Sweat N Iron Fitness and Nutrition Podcast

Have a question pertaining to Personal Training?  Want to be a personal trainer and hit a wall on where to go or what to do?  Let's sit down with James Westphal, who has over 30 years experience in the Health and Fitness Industry!  You guys will have the opportunity to hear a lot of questions about the industry, why people are moving towards the industry and what options may be available to people who choose to go into Personal Training.  James has an MS in Exercise Science Health & Promotion Wellness Coaching, an undergrad degree in Health & Human Performance, is a college instructor in Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, Kinesiology and wellness, while also an instructor in becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant.  Being one of the first 1500 Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches in the US, and a Master Trainer with the NASM, James opens up his encyclopedia and dishes out a nice dose of wisdom and tips for all of you. Enjoy the show.

Let's go on a road trip!  Yes, an actual road trip!  This week, I'm taking you to Galena, IL for drinking and eating with no regrets.  Forget diets and forget counting calories for a day!  Let's do this!  Enjoy the show....

Here's a fun one for all you people who have desk jobs.  Ever get Tech Neck?  Ever get that shrugged shoulder pain by mid-day?  It's amazing how we do all of these little things without realizing it.  While we're here, who has ever thought about the idea that a personal trainer can actually work for a corporation/big business and do assessments for desk workers for their pain?!  I happen to have a guy in this episode who covers all of this and more!  Please welcome Jason Daniel Lewis and enjoy the show....

Let's tackle something that has been on the uprising for years now.  In fact, it has broken through to being one of THE most popular fad diets on the market right now.  Go ahead and google best diet for fat loss and you will probably find Keto to be in the top 5 suggested.  What you really need to ask yourself, before hopping on google for a quick fix is: What diet is best for my needs and goals?  What do I want in the end?  What is my timeline?  Why am I doing this?  All of these questions and more are covered in this episode.  In the end, only you can decide if it is the right one for you.  Enjoy the show....

Matt Hoeft returns for another episode! Episode 45 highlights different ways to correct certain ways you workout, while properly strengthening muscles required for specific compound lifts.  Ever wonder why you should stretch before or after a workout?  Stick around, because we cover that.  We also talk about how Matt stays in shape while he works on a ranch, when not at a traditional gym.    

It's about time Alicia came back for an encore, wouldn't you say?  This time, Alicia came to set the record straight.  Have fun listening to us talk about anything and everything surrounding being a large person trying to bust your booty to reach goals.  We also chat about our favorite drinks!  Enjoy the show....

Time to get back at it!  Let's get to know Jaime, who chose to become a physical therapist.  We get to hear what it takes to become a physical therapist and a little bit of behind the scenes knowledge regarding fitness and road to therapy after injury.  Enjoy the show....

Let's talk about something different!  I interview Dr. Keeney, a Pathologist I work with almost every day, and we discuss a multitude of things.  First, we talk about his history with fitness.  We then delve into his profession as a Pathologist and the building of his home gym.  To spice things up for you listeners, I decided to quiz Dr. Keeney on the fashion of fitness over the last 30 years.  Enjoy the show....

Time to go on down to Georgia to talk to Emily!  We discuss all sorts of things too.  For instance, we talk about what it is like to live with body dysmorphia.  We go off on a lot of tangents along the way by talking about Disney World; but, we focus a bit more on RP and how it may be better for some people who find calorie tracking a bit compulsive.  Strap yourselves in and get ready for some Southern Twang.  Enjoy the show...

We made it to episode 40!  Vanessa stops by to talk to me about Roller Derby!  We get more into her personal passion for the sport, what it takes to prep for games and how to get better at it.  We also get into her personal training experience as well.  Enjoy the show....

Time for a bonus episode!  Matt Powers stops by to talk about the gym, acting and his life's hurdles.  An aspiring actor who is building his reel, Matt has had to over come many obstacles and find ways to stay drive and focused.  We cover so many topics in this episode; but, the main take away is to always remain focused.  Enjoy the show....

Episode 38 is coming in hot!  Mr. X stops by to talk to me about Gear, aka steroids, aka juice, aka depo, aka everything that can get you blackballed if someone finds out you use it.  I also reached out to a female bodybuilder who also uses gear and had her answer some questions via email.  Please keep in mind this is supposed to be educational/informative.  This episode is not telling people to use gear.  Enjoy the show....

