A weekly podcast covering all things Scunthorpe United, brought to you by the team behind the longest running independent SUFC fansite, Iron Bru. Finalist in the Best Football League podcast category at the Football Content Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 universi ...
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In conversation with Michelle Harness, Lee Turnbull & James Moody
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We are joined by SUFC co-owner and chairwoman Michelle Harness who provides an update on the club's financial situation, the proposed lease and development of a training facility at Quibell Park and the latest on the New Showground Community Interest Company. Head of Football Operations Lee Turnbull provides an update on the football side after a p…
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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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2113 - Training - Funny Client Stories that Helped Them Break Through Mental Weaknesses
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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!By brutalirongym
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2112 - Nutrition - Dieting in the Grey - Carb Manipulation
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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!By brutalirongym
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2111 - Q&A - How I Train My Wife - Meredith's Contest Prep Workout Routine
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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!!!By brutalirongym
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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!!!By brutalirongym
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2109 - Training - Intensity Techniques for Mental Toughness
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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…
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2108 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 10 Weeks Out
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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!By brutalirongym
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2107 - Nutrition - Why You May Gain Weight When You First Start a Diet
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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!By brutalirongym
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2106 - Q&A - Managing Fat Loss and Muscle Growth Simultaneously
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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!By brutalirongym
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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!!!By brutalirongym
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2104 - Training - Program Review & Free Giveaway - Tactical Fitness
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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 progra…
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2103 - Nutrition - Bodybuilding Client Offseason Diet
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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!By brutalirongym
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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!!!By brutalirongym
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2101 - with Meredith - 2024 Contest Prep - 11 Weeks Out
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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!By brutalirongym
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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!By brutalirongym
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2099 - Training - Common Training Mistakes
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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!!!By brutalirongym
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2098 - Nutrition - Diverticulitis - What Can I Eat?
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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!!!By brutalirongym
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2097 - Q&A - Should You Hire a Nutrition Coach?
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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!By brutalirongym
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