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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 Nov 03, 2021
1130 - Q&A - My Knee Hurts When I Run
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a common reason as to why people experience knee pain when running AND we talk through a Corrective Exercise Therapy Routine YOU can use to correct it!!! Awesome stuff!!!
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
1129 - Mindset - What‘s Possible?
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss what's possible in regards to achievements. Can you be exceptional in two different sports at the same time? Can you be successful in spite of an existing or old injury? Can you be successful in spite of a health condition? Can you be successful in spite of a crazy busy schedule? What's truly possible?
Monday Nov 01, 2021
1128 - Training - Tips for Abs Calves & Lagging Body Parts
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
In today's podcast we share training tips from a recent trainer consultation. We cover tips for the Abs, Calves, and for how to improve mind-muscle connection with lagging body parts! If you want to request a training tip topic please let us know at brutalirongym@gmail.com
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
1127 - Nutrition - How to Cheat Better
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
If you're going to cheat on your diet, there's actually a way to cheat with less negative consequences!!! Yes, there's a way to cheat better!!! Listen in to find out how!!!
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
1126 - Q&A - Quick Fat Loss Before Vacation
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Saturday Oct 30, 2021
Need to get in shape quickly? Want to look leaner but short on time? In today's podcast we discuss what people usually do in this circumstance and how it's THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE of what they should actually do!!! We explain why it's wrong, and, what they actually should do!!!
Friday Oct 29, 2021
1125 - Mindset - Learning How to Grind in Big Lifts
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how to coach others or yourself through the challenge of big lifts! When pushing yourself to the limit you have to learn how to be aggressive but also stay true to your best technique for maximum strength and safety. Hard balance to master! But, in today's podcast we provide some ways you can work on that balance and be better prepared for your next big lift!
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
1124 - Training - Exercise Programming - Row Variations
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
In today's podcast we take a detailed look at programming considerations for Rows. What type of row is best for what goal? And, for the choices we make what are the pros and cons that we have to account for? Lots of great information!!!
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
1123 - Nutrition - Managing the Influence of Others
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
In today's podcast we provide 5 strategies you can use to manage the influence of others when you're wanting to stay true to your nutritional goals.
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
1122 - Q&A - Nutrition & Training BEFORE a Contest Prep Diet
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how to approach your nutrition and training BEFORE you start a diet!!! This process will set you up for success during your diet, not only to achieve the goal, but to do so with the least stress and best quality results possible!
Monday Oct 25, 2021
1121 - Mindset - Improved Perspective to Help Technique Regulation
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a question you can ask yourself as a method to help you get more from your training by helping you maintain better technique and better programming decisions!
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss specific workouts written for a client working to build muscle but with access to limited equipment. We discuss how to work around limited equipment as an issue AND we discuss specific workout structure and exercise selection decisions used to write the workouts that YOU can use to write your own!
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
1119 - Nutrition - I Don‘t Care About Health I Just Want Results
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Can you be healthy AND lean? AND strong? AND athletic? Or, in order to maintain health do you have to give up looking your best? In today's podcast we discuss these questions and provide some answers. We teach you how you can be BOTH healthy AND achieve the physical goals you want!!!
Friday Oct 22, 2021
1118 - Q&A - Should Aesthetic Athletes Do Heavy Squats and Deadlifts?
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a listener question about the effect of heavy compound lifts on distended abdomens. To avoid a distended stomach, should you avoid heavy lifts? Awesome question, awesome discussion!!!
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
1117 - Mindset - How to Get Motivated to Workout
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss why you often struggle to get motivated to workout, and why IT'S NOT BECAUSE YOU'RE MENTALLY WEAK!!! We also discuss many techniques and methods you can use to build that motivation when needed!
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
1116 - Training - ”Winning the Day” Defined
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
When we're wanting to be successful we do need to push ourselves, but, how far? How far is necessary for progress, but, how far is actually too much and detrimental? In today's podcast we discuss what #winningtheday actually looks like when you're wanting long-term success!
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
1115 - Nutrition - Don‘t Stop There
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
We all fall off the plan from time to time, and we often know why, we can identify the reason, but... we stop there! We know why, but, we don't then make a plan to address that why! In today's podcast we discuss how we can continue our thinking and make a plan to better stay on the plan the next time!
Monday Oct 18, 2021
1114 - Q&A - Methods to Meet Protein Requirements
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how to meet your daily protein requirements if you've been struggling to do so. We provide tips on the best approach and on what foods are best for meeting your protein needs!
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
1113 - Mindset - How to Make Our Best Habits Our Default Habits
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how we can create life habits that best resemble what will lead to our best life rather than the habits that hold us back! Your best life is possible, but, to achieve it you must be intentional!!!
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
1112 - Training - The Best Warm Up Routine
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
In today's podcast we share THE BEST WARM UP ROUTINE... EVER!!! Hmm, a little skeptical? You should be haha. Listen in to find out what the best warm up routine is and how YOU can create it!!!
Friday Oct 15, 2021
1111 - Nutrition - How to Stop Eating Poorly When Stressed
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Typically when we feel like crap we eat like crap, and then, we feel like crap haha. How can we stop this cycle? How can we continue to eat well even when we feel overwhelmed? In today's podcast we provide the answer!!! Listen in to find out!!!