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

How Much Volume Should You Lift While Cutting?

When you are trying to trim body fat does the amount you lift matter or just the stimulus?

Mar 08, 2024•11 min

222: Training Updates; Traveling, Running, Recovering

Joe is back with Jerred and giving an update on what hes been up to the last couple of months and what his training is looking like and where exactly is he now. Jerred also gives his training and progress updates on his 50K.

Mar 04, 2024•26 min

How to STICK to a Program

Do you program hop a lot? How can you make sure to stick to a program you start?

Mar 01, 2024•11 min

221: Our 6 (Fitness) Hills To Die On

Everyone has their opinions, preferences and hot takes. But what are somethings you are convinced you wont bend on, you feel so strongly about you will die on that hill? Well we give six of our fitness hills to die on in this episode.

Feb 26, 2024•25 min

TRUTH About Intermittent Fasting & What To Know

Have you tried intermittent fasting? What do you really need to consider when doing IF?

Feb 23, 2024•11 min

220: How Much Protein You Should Eat Per Meal

Garage Gym Athlete Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Protein Intake In this episode of the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, we dive deep into the world of protein consumption, particularly focusing on the optimal amount you need in each meal to maximize muscle recovery and growth. We'll debunk the myths with a blend of science and real-world stories, starting with the eye-opening journey of a professional athlete's encounter with lactic acid and how staying informed can save you from falling for outdate...

Feb 19, 2024•23 min

How Long To Rest Between Sets?

Do you time rest between each of your sets? Or do you go by feel?

Feb 16, 2024•10 min

219: Recast - Pre Exercise Music Can Increase Power And Velocity

Today, we are re-publishing what is now the MOST popular podcast here at Garage Gym Athlete!! Give it a listen or a re-listen and let us know what you think.

Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min

Avoid Strength Plateaus & Mix It Up!

How do you avoid strenght plateaus? What do you do to change things up?

Feb 09, 2024•10 min

218: Failing My Way Through Ultra Training (more lessons learned)

Today, Jerred goes over what he's learned in Ultra training and how he adjusting to get in the training volume he need to tackle the race. He also covers some of the big picutre lessons for athletes who want to be above average but have limited time to train.

Feb 05, 2024•26 min

Lose Fat & Gain Muscle - THE UNICORN!

How can you achieve both losing fat and gainin muscle.

Feb 02, 2024•11 min

217: What Is The Future Of Fitness & Garage Gym Athlete?

Where do you think the fitness industry holds in the future but also what is Garage Gym Athlete moving board in the future? What is the training we will be looking to do?

Jan 29, 2024•25 min

The Importance Of Periodization Training

Do you preoidize and plan out your training?

Jan 26, 2024•12 min

216: How to Train Your Kids

Today, I go over some science and share my personal experience in training children.

Jan 22, 2024•24 min

Are Self-Selected Sets Better Than Pre-Selected?

How much agency do you want with your sets? Should you determine what your sets are or someone else?

Jan 22, 2024•11 min

215: Embracing Discomfort - Unlocking Growth with the Anterior Mid-Cingulate Cortex

How do you kill comfort and remain mentally tough?

Jan 15, 2024•23 min

Will An Internal or External Focus Lead to More Reps?

What do you focus on when you are lifting? What should you?

Jan 12, 2024•10 min

214: Tackling a 100-Mile Race with Very Little Prep - Dave Paczkowski

Check out this interview with endurance athlete Dave Paczkowski.

Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min

213: Discover the Unbeatable 6 Reasons to Train with Garage Gym Athlete in 2024

We have already launched a TON of new awesome stuff in 2024 and plan on adding much more to what we offer athletes. Check out this episode to learn more about what we are doing an Garage Gym Athlete and why you should join our community.

Jan 01, 2024•22 min