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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 May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
In today's podcast we take a deeper look at the personal and business benefits of embracing the concept of "Seek first to understand, before being understood"
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a training method for people who consider themselves to be "hard gainers"; people who struggle to build muscle. We explain the benefits of training "less" to get more!
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
In today's podcast we cover 4 areas of needed attention when wanting to gain weight whether it's general weight gain for medical / health purposes and/or muscle gain for peak aesthetics!
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Don't allow the mistakes of your past to limit your future! Forgive yourself so you can grow, and remember the lessons of the past as reinforcement for a better future!!!
Saturday May 01, 2021
Saturday May 01, 2021
In today's podcast we provide an example of a training template; a training structure YOU can create for YOURSELF that allows for variability in training based on individual abilities, equipment availability, and the goals YOU want to achieve. We discuss a specific client example and steps for how YOU can create your own template!!!
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
In today's podcast we identify and discuss the most impactful components of healthy eating and how you can modify your nutritional focus to best match different moments of life.
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
In today's podcast we answer the questions of "When should I take steroids?" and "Do drug tested and non-tested athletes train differently?"
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss the benefits of "testing the waters" not by dipping a toe in but instead with both feet all in!!!
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss 5 reasons why you may be working hard but not seeing the results you want!
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Should you always follow your hunger? If you don't feel hungry, should you still eat? If you feel hungry, is it okay to eat? In today's podcast we discuss for all goals; fat loss, muscle building, strength increase... how do we manage hunger to help us best achieve our goals?
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
In today's podcast we share 3 methods you can use for workout ideas on days you feel mentally and/or physically exhausted and/or fighting depression type feelings
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
The life you want is your responsibility to build. The sooner you accept that responsibility, the sooner you can have that life
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss the popular strength training program of Wendlers 531 and what changes we would suggest making to the program to avoid commonly experienced limitations of the program.
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss the process of correcting under-eating. How you can do so and what to expect!
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Have you ever dieted and during the process thought to yourself... "How do I look WORSE?!!" You've been putting in great effort but somehow you look softer and fatter than before! Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Find out in today's podcast!!!
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
In today's podcast we review the three most recent audiobooks I've listened to and what each book had to offer in regards to life lessons and in what ways we can improve our lives!!!
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In today's podcast we explain why programs that repeat the basic lifts of Squat, Bench, and Deadlift over and over again STOP WORKING over time, AND, why you usually feel increasingly beat up and have joint pain from those programs over time. We explain why this happens and how YOU can fix it!!!
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
In today's podcast we look at the issue of "I'm eating healthy, but I don't seem to be making the progress I want". Why does this happen? How can we fix it? In today's podcast we provide the answers and give YOU the steps needed to correct the issue!!!
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Are the choices you're making to avoid stress actually causing you MORE stress?!! In today's podcast we discuss two actions you can take to help you stay on track with healthy habits and better adhere to the choices that you know will help you become your best self!
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
In today's podcast we answer the question of "How hard should I push myself?" We look at this from both an individual and a trainer point of view!!!