Choose Hard

Struggling to grow certain muscle groups no matter how hard you train? In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the four most effective strategies for bringing up stubborn body parts and finally seeing real muscle growth. You'll learn why volume, frequency, variation, and exercise order all play a major role in muscle development—and how to apply these principles to your training immediately. Whether it's lagging arms, weak legs, or underdeveloped shoulders, this episode gives you the blueprint to fix it. Tune in and start building the physique you’ve been working for! — YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, TO SEE CODY’S SLIDE DECKS & VISUAL COACHING, AT THE CHOOSE HARD YOUTUBE PLAYLIST! — 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 TRY MY TRAINING APP FOR FREE: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 GRAB YOUR CHOOSE HARD TRUCKER HAT & DAILY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop — 🎙️LISTEN TO OUR CLIENT’S TELL THEIR TRANSFORMATION STORIES, ON THE TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  — GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com   

Most people would let a Parkinson’s diagnosis stop them from chasing their goals. But not Jeff Schneider. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with one of his personal clients who refused to let his circumstances define him. Despite battling Parkinson’s Disease, Jeff committed to training, prepping, and stepping on stage for a men’s physique competition—and he didn’t just compete, he placed. This is a story about struggle, resilience, and what it really means to choose hard every single day. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about: 🔥 How he navigated training and nutrition while managing Parkinson’s 🔥 The biggest mental and physical hurdles he had to overcome 🔥 What stepping on stage meant to him beyond just fitness 🔥 How he continues to push forward despite the challenges he faces daily If you need motivation to stop making excuses and start taking action, this episode will give you all the fuel you need. — YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, TO SEE CODY’S SLIDE DECKS & VISUAL COACHING, AT THE CHOOSE HARD YOUTUBE PLAYLIST! — 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 TRY MY TRAINING APP FOR FREE: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 GRAB YOUR CHOOSE HARD TRUCKER HAT & DAILY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop — 🎙️LISTEN TO OUR CLIENT’S TELL THEIR TRANSFORMATION STORIES, ON THE TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  — GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com 

If you’re hitting the gym consistently but not seeing the progress you want, you might be making one (or more) of these common training mistakes. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the five biggest training mistakes beginner to intermediate lifters make—and how to fix them to start seeing real results. Here’s what you’ll learn: 📌 How to properly gauge and maximize effort for better muscle growth 📌 Why exercise order matters more than you think 📌 How to match your training volume to your experience level for sustainable gains 📌 Why program hopping is killing your progress—and what to do instead 📌 The truth about group fitness and why it may not be ideal for your goals Don’t waste your time spinning your wheels in the gym. Tune in to this episode and start training smarter today! — YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, TO SEE CODY’S SLIDE DECKS & VISUAL COACHING, AT THE CHOOSE HARD YOUTUBE PLAYLIST! — 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 TRY MY TRAINING APP FOR FREE: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 GRAB YOUR CHOOSE HARD TRUCKER HAT & DAILY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop — 🎙️LISTEN TO OUR CLIENT’S TELL THEIR TRANSFORMATION STORIES, ON THE TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  — GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com 

Justin Mihaly is a bodybuilding coach, entrepreneur, and fitness influencer known for his expertise in hypertrophy training, functional nutrition, and coaching competitive bodybuilders. He is the founder of Team Mihaly, a coaching brand that provides training and nutrition guidance for physique athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts who are striving to become elite. Justin also helps online coaches develop their businesses through better coaching, systems, and marketing. He shares educational content on bodybuilding, nutrition science, and mental toughness through his social media and his podcast, formerly known as "Grow or Die" but now rebranded as “Elite Coaching Cast” – which Choose Hard podcast host Cody McBroom was recently on (episode linked below). In this episode of the podcast we cover Justin’s journey through bodybuilding and building success as a coach in the industry, while uncovering powerful lessons from the struggles he’s faced and pushback he’s received for being too unfiltered for some people’s taste. You can follow him on instagram @jmihaly_ and can listen to his podcast, which I was recently a guest on, the “Elite Coaching Cast” on all platforms. Listen to Cody’s Interview on Justin’s Podcast, HERE. —— YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, TO SEE CODY’S SLIDE DECKS & VISUAL COACHING, AT THE CHOOSE HARD YOUTUBE PLAYLIST! — 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 TRY MY TRAINING APP FOR FREE: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 GRAB YOUR CHOOSE HARD TRUCKER HAT & DAILY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop — 🎙️LISTEN TO OUR CLIENT’S TELL THEIR TRANSFORMATION STORIES, ON THE TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  — GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com 

Think you need to cut carbs to lose fat? Think again. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom debunks the biggest myths about carbs and fat loss, breaking down why a high-carb diet might actually be the better approach for shedding body fat. Backed by research, Cody shares five powerful reasons why carbs can help you get leaner, including: ✅ Building more muscle for a higher metabolism ✅ Boosting strength and performance in the gym ✅ Why dietary fat is stored more easily as body fat than carbs ✅ Increased flexibility in your diet for long-term success ✅ How carbs help manage stress and regulate cortisol If you’ve been afraid of eating carbs while trying to lose weight, this episode will change the way you see nutrition forever. Tune in and learn how to make carbs work for you, not against you! ——— YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, TO SEE CODY’S SLIDE DECKS & VISUAL COACHING, AT THE CHOOSE HARD YOUTUBE PLAYLIST! ——— 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 TRY MY TRAINING APP FOR FREE: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 GRAB YOUR CHOOSE HARD TRUCKER HAT & DAILY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop ——— 🎙️LISTEN TO OUR CLIENT’S TELL THEIR TRANSFORMATION STORIES, ON THE TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  ——— GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com 

