Iron Hero FitCast

Episode Description: Have you ever lost weight by eating less only to find that you hit a plateau? The weight loss stops, you're hungry all the time, and you go back to regularly scheduled eating. Then, the weight comes right back. Let's investigate why and how you can eat for long-term success. What We're Covering: Why you don't continue to lose weight just by eating less What actually happens wh...

Episode Description: With school being back, activities happening, and work not really letting up - things get chaotic and it becomes harder to have reasonably good meals during the week to support your goals. Here are 4 nutrition tips [and 4 recipes] for you to use to make things just a little bit simpler. What We're Covering: Organization Prepping Strategies Quick Matters Getting Kids Involved A...

Episode Description: You have goals. Great! It's nearly New Year's and that means New Year's Resolutions. You know what else is coming up? National Quitter's Day (January 9th). So how can you make sure you pass National Quitter's Day and then much much more? What We're Covering: Identity vs "trying" Shrinking your goals The process Win percentages Accountability FIRST Shorter horizons Measuring, m...

Episode Description: Any diet can work for a while. The question becomes, "what do I do when that challenge is over" or "I can't do this diet forever, what do I do?" Let's investigate some of the common pitfalls you can avoid in adopting new nutritional habits. What We're Covering: Speaking from experience... What makes a good nutrition plan vs a bad one? "I'm eating 1200 calories a day..." "This...

Episode Description: It's no secret that weight loss is challenging. It's also probably not a secret that as you age, everything gets a bit harder. Well, in today's episode, we're discussing the 12 levers you can use to help you to work beyond the, "I know what to do, I'm just not doing it." What We're Covering: Restaurants Cooking at home The "good stuff" Sugar is sugar is sugar If all else [nutr...

Episode Description: You've only got so much decision-making ability and once it's gone, it's gone. If you're looking to adopt a new habit, here's a strategy you can use to really move the needle in the positive direction. Let's get to your goals! What We're Covering: What are you supposed to do when you lose the energy to make decisions? Why are habits to hard early on and easy once you move the...

Episode Description: With a new year incoming, and resolutions to follow, it's important to look into why our most successful clients are successful. We've looked and we've found 5 things that they all have in common. Let's check it out! What We're Covering: Goals vs processes Failing but failing forward "But Chris, how do I stay motivated?" Asking for help Getting involved What about you?

Episode Description: Are you telling yourself these lies? Are these lies actually holding you back from accomplishing your goals? Well, let's take a look at some of these and see how you can work past them. And as always, we're giving you tactics you can employ today to make forward steps. What We're Covering: What lies do you tell yourself? The lies, the question, and the tactics "I don't have ac...

Episode Description: Before we get too far, we're not saying you already need the ability to do strict pullups. What we are saying? What is one way you can improve your posture, build muscle, become more durable, healthier, and so on? Well, let's take a look! What We're Covering: In a world of rounded shoulders and poor posture... Postural considerations You don't need to be able to do strict pull...

Episode Description: Holiday parties always seem to creep up on people. While the holidays are about giving, it seems like taking some extra weight to the new year is a thing too. Well, how do you stay ahead of the curve? Let's check it out! What We're Covering: Temptation is everywhere and it shouldn't be a surprise The secret sauce to stay ahead of the curve 5 reasons this works 4 ways to make i...

Episode Description: We've heard all manner of excuses as to why you wouldn't want to measure. Let's take a look at each one and move into what is one of the big catalysts for long-term change. What We're Covering: How can you assess your progress? "Why would I assess in the first place?" What's your excuse? You tell me...

Episode Description: If you're standing on a stability ball doing squats, or have your Bosu ball inverted and doing other weird things -- but you want results, you need to listen to this. What We're Covering: Mistakes Behavior change Tailor the program Communication is key Nutrition matters Variety may or may not be the spice of life [here] If you're a Personal Trainer...

Episode Description: Avoiding burnout, when you're adopting new health and fitness habits, is vital in achieving long term success. Let's discuss 4 things that are typical of the person who reaches burnout and how to avoid them. What We're Covering: What novice trainees usually do Novelty for the sake of novelty Cutting things, cold turkey The all-or-nothing disaster Your solutions What the pro's...

Episode Description: Taking your first steps into your weight loss journey are as daunting as they are exhilarating. This doesn't mean it's not scary and it certainly doesn't mean you won't have struggles. Let's take a look at 6 ways to get ahead of the curve. What We're Covering: Fear Time Self-consciousness Financial concerns Lack of motivation Health concerns or insecurities

Episode Description: We get it, time got away from you -- kids are busy so you're busy, or you missed a couple weeks of workouts and you're daunted to return, or you're worried you're not going to be as fit as you once were. What We're Covering: Why restarting isn't exactly starting from scratch The 3 pillars to get more out of it this time around It's not about starting fast You've been thinking...

Episode Description: Maybe you've heard of CrossFit. Maybe you've seen the CrossFit Games and you're worried, "this just isn't for me but I'm so curious about it." Well, this one's for you! How can you be sure that you'll be successful when doing CrossFit? What We're Covering: "Will I get hurt?" "It looks too complicated for me?" "I'm going to look silly" aka "I'm going to be the only beginner in...

Episode Description: Chronic overuse injuries are a thing for people who love to run. So is a general loss of muscle mass. Running is great so let's make it even better! What We're Covering: What is the appeal? How do we make it better? The dreaded warm up Strength training for the win 3 stretches you can use to avoid chronic injury Why cross-train? In application

Episode Description: You found something that you like, that gives you results, and here is a way that you can make that even better! What We're Covering: The value of walking with a vest Define "better" How it helps your goals Minimum effective dose What can you add, you ask?

Episode Description: If you're looking for a way to help support gaining muscle, to improve your metabolism, and to help support body fat loss... you probably need to eat more protein. Here are 7 ways to help! What We're Covering: Why more protein? Starting your day The 30g rule Smarter Making swaps Doubling up Shakes Leftovers Take action

Episode Description: Why do we care about improving fitness? We want to make sure that you can do the things you want to do, when you want to do them, and that your fitness doesn't hold you back. What We're Covering: Personalized data-centric fitness Strength training for women Group fitness Holistic recovery Wearable technology Corporate wellness Mobility training for older adults

Episode Description: If you're starting a new fitness regiment, this means you've quit a different one (or multiple different ones). Why is that? Well, let's investigate and keep it from happening again! What We're Covering: Accountability Expectations Boredom Overwhelm Perfection How to make sure you don't quit in the future!

Episode Description: What would your routine look like if you had to do everything that all the fitness influencers told you to do? And what do you actually need to do to get results for a lifetime? What We're Covering: Carbs make you fat You need an extreme calorie restrictive diet Doing cardio means losing fat Supplements are the secret to success You need to be PERFECT to get results

Episode Description: Does this sound like you? "I don't have the time to get my full workout in so I'm just not going to do it?" If so, you may want to listen to this one. What We're Covering: Why do you think people believe you need an hour to get a good workout in? The hour workout is a mental hurdle Quality vs quantity Short on time? Here's what to focus on Short workout examples you can use TO...

Episode Description: There are all kinds of technologies on the market to maximize your results from your time in the gym. Well, what if you don't want to spend the money? What if you want to know if you're headed in a good direction without that technology? What We're Covering: You train hard, you want to know you're getting results -- before you're getting results Technology How to know you're r...

Episode Description: This episode is brought to you by effort, consistency, and results. What We're Covering: Working out is difficult Lack of immediate gratification There's peer pressure Misinformation in droves ...and, what to do about it