Podcasts by Garage Gym Athlete

Can Mix Grip Deadlift Lead To Injury? from 2023-10-13T09:00

do you feel unbalanced when deadlifting with a mixed grip? Can it lead to injury?

201: Research Round Up! Strength, Speed, Memory, Oh My! from 2023-10-09T09:00

We're doing our first research round up. This is where Jerred and Joe each pick 2 studies that we find relevant for garage gym athletes and brief them without the other having looked at the stud...

Protein For Masters Athletes from 2023-10-06T09:00

Do your protein needs change as you get older?

200: Weighing the Truth: BMI and the Debunking of 'Healthy Obesity' Myth from 2023-10-02T09:00

"Weighing the Truth: BMI and the Debunking of 'Healthy Obesity' Myth." Dive deep with us as we tackle the latest study shedding light on the intricate relationship between BMI, age, and metaboli...

Does Conditioning Really Effect Strength? from 2023-09-29T09:00

How much does interference effect matter!? Will conditioning effect your strength?

199: NEW CYCLE Webinar! from 2023-09-25T09:00

Back to our cycle webinars where we go over each of our programming tracks, their major focus and a quick summary.

Is It Better To Do Strength First Or Hypertrophy? from 2023-09-22T09:00

Strength and hyertrophy often get lumped together but are two seperate goals and stimuli. Depending what your goals are, which should you train first?

198: Low Calories Diets Come At A Big Cost from 2023-09-18T09:00

This is a point that keeps needing to be hammered in. This week we look at a study that compared two female groups. A low energy group at 1200 calories and an optimal energy group at 2300 calori...

What's The Best Back Squat Bar&Feet Position? from 2023-09-15T09:00

How much do you factor in bar and feet position when squatting? 

197: How to Prep for a 100 Mile Ultramarathon in Only 3 Months from 2023-09-11T09:00

Have you thought doing an endurance event or ultra anytime? Be sure to give this a listen.

What is the Goldilocks Zone To Exercising? from 2023-09-08T09:00

Do you train too much? You are more likely to train too little, but lets talk about that sweet spot. 

196: How to Pick the Right Supplements in a Scary Supplement World from 2023-09-04T09:00

We have talked about out feelings on supplements and that we have no interest in starting a supplement line. But haven't gone into the specifics past that. This episode aims to go a little deepe...

Choosing Your Own Weight Can Lead to Greater Strength from 2023-09-01T09:00

We prescribe strength numbers, but there is evidence that self selected load can be a viable optin. 

195: DEEP Dive: Blood Lactate Testing&Zone 2 from 2023-08-28T13:48

We just did a testing session with a blood lactate meter to officially find our Zone 2. So today we are talking about everything blood lactate and finding your zone 2 with blood lactate testing....

TRUTH About Burning Calories - Age&Sex Don't Matter from 2023-08-25T09:00

What you really need to know about bruning calories and weightloss. 

194: Concurrent Training Vs. Hybrid Athlete: Whats the difference? from 2023-08-21T09:00

Concurrent training we talk about a lot is what we do, but the term hybrid athlete is being used a lot now. Whats the difference?

Can Tracking food Cause an Eating Disorder from 2023-08-18T09:00

We talk about tracking food, mostly protien. But what does that effect have on your mental state?

193: The Science Behind Taking a Week Off (Deloading) from 2023-08-14T09:00

We're talking about deload weeks again here. This study compares two 9 week programs geared toward strength and hypertrophy. If you do our programming you know we regularly deload, every 4 weeks...

Hydration and Supplementation - Fueling Series Part 3 of 3 from 2023-08-11T09:00

Finishing off our fueling series we are getting into the extras, hydration, supplementions and other things to consider like micro nutritnts. 

192: How to Calculate and Program Zone 2 Training from 2023-08-07T09:00

Today, Jerred covers the practical side of Zone 2 Training. In previous episodes, we have covered more of the science of Zone 2 Training. Today, it's about the practical application of Zone 2 tr...

Protein&Fat - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 2 of 3 from 2023-08-04T09:00

Round two of our endruance event fueling series, this time we discuss protein and fat. 

191: SAFETY in the Garage Gym from 2023-07-31T09:00

A recent unfortunate incident in the world of fitness involved a man dying while squatting at the gym. We aren't intending to exploit this tragic accident. Instead, we want to ensure the safety ...

Carbohydrates - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 1 of 3 from 2023-07-28T09:00

We did an awesome endurance event breakdown and how to fuel. I highly recommend listeing to the full 3 part series. 

190: Can Micro-dosing Strength Training Improve Performance? from 2023-07-24T09:00

This week were taking a look at a presentation at NSCA’s Coaches Conference, by Professor Paul Comfort. We look at how micro-dosing strength training work and if I can benefit athletes. How we m...

Probiotics&It's Effect On Gym Gains from 2023-07-21T09:00

How can your gut effect your workout progress and gym gains?

189: Can you gain muscle on a calisthenics program? from 2023-07-17T09:00

You can most definitely get stronger with doing calisthenics. Increasing your reps, your time under tension (tempo) and dynamic efforts will get you stronger. But that doesn't necessarily mean y...

What Is The Minimum Effective Dose For Lifters? from 2023-07-14T09:00

Can you still make gains or maintain with minimal lifting? this is a great listen if you are going into a down season or temporarly focusing on endurance. 

The BEST Wearable for the Garage Gym Athlete from 2023-07-10T09:00

We're talking wearables again! This time specifically in the context of what we would recommend to Garage Gym Athletes. These four wearable we have extensive use and experience with. So which do...

Is Tryptophan-rich Protein Best For Recovery? from 2023-07-07T09:00

Another deep look into types of protein and whats best for recovery. 

Review: Peter Attia’s Fitness Protocol from OUTLIVE from 2023-07-03T09:00

This week Jerred reviews and breaks down the fitness programming parts of Peter Attias's book, Outlive. This is our wheelhouse and what he dives deep into, what he likes and what he doesn't like...

Visualizing Training Increases Performance from 2023-06-30T09:00

Do you go through the motions when you workout or are you mentally dialed into everything? 

The Programming for Sub-6 Minute Miles and 30 Strict Pull Ups from 2023-06-26T13:38

How can you get fast AND strong? Focusing on just one isn't very hard, but being able to balance strength and conditioning can be challenging. Jerred sits down and breaks down the programming.

Everything You Need To Know About Tempo Lifting from 2023-06-23T09:00

We program tempo lifing a fair amount, but it still takes some people by surprise and how best to do it. 

I Can’t Wait To Be Patient with Dr. Rob Bell from 2023-06-19T09:00

Interview with Sport Psychologist Coach and Speaker, Dr. Rob Bell.

Strength&Conditioning Reduces Risk Of Covid from 2023-06-16T09:00

This one goes a bit deep and at the time may have been a bit spicy. But it still is worth noting that taking care of your body and staying active will pay off. 

188: Mental Fatigue On Strength&The WHEEL OF PAIN from 2023-06-12T09:00

This weeks study looks at how mental fatigue affects strength. We have looked at this in the past specifically in strength endurance, but what about one rep max? Then we have our NEW segment, th...

Science Says Don't Try So Hard... from 2023-06-09T09:00

How is your effort toward workouts? Do you always go all out? That may not be the best way to go. 

187: Creatine for Endurance, Our Favorite Garage Gym Purchases, and Increasing HRV by 36% from 2023-06-05T09:00

This week we are going over a study looking at creatine effects on endurance performance. Then we are going over two of our favorite pieces of gym equipment, one expensive one on the cheaper sid...

Concurrent Training for Mental Health from 2023-06-02T09:00

How can concurrent training help your mental health?

186: How to Shut Your Brain Off and “Just Do It” (It’s Not What You Think) from 2023-05-29T09:00

Do you chase perfection? Can you stay disciplined? Today were talking about everything mindset.

Fuel For Workouts from 2023-05-26T09:00

How do you fuel your workouts? Strength? Cardio?

185: Nutritional Considerations During Injury or Decreased Training Volume from 2023-05-22T09:00

In this episode, Jerred discusses the consideration for your nutrition during injury. This includes, protein recommendations, total caloric amounts, supplementation recommendations, what to avoi...

Diet Changes that Lower Testosterone from 2023-05-19T09:00

How can your diet and making changes effect your testostrone. 

184: Should Vegan Protein Be Treated Equally With Whey? from 2023-05-15T09:00

This week we are looking at a study comparing whey protein and vegan protein and if it has the same anabolic properties. They found the two proteins to be similar, but the most important thing i...

The Science of Social Media and Clamping Your Mouth Shut from 2023-05-12T09:00

Social media and fitness can be laughable with the die hards, influencers and endless "advice" out there. 

Finding Accountability&A Community With Luis Garcia from 2023-05-08T09:00

Back with another athletes interview. This one with Luis Garcia, he talks about he found accountably and a community to be part of.

Change Your End Weight Loss Goal To A Checkpoint from 2023-05-05T09:00

Its time to think about weighloss and reaching your goal a bit differently. 

183: Are carbs GOOD or BAD!?!? from 2023-05-01T09:00

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 fir...

Flexibility In Training Can Help Your Progress from 2023-04-28T09:00

How can being mobile improve your performance and even strength?

181: Is Cold Immersion The BEST For Recovery? from 2023-04-24T09:00

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 ...

Perfectionism and Heat Acclimation Strategies from 2023-04-21T09:00

Were getting close to hotter weather, have you thougth about how the heat will affect your workouts?

6 Ways to Gain Muscle without Breaking Your Body from 2023-04-17T09:00

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...

Pre Exercise Music Can Increase Power and Velocity from 2023-04-14T09:00

This week we are looking at how music can effect the type of workout you are doing. 

180: Pump Up The BEETS! from 2023-04-10T09:00

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 a...

Good Habits Are Most Important For Nutrition from 2023-04-07T09:00

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. 

179: How to Maintain Muscle Mass During Weight Loss (and why you should!) from 2023-04-03T09:00

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...

Don't Focus On Meal Timing&Frequency from 2023-03-31T09:00

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?

Starting a Home Gym&Doing What Drives You With Paul Mollema from 2023-03-27T09:00

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.

143: How Important Are Pre Workout Meals?&MURPH! from 2022-04-18T09:00:16

We have talked about pre workout nutrition before, but how important are they? Then we move into more MURPH content, and this week is excelling at murph.

Creatine Usage and If You Should Us It from 2022-04-15T09:00:42

This weeks study is the effects on creatine and if you need to do a loading phase or not. If you have interest or have taken it before check this one out.

142: Are you ACTUALLY hungry after working out? from 2022-04-11T09:00

This weeks study looks at how appetite is after certain workouts. Then we are already talk about The Murph workout!

Intermittent Fasting and Strength/Muscle Gain from 2022-04-08T10:00:06

Can you gain strength and muscle while fasting? Yes, but listen to this for more. 

Breathing&Bracing- Garage Gym Problems from 2022-04-06T11:37:16

This week we were asked about breathing and bracing technique when back squatting. How do you properly breath and brace? What queue do you use?

141: Hot Water Immersion&The Perfect Mile from 2022-04-04T09:00:22

We have talked a few times about cold water immersion, but what about hot water? Then we have another book review, and this was widely liked in our community. The Perfect Mile.

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number from 2022-04-01T10:00:57

We have athletes of all ages and we get a lot of questions from our older athletes if they should be training different. Well this study shows that may not be the case. 

Tiers Of Home Gym Equipment from 2022-03-30T09:00:36

This week we are prioritizing and ranking home gym equipment in tiers from most imported to lease/most fun.

How Our Programming Works: New Cycle Webinar from 2022-03-28T09:00:19

New cycle webinar time. This webinar we show you a bit more on how we program and a breakdown of each of the tracks.

Setting Up A Your Gym: Garage Gym Problems from 2022-03-23T09:00:24

Some of us are working on our first home gym while others have had well over 5 of them. We talk about the best ways to set up your gym and what you need to think about first.

140: Dieting Side Effects&How To Counter Them from 2022-03-21T10:00:46

We dont like extreme dieting, or even the word diet. This study looks at how dieting even with strength training can effect hormones and bone density. Strength training will help mitigate this but ...

Do Pre-Workout Meals Matter? from 2022-03-18T10:00:27

This study is on fueling and whats best for before your workout. 

Start Your Day Right With Brian Walsh from 2022-03-16T10:00:52

Brian Walsh has been on the pocast because so its always great to catch up with athlets again. Jerred talk to him about what's new in training and training moving forward. 

139: High or Moderate Intensity Better For Fat Burning? from 2022-03-14T10:00:05

High intensity verses moderate intensity for fat burning has been debated a lot. This study id a meta analysis of studies that examined this, and then we weight in on our thoughts. Then we talk ...

Why Your Coaches Were Wrong About Breathing from 2022-03-11T10:00:28

If you ever had a coach tell you to put your hands on your head, you need to listen to this episode. 

Advice On Supplements- Garage Gym Problems from 2022-03-09T10:00:58

Supplements have been and will continue to be debated and sold for a very long time. We have a bit of a different approach to most fitness spaces since we are mostly supplement free. BUT we do h...

138: Comparing Resistance Training Effectiveness In Sexes from 2022-03-07T10:00:13

We like getting male vs female studies because in fitness there are some pretty significant difference. Todays is pretty straight forward and on resistance training. Then we talk about travel wo...

Is breakfast REALLY the most important meal of the day? from 2022-03-04T10:00:35

This cooldown study is on breakfast and if it really is the most important meal of the day. What is the best way to fuel your workout? How should you play or structure your breakfast?

Starting A Garage Gym On A Budget- Garage Gym Problems from 2022-03-02T10:00:14

Every home gym has to start somewhere. This week we talk about our best advice on how to start a garage gym on a budget. Which equipment to prioritize and how to build your space.

137: Are Priming Sessions Just For The Advanced Athlete? from 2022-02-28T10:00:14

This week study we had a big of push back on the science. It didnt tell us much about how to use priming sessions but we peal back dove into how they can be used. Then its book review time! We r...

Killing Comfort from 2022-02-25T10:00:11

This cooldown is all about killing comfort and how to do it. Jerred wrote a book on it so you better believe we are talking about that. 

Garage Gym Problems- Need Sunlight from 2022-02-23T10:00:41

This may be our first slighgly uncommon one but there are athlete who work out in their basements in places with incliment weather. Well we have some solutions for those and how we like to get our ...

