Iron Hero FitCast

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 broadly
• What should you chase instead?
• 3-step method of making sure you actions support your goals
• What to do next

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 (Keto)
• 4 - Carnivore
• 5 - Paleo

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:

1. "You need to workout every single day to see results"
2. "Lifting weights will make you bulky"
3. "You can't join CrossFit until you're in shape"
4. "If you're not sore, you're not working out hard enough"
5. "Cardio is the best way for you to lose weight"
6. "People will judge you about your workouts"

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:

1. What's your goal?
2. You workout, what about the other side?
3. Join a gym, a coach, or a partner
4. Keep nutrition SIMPLE
5. Master the basics
6. Your tracker matters
7. It's not "perfection" that matters
8. Enjoy the process? Enjoy the destination? What is it?
9. It's not a 30 day thing
10. How to stay focused
11. Lastly, TAKE ACTION

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 you over-train or under-recover?
• Tipping the seesaw on the side of results

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 Improve your metabolism and what is EPOC?
• What should you do to make your improvements stick forever?
• Do you need 60 minutes of constant moving and sweating for an effective workout?

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 lifting "heavy"
• The pluses to lifting less than "heavy"
• The minuses to lifting less than "heavy"
• What to do now?

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 coach
• What do we love the most?

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 want a simple plan for losing body fat - this episode is for you.

Key Moments:

• Why they work
• Burnout is real
• The basics
• Indulge
• Want more help?