The Boom Boom Performance Podcast

Welcome to another episode of The Tailored Life Podcast! Today, Cody is doing a Q&A with hot-topic questions. You will learn how to adjust the calories and set up macronutrient numbers for different people such as someone who is just starting their fitness journey and wants to eat accordingly, what sodium cycling is and the benefits of sodium for the body, and Cody's perspective on training with machines vs. free weights. The first half of the episode is dedicated to life updates. Cody shares news on his fitness journey, the habits he has been implementing to gain a pro-card, YouTube updates, and what is changing about his company's partnerships. Tune in to enjoy the whole episode! Timestamps [05:53] - Life updates (YouTube, pro-card, and partnerships) [24:02] - What is sodium cycling, and how it can benefit you; [31:16] - Setting calories and macros for different clients; [41:58] - Free weights vs. machines and training frequency; [48:33] - Top #3 guests of the podcast. Join The Tailored Life Dis

Today's guest is an American professional bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and life coach who spent two decades of his life becoming one of the top 10 best bodybuilders in the entire world! Steve Kuclo is the guest today, and we dive deep into his story, pulling out all the lessons, the struggles, and the victories. Steve shares how he maintained a successful bodybuilding career over 20 years and how he transitioned from a professional bodybuilding athlete to a successful entrepreneur. Steve also gives his perspective on the bodybuilding scene nowadays and how social media has made everything easier for fitness enthusiasts. He also talks about how he teaches his clients to be more intentional, have more accountability, and overcome different obstacles. Tune in!

If you are seeking inspiration or transformation, this episode is for you! Cody welcomes Brandon Clarke, one of his clients and co-workers, to talk about his fat loss journey. Brandon's journey started with him being aware that something needed to change. Suffering from some health issues, his body was fighting to maintain itself functional but, at the same time, fighting for recovery. Brandon shares what inspired him to change, what is the hardest thing about making this decision, and his biggest takeaways after losing 80+ lbs. Creating confidence and quitting the victim mentality were also fundamental factors in this life transformation.

Reverse dieting is an important process when it comes to body recomposition. Essentially, it's a phase when you slowly increase calorie intake after going through a long diet phase. This method helps you not gain weight so fast after the caloric restriction. It also allows the metabolism to readapt. In this episode, Cody dives deep into this topic, sharing his five most relevant tips to reverse diet properly. These habits are things Cody is currently doing after stepping on stage.  Although generally used by bodybuilders and athletes, reverse dieting is also recommended for everyone who has finished a calorie regimen and wants to transition to a maintenance or building phase smoothly and efficiently. Timestamps [13:55] - Introduction: what is reverse dieting? [19:29] - Have a plan in place; [25:47] - Don't stock up on your favorite treats; [35:26] - Focus on the foods you're already eating; [43:57] - Prioritize health and stress management; [54:18] - Keep your cardio in check. Join The Tailored Li

Welcome to another episode of The Tailored Life Podcast. Today, Cody welcomes Austin Stout to discuss gut health and the correlation between gut health issues and physique development. Austin is a Physique Coach and Educator who helps athletes get on stage without wrecking their gut or hormone health. Austin also helps coaches become more well-versed with the science behind gut and hormone Health.  Learn how to identify the causes and symptoms of poor gut health, how to go implement lifestyle changes to improve gut health, and what are some of the most important tests to take in order to discover potential issues. Austin explains that high levels of stress and a poor diet are big contributors to gut health problems. Other factors that impact gut health are food sensitivities, caloric deficit/fat loss diets, and birth control. Tune in to learn more!  Timestamps [01:20] - Austin's first steps in his career; [11:00] - How Austin first assesses his clients; [19:59] - Important gut health tests to take; [22:56

Creating strong and engaging content on social media has probably become one of the most important things for those working as online fitness professionals. It's a great way to deliver your message, show your expertise, and attract paying clients. Everyone is on social media nowadays and looking online for the problems they are trying to solve. But what are the best practices when it comes to creating engaging content? In this episode, Enrico Incarnati will tell you everything you need to know to use social media as a tool for your brand. How to make the algorithm your best friend, find the most relevant platform for you and your services, and talk to the right audience are just a few topics covered during the conversation. About Enrico: Enrico Incarnati is a Social Media and Content Creation Strategist who helps fitness professionals create better content across all platforms to help them not only attract the right type of audience – but maximize the value they provide in their content AND actually have

How to turn pro at anything you do: There are seasons in life when it is important to take an inventory of everything that is working and everything that is not.  When we look at different aspects of life, such as faith, fitness, or family, it is important to ask ourselves: “What am I doing daily to become a pro in my relationship with all these areas?” Besides assessing everything, it is also essential to take action. And that is what you are going to learn in today's episode. Once you assess everything, decide to change, and start tracking your actions to optimize your life, you will start doing what is required to become a pro.