The Biggest Losers Short Sighted Weight Loss from 2022-02-21T10:00:01

This weeks study shines a bigger light on the fitness industry as a whole as well as The Biggest Loser show specifically. When doing extreme diets how does that effect your metabolic and energy ...

How To Get Leaner from 2022-02-18T10:00:46

This weeks cooldown study is on body compositon and the best ways to get leaner. 

Garage Gym Problems: Finding The Right Training Intensity from 2022-02-16T10:00:11

A lot of prior CrossFit athletes found they trained at too high of an intensity when doing CrossFit, which is true. But then when training at home alone they may have lost that intensity. We dis...

135: Running: For The Brain, Enhancement Gear,&a Workout from 2022-02-14T10:00:46

This weeks podcast is all about running. The study is how running can increase brain function and mood. The topic is on pants that can make you run faster. And then the workout is all about runn...

Does Full Range of Motion Matter? from 2022-02-11T10:00

How much does range of motion matter when it comes to strength? What about conditioning? 

The Human Program from 2022-02-09T10:00

This weeks episode is about our NEW program we are launching. This program is all about getting rest while still being challenged. The strength will follow our body geometry and conditions will wor...

134: Fasting Impacts In The Short&Long Term from 2022-02-07T10:00:18

This week is a great, long terms study on fasting and fitness. This study looks at fat mass, and fat free mass and how fasting impacts these things in the short and long term. Then we talk ALL a...

The Magic Of Tart Cherry Juice from 2022-02-04T10:00

This week we are talking about one of the most simple and greatest supplements you can work into your diet. Tart cherry juice!

Garage Gym Problems: Working Out Alone from 2022-02-02T10:00

Working out alone in your garage can be one of the hardest transitions for people used to working out in classes and socially. There are ways to maximize your time alone, but also to still be so...

133: Dark Chocolate Benefits with SCIENCE from 2022-01-31T10:00

Im sure it won't take any convincing to get people to eat more dark chocoalte, but incase you wanted to know, here is why dark chocolate can be very good for you and your health. BUT make sure i...

WERABLES from 2022-01-28T10:00

Our advice on wearables and what to look for. 

Garage Gym Problems: What Do You Do With Chatty Neighbors? from 2022-01-26T10:00

We all like to workout with our garage door open or fully outside. But what do you do if you have a chatty neighbor that regularly interrupts your workouts? Here are some of our tips and thought...

132: Strength Recovery Differences In Male&Females from 2022-01-24T10:00:53

This weeks study will compare how males and females recover after doing sub max effort strength and max effort strength. Then we talk about our own recovery tips and what we like to do.

Ryan “Blackbird” Caswell’s Approach to Consistency&Performance from 2022-01-19T10:00

This week we have Ryan Caswell back and if you are part of our community he is no stranger to you. These talk are always fun to really dive deeper into some of our more experienced and long term...

131: Protein For Masters Athletes&300 Challenge Discussion from 2022-01-17T10:00

This weeks study was very interesting because it addresses some popular "bro science." Do older athletes need more protein than younger? Or is that a myth and its more about experience? Also we ...

What's The Best Footwear For Squatting For You? from 2022-01-14T10:00

This week we are talking about workout gear, specifically what is the best footwear to wear when squatting. This will be individual for you so check this episode out if you need some guidance. 

Garage Gym Problems: Exercise Substitutions from 2022-01-12T10:00

What do you do if your programming has an exercise you cant due for lack or equipment or something else?

130: Can Mix Grip Deadlift Lead To Injury? from 2022-01-10T10:00

This weeks study looks at the asymmetry of a mixed grip deadlift at low and high weight. What can the impact be overtime and to your health? Then we talk about focus goals and how to implement t...

Compression Gear for Improved Recovery from 2022-01-07T10:00

We dont always talk about gear but this is worth a listen and how to best recovery with some compressions gear. 

Training for a 100 Mile Race with Jason Wood from 2022-01-05T10:00

This week we have Jason Wood back on the podcast. He is a long time athlete so we wanted to talk a little bit deeper with Jason and some of the larger goals he is going for, especially as a life...

Can You Tell If You Are Overtraining or Under Eating? from 2022-01-03T10:00

Overtraining and under eating show almost all of the same symptom and have long lasting effects. Today we look at study that compared then two and then talk about our philosophy on the two and m...

Trap Bar or Conventional Deadlifts? from 2021-12-31T10:00

This weeks study examines he differences and uses for trap bar and conventional deadlift. Which is better for you?

Garage Gym Problems: How To Keep Workouts Under An Hour from 2021-12-29T10:00

Time is a big factor in working out and a lot of athletes only have one hour to work out in. This is why we developed the blocks training system. Checkout this video and an article below about m...

New Cycle Webinar Q1 2022 from 2021-12-27T10:00

New 12 week cycle for some concurrent training. This will have a breakdown of our programming, each track brief, GIVEAWAYS and more.

Macros For Sleep from 2021-12-24T10:00

We talk a lot about macros when it comes to energy and recovery, but what about for sleep?

The Daily Over Decades Approach with Chris Morgan from 2021-12-22T10:00

We have Chris Morgan on once again but with our new style of athlete of the week podcast. Were talking about the process of working out instead of chasing strict metics. And we also talk about o...

127: Does Conditioning Really Effect Strength? from 2021-12-20T10:00

Concurrent training talk again! Another study that had some flaws but still showed promise for strength in concurrent training. We also talk about energy systems and how best to program both. Th...

Why Supersets Are Awesome from 2021-12-17T10:00

Supersets! We do this a lot in our programming especially with body geometry. 

Garage Gym Problems: Maintaining Discipline from 2021-12-15T10:00

How do you maintain discipline? When can you cut yourself some slack?

126: Is It Better To Do Strength First Or Hypertrophy? from 2021-12-13T10:00

This weeks study looks at the difference if you program a 12 week cycle with a strength first emphasis verses a hypertrophy first. Then we talk about wearables again, what to look for and how th...

All About Caffeine and Performance from 2021-12-10T10:00

Caffeine is regularly looked at as a performance and daily boost. But how much of a boost?

Garage Gym Problems: Time Restraints&Workout Planning from 2021-12-08T10:00

Time is one of the biggest concern's and limitations our athlete's have. Here are some of our solutions on how you can maximize your time and fit in your workouts.

125: What The BEST Back Squat Bar&Feet Position? and a new MYS from 2021-12-06T10:00

Were going back to back squat. What better low bar back squat or high bar? what about feet position, wide stance or narrow? We look at a study that dove very deep into these things. And then a B...

Concurrent Training Deep Dive from 2021-12-03T10:00

Another great study that went deep into concurrent training and why we do it.

Garage Gym Problems: Low Ceiling Height from 2021-12-01T10:00

Do you workout in your basement? A shed or garage with a lot ceiling? Well we go over some solutions and how you can adjust your workout with those limitations.

124: What Is The Goldilocks Zone To Exercising? from 2021-11-29T10:00

We have looked at a lot of study as to why older athletes can and should still exercise. But how much is too much intensity?

Does Intermittent Fasting Limit Strength and Muscle Gains? from 2021-11-26T10:00

Intermittent fasting is all the rage, but what should you use it for? and will it effect your performance and progress?

Garage Gym Problems: No Cardio Equipment and I Cant Run? from 2021-11-24T10:00

We have started a new series of episodes and asked all of our athletes and the community what your biggest problems are with having a garage gym. This one is for those people who have not sprung...

123: Choosing Your Own Weight Can Lead To Greater Strength from 2021-11-22T10:00

We have talked about auto regulation and reps is reserve a few times in the past. This is a great study that directly examined linear progression verses auto regulation and choosing your own loa...

Where does High-Intensity Fit in Training? from 2021-11-19T10:00

We have sort of made our case again constant high intensity training, but we do know there is a time and place for it. This study looks at that. 

Consistency is Key with Dr. Chris Morrissey from 2021-11-17T10:00

We have a NEW format for our athlete talks this week. And we kick things off with Dr. Chris Morrissey, long time athlete and no stranger to this podcast. 

122: TRUTH About Burning Calories- Age&Sex Don't Matter from 2021-11-15T10:00

This week we look at a study with possibly the most diverse and broadest group of people. This study had male females ranging from 8 weeks old to 95 years old! And in this study they measured en...

Best Time To Train from 2021-11-12T10:00

This study looks at if its best to train in the morning, evening, afternoon, When?

‘Trust the Process’ with Ryan Hill from 2021-11-10T10:00

We finally get to chat with long time athlete Ryan Hill. He talks about changing his mindset and goals over time and the process of fitness.

121: Can Tracking Food Cause An Eating Disorder? from 2021-11-08T10:00

This weeks study looks at how tracking food can either cause a complex toward food or even an eating disorder. So which comes first, tracking food or a bad relationship with food?

How to Become More Powerful (and Stronger) from 2021-11-05T09:00

This weeks study look at one of the most common missing element in strength programs, and that is speed/power.

Chris Bennett on Juggling Ultra Training with a Big Family from 2021-11-03T09:00

We sit down with Chris Bennett and how he manages to get his training done while juggling his big family and work life.

120: Hydration&Supplementation - Fueling Series Part 3 of 3 from 2021-11-01T09:00

Hydration and supplementation are two huge areas when it comes to doing an event and probably the more asked about part, even more macros. We already covered carbs, protein in fat in the previou...

How To Gain Muscle from 2021-10-29T09:00

So to compliment last week with burning fat, we talk about how to gain muscle and get stronger. 

Don’t Make Excuses with Scott Suttles from 2021-10-27T09:00

This week we are taking with Scott Suttles and how he gets his training done. He has gone through our coaching course and this is the first time we have chatted with him but he's been a garage g...

119: Protein&Fat - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 2 of 3 from 2021-10-25T09:00

Fueling series for your endurance event continues, this time with protein and fat. Protein is largely viewed as muscle building and recovery, but if you are in a multi hour event, you should sti...

How To Burn Fat from 2021-10-22T09:00

This is one of our most popular studies we have gone over and made a huge impact on our training. This is all about zone two and low intensity conditioning. 

118: Carbohydrates - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 1 of 3 from 2021-10-18T09:00

We have a three part series we will be doing which is completely focused on endurance events. So if you have a spartan race, half/full marathon, etc on the books definitely check this out. We ar...

Is Low-Intensity Training the Next Big Thing? from 2021-10-15T09:00

We have spoken a lot about how too much high intensity training can be bad. So is low intensity training the secret?

Garage Gym Problems- Weather from 2021-10-13T09:00

This is our first episode of Garage Gym Problems. We asked our athletes what their biggest problems and struggles were with having a home gym so we will start to tackle those.

117: Probiotics&It's Effect On Gym Gains from 2021-10-11T09:00

This week we are looking at how probiotics can effect your body composition and your performance with your workouts. We love gut health ere so we talk a bit more about our thoughts and applicati...

Perform with Phototherapy from 2021-10-08T09:00

Its all in your mind, with phototherapy. 

On Mental Toughness with Marco Rosa from 2021-10-06T09:00

We finally get Marco back on the podcast and catch up with him. Jerred also takes this opportunity to dive deep about mental toughness and coaching.

116: What Is The Minimum Effective Dose For Lifters? from 2021-10-04T09:00

This weeks study actually looks at 5 studies on the same topic, minimum effective dose. This looks at specifically power lifters, but what is the minimum amount one can lift and still see streng...

Is HRV Useful or not? from 2021-10-01T09:00

This week we have a debate about a study and if Heart Rate Variability is a useful metric to track. 

Becoming the Person You Want to Be with Dylan Mullenix from 2021-09-29T09:00

This week Jerred is talking with long time athlete Dylan Mullenix and becoming a better person.

115: Is Tryptophan-rich Protein Best For Recovery? from 2021-09-27T09:00

This week we look at an interesting and well executed study about if ?-lactalbumin in protein before bed can improve recovery and sleep. There were some interesting findings and we brea...

A Look Back At Our Spartan Race from 2021-09-24T09:00

This week we are looking back at the time we all did an incredibly challenging spartan race. We share how we all met yourself and our challenges with the race. 

Triathlons, Battling Celiac,&the Basement Gym with Jake Hampton from 2021-09-22T09:00

Have a great inverview today with Jack Hampton. He tells us about his training for triathlons and endurance events while on our programming, and an even he had that put him in the hospital.

Our Training Methodology&New Cycle Webinar from 2021-09-20T09:00

This cycle webinar we did something a bit different and decide to give a peak behind the curtain at how we program. We also address some of the major lies the fitness industry puts out and how i...

The Power of Beets from 2021-09-17T09:00

This week we are talking about a super easy performance enhancing supplement. BEETS!

Cold Plunge For Increased Recovery from 2021-09-15T09:00

Would you take the cold plunge? this week Jerred is talking with the guys from Cold Plunge and their at home cold bath. We have talked about cold water immersion in the past, well how you can re...

114: Visualizing Training Increases Performance from 2021-09-13T09:00

Mental exercises is nothing new here, but a new study found that picturing yourself doing strength and power exercise actually increase performance, even if you dont do any of those. Then we tal...

Long-Term Mortality and Cardio from 2021-09-10T09:00

This weeks study Is looking at how cardio can impact long term mortality and then some. 

Former Navy Rescue Swimmer, Alex Estrada, on all things Garage Gym from 2021-09-08T09:00

This week we are talking with Alex Estrada and how he trains in his garage gym in Montana. 

113: Everything You Need To Know About Tempo Lifting from 2021-09-06T09:00

This week we are basically just talking about tempo lifting. We look at a small study on tempo lifting and our thought behind the science. Then our topic is talking about how we program tempo li...

How Cooling Can Increase Both Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance from 2021-09-03T09:00

This week we are looking at how cooling your body can increase performance and different methods on how to do so. 

Chasing Competitor with Derek McMichael from 2021-09-01T09:00

This week we are talking with Derek McMichael. He tells us about  how his focus has changed in fitness and his primary goal he has been working toward. 

112: Strength&Conditioning Reduces Risk Of Covid from 2021-08-30T09:00

We have a pretty big study today and something that's great to know for the current climate. It's a new brainer that physical activity will keep you healthier and reduce your risk of getting sic...

Why Nutrition Should Just Be About QUALITY Food from 2021-08-27T09:00

More about nutrition! Don't chase those fancy dies with the big names, just eat quality food. This study examines more why and we talk about the science. 

