Iron Hero FitCast

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 it work better
• Happy holidays!

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 do

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 of getting back into fitness?

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 there!"
• "I don't have hours upon hours to do this stuff"
• "I don't want to commit if I don't know it's going to work"
• We have the solution for your fears -- and it only takes 2 weeks

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