dive into the questions, which are focused on troubleshooting some ...
Jun 03, 2022•45 min
Today we have the one and only, Martin MacDonald on the show to talk about his passion for nutrition coaching and his pursuit in building the world's greatest nutrition certification! Because you're listening to this show, you can save 90% off on your enrollment fee with Mac-Nutrition University. Just use the promo code TailoredLife90 when checking out at https://www.mac-nutritionuni.com/courseoptions/ You can find Martin on instagram @martinnutrition and all you need to know about MNU over at w...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 14 min
We get into some DEEP questions today! But the answers are all very in depth, personalized, and authentic -- so we think you'll get a lot out of this episode. We cover body image issues, the issues yo-yo dieting creates from a physiological perspective, reverse dieting properly and when to STOP reversing, hashimotos, and setting goals as you age in your lifting career. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page...
May 30, 2022•46 min
We dive in HARD by attacking the carnivore diet (joking... but honestly not really) and then shift gears to deep dive into periodizing your training for optimal body composition changes (fat loss / muscle growth) as well as some very specific individual questions regarding listeners' training, nutrition, and stress. —- 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...
May 27, 2022•47 min
Today I take you through my entire cutting phase and what I've done over the last 8 weeks, as well as what I'm going to do to finish things out for my photoshoot and transition into my reverse diet after the shoot is done. I'll explain every step of the process, why we've done what we've done, how I've done things differently this time around compared to before, and all the insights I've gained from the journey as well! —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Prog...
May 25, 2022•48 min
This Q&A comes straight from instagram and is a nice blend of nutrition, training, and personality questions! —- 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 D...
May 23, 2022•49 min
This episode digs into some really popular topics and answers some very common questions! You're going to learn the best way to train your abs, whether or not hypothyroidism will hold your weight loss back or not (and what to do about it, if so), what a deload is and how to utilize them for your benefit, how a young coach should go about getting into the industry, and last but not least, we cover the most over-rated exercises as well as the most under-rated and under-utilized exercises, too! —- ...
May 20, 2022•45 min
Today's podcast is an expression of our passion for the coaching industry. It comes out a little blunt, maybe a little triggering to some... but extremely authentic and hopefully helpful to those searching for the light within a the coaching space right now. —- 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 S...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This episode gets DEEP on some personal success aspects, when someone asks whether or not we think the coaching space is saturated and how to deal with it as a new coach… the answer? Shift your perspective and work through it! Which we show you how to do… Then we dive into finding the best exercises for YOUR body and goals, how and why to adjust your training while you’re dieting for fat loss, finding balance during a diet, and what physique Cody personally prefers — leaner or bigger?! —- To Dow...
May 12, 2022•47 min
This podcast Q&A is STRICTLY body composition focused! We dive into exactly how I'd approach training if I were back in my newbie gains stage or returning back to the gym after a long (1+ year) break off, how to get stronger while NOT getting bigger, my coaching opinion on scheduling refeeds or diet breaks compared to intuitively basing them off a clients' biofeedback, and finally -- where I personally go, and suggest going, to enhance your knowledge based of training and nutrition (as a coa...
May 09, 2022•46 min
This Q&A goes from meat causing cancer to cardio for fat loss to the best journals on the market... we go all over the place! But it's organized and informative, so we think you'll enjoy it! There was a new study recently linking cancer and red meat consumption; which isn't the first of its kind. However, like all the others... it doesn't really have us concerned and in this podcast, we'll tell you why. We'll also go into what it means to look at a correlation vs. a causation, when looking i...
May 06, 2022•40 min
Today's guest is Jackson Peos -- PhD Researcher, Sports Nutritionist, and Physique Coach. He's been on the show before, so you know it's for a good reason! And in this episode, he brings the heat! In fact, in some ways we stir up some controversy by taking shots at the evidence based community... which may come as a surprise to you, since we're both in there. He's a researcher, I'm a science driven coach, and we have another researcher on staff here at TCM. But it's not that we're AGAINST the sc...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Running a podcast and a coaching company, leads to A LOT of questions over time… so today, we decided to pick the top 4 most commonly asked questions (as of late) and hammer them out for you in a info-packed Q&A! —- 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 A...
May 02, 2022•47 min
This week we bounce around a bit, giving you some insights into hormonal health, tell some personal client stories, and even get REAL hypothetical with some bulking scenarios. So listen in to learn how to improve testosterone levels naturally (as well as how to know when it's time to consider TRT), avoiding muscle loss while on vacation, making a fitness comeback, the importance of protein during a bulk, and last but not least -- the most impactful client transformation story I've ever had befor...
