Garage Gym Athlete

858 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 479 ratings

Welcome to the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, where we explore the world of functional fitness and performance training in the home gym. Join us as we talk to coaches, athletes, and experts about their experiences in building strength, endurance, and athleticism outside the traditional gym setting. In addition to sharing practical tips and strategies, we'll also delve into the latest scientific research on topics like exercise physiology, nutrition, and recovery to help you optimize your training and achieve your best results. Whether you're a seasoned garage gym veteran or just getting started on your fitness journey, this podcast is for you. So if you're ready to unleash your inner athlete and take control of your training, tune in to the Garage Gym Athlete podcast.

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Episodes

239: Outrunning The Grim Reaper STUDY, Elite Runners Longevity

July 08, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MB

This week we are looking at those top 1% of atheltes and their longevity, specificlly anybody who has ran a sub 4 minute mile, which is surprisingly very little.

238: New Program, Weight-loss Study, and Garmin Suggestions

July 01, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MB

This week we are covering a good bit but most imporatly NEW CYCLE start this week. We talk a little about it here but you can also get sample programming from all 5 tracks on our website for free.

What Increases Strength Endurance The Most?

June 28, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MB

How can you make your muscles better for higher reps and volume?

237: Injuries! Weightlifting vs. CrossFit vs. Powerlifting vs. Strongman vs. Traditional Strength Training

June 24, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week we are talking injuries! specifical what brand of resistance training produces the most injuries? Then we are sharing our experiences with each of these and injuries from them.

236 Thoughts & Tactics for Training Kids

June 17, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

How should you get your kids into fitness? Or if they are interested how should you start with training them and working out and at what age?

How Does Pre Training Cardio Impact Muscle Growth?

June 14, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 9.68 MB

Can a longer cardio warm up help with muscle growth?

235: What Cardio Is Best? How Should You Pace In The Heat? & MORE

June 10, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29 MB

We're talking about a few things today and it is all Zone 2 related. from what is the best modality, to heat, to even incorporating strength.

Flexible Training Based On HRV GREAT For Endurance

June 07, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.32 MB

Do you pay attention to HRV in your training?

234: Interrupted Sitting For Your Health

June 03, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MB

Moving more and not sitting as much is a bit of a no brainer when it comes to health. But one group of a scientists took it a step further and compared what type of movement through a sedentary day is best for health.

Is More or Less Rest Better For Hypertrophy?

May 31, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.17 MB

How much rest do you take between sets if hypertrophy is your goal?

233: EMOM Training

May 27, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MB

We have been doing EMOM training for a very long time, since before Garage Gym Athlete was even a thing. And now we have some more science to back it all up.

Why Breaks From Training INCREASE Your Gains

May 24, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.2 MB

Do you ever takes breaks of deloads from training?

Why Breaks From Training INCREASE Your Gains

May 24, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.2 MB

Do you ever takes breaks of deloads from training?

232: Recast: How To CRUSH Murph

May 20, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MB

We have a TON of content on murph. Jerred has done murph every week for an entire year TWICE and we have a community of atheltes who have also done a year of murph so we know a bit about murph. If you want more Murph content check out other episodes on our podcast and our Youtube channel.

Are You Properly Fueling For Your Workout?

May 17, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.89 MB

What do you eat or take before working out? What do you actually NEED before a workout?

Baseless Claims and Pseudoscience in Health and Wellness

May 10, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.9 MB

Theres a lot of information going around espeically with social media. How do you sift through it all?

231: Interval Weight Training- What To Know

May 06, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MB

A follow up episode on IWT and answering some questions from our community. There was a full breakdown episode of IWT we did a few week ago and this is going more in-depth to some specifics.

How ibuprofen will WRECK your Gains

May 03, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.24 MB

Are you a chronic taker of NSAIDS? You may be hurting your gym progress.

230: How To Break World Records at 92 Years Old

April 29, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MB

This weeks study is more of an analysis on just one man. Usually a sample size of one doesnt mean much but this is about 4 time indoor rowing world champion, 92 years old Richard Morgan. The reason why this stuck out to us is not because of how impressive that first line sounds but because of how he did it, with concurrent training.

Why Sleep Can Save Your Life & How To Get It

April 26, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.05 MB

We have always talked highly of sleep so here we are again, still talking about it. Thats how important it is.

