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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
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1621 - Mindset - Managing Anxiety
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5 hours ago
Are you struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling like you're always behind? Like you're destined to fail? If you are struggling with anxiety, in today's podcast we discuss 5 tips to help manage your anxiety and to still create your best life!
2 days ago
2 days ago
To be successful you need consistency, frequency, and intensity... do you have all three? In today's podcast we discuss the importance of each element and we motivate you to continue to push your intensity... if you want continued progression, if you want new progression, you must continue to push yourself to new places!
3 days ago
3 days ago
Do you follow intermittent fasting because you want to lose lose body fat but you also want to build muscle? Does an intermittent fasting diet allow for increased muscle growth? In today's podcast we discuss what effect an intermittent fasting diet has on muscle growth and if it is a good option while wanting to building maximal muscle tissue!
4 days ago
1618 - Q&A - Is Food Variety Important?
4 days ago
4 days ago
Is food variety necessary? How many different types of meats, grains, fruits, vegetables,... do you really need? In today's podcast we discuss food variety and its impact not only on your dietary outcome but throughout the dietary process as well!!!
5 days ago
1617 - Mindset - Leg Day Motivation
5 days ago
5 days ago
Need to get motivated for a big workout? In today's podcast I share 4 thoughts that help motivate me when I'm feeling "blah" and am struggling to follow through with the actions I know I need in order to reach my goals!
6 days ago
6 days ago
Need to get stronger off the chest? Mid-range? Lockout? In today's podcast we discuss technique aspects that contribute to weaknesses in these specific portions of the bench press range of motion and what bench press variations target each portion the best!!!
7 days ago
7 days ago
Are you struggling to lose weight and you SWEAR you're not overeating?! One potential issue could be... inconsistent eating!!! In today's podcast we teach why inconsistent eating can cause fat storage and prevent fat loss! And we provide a FREE educational resource for how to get yourself on a better schedule!
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
1614 - Q&A - Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Are you eating healthy and are regularly active, but struggle to see progress? Maybe even struggle with anxiety, depression, poor sleep, poor recovery, a sense of fatigue that never seems to go away? In today's podcast we discuss hormone replacement therapy; the benefits, the risks, and resources for continued knowledge!
Monday Mar 13, 2023
1613 - Mindset - Challenge Your Excuses
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
What's holding you back? When you think of working towards your goals, of actually reaching them, what seems to be in your way? What challenges do you face? In today's podcast we discuss common challenges people face and we provide advice for how to successfully challenge those challenges!!!
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
1612 - Training - Training the Neck, Forearms, and Calves
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Struggling to grow and/or strengthen small muscles? In today's podcast we discuss a simple programming aspect you can use to boost your gains with little time investment! And we provide specific exercise ideas and the sets & reps that work best!!!
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
1611 - Nutrition - High Blood Pressure
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Do you struggle with high blood pressure? If so, in today's podcast we discuss what nutritional aspects could be impacting your blood pressure as well as provide advice for a cheap but effective supplement as well as other helpful information!
Friday Mar 10, 2023
1610 - Q&A - What is Powerbuilding?
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Want to be both strong and muscular?! Who doesn't!!! haha In today's podcast we explain what Powerbuilding is, who it is best for, and how you can train properly for that goal!
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
1609 - Mindset - Getting Back on Track is a Slow Process and That’s Okay
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Struggling to get back into healthy habits? Do you feel like you cycle through trying and failing, through feeling fired up and motivated vs feeling like you're doomed to never succeed? In today's podcast we discuss the process of getting back on track and how although it may be a slow process, the slowness is actually a good thing!
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
1608 - Training - Does Progression in Training Ensure You’ll Reach Your Goal?
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
If you're tracking your training progression, and even nutrition habits... do those alone ensure you'll reach your goal? You may be surprised to hear that the answer is... no! Listen to today's podcast to find out what goals ARE NOT directly related to training progressions!!!
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
1607 - Nutrition - Are Organic Foods Healthier?
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Will eating organic foods help you lose body fat faster? Build muscle faster? Be stronger or have better endurance? Or better overall health? In today's podcast we discuss what makes a food "organic" and what impact that has on our health and fitness!
Monday Mar 06, 2023
1606 - Q&A - Improving Confidence for Depth in the Squat
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Struggling to squat low enough? Maybe its a mobility issue? Maybe it a confidence issue? In today's podcast we cover both aspects; mobility and confidence, for improving confidence with depth in the squat! Listen, learn, and apply!!!
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
1605 - Mindset - Social Media Impact on Fitness
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
How has social media impacted you when it comes to your fitness goals? It can help you learn more about how to achieve your goals; methodologies, strategies, tips, and hacks... but... it can also have an impact on your mental and emotional health in relation to expectations! Listen to today's podcast to learn how to best manage the impact social media can have on you!!!
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
1604 - Training - Short-term Use of Anabolic Steroids
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Wondering if a short cycle of steroids could help you achieve your goals? Wanting to get a little leaner or more muscular leading into the summer? Wanting to be stronger for an upcoming competition? Would a shot cycle of steroids help? In today's podcast we discuss short-term use of steroids and what factors you should consider before deciding.
Friday Mar 03, 2023
1603 - Nutrition - Managing Workout Energy on a Ketogenic Diet
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Are you struggling to have enough energy for workouts while following a keto diet or low carb diet? In today's podcast I discuss ways you can better manage and personalize your energy support to ensure you can maximize your workout quality!!!
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
1602 – Q&A – The Role of Lactate in Exercise
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Do you struggle with muscle pain during training? Want better performance for longer? Today's podcast could be very helpful!!! Listen in to learn!!!