Muscle, Mindset, & Meal Prep

In this episode CrossFit Games Champion and one of the fittest men on Earth, Jason Khalipa takes about the mindset concept he calls the AMRAP mentality. If you want to know what it takes to build the mindset of a top level athlete and how that could transform not just your own health and fitness, but your life too, then tune in. You can't afford to miss this one...  

We all want to lose a little extra body fat and look good at the end of the process. But is is actually possible to do that and build muscle at the same time? Listen in to episode 52 of the podcast to see if you can really achieve the body transformation heaven and do everything at the same time. And to join the the FREE 5 Day Challenge find me on social media here: Facebook Instagram

This week the podcast is dedicated to some hot topics of the week from social media. Vegan Protein sources (in particular protein powders) - How to make sure you're getting the nutrients you need. BCAA's vs EAA's - What are they and are they worth bothering with? How to build muscle if you're thing - Strategies for building muscle if you're starting out and struggling to put on weight. Cortisol (the stress hormone) - Is it preventing your fat loss? Tune in to get all the answers. And click here to download the FREE eBook on how to set up your nutrition plan. Or visit www.ironparadisefitness.com/ebook

In this episode of the podcast it's time to bust some more myths...  Listen in and find out why cardio isn’t essential for fat loss. And why you don’t need to hang with the cardio bunnies to get lean and be healthy. All will be revealed in the 50th episode of the show. And to download your free copy of the 7 Steps to Correct Your Nutrition Plan eBook, all you need to do is click here.

Is missing a workout something you should be concerned about? Should you change up your schedule, switch your diet around, or maybe something different? Listen in to today's episode of the podcast and let me talk you through whether you should "lose your shit" or simply "not give a shit" about the one that got away...   And to download your free copy of the 7 Steps to Correct Your Nutrition Plan eBook, click here.

Are you too comfortable? Are you shying away from what feels uncomfortable even though it's the exact thing you need to do? Are you fearful of telling people what your goals are? Fearful of what they will say if you fail (again)... Whether you're fearful of going to the gym and having people judge you, or you're living in fear that you'll fail again, then STOP... Stop right now. Listen in to this episode of the podcast to find out why being too comfortable is holding you back. To enquire about online coaching click here. And to join my free 5 Day Lean Life Challenge click here.

Fat loss is hard. Let's not dress it up The principle is pretty simple... Make sure you're in a calorie deficit and then let time do its thing. But the reality of actually making that happen is not easy to say the least. So why the hell are you making it EVEN MORE difficult on yourself? I want you to stop right now and break that loop. Let me talk you through the 5 fat loss mistakes you need to STOP right now. To enquire about online coaching click here. And to join my free 5 Day Lean Life Challenge click here.

Are carbs making you fat? Should you join the keto bandwagon and cut them out of your diet altogether? Well if you believe the marketing hype then you might thing it's the best option.   But in reality, carbs are not the devil and they are not destroying your fat loss goals.   Tune in to this episode to find out exactly why. And also get the simple, honest advice you need to take real actionable steps in the right direction.   And if you want to join the next Lean Life Start Up Free 5 Day Challenge to kick start your fat loss and be in with the chance of winning 12 weeks of free coaching then secure your spot by clicking here (if you're listening on iTunes). Or by visiting my Instagram profile (@iron_paradise_fitness).   The challenge starts on the 30th April...

Injuries can be really demotivating. You're progressing well with your lifts and well on track with your fat loss programme, but this injury has thrown things off. Just when you thought you were making headway, you've been derailed! So in this episode of the podcast I'm going to give you my complete guide to injury prevention as well as give you some top tips on how to deal with the situation if it ever arises. And to grab a copy of the 'Live Leaner At Work Cheat Sheet' click here.  If you'd like a copy of the free '7 Steps to Correct Your Nutrition Plan' eBook then click here.  And if you'd like to get on the waiting list for the next free 5 Day Challenge then click here.

Have you ever wondered how frequently you should train a particular body part? Should you opt for the traditional "bro split" of chest day, back day, shoulder day, etc and hit those body parts once a week?    Or should you aim to hit body parts more than once every 7 days?   In this episode of the podcast I'm going to give you the answers to all those questions, and more.   So let's dive right in.   And if you want to join the 5 Day Challenge mentioned in the show then click this link to sign up for free.

