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Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

#118 - The Truth About Peptides, Body Positivity & Bad Coaches ft. Aram Grigorian

Jul 28, 2026 · 1h 25m

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About this episode

Most people entering the fitness industry today have zero qualifications — just a good physique and an Instagram following. In this episode of Choose Hard, Cody sits down with online coaching veteran Aram Grigorian ( @4weeks2thebeach ) to break down what's actually broken in fitness coaching, and what separates real professionals from the noise. What you'll learn in this episode: - Why most gyms hire coaches based on looks, not certifications — and why that hurts clients - Why online coaching often beats in-person training for fat loss and body composition - The truth about peptides: why the unregulated market is a red flag for anyone selling them - How "body positivity" gets weaponized to…