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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
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
1552 – Q&A - Should You Change Your Training to Get Leaner for Summer?
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Want to start getting leaner for summer? In order to get a sexy summer six pack should you change the way you train? If so, how? If not, why not, and what should you do?! In today's podcast we answer this question AND provide the exact actions you can take to ensure you hit your summer bod goals!
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
1551 - Mindset - Use Your Pain
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
If you're in pain from a need, a desire, a goal unmet... use your pain!!! Pain doesn't have to be a bad thing, it can actually be the start of a great thing!!! Listen in to today's podcast to find out how you can turn your pain into passion!!!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
1550 - Training - How to Personalize Your Chest Training
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
In today's podcast we share a chest training structure that you can personalize to YOUR body type and your training schedule / preferences! There's a ton of great programming content jammed into this one!!!
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
1549 - Nutrition - Transitioning Out of a Fat Loss Phase
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
At the end of your fat loss diet but you're not as lean as you thought you'd be? And you're unsure as to whether you should continue to diet and risk losing too much muscle, or, staying where you're at but not looking as lean as you wanted? What should you do? In today's podcast we give you 3 steps you can take (plus extra steps) to help transition out of a fat loss diet AND obtain that lean physique you were hoping for!
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
1548 - Q&A - It Adds Up!
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Want to make significant progress but you have limited time? No worries!!! Do whatever you can, even if it's just a few minutes a day, because... it adds up!!! In today's podcast we discuss the progress my wife, Meredith, has seen with just 10-20 minutes a few times a week! And! We explain how you can achieve similar results!!!
Friday Jan 06, 2023
1547 - Mindset – Minimize Stress By Doing the Minimum
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Struggling to keep up with life demands? Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how you're going to keep up? In today's podcast we discuss tips for how to better manage life's demands so you can stay on track towards your personal goals!!!
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
1546 - Training - Why You’re Not Growing Anymore
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Have you plateaued? You eat and train consistently but you're not seeing new growth, new changes... why? In today's podcast we discuss reasons why people plateau in muscle growth and we provide a DETAILED scheme you can use to get your gains back on track!
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
1545 - Nutrition - Methods to Manage Hunger
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Struggling to control your hunger? In today's podcast we discuss 5 methods you can use to better control your hunger and stay on track with your nutrition goals!!!
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
1544 - Life Lessons with Freddie - Let Today Be Enough
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
I'm joined today by my wife Meredith! We discuss the most recent life lesson we've learned from our cat Freddie. A lesson that can help with days passed and days yet to come! A great life lesson for this transition into a new year!
Monday Jan 02, 2023
1543 - Mindset - The Most Successful Mindset
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Want to be successful towards your goals? It starts not only with your actions, but, also, your mindset!!! In today's podcast we discuss how you can create the most successful mindset possible to help you crush your goals!
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
1542 - Training - The Most Important Thing to Remember
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
When it comes to training, no matter who you are, no matter what your goal... there's ONE thing that's the MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember!!! And in today's podcast we discuss what that thing is!!! Listen in to find out!!!
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
1541 - Nutrition - How to Lose 60lbs in 6 Months
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Want to lose a lot of weight rather quickly? In today's podcast I explain how you can do so!!! We discuss your calorie and protein target, as well as ideal daily sugar intake, and parameters for exercise and supplementation!!! Tons of helpful information!!!
Friday Dec 30, 2022
1540 - Q&A - Examples of Programming Personalization
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
How personalized should your programming be? If you're paying for personalized, one-on-one coaching, to what depth should your program be specific to YOU? Listen to today's podcast for examples of how I personalize my programming for my clients!
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
1539 - Mindset – 5 Concepts for Managing Chaos
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Struggling with schedule changes? Increased demands on time, energy, finances? Are you struggling with a season of chaos in your life? In today's podcast I share 5 concepts that help me better manage those chaotic moments while maintaining a healthy mindset and continued progression towards my goals!
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
1538 - Training - Example Exercise Selection Progressions
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Want to learn how to program in a way that sequences multiple months of programming together that will 100% lead to PRs and crushed goals?! Of course you do!!! Listen to today's podcast to learn how to properly sequence your exercises so that your programming is absolutely the best for both results AND personalization!!!
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
1537 - Nutrition - What Makes a Good Meal Good?
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Want to know how to put together the best meal? How to make the best food choices? And how to do so specific to YOUR needs and preferences?! In today's podcast we discuss what to consider when putting together the best meals for your goals!
Monday Dec 26, 2022
1536 - Q&A - How Can I Catch Up?
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Want to "catch up" on your nutrition and training coming out of the holidays? There are a lot of DON'T DO's when it comes to how to best catch up! Listen to today's podcast to learn what to avoid!!!
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
1535 - Mindset – Grateful for What?
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Merry Christmas!!! On this Christmas, what are you grateful for? But, also, what are you struggling with? Are you struggling with a challenge in your life? Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, uncertain of what to do? In today's podcast we discuss how we can manage those challenges and feelings in a way that can produce true change!!!
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
1534 - Training - How Much Does What You Do Matter?
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Do you need the "perfect" program in order to make progress? In today's podcast we discuss specificity of training and the impact it has on your progress!!!
Friday Dec 23, 2022
1533 - Nutrition - When to Relax and When to Push
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Are you trying to be perfect with your nutrition when the situation you're in doesn't allow you to do so? If so, you're likely frustrated, beating yourself up mentally, and not enjoying the moment you're in. In today's podcast we discuss when it's okay to relax so you can preserve a healthier mindset, but also, when it's the right time to push so you can still make progress!