Cast Iron Workouts Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode Coach Darrell discusses his revival of coaching youth athletes. He recently started classes with split age groups of 9 to 12 year olds and 13 to 17 year olds. Also, an updated status and reminder of "the check list". Dalton is killing it lately, by the way. Lastly, Mike is out of shape.
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Coach Darrell talks about a new point system to keep you motivated and engaged during the usual downtime of the fall season.
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This episode is a somber one. Darrell and Mike catch up and show's discussion flows into persistence and perseverance. Darrell and his family recently experienced the loss of their family dog, Cash. Cash lived through many important and pivotal points in Darrell, Tara and Daton's lives. Darrell reminisces these moments as he shares them with us. We love you, Cash!
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
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🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
Darrell and Mike catch up on this episode. Darrell also talks about things to come for the Cast Iron fans and community. Pretty soon we're going to take the camera out of the gym and get into the kitchen. In the near future we're going to do recipe walk throughs from Darrell's kitchen. Expect future videos to include main dish meal prep, side recipes and everything in between like spices and kitchen tools!
Special guest Alicia Carrillo joins the show and talks about her experience as a nutrition client of Darrell. She offers great insight on how what her nutrition goals have been and how following Darrell's coaching with nutrition has effected her.
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
In this week's episode Darrell and Reece discuss what it's like to train as an athlete. Reece is perfect for this convo since he's fresh out of playing college football. Themes include lessons learned and how knowledge gained carries through today. This is a great episode for all levels athletes up to the college level.
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
We all love the labels we identify with that remind us of our success. Coach Darrell explains how this is great, but don't let those labels limit us. He encourages us to be dynamic and get out of our fitness comfort zones.
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
Darrell's long time friend Izy joins the podcast and talks about gymnastics. Izy has is a former gymnast competitor and current coach. Coach D and Izy talk about gymnastic training as it is today and drop a few stories from memory lane. Izy is awesome. Enjoy this episode!
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
In this episode we have very special guest Reece Backman. Reece has trained with Darrell since back around 2014 as a high school student. Since then Reece's personal journey has evolved from college football player to graduate degree master of athletic training and works in the industrial workplace setting.
In this episode the guys talk about Memorial Day and the legendary workout it is associated with "Murph". We also get a Rachel Update; exciting news for her! And finally Darrell and Mike talk a little bit about early observations as things start to open up more and we approach post pandemic life.
Darrell and Mike put out a general request for Cast Iron and their personal community to reach out with any questions about health, fitness and of course, nutrition. Mike reads off the Q's and Darrell shoots off with the answers. Thank God for the members it wasn't the other way around.
This is a recorded nutrition seminar Coach Darrell Lutz hosted for members of WIT Barbell & Fitness. Coach D goes through a few basics on the intro, but the bulk of this discussion was focused on questions members had about nutrition and fitness. Enjoy!
If you have any questions of your own please drop them here in the comments!
Coach Darrell talks to Mike about what happens to your body during training and the different feelings and experiences people observe when they train. Some days are harder built than others... and remember, your body has to repair...
This round is dedicated to talking about Abs! Coach Darrell gives takes on the best strategies to get the ever so desired Abs!
In this episode Coach Darrell talks about how we can manage & overcome things that are thought to go hand and hand with aging, but don't have to. Mike joins him in this episode and coincidentally, Mike feel like he's getting old.
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
Everybody gets called out in this episode. Who really wants to change and who really listens to advise? Darrell lays out some tough pills to swallow for most people when it comes to their health and fitness. And Rachel's back!!!
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
In this episode of Cast Iron, Mike and Darrell catch up on their progress and discuss the importance of enjoying what you're doing when you workout. The benefits really come when it's not a hassle and you don't hate working out. Find your fun and get after it!
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
The father and son spin-off is back as baseball season sets to begin. Better late than never, we filmed this one the day before the "big game." Along with Mike in the background Darrell and Dalton chat about the state of the trading card industry, what it was like back in the day for Darrell and Mike and what to expect on the highly anticipated release of Topps Baseball Series 1!
