Garage Gym Athlete
858 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 479 ratingsWelcome 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
214: Tackling a 100-Mile Race with Very Little Prep - Dave Paczkowski
January 08, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBCheck out this interview with endurance athlete Dave Paczkowski.
213: Discover the Unbeatable 6 Reasons to Train with Garage Gym Athlete in 2024
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBWe have already launched a TON of new awesome stuff in 2024 and plan on adding much more to what we offer athletes. Check out this episode to learn more about what we are doing an Garage Gym Athlete and why you should join our community.
How Important Are Pre Workout Meals?
December 29, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.39 MBDo you need preworkout meals? When should you eat before a workout?
212: A Free Gift from Garage Gym Athlete
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBThis episode just teases next week and next year where you can look into more with us. go to garagegymathlte.com/2024 for free sample programming.
Are you ACTUALLY hungry after working out?
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.41 MBIs it just a habit to eat after wokring out?
211: The Intention-Behavior Gap - Why You Can’t Do What You Say You Want to Do
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBHow can we do what we say we want to do or help others out that say what they want to do?
Hot Water Immersion
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.31 MBIce baths are a new hot thing but what about hot water immersion? Benefits?
210: The Runner’s Breakthrough: Elevating from 0 to Over 100 Monthly Miles - 6 Essential Lessons on Serious Running
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat are our strategies and tips to going no miles per month to over 100? What do you need to do and take into account?
209: Athletic Edge Through Air - Ranking the Top Respiratory Techniques for Enhanced Athletic Performance
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 16 MBHow should you breath during exercise? Are there any hacks? Tricks? Exercises to help you breath your best to preform your best?
Comparing Resistance Training Effectiveness In Sexes
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.61 MBDifference in men and women with resistance training.
High Or Moderate Intensity Better For Fat Burning?
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.58 MBWhat is the best intensity for burning fat?
208: The Rhythm of Survival - How Predictable Sleep Patterns Outweigh Duration in Mortality Prediction
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBWe have always been told to get enough sleep each night, but what if that isn't good enough?
Are Priming Sessions Just For The Advanced Athlete?
November 24, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.64 MBCan a priming sessions be something everyone should include when they need to perform well?
The Road to 50K #3: New Fueling Strategies, How to Make Zone 2 Consistent, and Measuring Progress
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 7.25 MBJerreds weekly training update as he prepares for a 50K race. This week he will touch on fueling strategies which was also covered in a recent podast.
207: Pre-Diabetes Pitfall for High-Carb Athletes - Study Advocates Low-Carb Regimen for Ultra Endurance
November 20, 2023 13:29 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBHow should you fuel for endurance? Are there any pitfalls to consuming too much sugar, even if you are a high volume endurance athlete?
Running: For The Brain, Enhancement Gear, & a Workout
November 17, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.75 MBYou workout for your physical health, but what about your mental health?
The Road to 50K #2: What Happens When You Get Sick & Training Around Crazy Kid Schedules
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MBWhat do you do when you are sick? How do you train? Recover?
206: Unpacking Elements of Grit - How to Increase Your Mental Toughness
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 35.3 MBMental toughness can be often negelcted but if you are ever working toward any goals you need mental toughness. Jerred talks about how to help and increase your mental toughness this week.
Fasting Impacts In The Short & Long Term
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.55 MBHave you tried fasting before? What sort of benefits or effects can you expect from it in the short and long term?
The Road to 50K: Unpacking My HR Training Approach, Run + Lift Strategy, and Performance Progress
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBJerred updates his training for a 50K race.
205: Sip Happens: Moderate Caffeinated Coffee Consumption Brews Favorable Fat Loss, Says 2023 Study
November 06, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBCoffee has been talked about a lot regards to health. So we try and put some clarity to coffee and why it can beneficial and how much you should have.
204: Can How You Rest Between Sets Effect Your Performance?
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 79.6 MBWe have covered recovery and how much rest to have between sets but what you are doing between sets may effect your performance.
Dark Chocolate Benefits with SCIENCE
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.1 MBChocolate good for you? Tell me more.
203: The 7-Step Science-Backed Goal Setting Method for Athletes
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MBThis week we are diving in to a study on goal setting and jerrd gives the 7 step process for setting goals.
Strength Recovery Differences In Male & Females
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.36 MBDo males and females recover from workouts differently?
202: Functional Fitness...Fad or Methodology?
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBWhat is functional fitness? Is the term used too much? Has the term functional lead to overcomplicating exercises and workouts? Does too much variety get in the way of simple effective training?
Can Mix Grip Deadlift Lead To Injury?
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.42 MBdo you feel unbalanced when deadlifting with a mixed grip? Can it lead to injury?