Let's go on a road trip to Montana!  Kim talks to me about roller derby!  Until this conversation, I had very little knowledge about the sport.  Kim tells me why she loves the sport, why she got into it and so much more regarding people in the sport.  Enjoy the show....

Let's take a break from fatloss and bodybuilding conversations and get ridiculous!  That's right; Larry and Josh join me for an episode of reality for your ear holes.  We cover diets gone wrong, people who should reconsider diets, groups on social media that do not belong and people who should not be giving out advice on how to live a healthy lifestyle.  All of this and more is jam packed into an episode with no filter or edits.  Enjoy the shenanigans!

Let's welcome Nancy to the show!  Nancy comes on to talk about her experience in fitness.  Over the years Nancy has immersed herself in many areas of the gym, and has even done massage therapy.  She not only is an enthusiast of fit lifestyles, she runs her own businesses as well.  All of this an more is covered and then some!  Enjoy the show....

Welcome back for another update!  Minisode 11 is here, which means I have given 11 weeks worth of updates!  Coming up: Nancy's episode on crossfit and other fitness talk.  I'll also be dropping the Larry and Josh episode soon after!  So much more lined up and so much more to do!  Enjoy the show....

Let's talk about Crossfit!  Allie joins me to discuss her experience with Crossfit, why she chose crossfit, and what got her started in fitness.  We also talk about what sets crossfit gyms apart from your corporate gyms and what you should be mindful of when joining a crossfit gym.  Enjoy the show....

Another Minisode!  This time I did it on time!  I talk a bit more about future interviews and future postings.  Roids and physical therapy are on the way everybody!  Unfortunately, not in the same episode....

Minisode #9!!!  Sorry for the delay in getting everyone an update.  I discuss this past week's postings, this week's future posting, and what's left to come!  Thank you to everyone who has spread the show.  If you want to help build the podcast even more, check out the show's Patreon website, which I mention in this update.  Enjoy the show....

Welcome to the final episode of the wrestling series!  I sat down with Aaron Aguilera, professional wrestler, and discussed so much about wrestling!  We dove into how he got started, what he did and what he is currently doing.  Aaron had quite a bit of luck when he started wrestling, had many stage names and got to wrestle with some great names in the ring.  His story is a great one to share and a great one to end my series with.  It was a pleasure and an honor to be able to spend an hour talking with him!  Enjoy the show....

Here is something a little different for everyone!  Let's talk about a murder!  Well, let's talk about multiple murders and attempted murders.  Actually there is more to it than that, but you get the idea.  Cocaine, steroids and whole lot more drove some meat heads to do some terrible things.  Larry joins me to add some comedy to this episode!  Enjoy the show....

Episode 31 is here!  Part two of my Three-Episode Wrestling series!  Let's talk about wrestling in Louisiana and Jason Streets.  Streets has a story to share about his background in fitness, how he got started in working out and how he got into wrestling.  His story is not only for the youth of today, but for everybody out there wanting to make a positive change in their lives.  I also want to thank BodySlam Media Productions for allowing me to use soundbites from their YouTube Channel for this episode.  Enjoy the show....

Time for another minisode!  Let's check in on the latest episodes: what's been recorded, what's going to be posted, and what's going to come!  Thanks to all my listeners for their questions and ideas for my interviews.  Keep them coming!  Enjoy the show....

When was the last time you went on vacation?  Did you travel do another town, state or country?  Sondra travels the world on a regular basis because of her job.  Sometimes it will be for a few days, other times it could be for a week.  Let's find out what she does about her fitness and nutrition when she is trying to live her wild lifestyle every day!

Time to go back to Canada!  That's right, the Canadians are returning.  This time we discuss the first part of my three-series.  Jon, from Prince Edward Island, announces for wrestling competitions with Red Rock Wrestling in Prince Edward Island and occasionally Halifax.  Ever wonder how someone gets involved in announcing for these gigs?  Jon has the answer to that; a very fun story.  We also walk down memory lane and discuss the history of wrestling and where it has been over the year within the entertainment industry.  A fun episode where we discuss how wrestlers push it to the limit in the gym, know how to bring fun to the stage and are amaizing individuals to have in a wedding!  Enjoy the show....

Welcome back to another minisode!  Another update for upcoming episodes and what is up with the show!  I give a huge shout out to my listeners and let you know how much  I appreciate you.  Enjoy the show!

Chris Reed has come to the show to discuss a lot of topics.  Many people have asked questions on Facebook and he has offered to answer them!  We discuss high protein diets, misconceptions of what works based upon poor documentation, further understanding of how to recover from a cut and go into maintenance, and reverse dieting.  So many topics to describe here!  Enjoy the show....

