Muscle, Mindset, & Meal Prep: A Fitness & Nutrition Podcast

Friend of the show, weight loss coach, and founder of Leaner For Life, Carter Good (@cartergood), is back on the show to give you more weight loss tips and advice to help you overcome your challenges and achieve massive success. Plus, there's a bonus for the coaches as we discuss marketing your business on social media. leanerforlife.com Free Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Bon Collins (IG: @bemorebon) about the concept of body neutrality. Find out more about this relatively unknown, yet vitally important way of viewing health and fitness. Free Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

Author Austin Current releases his new book, The Science of Strength training this month. In it, he takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn't, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Find out more, in this episode of the podcast. Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sJ1v86 Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

In the latest episode of the ‘Ask The Girls’ series, Jayne and Sophie tackle your questions about weight loss, training, and the menstrual cycle. Plus, there's a detailed conversation about body image and the influence of social media on our thoughts and feelings. It's a must-listen. Follow the girls: Jayne: @jayne_realnutrition Sophie: @sophiejenkinsonfitness Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

In this episode of the show, I answer your burning questions. Here are the listener-submitted questions you'll find answers to in today's podcast: Can you build muscle in a deficit? How do you switch from a calorie surplus to a deficit? If you eat junk, won't the excess carbs turn to fat? How should a 36-year-old beginning start training? Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

All of this week's episodes in one feature-length podcast. Improve your workouts (00:00) Pre-workout carbs (14:24) The mess of the fitness industry (25:12) Listener Q&A (48:12) Essentialism (01:17:06) Benefits of suffering (01:34:45) canvacontentmastery.com ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

In this episode of the show, discuss my thought on the book, 'Seven Ways of Looking At Pointless Suffering' by Scott Samuelson. It's a great book about the different philosophical ways of interpreting hardship. Listen for my thoughts and takeaways. Essentialism on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bhdpj9 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

In this episode of the show, discuss my thought on the book, 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown. It's a great book about the disciplined pursuit of less. Listen for my thoughts and takeaways. Essentialism on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MKE2n0 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

In this episode of the show, I answer your questions, including: Is powdered peanut butter a game-changer? Is the decline press effective for the lower chest? Where did I learn all my nutrition and training knowledge? And will I take the COVID vaccine? Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

The fitness industry is full of charlatans and snake oil salesman. It's also a place where great coaches struggle to be seen and heard. In this podcast, I talk about what's wrong with the industry and what needs to be done about it. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Do you need pre-workout carbs to have a good workout? Some people say it's essential. But some people are often wrong. Get the real, no BS answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

What's the simplest way to improve your training? You might think it's to do with the right training program, rep range, or exercise execution strategy. In fact, it's none of those things. A quick mental trick could be all you need to break through your plateaus. Find out more in this episode of the show. Luke Tulloch: @_luketulloch Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

All of this week's episodes in one feature-length podcast. Losing the love handles (00:00) 5 fat loss mistakes to avoid (16:21) Preparing for dieting unknowns (34:51) Exercise mechanics with Paul Standell (49:01) Understanding the shape failure (01:59:06) Recommended post-workout recovery (02:13:02) canvacontentmastery.com ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

We all fail. In fact, we NEED to fail. In order to develop the right path toward our goals, we need to understand failure. Find out more about this concept in this episode of the podcast. 'How Not To Be Wrong', on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pBH3nh Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

What should you do after your workout? Should you eat protein immediately? Stretch? Bust out the foam roller? In this podcast, you'll discover what's important and what's not to your post-workout recovery. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Heard of exercise mechanics but not sure where to start and how to use the concepts in your training? Paul Standell (@bodybycontrol) is here to help you understand my touching the bar to your chest isn't essential for proper bench press form, and why squatting ass to grass might do more harm than good. Tune in to find out more. Bodybycontrol.com Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a book about the unexpected. It's not a nutrition book, but there are parallels to be drawn between its lesson about life and trying to achieve your ideal body. Tune in to find out more. The Black Swan on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aAfLt7 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Losing weight is tough. So let's not make it any harder than it needs to be. Here are five things you need to avoid if you're trying to lose a lot of weight. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Getting rid of stubborn fat is frustrating and difficult. Find out how to lose those love handles in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

All of this week's podcast in one: Can you do too much cardio? (00:00) Creatine for beginners? (15:06) Slow-rep training (32:04) Intermittent fasting and weight regain (49:49) Exercise and avoiding weight regain (01:08:41) Slower tempos or more reps for home workouts? (01:21:37) Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

What's the best way to train from home? More and more reps, or slower and slower tempos? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

How much exercise do you need to do to avoid weight regain? Is it the magical 10k steps, or much less? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

If you want to avoid weight regain, is intermittent fasting the best method of managing your nutrition? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Could super-slow rep training improve your home workouts and help you build and retain muscle? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Is creatine for well-trained athletes and bodybuilders, or can newbies benefit from taking it? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Is there a bit where too much cardio limits your ability to build muscle? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

All of this week's podcast in one: Consistently hit your calorie target (00:00) Soy and testosterone levels (27:00) Rice vs whey protein (36:06) Mindful and intuitive eating (51:34) Food labelling research (01:07:21) Listener Q&A (01:18:43) Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

