Sweat N Iron Fitness and Nutrition Podcast

Bikini competitions are no joke.  There are more people out there than you think who goto the gym and are told, "Hey, you should do a competition because you kill it at the gym...."  Truth be told, that's only a fraction of what it takes to do what these ladies do to compete.  You have to go all in or not at all.  Be prepared to cut hardcore, be focused, stay on target, and to go extreme right up until the comp day.  I interview my friend Emily, who decided to "try out" a bikini competition and she fit my quoted statement above.  This episode is not about "you shouldn't do competitions...."  Instead, this episode is to highlight how extreme it is and that if you want to do this, you have to do everything with the mental attitude of "I am going to win."  Plus, be prepared for the mental aftermath of reverse dieting properly after all the extreme cutting that happened before the comp.  All of this, and more, is covered in the episode  Enjoy the show....

No filter and no end in sight; Larry and I discuss films, drinking, testosterone and so much more.  All joking aside, the main focus of this episode centers around testosterone replacement.  Some men need it, while others misunderstand it as the need for a type of "roids".  We cover how some people have misconceptions of it due to the abuse of the product, while we focus on the real need.  Some of you requested it, so here is your episode without edits and without filters.  Here is the link to the article I discuss https://physicalculturestudy.com/2017/04/10/a-history-of-pre-workout-supplements/  Enjoy the show!

Let's talk about meal prepping!  Dave comes back for another episode to talk about chicken, beef, turkey and lawn gnomes.  We talk about how meal prepping makes life easier when you count calories and track macros!  We also cover how some people may find meal prepping easier if they don't dive right into weird recipes; instead, start with things you are familiar with!  This episode is packed with tons of information and wacky stuff.  I brought along some Jack Daniels, so get ready for an interview that starts out serious, but then goals off the rails.  Enjoy the show!

Let me introduce you to my friend Sarah.  Not only is Sarah a fitness guru; but, she's also a badass cop.  Sarah and I met at my local gym and instantly clicked with our interest in so many things fitness related.  We both were learning how to squat heavy and do deadlifts when we first met.  Flash forward 2 years and Sarah is doing burn classes, heavy cardio, and accessory workouts.  Why the change?  Well, let's have Sarah give her story.  Enjoy the show!

Chase and I are old enough to say we remember opening books to read and learn.  The internet hasn't always been so speedy!  Once upon a time you had to goto the library to read stuff and to look things up.  Today, all you have to do is open Google or ask Alexa a question.  Chase and I talk about what it was like to have to learn about different workouts back in the day, our different backgrounds for working out and a whole lot of other topics related to strength training.  Enjoy the show!

Let's take another trip to Canada!  It's full of fun people who love fitness and nutrition.  Let me introduce you to Steve!  This guy has been down a long road from being fat to being fit.  We talk about Canada, what Canadians do for work, nutrition, strength training and a lot of other things!  This episode goes all over the place because there was no set schedule for questions.  This was a fun interview and I hope you love it.  Enjoy the show!

I took a trip to Canada to talk to my friend Kristin!  Kristin started a fatloss journey and fitness journey a while ago.  She has gained a lot of knowledge and skills over the years, along the way.  Enjoy this story of how Kristin uses Avatar Nutrition, how she got started in the gym, and what her plans are for down the road!  Enjoy the show!

Say hello to Ashley!  Ashley is a stay-at-home mom who sets and meets her goals.  She also uses Avatar Nutrition for her nutrition goals while using her basement gym for her strength goals.  This episode covers so many facets of fitness and nutrition for just about any person who is looking at wanting to get into a healthier lifestyle.  We even talk about yoga!  Enjoy the show!

I decided to spend some time with my friend James in California.  James is active in the United States Air Force, a fellow ambassador for Affinity Athletics and has had to cope with a lot over his life.  I enjoyed talking with James during this interview as we covered his injury, his time in the Air Force, and other bro knowledge we have gained over the years of gym time.  Enjoy the show!

We all have our own goals and each goal has its own wall you have to break through.  Let me introduce you to my friend Dave!  Dave has come a long way with his fatloss journey, has had a breakthrough physically and mentally and is content with where he is.  Check this fatloss journey out as Dave and I cover what a lot of people have in common as far as walls we put up during out fatloss goals and his message to anyone who is struggling.  Enjoy the show!