This episode the team talks about the current state of the fitness industry, how they think it'll change and what's up with those workout mirrors? The team also makes their picks for this Sunday's Big Game and Rachel pulls a hammy chasing clouds. Ya know, another fun episode with Cast Iron Workouts!
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For Audio Podcast: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-351652528 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-iron-workouts-podcast/id1526471267
Follow Darrell Lutz: Instagram: @darrell_lutz_fitness https://www.instagram.com/darrell_lutz_fitness/
Follow WIT Fitness in Livermore: Instagram: @witfitandbarbell https://www.instagram.com/witfitandbarbell/
Follow Rachel: Instagram: @rachelmaak
Follow Mike: Instagram: @mr_mda_ https://www.instagram.com/mr_mda_/ https://djmdaevents.com
🎶 Music by Grammy Award Nominee: 🎵 Naki the Beatman Follow him: Instagram: @nakithebeatman Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K3Chwqfxa7ebZeyraQHDg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/produced-by-naki-the-beatman/pl.u-GgA5kZZhVggzZm
The "Dirty 30"th episode! In this episode Darrell dives deeper into nutrition and diets. Rachel fidgets, talks about her car hunting and Mike reminisces about King Henry VIII. Enjoy!
Rachel talks about her fitness journey throughout the years. Rachel went from a running only, salad eating soccer player to a weight lifting champion with solid muscle and the body she didn't realize she always wanted.
Darrell and Mike talk about how to get your fitness on the right track. Darrell gives his insight to starting to workout, working out more, reaching goals, eating better, and more. Mike takes mental notes.
Darrell, Rachel and Mike reflect on their year and discuss how they plan to move forward in 2021. And, Die Hard is not a xmas movie. Enjoy!
AJ and Darrell go way back. On this episode AJ and Darrell reminisce about back in the day and AJ lets us know how his gym is and how the year has gone for him.
Darrell and Mike talk sports cards! Yeah, it's off topic from home workouts and fitness strategies, but it's a hobby Mike used to do and Darrell continues to have fun with. Special guest for this episode is kid athlete and sports card collector Dalton Lutz, Darrell's son. This is Dalton's second appearance on the podcast. Dalton shares his own experience and favorite things about collecting in this fun episode!
Staying on track isn't always easy. Consistency challenges us as life happens. Coach Darrell and Mike talk about how they overcome and deal with being in a funk when it comes to maintaining their fitness routines in this episode.
Here's part 2! In this episode Coach Darrell explores popular statements & questions that exist in the fitness world and explains whether or not they are myths or truth. In this episode Rachel didn't bring breakfast for anybody, enjoy!
Rachel's back! In this episode Coach Darrell explores popular statements & questions that exist in the fitness world and explains whether or not they are myths or truth. In this episode Rachel didn't bring breakfast for anybody, enjoy!
Coach Darrell picks up the topic of discipline. In this episode, coach Darrell goes over the differences between motivation and discipline; and how to sustain things like healthy eating choices and working out consistantly.
In this episode Coach Darrell answers common questions surround kids and sports: When to start? What activities? How intense? Weightlifting?! Coach D has all the answers to help out and put things in context to help you and your kid head in the right and safe direction when approaching youth sports and kid training.
In this episode Darrell and Mike talk recovery. Recovery entails quite a few aspects and Darrell breaks them down as Mike learns how good of a bad example he is for a few things when it comes to work out habits, diet and sleep. The guys have a lot of fun as always!
San Francisco 49ers Director of Prep and Fan Engagement Jared Muela joins Coach Darrell, Rachel and Mike on this episode. Jared is one of Darrell's best friends and as they talk a walk down memory lane they also discuss contemporary strategies to promote youth football. The 49ers are one of the best in the business when it comes to community and we get to hear about some of what they do through Jared.
Coach Darrell and Mike discuss the importance of lifting. Darrell discusses his thought process and design behind his programming. A core element is lifting. The duo talk about what resistance training (lifting) does for a person in terms of benefits on a daily life basis.
