Iron Oath Weekly

Welcome back to Iron Oath Weekly — today we’re giving you the ultimate recipe for disaster this holiday season. We’re talking self-sabotage, and how to destroy everything!!! ❌ #1: “Say yes to everything!” ✅ #1: You do NOT need to say yes to everything ❌ #2: “Then say yes to everything at the event!” ✅ #2: Don’t get sucked into the guilt trip or FOMO. ❌ #3: “Screw the gym — start fresh in Janu...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren answer the most common questions they get from their clients. On average they see 100's of clients each week that range from young to old, men to women, and trained to untrained. These questions will help you no matter if you are beginner or advanced. Here are the questions they discuss: 🏋️‍♀️ Training How many days per week should I train to see results? Should I d...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss all things dopamine. You will learn about the importance of doing hard things to preserve dopamine, the science behind how dopamine works, and why our world is harming the way our reward systems work. Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this link https://www.thorne.com/u/ironoath Get your first month of Whoop for free when you sign up using join.whoo...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss their perspective as coaches, why coaches work to increase results, and examine the different types of coaching and how they can benefit you! Quote: If you are “too tired” to workout… It is probably because you don’t workout Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this link https://www.thorne.com/u/ironoath Get your first month of Whoop for free when you...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss all things nutrition. They dispel myths, bring you the facts, and attempt to entertain you along the way. Enjoy! Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this link https://www.thorne.com/u/ironoath Get your first month of Whoop for free when you sign up using join.whoop.com/ironoath . Iron Oath Whoop Community Invite Code : COMM-4D361F Instagram: @iron.oa...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss how our furry friends impact our mental health, sleep, microbiome, and more. They cover fun facts, studies, Whoop user input, and a lot of anecdotal effects they have noticed from owning a cat named Ghost and Bernese mountain dog named Obi. Have a listen and let us know something you learned from this episode! Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss how to find perfect person. To do find your perfect suitor you need to focus on these 5 things: Patience Opportunity Practice Integration Communication Each one of these is discussed in-depth in this episode. Sit back relax and gain some confidence (hopefully) in your existing relationship, or know exactly what to look for if you are single and ready to ming...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss the undiscussed. They shine light into the dark side of bodybuilding and leave no stone unturned. Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this link https://www.thorne.com/u/ironoath Get your first month of Whoop for free when you sign up using join.whoop.com/ironoath . Iron Oath Whoop Community Invite Code : COMM-4D361F Instagram: @iron.oath.fitness (Rya...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren go over the blood tests you should actually care about. They discuss. normal ranges versus optimal ranges and go over their actual blood results. Find out how healthy they actually are! Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this link https://www.thorne.com/u/ironoath Get your first month of Whoop for free when you sign up using join.whoop.com/ironoath . Iron O...

Importance of Mindset Screw It / F**k It Mentality All or Nothing Mindset The “Streak” Mindset “Black out” Mindset Everyone is Obsessed with me Mindset Move the needle mindset "You get rewarded in public for what you practice in private" Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this link https://www.thorne.com/u/ironoath Get your first month of Whoop for free when you sign up using join.whoop.c...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren give you 1o MORE tips to make the gym a place you want to go to instead of feeling like you HAVE to go in 2025. Track Your Progress Spotting Machines vs. Free Weights Wear Flat Shoes Know Gym Etiquette / Consistency Try a Class Bring a Lock Shoes and Clothes in Car Invest in a Good Water Bottle Nutrition is Key Get 15% off any Thorne product when you use this link h...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren give you their top 10 tips to make the gym a place you want to go to instead of feeling like you HAVE to go. Shop Around for Gyms —> Day Passes Try out different gyms before committing to one. Day passes give you the chance to find the best fit for your needs. Start with a Plan Having a structured workout plan will keep you focused and make your gym sessions more...

How to Start 2025 off Right: Setting the right goals SMART GOALS (Specific, Measure able, Achieve able, Realistic, Time-Bound. Yearly, monthly, weekly goals Make meaningful goals with a WHY Accountability partner, coach Wearables, data, spreadsheets, sticker charts, planners. Whoop community Don’t be afraid to reward yourself. Environment Set up your environment for success You are the people you...

