Iron Hero FitCast

Episode Description: There are plenty of things you hear on the internets. Not the least of which is something that sounds too good to be true or that your neighbor did this thing and lost 30lbs doing it. Is it cutting all carbs? Did someone tell you to do fasted cardio? Do you need to sweat like a maniac to get anywhere? What We're Covering: Don't lift weights if you want to lose weight Eating ca...

Episode Description: Part 4, and our final part, of our Tough Love series - 5 excuses you're telling yourself as to why you're not taking a leap of faith into building better health and fitness for yourself. What We're Covering: You don't need a miracle to hit your health and fitness goals 1 - Looking like an idiot 2 - They're rooting for you 3 - Feeling behind is normal 4 - Confidence later 5 - Y...

Episode Description: Part 3 of our Tough Love series - you're on the fence about doing something new - maybe it's CrossFit, maybe it's something else. What are you really weighing out? Well, let's talk about it! What We're Covering: What are your excuses? What are you telling yourself? Discipline vs Motivation At Home You've been "thinking about it" How to create discipline "I can do it on my own"...

Episode Description: Part 2 of our "tough love" series is talking supplements. Are you someone who is trying to leverage supplements more than what they're actually worth? Are you figuring out that this is not a working formula for most people most of the time? Well, let's talk about it! What We're Covering: Boulders, rocks, pebbles, sand, water The foundations What is the big picture when it come...

Episode Description: In this series, we're going to talk about what you may be doing [that feels productive] but might be wasting your time and your effort. No sugarcoating but entirely out of love to help you achieve better results. This week? Are you simply chasing the sweat or have are you optimized for results? What We'll Cover: Chasing the sweat, by itself, is less than optimal Thinking more...

Episode Description: It should not come as a surprise that there are things you can do to move the needle in the wrong direction. Generally, it's a pretty consistent thing. Let's dive in and see if you're doing any of these. The goal is not perfection, the goal is habits. What We'll Cover: Undersleeping The grocery store Just sit Graze Stress Drinking calories Cardio

Episode Description: There have been a lot of terms thrown out as of late -- carnivore, Keto, intermittent fasting (IF), IIFYM (if it fits your macros), and so on. The list is long and they're probably coming up with new things all the time. But what is the best way? What We'll Cover: Why are these effective? Why they don't work? 1 - Intermittent Fasting (IF) 2 - Macros (IIFYM) 3 - Ketogenic Diet...

Episode Description: It's common to be uncomfortable with joining a gym or trying something new at the gym. That's the point. We've got 6 misconceptions, that you've probably heard before, that we aim to push you beyond so you can get to your goals even when it's uncomfortable. What We'll Cover: "You need to workout every single day to see results" "Lifting weights will make you bulky" "You can't...

Episode Description: You're not a fitness influencer -- guess what? Neither am I! Here are 10 habits that you can implement into your daily life [now] that will help you be fit and healthy for life. What We'll Cover: What's your goal? You workout, what about the other side? Join a gym, a coach, or a partner Keep nutrition SIMPLE Master the basics Your tracker matters It's not "perfection" that mat...

Episode Description: You eat less, you workout more, and you're not getting anywhere. What now? Do you add even more workouts to your plate? Do you lift more? Run more? What's the right answer, here, and why? What We'll Cover: Our 2 focuses that drive results What does a seesaw (or a teeter totter) have to do with it? Types of stress and why you're probably chronically stressed How do you know if...

Episode Description: Is the idea of more always better? Should you do bootcamp? Should you do a cardio kickboxing class? Should you lift weights? Well, let's take a look at why CrossFit is effective and why it will probably help you achieve your goals for a lifetime. What We'll Cover: How does CrossFit improve your cardiovascular endurance? Looking for strength and muscle? How does CrossFit Improv...

Episode Description: Think it's always heavier weights that lead to better results in the gym? You may be wrong, here. Let's take a look at the evidence as to why lifting through full ranges of motion, with challenging weights, are likely better for you and drive better results. What We'll Cover: It's common knowledge at this point... The definitions The pluses to lifting "heavy" The minuses to li...

