The Brad Jensen Show

On today's episode we took a deep dive into progressive overload. I posted a short video on Instagram about it, but felt we needed to spend more time explaining the theory and how to actually apply it.   Progressive overload:  The gradual increase of stress placed upon the body during exercise training. Adaptation of the body to a progressively increasing load is essential. There are a variety of...

This week we had the opportunity to interview one of our newer coaches Parker Kuehn. We will be doing these Coach Spotlight episodes every Monday for the next several weeks. If you like the episode, make sure to post it on your story and give Parker a follow!   Parker's Bio I was first introduced to fitness at the age of 15. I instantly fell in love with it and I was hooked! I loved having the abi...

On today's episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Tanner Mertlich, owner and founder of The Muscle Bus. We had a really solid conversation around all things health and fitness. A very well versed interview that I know all of you are going to enjoy.   Here's a little more about tanner: Hello! I'm Tanner Mertlich, BM, CPT-CE and FNS, owner, operator and head online coach of The Muscle Bus. I've...

On today's episode Michelle and I talked about the benefits of taking cold showers! I have put on my Instagram story recently about my cold shower ventures and have received a lot of questions. So we figured we would fill you in on the hype. Before we get into the benefits of cold showers, let's establish the simple fact that hot showers are a luxury and not a necessity. Throughout most of human h...

On this week's Coach Spotlight episode we had our wonderful coach Trisha Jensen on! Make sure to give her follow for some more great content.   Trisha's Bio Being a mom of 3 boys (ages, 19, 17, & 12) and one little girl (age 4) keeps me super busy. As any mom knows, finding the time and energy to juggle everything can be hard. I decided I needed a change to make both my health and fitness a priori...

On today's show we had the one and only, Chelsea Patterson, also known as @sweatsandsnapbacks on IG. Chelsea was extremely vulnerable and opened up about the dramatic measures she took with her body to compete and how that was not the message she wanted to give to her kids. Her story was so impactful it brought me and Michelle to raw emotion. She talked about learning to be vulnerable and real in...

So many have asked me "What is a reverse diet?", that doing a full episode on it felt long overdue.   What is a reverse diet then? "To reverse diet is to slowly add calories at the end of a diet, usually with the primary purpose of maintaining you new physique and not gaining much body fat." It can be a confusing topic that has become problematic from so many people getting scared to do it after a...

We had the pleasure of doing an interview with one of our day 1 coaches, Tom Hippler.   Tom's Bio: I have been in the nutrition industry for over three years now and love it. After receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Utah, I gravitated my life away from the medical field and into the nutrition world. I found a love for nutrition combined with proper...

On this week's additional episode we had no other than my personal nutrition coach and good friend, Cody McBroom.   We discussed Cody taking me through the last year of coaching and how we prepped for my photoshoot in September. He was so meticulous with me which, as a coach, I really appreciated. We took you step-by-step through my process with him. The topic of patience came up a lot and is mess...

On today's podcast we had Alex and Sue Bush. Great conversation around training and nutrition. Alex and Sue Bush are co-owners of Physique Development. Alex has been coaching for 6 year and has his degree in Exercise Science - He's worked with hundreds of clients and competed himself. Sue is a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutritionist and has been coaching for over 3 years - she is a com...

In today's episode I covered the top 10 things I want to go away in 2020.   Here is the list of what I went over! 10- Waist trainers 9- MLM's   8- Naked guys in locker room 7- "Influencers" providing zero value 6- Carnivore craze   5- People using show preps to get back "motivation" 4- Protein shakes in the gym locker room   3- Grunting on the gym floor 2- Side leg kicks on the stair master   1- F...

The second of 9 BONUS episodes that will be dropping each Monday, over the next 8 weeks. These are our coach spotlight episodes. These are intended to help you get to know each of our amazing coaches on a deeper level! Today's episode was with our amazing coach, Jenn Haycock.   Jenn's Bio I have been passionate about fitness and nutrition since taking my first weight lifting class in High School. ...