Minisode #6 is here.  Time for another update on this week's episode, what I've done and what I am looking forward to doing!  Enjoy the show...

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to another episode of twists and turns!  We packed this episode with so much randomness, it should keep you entertained through to the end.  James returns for to discuss video gaming, his injury, his recovery progress, his love for taco bell, working at GNC and a whole lot more.  Strap yourselves in for some fun talk.  Enjoy the show....

Dropping a bonus episode this week!  John Riley returns for episode 26!  Sit back and relax as we discuss John's love for art, night clubs, male dancing and hypertrophy training.  This episode is loaded with tons of stories and inspiration for everybody out there who wants to get into a healthy lifestyle or just simply starting in the gym.  Enjoy the show....

Another update for the podcast and some fun ramblings from me!  Don't forget to check out the live feeds on Facebook or Instagram.  Simply search for Sweat N Iron and you'll find the show.

Episode 25!  I sit down with Brent Potter, Regional Director of Anytime Fitness and discuss running gyms.  Brent has worked for many different gyms, helped build empires and has helped build up an army of personal trainers over the years.  From marketing, to modeling, to running gyms, Brent covers a lot of topics with me and answers questions from listeners on Facebook.  Enjoy the show....

Minisode #4!!!!  Another update between episodes to let you know what has been done and what is to come!  Enjoy the show...

Let's go to Australia!  A place where they might say G'day!  A place where Crocodile Dundee is from!  A place where my friend Stacey lives!  Stacey talks to me about her fatloss Journey.  While everyone has a story to tell, Stacey's is one filled with bitter sweetness due to her choice in receiving gastric bypass surgery.  Some people would call it a shortcut, while others have a totally different outlook.  I not only learned more about the culture of Australia, but also even more about the gastric bypass process and the community of people who live with their choice.  Enjoy the show....

Here is an episode outside of my realm a bit: GI Issues and Mental Health.  Shandra talks to me about the number of issues she has to tackle in order to reach her goals, both in nutrition and fitness.  These issues are things she has had to deal with throughout her life.  In between all of this talk, we chit chat about her podcast, where she lives, and other random stuff.  This episode should be very informative for anyone facing GI issues or mental health issues.  Enjoy the show....

Time for another Minisode!  This episode I talk about the interviews I did over the past weekend!  I also talk a bit about the upcoming post for the week.  I had a facebook live and instragram live stream going on, so I interacted with some guests who joined me too.  While I did spend some time rambling, I also spent a good deal of time professing my gratitude toward my listeners.  The future of this show is looking amazing every week.  Thank you!  Enjoy the show....

Let's go back to competitions.  This time I get input from a married couple who compete and have done it multiple times.  Listen in to get the sides from both Men's competitions and Women's competitions.  It is amazing how people push the limits of their bodies in order to become number 1.  Nicole and David give me a plethora of information that people need to know if they plan on competing.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did doing the interviewing!  Enjoy the show....

Welcome back to another Minisode!  This minisode covers upcoming episodes that I will be posting.  We're going to be posting another episode on competitions (IFBB and NPC).  Still to post: GI issues and going to the gym, story time with John Riley, education time with Chris Reed, and random chats with my friends Larry and Josh.  Still ahead, I am lining up interviews for down the road and have more interviews coming up throughout February.  Want to be on the show?  Have a question?  Know someone who wants to be on?  Reach out to me on the Sweat N Iron Fitness and Nutrition Podcast Facebook Page, or on Instagram @sweatniron.  Enjoy the show....

Confidence!  That is a key to success in everything, including fitness and nutrition.  Amanda talks to me about so much stuff in this episode.  We discuss her pregnancies and giving birth after a hurricane in Louisiana!  We also talk about how easy it is to be hard on yourself because YOU don't like what you see in the mirror every day.  Give this episode a listen and remember something: We are our worst critics, so cut yourself some slack and think happy thoughts...work on being positive.

Time for a minisode.  I'm introducing these as a filler between episodes to keep you guys updated!  Who have I interviewed, what's going to be posted, what's happening, how am I doing?  If you want to listen to me ramble, give it a listen.  If you want some useful updates, give it a listen!  How about you just listen?  Head on over to the facebook page Sweat N Iron Fitness and Nutrition Podcast to watch my minisodes LIVE every Wednesday evening 7pm Central time!

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!

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.