Episode Description: There are things that we love about the health and fitness industry. There are also things we hate about the health and fitness industry. Are any of these things on your list too? What We'll Cover: The first rule of CrossFit PR culture "Getting bulky" Cheapest in town Getting results Athletic development for kids Functional training "Finding your tribe" Coaches who actually co...

Episode Summary: Keto, paleo, low carb, Mediterranean, fasting... what's the best diet for fat loss? In this episode, we cut through the noise to explain why no single diet is the "best" for everyone. Expect practical advice, no-nonsense truths, and clear steps you can start today. Who is This Episode For: If you're overwhelmed with conflicting diet advice, burned out from yo-yo dieting, or just w...

Episode Summary: You're eating healthy, working out consistently, and trying to do all the right things - so why Isn't the scale moving? In this episode, we break down the reason for weight loss stalls, from under-eating to over-stressing, and how youc an finally start making progress again. Who is This Episode For: If you're stuck in your fat loss journey, feeling frustrated by the scale, or wond...

Episode Summary: You are busy. Life is busy. It becomes more busy as your children get older. So, what do you do? Do you throw in the towel or do you find another way? Who is This Episode For: If you're someone who struggles with time management relative to doing the things necessary to achieve your results, listen in! Key Moments: The "excuse" This is not the real issue Reframe things for yoursel...

Episode Summary: While food choice certainly matters, how much do the net calories that you eat play a part in your weight loss, your weight gain, or whatever your body composition goals are? Who is This Episode For: If you're someone who tracks your food, or even if you don't (but you struggle with weight loss), this one is for you. Key Moments: BMR - basal metabolic rate Me as an example Do you...

Episode Summary: You're thinking you're doing the right things but are you really sure? Are you employing a tactic or technique that is actually taking you in the wrong direction? Who is This Episode For: If you want to optimize what you're doing for your health and fitness goals, this one's for you! Key Moments: Do you even know you're sabotaging yourself? "Just wait" "Perfect" "Motivation" "More...

Episode Summary: You're experiencing sub-par results? Maybe you're regressing? Maybe you've hit a plateau. No matter what, here are 6 things you can do to improve your results starting TODAY. Who is This Episode For: Someone with limited time, mental bandwidth, and prefers simple [actionable] items to get more for their health and fitness effort. Key Moments: Food tracking (maybe not what you thin...

Episode Summary: Things are getting warmer and that means more cookouts, more parties, more time at the lake. Those things mean more food and more drink. How in the world do you stick to your goals now? Who is This Episode For: If you're someone who enjoys being social, or you just have a lot of social things going on when things get warm, here are some strategies you can use to stay on track. Key...

Episode Summary: There is no doubt that being a parent with a career makes things very challenging. Well, our goal is to provide you solutions to make things very doable and very effective. Who is This Episode For: Have children? Have a career you're focused on? Want to achieve certain weight, health, strength, or fitness goals? This one's for you! Key Moments: I am that guy 2 main issues Let's br...

Episode Summary: It's great to have goals. It's great to have motivation. But what about the times when things slow down, or it's cold outside, or you simply don't feel like doing it. Enter: process goals. Who is This Episode For: You're someone who just started working out and want to clear a little more of a path? Maybe you're someone who's been working out for a while and want to find a new mea...

Episode Summary: What is the #1 challenge you will encounter during your weight loss journey? Why aren't you losing weight? Let's check it out! Who Is This Episode For: You've struggled to lose weight and keep it off? You are currently on a weight loss journey? Well, listen in and take action! Key Moments: You don't have a clear plan Let's define what a "plan" is in this context The elements of a...

Episode Summary: You have questions - we have answers. In this episode, we answer 8 more of the most commonly asked questions in CrossFit, strength training, or anything else health and fitness related. Who Is This Episode For: Are you brand new to exercise or CrossFit? This is for you. Are you someone who has been doing it for a while but struggle with continually making improvements? This is als...

Episode Summary: You should workout twice per week if... You should workout five times per week if... What does your number of workouts per week say about you? Who Is This Episode For: Maybe you're a beginner and you want to start off smartly. Maybe you're more advanced but are hitting plateaus. Either way, here are some things that you might find that fit you a bit better. Key Moments: Prioritiz...