Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

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 Tr...

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 stri...

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/courseopt...

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...

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 Programmin...

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 fr...

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 1...

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...

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...

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, fin...

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 p...

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 tel...

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 drive...

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...

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...

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 Sp...

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 Downloa...

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 T...

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, a...

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...

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 Ta...

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 we...

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 Po...

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 n...

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, periodi...