In this episode, Choose Hard Host Cody McBroom interviews Rachel Kreider, the Vice President of Product Innovation and Science at GNC. They discuss Rachel's journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian and then into her current role as the head of Product Innovation and Science. Then the conversation leaps from topic to topic, touching on powerful points that every listener is going to want to hear about the supplement world! From the process of product creation in the GNC laboratory and accepting or denying products from other brands requesting to hit their shelves, to the importance of quality control and regulation in the supplement industry as a whole, and to the long and detailed process of making a great supplement product great... Rachel shares insights that any consumer of supplements would benefit from learning, so that they can make better and more informed decisions when purchasing products! You can learn more from Rachel and everything GNC has to offer, at the links below: GNC's instagram Rachel’s Linkedin GNC's YouTube GNC’s Free Blog GNC’s Supplement Store — Grab A Ticket To The Tailored Training Camp, April 17-18th: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/training-camp  — TIMESTAMPS: (00:15) Introduction to Rachel and GNC (09:25) The Process of Product Innovation at GNC (17:13) Quality Control and Regulation in Supplements (23:24) The Timeline of Product Development (29:35) Market Dynamics of Whey Protein (37:41) The Impact of Social Media on Information (45:34) Creating Change in the Supplement Industry (51:47) Choosing Hard: Personal Reflections (56:57) Conclusion and Future Insights — 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 💬 IG BROADCAST CHANNEL: https://ig.me/j/AbYMRlftdPtaijS5/  🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop 💊 SUPPLEMENTS – Jocko Fuel, Discount Code: TAILORED  https://jockofuel.com/  --- 🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲 CONNECT WITH ME: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, host Cody McBroom shares his recap of the shockingly intense and insanely difficult Hyrox Competition, his new partnership and collaboration with supplement company Jocko Fuel, and a handful of powerful lessons from 2024 that are guaranteed to help you see tremendous breakthroughs in 2025. Partnerships Announced: ➡️Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) ➡️LeanFeast Meals (Local WA State Meal Prep Service) ➡️Elevate Massage (Massage Therapy at Tailored HQ) ----more---- Cody's in-person training seminar: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/training-camp ----more---- YOU CAN NOW WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE, TO SEE CODY’S SLIDE DECKS & VISUAL COACHING, AT THE CHOOSE HARD YOUTUBE PLAYLIST! ----more---- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 TRY MY TRAINING APP FOR FREE: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 GRAB YOUR CHOOSE HARD TRUCKER HAT & DAILY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop 🎙️LISTEN TO OUR CLIENT’S TELL THEIR TRANSFORMATION STORIES, ON THE TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW: 📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com 

If you’re chasing results but unsure if you're actually making progress, this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast is for you. Cody McBroom breaks down the best—and worst—ways to measure progress in fitness and nutrition. He covers: Why body fat measuring devices aren’t as accurate as you think. The role of weight tracking and when the scale actually matters. How to use biofeedback to gauge recovery, energy, and overall health. The importance of tracking gym performance and progressive overload. How to connect all these data points to ensure you're moving forward. Stop relying on unreliable methods and start tracking your progress with precision. Tune in and learn exactly how to measure what matters so you can hit your goals faster! > If you want to watch this podcast and see Cody's presentation slides accompany the discussion, head over to his youtube channel HERE! — 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 💬 IG BROADCAST CHANNEL: https://ig.me/j/AbYMRlftdPtaijS5/  🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop --- 🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲 CONNECT WITH ME: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com

In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom dives deep into the game-changing concepts of personal identity and standards. He breaks down: What personal identity really means and why it’s the foundation for success. How the standards you set for yourself dictate the results you achieve in life. Why redefining your identity and setting higher standards are essential steps to personal growth. A practical, step-by-step guide to redefine who you are and align your standards with your biggest goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of how to level up in fitness, nutrition, or life, this episode gives you the tools to take control of your path and start living as the person you’re meant to be. Tune in and learn how to put your identity and standards first to unlock your potential! DOWNLOAD THE PRESO SLIDES HERE — 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲 GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 💬 IG BROADCAST CHANNEL: https://ig.me/j/AbYMRlftdPtaijS5/  🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop --- 🎙️TAILORED TRANSFORMATIONS PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠  📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲 CONNECT WITH ME: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠ YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠info@tailoredcoachingmethod.com 

Unlock the transformative power of discomfort and its surprising link to personal growth! This discussion explores how stepping outside your comfort zone can enhance motivation and foster resilience. Dive into groundbreaking studies revealing how embracing challenges leads to cognitive flexibility and greater creativity. Learn how discomfort is not just a barrier but a catalyst for skill development and self-improvement. Unearth why the hardest journey often yields the most rewarding rewards in life!