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

09 - How to find Your REAL Motivation with James Slade

In this episode, we discuss how to find your real motivation with James Slade! Top 3 Highlights: The desire to be a well-rounded Athlete Taking on the MURPH Challenge Finding Your Why and Staying Motivated -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many other forms of physical training. It takes the experien...

Nov 30, 2017•28 min

08 - Will Your Fitness Pass the Test (with Garage Gym Athlete Cory Sands)

In this episode, we discuss whether or not your fitness will pass the test (with garage gym athlete Cory Sands)! Top 3 Highlights: Pushing Yourself to Your Limits Basement Gyms Coming Back from Injury -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many other forms of physical training. It takes the experience of...

Nov 30, 2017•25 min

07 - Losing 45 lbs, 100+ lb in PRs, and burning the place down out of happiness with Kyle Shrum

In this episode, we discuss losing 45 lbs, gaining 100+ lb in prs, and burning the place down out of happiness with Kyle Shrum! Top 3 Highlights: Keeping Nutrition SIMPLE Breaking PRs in every regard Burning the Place Down out of Happiness -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many other forms of physic...

Nov 30, 2017•38 min

06 - Braving the Cold and Having a BIG Why with Garage Gym Athlete Nick Gomez

In this episode, we discuss braving the cold and having a big why with garage gym athlete Nick Gomez! Top 3 Highlights: A MAJOR health transformation Making it work with shift work From Bodybuilding to Athlete -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many other forms of physical training. It takes the expe...

Nov 30, 2017•18 min

05 - How Following a Passion Can Change Your Life with Garage Gym Athlete Susan Chase

In this episode, we discuss how following a passion can change your life with garage gym athlete Susan Chase! Top 3 Highlights: Roller Derby Stay-at-home Mom to Fitness Pro Following Your Passion to Happiness -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many other forms of physical training. It takes the exper...

Nov 30, 2017•21 min

04 - High-Powered Lawyer Goes from P90X to Committed Garage Gym Athlete with Chris Farley

In this episode, we discuss how a high-powered lawyer went from P90X to committed garage gym athlete with Chris Farley! Top 3 Highlights: The importance of balancing strength and engine What it's like to have a bedroom gym Why convenience will trump gym (stick-to-it-ness) -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racer...

Nov 30, 2017•24 min

03 - Making it Work with Garage Gym Athlete Adam Younger

In this episode, we discuss making it work with garage gym athlete Adam Younger! Top 3 Highlights: Why following a program is important Getting the right minimal equipment Training to get a sub-60 sec 400m -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many other forms of physical training. It takes the experien...

Nov 29, 2017•24 min

02 - Knowing Your Why for Long-term Success with Garage Gym Athlete Douglas Alexander

In this episode, we discuss knowing your why for long-term success with garage gym athlete Douglas Alexander! Top 3 Highlights: The power of sticking to a program How to assemble a badass garage gym from DIY to Craigslist Knowing the 'why' behind your training -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many ...

Nov 29, 2017•28 min

01 - Stretch Goals and Sticking to Programs with Garage Gym Athlete Ashley Hicks

In this episode, we discuss stretch goals and sticking to programs with garage gym athlete Ashley Hicks! Top 3 Highlights: How to properly set goals The key to success in the long-term How to take control of your life and training -- About our Garage Gym Athletes: The athletes all have a diverse background; some from Powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Endurance Training, Military Operators, Collegiate Athletes, Spartan Racers, Obstacle Course Racers, and many other forms of physical traini...

Nov 29, 2017•25 min

00 - What is a Garage Gym Athlete??

What is a Garage Gym Athlete? Welcome to the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! What is this podcast?? The Garage Gym Athlete Podcast was born from a community of underground athletes you've probably never heard of before. The idea for this show stemmed from Jerred Moon, the creator of Garage Gym Athlete programming, when he would do weekly coaching calls with Garage Gym Athletes. He found each athlete had such a unique story, an inspirational journey, and had overcome their own set of challenges that...

Nov 29, 2017•11 min

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