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Garage Gym Athlete

Jerred Moon•garagegymathlete.com
Health & Fitness
Fitness
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

Science Hacks to BOOST Your Athletic Performance | 317

This week on the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast, we're running three completely different scientific studies through the grinder—and none of us saw each other's ahead of time. Expect surprises, arguments, and some actionable training takeaways you can start using immediately. Jerred digs into a kettlebell snatch protocol that boosted VO₂ max without running. Joe explores how dietary nitrates (think beets, spinach, arugula) improve isometric endurance by 25%. And Dave breaks down a 2025 study showing...

Nov 17, 2025•43 min

How To Build Muscle FASTER (with minimal equipment) | 316

This episode delves into a groundbreaking 2025 study demonstrating that long-muscle-length isometric training is highly effective for quadriceps hypertrophy in trained individuals, often outperforming traditional full range of motion exercises. The hosts discuss the practical applications for building muscle with minimal equipment, improving joint health, and enhancing movement competency. They also explore how to achieve maximum effort in static holds, integrate pre-exhaust sets, and the potential impact on recovery and central nervous system load.

Nov 10, 2025•37 min

How to Fuel for Performance (and life) | 315

Fueling for Performance: Avoid the Wall, Train Smarter & Live Better | Garage Gym Athlete Podcast Have you ever "hit the wall" mid-workout — or mid-day? In this episode, Jerred Moon and coaches Joe and Dave reveal how to fuel for performance using simple, science-backed strategies — whether you're training for a 100-mile ultra, crushing CrossFit, or just want more energy as a busy parent. 🔥 What You'll Learn: ✅ What "hitting the wall" really means (and why glycogen runs out fast) ✅ How to u...

Nov 03, 2025•38 min

Active Rest May Increase Performance, But Should You? | 314

This week we are looking at a study comparing active rest and passive rest and how it impacts performance. We break down the study, give our thoughts on if and when you should do active rest, and more on resting between sets.

Oct 27, 2025•38 min

313: Making progress even when you don't feel like it

Motivation fades and excuses pile up. This is when most people quit (but you'll learn how not to). In this episode, we unpack a surprising study that shows how to actually keep making progress when you don't feel like it (using Self-Determination Theory). No hype or fancy programs (these guys didn't even follow a workout plan). Just autonomy, competence, connection, and human to human coaching. Learn the mindset strategies that keep you training (or bettering any area of your health), even when ...

Oct 20, 2025•35 min

308: Eo3 Elements For Success

Hey athletes, last week we pointed out some problems in the fitness industry so this week we are starting by what you should be focusing on to be the best version of yourself. Were talking about the Eo3 Elements, the 9 important things you should try and focus on to improve your health.

Sep 15, 2025•39 min

307: What Is Wrong With The Fitness Industry?

This week we are changing things up with Jerred, Joe and Dave on the podcast and we are talking about what we think are the biggest issues in the fitness industry.

Sep 08, 2025•48 min

306: And We're Back!

Welcome back. We took a break for awhile which we will cover but we are not done!

Aug 31, 2025•21 min

304: The New Rules for Weight Loss

Health and nutrition is always evolving and there are always new fads and science with weight loss. Here are some of our takes on weight loss.

Jul 07, 2025•15 min

302: Creatine and Hair Loss

We have always supported creatine. Its one of the most studied and proven supplements on the market. But can it create hair loss

Jun 16, 2025•10 min

300: Can Back Squats Count As Cardio?

This week Jerred and Joe are back doing a study that is examining if back squats at the right intensity can have a cardio response. This may be a great bang for your buck, check out the full podcast for full breakdown and our thoughts.

May 26, 2025•40 min

298: How You Should View Getting Sore From Training

Jerred is going over a study and talking in depth about soreness with training. This will pertain to experienced athletes who gets sore and new people wanting to start training who can expect some soreness.

May 12, 2025•10 min

289: Nutrition Protocol and Book recommendation

Jerred and Joe are talking about a few things including a nutrition protocol jerred has been doing for a while, books we have recently read or ones we want to read, and more.

Mar 10, 2025•40 min
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