Adam and Kurt start off by going over the "level of interest" from the community for some new products. A few of the products discussed include the REP Cambered Swiss Bar , Rogue Multi-Grip Bars , ARES , a few benches, and the new sled from Get RXd . At (18:34) they discuss the order in which someone should fill out their home gym. More Info Follow Kurt Follow Adam Kurt's YouTube Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale...
Apr 15, 2022•42 min
This is the second roundtable with this group. They chat about their favorite and least favorite parts of working in the industry, DIY community, and explain why prices in the industry continue to climb. (0:40) What’s your favorite part about working in the fitness industry? (4:56) Biggest pet peeve of the fitness industry? (14:29) DIY projects are undoubtedly part of the home gym culture, however, they can sometimes be controversial for a number of reasons. What are your thoughts when you see s...
Apr 11, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Shane and Josh Rogers are the brothers that founded RPM Training Co back in 2012 and are currently working on growing ATOM, which has been described as the “Peloton of Functional Fitness.” We chat about starting, growing, and where RPM is at today in addition to their new app, ATOM. Plus, much more! More Info ATOM View RPM Website Follow @rpmtrainingco on Instagram Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale...
Apr 07, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode of the quarter we talk about the Hot or Not results so far this year, highlight new products released in Q1, quickly go over some of the top survey results, AND have a chat about the last three months of podcasts. Top clips from the quarter are included at the end. Kyle from Kaizen DIY Gym and Matt Pendergraph join us. More Info Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale...
Apr 04, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this Home Gym Roundtable, we have Adam Hensley (creator of Garage Gym Lab ), Brandon Campbell( Basement Brandon ), Matt Pendergraph , Kurtis Stadsvold ( The Kurt Locker ), Kyle ( Kaizen DIY Gym ), Nick Gills ( Home Gym Hangout ), and Jake Jaworski ( Garage Gym Experiment ). (0:37) What piece of equipment do you miss most from commercial gyms when training at home? (9:59) What’s your favorite home gym hack? (26:39) 1 barbell for the rest of your life. What are you going with? (42:45) What’s so...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Intro We dive deep into the home gym of Mike from Garage Gym Updates. More Info Follow @garagegymupdates on Instagram Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (0:23) You’ve had a home gym since 2013! What was the original intent behind starting a home gym? (1:45) What was your first purchase? (4:50) When did you upgrade from the 1-inch plates? (5:32) It's been 11 months of building. How often are you making additions? (6:55) Can you give us a rundown of the big-t...
Mar 28, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 25
With Mike from Garage Gym Updates as our guest we discuss: (0:32) Where are you getting a bench from? (4:56) Is treadmill interest going down? (13:08) Where are you getting a foldaway rack from? (17:50) What company that sells gym equipment has the best price/quality ratio? More Info: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter View All 2022 Survey Results Home Gym Guide...
Mar 25, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 26
All survey results for this week are summarized within about 5 minutes. Garage Gym Updates is the guest and will be featured in the next few episodes released (coming soon). The items discussed include the Rogue Boneyard , Treadmills vs. Stairmaster, where you are buying a bench, and more. All results can be found here . More Info: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter View All 2022 Survey Results Home Gym Guide If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out: What is in your hom...
Mar 24, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Intro We chat with Aaron from Curls in the Rack about the start of his home gym, YouTube channel, DIY projects, future of the industry, and MORE. More Info Curls in the Rack Website CIR YouTube CIR Instagram Knurled News GGE Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (0:00) When did you start your home gym and how has it evolved over time? (2:52) How many people use your home gym? (3:20) What has been your biggest mistake as you have built out a home gym? (4:46) Can you start off b...
Mar 21, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 24
With Aaron Curls in the Rack as the guest analyst, we discuss pulleys, plate-loaded machines, loadable vs. adjustable dumbbells, and more! (0:50) Summary of all results (3:59) Pulley Data (15:53) Plate Loaded Machines (19:10) Adjustable vs. Loadable Dumbbells More Info: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter View All 2022 Survey Results Home Gym Guide If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out: What is in your home gym, the hottest plates, clear coat upgrades, + MORE #16 Rogu...