201: Research Round Up! Strength, Speed, Memory, Oh My!
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 68.7 MBWe're doing our first research round up. This is where Jerred and Joe each pick 2 studies that we find relevant for garage gym athletes and brief them without the other having looked at the study.
200: Weighing the Truth: BMI and the Debunking of 'Healthy Obesity' Myth
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MB"Weighing the Truth: BMI and the Debunking of 'Healthy Obesity' Myth." Dive deep with us as we tackle the latest study shedding light on the intricate relationship between BMI, age, and metabolic health. Is "healthy obesity" a real phenomenon or just another health myth waiting to be busted? Join us as we dissect the findings, unravel the implications for athletes, and uncover the reality that lies beneath the scales.
Does Conditioning Really Effect Strength?
September 29, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.43 MBHow much does interference effect matter!? Will conditioning effect your strength?
199: NEW CYCLE Webinar!
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 89.7 MBBack to our cycle webinars where we go over each of our programming tracks, their major focus and a quick summary.
Is It Better To Do Strength First Or Hypertrophy?
September 22, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.83 MBStrength and hyertrophy often get lumped together but are two seperate goals and stimuli. Depending what your goals are, which should you train first?
198: Low Calories Diets Come At A Big Cost
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 70.4 MBThis is a point that keeps needing to be hammered in. This week we look at a study that compared two female groups. A low energy group at 1200 calories and an optimal energy group at 2300 calories. Guess which group was better for you and didnt cause issues through every system in the body?
What's The Best Back Squat Bar & Feet Position?
September 15, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.97 MBHow much do you factor in bar and feet position when squatting?
197: How to Prep for a 100 Mile Ultramarathon in Only 3 Months
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBHave you thought doing an endurance event or ultra anytime? Be sure to give this a listen.
What is the Goldilocks Zone To Exercising?
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.35 MBDo you train too much? You are more likely to train too little, but lets talk about that sweet spot.
196: How to Pick the Right Supplements in a Scary Supplement World
September 04, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MBWe have talked about out feelings on supplements and that we have no interest in starting a supplement line. But haven't gone into the specifics past that. This episode aims to go a little deeper on our feeling with supplements.
Choosing Your Own Weight Can Lead to Greater Strength
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.23 MBWe prescribe strength numbers, but there is evidence that self selected load can be a viable optin.
195: DEEP Dive: Blood Lactate Testing & Zone 2
August 28, 2023 13:48 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBWe just did a testing session with a blood lactate meter to officially find our Zone 2. So today we are talking about everything blood lactate and finding your zone 2 with blood lactate testing.
TRUTH About Burning Calories - Age & Sex Don't Matter
August 25, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.91 MBWhat you really need to know about bruning calories and weightloss.
194: Concurrent Training Vs. Hybrid Athlete: Whats the difference?
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 52.8 MBConcurrent training we talk about a lot is what we do, but the term hybrid athlete is being used a lot now. Whats the difference?
Can Tracking food Cause an Eating Disorder
August 18, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.72 MBWe talk about tracking food, mostly protien. But what does that effect have on your mental state?
193: The Science Behind Taking a Week Off (Deloading)
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MBWe're talking about deload weeks again here. This study compares two 9 week programs geared toward strength and hypertrophy. If you do our programming you know we regularly deload, every 4 weeks.
Hydration and Supplementation - Fueling Series Part 3 of 3
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.81 MBFinishing off our fueling series we are getting into the extras, hydration, supplementions and other things to consider like micro nutritnts.
192: How to Calculate and Program Zone 2 Training
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBToday, Jerred covers the practical side of Zone 2 Training. In previous episodes, we have covered more of the science of Zone 2 Training. Today, it's about the practical application of Zone 2 training. How to calculate your Zone 2, how to program Zone 2, and how to progress Zone 2 training.
Protein & Fat - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 2 of 3
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.32 MBRound two of our endruance event fueling series, this time we discuss protein and fat.
191: SAFETY in the Garage Gym
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBA recent unfortunate incident in the world of fitness involved a man dying while squatting at the gym. We aren't intending to exploit this tragic accident. Instead, we want to ensure the safety of all athletes and anyone lifting weights. Jerred will be sharing some safety tips, as well as discussing how to properly spot the squat and what precautions to take each time you perform this exercise; amongst many other safety considerations!
Carbohydrates - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 1 of 3
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.55 MBWe did an awesome endurance event breakdown and how to fuel. I highly recommend listeing to the full 3 part series.
190: Can Micro-dosing Strength Training Improve Performance?
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 66.3 MBThis week were taking a look at a presentation at NSCA’s Coaches Conference, by Professor Paul Comfort. We look at how micro-dosing strength training work and if I can benefit athletes. How we may use it and expanding on this concept in detail.