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
Probiotics & It's Effect On Gym Gains
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.98 MBHow can your gut effect your workout progress and gym gains?
189: Can you gain muscle on a calisthenics program?
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 53.2 MBYou can most definitely get stronger with doing calisthenics. Increasing your reps, your time under tension (tempo) and dynamic efforts will get you stronger. But that doesn't necessarily mean you will gain muscle.
What Is The Minimum Effective Dose For Lifters?
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.85 MBCan you still make gains or maintain with minimal lifting? this is a great listen if you are going into a down season or temporarly focusing on endurance.
The BEST Wearable for the Garage Gym Athlete
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 98.9 MBWe're talking wearables again! This time specifically in the context of what we would recommend to Garage Gym Athletes. These four wearable we have extensive use and experience with. So which do we recommend?
Is Tryptophan-rich Protein Best For Recovery?
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.95 MBAnother deep look into types of protein and whats best for recovery.
Review: Peter Attia’s Fitness Protocol from OUTLIVE
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBThis week Jerred reviews and breaks down the fitness programming parts of Peter Attias's book, Outlive. This is our wheelhouse and what he dives deep into, what he likes and what he doesn't like.
Visualizing Training Increases Performance
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.07 MBDo you go through the motions when you workout or are you mentally dialed into everything?
The Programming for Sub-6 Minute Miles and 30 Strict Pull Ups
June 26, 2023 13:38 - 29 minutes - 55.5 MBHow can you get fast AND strong? Focusing on just one isn't very hard, but being able to balance strength and conditioning can be challenging. Jerred sits down and breaks down the programming.
Everything You Need To Know About Tempo Lifting
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.03 MBWe program tempo lifing a fair amount, but it still takes some people by surprise and how best to do it.
I Can’t Wait To Be Patient with Dr. Rob Bell
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 74 MBInterview with Sport Psychologist Coach and Speaker, Dr. Rob Bell.
Strength & Conditioning Reduces Risk Of Covid
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.58 MBThis one goes a bit deep and at the time may have been a bit spicy. But it still is worth noting that taking care of your body and staying active will pay off.
188: Mental Fatigue On Strength & The WHEEL OF PAIN
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 56 MBThis weeks study looks at how mental fatigue affects strength. We have looked at this in the past specifically in strength endurance, but what about one rep max? Then we have our NEW segment, the Wheel of Pain
Science Says Don't Try So Hard...
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.17 MBHow is your effort toward workouts? Do you always go all out? That may not be the best way to go.
187: Creatine for Endurance, Our Favorite Garage Gym Purchases, and Increasing HRV by 36%
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 81.4 MBThis week we are going over a study looking at creatine effects on endurance performance. Then we are going over two of our favorite pieces of gym equipment, one expensive one on the cheaper side. Trying some new things on the podcast so let us know what you think!
Concurrent Training for Mental Health
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.72 MBHow can concurrent training help your mental health?
186: How to Shut Your Brain Off and “Just Do It” (It’s Not What You Think)
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MBDo you chase perfection? Can you stay disciplined? Today were talking about everything mindset.
Fuel For Workouts
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.52 MBHow do you fuel your workouts? Strength? Cardio?
185: Nutritional Considerations During Injury or Decreased Training Volume
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode, Jerred discusses the consideration for your nutrition during injury. This includes, protein recommendations, total caloric amounts, supplementation recommendations, what to avoid, and more!
Diet Changes that Lower Testosterone
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.1 MBHow can your diet and making changes effect your testostrone.
184: Should Vegan Protein Be Treated Equally With Whey?
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBThis week we are looking at a study comparing whey protein and vegan protein and if it has the same anabolic properties. They found the two proteins to be similar, but the most important thing is to focus on the amino acid profile.
The Science of Social Media and Clamping Your Mouth Shut
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.25 MBSocial media and fitness can be laughable with the die hards, influencers and endless "advice" out there.
Finding Accountability & A Community With Luis Garcia
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MBBack with another athletes interview. This one with Luis Garcia, he talks about he found accountably and a community to be part of.
Change Your End Weight Loss Goal To A Checkpoint
May 05, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.08 MBIts time to think about weighloss and reaching your goal a bit differently.
183: Are carbs GOOD or BAD!?!?
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 72.1 MBAh the age old debate, are carbs to blame? calories? genetics? This week we look at a study that compared low carbs verses low calorie diets in weight loss. There is a lot to unpack here and first, everything with nutrition is individual to the person. So if one person said their advice fits all, they just walk away. We're not here to draw lines in the sand but give you the best advice that science and our own testing says.
Flexibility In Training Can Help Your Progress
April 28, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.21 MBHow can being mobile improve your performance and even strength?
181: Is Cold Immersion The BEST For Recovery?
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBRecovery is something we cover a lot on this podcast because we know how important it is. We have covered a lot of different recovery techniques including cold immersion in the past. This study take another large look at cold immersion comparing it to other recovery techniques in strength, power and hypertrophy.
Perfectionism and Heat Acclimation Strategies
April 21, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.96 MBWere getting close to hotter weather, have you thougth about how the heat will affect your workouts?
6 Ways to Gain Muscle without Breaking Your Body
April 17, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 48.1 MBHow do you gain muscle without always having to do MORE volume or HEAVIER weight? Now, there's nothing wrong with heavy lifting and more volume, but sometimes those two things come at a cost. So what do we do when we still want to gain muscle but we don't want to beat our body up more? And can we do these things without having to change our program? All that in this episode!
