Cody McBroom

Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

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Choose Hard is the podcast for those who coach, train, lead—and refuse to settle. Hosted by Cody McBroom—online fitness and nutrition coach with 15+ years of experience—this show is your unfiltered source for science-backed training insights, business-savvy coaching strategies, and values-driven leadership lessons. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or high-performer committed to leveling up, you’ll get actionable tools to build your body, grow your business, and lead with purpose. No fluff. No hacks. Just hard-earned growth.

Author

Cody McBroom

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.choose-hard.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

715 - Cardio During Reverse Diet, Neurotype Training, and Mixing Endurance / Strength Goals 15.02.2022

We have 3 really solid questions to cover in today's podcast! We discuss reverse dieting, but more specifically what to do with NEAT and cardio during that reverse. Often people don't even pay attention to it, but it plays a major role in fat loss AND metabolic adaptation, therefore adjustments need to be made and monitored for absolute success. Then we dive into Neurotype training and dieting, wh...

714 - Annie Miller - Mastering The Basics For Sustainable Results 14.02.2022

Annie Miller is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Online Coach who has a long background inside the Fitness Industry. She's been an athlete, she's been a strength coach, she's studied at the collegiate level - working with top level athletes, and she's come out the other end to build her own business, while also teaching others how to build theirs, organically, as well. T...

713 - When To Make Diet vs. Training Changes, How To Lose 100lbs, and More... 11.02.2022

Another Q&A that's FULL of applicable information! Today we dive into improving your sleep and how to determine what your Oura ring is actually telling you, when to make changes to your macros vs. when the changes needed are within your training plan, when a very-high protein diet might come in handy, and finally - what changes when we're trying to lose 80-100lbs or more of weight, compared to...

712 - Does Concurrent Training Really Work..? (with Dr.Brandon Roberts) 10.02.2022

Concurrent training may compromise strength, power, and/or hypertrophic adaptations, which is commonly referred to as the interference effect. Some results indicated that there might be a decrease in adaptation to resistance training when it is combined with an aerobic training program. It seems that resistance training enhances aerobic training, but not vice versa (Hickson 1980; Hakkinen et al.,...

711 - Thyroid Specific Diets, Training Around Pain and For Fat Loss 08.02.2022

Thyroid dysfunction is extremely common in today's world. In fact, 1 in 8 women will deal with a thyroid condition in their lifetime; mind you, that's what we know based on those who come forward for help. So it could be greater. So what kind of diet makes the most sense for someone struggling with this? Well, that's the first topic in today's podcast! Then we dive into a listener's question regar...

710 - Mike Robertson: The R7 Program Design System 07.02.2022

Mike Robertson is one of the most highly sought-after coaches, consultants, speakers and writers in the fitness industry and he's been at this for MULTIPLE decades! In fact, Cody and Mike first met over 7 years ago at a seminar in Seattle. So the history and experience these two bring, makes this podcast episode unbelievably valuable. Mike Robertson is known for his “no-nonsense” approach to train...

709 - Best Training Programs For Women, Wedding Fat Loss Plan, & How To Be A Great Father 04.02.2022

In todays podcast we jump around topics a bit, covering a lot of helpful topics with some deep dove answers for each one! We go from in depth breakdowns of the programs featured in the Tailored Trainer App, to the best fat loss strategy to prep for a wedding, the man cover the only things you need to know or worry about when experiencing butt wink in your squat, and finally wrap up with how to be...

708 - How Does Thermodynamics Apply To Nutrition? (with CSO Dr. Brandon Roberts) 03.02.2022

Thermodynamics and nutrition have one major thing in common: they both involve energy. Thermodynamics is generally talked about with heat, efficiency, or the transfer of energy Nutrition is always about calories.. And it is often questioned whether a calorie is always a calorie. 1st law of thermodynamics = energy is conserved 2nd law of thermodynamics = energy transfer is not 100% efficient, often...

707 - The Tailored Coaching Method Retreat (Insights & Takeaways) 01.02.2022

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, enthu...

706 - Q&A: Learning To Eat Intuitively, Strength Circuits, & ”The Dangers” of High Protein Diets 31.01.2022

—- 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...

705 - Smelling Salts, IFCA Conference, and Avoiding Soy 21.01.2022

—- 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 Dow...

704 - Can Supplements Help Reduce Anxiety? (with CSO Dr. Brandon Roberts) 20.01.2022

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?   Dr...

703 - Raw Vs Cooked Veggies, Conquering Business Obstacles, Changing Your Body’s Weight Set Point 18.01.2022

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 Downlo...

702 - Alan Aragon, Smashing Nutrition Myths 17.01.2022

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. Ultimatel...

701 - Q&A: Burn Out Sets, Boosting Leptin Levels, Deload Week Issues, and Meal Plan Intolerances 14.01.2022

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 t...

700 - Q&A: Splitting Up Workout, Best Training Split To Get Ripped, Dialing In Your Nutrition After Holidays 13.01.2022

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 becaus...

699 - Q&A: Nutrition Certifications, Personal Business Goals, Commercial Gyms Changing 11.01.2022

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...

698 - 1st Phorm Collab, Core Values, and Work Ethic 10.01.2022

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 alig...

697 - Q&A: Getting Clients To Adhere, Switching Up Cardio, and Bilateral Vs Unilateral 07.01.2022

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...

696 - Science Backed Ways To Improve Sleep (Research Review w/ Dr. Brandon Roberts) 05.01.2022

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...

695 - ”Muscle For Life” with Mike Matthews 03.01.2022

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...

694 - Q&A: Breaking Through Plateau, Intensification Techniques, Getting A Bulldog, And More… 31.12.2021

—- 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 coll...

693 - Does Meditation Actually Work? (Science Says…) 29.12.2021

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 meditati...

692 - How To Reflect and Reset (2021 Review, 2022 Preparation) 27.12.2021

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 we...

691 - Q&A: Lean Gaining Phase, Body Fat Percentage, Volume vs Intensity, And More…. 24.12.2021

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 be...

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