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 universi ...
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2138 - Mindset - Willingness to Try Something New
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Are you fearful of trying a new approach? If your current approach isn't working, and you believe you do need to move on to a new approach, BUT, you're afraid to do so... today's podcast can help! I share 3 tips that'll help you move on to the new approach with more confidence and conviction!!!By brutalirongym
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2137 - Training - Is Running Bad For Your Knees?
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Are you worried about the impact of running on your joints? Have you heard that running is bad for joint health? If so, in today's podcast we answer those concerns and provide steps for how to protect your joints while being able to include running into your exercise routine!By brutalirongym
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2136 - Nutrition - Setting Up a Calorie Deficit Diet for Fat Loss
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Want to learn how to set up a fat loss diet for yourself or a client? In today's podcast I teach how to determine the right calories, the appropriate deficit, and how to balance your nutrition with your activity for an overall fat loss diet approach! Lots of great information!!!By brutalirongym
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2135 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 6 Weeks Out
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Another fun week!!! This week we talk about food dreams, the impact of your period on a diet, and share some fun memories!!! Lots of laughs in this one!!!By brutalirongym
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2134 - Q&A - Why Does My Weight Fluctuate Every Day?
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If your body weight changing per day impacts your emotional health and/or can feel demotivating at times, this podcast can help! In today's podcast I explain what a weight scale measures and how / why our body weight can fluctuate daily. Better understanding the reasons for day to day change can help us better control our reactions and actions so w…
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What's holding you back from reaching your goals? What's the one thing you can never seem to get past? In today's podcast we explore what to do when you have a seemingly immoveable object in your path. Listen in to learn!!!By brutalirongym
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2132 - Training - Program Review & Free Giveaway - Female Strength Without Adding Mass
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Want to get stronger without getting bigger? In today's podcast I share a program I recently wrote for a client that achieves exactly that goal!!! And, it's totally for free!!! Listen to the podcast and if you want a free copy of the program reach out at brutalirongym@gmail.comBy brutalirongym
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2131 - Nutrition - Client Journal - Check In and Q&A
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Want to learn what we cover in our weekly client check-ins? In today's podcast I review a recent client check including the weekly nutrition review and the weekly Q&A topics and answers discussed! This is a fun insight into what is covered within our one-on-one services!By brutalirongym
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2130 - Q&A – What Do Your Clients Struggle With the Most?
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I was asked this question recently by one of my personal trainer clients and I thought it would make a great podcast!!! If you'd like to learn if your struggles are also shared by others (hint, hint - they often are) you can listen to today's podcast to find out if so and what we do to work through them!…
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2129 - Mindset - What Should You Blame Yourself For?
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If you beat yourself up when things don't go as planned please listen to today's podcast! In today's podcast I discuss self-blame and how it often shows itself in fat loss diets when it comes to our weight on a scale and the food choices that we make.By brutalirongym
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2128 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 7 Weeks Out
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What a fun week! Meredith's weight loss plateaued so we had to make some adjustments but everything's back on track and pushing forward! To learn what adjustments we made... listen in!!!By brutalirongym
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2127 - Training - Squat Pre-Exhaust Program
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Pre-exhaust before Squats?!! Yep!!! The benefits may surprise you!!! In today's podcast I share a squat pre-exhaust program I wrote for a client including the individual-specific benefits, exercises, and exercise selection thought process!!! There's a ton of great programming knowledge in this podcast!!!…
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2126 - Nutrition - Is a Low Carb Ketogenic Diet Necessary for Fat Loss?
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Do you have to avoid carbs to lose body fat? Do you have to be in a state of ketosis to lose body fat? In today's podcast we explore what carb vs fat content a diet needs in order to be successful for fat loss! Listen in to find out!!!By brutalirongym
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2125 - Q&A - How to Get Stronger Without Getting Bigger
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Do you want to get stronger without gaining fat, muscle, or added body weight? Many people want to increase strength without feeling bulky or without having to move up a competitive weight class. If this explains you, today's podcast is for YOU!!!By brutalirongym
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When we think of what we want to achieve... what does it take? What will we have to do to reach that goal? In today's podcast I share a client story of someone who asked that exact question... "what will it take" and the answer surprised her!!! Listen in to find out what that answer was!!!By brutalirongym
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2123 - Training - Elite Powerlifter Offseason vs Prep Training Programs
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Want to learn how the best in the sport of powerlifting structure their offseason vs peaking programs? In today's podcast I share the training for a 4x Elite Total Powerlifter!!! What we focus on in their programming that allows them to be their best and how YOU can do the same!!!By brutalirongym
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Do you struggle with your emotional response to your weight and/or your appearance? If so, you likely are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, defeated, and maybe even burned out. In today's podcast I discuss how you can diversify your focus, how you can "find more to enjoy" along the process so that you can better enjoy and sustain the process!…
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2121 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 8 Weeks Out
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Another great week! This week we discuss recent progress photos, how to manage stress and why that's important, and we even discuss some fun "what if" questions related to diet and exercise!!! Lots of fun!!!By brutalirongym
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2120 - Q&A - How to Set Up a Push Pull Legs Routine
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If you'd like to set up a PPL routine that is more personalized to your needs today's podcast will teach you how! In today's podcast I share 3 common complaints about the PPL approach and what you can do to counter those complaints to create a fully personalized program!By brutalirongym
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When you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and unmotivated do you tend to stop your efforts? Do you tell yourself that you'll take a "short" break to recover before coming back... to only then have that "short" break become way too long? In today's podcast we explore the concept of how to manage these negative emotions WITHOUT stopping so that we can b…
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2118 - Training - Deadlift Pre-Exhaust Program
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Want to add more variety and excitement to your deadlift workouts WHILE progressing your strength? Who doesn't?! In today's podcast I share a program that I wrote for a client focused on warming up for the deadlift using non-deadlift specific exercises designed to address weaknesses and increase explosivity! Listen in to learn to more!…
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2117 - Nutrition - Managing Calories In vs Calories Out
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No matter your goal calories in vs calories out will play a significant factor in the process of reaching your goal. In today's podcast we discuss the three main factors of the calories in vs calories out equation; nutrition, exercise, and activity. And how you can manipulate these factors to create a personalized approach to your goal to ensure th…
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2116 - Q&A - Why Does Fat Loss Advice Differ?
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We often hear differing and often conflicting advice towards our fitness goals which can lead to us feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. Why is there so much variance in what we hear? And how do we know which advice to follow? Listen in to today's podcast to find out!By brutalirongym
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2115 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 9 Weeks Out
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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!…
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2114 - Mindset - Calming the Mind for Better Sleep
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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!By brutalirongym
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