Build the Habit, Build the Routine with Eric Reder from 2021-08-25T09:00

This week we are talking with Eric Reder. We talk about his progression in training in general and with us. Then how he has built the habit and made training a priority in his life. 

111: Science Says Don't Try So Hard... from 2021-08-23T09:00

Lifting less or before failure once again comes up on the podcast. We look at another study and talk more about why you dont need to or even shouldn't be lifting to failure. Then we talk about f...

The Truth About Alcohol from 2021-08-20T09:00

This weeks study I looking at how alcohol effects performance and what you can or should have, if any. 

Taking The Little Steps and Getting Started With Zac Rita from 2021-08-18T09:00

This weeks Athlete of the Week is with Zac Rita. He has some great DIY gym equipment I his garage gym. He also has some great advice in starting off and where to begin when stating working out a...

110: Concurrent Training for Mental Health from 2021-08-16T09:00

This weeks study examines the emotional impact doing concurrent training can have. We love concurrent training for all of its benefits, and emotional is another one. Then we are talking about br...

More on Concurrent Training from 2021-08-13T09:00

This week we get to look at concurrent training again!

Finding a Way to Say Yes with Bryant Klewer from 2021-08-11T09:00

This weeks athlete is Bryant Klewer. We get a peak at his garage gym and how he gets his training in.

109: Fuel For Workouts and Sleep Aids from 2021-08-09T09:00

This week we are looking at if carbs are best for before you workout, and more of a deep dive in marcos for fuel. Then we talk about our experience and advice on sleep aids

Blue Blocker Glasses To Improve Your Sleep from 2021-08-06T09:00

Can blue blockers help you sleep?

Cutting 30lb. and Staying Active with Jeremy Pardee from 2021-08-04T09:00

This week Jerred is talking with long time athlete Jeremy Pardee.

108: Diet Changes that Lower Testosterone and a Book Review from 2021-08-02T09:00

Does very high or very low fat does cause a decrease in Testosterone? We look at a systematic review this week and our thoughts on extreme diets. Then we have our next book review, which is Rang...

Does Timing Rest Days Matter? from 2021-07-30T09:00

This weeks study is seeing if when you take rest days really matters. 

Murph 365 times in 365 days with Graham Dessert from 2021-07-28T09:00

This week Jerred hadn't a chat with Graham Dessert, who did Murph every day for 365 days. Thats one year if you're counting.

107: The Science of Social Media and Clamping Your Mouth Shut from 2021-07-26T09:00

This week we are looking at another study on social mean and how it can effect performance. Then we have a very interesting current event to discuss about weight loss. We don't do much in curren...

The Mindset of Elite Performers from 2021-07-23T09:00

This study is all on why mindset can really matter and how elite performers are. 

Crushing Your Limiting Excuses with James Sullivan from 2021-07-21T09:00

This week we are talking with James Robinson. Long time athlete and his progress is fantastic.

106: Change Your End Weight Loss Goal To A Checkpoint from 2021-07-19T09:00

This weeks study is interesting and looks at weightless over time with cardio only. Then we talk about adjustments we have made in our life from all of the books we have read.

Grounding for Improved Athletic Recovery&Reduction in Inflammation from 2021-07-16T09:00

This week we are looking at grounding and why its super easy and great for you. 

No excuses with Jon Lemons from 2021-07-14T09:00

This week Jerred is talking with Jon Lemons and how he get the work done. 

105: Flexibility In Training Can Help Your Progress from 2021-07-12T09:00

This week once again backs up something we have been telling our athletes for a long time. Having flexibility in your training and moving your days around, and order in which you track it comple...

The Dichotomy of Nutrition from 2021-07-09T09:00

This week we are looking big time at nutrition. 

EMBRACE THE PROCESS with Adam Robinson from 2021-07-07T09:00

This week we have such a great interview with Adam Robinson. He has a lot of great stories, his perspective on his goals and focusing on the process verses outcome. 

104: Perfectionism and Heat Acclimation Strategies from 2021-07-05T09:00

This week I think all athletes can take something away from. First we are looking at a study (survey) that examined perfectionism and how you perceive staying regimented and "perfect." Then the ...

Best ways to lift fast from 2021-07-02T09:00

this week we are talking about weights lifting fast, with velocity. 

Staying In THE GAME with Coree Rountree from 2021-06-30T09:00

This week we are back with long time athlete, Coree Rountree. She has been around the community for a very long time, usually fairly silent but she is definitely an OG in the GGA world.

103: Pre Exercise Music Can Increase Power and Velocity from 2021-06-28T09:00

This week we have a very quick study on music and the effect of listening music just between sets, not during, can help increase performance. Then we have a DEEP dive review in Fiber Fuel. We st...

What not to do in-between sets, and what to do from 2021-06-25T09:00

this week we are looking at intra rest recovery and performance enhancers and one that may be hurting. 

Cycle Three of 2021 Webinar from 2021-06-23T09:38

Our next 12 week cycle starts next week! always a perfect time to join. We also have some big updates like having kettlebell and sandbag variations to our Hard to Kill track. No barbells needed!...

102: Good Habits Are Most Important For Nutrition from 2021-06-21T09:00

We have a unique study this week and our discussions on it. This study looked at how three different groups estimated their calorie consumption and which groups were most successful. Then we hav...

How Much Protein Should You Eat from 2021-06-18T09:00

This weeks study looks at the amount of protein is best for recovery and performance. 

Being The Best Coach To Yourself with Caroline Miller from 2021-06-16T09:00

Jerred and Joe have a great chat with Caroline Miller and how she gets her training done when her location and gym situation changes regularly, and more.

101: Don't Focus On Meal Timing&Frequency from 2021-06-14T09:00

This weeks study compares strength and hypertrophy gains with athletes who eat 3 meals or 6 meals a day in a calorie surplus. Then this weeks topic are marketing terms we thing you need to avoid...

The Brief Science on Warming Up from 2021-06-11T09:00

This week we are looking at a study that shows the importance and science behind a proper warm up. 

How Stephen McFall is Keeping it Simple with Sandbags from 2021-06-09T09:00

This week Jerred and Joe are sitting down with Stephen McFall and how he's getting the work done in his basement gym without a barbell.

100: Our Top Three Fitness Studies&THE Questions from 2021-06-07T09:00

We made it to 100! That means we have reviewed 100 studies so we decided to pick out each of our favorite three that we have covered. Then we go over the answers to THE questions which get asked...

Periodization 101 from 2021-06-04T09:00

This week we are looking at periodization training.

Calling Garage Gym Athlete! from 2021-06-02T09:00

WE WANT YOU.... to be on our podcast. Jerred and Joe talk about why you should come on the podcast. If you are doing our training and have not been on our podcast we want to chat with you. It's ...

99: Interference Effect At Different Fitness Levels from 2021-05-31T09:00

Its no secret we love (and do) concurrent training. This was a fantasist meta analysis that looked at a lot of concurrent training studies to see how they impacted untrained, moderately trained,...

99: Interference Effect At Different Fitness Levels from 2021-05-31T09:00

Its no secret we love (and do) concurrent training. This was a fantasist meta analysis that looked at a lot of concurrent training studies to see how they impacted untrained, moderately trained,...

The Mind Muscle Connection from 2021-05-28T09:00

This week we are looking at a study that examines how focusing on what muscles you are using can increase your results and performance. 

Find Your Fight with Robert Guillen from 2021-05-27T09:00

This week we are talking to Robert Guillen and his journey in fitness. Robert has worked out in a garage for many years. He has quite the story including a lot of major injuries he has overcame ...

How To Crush MURPH and PR from 2021-05-26T09:00

For those that have done Murph several times before and feel ready to set a PR, we go over some of our tips and things to consider when doing Murph and crushing it.

98: Strength Training For Vegans Is Not That Simple from 2021-05-24T09:00

Couple weeks ago we looked at how keto I able to achieve hypertrophy and strength among other things. So now we wanted go to the other direction and look at a study that compared vegan and omniv...

Is Cold Exposure Worth It? from 2021-05-21T09:00

This week we are looking at if cold exposure if best for recovery, if its worth it, and when it is best used. 

Controlling Your Heart Rate and Extreme Consistency with Gabe Byars from 2021-05-20T09:00

We are back again with Gabe Byars. This is his second time on the podcast and the first time we skipped over some of his history but sure glad we got a chance to dive back in and hear about his ...

MURPH Progression Tips For Newer Athletes from 2021-05-19T09:00

This week we wanted to give some of our tips for progressing in murph and how you can succeed in completing your first murph, or first time with a vest. We have done this workout a ton and so ha...

97: How Allergy Meds Are Blocking Your Exercise Response from 2021-05-17T09:00

This weeks study was very interesting and great for those who habitually take antihistamines. This study examined how taking antihistamines is blocking the inflammatory response your body produc...

How Mental Training Increases Gains from 2021-05-14T09:00

Can gains be in your head? If your head is more dialed in when you workout, you could see greater benefits. Check out this study discussion for more. 

Finding a Doc, Hemorrhoids, Blood Tests,&Training Sick with Christopher A. Morrissey, DO FACOS from 2021-05-13T09:00

We have something new this week and its something we have wanted to do for a while. We have many medical professionals in our community so we wanted to sit down with one and answer some of our c...

At Home Sauna Options and DIY Advice from 2021-05-12T09:00

Jerred has had several saunas at home. This week he's talking about his past ones and his few DIY projects, then shared why he sprung for a full barrel sauna.

96: A Nail In The Coffin For Keto? from 2021-05-10T09:00

We are always looking to get better here. Healthier, more fit, performing more optimally. This week we are looking at study that compares strength and performance between keto (extremely low car...

Are Supplements In Our Head? from 2021-05-07T09:00

This weeks study recap we are looking at how supplements actually effect us and which are junk. 

A Focus on Consistency and Flexibility with Daniel font from 2021-05-06T09:00

This week Jerred is sitting down with Daniel Font and how he stays consistent. Also, we will now be posting these Thursday episodes video on our YouTube challenge so if you want to see our athle...

How Do We Deal With Imposter Syndrome? from 2021-05-05T09:00

This week we get a little deeper and were asked about imposter syndrome. Have you ever dealt with imposter syndrome? Ever feel like others perception of you doesn't match up to your own percepti...

95: Stretching to Increase Performance and Sugar Crush from 2021-05-03T09:00

This week study we are looking at how just a little bit of stretching can lead to strength and power gains. Usually when we look at strength it has to do with recovery and injury prevention but ...

Training To Live Longer from 2021-04-30T09:00

This week we are looking back to a study on how to train for the long term, not the short. 

Overcoming Adversity Through Fitness with Mark Campbell from 2021-04-29T09:00

This week Jerred and Joe are chatting with Mark Campbell. He has some great insight and obstacles in his fitness he has overcame to check out this interview. 

Why Wouldn't You Try MURPH Burner Program? from 2021-04-28T09:00

This week we are reversing things and we ask the question "why wouldn't you join Murph Burner program?" and then provide a list of (sarcastic) reasons why one wouldn't want to try this Murph Bur...

94: Why To Do Cluster Sets&The MURPH Burner Program from 2021-04-26T09:00

We are talking about cluster sets again this week but with a systematic review. We also go into how and why to best do cluster sets. Then we have the Murph Burner programing coming up starting n...

Carbohydrate Rinsing from 2021-04-23T09:00

We are diving back into some studies we first covered on the Garage Gym Athlete podcast. Here is the first time we looked at carb rinsing. 

The Murph Cast Episode 2 from 2021-04-22T09:00

We are back with the Murph crew! They are almost finished with their 52 weeks of Murph so we check in on how they are doing and how they feel about being so close to finishing. 

Kilimanjaro vs Garage Gym Athlete from 2021-04-21T09:00

This weeks Ask Me Anything Jerred asks Joe all about his recent climb of Kilimanjaro. Joe shares his experience, how he succeed and anything else Jerred decided to ask. If you have thought about...

93: Skipping Breakfast&Dealing with Negativity from 2021-04-19T09:00

This week we are looking at a systematic review on if skipping breakfast will effect your BMI and wight gain. This was fairly insightful but with more nutrition studies and topics, it doesn't ev...

How To Turn Your Consciousness Off Autopilot from 2021-04-16T09:00

Talking with Dr. Dan Siegel today and how to Turn Your Consciousness Off Autopilot.

Enter the Matrix with Theo Burgess from 2021-04-15T09:00

We are talking with Theo and his awesome garage gym he set up and customized today. If you are in our group you know him as the guy with the Matrix graphic in his gym. So we talk about his train...

How We Program Hypertrophy from 2021-04-14T09:00

This week we were asking how hypertrophy fits into our programming. We are mostly concerned with strength and performance, but hypertrophy has a place and we make sure to include it in our progr...

Does CBD Oil Reduce Soreness and Inflammation? from 2021-04-12T09:00

We have had athlete ask many times about if CBD oil is good for recovery so we are finally getting into a study. Sadly as of right now it doesn't look like CBD oil can help with soreness and rec...

Where To Get The Right Test For Your Gut from 2021-04-09T09:00

We are back talking with Evan Brand and his advice on where to get the right test for your gut and what to know when testing your gut for bacteria. 

Driveways, Carports, and Sauna Gyms with Tyler Robertson from 2021-04-08T09:00

Jerred and Joe are talking with Tyler Robertson this week and all of his training areas. Dealing with different elements and even training in a sauna. 

When You Should Train Hypertrophy Vs Strength from 2021-04-07T09:00

This week we were asked when hypertrophy should be programmed and when strength training should. We aim to get stronger primarily and moving more wight, but there are times where hypertrophy is ...

Should Velocity Determine Your Volume? from 2021-04-05T09:00

This weeks study was an interesting approach to looking at volume for an athlete but something we have touched on a little before. Then we talk about another "pick one" question but with exercis...

Implementing The Process of Integration with Dr. Dan Siegel from 2021-04-02T09:00

This week we are back with Dr. Dan Siegel  and speaking of Implementing The Process of Integration.

Embracing the Elements with Evan Jackson from 2021-04-01T09:00

This week we are talking with even Jackson and his workout enjoinment. He really deals with the elements and some cold training. Check out how he gets it done!

Do you Train in Running Shoes, or Run In Training Shoes from 2021-03-31T09:00

We are talking about more gear again! We were asked if we ever run in our training shoes or train in our running shoes. Its a great thing to talk about and comes up very often, what shoes we tra...