Mar 21, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Intro This is a one on 1 with Grant Broggi, the founder of The Strength Co, which is primarily known for its Made in America Iron plates. He's also a Starting Strength coach and veteran. The bulk of the interview discusses his experience building The Strength Co, but we also discuss his time in the military, coaching, the future of the industry, and more. More Info Check out The Strength Co Follow Grant on Twitter Knurled News Website Home Gym Guide Gym Equipment on Sale Show Notes: (0:32) Befor...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 22
In this episode, Jake chats with the Founder of PRx Performance , Erik Hopperstad, and Brian Brasch. They discuss starting the company, the infamous Shark Tank visit, present times, the future, and the benefits of building within the USA. (0:37) Before we get into the PRX, what are some other things people should know about you outside of business? Interests, hobbies, family, etc. (1:27) How did you guys meet? (1:58) On the PRx website, it says that back in 2013, Beers + Bonfires = Big Ideas, an...
Mar 15, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Ashton, the founder of Freedom Fitness Equipment, talks about starting his own company, his podcast, the Home Gym Reviewers list, and more. (0:00) Can you start by telling us how you started Freedom Fitness Equipment? (5:00) As COVID progressed, did you have a huge influx of commercial gym equipment as they struggled? And, how did you finance that? (7:38) Do you ever have to fight the urge to keep the equipment? (10:17) How long has your podcast been going on? (11:59) Who's your favorite guest y...
Mar 14, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week we are talking about a couple of leg curl/extension options along with the 8th “have you heard of these companies” survey. Our guest analyst was the founder of Freedom Fitness Equipment , Ashton Ferrazzo. Part 2 of this episode will include an interview with him. (3:50) Which Leg Extension/Curl interests you more? (7:05) Have you heard of these companies More Info: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter View All 2022 Survey Results Home Gym Guide If you enjoyed this episode,...
Mar 11, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week we discuss clear coat upgrades, what people own within their home gym, the "hottest" plates out there, and the T-2 vs. PR-1100. (0:41) Is the upgrade to clear coat worth it for benches and racks? (3:52) What do you own? (10:22) Hot or Not Results - Plates (17:07) Budget Rack Comparison More Info: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter 2022 Plate Rankings View All 2022 Survey Results T-2 vs. PR-1100 Article If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out: #16 Rogue or REP...
Mar 07, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Kaevon Khoozani chats with Jake about founding Bells of Steel with kettlebells, building the company, what it's like today, the future, and more! (0:48) What are some other things people should know about you outside of business? Interests, hobbies, family, etc. (2:18) What was the original idea behind Bells of Steel and intent? (6:44) What did the first year of business look like? (8:51) After 5 years, where was the company and what was the home gym population like at the time? (10:08) Do you k...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We talk to Gluck about his home gym, starting a YouTube channel, what goes into the reviews, and much more. (0:09) When and why did you start a home gym? (3:45) What does the space look like now? (5:55) Can you tell us why you decided to start a YouTube page? And, what was the original idea behind it? (7:31) What were the first few videos like? Did you get some quick traction or did it take some time? (8:24) Did you get some quick traction or did it take some time? (10:35) We know your full-time...
Feb 28, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 17
With Gluck as our special guest, this episode looks at how the community feels about dumbbell knurling, stainless steel on bars, the REP PR-5000, and a repeat of our "Specialty Bar" survey question. (1:01) Quick Summary (3:32) Fully knurled dumbbells are the choice for most. (5:40) More than half believe that the additional price is worth it for a stainless steel option. (9:42) More are starting to learn what they are & and understand the benefits of specialty bars. Quite a bit more also own...
Feb 25, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 16
***But first... use code GGE10 to save 10% off anything from Plate Snacks ! Mark, the founder of Plate Snacks explains when he started a gym and the story of Plate Snacks, what's upcoming, and much more! (0:05) When and why did you start a home gym? (2:55) How and when did you start Plate Snacks? (7:48) What was the first design? (8:55) What were some of the biggest obstacles you faced in the early days? (12:25) How did the product line develop over time, and what do you currently sell? (16:06) ...
Feb 22, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
With the founder of Plate Snacks as our guest analyst, we discuss the space most have for home gyms, bumper vs. iron plates, “bench needs” for a home gym, larger rack attachments, and more. (1:12) Summary of ALL Results (5:36) Space Discussions include square feet, ceiling height, and number of walls used (10:06) Bumper vs. Iron Plates (13:06) Flat Bench vs. Adjustable Bench Covering Home Gym Needs (15:35) Which large attachment for the power rack is the most popular? (16:57) REP PR 4000/5000 La...
