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Brutal Iron Gym Podcast is hosted by Robert Polenik. 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 & Tactical 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 World / 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
Friday Feb 23, 2024
1950 - Nutrition - How to Lose 100lbs the Wrong Way
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Want to lose body fat? But, you want to keep it off and be in a healthier place physically at the end of the process? If so, don't follow the example of what's explained in today's podcast!!! I review a YouTube video of someone who's lost 90lbs in 5 months... but, may be doing it the wrong way. Listen in and learn!!!
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
1949 - Live Consultation Offer - What Is It & How to Apply
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
I am starting a new offering through our podcast and YouTube channel! I'll now be offering free live consultations 1-2 times per month! In the consultation you and I would meet via Zoom and discuss your goals, your struggles and past efforts, and I will provide advice and resources that will help you make progress to get you from where you are to where you want to be!!! Are you interested? If so, sign up on our website!!!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
1948 - Q&A - Eating to Gain Muscle Without Gaining Body Fat
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Do you want to build muscle... but you're afraid of gaining unwanted body fat? If so, in today's podcast we share 5 tips on how you can maximize your muscle growth while minimizing body fat gains!!!
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
1947 - Mindset - Exercise to Address Anxiety and Depression
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Do you struggle to feel motivated for workouts? Do you struggle after having a "bad day" in the gym? If you ever feel defeated by exercise, by not reaching specific workout goals, or by missing whole workouts... today's podcast can help!!!
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Does your body weight seem to fluctuate often? Or unexpectedly? Does that ever create a sense of feeling defeated or depressed? In today's podcast Meredith and I discuss body weight fluctuations; why they happen, what they mean, and how you can better control your emotional response to them!
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
1945 - Training – How Exercise Technique Impacts Training Programming
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Ever wonder what impact your specific mechanics have in how you should program? If you squat with a narrow stance vs a wide stance, if you have long femurs vs short femurs, etc... In today's podcast I review a recent client program and how her specific movement mechanics impacted the structure and exercise selection of her training program.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
1944 - Nutrition - Which Food Is Better?
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Do you struggle deciding which foods to eat? Which food is the healthiest choice to match your goals? In today's podcast we provide 4 questions you can ask yourself to know exactly which foods will be support your goals so you can make the healthiest and best food choices at each meal!
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Are you struggling to build muscle? Have you plateaued in your progress? In today's podcast we discuss the process of building new muscle tissue and how YOU can identify what elements within that process you may need to address in order to start making better progress! Tons of great information!!!
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
1942 - Mindset - Trainer Education - Building Confidence
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
If you're a personal trainer and are struggling with self-confidence, today's will help!!! In today's podcast we discuss 5 tips that you can focus on in order to boost your self-confidence, your business, and your impact in the world!!!
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
1941 - Training - Powerlifting - Shorter Workouts & More Athletic
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Want to train for powerlifting but you want to keep your workouts to under an hour? And, you want to feel more athletic and less "boxy" or less rigid? In today's podcast I share a workout structure that will allow you to complete GREAT workouts in under 60 minutes AND will improve mobility and athleticism!!!
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
1940 - Nutrition - Nutrition Focus Progression for Personal Trainers
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
What should you focus on first when it comes to nutrition? Then, what do you progress to next? In today's podcast we discuss what should be prioritized first in nutrition programming and then the sequencing of what additional elements are added and tracked to create greater results! Lots of great information!!!
Monday Feb 12, 2024
1939 - In Depth – How to Create a More Toned Look
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
If you'd like a more toned body... today's podcast has ALL of the answers!!! Whether you're a trainer or training yourself in today's podcast we discuss the focus, workout structure, exercises, and rep ranges you should be using to create a toned look. And we even discuss the nutritional structure including calories, amount of protein, and nutrient timing you should be using as well!!! Tons of great information in today's podcast!!!
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
1938 - Q&A - Not Hungry in the Morning... Here's Why & How to Fix It!
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
If you struggle with not being hungry in the mornings you're not alone! In today's podcast we discuss 4 common reasons why people often don't feel hungry in the mornings and what you can do to correct each issue to get your meal timing back on track!
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
1937 - Mindset - Look for the Minimum Not the Maximum
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
If you want to be successful don't look for the maximum of what you can do... instead, look for the minimum! How can looking for the minimum lead to success? Listen in to find out!!!
Friday Feb 09, 2024
1936 - Training - Programming Tips to Better Address Weaknesses
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Are you wanting to build muscle, increase strength, or lose body fat... faster?! Everyone would like to maximize their efforts... and with the tips in today's podcast you'll be able to do exactly that!!! Listen in to learn more about how you can get more for your current efforts!!!
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
1935 - Nutrition - Food Substitutions vs Counting Calories
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Do you believe that "eating healthy" is enough? Is it possible that just choosing healthy foods is enough to properly manage your diet compared to counting calories and using nutrition tracking apps? In today's podcast we discuss the method of food substitution as a means of dietary control and how you can better control the outcome when using that method.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Are you struggling to be your best self while managing the chaos of life around you? If so, or, if you just want to learn how to do it better, today's podcast can help!!! Listen in to learn more!!!
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
1933 - Q&A - Nutrition and Training Adjustments for Low Testosterone
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Are you struggling with less than optimal hormones? Have you gotten your hormones tested, found out they're not where they should be, and now you're wondering "What can I do?" In today's podcast we discuss nutrition and training adjustments you can make to better optimize your natural hormones and still be able to make progress towards a healthier, happier you!
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
1932 - Mindset - What To Do When You're Feeling Discouraged
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Feeling discouraged? Frustrated? Overwhelmed? Maybe even depressed? If so, in today's podcast we discuss 5 tips that can help you work your way out of those negative feelings and get your life back on track! Listen in to learn more!
Friday Feb 02, 2024
1931 - Training - How to Grow a Wider Chest
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Want to grow a wider chest? Maybe you'd like a wider chest for general aesthetics? Or maybe for competition in Men's Physique or Classic Physique? Well, for any and all reasons... we've got you covered! In today's podcast we discuss the deeper details of a recent YouTube video we posted on our YouTube channel about how to grow a wider chest!!!