New Cycle Webinar March 2021 from 2021-03-29T09:00

We like to take the time every 12 week to break down and lay out each of our training tracks for the next 12 week and then give 7 week of free sample weeks. So if you want 7 free weeks of traini...

Finding The Mind Muscle Connection With Dr. Lepley from 2021-03-26T09:00

Jerred is talking with Dr. Lepley again on finding the mind muscle connection. 

Mindset Shifts, Movement Retooling, and More with Asher Gifford from 2021-03-25T09:00

This week Jerred talks with long time athlete Asher Gifford and how he is shifting his mindset and retooling. 

How To Increase Lung Capacity and Control Breathing from 2021-03-24T09:00

This weeks ask me anything we are talking about how to increase your lung capacity and control your breathing better when working out. 

Eccentric Training verses Concentric Training from 2021-03-22T09:00

This weeks study looks at if eccentric training does more muscle damage, and there for if its better than concentric training. However its hard to do just one for these things, because even if y...

Educating Clients On Nutrition from 2021-03-19T09:00

We are back this week with Sam Miller and how to educate your clients on nutrition. 

Prioritizing Goals with Marine Helicopter Pilot Eben Buxton from 2021-03-18T09:00

this week we are talking with Eben Buxton on how training. He is a helicopter pilot and we talk about how he prioritizes his goals and gets his training done. 

Our Advice On Best Wearables from 2021-03-17T09:00

We regularly get asked about what wearables, workout trackers and heart rate monitors, are best for training. There isn't a clear cut winner, it depends on what you want form a wearable. We have...

89: How Much Does Bar Position Matter On The Squat? from 2021-03-15T09:00

This weeks study we are looking at how much the position of the barbell can impact back squats. So we will talk about what the study finds and what we think with the difference between low bar a...

Linking The Gut And The Brain With Evan Brand from 2021-03-12T10:00

This week we are back with Evan Brand and how the gut and the brain are linked. 

Building a Purposeful Man Cave with Barrett Robin from 2021-03-11T10:00

This week we are talking with Barrett Robin. He talks about how it build up his gym and what his focus is. 

How To Best Recover From MURPH from 2021-03-10T10:00

Its no secret we love the Murph workout. A lot of our athletes have been doing murph once a week for a year. Since memorial day Murph is approaching we are talking about how best to prepare and ...

88: Science Says Your Phone Is Making You Fat (even if you workout every day) from 2021-03-08T10:00

You workout regularly so you can be lazy the other times, right? WRONG. This week we look at a study that compares international competitive athletes and compares their sedentary lifestyle and f...

The Wheel of Awareness With Dr. Dan Siegel from 2021-03-05T10:00

This week we are back with Dr Dan Siegel and his Wheel Of Awareness. 

43 Iron Miles in a Month and the Right Mindset with Darren Gaunt from 2021-03-04T10:00

This week we are talking to Darren Gaunt and his training. Also, what he did last year which was 43 IRON MILES! including an iron 5K. No big deal. So if you want hear more about that then great....

Which Training Program Is Best With Running? from 2021-03-03T10:00

This week we were asked which of our training tracks is best to do if you are on a running program or adding additional running to your fitness.

87: Do Your Genes Effect Caffeine Response? from 2021-03-01T10:00

This week we are talking again about caffeine, but if your genes matter for a caffeine response. Most people have heard that there are some people that are responsive the caffeine and some it do...

Eccentric Training For Muscle Growth And Recovery from 2021-02-26T10:00

This week we are back with Dr. Lepley and how eccentric training can help with muscle growth and recovery. 

The Long Ruck with Zach Eason from 2021-02-25T10:00

We have Zach Eason on this week updating us from the last time we spoke with him. He is also preparing for a challenging event. Care to join him?

Benefits Of Isometric Holds and Why We Do Them from 2021-02-24T10:00

This week we were asked about why we program iso holds, and also why they never seem to get easier. Iso holds are fantastic accessory work, especially for the core and we like to program them es...

86: How Strength Training Improves Hypertrophy from 2021-02-22T10:00

This weeks study is looking at how incorporating strength training can improve your hypertrophy. We are always training for performance verses aesthetics, but there is a place for hypertrophy to...

Practice of a Functional Nutrition Practitioner With Evan Brand from 2021-02-19T10:00

Evan Brand has a a lot go great information to share about being a nutritional practitioner, and getting into the science of nutrition. 

The Pursuit of 200+ Murph Workouts&Effortless Achievement with Chris Morgan from 2021-02-18T10:00

This week we are back with Chris Morgan. Its been about a year since we chatted with him last. He has some great mindset advice and we also talk about his epic Murph goal and training. 

How We Use The Data We Collect In Our Programming from 2021-02-17T10:00

This week we were asked how we use the data we collect from our baseline testing and how it effects each cycle of programming. 

85: To Failure, Or Not to Failure, That is the Question from 2021-02-15T10:00

This weeks study is looking at if you should do resistance training to failure or just shy of failure. We have discussed this in the past doing max effort sets or just shy of max effort and it m...

Building A Better Mind With Dr. Dan Siegel from 2021-02-12T10:00

This weeks cooldown comes from an interview from Dr. Dan Siegel and how to build a better mind. 

15-Year Garage Gym Athlete, Brutal Challenges, and Finding the Right Program with Brian Liu from 2021-02-11T10:00

This week we are talking with Brian Liu and his long garage gym journey. We talk about some of his training challenges, the programs he hoped around on and more. 

Do We Undersell Our Warm Ups? from 2021-02-10T10:00

This week we were asked if we under sell our warm up routines and if we could focus more on pushing those. Every day our programming has a warm up but we also know everybody warms up differently...

Does Vegan Protein Effect Your Gains? from 2021-02-08T10:00

This weeks study is examining the difference in muscle protein synthesis between vegan protein and animal protein. The results may surprise some. Then this weeks topic is on our morning drinks a...

How To Rehab Joint With Dr. Lepley from 2021-02-05T10:00

This weeks Cooldown is from an interview with Dr. Lepley and how to rehab knees and joints. 

Law, Jiu Jitsu, and Kettlebells with Stephen Bowers from 2021-02-04T10:00

This week we are talking with Stephen Bowers about how his training impacts his job and vice versa. We also talk about his training goals, obstacles and more. 

Best Time To Take Your Supplements from 2021-02-03T10:00

This week we are talking about when it is best to take certain supplements like vitamin D, magnesium, fish oil and more. 

83: Carb Rinsing For Strength from 2021-02-01T10:00

This week we are looking at carb rinsing again, but instead of conditioning this time we are seeing how it does with resistance training. Then we have our next book review and this was a smash h...

Finding Passion In Fitness With Sam Miller from 2021-01-29T10:00

This week we have Sam Miller on how he found his passion for fitness and started his business. 

Learning to Pivot, Disco Wednesdays, and No Gear Progress with Tynan Rolander from 2021-01-28T10:00

This week we have Tynan Rolander back with us. He's talking more about how his training and goals have changed and his career. He has some great insight and stories for us so check this episode ...

How Can You Best Burn Fat and Raise Your Base? from 2021-01-27T10:00

This week Jerred is doing a deep dive into Zone 2 and Max Aerobic Function (MAF) conditioning. Zone 2 is nothing new here on the podcast and with our athletes. But the MAF zones and calculations...

82: Can Self Compassion Aid Your Progress? from 2021-01-25T10:00

This week we are looking at a study about how self compassion can affect your progress. Do you have self compassion? Then this weeks topic is how we give fitness and health advice to those close...

Are You A Night-owl Or An Early-bird? from 2021-01-22T10:00

We are back with Dr. Amy Bender on more sleep!

Getting a PhD, becoming healthier, and checking your ego with Thomas Smallwood from 2021-01-21T10:00

This week we talking with Thomas Smallwood. He talks about how him and his wife started their garage gym, the type training they enjoy and how to keep with it with a busy PhD schedule. 

Why Do We Count Macros Over Calories? from 2021-01-20T10:00

This week we are diving in to some nutrition and why its more important to focus on macros than calories. 

81: Impact Of Sleep Duration On Performance from 2021-01-18T10:00

This week are back talking both sleep. This study is a systematic review on how the duration of sleep on experienced athletes affected their performance. Then we are talking about what it means ...

Becoming More Active, From The Soft American from 2021-01-15T10:00

This is another clip from The Soft American Episode from the Betterhumanology podcast. 

Losing 90+ lbs and Embracing the Barbell with Hannah Shrum from 2021-01-14T10:00

This week we have Jerred and Ashley chatting with Hanna Schrum. Hanna is Coach Kyles wife and has been killing it on the programming for over a year now. 

How Do You Process Information From Books, Podcasts, Etc? from 2021-01-13T10:00

This week we are talking about how we weed through all of the information we consume. There is so much out there from books, podcast, documentaries, studies, etc. What do you take seriously and ...

80: Prescribing Weights For Novice Lifters And Our Tips from 2021-01-11T10:00

This weeks study we are looking at how much, and if, having novice lifters self select their load or have somebody select their lifting load for them impacts their progression. Then we roll righ...

Diving Into Dr. Matt Jordans Background. from 2021-01-08T10:00

This week we are back with Dr. Matt Jordan and going into his background. 

Loving High Volume and Adjusting Goals with Jeremy Puskas from 2021-01-07T10:00

This week we are talking with Jeremy Puskas again. He was on a few months back so be sure to check out his first episode too. 

Should You Deadlift Barefoot? Or Use Straps? from 2021-01-06T10:00

This week we got a few questions about deadlifting and gear when lifting. We talk about when to deadlift barefoot, if you should use straps, or even knees sleeves during workouts. 

79: How Body Fat Impacts Immune Response from 2021-01-04T10:00

Happy New Year Athletes! We are back and we are talking this year about our goals, how we go over after then and our outlook starting a new year. This weeks study is also great for the current c...

How To Find Unnoticed Gut Issues with Aglaee Jacob from 2021-01-01T10:00

This week are back with Aglaee Jacob and talking about recognizing gut issues you may not know you have. 

Murph, Squatting and Starting a Business in a Pandemic with Trampis Beatty from 2020-12-31T10:00

This week we are back with everyones favorite T-shirt making, company historian; Trampis Beatty. 

Painful Workouts We Make Others Do from 2020-12-30T10:00

This week we are talking about workouts we have created for people that may have not gone so well for those involved. 

78: The Coddling of the Mind and Nitric Oxide on Strength from 2020-12-28T10:00

This week we are looking at how nitrate and citrulline can enhance strength perfomance. Then we have another book review that we really dive into. We have a lot to say about The Coddling Of The ...

How To Get The Most Out Of Sleep from 2020-12-25T10:00

We are back with Jerreds interview with Dr. Amy Bender and how to get the most out of your sleep. 

Squatting, Running, and Working from Home with Ryan Keiler from 2020-12-24T10:00

This week we are chatting with Ryan Keiler, his goals and adjusting to working out and working from home. 

Best Way To Improve Lifting Form from 2020-12-23T10:00

This weeks AMA is on how the best way to improve your form with lifting and while doing so working out alone at home. 

77: Does Glycogen Depletion Impact Lifting? from 2020-12-21T10:00

Its Christmas week! We are festive and talking about glycogen depletion and how it impacts strength, not just conditioning. Then its also fit week time for us which can be tough during a holiday...

The Soft American Part Two from 2020-12-18T10:00

Here is another reading from The Soft American and how American is lagging behind. 

Breaking PRs by taking a No-PR Mindset with Ryan Caswell from 2020-12-17T10:00

This week we have Ryan back on the podcast! updating goals, Murph, and other shenanigans. 

Book Recommendations For An Entrepreneur from 2020-12-16T10:00

This week we are talking about the business side of things and what were some books that helped Jerred get his business going. Then we add in some more great books for entrepreneurs. 

76: How Can Brain Fatigue Affect Performance? from 2020-12-14T10:00

Do you regularly workout after doing something mentally taxing. Maybe after work, a presentation or something else? This week we are looking at a study that examined how brain fatigue can effect...

One-To-One Relationship With Food With Aglaee Jacob from 2020-12-11T10:00

This week we have a clip from an interview with Aglaee Jacob and how one size does not fit all with nutrition. 

Goal, Life, and Location changes with Kyle Hazekamp from 2020-12-10T10:00

This week we have long time athlete back on the podcast, Kyle Hazekamp. 

Vomiting and Intensity from 2020-12-09T10:00

This weeks AMA we are addressing an athlete who asked about nausea when training at higher intensities. Jerred and I talk about a number of different reasons and personal experiences about becom...

75: It All Matters: Air, Water,&Mobility from 2020-12-07T10:00

This week we are doing something not and not looking at a study but a medical paper on pollution and how the environment can effect athletes.

Sleep Tracking with Dr. Amy Bender from 2020-12-04T10:00

Do you track sleep with a wearable? How accurate are they? We talk with our sleep specialist on sleep tracking with devices. 

85 lb lost, MURPH Every Week with "Spartan Destroyer" Kyle Johnson from 2020-12-03T10:00

This week Jerred and Joe are talking with long time athlete Kyle Johnson. We talk about his Murph Project progress, the Spartan race we did together, and MORE.

When to Update Your 1 Rep Max from 2020-12-02T10:00

This week we are talking about one rep max and when you should either update them or dial it back. Most strength programs will be based off of your one rep max, but sometimes that weight can fee...

74: Curcumin Supplementation and Our Footwear Recommendations from 2020-11-30T10:00

This week we are looking supplementation for circulation, specifically turmeric. Then we are talking about the footwear we prefer for certain activities. This weeks workout is 1/4 Mile for Human...

The Soft American- Physical Danger from 2020-11-27T10:00

This week, a reading from The Soft American on physical danger. 

20 Years in the Home Gym with Donnie Morrow from 2020-11-26T10:00

This week we are talking with Donnie Morrow and how his gym and goals have evolved over 20 years. 

How Do You Combat Sun Exposure In The Winter? from 2020-11-25T10:00

This week we are talking about sun exposure and vitamin D. The days are shorter and colder so there is less opportunity to get sun exposure and therefor vitamin D. So how should you adjust your ...

73: Training For Longevity from 2020-11-23T10:00

This week we are looking at how the level of training can effect longevity. Some are worried about training too much, or not enough, but what is the right amount for longevity? Then we are looki...

Mental Toughness in Programming from 2020-11-20T17:00

This weeks interview was with Dr. Matt Jordan and he is talking the mental toughness side with fitness programming. 

