My Home Gym / Garage Gym Tour

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What motivated you to build a home/garage gym for marathon training?

Brady Holmer 0:00

How's it going, everybody? My name is Brady Holmer. I'm an exercise scientist, researcher, science communicator, marathon runner. And today I'm gonna be giving you a tour of my home gym, garage gym, is what I like to call it, or the pain cave, as some people like to refer to theirs. I'm also gonna be doing a review of some awesome gym equipment that I received from Fed Fitness. Today we're gonna be looking at the treadmill. Elliptical, a set of adjustable dumbbells, my personal favorite because they allow me to get in some upper body work as a distance runner, which is something I generally lack. And we are also going to be giving a little bit of a review of the Zwift bike. So I've been testing this equipment for a while.

Brady Holmer 0:42

I'm super stoked to share it with all of you today. And generally, I'm just gonna talk to you about the gym, why I created a home gym in the first place and how I use it for you know both marathon training and just to support kind of my health and longevity and uh performance. So today that's what we're gonna be doing, reviewing the equipment, showing you my home gym, and I think you will find it interesting. Alright everybody, so welcome to my gym. Welcome to my garage gym. Um as you can see, I have a variety of equipment in here and I'm pretty much using this gym every single day for at least one thing. You know, primarily what I'm doing is running every single day. Um but when I'm not running, I'm biking.

Brady Holmer 1:21

So what I'm gonna do right now is show you all of my equipment, which I've pretty much set up to, you know, either allow me to cross train, allow me to strength train, do you know kind of anything I want to you know in addition to the running every single day. So I have a rowing machine right here.

How do the FEIERDUN DB1 adjustable dumbbells improve upper‑body strength for runners?

Brady Holmer 1:34

As you can see, it's not really set up right now, but the Concept 2 rower, I actually use that almost every day before a run to warm up. I do like 90 to 90 seconds to 120 seconds, three minutes to warm up. Gets me a good little upper body, lower body workout before the run even starts. I have a set of adjustable dumbbells here. Again, these are from Fed Fitness, really impressed with these. I can do push-ups, curls, Anything really I want with these and the adjustable dumbbells have been kind of a game changer for my upper body strength training routine since before I was really limited by the dumbbells that I had. But adjustable dumbbells, we have the elliptical here, perfect for cross-training days if I want a low impact workout.

Brady Holmer 2:10

Treadmill, I'm using this almost every day that I run, doing some uphill strides, maybe interval work on the treadmill, super controlled environment. And then we have the Zwift bike. Wift smart frame. I'm on this thing nearly every day. I have it hooked up to the TV, which really enhances the experience. So Really fully functional in this gym. The only thing I'm missing is a sauna, so hoping to get one of those one day, but um I'm in this gym every day doing something and it gets hot in the Texas summer so I can also use it for heat training. Double uh bonus of the gym being in the garage, but lots of equipment, lots of fun in here, lots of pain in the pain cave. Alright, so the first piece of equipment that I'm gonna be talking about and reviewing today are the Fair Dune DB1 dumbbells.

Brady Holmer 2:56

These are a set of adjustable dumbbells. I have two of them. Again, these are from Fed Fitness.

Why is the YOSUDA EM1 magnetic elliptical a key low‑impact cardio tool?

Brady Holmer 3:01

This is probably my favorite piece of equipment. You might think it's the treadmill being a runner, but the adjustable dumbbells have literally been kind of a game changer, my hero for upper body training because they're literally all in one. They allow me to do everything. So I can do presses with these. I can do curls with these. I can do push-ups with these. So I have been using these things almost every day, whether it's a strict upper body strength workout or just kind of coming out here to do a few curls during the day. So these go up to 52 and a half pounds each. So total of you know 105 pounds, two and a half pound increments, and as you can see here, adjusting super smooth two and a half pound increments.

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1 What motivated you to build a home/garage gym for marathon training? 0:00–1:34 2 How do the FEIERDUN DB1 adjustable dumbbells improve upper‑body strength for runners? 1:34–3:01 3 Why is the YOSUDA EM1 magnetic elliptical a key low‑impact cardio tool? 3:01–4:36 4 What features make the FEIER TM1 fully folding treadmill ideal for daily running work? 4:36–6:00 5 How does the Concept2 RowErg fit into your warm‑up routine before runs? 6:00–7:38 6 Why is the Zwift Ride Smart Frame with Wahoo KICKR CORE a game‑changer for cross‑training? 7:38–9:00 7 What are your top recommendations for essential equipment when starting a home gym? 9:00–10:49 8 How can you make a garage gym enjoyable and functional for long‑term use? 10:49–12:21

