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Brutal Iron Gym Podcast is hosted by Robert Polenik, the owner of Brutal Iron Gym. Rob has a Masters in Human Nutrition, Bachelor‘s in Health and Physical Education, Personal Training certification through American College of Sports Medicine, is a Corrective Exercise Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a Running Fitness Coach through American Sports & Fitness Association. He has a client history of over 3,000+ clients and a teaching history of 500+ students at the university level. He has helped clients earn Pro Cards in aesthetic sports, Elite Totals and National / State records in Powerlifting, helped high school athletes earn D1 scholarships, and has worked with Professional and Olympic athletes. To learn more about Rob and Brutal Iron Gym visit www.brutalirongym.com
Episodes
19 hours ago
19 hours ago
Have you considered trying a certain supplement but you're not sure if it's worth the money? Have you tried supplements but didn't get the results you expected, and now you're wondering if ANY supplements actually work? In today's podcast we discuss the supplements that ACTUALLY WORK and how you can select the right ones for your needs!
4 days ago
4 days ago
When you can't do what you wanted to do, what do you do? When you can't do the best thing, do you actively think of what's the NEXT best thing? Too often, when we can't do what we wanted to do, we do nothing!!! That's NOT our best response even though it's often our automatic response. Instead, let's train ourselves to ask, "What's the next best thing?"
5 days ago
5 days ago
Do you participate in a lateral movement sport such as tennis or pickleball? In today's podcast we discuss 5 concepts that SHOULD be a regular part of your strength training in order to prevent injury and improve performance specifically in lateral movement sports! Great stuff!!!
6 days ago
6 days ago
When you think of your nutrition goals you often focus on "where" to start... but, have you thought about "when" to start? When is the best time to start? When would be the best time to help you achieve the greatest level of success? IS there even a BEST time??? Listen in to learn!!!
7 days ago
7 days ago
Do you struggle to feel fully ready for max effort lifts? Do you struggle trying to get ready but then feeling worn out by the time you get to the lift? In today's podcast we discuss what are the "musts" of a proper warm up and then what elements you may want to personalize in order to ensure your warm up routine is right FOR YOU!!!
Friday Sep 15, 2023
1795 - Mindset - Don’t Devalue Your Mistakes
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Don't be defeated by your mistakes... USE THEM!!! When we make mistakes, and we all do, don't allow that mistake to hold you back from moving forward! If you're struggling with allowing the past to hold you back, believing that the past determines your future... this podcast is for you!!! When we make mistakes we can USE THEM to our benefit and STILL become successful! Listen in to learn how!!!
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
1794 - Training - Commercial Gym Friendly Intensity Techniques
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Want to learn some intensity techniques that you can use to reduce your warm up times but without reducing the effectiveness of your warm ups? Want to learn how to add extra volume to your workouts without reducing top end performance in your working sets? And, do you want to learn these techniques in a way that can be used in any gym, even a busy commercial gym? If so... you want a lot!!! haha But don't worry, we've got you covered!!!
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
1793 - Nutrition - Food Substitutions for Easier Daily Adjustments
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Want to be able to easily adjust your foods to match your day? Maybe you have a variable schedule, frequent unplanned events, or just struggle through the normal chaos of life and you'd like to feel more confident about how to make food changes throughout the day to best match your needs. If so, today's podcast will help!!!
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
1792 - Q&A - I Eat Healthy But I’m Not as Lean as I Want to Be
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Eat healthy, but, feel like you're still softer than you'd like to be? Maybe you're already "lean" but you don't have great muscle definition or vascularity... why? In today's podcast we discuss how to address this issue of eating healthy but not being as lean as you'd like to be!
Monday Sep 11, 2023
1791 - Mindset - If You Want Change What Will You Change?
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
If you want to change what you're getting, what are you willing to change in what you're doing? Often, when we want a different outcome, we don't often directly connect that with the fact that we must take different actions. We must challenge our current beliefs and actions, we must be willing to look through a different lens and search for what WE can do differently. If we want change, WE must change. Listen in to learn more!
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
1790 - Training - Hamstring Machines - Which is Best for Growth?
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Have you ever wondered what makes one machine better than another machine for muscle growth? For example, if you have multiple options, which machine would allow for the best results? In today's podcast we discuss hamstring curl machines BUT also provide an answer that would apply to ALL machines for ALL muscles! We give you the way to know which machine will give you the best results!!!
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
1789 - Nutrition - The Optimal Training Time for Fasting Diets
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Do you follow a fasting diet structure? If so, did you know that when you train compared to when you eat can have a HUGE impact on your training progress? If you've been struggling with training progression, if you've been plateaued in strength, muscle gains, fat loss, etc then today's podcast WILL HELP!!! Listen in!!!
Friday Sep 08, 2023
1788 - Q&A - At What Age is it Safe for Kids to Lift Weights?
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Do you have a child interested in weight training? Are you worried of whether it's safe or not? In today's podcast we discuss that weight training at any age can be safe and can be a GREAT introduction into a healthy lifestyle that they can carry with them for the rest of their life!
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
1787 - Mindset - Thriving Not Surviving
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Do you feel like you're working SO HARD but you can't ever seem to get ahead? Do you feel overwhelmed and not able to give your best, so you're giving what you can, but you worry it's not enough? In today's podcast we discuss a mindset shift, a new focus, that can help to keep you engaged, motivated, and hopeful!
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
1786 - Training - Programming Technique to Increase Shoulder Width
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Do you want wider shoulders? Are you prioritizing heavy overhead presses? STOP!!! Heavy overhead presses WILL NOT create wider shoulders!!! Whaaaa??? Yes! Listen to today's podcast to learn 3 unique programming tricks I'm currently using with a personal trainer client to grow their shoulder width!!! Great stuff in this one!!!
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
1785 - Nutrition – Correcting the I Don’t Have Time Excuse
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Do you believe that you don't have time to eat healthy? I am 100% certain you're right... given how you currently approach eating healthy. But, what if, we changed that approach? What if we proactively prioritized intentional food options that fit your needs, preferences, AND schedule? You may find that eating healthier is easier than you think!!! Listen to today's podcast for a client specific example of how we addressed and accounted for the "I don't have time" excuse!
Monday Sep 04, 2023
1784 - Q&A - Why Stubborn Muscles Won’t Grow
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Are you busting your butt to grow your butt but it isn't growing? If you're training hard and believe you're eating well but still can't get a stubborn body part to grow... we've got you covered!!! In today's podcast we discuss the top 3 reasons why stubborn muscles don't grow AND how you can address these reasons and get the growth you want!!!
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
1783 - Mindset - The Ghosts By Your Bedside
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
What are your "what if's"? What are the goals, the desires, the dreams that you want but haven't acted on? Why do you know what they are but yet not put action towards them? In today's podcast we discuss what holds us back and how we can overcome it!
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
1782 - Training - Free Programming Template for Fat Loss and Muscle Shaping
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Do you need to lose 20+lbs but also want to improve your mobility and maintain as much muscle as possible? Are you tired of ENDLESS cardio and boring workouts full of exercises you hate?! In today's podcast we discuss a workout template you can use to CRUSH your goals while doing NO MORE THAN 20 MINUTES OF CARDIO and getting to choose exercises you ACTUALLY LIKE!!! Oh, and this template can be used FOR LIFE!!! Incredible information in today's podcast! Listen in!!!
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Do you have food restrictions and/or preferences that make it challenging to hit your daily protein goal? This is a common struggle, and it can feel overwhelming and frustrating!!! But, we're here to help! In today's podcast we discuss several options and ideas to help you increase your protein intake while using foods you can and prefer to eat!