Welcome to another Q&A! Today, Cody dives deep into how an individual can start and maintain a weight loss journey, how to best handle all the “side effects” of a cutting phase, and how to battle weight loss resistance.  During a weight loss phase, the body goes through a variety of changes, and these changes can have significant effects on how the person feels in their everyday life. Productivity, energy levels, and even performance in the gym can suffer. Tune in to learn more about this topic and much more! If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like or benefit from it. Thank you! Timestamps [3:26] - How to keep mental focus during work when in a cut? [21:25] - Difference in leanness between Cody's last photoshoot and now; [30:20] - Eliminating body fat in a realistic timeline; [37:16] - Is weight loss resistance a real thing? Join The Tailored Life Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/y64smHRrgk Related Links

In this episode, we welcome Coaching Educator, J3U Founder, and IFBB Pro John Jewett. John explains more about powerlifting, how we can use powerlifting teachings in bodybuilding, and how to know which strategies/exercises work best for your body type in order to get some serious gains. We also debate the differences between an individual who just started training and someone who is a more advanced lifter and has been training for a long time. There are a few variables, based on science, worth knowing. John also highlights the benefits of applying science data to your daily program.  Gathering knowledge and seeing what new studies are saying can help you have better insights -- inside and outside the gym -- to know what is working and what is not. Tune in to learn more! Timestamps [05:25] - John's background; [15:34] - How to combine powerlifting and bodybuilding; [30:10] - How to know which exercises work for you; [40:49] - When to start applying science data into your daily program; [55:45] - How coache

This coaching series episode covers: Mechanical Tension: How Muscle Literally Grows Form and Proper Technique: How We Ensure To Properly Target The Intended Stimulus RIR/Effort: The Actual Gauge Which Determines The Stimulus’ Significant Enough To Maximize Mechanical Tension Volume: How We Program and Track The Total Amount Of Applied Stimulus Progression/Standardization: Double Progression Method, Range of Motion, Load or Reps, Total Weekly Sets Per Muscle Intensification Techniques: Once We’ve Maximized Our Tolerable Weekly Volume, We Intensify Exercises Ready to transform your physique with science-backed training principles? Cody guides you through the complexities of muscle growth and body composition, emphasizing the paramount role of mechanical tension for hypertrophy. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, you'll discover how proper form, technique, and attention to muscle-specific tension can revolutionize your workouts.  Cody debunks the misconception that merely moving a

Today’s episode dives into the science and what research says about: Building muscle while eating at maintenance; Monitoring glucose; Collagen supplementation. Collagen has several benefits for the human body, and supplementing your diet with collagen might benefit training performance. Dr. Brandon explains that collagen is helpful for the tendons, making them thicker and stronger.  Blood glucose monitoring is also essential for the active individual, especially if this individual has a diet rich in carbohydrates and wants to optimize their intake to feel more energetic. When it comes to muscle growth, it is important to say that every person is unique, and what works for a beginner might not work for an advanced lifter. Dr. Brandon unpacks the best strategies to build muscle and gain strength in both scenarios: eating at maintenance and eating at a caloric surplus. Tune in to learn more! Timestamps [04:31] - Dr. Brandon talks about his current running plan; [10:50] - Research on collagen supplementation

Welcome to another Q&A episode!  Cody talks about different and applicable strategies if you are navigating a cutting phase, a bulking phase, or only want to know more about how to get an above-average physique! Learn how to control hunger if you are cutting calories but still go to bed feeling hungry, how to calculate protein intake when trying to build muscle, how to be aware of sugar intake when consuming fruits, and much more! If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like or benefit from it. Thank you! Timestamps [3:31] - What does masculinity mean to you? [15:56] - What if I have already hit my macros but am too hungry to fall asleep? [21:58] - Controlling sugar in a cut; [29:59] - Is it necessary to increase protein intake when building muscle? [38:29] - Balancing daily steps and lifting 6x week; [40:30] - Is my current training program on my app? [44:09] - Do I still take on new clients? [46:23] - Biggest changes during prep. Join The Tailore

In this Q&A, we dive deep into multiple topics, from the best tips to start your day all the way to maintaining muscle mass during a cutting phase. Learn how to calculate your maintenance calories to decide whether you should start eating more or less depending on your goals, how to become a better, more informed personal trainer or coach (tons of resources mentioned in the episode), Cody's current morning routine, and the benefits of progressive overload + training with intensity if you are on a low-calorie diet. If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like or benefit from it. Thank you! Timestamps [05:56] - Calculating maintenance calories + losing weight while eating at maintenance; [15:52] - Best resources to become a better fitness or nutrition coach; [22:25] - Cody's morning routine; [32:22] - Benefits of training hard during a cutting phase. Join The Tailored Life Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/y64smHRrgk Episode Resources TDEE

Have you ever wondered if the program provided by your trainer is the right one for you and your goals? Or how frequently do you need to do cardio to lose fat? In this Q&A, Cody answers these questions simply and effectively! He also shares insightful tips when it comes to hiring team members and assistant coaches and the best ways to navigate mood swings and fatigue during competition prep. Tune in to learn more about these topics! If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like or benefit from it. Thank you! Timestamps [13:15] - How do I know my current personal trainer's program is right for me? [20:05] - Best way to handle fatigue and mood swings during prep; [29:10] - Best advice for hiring assistant coaches; [41:35] - Exact cardio plan to get lean. Join The Tailored Life Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/y64smHRrgk Related Links