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In this video, I’m giving you a full tour of my home gym (or garage gym, or “pain cave,” depending on the day) and reviewing some of the equipment I’ve been using to support my marathon training, cross-training, strength work, and general health.My training is built around consistency. Most days, that means running. But the equipment in this garage lets me add low-impact aerobic work, strength training, uphill treadmill sessions, easy spins, warm-ups, and recovery workouts without needing to leave the house.A few of the main pieces I cover in this video include:* FEIERDUN DB1 adjustable dumbbells* YOSUDA EM1 long-stride magnetic elliptical* Feier TM1 fully folding treadmill* Concept2 RowErg* Zwift Ride Smart Frame paired with a Wahoo KICKR CORE trainerHuge shoutout to Jason Rodriguez for filming this content and creating an incredible video. You can find Jason on Instagram @ctxsmedia.Equipment featuredFEIERDUN DB1 Quick Adjustable DumbbellsFind them here: https://www.fedfitness.com/products/quick-adjustable-dumbbell-52-5lbsThese have probably been my favorite addition to the gym. As a distance runner, upper-body strength is something I can easily neglect, and having adjustable dumbbells makes it much easier to get in quick, consistent strength work.The DB1 dumbbells go up to 52.5 pounds each and adjust in 2.5-pound increments, which gives me plenty of flexibility for curls, presses, push-ups, accessory work, and short strength sessions throughout the day. The big advantage is convenience: instead of needing a full rack of dumbbells, I can quickly adjust the weight and move from one exercise to the next.YOSUDA EM1 Long-Stride Magnetic EllipticalFind it here: https://www.fedfitness.com/products/long-stride-magnetic-elliptical-machineI’ve never been a huge elliptical person, but this one has become a useful tool for low-impact cardio days. It’s smooth, compact, and easy to use when I want aerobic work without adding more running impact.I’ve been using it about once a week, especially when I want something different from the bike. It has multiple resistance levels, Bluetooth/app connectivity, and a compact footprint, which makes it a good fit for a garage gym or smaller home gym setup.Feier TM1 Fully Folding TreadmillFind it here: https://www.fedfitness.com/products/fully-folding-treadmillThe treadmill has become a daily-use tool for me. I use it for uphill strides, controlled intervals, easy runs, shakeout runs, and bad-weather training days.It goes up to 11.2 mph and 12% incline, which gives it a wide enough range for many of the treadmill sessions I like to do. One of my favorite uses is putting on a weighted vest, cranking up the incline, and doing uphill walking when I want a harder low-impact session. I’ve also been impressed by the softness of the ride, the traction of the belt, and the fact that it folds up when not in use.Concept2 RowErgThe Concept2 rower is one of my daily warm-up tools. I often use it for 90 seconds to three minutes before a run to get the upper body, lower body, and cardiovascular system moving before I head out the door.It’s simple, durable, and effective, and for me, it’s less about doing long rowing workouts and more about using it as a quick full-body primer before training.Zwift Ride Smart Frame + Wahoo KICKR COREGet it here: https://us.zwift.com/products/zwift-ride-kickr-core-2The Zwift setup is probably the biggest overall game-changer for my training as a runner. I use it almost every day, sometimes twice per day, mostly for easy aerobic riding and additional low-impact training volume.Cross-training has become a major part of how I build fitness while staying healthy. The bike lets me add five to ten extra hours of aerobic work per week without the impact of running. Most of my rides are easy spins, but I’ll also use it for intervals about once a week.The electronic shifting, Zwift integration, and TV setup make the experience much more enjoyable. I’m not just staring at a wall—I can ride Zwift, watch something, listen to a podcast, or use it as an easy way to loosen up after a hard run.Why I built a home gymThe biggest reason I built this setup is convenience. I’m using something in this gym almost every day. Some days it’s the treadmill. Some days it’s the bike. Some days it’s the dumbbells. Some days it’s just a short row before a run.I think the key pieces for anyone are equipment that supports what you already do: strength training, low-impact aerobic work, controlled treadmill running, and recovery-friendly movement. You don’t need everything at once, but it helps to think about what would let you train consistently even when the weather is bad, life is busy, or you don’t feel like driving to the gym.For me, the essentials are:* A way to strength train* A treadmill for controlled running* A low-impact cross-training option* A space that feels enjoyable enough to actually use every dayThe next step for this garage gym is making it feel a little more homey, and eventually, I’d love to add a sauna. But for now, this setup gives me almost everything I need for marathon training, strength, longevity, and general fitness.Disclosure: FED Fitness sent me several of the products featured in this video to test and review. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/subscribe

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