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How Does Pre Training Cardio Impact Muscle Growth?

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can a longer cardio warm up help with muscle growth?

235: What Cardio Is Best? How Should You Pace In The Heat? & MORE

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking about a few things today and it is all Zone 2 related. from what is the best modality, to heat, to even incorporating strength.

Flexible Training Based On HRV GREAT For Endurance

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you pay attention to HRV in your training?

234: Interrupted Sitting For Your Health

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moving more and not sitting as much is a bit of a no brainer when it comes to health. But one group of a scientists took it a step further and compare...

Is More or Less Rest Better For Hypertrophy?

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much rest do you take between sets if hypertrophy is your goal?

233: EMOM Training

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have been doing EMOM training for a very long time, since before Garage Gym Athlete was even a thing. And now we have some more science to back it ...

Why Breaks From Training INCREASE Your Gains

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever takes breaks of deloads from training?

Why Breaks From Training INCREASE Your Gains

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever takes breaks of deloads from training?

232: Recast: How To CRUSH Murph

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a TON of content on murph. Jerred has done murph every week for an entire year TWICE and we have a community of atheltes who have also done a ...

Are You Properly Fueling For Your Workout?

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you eat or take before working out? What do you actually NEED before a workout?

Baseless Claims and Pseudoscience in Health and Wellness

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Theres a lot of information going around espeically with social media. How do you sift through it all?

231: Interval Weight Training- What To Know

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A follow up episode on IWT and answering some questions from our community. There was a full breakdown episode of IWT we did a few week ago and this i...

How ibuprofen will WRECK your Gains

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a chronic taker of NSAIDS? You may be hurting your gym progress. 

230: How To Break World Records at 92 Years Old

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks study is more of an analysis on just one man. Usually a sample size of one doesnt mean much but this is about 4 time indoor rowing world ch...

Why Sleep Can Save Your Life & How To Get It

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have always talked highly of sleep so here we are again, still talking about it. Thats how important it is. 

229: The Ultra- Recap, Reflect, and Lessons Learned

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last episode where we talk about the Ultra we promise. Jerred and Joe talk about the ultra and things Jerred took away from it and possibly what to ap...

Why Strength AND Conditioning Help You Live Longer

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a lot of studies supporting doing both strength and conditioning training for overall health, but how about making you live longer?

228: The ULTRA - Death by 5K

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a special episode. Jerred has been training for his Ultra for months now updating everybody on his progress. Well the time has finally co...

What Are The Key Factors (Nutritionally) For Weight Loss?

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What should you really be focusing on when trying to lost weight?

227: Ultra Prep and Wearing a CGM (continuous glucose monitor)

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jerred has his ultra race coming up very soon so we talk about that. Then we really get into Jerreds new Continuous Glucose Monitor and all for the fe...

What To Do For A Warm Up To Better Perform

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How intentional are you with your warm up? What is the best way to warm up?

226: New Cycle!! Hard to Kill Track Details

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out the sample programming here: https://www.garagegymathlete.com/2024 Today, I cover all the details on the HARD TO KILL TRACK for our second c...

Maintaining Explosive Power After HIIT

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you remain explosive after HIIT and being fatigued?

225: Our Garage Gym Equipment Wish List

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jerred and Joe are together talking about their top pieces of equipement they plan on adding next to their gym. 

Does Beta Alanine Actually Work?!

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Were talking about supplements again this week, beta alanine. 

224:Counting Macros; Struggles, Tips, Lessons learned

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe has a guest on this weeks podcast talking about counting macros. We have recently started counting our macros so we go over some of our struggles,...

Get Stronger & More Explosive JUST with Glute Practice

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been neglecting your glutes? 

223: Interval Weight Training

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have been doing IWT (Interval Weight Training) in our programs for several years now. But Jerred shares his recent programming in using IWT and how...

How Much Volume Should You Lift While Cutting?

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

222: Training Updates; Traveling, Running, Recovering

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe is back with Jerred and giving an update on what hes been up to the last couple of months and what his training is looking like and where exactly ...

How to STICK to a Program

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

221: Our 6 (Fitness) Hills To Die On

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has their opinions, preferences and hot takes. But what are somethings you are convinced you wont bend on, you feel so strongly about you wil...

TRUTH About Intermittent Fasting & What To Know

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

220: How Much Protein You Should Eat Per Meal

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Garage Gym Athlete Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Protein Intake In this episode of the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, we dive deep into the world of pro...

How Long To Rest Between Sets?

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Avoid Strength Plateaus & Mix It Up!

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jerred goes over what he's learned in Ultra training and how he adjusting to get in the training volume he need to tackle the race. He also cov...

Lose Fat & Gain Muscle - THE UNICORN!

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you achieve both losing fat and gainin muscle. 

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

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you think the fitness industry holds in the future but also what is Garage Gym Athlete moving board in the future? What is the training we wi...

The Importance Of Periodization Training

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you preoidize and plan out your training?

Are Self-Selected Sets Better Than Pre-Selected?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

216: How to Train Your Kids

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you kill comfort and remain mentally tough?

Will An Internal or External Focus Lead to More Reps?

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out this interview with endurance athlete Dave Paczkowski.

