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

Ep.590 - Q&A: Work-Life Balance, Fat Loss Without Weight Loss, and The Insulin-Obesity Myth. 30.04.2021

JOIN THE TAILORED LIFE CHALLENGE NOW!! To level up every aspect of yourself personally and join the chase towards a Tailored Life... CLICK HERE NOW AND SIGN UP! ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Learn more at: https://tailoredtrainer.net Head over to http://buylegion.com/boomboom enter code boo...

Ep. 589 - A Brighter Future With Psychedelics? Ft. Kelsey Ramsden 28.04.2021

Kelsey Ramsden is a 7-figure CEO, awarded female entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and now leader in the world of psychedelic research and usage to cure depression, improve productivity, and create clarity for a more successful life. This podcast is unbelievably interesting as we hear Kelsey’s entire life story, a deep dive into what “trippin on psychedelics” is like and how they can improve you pers...

Ep. 588 - The Tailored Life Challenge (Are You In?!) 26.04.2021

Today I break down the Tailored Life 31 Day Challenge by each level, every habit, the community you’ll be joining, and more. To level up every aspect of yourself personally and join us the chase towards a Tailored Life... CLICK HERE NOW AND SIGN UP! ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Learn more...

Ep. 587 - Q&A: Finding The Best Coach For You, Minimum Protein Intake, and More... 23.04.2021

Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Learn more at: https://tailoredtrainer.net 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. ---- Timestamps: 19:25 - Any tips for m...

Ep. 586 - Dr. Bill Campbell: Diet Breaks, Slow Fat Loss, & Science vs. Experience 21.04.2021

Dr. Bill Campbell is one of the leading researchers in the physique world. Dr. Bill Campbell is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science and the Director of The Performance and Physique Enhancement Lab at the University of South Florida. He has his PhD in Exercise, Nutrition, and Preventive Health, he's authored 3 books on sports nutrition and over 150 scientific abstracts and manuscripts focuse...

Ep. 585 - Program Design For Everyday People (Key Nutrition Interview Replay) 19.04.2021

Today’s episode is a replay from my good friend Brad Jensen’s Show, The Key Nutrition Podcast! Tune in to hear Brad interview me on ALL THINGS training program design (what to focus on, why not to worry about, how to progress week to week, exercise variation and selection, and SO much more)... Check Brads podcast out HERE and follow him on Instagram @thesoberbodybuilder ---- Join The Tailored Trai...

Ep. 584 - Q&A: What To Do After Weight Loss, My Current Training Plan, and More... 16.04.2021

Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Learn more at: https://tailoredtrainer.net 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. ---- Timestamps: 6:35 - I reached my id...

Ep. 583 - Dan Churchill: Celebrity Performance Chef 14.04.2021

Today's guest is a celebrity chef who focused on performance, due to his background as a strength and conditioning coach. In fact, he may be the MOST QUALIFIED chef for athletes in the entire world - literally. So today, we dive into how to prepare better meals, eating for performance, and the psychological benefits of a properly planned meal. Follow him on instagram @dan_churchill ---- Join The T...

Ep. 582 - Action Alleviates Anxiety 12.04.2021

This one gets deep! I take you through a personal journey and a private call I took with an instagram follower to teach you how your subconsciously self sabotaging yourself, creating insecurities and eliminating your ability to take action through lack of self worth. ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for gui...

Ep. 581 - Q&A: Spine Safety with Squats, Binge Eating, Eccentric vs. Concentric, & More... 09.04.2021

Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Learn more at: https://tailoredtrainer.net 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. ---- Timestamps: 7:30 - Recommendations...

Ep. 580 - Jared Hamilton: Your Mindset’s Effect On Fat Loss 07.04.2021

Jared Hamilton is an online coach, donut connoisseur, triple dog dad, and BJJ athlete who is on a mission to change the way people lose weight, by incorporating deep mindset work into their journey. This is a man who I had no idea about before this podcast but quickly after hitting record, I realized we were going to be great friends! We have a ton in common, see eye to eye on many topics, and had...

Ep. 579 - The Science of Diet Breaks & Max Effort Training w/ Dr. Brandon Roberts 05.04.2021

On this month's Research Review we dive into the latest Diet Break study (The ICECAP Trial by Jackson Peos) and cover a Meta-Analysis on Training To Failure, both topics that we've dove into in the past but we're revisiting them as more and more research has come about. I can honestly say that this is the most in depth AND practically applicable podcast we've recorded on both of these topics. Enjo...

Ep. 578 - Q&A: A Day in My Life, Lifting Belts, Client Adherence, and More... 02.04.2021

Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Learn more at: https://tailoredtrainer.net 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. ---- Timestamps: 1:40 - What’s your res...