Getting Shocked Back to Life with Jason James from 2020-11-19T10:00

This week we talking with Jason James, his training and of course, his near death experience. 

Can You Do Too Much Zone 2? from 2020-11-18T10:00

We program a fair amount of zone 2, especially on deload weeks. But, can you do too much zone 2 training?

72: How Important is Individualized Hydration? from 2020-11-16T10:00

This week we are looking at a really cool and in-depth study that examined the impact of individualized hydration for athlete. Then we talk about all of the biggest fitness lies we have been hol...

Digestive health&leaky gut: Why and How with Aglaee Jacob from 2020-11-13T10:00

This week come from an interview with Aglaee Jacob and on leaky gut. Leaky gut is still slightly new but something that needs further exploring. So if you have had digestion issues, dont miss th...

How to Reframe&Row Across the Atlantic with Tim Crockett from 2020-11-12T10:00

This week we bring back someone that was also on the Betterhumanology podcast. You may remember a buy who rowed across the Atlantic! Well we catch up with Tim on what he's doing and his next hug...

Meal Prep when Getting Started from 2020-11-11T10:00

This weeks ask me anything is on how we meal prep and what we do to meal prep for the week. 

71: Impact of Varying Dosages of Fish Oil on Recovery and Soreness from 2020-11-09T10:00

You all know we love recovery. This week is no different, but it is the first time we are talking specifically about fish oil and how it benefits recovery. Then we are talking about our "non sta...

Caffiene and Its Impact with Dr. Amy Bender from 2020-11-06T10:00

In an interview with Dr. Amy Bender, her and Jerred talk about caffeine and sleep. 

"Mobile Till I Die" with Sarah Trunkey from 2020-11-05T10:00

This week we are talking with Sarah Trunkey. She was full of energy and we had a great talk about training and staying active. 

Does Water Quality Matter? from 2020-11-04T10:00

This week we are talking about water. We all know drinking water is important, but how much stock do you put into water quality?

70: More About Rest and The Big Leap from 2020-11-02T10:00

This week we are looking at resting between sets again. Rest is very important, but so is the intent of your workout. then we do our book review for the month and this is a favorite among the of...

Breathing and Breathing Habits with Kelly Starrett from 2020-10-30T09:00

We are back with Kelly Starrett and talking about a very important and often overlooked thing, breathing. 

Working The Oil Fields And Preparing For Killmanjaro With Chris Trader from 2020-10-29T09:00

This week we got to talk to Chris Trader who has a very unique work schedule and gym routine. Being away for a few week and home for a few weeks at a time. Then we talk about his big goals and m...

What's the backstory on the EO3 Team? from 2020-10-28T09:00

This week we were asked how the team all met and came together. 

69: Avoid Injury When Increasing Training Volume from 2020-10-26T09:00

This weeks study was very cool and a new look at overtraining. If you have heard of overreaching training for looked into training with a great increase in volume be sure to check this out so yo...

The Passion Paradox with Brad Stulberg from 2020-10-23T09:00

Back again with Brad Stulberg talking about passion. 

Playing the Long Game with Back-Porch Athlete Daniel Kupec from 2020-10-22T09:00

This week we have Daniel Kupec and we chat about his long approach perspective to training and more. 

What Is Our Coaching Tier All About? from 2020-10-21T09:00

This week we were asked about our coaching tier membership and what happens with our coaching level. 

68: Lifting to Failure from 2020-10-19T09:00

This week's study will examine comparing lifting low loads to failure, near failure, and high loads. We dive a bit deeper into the logic and executions of these. Then this week's topic is on ski...

The Daily "Dose" with Joseph Hawthorne from 2020-10-16T09:00

Jerred interviewed Joseph Hawthorne and they spoke about a lot of cool things, daily habits, rituals, etc. 

A Simple Approach to Health and Freeing the Mind With Andy Goodbread from 2020-10-15T09:00

This weeks Athlete Of The Week we have on Andy and how he approaches health. 

Zone 2 and How To Target Areas from 2020-10-14T09:00

This week we were asked about zone 2 training and if you can target certain ares with certain exercise to lose weight where you want to. 

67: Velocity Lifting - A Case for a Garage Gym Training Partner from 2020-10-12T09:00

We are looking at velocity in your training again! When getting a micro view at warming up specific areas for specific lifts/workouts. Then a fun workouts this week, River Heist. 

Habits And Being An Example For Your Family from 2020-10-09T09:00

Were back with Kelly Starrett tasing about family and how to be a good example. 

DIY Mastery&Basement Maximization with Clint Gadbury from 2020-10-08T09:00

This week we are chatting with Clinton Gadbury and all of this awesome DIY projects, how he has maximized his basement, and MORE. 

Tracking Calories and Deficit from 2020-10-07T09:00

This weeks AMA is about setting your calories and what to set them at based on your activity and if you are among for a deficit. This goes well with this weeks study on Monday, so enjoy!

66: Fat Loss - How fast is too fast? from 2020-10-05T09:00

This week we look at multiple studies that compared the efficiency and effects between losing weight fast and losing weight slow. This is a great review we looked at, if you have been looking to...

The Greatest Legal Performance Enhancer: Sleep from 2020-10-02T16:00

How important sleep is with Brad Stulberg. 

Heart Failure; Endurance Athlete; Garage Gym Athlete with Brian Walsh from 2020-10-01T09:00

We had a great conversation with Brian Walsh and he shares quite a story about having heart failure. We also talk about his training and working on endurance. 

AMA new cycle quick fire from 2020-09-30T09:00

Its NEW CYCLE week so we are going through common FAQ questions in a quick fire fashion.

65: The Science on Knee Wraps and Knee Sleeves from 2020-09-28T09:00

Welcome to our new training cycle! If you arent training with us, you can join for 30 days for just $1. this week we are looking at a study that examines the use of knee sleeves and wraps. So i ...

Community with your Gym from 2020-09-25T09:00

Jerred chatted with Joseph Hawthorne and about the community in your gym. 

Paleo, TrueForm Running, and Murph with Dr. Chris Morrissey from 2020-09-24T09:00

This week we are talking with Dr. Chris Morrissey about a lot of great things from nutrition, training equipment, the murph project and more. 

How to Recover Before Bed from 2020-09-23T09:00

for those of you that training in the evening, Jerred and Joe talk about how best to recover in the evening and what nutrition to prioritize and get before bed as to not effect your sleep. 

64: The NEW Standards from 2020-09-21T09:00

This week we go over a study that examines anabolic response with strength training in caloric deficits and non deficit diets. If you want to be in a deficit you need to add strength to your pro...

The Whole Person Concept with Kelly Starrett from 2020-09-18T09:00

Jerred talks more with Kelly Starrett about the whole person concept and human performance.  

The MURPH Cast from 2020-09-17T09:00

Jerred sits down with a lot of the weekly MURPH hooligans and they talk every thing murph and their journey doing for the year of murph. 

Is Flexibility a Necessity, Genetic, Overrated? from 2020-09-16T09:00

This weeks AMA Jerred and Joe actually met up in person and we talk about flexibility why its important, when to work on it, and how to get better. 

63: Red Meat + Fruits + Veggies = ?? from 2020-09-14T09:00

This week we are looking at another nutrition study, but specifically quality and if there any link to cancer. Then this weeks topic sticking with nutrition we share our favorite recipes. This w...

Why We Deload with Brad Stulberg from 2020-09-11T09:00

This weeks cool down is with Brad Stulberg, talking about why the combination of stress plus rest creates growth, and why we deload. 

Building a Brick Wall with the Minimalist Brian Johnson from 2020-09-10T09:00

Jerred and Joe talk with Brian Johnson this week with this minimalist approach and how he stays motivated.

How to Improve VO2 Max from 2020-09-09T09:00

This week we talk about how to improve your VO2 Max and what it relates to. 

62: What is "Clean Eating" and Pacing Revisited from 2020-09-07T09:00

This week we have a really unique study that looks at the perception of clean eating and how people feel toward it. So we really dive into clean eating for a while. When we give our tips on paci...

Maintaining Discipline with Habits with Joseph Hawthorne from 2020-09-04T09:00

This week Jerred is talking with Joseph Hawthorne on discipline with having and how to maintain them. 

Dedication, Commitment, and Consistency with Tony Allen from 2020-09-03T09:00

This week we are talking with long time athlete Tony Allen. He has been putting up some crazy numbers, how gym is amazing and he has some great tips. 

What is HRV, how to imrpove it, and more from 2020-09-02T09:00

Jerred and Joe talk about what heart rate variability means and how to improve it. 

61: Rest Between Sets and Breath from 2020-08-31T12:16:39

This week we look at a study that examined rest times and how it impacts volume. So if you have wondered how you should rest between sets, specifically super sets check this out. Then its time f...

Importance of Sleep with Kelly Starrett from 2020-08-28T09:00

Jerred interviewed Kelly Starrett and they chatted about sleep. 

Crushing it in the He Shed with Stephen Stine from 2020-08-27T09:00

This week we are sitting down with Stephen Stein and talking about his workout shed and more. 

Why do we deload at Garage Gym Athlete? from 2020-08-26T09:00

Jerred and Joe talk about why deload is important and why/how we program it in Garage Gym athlete. 

60: Cluster Sets and Energy Systems from 2020-08-24T09:00

This week we look at a study that examined cluster sets and the benefit of those. If you have done our training you have experienced them, but if you are not then check this out to get a better ...

Natural Ways to Get Better Sleep With Dan Pardi from 2020-08-21T09:00

Jerred talked with Dan Parti on sleep and more. 

An Audience of One with Nick Nabors from 2020-08-20T09:00

This week we get to talk with Nick Nabors. 

What To Do When You Hit Plateaus from 2020-08-19T09:00

If you train you have probably hit a plateau before. So Jerred and Joe talk about what to do when you hit those plateaus. 

59: Accessory Work, Tempo Lifting, and Bambi from 2020-08-17T09:00

This week we are looking at a study that highlights how important accessory work is in your program. Then we talk about our thoughts and tips with temp lifting. And this weeks workout is brand n...

Setting Up Your Nutrition and Training to Build Muscle with Eric Helms from 2020-08-14T09:00

If you want to build muscle and dial in your nutrition, check out this clip from when Jerred interviewed Eric Helms.

Cycling and Learning How To Push Yourself With Scott Dombroski from 2020-08-13T09:00

This week we talked again with Scott, who has been on the podcast before. He updates us on his cycling and triathlon training, barn gym and more. 

How To Come Back After Sickness from 2020-08-12T09:00

What do you do after you have missed a week or more of training due to sickness, travel, or life? Jerred and Joe talk about how to come back from a hiatus. 

58: Alcohol and Garage Gym Athletes from 2020-08-10T09:00

This week we are looking at a study that made the rounds on social media looking at how alcohol effects performance. Most took away that alcohol doesn't effect gains but that isn't exactly true....

Creating New Recipes and Experimenting with Food with Juli Bauer from 2020-08-07T09:00

Juli from PaleOMG shares creating new recipes and experimenting with food. 

Structuring Your Life and Environment for Ultimate Success with Keith Fields from 2020-08-06T09:00

This week Jerred and Joe got to chat with Keith Fields. We talk about how to make a successful environment and more. 

When You Should See a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor from 2020-08-05T09:00

This weeks ask me anything, we were asked if we would advice seeing a chiropractor or physical therapist. Jerred and Joe talk in depth on when and how we would advise this. 

57: Muscle Fiber Types and Our BEST Advice for Garage Gym Athletes from 2020-08-03T09:00

This week we get a little into the weeds about muscle fiber types and how to effectively train them. Then our topic is on sharing our best advice for becoming a better garage gym athlete. This w...

Dan Pardi Talks GHB and How To Use It from 2020-07-31T09:00

Jerred interviewed Dan Parti and they talked a little about GHB. 

Consistency, Versatility and First Responder Training With Kevin Owen from 2020-07-30T09:00

This week we are talking with Kevin Owen for the Athlete of The Week. He trains in his basement, has some great training stories, and a ton of kettlebells.

Become a better human by walking your dog from 2020-07-29T09:00

Jerred and Joe tell you why you should walk your dog! Or well, just go for walks. 

56: Low Dose Caffeine and The One Thing from 2020-07-27T09:00

This week on the podcast we are talking about a study looking at caffeine and performance again. Then we do our book review of The One Thing. this weeks workout is Condition Me To The Grave.

How to Do A Backflip With Jujimufu from 2020-07-24T09:00

Ever want to be able to do a back flip? Well Jerred interviewed Jujimufu a while back and he gives his tips on getting there. 

A Year of Murph&Community with Chris Jung from 2020-07-23T12:25:57

This week we sat down with Chris Jung and we talk about the equipment he's acquired, created and his year of Murph journey.

How To Program For A Year Or More from 2020-07-22T09:00

This week Jerred and Joe talk about how you should plan your programming/training out, in the short term and long term. 

55: Hardest Workouts We've Ever Done&Concurrent Training AGAIN from 2020-07-20T09:00

Hey Athletes! This week we are talking about concurrent training some more! Then we share our hardest workouts. This weeks workout is Walk The Plank. 

Creating Book Chapters and Making Changes with Juli Bauer from 2020-07-17T09:00

Jerred interviewed Julie from PaleOMG and here is a little of their interview. 

Pushing Age Off As Long As Possible with Gabriel Pagel from 2020-07-16T09:00

Jerred and Joe sit down with Gabriel Pagel and chat about training as you get older, and more. 

How to prepare for special operations selection from 2020-07-15T09:00

This weeks Ask Me Anything, we talk about how to train for and adapt your training for military special operations selection.

54: Garage Gym Equipment and Deadlift Velocity from 2020-07-13T09:00

This weeks study takes a new exciting approach to deadlift velocity and tracking for lifts. Then we weigh in our our one piece of equipment. This weeks workout is Dia De Los Muertos. 

Diet Fads with Jason Phillips from 2020-07-09T21:16:28

Jason Phillips was on the Betterhumanology podcast speaking about fad diets. 

Endurance Events and Sustainability with Brian O'Connell from 2020-07-09T09:00

This weeks Athlete Of The Week is Brian O'Connell. We talk about endurance events, data tracking and finding your purpose in training. 

How to Breathe On Tempo Squats from 2020-07-08T09:00

Do you sometimes get dizzy or out of breath doing tempo movements? We talk about tips and how we breathe when doing tempo reps. 

