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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
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
In today's podcast we answer a listener question about managing workout intensities to avoid aches and pain, BUT, while still wanting to make progress in strength and fat loss.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss 3 habit forming tips from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. This is an AWESOME BOOK and well worth the time/money to read it!!!!
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
What do you want to achieve from your workouts? Are you including aspects for all of your goals? Are you including them with the right time distribution? It can feel overwhelming to fit in everything that you want, in today's podcast we discuss how to combat this concern and feel more in control!
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
In today's podcast we cover three recent questions in regards to a nutrition program. In the answers to the questions we discuss the "why" of each answer and how YOU can use the information to create a nutrition program specific to YOUR needs!
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
I'm joined today by my Mom!!! She's a personal trainer here at BIG with a competition history in both aesthetic and strength sports! In today's podcast we discuss three programming approaches towards emphasizing a main lift; the pros and cons of each and how YOU can select the best approach for your needs!
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Want to combine powerlifting AND fat loss? In today's podcast we provide a structure with specific exercise examples including sets and reps that can help you blend the goals of powerlifting AND training for fat loss!!!
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Want to know everything? DON'T!!! Knowing everything can actually hurt you!!! Listen in to find out why!!!
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Trying to gain size? But you're afraid of getting fat? And that fear of getting fat is preventing you from gaining size? YIKES!!! A circle of confusion and misery! In today's podcast we help answer the questions of how to both gain size AND not get fat!
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Need to eat more calories earlier in the day to best control weight, strength, and/or muscle size? But, you're never hungry in the mornings? In today's podcast we cover 3 tips that can help!!!
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Afraid of rejection? Don't be!!! Rejection can actually be a BENEFIT to you!!! Listen to today's podcast to find out how!
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Oh no!!! You missed your lift?! Missed a specific weight or missed specific reps... what should you do?!! In today's podcast we discuss the answer and provide some help!!!
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
In today's podcast we cover a few questions from a recent client nutrition plan!!! AND we explain WHY the answers are what they are! Great learning lesson!!!
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Are you training for others to think you look sexy? What do you think they think is sexy? It might not be what you think!!!
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss questions we can ask ourselves that can help us become our best selves. The questions help frame our mindsets towards progress which can then impact the actions we take towards progress.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss why strength athletes should include aesthetic training concepts, and vice versa. We also discuss common concerns / questions when trying to blend these two goals.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss the impact of meal timing and the effects it has on body composition.
*Note - In the podcast I accidentally label it as podcast #777 but it is only podcast #776
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss how to get the most from the least days of training. We cover proper ways to address movement quality and nutrition adjustments for training vs non-training days specifically single non-training days vs consecutive non-training days.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
In today's podcast we discuss the importance of setting boundaries. This is a MUST!!! Please listen in!!!
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
To look our best we must aim to lose fat and build shape. In your efforts to achieve your best results... are you paying attention to both parts of the equation? Are you only performing activities with the intent of fat loss? Are you also addressing activities to improve shape?
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Do you eat "healthy" but aren't getting the results you want? Maybe your definition of healthy needs redefined! In today's podcast we discuss how to best define what food is "healthy" so you can achieve your best results!
Past Podcasts Referenced:
#21 – Nutrition – Carbs – Good or Bad?
#29 – Nutrition – If I Eat Fat Will I Get Fat?
#33 – Nutrition – How Much Protein Do I Need?
#41 – Nutrition – Diet Right – What Matters Most
#153 – Nutrition – How Many Calories Do I Need?
#216 – Nutrition – Protein Digestion & Type Selection
#249 – Nutrition – Meal Timing