Garage Gym Athlete

48: Why Your Coaches Were Wrong About Breathing

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Behavior over Results with James Clear

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another snippet from Jerred's interview with James Clear. 

Getting Out Of The Garage with Jason Wood

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

47: Is breakfast REALLY the most important meal of the day?

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Introduction: To Begin - Press Forward Against Your Own Desire

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 catche...

What is KILLING COMFORT about?

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

46: KILLING COMFORT

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

Keeping the Process Clear and Simple with Dan John

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Ability to Say 'Yes' with Dennis Blasutti

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 progr...

Finding the Energy/Time/Motivation to Be Consistent

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Bio Hacking with Dr. John Limansky

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking again with Dr. John Limansky on some biohacking. 

Rowing in the Rain Like a Viking with Matt Sesslin

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...?

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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?

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talking about motivation and what to do when you dont feel like doing something. 

Being Intentional with Tim Harper

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chatted with Tim again about his training for the past few years, update on his garage gym, and more. 

Sauna Benefits?

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jerred is talking about the possible benefits of using or even owning a sauna. 

43: The Magic of Tart Cherry Juice

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Studies and Research Vs. Experience with Dan John

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jerred talks with Dan John and he speaks of his coaching experience verses diving into research. 

Strength for Endurance with Jeremy Puskas

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with Jeremy and how strength programming improved his endurance, and more. 

Bodybuilding vs. Garage Gym Athlete (Concurrent Training)

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about how some of the differences between our training and bodybuilding. 

42: WEARABLES (Garmin, Apple Watch, WHOOP, FitBit, Polar, etc.)

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

Starting Fasting and Benefits to Fasting with Dr. John Limansky

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jerred and Joe talk about best ways to come back from injury and get back to training and your sport. 

41: Hyperventilating for Gains

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 im...

Habit formation and Keystone Habits with James Clear

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking with James Clear on habits. 

Justin Shinkle: Coal Mining to PhD and Sticking with it

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jerred and Joe talk about the differences, benefits and shortcomings of the different back squat styles. 

40: Squatting and Footwear

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Day to Day, Writing, and Reading with Dan John

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

AMA 13: Cheap Cardio Equipment and Zone 2

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 imp...

The Aggregation of Marginal Gains

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

NEW CYCLE WEBINAR: 12 - What Highly-Effective Training Looks Like

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ove...

38: Are Trap Bar Deadlifts Better than Conventional? (+Building Habits)

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Improving your preventative health with Dr. John Limansky

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jerred sits down with Dr. Limansky and talk about nutrition, the stigma against fat, and improving your health now. 

Embracing Failure with Stephanie Peterson

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

11 - Zone 2 vs. High-Intensity Training

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Self-awareness and analyzing your progress with Dr. Anthony Gustin

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks Cooldown is with Dr. Anthony Gustin on analyzing your progress in fitness. 

Doing Hard Things Daily with Tyler Karns

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Athlete of the Week is Tyler Karns. 

AMA 10: How To Motivate Others

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 goo...

36: Supersets!?!?

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Do Your Job with Setema Gali

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks Ask Me Anything is comparing concurrent training with Crossfit. 

35: Caffeine and Mental Toughness

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Burning fat with Cate

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have Dr. Cate Shanahan talking about her book Deep Nutrition and four fat burning systems. 

Building Better Humans with Keith Vance

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 al...

AMA 08 - 52 Weeks of MURPH and Similar Challenges?

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 twi...

34: Concurrent Training Deep Dive and Why We Sleep

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Being a gym owner and competing in olympic lifting

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dutch Lowy talk about owing his gym and competing in olympic lifting. 

The Power of a Plan with Dominic Decker

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

AMA 07 - Quit EO3...?

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 gi...

33: Does Intermittent Fasting Limit Strength and Muscle Gains?

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Wanting to help others and starting a blog

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Athlete of the Week features Courtney Morse. We talk about starting his Physical Therapy practice for athletes. He also shares his athletic journ...

AMA 06 - Best Way to Use Garage Gym Athlete Programming

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

32: Where does High-Intensity Fit in Training?

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Fitness of the Brain

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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?

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 go...

31: Best Time to Train for Gains and Gut Health

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. Thi...

Low Testosterone and Estrogen with Dr. Anthony Jay

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks cool down is with Dr. Anthony Jay about Low Testosterone and Estrogen.

Building a Tougher Mindset with Ryan Caswell

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

AMA 04- Intermittent Fasting

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

30: How to Become More Powerful (and Stronger)

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why we don't do Crossfit

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

AMA 03: Competing Goals

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 conflictin...

29: How To Gain Muscle

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ev...

Epigentics and Heavy Lifting with Dr. Anthony Jay

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week is from Dr. Anthony Jay talking about Epigentics and Heavy Lifting.

The Evolution of an Autonomous Athlete with Trampis Beatty

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 lifes...

AMA 02: Betterhumanology Questions

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jerred talks about what has happened with Betterhumanology podcast. He had several years of interview from leaders around the industry and s...

28: How To Burn Fat

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Heart Health and Diet and Exercise with Dr. Bret Scher

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Discipline Over Motivation with Chuck Kaiser

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

AMA 01: Male Body Image Issues

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 concentrat...

27: Is Low-Intensity Training the Next Big Thing?

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 lo...

Finding Your ONE Goal for 2020

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

Garage Gym Athlete: 2020

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

26: Perform with Phototherapy, Stir the Pot, and Grog Bowl

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 increas...

25: HRV...useful or useless?

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. Spoi...

Do something that scares you. Every single day. (Patrick Sweeney)

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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....

24: Spartan Beast Recap

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

23: BEETS

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey all, this week we are talking about performance enhancers! Well, just one, and its beets (spoiler). Beets have some awesome effects when taken bef...

From Concrete to Trails with Cindy Lynch

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

22: Cardiorespiratory Fitness & Long-term Mortality, Vegan Diets (Re: Game Changers Documentary), and MURPH

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Cultivating a Muscle-Contraction Practice with Kelly & Juliet Starrett

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

21: How Cooling Can Increase Both Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Robb Wolf on The Nuances of Keto, Electrolytes, and Garage Gyms

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

S9E9: Don't Break the Chain with Ryan Martin

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!!  Top 3 Highlights: Evolutions in training Just getting the work done The 2 minute philosoph...

S9E8: Evolving Over 3 Years of Garage Gym Athlete with H2K OG Al Brooke

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!!  Top 3 Highlights: 3 Years Garage Gym Athlete Enhancing recovery Evolving priorities -- Ab...

S9E7: Putting in the Work with Todd Petzold

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 9 of the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast!!  Top 3 Highlights: College soccer player Simplistic garage gym Finding the time to train -...