The C3Method Podcast

1701 - Training - Should You Wear Wrist Wraps When Performing Bench Press?

Do you have wrist pain when performing pressing movements?  Or do you struggle to feel stable in your wrists?  Or have you seen people wearing wraps around their wrists and have wondered, "What are those?".  In today's podcast we discuss what purpose wrist wraps provide and whether or not YOU would benefit from using them!

1700 - Nutrition - The Importance of Digestibility in Food Selection

Do you want to eat healthy but you don't like the way you feel?  Do you often feel bloated, gassy, low energy, a general sense of fatigue?  Eating healthy isn't defined by WHAT you eat!  Find foods that match your needs, your preferences, and then learn how to control the portions and macronutrient balance.  Eat healthy in the way that best FITS YOU!!!

1699 - Q&A - How Can I Manage Feeling Nervous?

Do you have a big workout coming up?  Or a competition?  Or something outside of the gym... a business meeting, an interview?  If so, you're likely feeling nervous.  Feeling nervous can be a scary, overwhelming feeling, it can be a feeling that we overly focus on trying to get rid of... but, being nervous is normal!!!  Listen to today's podcast to learn how to be successful WHILE being nervous!

1698 - Mindset - When Is ”Good Enough” Okay?

If you have an all or nothing mindset most things in your life are going to get... nothing!  You only have one "all" to give, so everything else, gets nothing!  You need to either understand and accept the consequences of everything else receiving "nothing" or you need to learn how to manage "good enough" to ensure you have both a successful AND a balanced life!

1697 - Training - The Importance of Missing a Workout

If you truly want to make the most progress possible... would you ever miss a workout?  Probably not!  You likely place a high importance on never missing your workouts.  BUT!  There is an element of progress that is EQUALLY as important as your training!!!  Listen in to learn what it is!!!

1696 - Nutrition – Changing Calories Without Changing Meal Sizes

Do you need to reduce your calories but you don't want to have to eat EVEN less than you are now?!  Do you need to increase your calories but you don't want to have to eat EVEN more than you are now?!  In today's podcast we discuss how you can change the calories of your meals WITHOUT changing the size of your meals!!!  Pretty interesting!!!

1695 - Q&A - Collagen Protein Supplements

Should you use collagen protein supplements?  Are they worth the cost?  What exactly do they do?  In today's podcast we discuss collagen protein supplements and how they different from muscle building protein supplements!

1694 - Mindset - You’re Always Going to Be Tired, Do It Anyhow!

If you're alive, you're likely also... tired haha.  Being "too tired" is one of the most common reasons why people don't make better decisions.  "I was too tired to cook"... "I was too tired to workout"... "I was too tired..."  We've all heard it, and, likely, we've all said it!  Being tired IS A REAL CHALLENGE to living your best life, but, it is a challenge we can overcome!!!

1693 - Training - What The Best Focus on the Most

If you want to be your best it's helpful to learn from "the best"!  What do the people who are the best at what they do focus on the most?  The best aesthetic athletes, the best strength athletes, the best at whatever they do... what do they focus on the most?  Listen in to find out!!! 

1692 - Nutrition - Helpful Nutrition-Based Supplements

In today's podcast we discuss 5 commonly recommended supplements to help with "every day" issues such as digestion, energy, and more!

1691 - Q&A - What is the Best Head Position for Squat and Deadlift?

Should you keep your head up when you squat and deadlift?  You may have heard that advice but is that the best advice for YOU???  In today's podcast we discuss how to know what head position is best for you given your individual body type!!!

1690 - Mindset - Maintaining Healthy Expectations

Are you expecting too much of yourself?  Are you expecting enough???  Managing healthy self-expectations can be mentally challenging!  You can teeter between feeling too harsh on yourself, mentally beating yourself up, but then fearful you aren't pushing yourself hard enough, allowing yourself to be lazy and too slow with progress.  Finding a healthy balance can be very challenging!!!  In today's podcast we discuss this struggle and give perspective for how to better find and sustain that balance!

1689 - Training - 5 Tips to Level Up - Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced

Do you feel plateaued in your progress?  Do you have time / energy to deep dive into your approach to try to get to the next level of success?  In today's podcast we discuss 5 tips for how you can "level up" and make that next step of progress!!!

1688 - Nutrition - Quick Weight Loss Followed by a Plateau... What Now?

Have you started to eat healthier and at first experienced motivating weight loss... but now your weight has plateaued?  In today's podcast we discuss why that plateau happens and what you can adjust to continue to see greater fat loss!!!

1687 - Q&A - Why Programs Written By Pros May Not Work The Way You Expect

If you have a program written by a professional whether it's an aesthetic, strength, or sport professional... will that program work the same for you as it did for them?  Even if they're the best at what they do, is their program what's best for you?

1686 - Mindset - A Different Perspective on Success

To be successful in your goals, should you go "all in"?  Is it best to make your goal your single focus?  Is that the only way to be successful?  In today's podcast we discuss the difference between the cultural approach towards and definition of success compared to what most people would truly want success to be!

1685 - Training - Are You Over-Fat or Under-Muscled?

Do you want to look leaner?  Have you dieted and tried to lose body fat but you never seem to have the muscled appearance you want?  In today's podcast we discuss the concept of knowing if you should focus on fat loss OR gaining muscle in order to appear leaner!!!  Some people are actually under-muscled, not over-fat, which is why they struggle to achieve the results they want!

1684 - Nutrition - Meal Prep Services

Do you want to reduce stress related to healthy eating?  Streamline your shopping, cooking, and clean up process?  Are you considering using a meal prep service?  In today's podcast we discuss the benefits of meal prep services and why Brutal Iron Gym has recently paired with 212 Meal Prep services!!!  Super excited to offer the benefits to our members!!!

1683 - Q&A – Example of a Weekly Journal Communication with an Online Client

Want to know what information we cover with our online clients in their weekly journals?  Everything and anything!!!  Whatever they want to ask, we answer it!  In today's podcast we read through and discuss a recent online client journal entry covering everything from training, nutrition, lifestyle habits, and much more!!!

1682 – Mindset – Mental Health Issues Related to Living a Healthier Lifestyle – Part 2

Do you struggle with negative self-talk?  Low self-esteem?  Depression?  If you struggle with these and any other common mental health issues you also likely struggle with implementing healthy eating and exercise into your daily life.  In today's podcast we discuss these issues and more and what we can do to help overcome them in order to live our best life!