In this week's episode of the podcast I'm interviewing Nichola Ludlam-Raine, registered dietician and regular expert appearing on BBC News, ITV, and Channel 4. We talk about the concept of calorie awareness and how it can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle and reduce fat without counting calories. For more information about Nic's click here to visit her website. And to grab a copy of the 'Live Leaner At Work Cheat Sheet' click here. 

Often, people do one of two things when they finish a fat loss phase.   Either they continue with their lower calorie diet as they're living in fear of putting the weight back on. Or they just make up for lost time and eat a ton of food.   But over the course of this podcast, I want to show you that this need not be the case. A properly managed reverse diet can have you increasing calories and maintaining that lean physique at the same time.   So listen in to my 4 Steps to Mastering a Reverse Diet. If you want to download the FREE LIVE LEANER AT WORK Cheat Sheet then just click  here.

There is an age old debate in the fitness world. Are free weights better than machines for building muscle? Do you build more muscle with free weight exercises vs their machine counterparts? Or is it the case that things aren't as black and white as you'd kinda hoped they were? In this episode of the podcast I'm going to talk you about why you need to get away from the good vs bad mentality and think about everything as tools in the toolbox that you can use and leverage to achieve your goals. By the end of this podcast, I want you to shift your thinking from free weights and machines being like Batman vs Bane and more like Batman's Utility Belt. For more information about the Lean Life Blueprint online coaching programme, click here.

According to recent articles in Women's Health and the New York Times calories don't matter! Yes. That's right. Apparently new research shows that it's all about food quality and calories make zero difference. Having looked at the articles and the research there seems to be some lazy journalism at play. So in this podcast you'll get the real, honest truth! If you want to download the FREE LIVE LEANER AT WORK Cheat Sheet then click here. And if you want to check out the articles and research, click the links below... Women's Health New York Times Research Study

Starting an exercise programme is one thing, but making sure that what you're doing is truly effective can be a bit of a minefield. And without the right guidance you can spend years going in the wrong direction. In this episode of the podcast you're going to get the 4 Iron Paradise Fitness rules of effective exercise. Set your training up with these guidelines in mind and you won't go wrong. So listen in and get ready to take your training to the next level. And for more information about online coaching and to book your free consultation, just click here.

Sometimes you have to take risks to achieve what you want in life. And that's why I've made the biggest decision of my 36 years on this planet. I'm going all in on my passion and what matters most to me. And more importantly, I want you to take inspiration from my story and make the decision to take control of your life and take that positive step forward. So listen in and get ready to change your life. For more online coaching information and to book your free transformation consultation, just click here.

Is creatine a supplement worth taking? Out of all the supplements on the market could this actually be one of the few that brings you some results? In this episode of the podcast we're delving into the detail to answer those questions and more. And if you want to dig a little deeper into the research referenced in the podcast just click this link for an article with all the information you need. For more information on the 90 day transformation programme and to book your free consultation, just click here.

Want to know how to stop those cravings that are making your life miserable? Is binging on biscuits and chocolate ruining your diet and destroying your progress? Well in this episode of the podcast you're going to get the practical advice you need to make those feelings a thing of the past. And if you're serious about making a positive change in your life and in your fitness then click here to find out more out my 90 day transformation programme. >> http://www.ironparadisefitness.com/online-coaching 

Do you need to eat a certain number of times per day in order to burn fat effectively? Will smaller, more infrequent meals stoke up the metabolism and have you burning fat all day? Or is that all myth? Well in this episode of the podcast those questions are getting answered. So tune in and to see if meal frequency is the key to unlocking your fat loss goals. And if you're serious about making a positive change in your life and in your fitness then click here to find out more out my 90 day transformation programme.  

Should you care about the so-called Anabolic Window? Do you even know what it is? Well in this episode of the podcast those questions are getting answered. So tune in and see if the Anabolic Window is a myth, over-hyped, or something that can take your post workout nutrition to the next level. And if you're serious about making a positive change in your life and in your fitness then click here to find out more out my 90 day transformation programme. And if you want to check out the article mentioned in the podcast that contains more information and links to the research, then click here.