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

174: Sauna Session Benefits for Athletes & Non-Athletes: White Blood Cells & Cortisol Levels Improved

This study investigated the impact of a single Finnish sauna (high temp) session on the white blood cell profile and cortisol levels of both athletes and non-athletes. The results indicated that a sauna session can have beneficial effects on these markers of health and well-being. If you want to find out more about the potential benefits of sauna use and how it can improve your overall health, listen to this episode!

Jan 09, 2023•40 min

Should Velocity Determine Your Volume?

If you can measure velocity, it would be worth your time to see if you can make that determine the volume you lift.

Jan 06, 2023•11 min

Setting Goals in 2023 Through the Lens of the Self Determination Theory

Most people are throwing goal-setting out the window in 2023! But why? Most people don't suck at setting goals, and they don't suck at achieving goals. The real struggle is understanding your psyche enough to set and achieve even your most ambitious goals. Today, we look at the science from the Self Determination Theory to uncover the true secret to achieving your goals. Today's referenced studies: "Self-Determination Theory: A Macrotheory of Human Motivation, Development, and Health" by Edward ...

Jan 02, 2023•32 min

Should Velocity Determine Your Volume?

We talk a lot about velocity and dynamic efforts, but can you train with that determining your load?

Dec 30, 2022•13 min

Daily Over Decades, New Training Cycle, and Plans for 2023

To end this year Jerred breifly talks about the Daily Over Decades challenge, next cycle programming and some future plans and teasers for 2023.

Dec 26, 2022•26 min

How Much Does Bar Position Matter on the Squat?

This week we are looking at a study that compares low bar and high bar back squat. Which is better for you? The anwser may not be what you expect.

Dec 23, 2022•11 min

173: Can Hydrogen Water Increase Performance?

This weeks study is looking at hydrogen water and how it can affect athletic performance. The research on this will probably grow over time which is exciting because results are promising. Then we talk about how we talk to family about fitness and health.

Dec 19, 2022•47 min

Science Says Your Phone is Making You Fat

Phones make a lot of things easy, a little too easy?

Dec 16, 2022•10 min

172: Calculating Your Protein & Review of Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

This study is on protein and how much you actually need. When is the drop-off for the amount of protein for STRENGTH gains? It's not as much as people once thought. Then we watched and reviewed Limitless featuring Chris Hemsworth aka Thor. Overall we loved it but we dive much deeper into that show.

Dec 12, 2022•59 min

Do Your Genes Effect Caffeine Response?

Caffiene isnt just about a pick me up, there are a lot of benefits to caffiene. But do your genetics play a role?

Dec 09, 2022•10 min

171: Tutorial: How to Waste Money - Buy BCAAs (+ LIVER KING!!)

This week we are looking at supplements again with another study This one specifically on BCAA"s. Do you really ned them? Do they even work? Then we give our thoughts about Liver King using steroids and the influencer world in general.

Dec 05, 2022•53 min

How Strength Training Improves Hypertrophy

Strength and hypertrophy training are different, but they both complement each other.

Dec 02, 2022•10 min

11 Ways to Stay Motivated (when you just aren't motivated)

This week Jerred is going over motivation an how to stay motivated.

Nov 28, 2022•36 min

Does Vegan Protein Effect Your Gains?

This week we are doing a dive and comparion on vegan proteins.

Nov 25, 2022•12 min

170: What Increases Strength Endurance The Most?

this weeks study compares high rep training verses high load training for strength endurance. It seemed pretty simple so we take it a step further and talk more in-depth about strength endurance, absolute strength, and the entire strength continuum.

Nov 21, 2022•50 min

To Failure or Not to Failure, That is the Question

This weeks study is looking at if you should be training to failure or now.

Nov 18, 2022•12 min

169: How Does Pre Training Cardio Impact Muscle Growth?

This was a great study the team loved and compared how cardio and essentially blood flow can impact muscle growth and strength. This wasn't directly a concurrent training study but close.

Nov 14, 2022•56 min

Carb Rinsing For Strength

Have you tried carb rinsing? Have you heard of carb rinsing?

Nov 11, 2022•11 min

How We Fuel For Workouts

We recently covered a study on pre workout fuel, so here we talk about how we fuel for workouts.

Nov 09, 2022•18 min

168: Flexible Training Based On HRV GREAT For Endurance

This was a really great study and focus on enhance and paying attendant to your HRV. Really check this one out if you like to run, train endurance, or any conditioning.

Nov 07, 2022•53 min

Can Self Compassion Aid Your Progress?

Somethign to reflect on today, more mindset and preformance.

Nov 04, 2022•11 min

Weekly Team Updates!

See whats up with the team this week in training and life.

Nov 03, 2022•23 min

From Body Building To Concurrent Training With Travis Nix

This week we are talkng with long time athelre Travis Nix. It was interesting getting prespective from a competetive body builder who came to the functional fitness space of concurrent trianing.

Nov 02, 2022•22 min

167: Is More or Less Rest Better For Hypertrophy?

this week we are looking at rest time again but specifically looking at hypertrophy over time.

Oct 31, 2022•22 min

Impact of Sleep Duration on Performance

Sleep is crucial, but how does it effect performance exactly?

Oct 28, 2022•12 min

UPDATES From The Team!

We're trying out a new format where we do a update episode so if you never cared about our updates and just wanted the other content you can listen to it there.

Oct 27, 2022•21 min

Health Fads You Should AVOID

Its time to call BS on a bunch of fads and popular things in the health and fitness community that should be avoided.

Oct 26, 2022•24 min

166: Why Breaks From Training INCREASE Your Gains

We're talking deload again this week and more evidence on why its so important. This one target hormones and hypertrophy when you take a week rest after a cycle.

Oct 24, 2022•16 min

Prescribing Weights For Novice Lifters And Our Tips

How should you prescribe weight to those new to lifting?

Oct 21, 2022•15 min

Being Humble To Suck With Amy Lyman

This week we have Amy Lyman and this was such a great episode. Amy has a great story to tell from her volunteer fire fighter duty, to raising 6 kids, staying active and learnign to stuggle. Highly recommend this episode espeically for a look at mental toughness.

Oct 19, 2022•26 min

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