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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
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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Another week of prep and another week of PR weight loss!!! This week Meredith navigated traveling while pushing herself the hardest she has so far in the prep! In today's podcast we discuss her recent training and nutrition, her mindset as we push harder in the prep, and what changes we'll be making in the upcoming week!
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Are you struggling with poor sleep quality? Are you tired when you should be but when you lay down you can't seem to calm your mind? If so, today's podcast can help! We discuss common reasons for poor sleep quality and provide tips for how you can address those issues!
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
What's holding you back? In today's podcast I share 3 client stories of overcoming negative training mindsets that were holding them back and how YOU can use the lessons they learned to help you become your best self!
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Yes you can lose body fat while eating carbs! In today's podcast I discuss how to manage carbs as well as general caloric deficits during diets in order to modulate diet stress to improve long-term adherence and consistency!
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
In today's podcast I discuss the per workout format, exercise selection, and the training methods used in Meredith's current contest prep workouts! These same concepts can be used to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of YOUR workouts so it's definitely worth a listen!!!
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and behind in all of your goals? If so, it could be because you're struggling with "purposeful productivity". What is that? Listen in to find out!!!
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Have you plateaued in your progress? If so, it may be because you've plateaued in the degree of uncomfortable that you experience in your workouts. In today's podcast we discuss 3 training techniques that will allow you to safely progress the challenge of your workouts so you can progress your... progress! haha
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Meredith hit a new weight PR this week! She's hungry but she's in good spirits!!! In today's podcast we share this week's updates along with a discussion on "diet brain" and how being disciplined in your diet can help increase your discipline in other areas of life as well!
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Have you ever started a weight loss diet but ended up GAINING weight?!! If so, you're not alone! This is more common than people think!!! Listen to today's podcast to find out why this happens and what adjustments to your diet you should make!
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
If you're struggling with being overly fat but under muscled today's podcast can help! In today's podcast we discuss 3 options you can use to approach how to lose body and gain muscle while better managing daily energy, workout performance, and recovery!
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Are you looking for a product or program to help you achieve your goals? If so, you're likely considering between two categories; things that replace work vs things that magnify your work. Which is best? Listen to find out!!!
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Want to learn how to blend absolute strength, relative strength, and cardiovascular endurance into a complete program? If so, you're in luck! In today's podcast I review a current client's program that combines all of these goals as well as corrective therapies for the shoulders, hips, and lower body joints! Tons of great information AND the program is available for FREE upon request!!!
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Want to know what a bodybuilder eats in the offseason? In today's podcast I share the diet structure of a current client who's eating to maximize muscle growth while minimizing body fat gains. The diet has specific foods but also allows for variety within the diet to help with adherence!
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Want to know what the experts say about how to lose body fat? In today's podcast we discuss advice from seven experts on what are the best approaches for fat loss!!!
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Another successful week! In today's podcast we discuss nutrition when traveling and how to train when you return from traveling! We also discuss recent nutrition changes and our approach towards the upcoming week!
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
What happens if what we expect doesn't happen? What happens if what we want doesn't happen? We're... unhappy! In today's podcast I discuss thoughts from the book "Solve for Happy" by Mo Gawdat and share 3 insights that can help you better control your happiness!
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
What are the most common training mistakes I see in commercial gyms? You'll have to listen to find out! Also in today's podcast, I share how you can avoid making these mistakes in your own training!!!
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
If you have diverticulitis and you're worried about what foods are safe to eat or what's foods are best to build a healthy diet today's podcast WILL help!!! I discuss what the condition is, how we can avoid it / lessen flares ups, and what foods are best! Lots of great information!!!
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Do you need a nutrition coach to reach your goals? For some people, no, for others, it may help. In today's podcast I discuss nutrition "coaching" options such as apps, automated programs, and actual human coaches and who would benefit the most from each!
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
When what you want to do can't be done... how do you react? Your reaction is the difference between success and continued failure. In today's podcast we discuss how to react so you can make the best choices to help you reach your goals!!!