In this weeks episode Ryan and Lauren discuss why there was a podcast name change, a fact check about a dead guy, and go deep into taking charge of your health no matter your age. Here are the three main topics discussed in this episode. 1. Why it’s important to take charge of your health no matter your age 2. People normalizing feeling bad when you don’t have to. 3. Don’t blindly trust your docto...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren answer the fitness questions we get asked all the time. Some of these include: What do we think about AI/Smart Fitness Apps? How much protein do I need daily? Is creatine safe if I have lactose intolerance? Should I take creatine? Are machines or free weights better? What’s the best way to build muscle? If I am dieting should I maintain the same kcal intake on my of...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren go over tips and tricks for bodybuilding show day and recap Lauren's most recent show, the NPC Rocky. Some of these tips and tricks could save your next show day. They cover how to pee with your tan, how to dry your tan, how not to stain your sheets, how to pump up, what to bring to the show, and more. Ryan and Lauren also quickly summarize Lauren's 16 week prep lea...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss the 5 love languages and why they are critical to understand for your romantic relationships, but also your relationships as well. These love languages are from a book by Gary Chapman called "5 Love Languages, The Secret to A Love That Lasts ". They are: Quality time Gifts Words of affirmation Acts of service Physical touch Some of the topics covered in this...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss the science of alcohol and how it impacts exercise, sleep, your relationships, fertility, memory, overall brain health, and more. This one is more scientific than our other episodes, but we make it easily to digest and understand. Ryan and Lauren are passionate about this topic and have plenty of experience drinking and not drinking, so tune in and follow us...

In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss whether spending your hard earned cash on quality gym clothing is worth it. They have both tried numerous brands over the years and definitely have some strong opinions on whats what. Most of the major brands (Lulu, Alo, gymshark, etc) are compared and contrasted, so tune in to be entertained and learn a thing or two. Instagram: @iron.oath.fitness (Ryan) &am...

Intro Today we are talking about how everything from sex, steps, and your dog sleeping in the bed can affect your performance in the gym. Welcome back to Too Much in Common! What we have in common? We don’t care about big things, but sometimes small things stress us out Whoop Overview and how long we have been using it Member since Apr 2018 / Lauren 1 year Different types of wearables What we main...

Show Day: NPC Supplement Giant Colorado Muscle Classic In this episode Ryan and Lauren discuss bodybuilding shows and what to expect as a first time competitor or spectator. Bodybuilding is a niche sport and one you may not be too familiar with, so we break down all the details for you in this episode. Into: Colorado Muscle Classic Oct. 5th —> peak week, show day run down, what we thought of th...

In this episode we discuss everything gym etiquette. Some of these are fairly obvious, but I guarantee there will be some that you haven't heard of before. We start out with some rapid fire ones that are more typical. For example, wiping down your equipment, when you should film yourself, how to use chalk and more. Then we deep dive into some more nuanced topics of gym etiquette, which is the part...

In this episode Lauren and I discuss where the heck we have been, how my thumb almost got cut off, timezone traveling, and our main topic of body dysmorphia. Check out the outline below! Episode overview Define BD Who deals with it Why people deal with it Plastic surgery/Cultural norms Why its prevalent in bodybuilding/fitness Our experience with it and how we deal with it. We dive deep into how b...

Hey everyone! On this episode we talk about 6 things we have learned about fitness and nutrition over our years of training. These are mistakes we made along the way that lead to slower gains, injuries, frustration, wasted money, and decreased performance. Thats why we wanted to do this episode. We don't want you to have to take the long road and make the same mistakes we did. We dive deep into wh...

In this episode we talk about a habit that we have been doing since the beginning of our relationship. We swear by it and honestly it has helped us avoid and conquer so many hardships together. People always stress the importance of communication in any relationship, but especially romantic ones. Thats where Sunday Questions come into play. Sunday Questions are essentially a weekly check-in for yo...