Stoked Metabolic

In this episode, Coach Tom shares five things he wishes someone had told him when he was starting his fitness journey. He emphasizes that transforming your body takes time and patience, and it's important to trust the process and keep pushing forward. He also highlights the importance of finding a coach or someone to hold you accountable, as well as the need to fuel your body with enough food...

In this episode of the Stoked Metabolic Coaching Podcast, Coach Tom discusses the key factor(effort!) that differentiates those who succeed in reaching their fitness goals from those who fail. He asked his Facebook community to describe the one word that makes the difference, and while he received various answers, the most common one was 'consistency.' However, Coach Tom argues that consis...

Summary Coach Tom shares his personal journey from being out of shape to becoming a fitness coach and the creator of Stoked Metabolic. He discusses the challenges, transformations, and the impact of fitness and nutrition on his life and the lives of others. Chapters 00:00 - From Fluff to Fit: A Coach's Journey 07:36 - The Impact of Fitness and Nutrition RESOURCES ⁠Free Coaching Consultation⁠ -...

Summary In this episode, Coach Tom discusses the weird and unconventional ways to lose fat and improve fitness. He shares personal experiences and insights on topics like cryotherapy, chewing gum, purple foods, spicy foods, laughter, mindful eating, scents, dancing, sleep, and hypnosis. Additionally, he announces the upcoming transformation challenge for his clients. Chapters 00:00 - Unconventiona...

Summary In this episode of the Stoke Metabolic Podcast, Coach Tom discusses the importance of strength training for runners. He highlights the benefits of strength training, including injury prevention, enhanced running performance, and breaking through plateaus. Coach Tom also addresses common concerns about strength training, such as the fear of bulking up, and provides practical advice on incor...

Ready to achieve your fitness goals? Master the strength training blueprint in this video to build muscle and get stronger. Start your fitness journey now! In this episode, Coach Tom breaks down the fitness mindset and provides an actionable plan to start a journey towards a healthier life. He emphasizes the importance of strength training and its effectiveness in increasing muscle mass, improving...

In this episode, Coach Tom discusses losing weight with GLP-1 agonists. This ultimate guide will give you everything you need to know about using GLP-1 agonists for weight loss. He highlights the potential risks and side effects of these medications, including hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal issues, and muscle loss. Coach Tom emphasizes the importance of having an exit plan when using GLP-1 agonist...

In this episode, Coach Tom shares his top 10 tips for successful meal prepping. He emphasizes the importance of planning meals in advance, using high-quality storage containers, prepping ingredients in bulk, and opting for one-pot and sheet pan recipes. He also suggests freezing meals for later use, repurposing leftovers, and using mason jars for salads. Other tips include batch cooking staples, n...

In this episode of the Stoke Metabolic Coaching Podcast, Coach Tom discusses the importance of protein and carbohydrate intake for both strength training and distance running. He emphasizes that both macronutrients are essential for muscle repair and growth, as well as providing energy during workouts. Coach Tom shares his personal experience with optimizing his pre-workout routine by incorporatin...

Summary In this episode of the Stoked Metabolic Podcast, Coach Tom addresses the question of how to tell if you are lifting enough to make gains. He discusses the different types of gains, such as endurance, strength, and physique gains. He emphasizes the importance of progressive overload and tracking progress to ensure continuous improvement. Coach Tom also highlights the need to maintain proper...

Summary In this episode, Coach Tom discusses his recent weight gain of 12.3 pounds over a weekend and shares his perspective on why it happened and why it's not a cause for panic. He talks about his trip to visit family, indulging in food and drinks, and the effects of gluten, sugar, and travel on his body. Coach Tom emphasizes the importance of not freaking out over temporary weight fluctuati...

Calling all runners, it's time for Night One of the Strength Training workshop hosted by Coach Tom! Uncover the secrets to boosting your performance and endurance through effective strength training routines. We'll also cover injury prevention, benefits of adding strength training to your routine and how to get started! Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more workshops dedicated to...

