Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

🍑 How to Grow Bigger Glutes: 3 Key Training Strategies. In this Podcast, Choose Hard Podcast host Cody McBroom shares 3 proven steps to help you grow and develop your glutes better and faster. Whether you’re looking to improve aesthetics, strength, or athletic performance, these strategies can make a big difference, quick. 📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast: ✅ The best exercises for glute acti...

Welcome to part 1 of the 3 part fat loss periodization podcast series! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , host Cody McBroom dives into "The Primer Phase" — the critical foundation that prepares you both physically and mentally for effective dieting. In Phase 1 of our 3-phase fat loss coaching plan, we focus on: ✅ Physical Preparation: Optimizing your body’s readiness for calorie adjustm...

In this Q&A episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , Cody McBroom tackles some of your most pressing nutrition and health questions. He kicks things off by breaking down why Red Dye No. 3 is being banned in the U.S. before diving into listener-submitted questions, covering topics like how to navigate nutrition with health conditions, strategies for overcoming food addiction, and whether carb cycli...

Are you stuck in your fat loss journey and not seeing the results you want? In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , host Cody McBroom explains why fat loss plateaus happen and uncovers the most common reasons people struggle to make progress. More importantly, he shares his proven solution — The Triple A Method: Assess , Adjust , and Accelerate —to help you get back on track and continue losi...

Fitness isn’t just about lifting weights or hitting the gym—it’s a foundational pillar for success in every area of life. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , Cody McBroom sits down with returning guest Cody Smith, the owner of Virtuous Fitness Gym in Silverdale Washington. But Cody Smith isn't just a gym owner, he's also a father of 3 boys, devoted husband, Man of God who runs a Men's Min...

Struggling to grow certain muscle groups no matter how hard you train? In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , Cody McBroom breaks down the four most effective strategies for bringing up stubborn body parts and finally seeing real muscle growth. You'll learn why volume, frequency, variation, and exercise order all play a major role in muscle development—and how to apply these principles to yo...

Most people would let a Parkinson’s diagnosis stop them from chasing their goals. But not Jeff Schneider. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , Cody McBroom sits down with one of his personal clients who refused to let his circumstances define him. Despite battling Parkinson’s Disease, Jeff committed to training, prepping, and stepping on stage for a men’s physique competition—and he didn’t...

If you’re hitting the gym consistently but not seeing the progress you want, you might be making one (or more) of these common training mistakes. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , Cody McBroom breaks down the five biggest training mistakes beginner to intermediate lifters make—and how to fix them to start seeing real results. Here’s what you’ll learn: 📌 How to properly gauge and maximi...

Justin Mihaly is a bodybuilding coach, entrepreneur, and fitness influencer known for his expertise in hypertrophy training, functional nutrition, and coaching competitive bodybuilders. He is the founder of Team Mihaly, a coaching brand that provides training and nutrition guidance for physique athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts who are striving to become elite. Justin also helps online coac...

Think you need to cut carbs to lose fat? Think again. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , Cody McBroom debunks the biggest myths about carbs and fat loss, breaking down why a high-carb diet might actually be the better approach for shedding body fat. Backed by research, Cody shares five powerful reasons why carbs can help you get leaner, including: ✅ Building more muscle for a higher met...

In this episode, Choose Hard Host Cody McBroom interviews Rachel Kreider, the Vice President of Product Innovation and Science at GNC. They discuss Rachel's journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian and then into her current role as the head of Product Innovation and Science. Then the conversation leaps from topic to topic, touching on powerful points that every listener is going to want to hear...

In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom shares his recap of the shockingly intense and insanely difficult Hyrox Competition, his new partnership and collaboration with supplement company Jocko Fuel, and a handful of powerful lessons from 2024 that are guaranteed to help you see tremendous breakthroughs in 2025. Partnerships Announced: ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHA...

If you’re chasing results but unsure if you're actually making progress, this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast is for you. Cody McBroom breaks down the best—and worst—ways to measure progress in fitness and nutrition. He covers: Why body fat measuring devices aren’t as accurate as you think. The role of weight tracking and when the scale actually matters. How to use biofeedback to gauge recovery...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , Cody McBroom dives deep into the game-changing concepts of personal identity and standards. He breaks down: What personal identity really means and why it’s the foundation for success. How the standards you set for yourself dictate the results you achieve in life. Why redefining your identity and setting higher standards are essential steps to personal...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , we dive into the fascinating science behind personal growth and the unexpected role discomfort plays in it. Drawing from cutting-edge research, I explore how embracing challenges and stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to profound transformation in every area of life. Here’s what you’ll learn: How seeking discomfort can enhance motivation and dr...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , we’re diving into the cold—literally. I explore the transformative benefits of cold plunging and cold water immersion, focusing on how it impacts muscle growth, strength gains, overall health, and mental resilience. To back it up with science, I review 5 different research studies that break down the 4 following benefits: How cold immersion influences m...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , I’m breaking down the ultimate 5-step framework to help you set (and stick to) your New Year’s fitness and nutrition goals. This isn’t your typical “new year, new you” talk—these are actionable strategies designed to create real, lasting change. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1.) How to determine your specific goal and why clarity is key. 2.) The power of po...

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast , we’re turning up the heat—literally. I dive deep into the benefits of using saunas and explore how they can improve your overall health, body composition, and stress management. To keep it evidence-based, I review three research studies, each focused on one of these key benefits: How regular sauna use improves cardiovascular health and longevity. The im...

In this special episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, I reflect on the transformative journey of the past year since my baptism and my commitment to following Jesus Christ. Join me as I share the powerful lessons I've learned along the way—lessons about faith, resilience, and the strength found in choosing to embrace challenges. From navigating doubts to experiencing profound moments of grace, I del...

Ladies… This might just be the most helpful conversation you didn’t realize you needed to have! Choose Hard host Cody McBroom interviews Liz Roman, known as the 'Poop Queen’ on instagram, to uncover the truths about digestive health, constipation, hormone issues causing painful and uncommon bowel movements, why stress is almost always the culprit, and how most women fail to speak up about the dige...

In this episode of Choose Hard , podcast host Cody McBroom discusses a topic that could ruffle some feathers with coaches in the industry who are not showing up in their coaching practice at the standard they should be! It’s a discussion on the “5 Red Flags of Online Coaches” and throughout this discussion you’ll learn exactly what to look out for when seeking a coach, to ensure you’re hiring an e...

In this episode of Choose Hard, Cody McBroom interviews Cory Hageman, an IFBB Bikini Pro, about the nuances of performance enhancement drugs, particularly for women in physique sport or who are simply pursuing serious physique goals. They discuss the importance of understanding the risks associated with anabolic and non-anabolic substances, the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the si...

In this episode of Choose Hard , we dive deep into what it truly means to embrace the hard choices in life. Choosing hard isn’t always about extreme actions—it’s about making the decisions that develop discipline, push against the grain, and lead to meaningful success. We explore how struggle is a natural part of achieving any worthwhile goal and why the ‘hard’ path often turns out to be the most...

This episode of the Choose Hard Podcast is a Q&A! The host, Cody McBroom, puts his coaching cap on and dives into topics ranging from program design principles to what to eat post workout and when he became a Faithful Christian! He even breaks down a step-by-step guide for beginners to track food effectively for fat loss, without getting overwhelmed by the process. Q&A’s are our most popul...

In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom discusses the importance of taking control of one's life and making conscious choices to achieve personal growth. He emphasizes the value of time, the necessity of endurance in overcoming challenges, and the power of persistence in the face of failure. Cody encourages listeners to focus on what they can control and to make choices that...