Ep. 577 - Dr. Grant Tinsley on Time Restricted Eating 31.03.2021

Dr. Grant Tinsley is an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Energy Balance & Body Composition Laboratory at Texas Tech University. The major research interests of his laboratory are the critical evaluation of body composition assessment techniques, the influence of intermittent fasting on health and physical performance, and sports nutrition strategies to improve performance and body c...

Ep. 576 - Its a Method, Not Magic 29.03.2021

Monday Motivation today is all about HARD WORK and how there are no magic tricks, hacks, or short cuts. A bit of a blunt chat today, but it's one that's necessary for all of us to hear! ---- Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to gain full access to daily programming and a private coaching forum for guidance. Learn more at: https://tailoredtrainer.net Head over to http://buylegion.co...

Ep. 575 - Q&A: Breaking Fat Loss Plateaus, Handling Unmotivated Clients, and More... 26.03.2021

Timestamps: 5:45 - How do we decide what kind of training program is best for us? 16:25 - I feel silly for asking this but I have a hard time wanting to work out my upper body. I have naturally large biceps and the last thing I want to do is grow them. But I do want a more defined back. Any suggestions of movements that have minimal bicep engagement to still develop my back? 23:20 - How do you han...

Ep. 574 - Dr. Andy Galpin on Muscle Fibers and Hypertrophy 24.03.2021

Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. He was born and raised in Rochester, WA and is a die-hard Seahawks, Huskies, & Mariner fan. As a youth, Andy played every sport at his disposal, excelling at Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track & Field. While not playing, he worked at grocery stores, gas stations, hay fields, blueberry farms, and in the...

Ep. 573 - Overrated / Underrated Part 2: Bosu Balls, 1RM Testing, Fall Out Boy, Counting Macros, & More... 22.03.2021

Today we dive back into that BIG list of topics to determine as over or under-rated. We go into A LOT - so be ready to learn and laugh, with us! ---- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:20 - Gluten / Dairy Free Diets 8:45 - Bosu balls or unstable/stability training 16:20 - Knowing your 1 Rep Max 20:05. - Training to failure 21:40 - Doing warm up sets 24:55 - High volume plyos for conditioning 25:58 - Bugar...

Ep. 572 - Overrated / Underrated Part 1: Collagen, The Big 3, Marvel Movies, Hip Thrusts, & More... 19.03.2021

Today Cody and Travis dive into a BIG list of topics to rate as over or under-rated, only finishing 50% of the topics sent in. We go into fitness, nutrition, supplements, food, movies, and so much more! ---- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Nutrition on a bulk 5:05 - Meta Analysis 6:20 - Pec Deck flyes for the chest 11:30 - Isolation exercises to build bigger arms for beginners 14:25 - Ketchup on e...

Ep. 571 - Stefi Cohen, World Record Female Powerlifter 17.03.2021

In this episode we had the pleasure to sit down with 25x World Record Holding Powerlifter and Co-Owner of Hybrid Performance Method, Dr. Stefanie Cohen. She runs her own podcast called Hybrid Unlimited, coaches world class athletes, and has trained for multiple sports (weightlifting, powerlifting, boxing, professional soccer, etc.) - all while running a highly successful business! There is a lot t...

Ep. 570 - Behavior Change (The Psychological Tool For Transformation) 15.03.2021

It’s well known by experienced coaches and well studied by expert researchers in the field of psychology; you cannot see life changing transformation with focusing on behavior change and strategies such as motivational interviewing. Knowing this myself and prioritizing it within my coaching staff, I decided to record a full podcast diving into the topic for you!  ---- Head over to http://buylegion...

Ep. 569 - Q&A: Fruit’s Effect on Body Comp, Advice For Chronic Under-Eaters, and More... 12.03.2021

Timestamps: 10:10 - Fruit. I’m totally confused and I’m not stupid. Does it spike insulin? Is there an amount you should only eat? Is it bad when combined with say protein shake? Would love your opinions on fruit consumption. 18:25 - I've been programming my own lifting/running training for a couple years and it was so great to hear Jason Brown talk about being happy with his physique, be able to...

Ep. 568 - Flexible Dieting with Dr. Joe Klemczewski 10.03.2021

In this podcast I sit down with the man who invented flexible dieting... And I mean that, literally! Dr. Joe is called the Diet Doc and was the first person to stop using old school meal plans and start programming macronutrient based diets for his clients, eventually turning into flexible dieting and even reverse dieting. Today we learn about what real flexible dieting is, how it should be taught...

Ep. 567 - Cold/Hot Therapy For Recovery & 7-Day Fasts, with Dr. Brandon Roberts 08.03.2021

This month's research review is HERE! In this episode we dive into a study comparing hot and cold therapy to improve recovery post training as well as a study observing a 7-day fasting retreat, looking for health benefits amongst other things. If you'd like to read the article version of this podcast, head to: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/march-research-review ---- Timestamps: 3:30 - First Study...

Ep. 566 - Truth About Food Sensitivity Tests, My Most Painful Tattoo, Ideal Rest Periods, and More... 05.03.2021

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