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

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have already launched a TON of new awesome stuff in 2024 and plan on adding much more to what we offer athletes. Check out this episode to learn mo...

How Important Are Pre Workout Meals?

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need preworkout meals? When should you eat before a workout?

212: A Free Gift from Garage Gym Athlete

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode just teases next week and next year where you can look into more with us. go to garagegymathlte.com/2024 for free sample programming.  

Are you ACTUALLY hungry after working out?

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it just a habit to eat after wokring out?

211: The Intention-Behavior Gap - Why You Can't Do What You Say You Want to Do

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we do what we say we want to do or help others out that say what they want to do?

Hot Water Immersion

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ice baths are a new hot thing but what about hot water immersion? Benefits? 

210: The Runner's Breakthrough: Elevating from 0 to Over 100 Monthly Miles - 6 Essential Lessons on Serious Running

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are our strategies and tips to going no miles per month to over 100? What do you need to do and take into account?

209: Athletic Edge Through Air - Ranking the Top Respiratory Techniques for Enhanced Athletic Performance

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How should you breath during exercise? Are there any hacks? Tricks? Exercises to help you breath your best to preform your best?

Comparing Resistance Training Effectiveness In Sexes

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Difference in men and women with resistance training. 

High Or Moderate Intensity Better For Fat Burning?

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best intensity for burning fat?

208: The Rhythm of Survival - How Predictable Sleep Patterns Outweigh Duration in Mortality Prediction

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have always been told to get enough sleep each night, but what if that isn't good enough?

Are Priming Sessions Just For The Advanced Athlete?

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can a priming sessions be something everyone should include when they need to perform well?

The Road to 50K #3: New Fueling Strategies, How to Make Zone 2 Consistent, and Measuring Progress

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jerreds weekly training update as he prepares for a 50K race. This week he will touch on fueling strategies which was also covered in a recent podast....

207: Pre-Diabetes Pitfall for High-Carb Athletes - Study Advocates Low-Carb Regimen for Ultra Endurance

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How should you fuel for endurance? Are there any pitfalls to consuming too much sugar, even if you are a high volume endurance athlete? 

Running: For The Brain, Enhancement Gear, & a Workout

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You workout for your physical health, but what about your mental health?

The Road to 50K #2: What Happens When You Get Sick & Training Around Crazy Kid Schedules

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you are sick? How do you train? Recover?

206: Unpacking Elements of Grit - How to Increase Your Mental Toughness

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mental toughness can be often negelcted but if you are ever working toward any goals you need mental toughness. Jerred talks about how to help and inc...

Fasting Impacts In The Short & Long Term

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried fasting before? What sort of benefits or effects can you expect from it in the short and long term?

The Road to 50K: Unpacking My HR Training Approach, Run + Lift Strategy, and Performance Progress

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jerred updates his training for a 50K race. 

205: Sip Happens: Moderate Caffeinated Coffee Consumption Brews Favorable Fat Loss, Says 2023 Study

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coffee has been talked about a lot regards to health. So we try and put some clarity to coffee and why it can beneficial and how much you should have.

204: Can How You Rest Between Sets Effect Your Performance?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have covered recovery and how much rest to have between sets but what you are doing between sets may effect your performance.

Dark Chocolate Benefits with SCIENCE

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chocolate good for you? Tell me more.

203: The 7-Step Science-Backed Goal Setting Method for Athletes

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are diving in to a study on goal setting and jerrd gives the 7 step process for setting goals. 

Strength Recovery Differences In Male & Females

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do males and females recover from workouts differently?

202: Functional Fitness...Fad or Methodology?

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is functional fitness? Is the term used too much? Has the term functional lead to overcomplicating exercises and workouts? Does too much variety ...

Can Mix Grip Deadlift Lead To Injury?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

201: Research Round Up! Strength, Speed, Memory, Oh My!

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Protein For Masters Athletes

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do your protein needs change as you get older?

200: Weighing the Truth: BMI and the Debunking of 'Healthy Obesity' Myth

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"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...

Does Conditioning Really Effect Strength?

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

199: NEW CYCLE Webinar!

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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?

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 calorie...

What's The Best Back Squat Bar & Feet Position?

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

What is the Goldilocks Zone To Exercising?

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Choosing Your Own Weight Can Lead to Greater Strength

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 fin...

TRUTH About Burning Calories - Age & Sex Don't Matter

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

194: Concurrent Training Vs. Hybrid Athlete: Whats the difference?

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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)

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Hydration and Supplementation - Fueling Series Part 3 of 3

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Protein & Fat - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 2 of 3

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

191: SAFETY in the Garage Gym

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 acci...

Carbohydrates - Weekend Warrior Fueling Series Part 1 of 3

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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?

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Probiotics & It's Effect On Gym Gains

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

189: Can you gain muscle on a calisthenics program?

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can most definitely get stronger with doing calisthenics. Increasing your reps, your time under tension (tempo) and dynamic efforts will get you s...

What Is The Minimum Effective Dose For Lifters?

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 endura...

The BEST Wearable for the Garage Gym Athlete

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

Is Tryptophan-rich Protein Best For Recovery?

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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