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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 Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
In today's podcast we discuss a mindset that can help improve the quality of the world around you, and, the world within you! How you interact with others and with the world around you can have a huge impact on your own quality of life! Listen in to learn more!!!
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Want to set up a weekly workout schedule that matches your needs? Or, learn how to do so for your clients? In today's podcast we discuss how to set up personalized weekly workout schedules for the training goals of muscle growth, strength, and general fat loss and muscle shaping!!! Lots of great information!!!
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
What to get lean fast? In today's podcast we share advice that was given on TikTok and shared with me via an online client. The client wanted to know if the advice was correct as well as to ask additional questions to increase their knowledge. I share my thoughts and answers in today's podcast!!!
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Can you use lighter weights to make HUGE gains? In today's podcast we discuss the concept of Compensatory Acceleration Training, using sub-maximal weights with maximal force in order to make maximal strength gains! Is it the right training technique for you? Listen in to find out!!!
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
In today's podcast I'm joined by my wife Meredith!!! We discuss how she was able to progress her physique through 2022 in spite of the chaos that happened within the year. AND!!! We share how YOU can progress your physique in spite of what chaos you may be facing!!!
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Should your training change if you're training for muscle strength, vs muscle growth, vs muscle shape? If so, how? In today's podcast we describe the same workout performed 3 different ways - one for strength, one for growth, and one for shaping - and we discuss how YOU can change your training to create the best adaptations and fastest progress depending on your goal!
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
When should you choose a fast vs slow digesting protein, or carb, or fat? In today's podcast we discuss different situations and times of the day and which food choice by digestion rate is best for each macronutrient!
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Want to ensure you're growing as fast as possible?! In today's podcast we share the areas you should be focusing on, what elements are most important in each area, and how you can create consistency within your actions to ensure you can achieve the greatest rate of muscle growth possible!
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Want to be successful? Of course, haha. Have you heard that you must learn patience to become successful? Of course, haha. But... do you really know what "patience" is? Maybe not!!! Listen in to today's podcast to learn the TRUE definition of patience and how it can help you become successful!
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Want to maximize your strength gains from your Bench Press training? Of course!!! In today's podcast we discuss a workout template you can use to ensure progress WHILE being able to personalize your exercise selection specific to your needs and what will progress your strength the fastest!!!
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Are you noticing some body fat gains but you swear you haven't changed anything? You're eating what you normally eat, you're not over-eating, and you can't imagine that eating less would actually be the answer! What do you do?! In today's podcast we discuss why unexplained body fat may be happening and how you can correct it!
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Do you know a teenager (or you are one haha) that is training to "look better"? If so, in today's podcast we discuss elements of that process that can help with not only results but with a healthy mental health balance towards training for looks at a young age.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
In today's podcast we discuss a listener's experience with ego lifting and their struggle to find the right balance of comparison with others and comparison with their previous self in order to create the best motivation to help them reach their goals!
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Do you know that the length of your upper arm bone significantly impacts which exercises you should choose for back development? Do you know that the frequency of Deadlifts also impacts your back development as well?! In today's podcast we discuss the impact of upper arm length and deadlift frequency on back development and how YOU can personalize your back training to achieve the best results based on YOUR needs!!!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Believe you're consistent? You eat the same things every day? Drink the same amount of fluid every day? But, yet, something seems off in your progress? Your weight has changed unexpectedly, you're not recovering as well between workouts, you just don't seem to be making the progress you're expecting?! What's going on?! Listen in to today's podcast to find out!!!
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Want to tighten your upper arms? To do so is easier than you think!!! A few nutritional awareness elements and 5 minutes a few times a week for light movements is all it takes! Listen in to learn more!!!
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Gym Owners!!! Gym Members!!! Do you want programming specific to your gym's equipment and layout? In today's podcast we discuss a service option in which we create gym-specific programming that can be sold / included in gym memberships. This helps the owner improve membership relations, member loyalty, better control what happens within their gym, and increases extra earning potential. And, for the members, it helps them to better understand how the gym can support all of their needs! It's a win-win!!! Listen in to learn more about the service!
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Struggling with feelings of frustration? Getting down on yourself about not making faster progress? Are you focusing TOO MUCH on your mistakes and what improvements you need to make? In today's podcast we provide some uplifting motivation!!! Listen in!!!
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Do you have long femurs or short femurs? A long torso or short torso? Do you know that those elements directly impact which leg training exercises are best for YOU?! Depending on your anatomy there are exercise considerations you should be making in order to achieve the best results from your leg training with the least concern of low back stress and/or core thickening!
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Do you feel overwhelmed when thinking of dieting / eating "healthy"? Do you believe that you have to change everything you eat and/or that you have to be perfect every day to see progress? In today's podcast we discuss what is actually "good enough" to see progress and to achieve significant results... and... it may surprise you!!! Listen in to learn more!!!