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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 Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
If you wear joint support, does it makes the muscles around your joints weaker? Great question! In today's podcast we discuss the answer and provide tips for how to best use belts, sleeves, straps, and wraps in your training!
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Are you going through physical therapy but seeing inconsistent and/or little results? Wondering why? Your nutrition may be the answer!!! In today's podcast we discuss the relationship between physical therapy and nutrition and what YOU can do to achieve the best results for your efforts!!!
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Tired and fatigued during the day? Caffeine doesn't seem to be helping? What can you do??? In today's podcast we discuss several tips on how to boost daily energy so you can better feel excited and ready to take on the day!!!
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Struggling to manage your self-care with ALL the things on your to-do list? In today's podcast we discuss mental management techniques you can use to find a sense of control, to build momentum, and to reclaim self-care while also crushing your day!!!
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Struggling through a rehab process? Frustrated with slow progress? Frustrated because the issue continues to return? In today's podcast my wife Meredith joins me to discuss her rehab experience and how she's been able to make significant, permanent progress!!!
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Spending the money BEFORE you make it isn't a financially smart decision. You can survive it, but, it carries with it many risks! Doing the same with our nutrition, spending calories before you eat them, isn't a smart choice either... and in today's podcast we explain why!
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Leg Press or Hack Squat? What's the difference? Does it matter which one I use? In today's podcast we compare the Leg Press and the Hack Squat; which one you should use, and why exercise selection is important and the impact it can have on your progress!
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Is there a "bad choice" that you make even though it hurts you? Do you struggle to fight against that choice? In today's podcast I share a story of a choice I made that helped me win that struggle, that helped me win future struggles, and, may help YOU!!!
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
How fast do you move during exercises? How fast SHOULD you move? In today's podcast we discuss the best tempo to perform repetitions to make sure you're getting the best results!!!
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Do you eat "pretty much" the same things every day? You don't track your calories or protein because you eat so similarly each day that they're "probably" always the same... well, if you're stalling out in your progress, feeling tired and achy, or unmotivated for training... you likely aren't as consistent in your nutrition as you think!!! How you eat directly impacts how you progress, how you look, and how you feel!!! Rather than assuming you're on track, KNOW you are!!!
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Have you been trying, repeatedly to reach a goal? To eat healthier? To exercise regularly? To compete? To reach a performance milestone? But, you continue to fall short? Continue to fail, over and over? Why? In today's podcast we discuss why you may be repeatedly failing your goal and how you can start to adjust your approach and finally become successful!!!
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
"For me" vs "To me"? There's a life-changing difference between these two questions. One shuts us down, one inspires us to change. One keeps life in the same rut, one creates a new course for our lives. How you mentally approach your struggles, your goals, will make or break your future!
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
What's the best way to train at home to maximize results while minimizing time invested AND minimizing distractions?! In today's podcast we discuss an at home training workout structure that can help you stay focused, get the best results, and do so within a limited time schedule!!!
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Feeling hungry? Low on energy? Feel like you need more food, BUT, you're afraid to gain body fat? In today's podcast we discuss how if you're tracking your foods, you've made progress towards your goals, but you're now super hungry and your workout energy seems to fizzle out... what can you do? Should you eat more food to counter the hunger and energy needs? But, will doing so cause you to gain body fat? In today's podcast we provide all the answers to all your questions!!!
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Want to look like the actors from Top Gun Maverick? You can!!! In today's podcast we discuss how to structure your training, nutrition, and supplementation to transform your body to look more like the actors in the movie!!! Super fun stuff!!!
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
When we want to take on a new challenge, or make a big change in our life, we often focus on the initial decision to do so. Should we commit, or shouldn't we? What if I commit but can't follow through? We often focus on this BIG decision as the most important aspect... but, is it? In today's podcast we discuss the importance of balancing the big decisions with the small efforts that support them! And with this balance, we can learn how to take on challenges and make big changes with less stress!
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
How many exercises do you need? How important is "the right" exercise? In today's podcast we discuss these questions, the concepts behind them, and how you can create programming that's specific to your preferences!!!
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Today is a fun one!!! In today's podcast we discuss a listener's background and goals, and provide personalized training and nutrition advice that they can use to achieve their goals. We're now offering this as a service to listeners! If you too would like a personalized podcast explaining what your best approach would be to reach your goals visit our website and submit a Listener's Advice request! www.brutalirongym.com
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Want to hear what a gym owner looks for when training at other gyms? What do I want in a gym, what don't I want in a gym, what do I believe is the best gym? In today's podcast I share my recent experiences training at gyms other than my own, the good, the bad, and the what's best for you!
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Whether you can change something you're unhappy about, or, you can't... you still have a choice! A choice to accept the situation; accept the responsibility to change it, or, accept the responsibility to learn how to flourish within it. Either way, acceptance is the key to taking control of your life, of reclaiming happiness within your life!