Garage Gym Athlete

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

Is Flexibility a Necessity, Genetic, Overrated?

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.

Sep 16, 2020•6 min

63: Red Meat + Fruits + Veggies = ??

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.

Sep 14, 2020•53 min

Why We Deload with Brad Stulberg

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

Sep 11, 2020•14 min

Building a Brick Wall with the Minimalist Brian Johnson

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

Sep 10, 2020•15 min

How to Improve VO2 Max

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

Sep 09, 2020•13 min

62: What is "Clean Eating" and Pacing Revisited

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.

Sep 07, 2020•55 min

Maintaining Discipline with Habits with Joseph Hawthorne

This week Jerred is talking with Joseph Hawthorne on discipline with having and how to maintain them.

Sep 04, 2020•6 min

Dedication, Commitment, and Consistency with Tony Allen

This week we are talking with long time athlete Tony Allen. He has been putting up some crazy numbers, how gym is amazing and he has some great tips.

Sep 03, 2020•37 min

What is HRV, how to imrpove it, and more

Jerred and Joe talk about what heart rate variability means and how to improve it.

Sep 02, 2020•12 min

61: Rest Between Sets and Breath

This week we look at a study that examined rest times and how it impacts volume. So if you have wondered how you should rest between sets, specifically super sets check this out. Then its time for our August book review, and we review Breath. This weeks workout is Zone 2 murph.

Aug 31, 2020•54 min

Importance of Sleep with Kelly Starrett

Jerred interviewed Kelly Starrett and they chatted about sleep.

Aug 28, 2020•6 min

Crushing it in the He Shed with Stephen Stine

This week we are sitting down with Stephen Stein and talking about his workout shed and more.

Aug 27, 2020•19 min

Why do we deload at Garage Gym Athlete?

Jerred and Joe talk about why deload is important and why/how we program it in Garage Gym athlete.

Aug 26, 2020•12 min

60: Cluster Sets and Energy Systems

This week we look at a study that examined cluster sets and the benefit of those. If you have done our training you have experienced them, but if you are not then check this out to get a better understanding. Then we dive into the different energy systems and which training targets those. This weeks workout is our longest of our Meet Yourself Saturdays; Broken Arrow.

Aug 24, 2020•58 min

Natural Ways to Get Better Sleep With Dan Pardi

Jerred talked with Dan Parti on sleep and more.

Aug 21, 2020•11 min

An Audience of One with Nick Nabors

This week we get to talk with Nick Nabors.

Aug 20, 2020•37 min

What To Do When You Hit Plateaus

If you train you have probably hit a plateau before. So Jerred and Joe talk about what to do when you hit those plateaus.

Aug 19, 2020•10 min

59: Accessory Work, Tempo Lifting, and Bambi

This week we are looking at a study that highlights how important accessory work is in your program. Then we talk about our thoughts and tips with temp lifting. And this weeks workout is brand new, debuted here and now even to the coaching, and it called Bambi.

Aug 17, 2020•50 min

Setting Up Your Nutrition and Training to Build Muscle with Eric Helms

If you want to build muscle and dial in your nutrition, check out this clip from when Jerred interviewed Eric Helms.

Aug 14, 2020•14 min

Cycling and Learning How To Push Yourself With Scott Dombroski

This week we talked again with Scott, who has been on the podcast before. He updates us on his cycling and triathlon training, barn gym and more.

Aug 13, 2020•24 min

How To Come Back After Sickness

What do you do after you have missed a week or more of training due to sickness, travel, or life? Jerred and Joe talk about how to come back from a hiatus.

Aug 12, 2020•7 min

58: Alcohol and Garage Gym Athletes

This week we are looking at a study that made the rounds on social media looking at how alcohol effects performance. Most took away that alcohol doesn't effect gains but that isn't exactly true. Then out topic we each share our fitness background and how we came to be garage gym athletes. This weeks workout is Under Pressure.

Aug 10, 2020•55 min

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