Apr 29, 2022•45 min
Easily one of the best interviews TO DATE! In our opinion... but as a listener of this podcast, I think you'll agree! Dr. Greg Wells joins us in this episode and he is a Performance Physiologist who has written multiple books, published countless studies, helped Precision Nutrition create their recovery certification course, and consulted with everyone from CEO's to Pro Athletes to Olympians to Special Force Soldiers. He's a WEALTH of knowledge and I can guarantee we'll have him back on, because...
Apr 27, 2022•59 min
Today's episode has a common theme... BUILDING MUSCLE! We cover training for muscle growth across multiple questions, so you're going to get a lot of insights on how to go about lean gaining, training to failure for hypertrophy (when it's good vs. bad), what makes a training split great, and more... then we cap it off discussing the benefits of a greens supplement vs. a multivitamin! —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Train...
Apr 25, 2022•44 min
In this episode, we do a lot of troubleshooting! You’re going to hear us cover how to help a client who works in the wine and liquor industry lose body fat still, nutrient timing when training early in the morning, the timelines I use to set goals in each area of my life, what (if any) body fat scanner tools I suggest using, and strategies to help develop better dietary adherence. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer ...
Apr 22, 2022•47 min
Today we bring BACK on the show, Steve Hall of Revive Stronger. Steve is one of the most impressive, committed, and consistent natural bodybuilders I've ever seen or met, so from that standpoint alone he is a great podcast guest as he brings so much to the table for you to learn from and apply into your own training and nutrition. But to add to that, he's constantly studying, applying, learning, and hanging around some of the most impressive minds in the industry -- so he also brings an element ...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this Q&A we dive into periodizing weight loss, more than once! We have MULTIPLE questions that were very specific to the individuals asking, both of which needed a different strategy and approach to their diet. So if you're someone who is confused on how to go about your fat loss diet plan OR just like to hear the different approaches that you could possibly take, you're going to get a lot out of this episode! We also dive into concurrent training and whether or not specializing muscle gr...
Apr 18, 2022•50 min
In this podcast episode you’ll learn why carb and calorie cycling might not actually make any sense at all (and the few times it might hold benefits), how Cody went about training youth athletes as a personal trainer, easy ways to increase protein intake without increasing fats too much, why deadlifts aren’t actually a great exercise choice for building muscle, and much more! —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign ...
Apr 15, 2022•42 min
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is a board-certified obesity specialist, lipidologist, and family physician who has helped 1000’s of patients over the past 9 years lose weight and keep it off. Dr. Spencer has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Sports Science from UNC-Chapel Hill where he also wrestled heavyweight and was ranked in the top 3 at one point in the nation. He speaks all around the world about weight loss and health and is also the author of The Fat Loss Prescription and The Natural Way to Beat...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min
In this podcast we’re going to focus heavily on what to do when going through a fat loss diet! How to train during a fat loss phase, maintaining muscle while in a deficit, why dieting is easier than maintenance for some, and more… —- 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...
Apr 11, 2022•44 min
This podcast Q&A, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Brad Jensen, live in the studio! Brad is well known on instagram as @thesoberbodybuilder and owns Key Nutrition, an online coaching company, as well as hosts his own podcast, The Key Nutrition Podcast. We talked shop for a few, catching up together, and then dove into some listeners' questions! Questions ranged from how new coaches can grow without getting overwhelmed, how slow a reverse diet should be (and when that ma...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Today we have one of the most well-versed researchers and content creators in the evidence based training and nutrition space... Menno Henselmans! Menno is someone who is such a wealth of information and has so many years of experience in this industry, that I couldn't just talk about any one topic. So instead, we did a Q&A and covered his stance on reverse dieting, full body training, periodization for hypertrophy, being TOO flexible on a flexible diet, and last but not least - his new book...
Apr 06, 2022•56 min
In this Q&A, we have a WIDE range of training and nutrition topics that are going to be very applicable to so many of you! Cody starts by diving into some TCM content updates as well as a breakdown of his current fat loss phase. Then we dive into "finding your calling", based on a listener's question around knowing they're here for a bigger reason but unsure what that may be... it's an "out there" question, but so many of you will resonate with the answer provided. Then we cruise through the...
Apr 04, 2022•47 min
In this Q&A we start by talking about the problem with online macro and calorie calculators, as well as how to actually determine how to set up your intake based on your goals. Then we get into training abs, the WRONG way - while of course explaining a better approach to developing your core. And finally we finish off with a discussion on stress and how chronically elevated cortisol levels can disrupt testosterone levels. —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Exper...
Apr 01, 2022•34 min
Dr. Mike Israetel, PhD, strength coach, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, is arguably the leading expert in all things hypertrophy. So today, we talk about all things hypertrophy! Find Mike on instagram @rpdrmike and check out their YouTube channel for more educational content, at Renaissance Periodization —- 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 U...
Mar 30, 2022•44 min
