Garage Gym Athlete

MURPH Progression Tips For Newer Athletes

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ves...

97: How Allergy Meds Are Blocking Your Exercise Response

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks study was very interesting and great for those who habitually take antihistamines. This study examined how taking antihistamines is blockin...

How Mental Training Increases Gains

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

At Home Sauna Options and DIY Advice

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 barre...

96: A Nail In The Coffin For Keto?

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Are Supplements In Our Head?

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 YouTu...

How Do We Deal With Imposter Syndrome?

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

95: Stretching to Increase Performance and Sugar Crush

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Training To Live Longer

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

Why Wouldn't You Try MURPH Burner Program?

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

94: Why To Do Cluster Sets & The MURPH Burner Program

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Carbohydrate Rinsing

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

Kilimanjaro vs Garage Gym Athlete

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Jerr...

93: Skipping Breakfast & Dealing with Negativity

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How To Turn Your Consciousness Off Autopilot

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Enter the Matrix with Theo Burgess

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 gr...

How We Program Hypertrophy

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we were asking how hypertrophy fits into our programming. We are mostly concerned with strength and performance, but hypertrophy has a place...

92: Does CBD Oil Reduce Soreness and Inflammation?

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Where To Get The Right Test For Your Gut

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we were asked when hypertrophy should be programmed and when strength training should. We aim to get stronger primarily and moving more wigh...

91: Should Velocity Determine Your Volume?

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Implementing The Process of Integration with Dr. Dan Siegel

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Embracing the Elements with Evan Jackson

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Do you Train in Running Shoes, or Run In Training Shoes

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

New Cycle Webinar March 2021

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Finding The Mind Muscle Connection With Dr. Lepley

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Mindset Shifts, Movement Retooling, and More with Asher Gifford

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

90: Eccentric Training verses Concentric Training

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Educating Clients On Nutrition

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Prioritizing Goals with Marine Helicopter Pilot Eben Buxton

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 traini...

Our Advice On Best Wearables

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 depen...

89: How Much Does Bar Position Matter On The Squat?

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Linking The Gut And The Brain With Evan Brand

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

88: Science Says Your Phone Is Making You Fat (even if you workout every day)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Wheel of Awareness With Dr. Dan Siegel

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Which Training Program Is Best With Running?

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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?

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Eccentric Training For Muscle Growth And Recovery

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

86: How Strength Training Improves Hypertrophy

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks study is looking at how incorporating strength training can improve your hypertrophy. We are always training for performance verses aesthet...

Practice of a Functional Nutrition Practitioner With Evan Brand

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How We Use The Data We Collect In Our Programming

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ef...

Building A Better Mind With Dr. Dan Siegel

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Do We Undersell Our Warm Ups?

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Does Vegan Protein Effect Your Gains?

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks study is examining the difference in muscle protein synthesis between vegan protein and animal protein. The results may surprise some. Then...

How To Rehab Joint With Dr. Lepley

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Best Time To Take Your Supplements

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Finding Passion In Fitness With Sam Miller

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 insig...

How Can You Best Burn Fat and Raise Your Base?

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

82: Can Self Compassion Aid Your Progress?

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Are You A Night-owl Or An Early-bird?

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Getting a PhD, becoming healthier, and checking your ego with Thomas Smallwood

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why Do We Count Macros Over Calories?

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week are back talking both sleep. This study is a systematic review on how the duration of sleep on experienced athletes affected their performan...

Becoming More Active, From The Soft American

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Losing 90+ lbs and Embracing the Barbell with Hannah Shrum

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

How Do You Process Information From Books, Podcasts, Etc?

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, s...

80: Prescribing Weights For Novice Lifters And Our Tips

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Diving Into Dr. Matt Jordans Background.

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Loving High Volume and Adjusting Goals with Jeremy Puskas

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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?

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 k...

79: How Body Fat Impacts Immune Response

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How To Find Unnoticed Gut Issues with Aglaee Jacob

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Painful Workouts We Make Others Do

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How To Get The Most Out Of Sleep

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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?

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Its Christmas week! We are festive and talking about glycogen depletion and how it impacts strength, not just conditioning. Then its also fit week tim...

The Soft American Part Two

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Book Recommendations For An Entrepreneur

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 mor...

76: How Can Brain Fatigue Affect Performance?

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you regularly workout after doing something mentally taxing. Maybe after work, a presentation or something else? This week we are looking at a stud...

One-To-One Relationship With Food With Aglaee Jacob

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Vomiting and Intensity

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

75: It All Matters: Air, Water, & Mobility

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

When to Update Your 1 Rep Max

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 on...

74: Curcumin Supplementation and Our Footwear Recommendations

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are looking supplementation for circulation, specifically turmeric. Then we are talking about the footwear we prefer for certain activiti...

The Soft American- Physical Danger

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

20 Years in the Home Gym with Donnie Morrow

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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