Garage Gym Athlete

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

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 us to be hard to kill. This weeks workout is River Heist, have fun!

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

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.

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 how much of it? Who's word do you, or can you trust?

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 right into our beginner lifting tips and getting into weights. This weeks workout is Fat & Sugar and has a fun background how it came to be.

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

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.

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.

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 climate, on how body fat percentages can effect immune system. And this weeks workout is more of a mind game than anything, and that is Zone 2 Murph.

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

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

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

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 American Mind. Very good book so be sure to check out this episode.

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

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

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

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 week so we give tips and advice on that and testing baseline.

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

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

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.

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 performance. Then we talk about how we mentally decompress. This weeks workout is Burpee Save Me.

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

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

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 becoming nauseous when training at high intensities and how to remedy such.

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.

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

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.

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 feel too light or too heavy.

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 Humanity and its a doozy.

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

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

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 daily routine?

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 looking at our programs on sale this week! And this weeks workout is a Thanksgiving tradition, the Geo Metro Challenge!

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

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

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

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 hold. Lastly, this weeks workout is Backbone.

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 this one.

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 huge aquatic challenge.

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

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 staple" staple foods. Lastly, its MURPH week again.

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

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

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

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 office, The Big Leap. and FINALLY, we reveal a brand new (mostly) workout, Blitzkrieg 2.0.

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

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 more.

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

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 you don't over train. Then this weeks topic is on which equipment outside of our programing requirements we thing is best. This weeks workout is Stairway To Heaven.