53: Creatine&Holding Yourself Accountable from 2020-07-06T09:00

Hey athletes! This weeks study is the effects on creatine and if you need to do a loading phase or not. If you have interest or have taken it before check this one out. Then we talk about when t...

Running an Online Business and Becoming Independent with Juli Bauer from 2020-07-03T09:00

Jerred interviewed Juli from PaleOMG and she talked about how she got started and running her online business. 

Your Success is Your Routine with Kris Otten from 2020-07-02T09:00

This weeks Athlete Of The Week is Kris Otten.

Hardgainer Tips from 2020-07-01T09:00

This week we talk about tips if you are a hard gainer and hit a plateau or if you hit a plateau in general in your fitness goals. 

52: Intermittent Fasting and Strength/Muscle Gain from 2020-06-29T09:00

This week we are looking at IF there is a difference in strength gains if you do intermittent fasting or not, and what are the changes. Results may surprise you. Next is our book review of the m...

Nutrition and Background with Dan Pardi from 2020-06-26T09:00

This is from an interview Jerred has with Dan Pardi. 

Mental Toughness Through Endurance with Sandy Clark from 2020-06-25T09:00

This weeks Athlete Of The Week is Sandy Clark. We talk about endurance training, mental toughness and more. 

AMA: Does Chocolate Milk Do A Body Good? from 2020-06-24T09:00

Jerred and Joe discuss chocolate milk for recovery, why its effective and if its the best or should only be used as last resort. 

51: Age Ain't Nothing but a Number from 2020-06-22T09:00

This weeks study is comparing performance markers between you and middle age athletes. The finding were great and shows an age decline comes much later than most think. then we discuss nutrition...

How to Balance Different Training Modalities with John Call AKA JujiMufu from 2020-06-19T09:00

We had JujiMufu a while back speaking about training and balance. 

We Want YOU for the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast from 2020-06-18T09:00

This week it is just Jerred and Joe talking about past podcast interviews with athletes. Share some our highlights and also dive in to why YOU should sign up to be on our podcast. 

AMA: The Three-Day Workout Week from 2020-06-17T09:00

Jerred and Joe discuss how to adapt our programming, or another program, to just three workouts per week. 

50: More on Concurrent Training & Current Events from 2020-06-15T09:00

This week we look more at our favorite thing, Concurrent training! This one comparing with more strength and conditioning program. Then we discuss some recent events with crossfit and debate wha...

50: More on Concurrent Training&Current Events from 2020-06-15T09:00

This week we look more at our favorite thing, Concurrent training! This one comparing with more strength and conditioning program. Then we discuss some recent events with crossfit and debate wha...

Making Healthy Changes from 2020-06-12T09:00

This week we have a clip from when Jerred interviewed Julie from PaleOMG.

Switching Gears with Gabe Byars from 2020-06-11T09:00

This week we are talking with Gabe Byars, long time athlete and chat about changing up your goals and training focus. 

A Response to Current Events (Black Lives Matter) from 2020-06-10T09:00

This weeks AMA Jerred addresses current events and the Black Lives Matter Movement. 

49: Do Pre-Workout Meals Matter? from 2020-06-08T09:00

This week we look at a study that shows the impact, if any, of pre-workout meals and nutrient before working out. We then talk about out best tips and advice on becoming better at running. This ...

Choosing Quality Food and Having a Good Food Relationship with Jason Phillips from 2020-06-05T09:00

W...

Aaron March: Husband, Father,&Veteran Chasing a Triple Bodyweight Deadlift from 2020-06-04T09:00

We are chatting with Aaron March this week. A few weeks ago we talked to his wife and we were able to convince him to join us as well. He has some awesome goals and stories. 

AMA: Pacing, Preparing and Tackling Endurance Events from 2020-06-03T09:00

This week Jerred and Joe talk about how to prepare, pace and then perform during endurance event. 

48: Why Your Coaches Were Wrong About Breathing from 2020-06-01T09:00

This week we are sticking it to our old coachs who told us "put your hands on your head fo you want to breath!" This study compared recover between hands on head vs hands on knees. Then we chat ...

Behavior over Results with James Clear from 2020-05-29T09:00

Another snippet from Jerred's interview with James Clear. 

Getting Out Of The Garage with Jason Wood from 2020-05-28T09:00

We have Jason Wood back for a third time! If you haven't listed to his past episodes, check those out as well. 

How to Tackle a Year of MURPH from 2020-05-27T09:00

This week we are talking about MURPH, specifically how to tackle one year of MURPH once a week. Jerred has done this twice and now it looks like more of our athletes are embarking on it so here ...

47: Is breakfast REALLY the most important meal of the day? from 2020-05-25T09:00

We dive into a study that compares having a high calorie breakfast and low calorie dinner vs a low calorie breakfast and a high calorie dinner. This was a cool one to dive into. Our topic is imp...

Introduction: To Begin - Press Forward Against Your Own Desire from 2020-05-22T09:00

More this week on the Killing Comfort book with Jerred Moon. This is the introduction to the book. 

The Secret To Improving Everything Al Brooke from 2020-05-21T09:00

We have another repeat athlete who has been around for a long time and who hails from Australia. Of course i am talking about Al Brooke, and he catches us up on his progress, adjust goals and ev...

What is KILLING COMFORT about? from 2020-05-20T09:00

This weeks Ama is special. Jerred Breaks down what his new book, Killing Comfort, is all about. OUT NOW!

46: KILLING COMFORT from 2020-05-18T09:00

This week with the launching of Jerred's new book, we are talking all things Killing Comfort. From Hormesis, to breaking down the book and talking about our take aways. This weekend workout is o...

Keeping the Process Clear and Simple with Dan John from 2020-05-15T09:00

Chatting with Dan John on simplicity and trying not to overcomplicate coaching and life. 

The Ability to Say 'Yes' with Dennis Blasutti from 2020-05-14T09:00

This week we chat with Dennis Blasutti on keeping up with fitness, podcasts and such. He also talked about his progression of his garage gym and programing with us. 

Finding the Energy/Time/Motivation to Be Consistent from 2020-05-13T09:00

How do you remain consistent? what keep you honest and keeping up with fitness? Jerred and Joe talk about what helps them keep consistent and going. 

45: How to Get Leaner from 2020-05-11T09:00

This week we are talking about something super simple but super effective. We talk about sleep a ton here but thats because know how important it is. This study shows that better/more sleep will...

Bio Hacking with Dr. John Limansky from 2020-05-08T09:00

Talking again with Dr. John Limansky on some biohacking. 

Rowing in the Rain Like a Viking with Matt Sesslin from 2020-05-07T09:00

This week we have a fun chat with Matt Sesslin who has some great workout stories and how he accumulated some workout toys. 

Three Planes of Human Movement...? from 2020-05-06T09:00

Jerred and Joe discus the three planes of human movement and why its important to include all of them in your training. 

44: Does Full Range of Motion Matter? from 2020-05-04T09:00

This week we dive into a study about how range of motion matter for your gains. We also talk about the importance of deload week. 

What to do when you arent motivated, with James Clear from 2020-05-01T09:00

This week we talking about motivation and what to do when you dont feel like doing something. 

Being Intentional with Tim Harper from 2020-04-30T09:00

We chatted with Tim again about his training for the past few years, update on his garage gym, and more. 

Sauna Benefits? from 2020-04-29T09:00

This week Jerred is talking about the possible benefits of using or even owning a sauna. 

43: The Magic of Tart Cherry Juice from 2020-04-27T09:00

This week we found a study that looked at the recovery and performance benefits of tart cherry juice. Really interesting stuff. It's also time for our monthly book review, this month is "Leaders...

Studies and Research Vs. Experience with Dan John from 2020-04-24T09:00

Jerred talks with Dan John and he speaks of his coaching experience verses diving into research. 

Strength for Endurance with Jeremy Puskas from 2020-04-23T09:00

This week we talk with Jeremy and how strength programming improved his endurance, and more. 

Bodybuilding vs. Garage Gym Athlete (Concurrent Training) from 2020-04-22T09:00

This week we talk about how some of the differences between our training and bodybuilding. 

42: WEARABLES (Garmin, Apple Watch, WHOOP, FitBit, Polar, etc.) from 2020-04-20T09:00

After a lot of questions and discussion from our athletes, we are doing a DEEP dive about wearables. Discussing over a dozen studies about wearable, weighing pros and cons, discussing what we li...

Starting Fasting and Benefits to Fasting with Dr. John Limansky from 2020-04-17T09:00

This week we are talking with Dr. John Limasky on fasting benefits and how to start. 

Life-Changing Events to Gain Perspective on what Matters with Jessica March from 2020-04-16T09:00

This week we talked with Jessica March, the awesome progress she has made and some fo the struggles in her training. 

How to Come Back After Injury from 2020-04-15T09:00

Jerred and Joe talk about best ways to come back from injury and get back to training and your sport. 

41: Hyperventilating for Gains from 2020-04-13T09:00

This week we look at a study that examined how hyperventilating before strength exercises can lead to more reps. Todays topic we discussed our more impactful books in the fitness and nutrition w...

41: Hyperventilating for Gains from 2020-04-13T09:00

This week we look at a study that examined how hyperventilating before strength exercises can lead to more reps. Todays topic we discussed our more impactful books in the fitness and nutrition w...

Habit formation and Keystone Habits with James Clear from 2020-04-10T09:00

Speaking with James Clear on habits. 

Habit formation and Keystone Habits with James Clear from 2020-04-10T09:00

Speaking with James Clear on habits. 

Justin Shinkle: Coal Mining to PhD and Sticking with it from 2020-04-09T09:00

This week we are talking with Justin who has a great story and background and training for hurling. Don't know what hurling it? gotta listen!

AMA 14: High-Bar vs. Low-Bar Back Squat from 2020-04-08T09:00

Jerred and Joe talk about the differences, benefits and shortcomings of the different back squat styles. 

40: Squatting and Footwear from 2020-04-06T09:00

This week we look over a study that talked about the difference and benefit of wearing lifting shoes, and the results... will not shock you. We also talk auto the gear we like to wear and make s...

Day to Day, Writing, and Reading with Dan John from 2020-04-03T09:00

Jerred sat down with Dan John a while back and talked about books and day to day processes. 

Killing Comfort, Strongman, and Testing Your Fitness with Craig Lewis from 2020-04-02T09:00

Hey athletes, this week we had a change to chat with Craig Lewis. He was on the podcast before so we have a nice catch up with him, talk about the events he has been doing and preparing for. Thi...

AMA 13: Cheap Cardio Equipment and Zone 2 from 2020-04-01T09:00

This weeks AMA Joe joins Jerred and talks about the most cost effective cardio equipment, as well as tips on Zone 2 training. 

39: Compression Gear for Improved Recovery from 2020-03-30T09:00

This week on the podcast we are going over a wearable, but this is geared toward recovery. The study review we go over is how compression gear can improve recovery. Next we give our tips on how ...

The Aggregation of Marginal Gains from 2020-03-27T09:00

This weeks Cooldown is from when Jerred sat down with James clear talking about the aggregation of marginal gains. 

Maintaining Discipline with CPT Zach Eason from 2020-03-26T09:00

This weeks Athlete of the Week is Zach Eason. He was full of energy and it was great getting to chat with him. We talked about knowing your limits and discipline vs motivation. Also talk a littl...

NEW CYCLE WEBINAR: 12 - What Highly-Effective Training Looks Like from 2020-03-25T09:00

Hey athletes, its time for our new cycle webinar. Usually Wednesday episodes are for our Ask Me Anything but with new cycle coming up this will go over our new cycle and a lot of other updates h...

38: Are Trap Bar Deadlifts Better than Conventional? (+Building Habits) from 2020-03-23T09:00

Hey Athletes, hope everyone is staying safe. This week we break down a study that compared trap bar deadlifts verses conventional. We also weigh in on our take and application of what this study...

Improving your preventative health with Dr. John Limansky from 2020-03-20T09:00

Jerred sits down with Dr. Limansky and talk about nutrition, the stigma against fat, and improving your health now. 

Embracing Failure with Stephanie Peterson from 2020-03-19T09:00

This weeks Athlete Of the Week is Stephanie Peterson. It always great getting more females from our program on here. We chat about building her gym and taking a break from where she works. She a...

11 - Zone 2 vs. High-Intensity Training from 2020-03-18T09:00

This weeks AMA jerred will discuss training in your zone two verses going for high intensity workouts. 

37: Macronutrients for Better Sleep and Bolstering the Immune System from 2020-03-16T09:00

This week we are looking at a study that reviewed how macronutrients effect sleeps and how you can get the best sleep you can based off of your diet. Then with all of the sickness craziness goin...

Self-awareness and analyzing your progress with Dr. Anthony Gustin from 2020-03-13T09:00

This weeks Cooldown is with Dr. Anthony Gustin on analyzing your progress in fitness. 

Doing Hard Things Daily with Tyler Karns from 2020-03-12T09:00

This week Athlete of the Week is Tyler Karns. 

AMA 10: How To Motivate Others from 2020-03-11T09:00

This weeks AMA is on motivating athletes. You can write a great program but if your athlete arent motivated or dont have any buy in it wont do any good. This week Jerred talk about how to motiva...

36: Supersets!?!? from 2020-03-09T09:00

This week on the podcast we get to talk about supersets! We do these in the programming some, but mostly on deload week, what is called "body geometry." We we talk about how best to do supersets...

Do Your Job with Setema Gali from 2020-03-06T10:00

This weeks Cooldown has former New England Patroid Setema Gali talking about a well known Patriots mantra, Do Your Job. 

The Continual Pursuit of Improvement with Marco Rosa from 2020-03-05T10:00

This weeks Athlete Of the Week is Marco Rosa. This was a great chat talking about all of the events he does and his training. 

AMA 9: Concurrent training vs. Crossfit from 2020-03-04T10:00

This weeks Ask Me Anything is comparing concurrent training with Crossfit. 

35: Caffeine and Mental Toughness from 2020-03-02T10:00

This weeks podcast we get some good updates and dive into one of our few discussions of supplementation, but this one being caffeine. How caffeine can improve performance for both male and femal...

Burning fat with Cate from 2020-02-28T10:00

We have Dr. Cate Shanahan talking about her book Deep Nutrition and four fat burning systems. 

