Ah 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.
How can being mobile improve your performance and even strength?
Recovery 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.
Were getting close to hotter weather, have you thougth about how the heat will affect your workouts?
How 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!
This week we are looking at how music can effect the type of workout you are doing.
Back 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.
If you are looking to change your health and nutrition the best you can do is work on your habits not necessairly the small details.
Everybody 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.
This 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?
This 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.
We speak about the interference effect with concurrent training, but is it impacted differently at different fitness levels?
This 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.
Another 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.
Vegans can get flack for protein and lack of nutritnes. So how can they get the most from their strenght training?
We 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.
If 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.
This 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 types...
Keto has become so poular, but is it really that great for you? or your performance?
Unlock 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 lifes...
most people strech to warm up or recover, but can it improve performace?
This 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.
We have made cluster sets a staple and common thing in our programming. So why is that??
In 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!
Should you skip breakast and workout fasted?
In 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 the c...
CBD oil as picked up alot recnelty, but does it do much for recovery? What can it be used for?
This week we are looking at how we program at Garage Gym Athlete, specifically our Hard to Kill program. This is our most rell rounded and balanced strength and conditionong program. So this is a behind the scenes look at all of the areas we program and how it all fits together.
Eccentric training is typically not very fun, but is it worth it more than concentric? where does it fit?
In this episode, I sit with Graham Dessert, a seasoned athlete, and adventurer, to discuss the real reasons why people take on hard physical challenges. From pushing past personal limits to testing the limits of human endurance, Graham shares his insights and experiences on what drives him to tackle some of the toughest physical feats. He also shares his tips for anyone looking to take on their own hard physical challenges and what it takes to succeed. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just s...