Before the pandemic, The East Bay Beer Runners were gathering in groups of up to 100 running and beer drinking community members. They met at bars or breweries, go for a run that loops back to the bar or brewery and then hang out and of course get some beers in. Ramon is one of the Co-Founders. Darrell and Mike talk with Ramon about the dynamic and interesting combination of beer and running. Ramon also explains how the club began and how it has evolved into what it is today. This was fun episode and a nice change up from our other topics!
Darrell, Rachel and Mike bring in a very special personal guest, Darrell's friend for over 20 years, Officer Keith Scott. Officer Scott, Keith, answers questions about his career, whether it's changed over his fourteen years and addresses our contemporary social climate. We appreciate Keith's openness and honesty about what's going on right now and his perspective. Darrell and Keith talk about how they met (sprinklers aren't drinking water fountains, Darrell). Enjoy you guys! Please drop a comment, like it, and share!
For this episode Coach Darrell leads the team as they offer their own techniques that help with mindset in terms of fitness and extending to keeping up one's health and positivity. The episode takes on a huge range of sub topics, there's a lot of laughing and Rachel starts the show with a song.
Yes, we jumped around a bit in our timeline of recordings. We thought this episode would actually be better to hear and discuss after episode 12 (Nutrition Part II: Dieting). This is episode 11. Coach Darrell along with Mike talk meal prep. Darrell is a nutrition coach and shares his thoughts and reflections regarding his experience with meal prep and also gives some great advice on how to go about getting into meal prepping. We hope you enjoy! Please leave a comment, review, etc and connect with us on social media!
(Coach Rachel's Back!) Today Coach Darrell, Rachel and Mike talk some more about nutrition. This time they discuss dieting. A little over half way through this one, you'll see why we call it "The Black Out" episode.
In this episode Darrell and Mike get to talk about Darrell's newly released book "Whatever It Takes." It's a collection of interviews from a wide range of elite athletes. Please check it out and let us know what you think!
Darrell and Mike are back to talk about competition. They discuss how mindset, goals, schedules, effort, discipline and more can all change when a person switches their focus in competition mode rather than arbitrarily exercising or training. Leave a comment on your take on competition and if training for you changes when leading up to a scheduled event.
It's not easy to change your routine and add more to your day or to create a new habit. In this episode Coach Darrell and producer, Cast Iron Workouts Producer Mike discuss the trials and tribulations of getting started with training and working out.
In this episode Coach Darrell and his team, Coach Rachel and Mike talk about the glooming pandemic and how it has affected their life and fitness routine. Cast Iron Workouts is a way for anyone, anywhere to achieve fitness goals. Coach Darrell had already begun laying the ground work for Cast Iron Workouts in effort to be able to reach and help more people when the quarentine began. Coincidentally, the quarantine actually allowed him more time to dedicate toward the creation of Cast Iron Workouts. Let us know what you think of this one and share your own quarantine affects in the comments below.
In this episode Coach Darrell talks about mindset with his co-hosts Coach Rachel and Mike. They each share how mindset effects them as individuals, how it relates to coaching and succeeding in life overall. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave some comments below, subscribe and find us on other social media platforms. If you're ready to be a better you join castironworkouts.com. We just started all new memberships under a 2 weeks for 2 bucks promotion instead of the full $20/month.
Coach Darrell brings in a very special guest, his son Dalton. Dalton is and Eight year old kid athlete and sports card collector. The father and son exchange interview questions and talk about training, sports and Dalton's passion of collecting sports cards.
Coach Darrell, Coach Rachel & Mike are back and this time they are joined by their first guest Amber Graziano. Amber is the owner of PiYo LIVE with Amber. The group discusses what PiYo is and Amber evolved from training in the program to becoming a coach in the training
Coach Darrell is back with Coach Rachel and Mike to talk about training for this episode. Their favorite and most hated forms of training are all shared here. The trio exchanges a lot of laughs and stories about their training experiences. No pain, no gain!
Episode 2. We get into nutrition. Different styles of eating, how to figure out what works and some takeaways to get you started today.
Our first episode!!! Coach Darrell along with Rachel and Mike introduce Cast Iron Workouts to the world!