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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
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle to do your every day tasks so much so that there's never time to get ahead? Never any time to do the things you want to do instead of have to do?! In today's podcast my wife Meredith and I discuss the tactics and methods we use to help manage our daily to do's so that we can still address our physical health and our own personal goals.
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
Are you interested in competing in bikini, wellness, figure, physique, or men's physique, classic physique, or bodybuilding? Are all of these categories overwhelming? haha In today's podcast we discuss aesthetic competitions; how to decide which category is best for you and how you would navigate the process from deciding to actually competing! Tons of great information!!!
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Would you like help with staying on track towards your goals? Help staying motivated? Could artificial intelligence programs, like ChatGPT, be the answer? In today's podcast we discuss an AI produced accountability program! The pros and cons and how YOU can get the most help towards your goals!
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Want good programming that's cheap and fast? Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, may be able to provide exactly that!!! But, is it too good to be true? In today's podcast we discuss AI training programming; we cover the goods, the bads, and what's helpful to know when considering an AI program!
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
With the rise in popularity of ChatGPT and AI, in today's podcast, we discuss AI-written nutrition programming! We read through an example nutrition program and discuss the pros and cons! Awesome stuff!!!
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Are you wanting to attract new clients? Build your client list? Reach new people? In today's podcast we discuss 4 tips that can help personal trainers reach new people and attract new clients!
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Growth is uncomfortable. In order to grow, to improve, to accomplish our goals, we have to get truly uncomfortable. We have to be willing to attack what's holding us back even if what's holding us back is... us! Even if it's a form of comfort, a way of managing our emotions. We have to be willing to get uncomfortable if we truly want to progress!!!
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Does your workout "build" on itself? Does what you do at the beginning of the workout improve what you do at the end of the workout? Do you select exercises in order of their relation to each other? In today's podcast we discuss the concept of layering and how being mindful of this concept can help you create better workouts!
Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
Not sure what to eat at a meal? Need some good breakfast ideas? Lunch? Dinner? Pre & Post Workout? In today's podcast we discuss how to decide what and how much to eat at each meal!
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Want to compete in powerlifting? But you're uncertain as to how to start? In today's podcast we provide 5 tips on how to get started towards competing in powerlifting and how you can best set yourself up for success!
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Are you going through a rehab phase? Or about to go through one? Usually during rehab our normal training capacity is lessened and with that comes mental frustrations, disappointments, and often depression. In today's podcast we discuss 3 tips for what to focus on during rehab to help you maintain, and build upon, your emotional and mental health AND still be able to make continued self-progression!!!
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Want to gain strength in the squat, bench, and deadlift... while also improving your aerobic capacity and performance for running... and swimming... and improve mobility... and do all of that while rehabbing and lessening joint pain?! If you do, you're a high achiever haha and, you'll be happy to know, you're not alone! In today's podcast I read through a client program that is designed to achieve all of these goals! Also, check out our website, on the Free Program Examples page, this program is FREE to view & print!!!
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
In today's podcast we present 5 reasons why most diets fail AND how to address and correct each of the reasons so that YOU can overcome these common obstacles and be successful in your nutritional efforts!
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Need to lose weight quickly? Fit into a dress or specific clothing asap?! In today's podcast we break down EXACTLY what you should do with nutrition and exercise in order to lose weight and reduce your size as quickly as possible!!! Listen in to learn!!!
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Do you have long work hours? Odd shifts? Are you too tired from work to actually workout? How can you regain motivation to workout more consistently? How can you get into a better routine? In today's podcast we share 5 tips on how you can regain motivation and develop consistency with training even with a demanding work schedule!
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Saturday Apr 29, 2023
Do you chronically feel stiff? Are your muscles always tight? Does it take fooooorever for you to feel warmed up in your workouts? In today's podcast we discuss the reasons why muscles are tight and the best approach to correct the issue in an effective and efficient manner!
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Do you switch between different styles of training? Or maybe you recently made a change to a whole new style? If so, what should you do with your nutrition? Should you eat more or less calories, or... the same? Should you eat more or less protein, or... the same? In today's podcast we discuss what changes you should make, if any! Great information to know!!!
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Which version of squatting is the best? Squatting with a barbell, or, squatting on the Smith Machine? The answer may surprise you!!! Listen in to find out!!!
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Do you have a goal you're working towards but you constantly feel behind? Feel frustrated? Feel like you can't do enough? In today's podcast we discuss how to identify which type of goal you have and what is the best mindset to approach that goal with!!!
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Want to learn how to write "the perfect" programming for muscle growth? In today's podcast we review a training split from one of my personal trainer clients; we discuss the basics of what makes good programming as well as what to look for to ensure all the smaller details are addressed as well!!! Great information!!!