Muscle, Mindset, & Meal Prep

Poor form can destroy your joints and derail your progress. But it can be hard to know how to correct your exercise execution if you're not sure where you're going wrong. In this episode of the podcast, discover the best way to self-assess and improve your exercise technique.   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access the free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

This episode of the podcast is an interview recorded for the Shane Walsh Podcast, In it, we discussed a number of different topics from motivations, to cheat days, dealing with insecurities, and celebrity endorsements.   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access the free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

If you train early in the morning, how should you approach your pre-workout nutrition? Should you train fasted or aim to consume some calories? If so, what should you have? Discover the answers to those questions and more in this episode of the podcast.   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access the free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

PCOS can impact your health in a number of different ways. And in certain instances, it can cause a significant reduction in metabolism, which could make weight loss significantly more challenging. In this podcast, you'll discover what the research says about the potential impacts on your metabolic rate, if you have PCOS.   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access the free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

Think calorie deficit and you might automatically think calorie tracking. Think calorie tracking and you might think boring, restrictive, and unappealing. If that's your thought process, listen in to this episode of the podcast and discover non-tracking methods of creating a calorie deficit.   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access the free calorie calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

6 episodes of this week's podcast in one: * Keeping Mind And Body On Track In Lockdown (00:56) * Is Calorie Cycling Beneficial For Fat Loss? (24:25) * Understanding Resistance Profiles (35:18) * The Growth Of Iron Paradise Fitness (54:33) * Rapid Fat Loss Without Muscle Loss (01:44:10) * The Best Way To Train If You're Not Making Gains (01:59:06) To connect on Instagram go here: @iron_paradise_fitness

Not being able to build muscle can be frustrating. Especially when you train your hardest with each workout. In this podcast you'll discover the best way to kickstart your gains and start making progress..   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access more free content: ironparadisefitness.com

Can you lose fat quickly without losing muscle? Or is it inevitable that you need to sacrifice some gains in order to see the definition you want? Listen in to this episode of the podcast to find out.   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access more free content: ironparadisefitness.com

In this episode of the podcast, I'm interviewed by Ross Gilmour of The Better Body Collective. We discussed my transition into the fitness industry and how I began to build Iron Paradise Fitness. If you want to know more about my back story and how I got started, listen in.   Join my free Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/ Access more free content: ironparadisefitness.com Connect with Ross and The Better Body Collective: instagram.com/coachrossgilmour

Resistance profiles and strength curves might seem like complicated concepts that bear no relation to your training or progress. But they do. And in this episode of the podcast you'll find out why. More importantly, you'll learn how to incorporate the ideas into your training.   And to access the free Facebook Group, go here: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/

Could calorie cycling speed up your rate of fat loss, or is it more nutrition complexity you could do without? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover the pros and cons of calorie cycling and why you may (or may not) want to give it a try.   And to access the free online calorie calculator, go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator  

Keeping your mindset in a good place and staying on track with your fitness goals can be tough in the current climate. In this podcast, discover how I'm doing it and how to keep your ambitions on track. And access the free Facebook Group, The Iron Paradise, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/

6 episodes of this week's podcast in one: * Forming Healthy Habits (00:56) * How To Train For Your First Pull Up At Home (28:21) * Why You Don't Need To Deadlift From The Floor (46:45) * Progressive Overload With Home Workouts (01:02:20) * Are Macros The Answer? (01:19:30) * How Big Should Your Calorie Deficit Be? (01:33:30) To connect on Instagram go here: @iron_paradise_fitness

If a calorie deficit is essential for fat loss, how big should the deficit be? Can it be too big, or too small? Is there a "goldilocks" of deficits? Discover the answer to these questions in this episode of the podcast. And access the free online calorie calculator, go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

Do you need to focus more attention on macros in order to lose weight, build muscle, and achieve your goals? Or is it just more hassle than is necessary? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover the answers you've been looking for. And access the free online calorie calculator, go here: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator

Can you achieve progressive overload while training from home and with limited equipment? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover how to manipulate the principles of building muscle and continue to make gains at home. And to join The Iron Paradise Facebook Group, go here: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/

Many people have an unnecessary obsession with deadlifting from the floor. Especially if the goal is to build muscle.   In fact, in some cases it could be an inferior exercise and potentially dangerous if it exceeds your capability.   To further explain, I recorded this podcast to help you determine if this is an exercise you need in your training programme. And to join The Iron Paradise Facebook Group go to: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/

How do you progress to your first pull up if you can only workout and home and you don't have access to pull up equipment? Sounds tricky, right? Well, in this episode of the podcast you'll discover practical solutions for achieving your first pull up, even with limited home workout equipment. And to join The Iron Paradise Facebook Group go to: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/

Forming healthy habits and breaking bad ones can be difficult. It's not as mathematical as a calorie deficit, which makes implementing positive change, a challenge. In this podcast, you'll discover practical solutions that will allow you to begin forming good habits. And to join The Iron Paradise Facebook Group go to: facebook.com/groups/2481049292137322/

6 episodes of this week's podcast in one: * Tempos For Muscle Gain (00:56) * 5 Common Mindset Mistakes (28:29) * Quarantine And Mental Health (51:25) * 7 Things I've Learned About Home Workouts (58:12) * Changing Fitness Goals During Lockdown (01:11:54) * Beginner Home Workouts (01:39:06) * High Protein Diets And Muscle Gain (02:04:00) To connect on Instagram go here: @iron_paradise_fitness