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Garage Gym Athlete

858 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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

74: Curcumin Supplementation and Our Footwear Recommendations

November 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

This week we are looking supplementation for circulation, specifically turmeric. Then we are talking about the footwear we prefer for certain activities. This weeks workout is 1/4 Mile for Humanity and its a doozy. 

74: Circulation Supplementation and Our Footwear Recommendations

November 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

This week we are looking supplementation for circulation, specifically turmeric. Then we are talking about the footwear we prefer for certain activities. This weeks workout is 1/4 Mile for Humanity and its a doozy. 

The Soft American- Physical Danger

November 27, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MB

This week, a reading from The Soft American on physical danger. 

20 Years in the Home Gym with Donnie Morrow

November 26, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MB

This week we are talking with Donnie Morrow and how his gym and goals have evolved over 20 years. 

How Do You Combat Sun Exposure In The Winter?

November 25, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.69 MB

This week we are talking about sun exposure and vitamin D. The days are shorter and colder so there is less opportunity to get sun exposure and therefor vitamin D. So how should you adjust your daily routine?

73: Training For Longevity

November 23, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MB

This week we are looking at how the level of training can effect longevity. Some are worried about training too much, or not enough, but what is the right amount for longevity? Then we are looking at our programs on sale this week! And this weeks workout is a Thanksgiving tradition, the Geo Metro Challenge!

Mental Toughness in Programming

November 20, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

This weeks interview was with Dr. Matt Jordan and he is talking the mental toughness side with fitness programming. 

Getting Shocked Back to Life with Jason James

November 19, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MB

This week we talking with Jason James, his training and of course, his near death experience. 

Can You Do Too Much Zone 2?

November 18, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 7.67 MB

We program a fair amount of zone 2, especially on deload weeks. But, can you do too much zone 2 training?

72: How Important is Individualized Hydration?

November 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

This week we are looking at a really cool and in-depth study that examined the impact of individualized hydration for athlete. Then we talk about all of the biggest fitness lies we have been hold. Lastly, this weeks workout is Backbone. 

Digestive health & leaky gut: Why and How with Aglaee Jacob

November 13, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.35 MB

This week come from an interview with Aglaee Jacob and on leaky gut. Leaky gut is still slightly new but something that needs further exploring. So if you have had digestion issues, dont miss this one. 

How to Reframe & Row Across the Atlantic with Tim Crockett

November 12, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

This week we bring back someone that was also on the Betterhumanology podcast. You may remember a buy who rowed across the Atlantic! Well we catch up with Tim on what he's doing and his next huge aquatic challenge. 

Meal Prep when Getting Started

November 11, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MB

This weeks ask me anything is on how we meal prep and what we do to meal prep for the week. 

71: Impact of Varying Dosages of Fish Oil on Recovery and Soreness

November 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

You all know we love recovery. This week is no different, but it is the first time we are talking specifically about fish oil and how it benefits recovery. Then we are talking about our "non staple" staple foods. Lastly, its MURPH week again. 

Caffiene and Its Impact with Dr. Amy Bender

November 06, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.41 MB

In an interview with Dr. Amy Bender, her and Jerred talk about caffeine and sleep. 

"Mobile Till I Die" with Sarah Trunkey

November 05, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MB

This week we are talking with Sarah Trunkey. She was full of energy and we had a great talk about training and staying active. 

Does Water Quality Matter?

November 04, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.32 MB

This week we are talking about water. We all know drinking water is important, but how much stock do you put into water quality?

70: More About Rest and The Big Leap

November 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

This week we are looking at resting between sets again. Rest is very important, but so is the intent of your workout. then we do our book review for the month and this is a favorite among the office, The Big Leap. and FINALLY, we reveal a brand new (mostly) workout, Blitzkrieg 2.0. 

Breathing and Breathing Habits with Kelly Starrett

October 30, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.52 MB

We are back with Kelly Starrett and talking about a very important and often overlooked thing, breathing. 

Working The Oil Fields And Preparing For Killmanjaro With Chris Trader

October 29, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MB

This week we got to talk to Chris Trader who has a very unique work schedule and gym routine. Being away for a few week and home for a few weeks at a time. Then we talk about his big goals and more. 

What's the backstory on the EO3 Team?

October 28, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.51 MB

This week we were asked how the team all met and came together. 

69: Avoid Injury When Increasing Training Volume

October 26, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MB

This weeks study was very cool and a new look at overtraining. If you have heard of overreaching training for looked into training with a great increase in volume be sure to check this out so you don't over train. Then this weeks topic is on which equipment outside of our programing requirements we thing is best. This weeks workout is Stairway To Heaven. 

The Passion Paradox with Brad Stulberg

October 23, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MB

Back again with Brad Stulberg talking about passion. 

Playing the Long Game with Back-Porch Athlete Daniel Kupec

October 22, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week we have Daniel Kupec and we chat about his long approach perspective to training and more. 

What Is Our Coaching Tier All About?

October 21, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MB

This week we were asked about our coaching tier membership and what happens with our coaching level. 

