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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 Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Want to lose fat and develop a great body appearance but do so in a sustainable manner that matches your lifestyle? Umm, duh! haha In today's podcast we discuss the process of how to set up a routine of nutrition and training that can help you achieve a great body and great health in a manner that can be sustained (and improved upon) for the long-term!
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Staying up late? Tired the next day? Struggling to get into a better sleep pattern? In today's podcast we discuss why we often find ourselves falling into that pattern and how we can better take charge of our sleep patterns by better managing our stress! Listen in to learn more!!!
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Bored in training? Plateaued in progress? What do you do? Try something new!!! In today's podcast we discuss the benefits of trying new positions in training! We provide client examples and ways YOU can learn what new to do!!!
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Are you struggling with nutrition? Struggling to lose fat? Build muscle? Gain strength? If you are, today's podcast WILL help!!! In today's podcast we explain three concepts that if applied will help you make progress towards your goals! The concepts are easy to understand and allow you to implement them in a manner that fits your needs, preferences, and schedule. Listen in to learn more!!!
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
How to train for backpack hiking!!! In today's podcast we discuss a program created to help a listener prepare for the Inca Trail, a steep mountain hike in Peru that leads to the city of Machu Picchu. Anyone preparing for a backpack hike will benefit from this podcast!!! Tons of good information AND a full explanation of the program we'll be using!!!
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Do you find yourself often making plans but rarely completing them? Have you tried one diet, one training program, but it didn't work, so now you're trying another, and another, and another...? In today's podcast we discuss why we often like making plans but struggle to complete them, AND, we provide some advice on how to break that cycle and finally follow through!
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Deep dive into movement mechanics!!! In today's podcast we discuss a performance review of a client who recently competed in a powerlifting meet! We share what we'd look for in the next step of creating a program to address their needs as to best help them continue to get stronger but while also staying healthy and pain-free!
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Do you struggle with staying on track when you're out of your normal routine? If you worry about what to eat when you can't eat what you normally eat, what do you do? Listen to today's podcast!!! That's what you do!!! haha In today's podcast we teach how to manage staying on track even when your schedule is out of whack! (see what I did there :) )
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
How do you properly manage your daily meals when your normal routine changes? What do you do when you find yourself running low on energy? If you've wondered about adding extra meals into your day, or subtracting meals, or what to do when you miss a meal, today's podcast will help!!!
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss motivational quotes and the lessons that can be learned from them. Life lessons learned from others can be a great way for us to make progress in our lives more efficiently and effectively.
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
You're putting 100% into your training, but are you getting 100% in return? In today's podcast we discuss the importance of personalizing your programming; why you need to, the benefits of doing so, and HOW to actually do so!!!
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Not sure how to adjust your calories when you life adjusts? Training day vs Non-Training day, maybe you're recovering from an injury or surgery, or you're going on vacation? These are all reasons why our caloric needs would change, but, how can we adjust our caloric intake without messing up our goals? In today's podcast we discuss what determines our caloric needs AND how to proper adjust your calories to stay on track!!!
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Does your low back hurt when you bend over to pick something up? Do your knees hurt if you have to get down to kneel on one leg? Pain in common positions SHOULDN'T be common!!! In today's podcast we discuss why you have pain in these positions AND how you can fix it!!! We even provide a FREE program to help!!!
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Struggling with food cravings at night? In today's podcast we discuss a hack you can use at night to curb cravings! But, then we teach you why that hack... is crap!!! haha. Don't look for short term ways to manage cravings, look deeper!!! Look into WHY you're having cravings in the first place!!! In today's podcast we discuss many reasons why people have nighttime cravings and what they can do to address the deeper issue!
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a training program written for a female CrossFit athlete who's working on addressing hip and shoulder pain while still wanting to get stronger. There is TONS of great information in this podcast for both men and women, and for ALL goals!!! Also, we offer the program being discussed FREE to the listeners!!!
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Does the idea of food tracking overwhelm you? Having to weigh your foods, find their nutritional information, hitting specific macronutrient and calories targets, etc... Does is all seem like "too much"? In today's podcast we discuss that process, provide some insight on how to make the process easier, and we explain that following that process ISN'T a "forever" endeavor!!!
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Want to learn how to analyze your own squat? In today's podcast we discuss how you can self-identify weak points in your squat mechanics and/or muscular strength, AND, how you can adjust your programming to account for them!!!
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Chances are you're working towards having a balanced life... but, you just can't seem to figure it out yet. You think you have it but then something happens and it's gone, you then fight to get it back, but yet, it's gone again. We work for and wait for a balanced life, believing that THEN we can live our best life... but, what if a balanced life... is a myth?
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Is it possible to gain and shape muscle while being your best at CrossFit? Hell yes!!! In today's podcast we discuss techniques I've used with elite Crossfitters to help them improve movement mechanics, address pain, increase strength, AND increase muscle mass!!!
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
In today's podcast we cover one of the first steps everyone should take to better control their nutrition regardless of their goal. And, we share a challenge you can take on that'll help you complete this first step!!!