In this listener Q&A, you'll discover how best to stick to your calorie deficit and when to schedule your cardio so that it doesn't impact your muscle-building goals. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Should food labels tell you the amount of activity required to burn off what you're about to eat? Would it make you rethink your choice, or would it contribute to an unhealthy relationship with food? Find out more in this episode of the podcast. Research referenced: Daley et al. 2019. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Are mindful eating and intuitive eating techniques a proven way to reduce how many calories you consume and improve your diet? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover what a recent study concluded. Tune in for more. Research referenced: Grider et al. 2020. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

For the longest time, whey protein has been considered the gold standard of protein powders. But is there a new contender to the throne? Recent research suggests that rice protein could be just as effective for muscle gain. Research referenced: Moon et al. 2020. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Does soy increase estrogen, reduce testosterone and have a feminising effect on men? There's a myth that says yes, but in this podcast, you'll discover the truth and the science of soy. Research referenced: Reed et al. 2020. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

If you're struggling to stick to your calorie targets, tune into this episode of the podcast for top tips that will help improve your dietary adherence and set you on the path to achieving your goals. The Hungry Brain: https://amzn.to/3pZbFzY Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Here's all of this week's podcast in one feature-length episode. Cut or Bulk? The dieting mindset Social anxiety Fitlosophy of Kierkegaard Online coaching tips Why people can't keep weight off Free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com

Why do people struggle to keep weight off? It's a great question and not an easy one to answer. In this episode of the podcast, I give a brief answer to this question, which I received on a live Q&A. I hope you find the answer useful. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

If you're an online personal trainer and nutritionist, it's often hard to hold your clients accountable to their diet. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I give you practical tips to help solve that problem and improve your coaching business. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

What can the 19th Century Danish philosopher, Soren Kierkergaard teach you about fat loss? You might think this is an odd question, but as you'll discover in today's podcast, you can draw a number of parallels between his ponderings and your fitness goals. Listen in, to find out more. The book: https://amzn.to/3tmWmDj To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

Family trips, vacations, nights out, and other social situation can leave you feeling anxious and out of control with your diet. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I give you practical tips to overcome your anxieties. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

Are you and your friends trying to lose weight, and somehow you're the one who's always lacking behind? If you are, it can be frustrating and demoralising. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I give you practical tips to overcome that negativity. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

If you want to avoid looking skinny fat, you might be confused about whether to cut or bulk. In this episode of the podcast, which is an extract of a live Q&A, I answer that exact question. So tune in and get the info you need. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

Here's all of this week's podcast in one feature-length episode. The ketone con What a vegan nutritionist eats How many steps is enough Habits of successful dieters Mastering mindful meditation Working out when you're tired Free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com

Sleep deprivation is commonplace in modern society. And so you might wonder whether to train after a night of no sleep. In this podcast, you'll discover what the latest research says. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

Meditation is all the rage, but if you're like me, you find it difficult to get started. In this episode of the podcast, I delve into new research into different types of meditation that could prove to be your ideal approach. Tune in to learn more. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

What are the habits you need to adopt to achieve sustainable fat loss? It's the million-dollar questions everyone with weight loss aspirations wants to know. And in this episode of the podcast, you'll get the answer. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

How many steps should you be doing every day for health and fat loss? 5k? 8k? 10k? More? Or is a specific target unnecessary? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover the answer, which is based on a brand-new study published in Feb 2021. To find out more, tune in to this episode of the show. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

Have you ever wanted to try a vegan diet but felt clueless about where to start? How do you reach your protein target without exceeding calories? How do you navigate social situations? Stop! Let nutritionist, and fellow vegan, Nick Whiteman guide you through everything you need to know. Nick's Instagram: @nicktrition_ Nick's YouTube: youtube.com/c/nicktrition Calculate your calories for free: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com

Ketone supplements are all the rage, but are they worth the money? The title of the podcast gives you a strong hint, but if you want to know what the latest research says, tune in for today's episode. To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator To find out more about Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery

Here is a selection of this week's podcasts in one feature-length episode. Diet adherence tips. (00:00) Stop banning foods. (31:36) How not to give up. (58:42) Caffeine-free pre-workout supplements (01:13:48) Growing your social media (01:26:24) Training AMA. (01:55:57) Go here for Canva Content Mastery: canvacontentmastery.com

You asked. I answered. This episode covers your questions about training, everything from progressive overload to supersets, and more. Listen in, overcome your training challenges, and make ze gains! To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

I'm not a business coach. And I'm not a social media guru. I haven't even got a big social media following. But I have got some tips for growing a loyal following based on what's worked for me. If you're looking to boost your social media and grow your fitness business, this is a podcast worth listening to. To register your interest for Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

Are caffeine-free pre-workout supplements any good? In fact, are ANY pre-workout supplements worth spending your money on? In this episode of the podcast, you'll find the answer. To register your interest for Canva Content Mastery go here: ironparadisefitness.com/canva-mastery To access the calorie calculator go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator