
Choose Hard
FITNESS x NUTRITION x MINDSET • The Choose Hard Podcast is a Real, Raw, and Results-Backed podcast that will challenge the way you think and push you to grow in every area of your life.
The Host, Cody McBroom, is a Father, Husband, Speaker, Online-Coach, and The Founder/CEO of Tailored Coaching Method, a Multi 7-Figure Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Company Who Has Helped THOUSANDS of Individuals Around The Globe Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Transform Their Minds.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 32min
#45 - Top 5 Training Techniques To Intensify Your Workouts
If you're looking to take your training to the next level, this podcast is for you! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom breaks down "training intensification techniques"—what they are, when to use them in your program, and how they can help you maximize your results.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ The purpose of intensification methods in strength training.
✅ When to incorporate these techniques into your workout routine.
✅ 5 effective methods you can use today:
Super-Sets
Drop Sets
Giant Sets
Myo Reps and Rest Pause Sets
Descending RIR Sets (Reps in Reserve)
🔥 Whether you’re aiming to push past a plateau or enhance your workout intensity, these techniques will help you unlock your potential and see faster progress in the gym.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 45min
#44 - From Insecure to Empowered: A Proven Framework to Build Unshakable Self-Worth
Your goals, habits, and results all stem from how you view yourself. In this episode, Cody McBroom breaks down the real science behind self-worth and self-esteem—why it drops, how it’s influenced, and what you can do to take control of it starting today. Backed by research and real-world case studies, Cody introduces a 4-step system called I.D.D.D., which stands for:
Identify your personal contingencies of self-worth
Diversify the sources you rely on for self-esteem
Develop non-contingent self-worth
Determine intrinsic goals that align with who you want to become
Whether you’re struggling with confidence or simply want to build a stronger identity, this episode gives you the tools to upgrade how you see yourself—and, as a result, how you show up in every area of life.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 28min
#43 - The Prosper Phase: Transitioning Out of a Fat Loss Diet The Right Way
How to Sustain Fat Loss Results: Follow The Prosper Phase!
In this episode, we explore Phase 3 of 3 in a personalized fat loss coaching plan: The Prosper Phase. This critical phase transitions you out of a calorie deficit and teaches you how to maintain your hard-earned fat loss results for the long term.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ How to use reverse dieting to stabilize your metabolism.
✅ Key habits for sustaining fat loss and building a healthy lifestyle.
✅ The importance of transitioning from fat loss to maintenance.
✅ Strategies to avoid rebound weight gain after your diet.
🔥 This phase ensures you leave your fat loss journey feeling empowered, healthy, and equipped with the tools for lifelong success.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 37min
#42 - The CHOOSE H.A.R.D. Framework: Honor, Awareness, Resilience, & Discipline
What does it really mean to Choose Hard? In this episode, Cody McBroom breaks down the powerful acronym behind the podcast name—CHOOSE H.A.R.D.—and why it’s a blueprint for success in every area of life.
From the importance of taking ownership over your Choices to the core traits of Honor, Awareness, Resilience, and Discipline, Cody dives deep into why these qualities separate those who succeed from those who stay stuck. Plus, he gives you a step-by-step guide on how to develop each trait so you can push past obstacles, stay consistent, and reach your highest potential.
If you’re ready to level up, this episode is for you.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 25min
#41 - The Progressive Phase: Creating A Personalized Fat Loss Diet Plan (Step-by-Step Guide)
This is Part 2 of the 3 part fat loss periodization podcast series! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom breaks down the "Progressive Phase.”
Following the Primer Phase, where we prepared your body and mind for success, this phase focuses on crafting an individualized fat loss diet plan that delivers consistent progress while avoiding plateaus.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ How to design a diet plan tailored to your body and goals.
✅ Proven strategies to break through plateaus.
✅ Why preparation in the Primer Phase sets the stage for long-term success.
✅ Key tips to stay consistent and motivated throughout your fat loss journey.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 18min
#40 - 3 Steps To Building Bigger Glutes: Optimize Your Weekly Training Plan
🍑 How to Grow Bigger Glutes: 3 Key Training Strategies.
In this Podcast, Choose Hard Podcast host Cody McBroom shares 3 proven steps to help you grow and develop your glutes better and faster. Whether you’re looking to improve aesthetics, strength, or athletic performance, these strategies can make a big difference, quick.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ The best exercises for glute activation and growth.
✅ How to structure your weekly training plan for maximum results.
✅ Tips to avoid common mistakes that limit glute development.
🔥 These strategies are simple yet effective, designed to fit into any weekly workout plan to help you reach your goals.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 21min
#39 - The Primer Phase: Essential Prep for Lasting Fat Loss Success
Welcome to part 1 of the 3 part fat loss periodization podcast series! In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom dives into "The Primer Phase" — the critical foundation that prepares you both physically and mentally for effective dieting.
In Phase 1 of our 3-phase fat loss coaching plan, we focus on:
✅ Physical Preparation: Optimizing your body’s readiness for calorie adjustments.
✅ Psychological Readiness: Building a strong mental framework for dieting challenges.
✅ Physiological Priming: Ensuring your metabolism and hormones are aligned for fat loss.
Without this foundational phase, many people struggle with diet adherence and consistency. By setting up your body and mind for success, "The Primer Phase" significantly improves long-term fat loss results, helping you stay consistent and achieve your goals sustainably.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 46min
#38 - [Q&A] Red Dye No.3 Ban, Carb Cycling, Food Addiction, & Nutrition for Health Conditions
In this Q&A episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom tackles some of your most pressing nutrition and health questions. He kicks things off by breaking down why Red Dye No. 3 is being banned in the U.S. before diving into listener-submitted questions, covering topics like how to navigate nutrition with health conditions, strategies for overcoming food addiction, and whether carb cycling is worth the hype. If you’re looking for science-backed, no-BS answers to improve your nutrition and health, this episode is for you!
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Mar 20, 2025 • 28min
#37 - Why Fat Loss Plateaus Happen & How to Break Through Them
Are you stuck in your fat loss journey and not seeing the results you want? In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom explains why fat loss plateaus happen and uncovers the most common reasons people struggle to make progress.
More importantly, he shares his proven solution — The Triple A Method: Assess, Adjust, and Accelerate—to help you get back on track and continue losing fat effectively.
📋 What You’ll Learn in This Podcast:
✅ The top reasons fat loss plateaus occur.
✅ How to properly assess your progress and identify sticking points.
✅ Strategies to adjust your training, nutrition, and lifestyle for results.
✅ The Accelerate phase: speeding up your progress once you’ve recalibrated.
🔥 Don’t let plateaus hold you back! By the end of this podcast, you’ll have a clear strategy to overcome any fat loss stall and achieve your goals.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 9min
#36 - Being Fit is a Requirement for Success: Lessons from a Black Belt, Gym Owner & Endurance Athlete
Fitness isn’t just about lifting weights or hitting the gym—it’s a foundational pillar for success in every area of life. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with returning guest Cody Smith, the owner of Virtuous Fitness Gym in Silverdale Washington.
But Cody Smith isn't just a gym owner, he's also a father of 3 boys, devoted husband, Man of God who runs a Men's Ministry, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, entrepreneur, endurance athlete.... Yeah, he's A LOT OF THINGS! Which is why he's the perfect person to discuss how fitness is a requirement for being successful in life.
Together, they dive into the evolution of their views on fitness, how their training philosophies have changed over the years, and why staying fit is non-negotiable if you want to succeed in business, relationships, and personal growth. If you want to push your limits and redefine what fitness means to you, this episode is a must-listen!
You can follow Cody Smith on instagram @coachcodysmith
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