Building Better Humans with Keith Vance from 2020-02-27T10:00

This weeks athletes is known pretty well in our facebook group, Keith Vance. We get into a deep conversation about building a fitness community. He also shares how he tried to become a better hu...

AMA 08 - 52 Weeks of MURPH and Similar Challenges? from 2020-02-26T10:00

This weeks AMA is about MURPH, something we talk about a lot around here. Pretty self explanatory but we have done the 52 Weeks of murph challenge twice around here, listen for more on that. 

34: Concurrent Training Deep Dive and Why We Sleep from 2020-02-24T10:00

This weeks podcast we talk about one of our favorite things, and thats concurrent training! this week is also time for our second book review, Why We Sleep. This weeks workout is Under Pressure....

Being a gym owner and competing in olympic lifting from 2020-02-21T10:00

Dutch Lowy talk about owing his gym and competing in olympic lifting. 

The Power of a Plan with Dominic Decker from 2020-02-20T10:00

This weeks Athlete of the Week is a repeat on the podcast and no stranger to our group, Dominic Decker. He maps out all of his events linked up for the year and the new challenge he looking forw...

AMA 07 - Quit EO3...? from 2020-02-19T10:00

This weeks AMA is on a more personal note and about End Of Three Fitness and Jerred starting the company. How it got started, if he ever thought of giving it up, and more. 

33: Does Intermittent Fasting Limit Strength and Muscle Gains? from 2020-02-17T10:00

This weeks podcast we jump back to nutrition and talk about how intermittent fasting, or time restricted feeding, can effect muscle gain or if it does. This was a cool study but also made us wan...

Wanting to help others and starting a blog from 2020-02-14T10:30

We had Julie from PaleOMG, and this week she is talking about wanting to help people and starting her blog. 

Movement Meditation and a New Kind of PR with Courtney Morse from 2020-02-13T10:00

This Athlete of the Week features Courtney Morse. We talk about starting his Physical Therapy practice for athletes. He also shares his athletic journey from playing football to cycling and endu...

AMA 06 - Best Way to Use Garage Gym Athlete Programming from 2020-02-12T10:00

This weeks AMA is about balancing our different training tracks to get the best results and attack your goals. Specifically over the course of a year, how to plan out your cycles for the year an...

32: Where does High-Intensity Fit in Training? from 2020-02-10T10:00

This week on the Garage Gym Athlete podcast we dive into a study that explores how high intensity training can effect strength, or does it? We touch on when it can fit into your training and how...

Fitness of the Brain from 2020-02-07T10:00

This weeks Cooldown has Allison Brager talking about sleep and making your brain more fit. 

Finding a Plan and Sticking to it with Chris Morgan from 2020-02-06T10:00

The Athlete of The Week is Chris Morgan. We chat about being a basement athletes, finding your plan and sticking with it, and going back to your roots. 

AMA 05 - How Much Running is TOO Much? from 2020-02-05T10:00

This weeks Ask Me Anything is on how much running or conditioning is too much. This is completely individual on the person but also depends on your goals. Jerred gives a breakdown on how you sho...

31: Best Time to Train for Gains and Gut Health from 2020-02-03T10:00

Hey athletes, this week we are going over a study that examined how the time of day at which you train can effect strength and conditioning gains. This weeks topic is about gut health and some o...

Low Testosterone and Estrogen with Dr. Anthony Jay from 2020-01-31T10:00

This weeks cool down is with Dr. Anthony Jay about Low Testosterone and Estrogen.

Building a Tougher Mindset with Ryan Caswell from 2020-01-30T10:00

This weeks Athlete Of the Week is Ryan Caswell. We talk about something a lot of garage gym athletes can relate to, and that is making do with lots of different equipment and adjusting according...

AMA 04- Intermittent Fasting from 2020-01-29T10:00

This weeks Ask Me Anything is about intermittent fasting. Some of us coaches and a lot our athletes already do IF, but we always get new athletes in wondering more about IF and how best to do it...

30: How to Become More Powerful (and Stronger) from 2020-01-27T10:00

Hey all, this weeks study we are talking about becoming more powerful. The study we go over looked at the effects of velocity metrics, lifting faster and how it can increase performance. Next we...

Why we don't do Crossfit from 2020-01-24T10:00

This weeks snippet is why our training is not crossfit and should not be considered crossfit. 

03 - Pushing Forward Against Your Own Desire with Greg Isenhour from 2020-01-23T10:00

This weeks athlete of the week is Greg Isenhour. Greg has been up the podcast before and is still crushing it, doing crazy events and still living his best life. We talk about keeping up with ev...

AMA 03: Competing Goals from 2020-01-22T10:00

This weeks Ask Me Anything are are talking about having goals that may seem conflicting and talking about how to pursue goals that may seem conflicting. A lot of people think you can only do on ...

29: How To Gain Muscle from 2020-01-20T10:00

Hey athletes, this week for our study we are slightly stray away from the actual study but for good reason. We will be talking about gaining muscle even when in a caloric deficit and what you re...

Epigentics and Heavy Lifting with Dr. Anthony Jay from 2020-01-17T10:00

This week is from Dr. Anthony Jay talking about Epigentics and Heavy Lifting.

The Evolution of an Autonomous Athlete with Trampis Beatty from 2020-01-16T10:00

This weeks athlete has been around for a while, Trampis Beatty. We do some reflecting on the recent Spartan Beast. We also dive into some of his lifestyle changes, his overall improvement from h...

AMA 02: Betterhumanology Questions from 2020-01-15T10:00

This week Jerred talks about what has happened with Betterhumanology podcast. He had several years of interview from leaders around the industry and some want to know what his take aways from ha...

28: How To Burn Fat from 2020-01-13T10:00

Hello athletes, this episode has some great stuff for all athletes and especially our athletes. The study we go over talks about the benefits of zone two training and when is best to burn fat. s...

Heart Health and Diet and Exercise with Dr. Bret Scher from 2020-01-10T10:00

This year we will be diving into the archives and pulling clips from interview on the Betterhumanology Podcast. We have had lots of great guests on there and wanted to keep some of their great i...

Discipline Over Motivation with Chuck Kaiser from 2020-01-09T10:00

Welcome to out first Athlete of the week. In the past we liked to publish a full season of athlete interview but now we will be bringing them to you once per week. For the first week we have Chu...

AMA 01: Male Body Image Issues from 2020-01-08T10:00

Welcome to the new year and our new segment, Ask Me Anything! This is where we talk about topics that our athlete have asked about and just concentrate on those. This week we are talking about t...

27: Is Low-Intensity Training the Next Big Thing? from 2020-01-06T10:00

We are back with another study and chat with the coaches. This weeks study we are talking about the difference (and benefit) or training sub max or low intensity verses max effort. We also talk ...

Finding Your ONE Goal for 2020 from 2019-12-30T10:00

Today's podcast is all about setting the right goal for 2020!! First, Jerred dives into updates for 2020 (a lot of changes coming your way), next recommending reading, then, lastly, he goes over...

Garage Gym Athlete: 2020 from 2019-12-23T10:00

Learn how we are going to invade 2020 with Garage Gym Athlete Programming! Listen in to this previously recorded webinar, learn about our new cycles, and more! 

26: Perform with Phototherapy, Stir the Pot, and Grog Bowl from 2019-12-16T10:00

Happy holidays athletes! This week we have a cool episode with some new things. First the study we go over is about how photobiomodulation can increase recovery AND performance. Really cool stuf...

25: HRV...useful or useless? from 2019-12-09T10:00

Hey athletes, we have another study for you this week which talk about Heart Rate Variability and if it correlates to any other recovery metrics. Spoiler, no it doesnt and should be considered i...

Do something that scares you. Every single day. (Patrick Sweeney) from 2019-12-02T10:00

This week we have our final guest from the Spartan Media Fest and this was such a great interview. Patrick Sweeney has some great, and genuine advice. He learned how to be mentally tough the har...

24: Spartan Beast Recap from 2019-11-25T10:00

This week is a special episode, we were all together in person recording! This week we went to North Carolina and took on the Spartan Beast, and man was it a battle. We go over everything about ...

23: BEETS from 2019-11-18T10:00

Hey all, this week we are talking about performance enhancers! Well, just one, and its beets (spoiler). Beets have some awesome effects when taken before your workout so be sure to check this ou...

From Concrete to Trails with Cindy Lynch from 2019-11-11T10:00

Hey this week we have another interview from our Spartan Media Fest trip. This is with Cindy Lynch who is your average person, full time job, single mom, but crushing it on the course and compet...

22: Cardiorespiratory Fitness&Long-term Mortality, Vegan Diets (Re: Game Changers Documentary), and MURPH from 2019-11-04T10:00

Hey Athletes! This week we dive into a study that compared levels of cardiovascular fitness and longevity/mortality rates. So if you care about your health, check this out. Then on our topic we ...

Cultivating a Muscle-Contraction Practice with Kelly&Juliet Starrett from 2019-10-28T09:00

We have another fantastic episode and interview today. Jerred and Joe had a chance to sit down with Kelly and Juliet Starrett while in Lake Tahoe at the Spartan Media Fest. We talk about so many...

21: How Cooling Can Increase Both Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance from 2019-10-21T09:00

This week we are back to the studies and dropping some knowledge on everyone. This week we are talking about the performance benefits of cooling your body before and/or during a workout. There a...

Robb Wolf on The Nuances of Keto, Electrolytes, and Garage Gyms from 2019-10-14T09:00

This week we have such an awesome guest we were so hyped for, Robb Wolf joins us from Spartan Media Fest in Lake Tahoe. It was really great to get to hang out with and chat with Robb, on and off...

S9E9: Don’t Break the Chain with Ryan Martin from 2019-10-07T09:08

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Evolutions in training
• Just getting the work done
• The 2 minute philosophy Listen

S9E8: Evolving Over 3 Years of Garage Gym Athlete with H2K OG Al Brooke from 2019-10-07T09:07

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• 3 Years Garage Gym Athlete
• Enhancing recovery
• Evolving priorities
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S9E7: Putting in the Work with Todd Petzold from 2019-10-07T09:06

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• College soccer player
• Simplistic garage gym
• Finding the time to train
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S9E6: General Surgeon, 9 Kids, and Garage Gym Athlete with Dr. Chris Morrissey from 2019-10-07T09:05

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• 9 Kids and busy work life
• Super loaded garage gym
• Surviving and thriving in...
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S9E5: Facing Your Demons with Josh Pierlott from 2019-10-07T09:04

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Fully loaded gym
• Struggles with eating disorder
• Improving for BJJ
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S9E4: Garage Gym Athlete Tackles Ironman 70.3 with Scott Dombroski from 2019-10-07T09:03

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Front squat frost bite
• Big barn gym
• Balancing Endure and Hard to Kill
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S9E3: Making it Work with 5 Kids and Recovery Elixirs with Jason Wood from 2019-10-07T09:02

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• A year after kid number 5
• Family fitness support
• orange creamsicle recovery...
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S9E2: Recovering From Shoulder Surgery and Garage to Basement with Frank Palmisano from 2019-10-07T09:01

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• From garage to basement gym
• Recovery from shoulder surgery
• Over five years ...
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S9E1: Stronger, Faster, and Early Mornings with Rick Lapenta from 2019-10-07T09:00

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• early morning habits
• making your routine for life
• "Don't want to quit, but ...
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The Healthy, Optimal,&High-Performing Athlete from 2019-09-30T09:00

Hey athletes, this week we are sharing with everyone our most recent webinar which breaks down the new cycles and a lot of new updates. So if you are curious about which track you want or about ...

20: If it Fits Your FOOD QUALITY and FIT WEEK from 2019-09-23T09:00

More coaches join the podcast this week! We are talking about a really awesome and in-depth study regarding the effects hyper processed foods verses unprocessed foods. You definitely have to hea...

19: The Truth About Alcohol, Staying Motivated, and Stairway to Heaven from 2019-09-16T12:35:31

Hey athletes, this week there are four of us coaches on the show! Jerred, Joe, Ashley and Kyle are all on the show and we are talking about the effects of alcohol...

18: Concurrent Training and Broken Arrow from 2019-09-09T09:00

This week we have Ashley back on the podcast! We really dive into concurrent training today. We mentioned it a few weeks ago about how our training is concurrent (not other buzz words). So we go...

17: 100-Mile Race Recap and Apple Watch vs. Garmin vs. Whoop from 2019-09-02T09:00

We finally get to hear about how Jerred's 100 mile bike race went! after we dive into that the study we talk about is directed toward blue blocker glasses and how it can improve sleep. But we ta...

16: Timing of Rest Days (does it matter?) and Anatomical Geometry from 2019-08-26T09:00

This week are focus on those who have to cram their workouts in consecutive days, such as over the weekend, verses spreading them out and getting adequate rest. Does it really impact your progre...

15: Running up a Mountain&the Mindset of Elite Performers from 2019-08-19T09:00

Hey Athletes, today is a slightly different episode. We have on one of our athletes that completed our coaching certification but we get into the fact that he just complete the Navy Seal Kokoro ...

14: Grounding for Improved Athletic Recovery&Reduction in Inflammation from 2019-08-12T09:00

This week our study is very cool and unique. We are going over grounding and how it can improve recovery and performance. Never heard of grounding? then definitely tune in! the study was pretty ...

13: The Dichotomy of Nutrition from 2019-08-05T09:00

This week we dive into nutrition. This is a topic we could talk about endlessly, it can be a hot topic and everybody seems to have their own opinion. Probably because everybody needs different n...

12: SLEEP from 2019-07-29T09:00

Hey Athletes, This week we talk about, you guessed it, SLEEP! Sleep is super important and we go over a few studies that showed the effects of sleep and some practices to implement to help your ...

11: Lifting Fast, Travel Tips,&Condition Me to the Grave from 2019-07-22T09:00

Hey athletes! We play a little bit of catch up on our fitness progress. The study we talk about this week is geared toward muscle activation when lifting fast and at greater loads/intensities. T...

10: 6 Things to Do (and 2 things NOT to do) in between sets, Using Fitness to Dig Out of Dark Places, and Patriot from 2019-07-15T09:00

This week we are talking about what you should do while you rest between working sets in the gym. is it best to sit? drink? depends what you're doing, and also what NOT to do. We also talk with ...