Following up on Mondays listener Q&A we take a deep dive on Brandon_runs_the_worlds question: "I run 6 days a week and do no strength training. What's the best way to ease into strength?" Now I know Brandon personally and his transformation is incredible! He's lost a ton of weight and it's primarily been through a calorie deficit and incorporating running.... But now he w...

In this Listener Q&A episode, Coach Tom answers your best questions! Got a Post Half Cold. How long do you allow yourself to recover before working out? @Thenameiscamruns Thoughts on Fasting? @kieranfarrell31 What are the best supplements to take with a cardio and strength training routine? @elsaannastrong Explain what you do to be a runner, yet have a physique better than most bodybuilders @r...

In this episode, Tom takes you on his journey from lazy, overweight and beaten down to a health and fitness fanatic to coach, personal trainer and business over. This is my personal story I hope will inspire you on your own fitness journey! Learn more about Stoked Metabolic Coaching Join our Free FB Group Follow Tom on IG @themusclemouse Enter to Win 6 Months Free Coaching!

Everyone is looking for the competitive edge. Beginners always start with the same question: What supplements should I be taking. That is the last thing you should worry about and it drives me up the wall when someone asks it.  Questions about diet and training - now those make sense. But the one thing you never hear anyone ask? Is this gym the right fit for me? I've gone to a hundred or so d...

I can't gain muscle.   I'm a hard gainer.   I'll never be big.   Smells like a whole lot of bull crap up in here.   I met two young men this week, early 20's, having a conversation about how they "can't build muscle".   I'm sorry to say it my friends but that is a whole load of bull.  Hot and steamy bull.   And that's how I fed it to them.   Unless you have...

Episode 27: Abs are NOT Made in the Kitchen!   How many times has some rip shredded gym rat told you that abs are made in the kitchen?   It's one of the most commonly used phrases by tools of the big box gym world.   And it's also a load of garbage.   Now I'm not going to lie - you need to eat right if you want your abs to show...   BUT!   That is not where abs are ma...

It's November 9 2020 as I record this. In 52 days we will be in 2021 and that terrifies me for most of you. Why?  Because you are already setting your "New Year, New Me" goals and the rest of 2020 is going to be a wash.  52 Days down the drain while you wait for January 1st - a meaningless date -  to focus on your goals. Or you can start now. Hit play and you've got a 52 day jump on...

The Year is 2020 and gym and fitness culture has us chasing one thing:   SWEAT!   Now sweat is an amazing thing if you are sweating from a killer workout the problem is a lot of you aren't!   We blow through reps, cut out recovery and push our bodies to the brink just so we can leave a pretty little sweat angel on the floor when we're lying down beaten and broken.   We are...

Buckle Up. Strap in. Prepare to freak out. Get your popcorn ready. It's about to hit the fan. Here it comes.  Are you ready for it? I bet you never thought you'd hear me say this..... BUT STOP WORKING OUT! Seriously.  Stop right now. Listen to this rant.  And then - STOP WORKING OUT!

You see healthy, lean and muscular guy in the first picture. You see that same guy downing a Mickey Waffle in the next. First thought? I wish I could eat like that and look like you! FALSE. What you see on instagram is usually far from reality - my own IG included.  We post the sexy, fun and interesting things.  Why because no one wants to see a plate of broccoli and grilled chicken - it...

You ever have an insanely awesome weekend only for a few people to try and rain on your parade? Yeah I had one this weekend. I opened my Facebook Messenger which for those of you that know me is a pretty rare occurrence and saw a crazy message. This dude, a dude I barely know, I never interact with has apparently decided he "wants to fight me". Literally that is what he said - I want to fight you....

Keto Paleo Intermittent Fasting The list goes on...their are 100s of diets out their and the vast majority are fads!  Fortunately for you I've run my body through the gamut and tried them all out so you don't have to.  Today you get my take on the only diet advice you really need.  As always the smartest thing you can do is keep it simple and I'm gonna tell you how!

This meathead received the best news ever last Friday - Florida gyms were reopening!  Yet I couldn't help but feel a little nervous - Was it too soon?  What will gyms do to protect my health?  Will people take safety precautions seriously?  All of these thoughts ran through my head before I stepped foot back into a gym and to complicate things a little more I'm also on the lead...