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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 Mar 06, 2021
891 - Training - Technique Development Effects on Confidence
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how as you increase technique knowledge you may actually feel a decrease in confidence! That's very normal, and, actually a GOOD SIGN!!! Listen in to learn more!!!
Friday Mar 05, 2021
890 – Nutrition – Advice for Eating Well When Traveling
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
In today's podcast we cover 3 pieces of advice YOU can use to ensure you eat well when traveling! How not to fall behind and undo the progress you've been making!
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
889 – Q&A – Center of Gravity Challenge – Men vs Women Physical Challenges
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
In today's podcast we answer a fun Q&A!!! We discuss why women win center of gravity challenges between men and women, and, we discuss other types of physical challenges that allow for equal performance between both genders!
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
888 - Mindset - Who Should I Listen To?
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how you can determine who you should listen to for advice and guidance.
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
887 - Training - 3 Reasons You're Underachieving
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss 3 reasons why you're underachieving!!! 3 ways in which, if addressed, you could be getting better results TODAY from doing what YOU'RE ALREADY DOING!!! Listen in to find out what they are!!!
Monday Mar 01, 2021
886 - Nutrition - Eating to Gain Weight
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
In today's podcast we cover 8 tips on how to increase your calories to increase your gains!!! If you're struggling to eat more in order to grow today's podcast WILL HELP!!!
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
885 - Follow Along Workout - Upper Back for a Better V-Taper
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a NEW FREE SERVICE we're offering through the Brutal Iron Gym instagram and YouTube channels!!! These are workouts that explain and demonstrate specific exercises combined together into a cohesive and awesome workout!!! Listen in to today's podcast to learn more AND how YOU can best take advantage of this new offering!!!
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
884 - Mindset - Chaos is Okay
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Are you feeling chaotic in life? Struggling to balance all of your demands? Feeling overwhelmed? If so, please know, it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong!!! Chaos is okay!!! Listen in to learn more!!!
Friday Feb 26, 2021
883 - Training - Weight Training & Fat Loss – Myth Busting
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In today's podcast we bust some myths around weight training and it's impact on fat loss. Will lifting weights make you bulky? Does cardio burn more calories? Does eating less help you lose more? We cover these myths and more!!!
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
882 - Nutrition - If I Hate Fasted Exercise Why Do I Sometimes Prescribe It?
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss why fasted exercise is a no-no, but, also, why in some cases I recommend it! Whaaa? haha Listen in to find out why!!!
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
881 - Q&A - Diet to Control Acid Reflux
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a listener's issue with acid reflux and the diet we wrote for her to help that issue. The information covered has helpful information that can be applied to ALL diets so please listen in no matter what your nutritional goals may be.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
880 - Mindset - Get Out of the Middle
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Are you struggling to get ahead? You want to push forward in your goals but you burn out too quickly or, heck, you can't even get motivated to start! In today's podcast we discuss how to get yourself stronger to start and succeed in your goals
Monday Feb 22, 2021
879 - Training - Reality Check
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Do you need a reality check? We all need perspective; some of us need it to keep our ego in check, but some of us need it to actually build an ego! In today's podcast we discuss in what moments we need to be corrected to calm us down, and in what moments we need corrected to hype ourselves up!
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
878 - Nutrition - Foods to Avoid
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
In today's podcast we cover what are the best foods to avoid when wanting to gain muscle size, peak your performance, and / or lose weight!!!
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
877 - Q&A - Training for Rotational Sports
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
In today's podcast we answer a listener's question in regards to rotational sports training. Sports like baseball, golf, cricket, frisbee golf, and much more!!! We discuss what the focal points of the training should be, exact exercises that should be included, example training formats and workout structures, and even how strong you should aim to be for Squats and Deadlifts!!!
Friday Feb 19, 2021
876 - Mindset - Being Happy with Your Accomplishments
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Ever reach a goal and then feel... kinda empty? Unsatisfied? Unhappy? Wonder why? Want to know how to manage those feelings? In today's podcast we discuss how to correct a feeling of unhappiness after you reach a goal.
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
875 - Training - Workout Analysis - At Home Workout
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
In today's podcast we review a workout written by another company! We discuss the pros and cons teaching concepts YOU can use to improve YOUR OWN workouts!
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
874 - Nutrition - Social Media vs Reality
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss the difference between what we see as "healthy eating" on social media vs what's practical in reality. How we can better balance what seems to be expected of us vs what we can actually manage given our life demands.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
873 – Trainer Education – Review & Requests
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
We've had requests for more Personal Trainer focused content so in today's podcast we cover recently discussed past Trainer Education podcasts from trainer consultations and encourage both personal trainers and non-trainers to reach out with any topic requests / questions.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
872 - Mindset - I'm Working for It
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Do you often say what you "would like" to achieve, what you "want" to do, what you're "wishing" for... only to have those words followed by a lack of sustained, long-term results? Instead of "would like", "want", and "wish" try saying "I'm working for". That small change of phrase can have a huge impact! Listen in to find out more!!!