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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
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
1996 – Mindset – Self-Pity
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Are you struggling with self-pity? Are you focused on the negatives of the past, and potentially allowing them to create negatives in your future by discouraging positive, progressive action? Today's podcast can help! I discuss self-pity and how we can work to process and adjust for it so we can grow into a better future.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Want great results, but, you also like variety and freedom within your training? In today's podcast I teach a leg workout template that ensures you'll achieve your desired outcome BUT with the ability to personalize your workouts to your individual needs and preferences, AND be able to do that continuously for a really long time!!! So, great results AND freedom within training, an excellent combination!!!
Friday Apr 19, 2024
1994 - Nutrition - Weight Change Factors vs Experience Factors
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
When it comes to what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat... specific factors will have a direct impact on your weight and other factors only have an impact on how you feel. It's important to know the difference so that you can create a personalized approach to dieting AND understand the true impact of when you make nutritional mistakes so you don't lose motivation. Listen in to learn more!!!
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
1993 - Q&A - Five Carb Questions
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Have questions about Carbs? In today's podcast I answer five listener-provided questions on Carbs including timing, type, and how to properly track them in relation to fiber and sugar alcohols. A quick podcast, but good info!!!
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
1992 - Mindset - Neurological Programming - The Need for Neutrality
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
What is the right mindset for success? We know a negative mindset is generally not helpful... but, is a positive mindset any better? In today's podcast we discuss the cons of both a negative and a positive mindset and explain how a neutral mindset is actually best for long-term success!
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
If you've wondered which type of exercise is best for fat loss... here's the answer!!! And it may surprise you!!! Hint... weight training MAY NOT be best for everyone! Listen in to learn more!!!
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
If you want to build muscle as efficiently as possible today's podcast is a MUST!!! In today's podcast I discuss what protein aspects are most important and in what order each aspect should be addressed! Great information!!!
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
If you're dieting but not seeing the progress you expected... today's podcast can help explain why! For many people they aren't starting a diet with a healthy body which can alter the way their body responds to the diet versus what the person may have expected. Listen to today's podcast to learn more!!!
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
1988 - Mindset - Developing Long-Term Consistency
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Would you like to improve your consistency with positive habits? Two ways to improve consistency are to increase the value of doing the habit AND to reduce the value of not doing the habit. Listen in to today's podcast to find out more!!!
Friday Apr 12, 2024
1987 - Training - Addressing Poor Shoulder Health
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Do you struggle with poor shoulder health? Poor overhead mobility? Stabbing pain when trying to do anything overhead? If you do, or if a client of yours does, today's podcast can help! In today's podcast we discuss what should be addressed in relation to shoulder health in your workouts to not only improve poor shoulder health but to eliminate it for good!
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
1986 - Nutrition - Minimizing Daytime Eating Without Sacrificing Fat Loss and Energy
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Do you struggle to find time to eat during the day, BUT, you want to maximize your body composition AND have better daytime energy? If so, in today's podcast I explain how you can structure your daily eating so you can minimize food needed during the day but still maximize daily energy, fat loss, AND muscle growth!!!
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
1985 - Q&A - Help with Addressing Low Back Pain During Exercise and Daily Activity
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Are you physically fit but still experience low back pain during exercise or daily activity? It can be super frustrating and may be preventing you from doing activities that you love! If you are struggling with this issue today's podcast will help!!! I discuss various reasons for low back pain and give explanations on how to address each potential cause!
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
1984 - Mindset - Do Better Before Doing More
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Are you struggling to make progress? You're putting in effort every day but not seeing the results you expect? In today's podcast we discuss a common reason why people struggle to make progress even though they're putting in daily effort. Listen in to learn more!
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Want to get stronger, more balanced and visible muscles, AND feel more athletic ALL in under 60 minutes? If so, today's podcast will tell you how!!! In today's podcast we discuss a current client's routine including their nutrition that allows them to achieve all of these goals with just four 60-minute workouts a week!!! And, how YOU can do the same!!!
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
If you're within your macronutrient targets... can you eat sugar and still lose body fat? What if you want to minimize body fat gains while building muscle... does sugar intake impact that process? In today's podcast we discuss the impact of sugar intake on body fat control and learn if sugar intake needs to be controlled in order to reach our goals!
Friday Apr 05, 2024
1981 - Q&A - Weekly Progressions & Proper Workout Intensity
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Do you have to progress the intensity of your workouts EVERY WEEK in order to make progress? What are the ways you can make progress in training? Which of the ways is best for me and my goals? If you have any of these questions, today's podcast will help!!! Listen in!!!
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
1980 - Mindset - You Are Not Special... But That's a Good Thing
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Are you struggling? Do you feel overwhelmed? Have you looked at your situation and thought... "There's no way"... "It's too much"... "It can't be done." If so, today's podcast can help! You CAN make progress! You CAN make a difference! Listen to learn how!
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
1979 - Training - Programming Education - Strengthening Weaknesses in Large Lifts
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
If you want to get stronger in the most effective AND safest way possible, today's podcast can help!!! When a large lift like Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and other complex lifts that involve multiple joints and multiple muscles starts to fail... how can you continue to progress that lift in a manner that doesn't cause acute injury, systemic fatigue, and frustrating strength plateaus? Listen in to find out!!!
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
1978 - Nutrition - This Can Change Your Life
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
If you've struggled with diets, with eating consistently, healthily, today's podcast can change your life! Listen in!!!
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
1977 - Q&A - How Much Protein Should I Have Per Meal?
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Are you uncertain of how much protein you should eat per day, or, per meal? In today's podcast I discuss the right amount of protein per day AND how you can best track your protein per meal throughout the day to successfully reach your daily target!