Pre Exercise Music Can Increase Power and Velocity
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.53 MBThis week we are looking at how music can effect the type of workout you are doing.
180: Pump Up The BEETS!
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBBack again with more on Beets. If you have started using them now, what's stopping you? This time we are covering a systematic review on beets lookin gat strength and muscle hypertrophy. Beets are becoming one of the best supplements you can take for concurrent training. It's low risk, low cost, super easy.
Good Habits Are Most Important For Nutrition
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 7.92 MBIf you are looking to change your health and nutrition the best you can do is work on your habits not necessairly the small details.
179: How to Maintain Muscle Mass During Weight Loss (and why you should!)
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MBEverybody wants to gain muscle and lose fat. But those are oppsing forces. But when losing fat you can still maintain muscle mass and not just waste away when losing weight. This episode we will go over a study that examined weight loss in women and not only preserving muscle mass but regaining weight after the loss because of the loss in fat free mass.
Don't Focus On Meal Timing & Frequency
March 31, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 9.66 MBThis weeks study examined the timing and frequency at which you eat. There are a lot of opinions on meal timing and frequency, but do any even matter much?
Starting a Home Gym & Doing What Drives You With Paul Mollema
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week we have on Paul. He has a great story on how he started his garage gym and built up the equipment in it. Then we talk about motivation and how to stay active.
Interference Effect At Different Fitness Levels
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 8.65 MBWe speak about the interference effect with concurrent training, but is it impacted differently at different fitness levels?
178: Inflammation, Too Much Or Not Enough, What's The Right Dose?
March 20, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBThis week we are looking at a study that examines the effect on NSAIDS and hypertrophy. This actually looked at two different studies, one on young athletes another on older athletes. Then we talk more about inflammation ad recovery in training.
Pushing Your Limits with Tim Harper
March 13, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MBAnother athlete interview, and this will be Tim's 3rd time on the podcast. Each time it's great to catch up with athletes and see how they have grown and changed with training and lift. Tim talks about his career switch going into active fire fighting, a grueling surfing story, and how he stays motivated.
Strength Training For Vegans is Not That Simple
March 10, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.64 MBVegans can get flack for protein and lack of nutritnes. So how can they get the most from their strenght training?
Garage Gym Basics
March 06, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBWe get into the weeds and dive into studies a lot but sometimes forget those who are brand new to starting a home gym or fitness in general. In this episode Jerred will go over some basics and where to start when starting your own garage/home gym. Then he will talk about basically with programming and our methodology on building workouts.
How Allergy Meds Are Blocking Your Exercise Response
March 03, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.82 MBIf you habitually take allergy meds each season you NEED to listen to this episode. Inflamation can be a good thing and your meds could be setting you back.
177: Is Interval Training Superior to Steady State Easier To Stick With?
February 27, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week isnt so much as a study is it a discussion on a section of a much larger paper specifically looking at high intensity interval training. This particular section examined studies which compared adherence levels between steady state cardio and high intensity interval training. Basically, one isn't easier or better than the other when it comes to sticking with it over time. Sticking to anything will depend on the person more than the actual action. We dive much deeper into these two t...
A Nail In the Coffin for Keto?
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 9.76 MBKeto has become so poular, but is it really that great for you? or your performance?
The Truth About Fat Burning & Fat Loss
February 20, 2023 14:31 - 52 minutes - 97.2 MBUnlock the truth about fat loss! Learn all the scientifically-backed facts and tips to effective, sustainable fat loss with this exclusive presentation. In this informative session, you will find out what it really takes to lose weight and keep it off over the long term. We'll cover everything from understanding your body's metabolism and how it responds to different types of exercise to nutrition basics like macronutrient timing, calories, and carbs. You'll learn the importance of healthy l...
Stretching to Increase Performance
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBmost people strech to warm up or recover, but can it improve performace?
176: Is Strength Training Or Plyometrics Better For Runner?
February 13, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBThis weeks study we are diving into running and what other training will help improve your running economy. The meta analysis we cover compares strength training, specifically heavy strength training, with plyometrics and how they impact running economy and time trials in trained runners.
Why We Do Cluster Sets
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 9.85 MBWe have made cluster sets a staple and common thing in our programming. So why is that??
How to Get Stronger: Strength Continuum, Strength Methods, and Prilepin's Chart
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode, we'll explore the Strength Continuum, Strength Methods, and Prilepin's Chart, and learn how to use these tools to get stronger. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned lifter, these principles will help you improve your strength and reach your fitness goals. We'll break down each concept and provide practical examples, so you can start putting these techniques into practice today. Don't miss out on this comprehensive guide to getting stronger!
Skipping Breakfast & Working out?
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.22 MBShould you skip breakast and workout fasted?
175: Sleep 5 hours per night and still workout? Science-backed Considerations of Slight Sleep Deprivation
January 30, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 70.5 MBIn this episode, we cover a study that investigated the effect of nine nights of moderate sleep restriction on performance, hormonal responses and perceived fatigue in resistance-trained females. Results showed that volume load decreased slightly ( less than 1%) with SR, while mean concentric velocity was slower during SR for lower body compound lifts (up to 15%). Intraset velocity loss was up to 7% greater during SR. Other effects of SR included an increase in salivary cortisol area under t...
Does CBD Oil Reduce Soreness and Inflammation?
January 27, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.17 MBCBD oil as picked up alot recnelty, but does it do much for recovery? What can it be used for?