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 aes ...
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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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When selecting the right foods to reach your goal... should you choose what's convenient or what you actually enjoy? We answer that question in today's podcast!By Robert Polenik
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2301 - Random Question Podcast - Week of July 28 2025
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35:18Today's podcast features questions asked by YOU, the listener!!! We cover why people struggle to lose body fat even if they don't overeat, weight training differences for strength vs endurance athletes, how to get motivated for workouts, and whether a trainer should focus on in-person vs virtual clients! Super fun stuff!!!…
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Are you struggling to reach a goal? You're doing everything right but it just doesn't seem to be working?! Well... maybe you're not doing as "right" as you think you are!!! In today's podcast we discuss the prevalence and impact of self-deception and what we can do to raise our awareness and overcome our "blind spots".…
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Do you struggle with hunger? Especially late at night? If so, today's podcast can help! We discuss 3 methods you can use to better control hunger cravings!By Robert Polenik
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2298 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of July 21 2025
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2297 - What is the Best Training Volume for Muscle Growth?
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20:45Want to know how many working sets you should do per body part, per workout, per week? In today's podcast we discuss what factors to consider when determining the best training volume!By Robert Polenik
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2296 - Food Variety to Improve Diet Adherence
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14:16Is it better to eat the same thing consistently, or, to allow for a variety of food choices? In today's podcast I discuss the pros and cons of food variety related to diet adherence and long-term success.By Robert Polenik
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Today's podcast covers questions related to nutrition, training, and personal training business submitted by our patrons of our Patreon service! If you'd like to submit questions of your own and/or have access to monthly training programs and nutrition education as explained in the podcast check out our patreon service at patreon.com/cthreemethod…
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2294 - Self-Sabotage - Fear of Letting Others Down
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12:19Do you struggle with anxiety / fear of letting others down? Does this prevent you from performing your best or even attempting specific goals? If so, today's podcast can help! I discuss a healthy perspective that can help you better understand how others relate to your successes and possible failures.…
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2293 - Caloric Cycling to Manage Diet Fatigue
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16:37Feeling burned out? If you want to avoid feeling "burned out" when dieting today's podcast will help! In today's podcast I share how caloric modulation can help not only prevent diet burn out but increase diet effectiveness!!! Listen in to learn more!By Robert Polenik
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2292 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of July 7 2025
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28:47Today's podcast covers questions related to nutrition, training, and personal training business submitted by our patrons of our Patreon service! If you'd like to submit questions of your own and/or have access to monthly training programs and nutrition education as explained in the podcast check out our patreon service at patreon.com/cthreemethod…
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Do you struggle with always expecting the best from yourself even when you don't have your best to give? If you struggle with setting healthy self-expectations today's podcast will help! I provide a framework for how to make decisions and take actions that can help you create healthier self-expectations!…
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Want to contest prep like a pro? In today's podcast I share a method of tracking contest prep diets that I've used to help clients earn IFBB and drug-tested Pro cards!!!By Robert Polenik
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Today's podcast covers questions related to nutrition, training, and personal training business submitted by our patrons of our Patreon service! If you'd like to submit questions of your own and/or have access to monthly training programs and nutrition education as explained in the podcast check out our patreon service at patreon.com/cthreemethod…
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2288 - Hybrid Program - Strength & Running
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28:12Want to learn how to train for both strength and endurance? And how to do so without feeling the common aches and pains that most athletes face? Listen in to learn more!By Robert Polenik
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Are you constantly setting goals, falling short, and then quitting? Do you get frustrated when you make a mistake? In today's podcast we discuss how to create goals that ensure progress ALONG with ensuring long-term success!!!By Robert Polenik
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2285 – Rate of Tissue Change - Fat & Muscle
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19:24How fast can you gain or lose fat? How fast can you gain or lose muscle? In today's podcast we discuss the rate of change for fat and muscle along with my best recommendation for testing and tracking body composition!By Robert Polenik
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Can a diet that is over 40% protein be effective for fat loss while maintaining muscle mass AND still provide enough energy for proper training intensity and daily energy? In today's podcast we explore this diet structure explaining the rationale and application.By Robert Polenik
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2283 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of June 16 2025
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2282 - 5 Reasons Why You Should Track Calories
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20:38If you're struggling in ANY WAY related to nutrition, tracking your calories WILL HELP!!! In today's podcast we discuss 5 reasons why AND HOW tracking calories can help!By Robert Polenik
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How is it possible??? How can eating MORE help you LOSE body fat? Find out in today's podcast!!!By Robert Polenik
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2280 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of June 9 2025
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How low do you need to go? If you're wondering what is the right calorie deficit, or, how to manage calorie deficits for weight loss, today's podcast can help! In today's podcast I discuss how I am personally managing my daily and weekly calorie deficit in order to reach my weight loss goal!By Robert Polenik
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2278 - Which is Better - Fasting or Low Carb
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19:13Do you wonder which diet is better? Fasting or Low Carb? If so, today's podcast can help! In today's podcast I explain how these two diet strategies relate to the goal of wanting a lean physique with optimal performance!By Robert Polenik