229: The Ultra- Recap, Reflect, and Lessons Learned

April 22, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MB

Last episode where we talk about the Ultra we promise. Jerred and Joe talk about the ultra and things Jerred took away from it and possibly what to apply to future endurance events.

Why Strength AND Conditioning Help You Live Longer

April 19, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 9.81 MB

There have been a lot of studies supporting doing both strength and conditioning training for overall health, but how about making you live longer?

228: The ULTRA - Death by 5K

April 15, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MB

This week is a special episode. Jerred has been training for his Ultra for months now updating everybody on his progress. Well the time has finally come and he recorded his experience during his race so this episode is sort of a recorded live experience from his 50K with Mark Bishop.

What Are The Key Factors (Nutritionally) For Weight Loss?

April 12, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.96 MB

What should you really be focusing on when trying to lost weight?

227: Ultra Prep and Wearing a CGM (continuous glucose monitor)

April 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Jerred has his ultra race coming up very soon so we talk about that. Then we really get into Jerreds new Continuous Glucose Monitor and all for the feedback, ins and outs of that and more.

What To Do For A Warm Up To Better Perform

April 05, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.13 MB

How intentional are you with your warm up? What is the best way to warm up?

226: New Cycle!! Hard to Kill Track Details

April 01, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MB

Check out the sample programming here: https://www.garagegymathlete.com/2024 Today, I cover all the details on the HARD TO KILL TRACK for our second cycle of 2024!

Maintaining Explosive Power After HIIT

March 29, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.42 MB

How can you remain explosive after HIIT and being fatigued?

225: Our Garage Gym Equipment Wish List

March 25, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week Jerred and Joe are together talking about their top pieces of equipement they plan on adding next to their gym.

Does Beta Alanine Actually Work?!

March 22, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.96 MB

Were talking about supplements again this week, beta alanine.

224:Counting Macros; Struggles, Tips, Lessons learned

March 18, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 28 MB

Joe has a guest on this weeks podcast talking about counting macros. We have recently started counting our macros so we go over some of our struggles, lessons learned, tips and more.

Get Stronger & More Explosive JUST with Glute Practice

March 15, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.18 MB

Have you been neglecting your glutes?

223: Interval Weight Training

March 11, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

We have been doing IWT (Interval Weight Training) in our programs for several years now. But Jerred shares his recent programming in using IWT and how we will be using it in the future to increase performance.

How Much Volume Should You Lift While Cutting?

March 08, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.59 MB

When you are trying to trim body fat does the amount you lift matter or just the stimulus?

222: Training Updates; Traveling, Running, Recovering

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

Joe is back with Jerred and giving an update on what hes been up to the last couple of months and what his training is looking like and where exactly is he now. Jerred also gives his training and progress updates on his 50K.

How to STICK to a Program

March 01, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.72 MB

Do you program hop a lot? How can you make sure to stick to a program you start?

221: Our 6 (Fitness) Hills To Die On

February 26, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MB

Everyone has their opinions, preferences and hot takes. But what are somethings you are convinced you wont bend on, you feel so strongly about you will die on that hill? Well we give six of our fitness hills to die on in this episode.

TRUTH About Intermittent Fasting & What To Know

February 23, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.07 MB

Have you tried intermittent fasting? What do you really need to consider when doing IF?

220: How Much Protein You Should Eat Per Meal

February 19, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MB

Garage Gym Athlete Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Protein Intake In this episode of the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, we dive deep into the world of protein consumption, particularly focusing on the optimal amount you need in each meal to maximize muscle recovery and growth. We'll debunk the myths with a blend of science and real-world stories, starting with the eye-opening journey of a professional athlete's encounter with lactic acid and how staying informed can save you from falling for o...

How Long To Rest Between Sets?

February 16, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.15 MB

Do you time rest between each of your sets? Or do you go by feel?

219: Recast - Pre Exercise Music Can Increase Power And Velocity

February 12, 2024 11:47 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Today, we are re-publishing what is now the MOST popular podcast here at Garage Gym Athlete!! Give it a listen or a re-listen and let us know what you think.

Avoid Strength Plateaus & Mix It Up!

February 09, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.08 MB

How do you avoid strenght plateaus? What do you do to change things up?

218: Failing My Way Through Ultra Training (more lessons learned)

February 05, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MB

Today, Jerred goes over what he's learned in Ultra training and how he adjusting to get in the training volume he need to tackle the race. He also covers some of the big picutre lessons for athletes who want to be above average but have limited time to train.