Feb 22, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In our 2nd roundtable, we have product inventors! Everyone on this episode is creating new products for those with home gyms. We discuss mistakes made, the evolving home gym space since COVID, other companies they respect, the importance and difficulties of manufacturing in the US, and more. Participants include: Mike Reed, Micro Gainz Dylan Tellam, AbMat Steve and Ciara Kleva, Kleva Built Patryk Bielawski, Bridge Built Jason Campbell, Surplus Strength Show Notes: (1:02 ) Introductions where eve...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week we have Jake Boly. He is a strength coach and holds a B.S in Exercise Science and M.S. in Sports Science. He was the first employee at Barbend and helped build out their content catalog for a number of years. These days, he’s building “That Fit Friend,” which is focused on reviewing workout shoes and apparel. Show Notes: (0:05) Your time is split in several different ways. Can you explain your various roles and how much time you are spending on each of them? (3:20) How is “That Fit Fri...
Feb 15, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 12
With Jake Boly as our guest analyst, a number of questions this week revolve around shoes, racks, barbells, and a couple of Rogue’s most popular products. Survey Questions: ( 1:29 ) Level of interest in the Scout Hyper? ( 6:20 ) Where are your primary workout shoes from? ( 9:20 ) How many shoes are currently in your workout rotation? ( 11:52 ) How often do you train without Barefoot? ( 14:24 ) Do you own weightlifting shoes? ( 16:30 ) Do you typically read reviews before buying workout shoes and...
Feb 11, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
With guests @mattpendergraph and @kaizendiygym we discuss: ( 1:03 ) Build Off #2 Announcement! ( 4:30 ) Overrated/Underrated ( 13:28 )How do you typically listen to audio during home workouts? ( 14:43 ) Do you read “expert” before most gym equipment purchases? ( 15:51 ) What would you rather see before purchasing? ( 19:20 ) Have you heard of the Garage Gym Competition? ( 19:54 ) Are you running some sort of business out of your home gym? ( 20:19 ) Do you have some sort of pulley system in your h...
Feb 04, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This is part 2 of our episode with The Chicken ! We discuss YouTube, basement gyms, Canadian companies to buy gym equipment from, and more! _____ Outline (0:08) Before we start talking about your home gym, can you tell us about your other YouTube channel? (1:25) Can you tell us when and how you started your home gym? (2:15) How has your basement gym evolved over time? (5:13) Do you have any tips for someone thinking about putting a gym in their basement? (7:16) What are the top 3 purchases you’v...
Feb 02, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In the first Home Gym Roundtable, we have Adam Hensley (creator of Garage Gym Lab ), Brandon Campbell ( Basement Brandon ), Kurtis Stadsvold ( The Kurt Locker ), Kyle ( Kaizen DIY Gym ), and Jake Jaworski (founder of Garage Gym Experiment ). Outline: (6:08) “Yay” or “Nay” to 35 lb plates? (14:50) You have $3,000 to buy a home gym that you’ll use for the rest of your life. What are you going with? (23:53) What’s the best purchase you’ve ever made for the home gym? And, Worst (40:40) The best item...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week's survey discussed the difficulties of taking rest when needed vs. working out enough, who you are filling your gym with (keeping cost in mind) again, flooring recommendations, and the 2022 REP releases. This week's guest analyst is The Chicken! _____ *Note: we did try out a new audio platform this week, and the sound is not quite as crisp as it usually is, but listenable. We are working to make sure it sounds better next time. _____ Show Notes: (1:09) Is working out enough or resting ...
Jan 27, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This is part 2 of our episode with Joe Gray. He’s the founder of the Garage Gym Competition , a Moderator of r/HomeGym on Reddit, and has been blogging about his home gym and strength training experiences for quite some time. We chat about how and why he created a home gym, blogging, his involvement in Reddit since the earlier days, and the Garage Gym Competition. _____ *Part 1 is an overview of Survey Results from the week of 1/16/2021 * View the Episode Outline _____ (00:12) You’ve had a home ...
Jan 19, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This is part 1 of our episode with guest analyst Joe Gray. He’s the founder of the Garage Gym Competition , Moderator of r/HomeGym on Reddit, and has been blogging about his home gym and strength training experiences for quite some time. Some topics discussed revolve around Joe’s background with the GGC and Reddit, who most would choose to fill an entire gym with, top specialty equipment, and more. _____ *Want to follow along with charts? Check out the blog post . _____ Outline: (1:44) With cost...
Jan 19, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week, we surveyed the community about some “personal preference” questions, programming, tech, cardio, and more. We also interviewed our podcast guest, Jason Campbell. He is the founder of Surplus Strength and the Universal Pulley System creator. In the Q&A section, we discuss the birth story of the UPS, troubles with bringing it to market, why he started his own home gym, and make some predictions for the home gym industry. Survey Results: (2:52) Do you typically follow a workout progr...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