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Today's podcast covers questions related to nutrition, training, and personal training business submitted by our patrons of our Patreon service! If you'd like to submit questions of your own and/or have access to monthly training programs and nutrition education as explained in the podcast check out our patreon service at patreon.com/cthreemethod…
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2276 - Dexa Scans - Purpose & Interpreting Results
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28:05Are you interested in testing your body fat percentage? Or how much lean muscle mass you have? If you've considered body composition testing today's podcast can help! I discuss the pros & cons of common body composition testing methods and explain how to interpret the results of a Dexa Scan!By Robert Polenik
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"What advice would you give to the 20 year old Rob?" is what a client recently asked me! I answer this question in today's podcast!!!By Robert Polenik
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2274 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of May 26 2025
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2273 - The Best Strength Accessories You’re Not Doing
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16:19Want to increase your strength in Squat, Bench, and Deadlift? And, wanting to do so in the quickest way possible? You're in luck! In today's podcast I discuss the best strength accessories that you're likely not doing... yet... that can help boost your strength in a significant way!By Robert Polenik
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Have you heard of a "refeed" when dieting? Wondering what that is, why people do it, and if you should do it? In today's podcast I teach the answers to what, why, and who when it comes to diet refeeds!By Robert Polenik
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2271 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of May 19 2025
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In today's podcast I discuss the negative impact menopause has on body composition and fat loss. I provide tips on how we can mitigate the negative impact as well as how we can address cellulite. Lots of helpful information!!!By Robert Polenik
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2269 - When Eating Less Won't Help Fat Loss
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18:16If you've been eating less with the intent to lose body fat, but your daily energy has crashed, your mood is in the dumps, and food cravings are taking over your life... what do you do? In today's podcast I discuss what to do when eating less is no longer an option, but, you still have body fat to lose!…
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2268 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of May 12 2025
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GLP-1 drugs are being prescribed for fat loss at an increasing rate, however, this is also leading to an increasing number of people using these drugs that DON'T actually need them! And in many cases the negative side effects, the dark side of GLP-1 use, is causing more harm than good. We explore the dark side of GLP-1 use in today's podcast!…
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2266 - Pre, Intra, & Post-Workout Nutrition
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16:24What should you eat at each of these workout-related nutrition windows? In today's podcast we cover each timeframe in regards to what demands / needs are we aiming to meet and what foods are best to meet those demands / needs!!!By Robert Polenik
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2265 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of May 5 2025
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2264 - Why You're Not as Lean as You Think You Should Be
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18:37Do you train hard and eat healthy... but you're not as lean as you'd like to be? Does your work seem to be greater than your results? In today's podcast we discuss TWO main reasons why you may not be as lean as you think you should be!By Robert Polenik
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Does "getting older" change the way we should eat? How can we avoid excessive body fat as we age? How can we optimize for muscle and strength as we age? In today's podcast I discuss these topics and provide steps you can take to stay in control of your appearance and performance as you age!By Robert Polenik
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2262 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of April 28 2025
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48:06Today's podcast covers questions related to nutrition, training, and personal training business submitted by our patrons of our Patreon service! If you'd like to submit questions of your own and/or have access to monthly training programs and nutrition education as explained in the podcast check out our patreon service at patreon.com/cthreemethod…
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2261 - Using Carbs to Preserve Muscle Mass
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24:24Yes, your carbohydrate intake CAN impact your muscle mass!!! When in a caloric deficit, if you undereat carbohydrates you may be causing muscle loss!!! Listen in to learn more!By Robert Polenik
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2260 - Nutrition - Creatine - Is It Overhyped?
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25:59Does Creatine work? Should you be taking it? If so, how much should you be taking? In today's podcast I discuss Creatine along with 9 other commonly recommended supplements! I discuss why I recommend them and whether or not YOU should be taking them!By Robert Polenik
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2259 - Patreon Weekly Q&A - Week of April 21 2025
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You've likely noticed... the podcast has a new name!!! In today's podcast I explain why we're making the name change AND I extend TWO special offers associated with nutrition education!!! Listen in to learn more!!!By Robert Polenik
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2257 - Nutrition - Use of GLP-1 Agonists in Bodybuilding
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24:11Ozempic, Mounjaro, Semaglutide, Retatrutide, and other GLP-1 agonist drugs are becoming more popular in bodybuilding. In today's podcast I discuss why, the pros and cons of these drugs, and how to mitigate the negative impacts.By brutalirongym
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2257 - Nutrition - Use of GLP-1 Agonists in Bodybuilding
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24:11Ozempic, Mounjaro, Semaglutide, Retatrutide, and other GLP-1 agonist drugs are becoming more popular in bodybuilding. In today's podcast I discuss why, the pros and cons of these drugs, and how to mitigate the negative impacts.By brutalirongym
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Do you make any of these self-sabotage mistakes??? In today's podcast I discuss 5 ways that I see clients sabotage their own progress! From these examples we can learn to identify if we're doing the same, and, if so, how we can correct those actions!By brutalirongym
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Do you make any of these self-sabotage mistakes??? In today's podcast I discuss 5 ways that I see clients sabotage their own progress! From these examples we can learn to identify if we're doing the same, and, if so, how we can correct those actions!By brutalirongym
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2255 - Training - Pros & Cons of SBD Days
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28:21Does your programming include a Squat, Bench, and Deadlift day? Are you considering including a SBD day into your training? If so, in today's podcast I discuss the pros and cons of SBD days and how to optimize them for the best possible outcome!By brutalirongym
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