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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
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Happy Birthday Mom!!! In today's podcast we share my Mom's fitness story and 5 life lessons that YOU can apply to better live your best life!!!
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how to manage depression when faced with an injury.
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
In today's podcast we answer a listener question about the differences of training the arms for the purpose of strength vs growth. We provide the differences and the reasons for the differences as well as FREE workouts for both goals!!!
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
In today's podcast we teach you how to determine if weight gained is good or bad, is it muscle, or, is it fat?!
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Is it helpful to blend two exercises together to save time and/or increase overall training volume for more results? In today's podcast we answer this question and provide both good and bad examples of exercise combinations along with teaching how to create the best combinations to achieve the best results!
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
In today's podcast we take a look at ourselves, our thoughts, our perspectives, and how what we think, the way we think, impacts the quality of our lives. We cover A LOT of resources, specifically two, that we can use to improve our understanding of how what we think impacts how we live.
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss the recovery methods of percussive and vibration devices. How they work, and, do they work? We also provide product reviews for a vibrating foam roller and percussive massage device from the company Hyperice. If you'd like to use these therapy methods, should you buy their products? You'll have to listen in to find out!!!
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss a specific nutrition program written for a CrossFit Instructor. We discuss nutrition tips for people who are highly active but don't think they are looking or performing to their best. What should they do? We give those answers in the podcast!!!
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
In today's workout we analyze a workout written by another company at a listener's request. We discuss the pros and cons of the program and how to correct the cons. The lessons taught in the podcast can help YOU make the same corrections to your programming so you can get the most from your efforts!!!
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss 3 goal setting concepts that will help you make better goals that will increase your chances of success!!!
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
In today's podcast we cover topics that we taught in a recent in-person training session including Mechanical Drop Sets, variable types of Unilateral Training, caloric and macronutrient timing, and an example workout structure
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how to make better nutritional choices!
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss how you should modify your training to create more muscle mass! Should you add intensity, frequency, or volume? How do you know?! In today's podcast we answer these questions!!!!
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Yes! In today's podcast we tell you exactly what is holding you back! THE #1 reason you're not more successful! AND! We give the exact steps on how to address it!
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Are you getting the most you can from your workouts? Are you sure?! In today's workout we discuss two sample workouts and what intents each exercise / concept within the workout serves, AND, how you can learn to break down your own workouts to ensure you're getting the most results possible!!!
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
In today's podcast my beautiful bride Meredith joins me to explain her experience preparing for our wedding. She shares the stresses she went through while still balancing her nutrition and training goals so that she could have the body she wanted on the day of our wedding. By sharing her story I hope it encourages other women that no matter what stress they go through they can still be successful towards their goals!
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Does Powerlifting require you to be fat? Does it make you fat? Does being fat help? In today's podcast we answer these questions and more. And! We provide specific training and nutritional information to help you be your strongest AND leanest!!!
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Want to get up in the morning with more energy? With more gusto to get active and crush the day? If so, then today's podcast is for you!!! In today's podcast we discuss specific tips and tricks you can use to create more motivation in the mornings!
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
50 30 20 ??? Nope, we're not talking about macronutrient splits! We're talking about something new!!! A new way to approach nutrition that still allows you to eat what you want!!! Sound too good to be true?! Listen in to find out!!!
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
In today's podcast we discuss 5 ways you can ensure success!!! Whether you're starting a new goal or have been working on the same goal for a while, these 5 tips can help!!!