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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
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
1492 - Training - YouTube Video Workout Voiceover - Legs without Thickening Core
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Want to hear a description of an awesome workout? Better yet, want to SEE the workout and HEAR the description?! In today's podcast we introduce a new content sharing method we'll be adding to our social media approach. Each week I'll be filming workouts either from my own training, clients' programs, or a request from YOU and doing a voiceover to explain the workout and the training techniques used. Today's podcast introduces this new content and provides a voiceover so you can hear about the workout. To see the workout along with the description check out our YouTube channel available on our website www.brutalirongym.com
Friday Nov 11, 2022
1491 - Nutrition - Can You Eat Fruit When Dieting?
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Have you ever heard that you shouldn't eat fruit when dieting? Is that true? In today's podcast we discuss the role fruit plays in our nutrition and if it fits into a fat loss diet!
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
1490 - Q&A - How Fast Should Strength Increase?
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
How much strength should you gain in 3 months, 6 months, a year, a couple years? In today's podcast we answer a listener question of how fast should strength increase!
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
1489 - Mindset – Gynecomastia
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
If you're wanting to compete, or just wanting to feel more confident with your shirt off, but you're struggling with gynecomastia, today's podcast can help. We discuss what gynecomastia is, why it develops, and how you can address it.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
1488 - Training - Do I Need Cardio for Heart Health?
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Want to improve your heart health, but, you don't like cardio? If you listen to today's podcast you can learn if cardio is necessary, and, if not, how you can achieve improved heart health without it!!!
Monday Nov 07, 2022
1487 - Nutrition - Does Meal Timing Matter?
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Does when you eat really matter? Do you HAVE to eat breakfast? Is it really THAT bad to eat before you go to bed? In today's podcast we discuss a recent study that was done to test meal timing effects on fat loss and what that study means for you!!!
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Want to learn how to achieve total fat loss and muscle shaping in just 30 minutes? Want to learn how to do so with any schedule, any current abilities, and with any equipment availability? Want to learn a format that allows you to create an UNLIMITED amount of workout variations without ever losing effectiveness? In today's podcast we showcase a Training Template that is available for purchase on our website that will help you achieve ALL of these features and more!!!
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
1485 - with My Mom - Recent Powerlifting Meet Experience
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
My Mom recently competed in her 10th powerlifting meet (all in her 50's & 60's) where she set all new state records!!! And, she did so feeling amazing, no joint pains and no muscle strains!!! Listen in to learn about her prep for the meet and how she performed at the meet!!!
Friday Nov 04, 2022
1484 - Q&A - How Your Body Type Effects Your Nutrition and Training
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Ever wonder what your body type is? And, in what way it influences how you should eat and train? In today's podcast we answer a listener's question about body types and the related changes they may need to make to their nutrition and training!!!
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
1483 - Mindset - Balancing Your Physical Goals with Your Relationships
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Are you struggling to balance your physical goals with your relationships? Not sure how to stick to your diet, how to be consistent in your training, while balancing the needs of another person? In today's podcast we discuss 3 tips that can help you better balance your goals and your relationships!!!
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
1482 - Training - Training Program Personalization Example
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
In today's podcast we discuss an example of a client's feedback being implemented into their next training program. What they said, and how it was included within the structure and exercise choices. Fun information!!!
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
1481 - Nutrition - How to Avoid Failing Your Diet Through the Holidays
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Do you fall off your diet through the holidays? Do you feel overwhelmed with eating the right foods when your schedule is different, when you have social gatherings to attend? In today's podcast we discuss how to avoid failing your diet through the holiday season!
Monday Oct 31, 2022
1480 - Q&A – Other Than Adjusting Calories How Can I Grow Faster?
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Want to grow faster but you're afraid adding more food will make you fat? In today's podcast we discuss many ways you can increase your growth without increasing your belly!
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Trainers... should you work with clients if they're not following a nutrition program? Is nutrition really that important? Can't the training alone make the progress you want? In today's podcast we discuss the impact nutrition has on your client's training and the growth of your business!
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
1478 - Training - Direct vs Indirect Work Considerations
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Are you training each individual body part enough? Are you training it too much? How do you know?! In today's podcast we discuss how to properly balance the workload of each individual muscle in your programming whether it's programming for muscle growth, strength, and/or for CrossFit.
Friday Oct 28, 2022
1477 - Nutrition - Eating For Lean Growth
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Want to know how to eat for maximal muscle growth while gaining minimal body fat? In today's podcast we deep dive into a muscle building diet discussing calories, macros, meal timing, food selection, and much more!!!
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
1476 - Q&A - Do Machine Leg Extensions Build Muscle?
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
A client sent in a TikTok video of a trainer that said Machine Leg Extensions weren't useful for building muscle... and the client asked "Is this true?". In today's podcast we answer this question and provide MANY ways in which you can use Machine Leg Extensions to create amazing growth results!!!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
1475 - Mindset - Keep Moving
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
When you're struggling, physically and/or mentally, the key to long-term success is to keep moving. Momentum, even without clarity of direction, sustains hope, and it's hope that will keep your spirits, and the possibility of success, alive!
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
1474 - Training - Mixing Strength, Muscle Growth, and Fat Loss
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Want to know a workout structure that allows you to gain strength and muscle mass while losing body fat? Of course!!! In today's podcast we discuss a workout structure designed for those goals that provides structure but still with freedom to create an endless variety of workouts and/or allows the structure to be used for all of your clients with individual tweaks as needed!
Monday Oct 24, 2022
1473 - Nutrition - IFBB Pro Diet
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Want to know how an IFBB Pro eats during contest prep? Of course you do!!! haha. In today's podcast we discuss a diet that helped a previous client earn a pro card! We discuss meal timing, food selection, caloric cycling, and much more!!!