Brutal Iron Gym

Nov 21 2024 100 ep. 23 mins 74
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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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2187 - Nutrition - Client Example - Fat Loss Diet for Wedding

Nov 21 2024 23 mins  
Want to lose body fat and have a leaner physique for your wedding? If so, today's podcast can help! In today's podcast I discuss how to set up your diet and training to ensure you'll be in your dream shape for your dream day!!!

2186 - Q&A - Which Should I Do First - Get Big or Get Lean

Nov 20 2024 16 mins  
Are you stuck? Do you want to get bigger, but, you also want to be leaner? Which should you do first? We provide that answer in today's podcast!!!

2185 - Mindset - Cognitive Congruency

Nov 19 2024 23 mins  
Does what you think you want match your daily thoughts, words, and actions? Often people "say" what they want, but, what they DO doesn't always match, and this opposition often leads to failure. How can we avoid this trap and ensure we achieve success? Listen in to find out!!!

2184 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 2nd Show Wrap Up

Nov 18 2024 32 mins  
Meredith competed in her second show this year, NPC Carolina State Championships, over the weekend!!! In today's podcast we recap the experience; the good, the bad, and the totally unexpected haha, and talk about our next steps towards Nationals in December!

2183 - Training - Benefits of Cardio for Strength & Muscle Building Athletes

Nov 17 2024 12 mins  
Are you struggling with poor recovery? Poor digestion? Low hunger? Poor sleep quality? If you're a strength or muscle building athlete low intensity cardio can help all of these issues!!! In today's podcast I discuss the benefits of cardio for strength and muscle building athletes as well as discuss the best method for including cardio without lessening your workout performance!!!

2182 - Nutrition - How to Determine Calorie Difference on Training vs Non-Training Days

Nov 16 2024 17 mins  
How many calories should you eat on a training day vs a non-training day? This is a great question to ensure you're properly fueling your training performance and adaptations without eating an unnecessary surplus of calories. In today's podcast I share two methods you can use to determine the proper caloric intake based on your daily activity level!

2181 - Q&A - Top 10 Exercises for Gaining Muscle

Nov 15 2024 26 mins  
What are the BEST 10 exercises for gaining muscle and getting jacked? If you want to know, you'll have to listen!!! In today's podcast I share my top 10 list as well as give an explanation for each choice!!!

2180 - Mindset - Stop Choosing the Easy Pain

Nov 14 2024 20 mins  
What is "easy pain"? It's the familiar discomfort, the familiar effort that you often repeat in hopes of achieving a specific goal BUT unfortunately never seems to work, at least not long-term. When you want to achieve a goal, and you've tried the same approach multiple times, it may be time to try a new approach. In today's podcast I discuss how we can overcome our hesitations tow

2179 - Training - Exercise Selection - Pre-Contest vs Offseason

Nov 13 2024 16 mins  
When switching from offseason to pre-contest training, what considerations should be made in regards to exercise selections? Should you use the same exercises that you used in the offseason, or, if the diet is changing from surplus to a deficit, should your training change as well? Listen to today's podcast to find out!

2178 - Nutrition - How to Make Dieting Less Stressful

Nov 12 2024 25 mins  
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Uncertain? When it comes to dieting feeling stressed isn't uncommon, but thankfully it doesn't have to be the norm! In today's podcast I share 5 tips for how to reduce dieting stress!!!