68: Lifting to Failure

October 19, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MB

This week's study will examine comparing lifting low loads to failure, near failure, and high loads. We dive a bit deeper into the logic and executions of these. Then this week's topic is on skills we think garage gym athlete should have. This week's workout is the Hard to Kill 5 Miler.

The Daily "Dose" with Joseph Hawthorne

October 16, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.77 MB

Jerred interviewed Joseph Hawthorne and they spoke about a lot of cool things, daily habits, rituals, etc. 

A Simple Approach to Health and Freeing the Mind With Andy Goodbread

October 15, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MB

This weeks Athlete Of The Week we have on Andy and how he approaches health. 

Zone 2 and How To Target Areas

October 14, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.45 MB

This week we were asked about zone 2 training and if you can target certain ares with certain exercise to lose weight where you want to. 

67: Velocity Lifting - A Case for a Garage Gym Training Partner

October 12, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MB

We are looking at velocity in your training again! When getting a micro view at warming up specific areas for specific lifts/workouts. Then a fun workouts this week, River Heist. 

Habits And Being An Example For Your Family

October 09, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.08 MB

Were back with Kelly Starrett tasing about family and how to be a good example. 

DIY Mastery & Basement Maximization with Clint Gadbury

October 08, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MB

This week we are chatting with Clinton Gadbury and all of this awesome DIY projects, how he has maximized his basement, and MORE. 

Tracking Calories and Deficit

October 07, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.63 MB

This weeks AMA is about setting your calories and what to set them at based on your activity and if you are among for a deficit. This goes well with this weeks study on Monday, so enjoy!

66: Fat Loss - How fast is too fast?

October 05, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 38.8 MB

This week we look at multiple studies that compared the efficiency and effects between losing weight fast and losing weight slow. This is a great review we looked at, if you have been looking to lose weight or ever have this may help shed light on that. Then we do our next book review, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. And finally, Jerred finally got his Fat & Sugar fix.

The Greatest Legal Performance Enhancer: Sleep

October 02, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MB

How important sleep is with Brad Stulberg. 

Heart Failure; Endurance Athlete; Garage Gym Athlete with Brian Walsh

October 01, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MB

We had a great conversation with Brian Walsh and he shares quite a story about having heart failure. We also talk about his training and working on endurance. 

AMA new cycle quick fire

September 30, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MB

Its NEW CYCLE week so we are going through common FAQ questions in a quick fire fashion.

65: The Science on Knee Wraps and Knee Sleeves

September 28, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MB

Welcome to our new training cycle! If you arent training with us, you can join for 30 days for just $1. this week we are looking at a study that examines the use of knee sleeves and wraps. So i you have considered using them then check this out. Then speaking of new cycles, we talk about how we decide which programming track we do. 

Community with your Gym

September 25, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.7 MB

Jerred chatted with Joseph Hawthorne and about the community in your gym. 

Paleo, TrueForm Running, and Murph with Dr. Chris Morrissey

September 24, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MB

This week we are talking with Dr. Chris Morrissey about a lot of great things from nutrition, training equipment, the murph project and more. 

How to Recover Before Bed

September 23, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MB

for those of you that training in the evening, Jerred and Joe talk about how best to recover in the evening and what nutrition to prioritize and get before bed as to not effect your sleep. 

64: The NEW Standards

September 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

This week we go over a study that examines anabolic response with strength training in caloric deficits and non deficit diets. If you want to be in a deficit you need to add strength to your program. We then unveil and talk about the new testing standards. We have tweaked our baselines for what we test and we explain why. 

The Whole Person Concept with Kelly Starrett

September 18, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.03 MB

Jerred talks more with Kelly Starrett about the whole person concept and human performance.  

The MURPH Cast

September 17, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MB

Jerred sits down with a lot of the weekly MURPH hooligans and they talk every thing murph and their journey doing for the year of murph. 

Is Flexibility a Necessity, Genetic, Overrated?

September 16, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.41 MB

This weeks AMA Jerred and Joe actually met up in person and we talk about flexibility why its important, when to work on it, and how to get better. 

63: Red Meat + Fruits + Veggies = ??

September 14, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB

This week we are looking at another nutrition study, but specifically quality and if there any link to cancer. Then this weeks topic sticking with nutrition we share our favorite recipes. This weeks workout is a classic, What The Ruck. 

Why We Deload with Brad Stulberg

September 11, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MB

This weeks cool down is with Brad Stulberg, talking about why the combination of stress plus rest creates growth, and why we deload. 

Building a Brick Wall with the Minimalist Brian Johnson

September 10, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MB

Jerred and Joe talk with Brian Johnson this week with this minimalist approach and how he stays motivated.

How to Improve VO2 Max

September 09, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MB

This week we talk about how to improve your VO2 Max and what it relates to. 

62: What is "Clean Eating" and Pacing Revisited

September 07, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 44 MB

This week we have a really unique study that looks at the perception of clean eating and how people feel toward it. So we really dive into clean eating for a while. When we give our tips on pacing workouts. This weeks workout is Heavy Load Short Distance.