This episode features Erik Coon, aka Erik the Viking.  We discuss how fad diets rule the world due to celebrity craze and the internet.  Erik and I discuss his life's journey to find the right diet, which ended up with him finding himself.  Enjoy this powerful fatloss journey story, and enjoy some of our random discussions as well.

Ever wanted to ask if you need supplements?  Maybe you hear "get your protein" a lot in the gym or in online forums.  MAYBE you are being told you need preworkout!  Well, sometimes we all need a little bit of everything.  I discuss all of these topics, and then some, with my friend Amanda Sharr.  Amanda sells 1st Phorm supplements and provides education to anyone needing questions answered.  Feel free to find her on instagram with any questions or if you want to try some of 1st Phorm's @Amandasharr.    Please note, I am not a sales person for 1st Phorm, and I am not trying to push any particular supplements.  I am simply interviewing a friend who can provide simple answers to anyone who has questions related to the supplement industry, or if someone has interest in doing what Amanda does.

I fly on over to the UK and visit with my friend Anna to discuss some fun nutrition topics.  We cover "healthy eating" and everyone's misconception of the term.  We also chit chat about setting goals, meal prepping, and pizza!  This is a great episode to get your mind pumped for the holiday eats.  Feel free to visit Anna on Instagram: Nutri_AF  Enjoy the show!

In this episode, I sit down with my best friend Tim to discuss some topics a lot of people deal with, but don't openly discuss.  Some of us don't want to get out of bed and do our gym routine.  Other days, we simply don't want to be around other people at all.  At the same time, we might need to go to the gym with another person in order to find that motivation.  Sometimes, we might push ourselves too hard and not listen to our own bodies.  We cover all of this, and then some!  Enjoy the show.

I know what you are thinking.  Yes, Pole Dancing Fitness does exist and it isn't just ladies who want to do it!  I take a quick trip to Texas to talk to an instructor in Pole Dancing Fitness, Alicia Bell, and cover many areas of the sport.  You won't believe the cool things you can do in this sport, but you might believe the misconceptions people have about it as an activity.  Get ready for something different and fun in the fitness world!

Sit back and listen to Part 2 of my interview with my friend John Riley.  In this episode we discuss personal trainers, nutrition, tips on getting the most out of your workouts, how to do cardio without running, and other fun stories.  Enjoy the show!

Are you looking for a diet that will give you obtainable results? Not only that; are you looking for a diet that can actually be maintainable? Check out Affinity Athletics for calorie tracking and coaching. They also offer programs for bodybuilding and powerlifting. This interview is all about who are Gary and Patrick, the owners of Affinity Athletics, their reason for starting their business, and what their individual focuses are in the gym!

In this episode of Sweat N' Iron Graham talks to John Riley about growing up in the 70's and going to the gym. The conversations cover the legends of the gym then, the culture and style of gyms then compared to now, and other fun stories from John's experiences. Enjoy part 1 of this 2 part interview!

In this episode Nick Gogakis and I explore Olympic Weightlifting, how he transitioned to Olympic Weightlifting, what he does for his diet, and how motivation is important for goals.

Should you get a personal trainer? Ever thought about being a personal trainer? How do you even become a personal trainer? Let's not forget about how embarrassing it can first seem when you want to first join a gym! Sit back and listen to Graham interview Matt Hoeft on all of these topics in the first episode of Sweat N' Iron.