S8E11: The Death of Program Hopping with Hard to Kill Police Officer Marshall Chandler from 2019-07-01T09:11

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Police officer
• Olympic lifting in a garage
• going from fun to functional Listen

S8E10: H2K to Endure and Tackling Ultras with Chris Dinnel from 2019-07-01T09:10

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• From Hard to kill to Endure
• Training for Ultra
• Working toward Death Race Listen

S8E9: Strength vs. Being Well-rounded, Leading Young Athletes, and Having Something to Lean on with Tynan Rolander from 2019-07-01T09:09

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Football coach
• Being strong vs well rounded
• Impacting young athletes
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S8E8: Massive Barbell Numbers&Transitioning to Altitude with Founding GGA Member Evan Combs from 2019-07-01T09:08

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• True GGA Elder
• Expanding his space
• Transitioning to altitude
• "don'...
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S8E7: Adapt and Overcome with Johnny Sugrue from 2019-07-01T09:07

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Fun DIY projects
• Building his garage community
• Training with kids
• ...
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S8E6: 7 Ironmans&The Power of Visualization with Lida Johnson from 2019-07-01T09:06

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Juggling fitness clubs
• doing solo and group training
• visualization through ...
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S8E5: Breaking the Mold with Chase Hill from 2019-07-01T09:05

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• The need to workout
• Struggling for gym space
• Getting your setup

S8E4: 24 hours of MURPH with Lisa Kelly from 2019-07-01T09:04

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Army Nurse
• 24 hours of continuous MURPH
• preparing the body

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S8E3: Adventure Racing, DIY Gym, and Consistency with Dominic Decker from 2019-07-01T09:03

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Loaded DIY gym
• swimming in a cold creek
• Adventure racing

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S8E2: Kyle Hazekamp on Dialing in Sleep, No Garage Gym, and 2+ Years with Garage Gym Athlete! from 2019-07-01T09:02

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• GGA at a box
• adjusting to new climate
• monitoring and factoring recovery Listen

S8E1: Bands, Sandbags, and Expert-Level DIYs with Chris Ruano from 2019-07-01T09:01

Welcome to Season 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Expert Level DIY
• sandbag and band training
• Having a plan

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S8E0: Season 8 Intro!! from 2019-07-01T09:00

Welcome to Seasons 8 of the Garage Gym Athlete podcast! We have 11 more athletes this season, a few of which are reattacks from previous seasons to see whats new, others are brand new. Some grea...

09: How Much Protein You Should Eat, FIT Week, and the EO3 5K from 2019-06-24T09:00

Hey athletes, this week we are talking about protein! How much do you need to recover from your workout? well, what kind of workout are you doing? It is also FIT WEEK in our programming so we ar...

08: The Brief Science on Warming Up, Warm-up DEEP DIVE, and Old McDonald from 2019-06-17T09:00

Hey all! This weeks study we are talking some brief science on dynamic warm up, but then this weeks topic is continuing that and doing a deeper dive into warm ups. How do you warm up properly? W...

07: Periodization 101, EO3 Elements for Increased Better Humanness, and THOUSAND from 2019-06-10T09:00

This week on the podcast we talk about the benefits of periodization training and why you should be doing it. We also breakdown the elements in our fuels course that will make you a better human...

06: The Mind-Muscle Connection + Coaching Cues, Hard to Kill Methodology, and Dia De Los Muertos from 2019-06-03T09:00

Hey all! This week we start off by wrapping up our Memorial day MURPH weekend. The study we get into this week is the on the mind-muscle connection. Are internal or external cues better for lift...

05: Is cold exposure worth it?, Recovery 201, and What the RUCK!? from 2019-05-27T09:00

Hey Athletes! This week we are talking a lot about recovery. The study we dive into compares recovery efficiency comparing cold water immersion and cryotherapy. But is there a 3rd option that is...

04: How Mental Training Increases Gains, The Fat Loss-Muscle Gain Checklist, and MURPH from 2019-05-20T09:00

This week on the podcast we dive into a study that included mental training and visualization for some awesome results across the board. We also dive in to achieving the goal that the majority o...

03: Are supplements all in our head?, Knowing the 'why' behind your training, and DiCarlo from 2019-05-13T09:00

Hey athletes! This week we start off by talking about working out and doing MURPH at elevation. Then for this weeks study we are talking about how necessary supplements are (or rather arent) and...

02: Training to Live Longer (while being a badass), Fitness Pacing, and Sally's Revenge from 2019-05-06T09:00

Hey Athletes! This week we talk about a study that compared strength gains while doing either exclusively strength exercise or doing both strength and conditioning. There isn't a great strength ...

01: Carbohydrate Rinsing, Why We Don't Do CrossFit, and Stairway to Heaven from 2019-04-29T09:00

Hey Athletes! This kicks off our new episodes that will be between our regular season where we interview our athletes. These episodes we will try and cover a new study in the fitness and health ...

S7E10: Keeping Fitness Varied with Mom of Four, Christina Proulx from 2019-04-02T09:11

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Training with and for 4 boys
• Having variety in training
• Feeding the mind, b...
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S7E9: From Zero Training to Hard to Kill with Asher Gifford from 2019-04-02T09:10

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Lifestyle transformations
• ground floor fitness
• spare bedroom gym

S7E8: 25 Years of Rugby to Garage Gym Athlete with Craig Lewis from 2019-04-02T09:09

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Scottland Athlete
• Long time rugby athlete
• Knowing the to hand up the cleats...
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S7E7: Casual Runs to Full Ironman with Greg Isenhour from 2019-04-02T09:08

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Endurance to Garage gym athlete
• making an active life change
• Starting small...
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S7E6: Leading by Example with Career Firefighter and Fire Crew Supervisor Chris Ruano from 2019-04-02T09:07

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Wildland firefighter training
• Training a hotshot crew
• sandbag training
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S7E5: Basement Athlete, Knowing Your Why, and Trusting the Program with Michael Richwein from 2019-04-02T09:06

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Basement Athlete
• Following a program
• Knowing your why

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S7E4: Mental Toughness&Fit for Fatherhood Ryan Keiler from 2019-04-02T09:05

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• A year of Garage Gym Athlete programming
• Being fit for fatherhood
• extreme c...
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S7E3: Coming Back from Injury and Nutrition Shifts with Kurt Law from 2019-04-02T09:04

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Coming back from back injury and rehab
• knowing yourself and your body.
• shif...
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S7E2: Spartan Races, Kids, and Consistency with Trampis Beatty from 2019-04-02T09:03

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Adding kids to the mix
• Asheville spartan and other Spartan races
• Constructi...
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S7E1: Being a Marine, Tractor Tires, and Fit for Your Family with Nate Gilliam from 2019-04-02T09:02

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Flipping tires
• Being fit for your family
• marine life and training
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S7E0: Welcome to Season 7! from 2019-04-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 7 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast! Like usual we are interviewing some of our Garage gym athletes from around the world (literally) with lots of awesome stories, backgrounds,...

S6.5E2: Wearable and Metrics (what you should be tracking) from 2019-02-18T10:00

This minisode we are going over some fo the to wearable and what you should be wearing or concerned about tracking in your training. 

S6.5E2: The Missing Element in Your Strength Program from 2019-02-11T10:00

Whats up everyone! We are adding something new to the Garage Gym Athlete podcast; IN-BETWEEN-A-SODES! Rolls right off the tongue.

We will be going over a lot of common topics, FAQ, or jus...

S6E9: John Greaves III from Garage Gym Life Magazine on Unconventional Barbell Lifts and Telling Athletes' Stories from 2018-12-31T10:09

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Garage Gym Life Magazine
• Stineburn Squat?
• Telling Garage Gym stories
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S6E8: Making Yourself Better and the Coldest Garage Gym Ever with Sandy Clark from 2018-12-31T10:08

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• North Dakota COLD
• Mental toughness through weather
• Making yourself better Listen

S6E7: CrossFit to Garage Gym Athlete&Filling in the Fitness Holes Keith Aasen from 2018-12-31T10:07

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• 17 year kick boxer
• "Crawl space" Gym
• Filling your fitness holes

S6E6: Coming back From Back Injury, Keto and Coaching with Jacob Thompson from 2018-12-31T10:06

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Volleyball S&C Coach
• 2 years Garage gym athlete
• Changing to low carb
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S6E5: Coop Mitchell from Garage Gym Reviews from 2018-12-31T10:05

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Garage Gym Reviews
• Best equipment to fit out your gym
• Doing things through ...
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S6E4: Naval Aviator, BMX Racer, and Garage Gym Athlete Pat Romero from 2018-12-31T10:04

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Flight school instructor
• Adding power and dynamic training
• needing YOUR doj...
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S6E3: Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Canadian Cold with Mike Bartlett from 2018-12-31T10:03

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Garage gym on a budge in the Canadian cold
• Having fitness freedom
• No peacoc...
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S6E2: FIRST in-person episode, DIY Projects, and the Journey to Garage Gym Athlete with Nick DuBose from 2018-12-31T10:02

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Why Crossfit isn't for all
• Lots of DIY
• Texas fitness
• FIRST in pers...
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S6E1: Motivation and Mindset Shifts to Get Rid of 100 lbs with Jason Wood from 2018-12-31T10:01

Welcome to Season 6 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Fitness with a large family
• Previous competitive swimmer
• Shifting mindset t...
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S6E0: Exerciser or Athlete? from 2018-12-31T10:00

WELCOME to the first episode of Season 6 and the new year! We had some more of our great athlete on this season, along with a few other guests that you will have to listen to and find out more. ...

S5E0: What does it mean to be Hard to Kill? from 2018-10-01T09:00

Welcome to Season 5 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!!

This season we are changing things up and instead of having our athletes on each episode we are addressing common issues, questio...

S5E1: How to Use Block Programming for Greater Training Sessions from 2018-10-01T09:00

This Episode we are starting the season off with one of the most common questions we get with new athletes and also one of the most favorite methods we use. This is all about blocks programing a...

S5E2: Warming Up, 1-Rep Maxes, and not Dying from 2018-10-01T09:00

Lets get into some warm ups and 1 rep maxes! We get asked a lot how to best warm up and what we do to get ready to max out. How many sets do you need to warm up? How long do you warn up? What ot...

S5E3: The Extras - Getting Better at Pull-ups, OCR, Running, etc. from 2018-10-01T09:00

EXTRA, EXTRA, HEAR ALL ABOUT IT. We are talking about how to incorporate extra work into your programming. A lot of our athletes have mini personal goals they want to get better at. Still cant d...

S5E4: Training in Abnormal Circumstances: Injured, Pregnant, Scaling, Etc. from 2018-10-01T09:00

We never plan it, but injuries and abnormal circumstances happen. Were talking this time about how to train while injured (safely), pregnant or any other abnormal situations you may be in. Being...

S5E5: Nutrition -- Fasting, Keto, Low-Carb, Macros, Testing Yourself, and more! from 2018-10-01T09:00

Even if you are new to the fitness scene, you know nutrition plays a big part in anything you do. Should I eat low carb? How much fat do I need? How much protein do i need? I keep hearing about ...

S5E6: Mindset...Are you checking a box or making progress? from 2018-10-01T09:00

This is one of Jerred's favorite topics. He's written many articles and has many podcast episodes around mindset, and for good reason. Mindset is a major factor in performance and one that a lot...

S5E7: Garage Gym Athlete Frequently Asked Questions from 2018-10-01T09:00

We went more in-depth with some of our top frequently asked questions in the previous episodes, but some don't warrant an entire episode. This episode we cover some mobility, what to do in betwe...

S5E8: Garage Gym Athlete Updates! from 2018-10-01T09:00

Last but not least, this is an episode dedicated to letting you know whats going on with us behind the scenes and whats on the horizon. We want to do more quarterly meet ups, what these Accelera...

S4E1: The Journey to a Sub-7 min 2K Row with Justin Pratt (and the power of persistence) from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• From Swimmer to lifter
• Concept 2 love
• Journey to sub 7 min 2K

S4E2: Banded Training and Kentucky Curveballs with Keith Derrick from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Gym time is ME time
• Kentucky variability
• Jerred hiding in a Globo Gym 
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S4E3: Sean McCool on Red Light Therapy, Two Gyms, and Knowing the Why from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Red light therapy
• Juggling gyms
• Expanding fitness knowledge 

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S4E4: Consistency over a Decade with Tony Giordano from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• From runner to lifter
• 10 years training in the garage
• consistency for the w...
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S4E5: Never Accepting Your “Fate” with Joel Hilliker from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Cutting holes in your roof
• Decade of GGA
• Assault bike stories

S4E6: Juggling Family, Performance, and Longevity David Mushrush from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Playing lacrosse at 39
• Accumulating success and equipment
• finding family ti...
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S4E7: 50+ Spartan Races and Never Quitting with Coree Rountree from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Spartan race vet
• Tearing achilles during a race
• Pushing through when about ...
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S4E9: Bodyweight Training and South Dakota Cold with Chris Dinnel from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Freezing in South Dakota
• Human flags
• the need for a good pul up bar
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S4E8: Army Master Fitness Trainer and Garage Gym Athlete Josh Morey from 2018-07-02T09:00

Welcome to Season 4 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 4 Highlights:

• Dialing in recovery
• Master fitness trainer for the army
• Competing with youn...
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S3E1: Going from GGA to HOA and Making Fitness Non-Negotiable with Keith Stockwell from 2018-03-26T09:00

Welcome to Season 3 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Moving to a condo gym
• Making time for workouts
• First sponsored athlete on p...
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S3E2: Training with Your Spouse and Knowing Your Why with Reto Gugerli from 2018-03-26T09:00

Welcome to Season 3 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Being a Swiss Garage Gym Athlete in Poland
• Pros and cons of adjustable dumbbells Listen

S3E3: Military Athlete Prep and Removing Fear with Josh Franz from 2018-03-26T09:00

Welcome to Season 3 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Training with classic/college bros
• Preparing for military and Army ROTC
• Cre...
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S3E4: From Track Athlete to Garage Gym Athlete Ryan McDaniel from 2018-03-26T09:00

Welcome to Season 3 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• Limiting commute time to the gym for more family time
• Track athlete to Garage gym at...
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S3E5: The Evolution of a Garage Gym Athlete with Rob Brown from 2018-03-26T09:00

Welcome to Season 3 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!! 

Top 3 Highlights:

• How his Garage Gym evolved to what it is today
• Training with a heavy travel schedule...
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S3E6: Balancing Ego with Recovery with Seasoned Athlete Bill Brownley from 2018-03-26T09:00