Today's guest was our good friend, Carter Good. He is known for his Instagram account and the free value he provides on the platform. Carter has lost over 145 pounds and has since made it his life's mission to help others achieve similar success. His mission is to help others eliminate their struggle with weight and experience all of the amazing benefits that living a healthier life can provide, b...

Kobe Bryant: A legend who indeed, left a legacy. His accomplishments are endless. 81 points in a single game vs Toronto, 17 time All Star, 5 NBA championships, 2 olympic medals, and 2 time finals MVP, just to name a few. He coined what is now famously known as "The mamba mentality" "To sum up what Mamba Mentality is, it means to be able to constantly try to be the best version of yourself," Bryant...

This is the first of 9 BONUS coach spotlight episodes that will be dropping each Monday, over the next 9 weeks. These are intended to help you get to know each of the amazing coaches we have at Key on a deeper level!   Justin Mancuso's Bio: When it comes to Nutrition, I believe in a realistic and sustainable approach tailored to fit any lifestyle. It is important to me that each program is designe...

On today's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jordan Pendleton of Pendleton Performance. Michelle was out for the episode and was missed dearly! Jordan is a former Division 1 athlete who turned his passion of the football field into passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals. He is the most well respected trainer here locally in Utah, and for good reason. His knowledge of...

Ever wondered how a menstrual cycle can affect training and nutrition? On today's episode we addressed exactly that! First off, big shout out to all the females! You have a big task at hand, the survival of the human race! It's called a CYCLE for a reason. It's always changing and super important that you understand that. A woman's menstrual cycle has different phases: the menstrual, follicular, o...

You all asked, we listened! Trainer Lindsey back on the show for round 2! After holding the top spot on downloads for months, it was a clear you all loved her message. We felt honored to have her back on to share more of her story! We dove into a continuation from episode #48 . Since last episode, Lindsey started to finally lose weight after a year of weight gain. She talks openly and honestly abo...

In today's episode Michelle and I discussed the topic of motivation. Motivation is a feeling, and that is super important to remember. We discussed if motivation is a fact, bullshit, or if it really is a good thing. The answer lies somewhere in the middle. We discussed ways to get the spark of motivation when you're really not feeling it. We also talked about why you will be sorely disappointed if...

On today's episode we had the pleasure of interviewing our good friend Mike Millner. He is the owner and operator of Peak Optimization Performance. Mike specializes in Neurotype training. He is beyond passionate about it and you will 100% walk away from this episode with your mind blown.   What is Neurotype training you might ask? The most important element for any training and nutrition plan is c...

On this episode we talked about picking your hard. Punch line is, it's all hard. Losing weight is hard Gaining body fat is hard (emotionally) Tracking macros is hard   Feeling shitty is hard   Lifting weights is hard   Having health issues is hard Hitting new PR's is hard Getting on a disciplined sleep schedule is hard Running on very little sleep is hard Taking action on your goals is hard Not pr...

Today's episode was with Mrs. Rachel Hughes who is a nutrition coach with Moxie by Lindesy. Her story is one of absolute triumph. She overcame an intense eating disorder that landed her in a rehab center at the age of 18. After recovering from her eating disorder, she was blessed to become pregnant with her son Beckham. Around 6 months she was involved in a horrific car accident that put her into...

Andrea is a certified life coach with a background rooted in fitness. She help's Individuals engage in better coping mechanisms and become damn good at life! She does this by holding their feet to the fire and at the same time giving them a soft place to land. She is a self proclaimed half hard-ass and half sweet, cheerleader like grandma. She can do all this because courage is something she pract...

Today's episode was with the very talented and successful Joelle Samantha. We feel so honored to be able to share the fitness space with   genuine people like her. Joelle has a masters degree, is a Bodybuilding.com model, and really just a unicorn in this industry! We talked about her own battles with PCOS/gut health, dove a little further into what one goes through with when dealing with PCOS. So...

On today's episode we talked about the extremely important "non-scale victories" Those discussed were: Clothes fit better Energy levels   Confidence   Better sleep Sex drive Better relationship with food Gym perfomance   Who has been guilty of putting too much emphasis on that damn scale? Raise 'em high for the people in the back! The scale is important. We aren't arguing that it's not. But it's o...