Max Coleman is a Researcher, Trainer, and content creator who recently published a study that showed deloads are probably a waste of time… Which defies so much of what we’ve all believed for DECADES in the training industry. Because of that, we had to get him on to discuss his study and learn more about deloads as a whole! Max dives deep into the importance and fundamentals of deloads. Deloads are periods when an individual takes a break from exercising. But what is the right way to do it? Is it more beneficial to take a whole week off or just reduce the training volume temporarily? Can every lifter benefit from deloads? Tune in to learn the answers to these and other questions! Timestamps [04:00] - Who is Max Coleman? [11:31] - Max's perspective on the data provided by research; [21:34] - Explaining the study: gaining more by doing less; [30:39] - What were the goals of this research; [39:45] - Deloads might not be needed for every lifter; [52:41] - How Max's research connects with other types of res

In today's Q&A episode, we dive deep into Cody's contest prep and other topics to help you reach an above-average physique! Learn more about the importance of pre-workout and post-workout meals, the psychological benefits of consuming carbohydrates before your training sessions, tips to help you navigate a body recomposition phase (losing fat while maintaining muscle), and how to take better care of your joints as you become an advanced lifter.  If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like or benefit from it. Thank you! Timestamps [2:46] - Cody shares more about his contest prep & supplements; [16:55] - How is Cody's motivation; [21:09] - Coaching, tattoos on stage, and upcoming competitions;  [23:36] - What is the next challenge after competing? [31:07] - Pre-workout and post-workout meals; [40:04] - How to approach a body recomposition (high reps vs. heavy weights). Join The Tailored Life Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/y64smH

Steve is the Founder of Revive Stronger – a Coaching Company and Education Based Content (Podcast, Youtube, and Social Media). He is both an athlete, placing second at the WNBF World Finals, and a coach, helping lifestyle athletes and competitive physique athletes just like him.  Steve is also an expert at implementing new fundamentals and strategies based on new research in his coaching practice.  Today, we dive deep into what the new studies have been saying about training volume, training to failure, the importance of deloads, and how Steve gathers all this information to apply to his coaching methodology for the everyday individual. Tune in! Timestamps [8:15] - How Steve applies new research into his coaching practice; [18:19] - Including your intuition into your training; [24:04] - Technique over volume; [29:14] - Different approaches to exercising; [38:11] - Are deloads pointless? [45:08] - Periodization vs. programming for hypertrophy; [49:05] - What research says about training to failure; [57:53] - P

In today's Q&A episode, Cody covers topics on nutrition, training, and building a coaching business. You will learn more about training frequency, different strategies when it comes to training volume and intensity (weight, sets, and reps), how to structure diet breaks during a fat-loss phase to keep making progress, and tips to start a coaching business, plus standing out as a respectable coach.  If you love this podcast, please do us a favor and share this episode with anyone you think would like or benefit from it. Thank you! Timestamps [2:08] - Intro: how do you behave around greatness? [13:13] - The ideal training frequency, volume, and intensity; [28:38]- How to better structure a fat loss phase; [37:32] - Cody's experience in building a fitness business; [49:00] - Best advice for standing out in the coaching industry. Join The Tailored Life Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/y64smHRrgk Related Links

In this episode, we connect with Nick Surface. Nick is the co-host of The Impossible Life Podcast, and today, he shares a great deal of knowledge on several topics. Learn how to create a life vision that will make you feel excited to wake up every day - and how to be consistent with this vision, how to embrace gratitude, how to be dedicated to every area of life, and how to take good lessons out of bad experiences. Nick explains that having a vision and goals you want to achieve is the first step to having a meaningful life. With a background of depression and alcohol addiction, Nick learned to stop living life on autopilot. He started to dream bigger and see different possibilities in life, and today, he helps others do the same. Tune in! Timestamps [3:46] - Nick Surface's background; [14:31] - What you're motivated by will make all the difference; [23:12] - How to be consistent and keep showing up every day; [40:04] - Leaders anticipate, losers react; [45:26] - How to shift your perspective and take

In today's episode, we dive deep into how hormones can impact our goals, whether it is losing excessive fat or gaining lean muscle. We all know that in order to achieve fitness results, we can't focus only on exercise and diet and neglect all other things. It goes beyond that. Hormones play a crucial part when it comes to body composition, health, and performance, and throughout this episode, you will learn exactly how to optimize each one of them and how to take your fitness to the next level. Timestamps [01:31] - People take hormones for different reasons; [04:31] - Why hormones play an important role in our health; [13:21] - Introduction: highlighting each hormone; [20:58] - The role of insulin in fat loss and muscle growth; [30:53] - Cortisol's impact on body composition; [40:01] - Testosterone is a key hormone for muscle growth; [49:49] - Understanding leptin and ghrelin (the hunger hormones); [56:14] - The relevance of estrogen and progesterone; [01:00:41] - Growth Hormone (GH) overview; [01