Garage Gym Athlete

The Athlete Dad: Why Fitness Is Not Optional | 364

We have a solo episode this week. Jerred flies solo to talk about being a father and an athlete at the same time, what that has looked like over 14 years and three kids,

The Garage Gym Athlete App Is Live: Our Favorite Features | 363

We are officially live in the Apple and Android app stores, and in this episode we break down the Garage Gym Athlete app and the features we are most excited about. We st

Only Three Days a Week to Train: The Six Piece Checklist | 362

We take on the question we get more than almost any other: what do you do when you only have three days a week to train. We are done with the just do what you can answer

The Final Training Cycle of 2026: What You Need To Know

We break down everything coming in Cycle 4, the final cycle of 2026, so you can pick your track and know exactly what your training is going to look like. We open with

Rucking vs Running vs Cycling: Which One Actually Pairs With Lifting | 361

We break down the three big aerobic modalities for a concurrent training athlete and what each one actually costs you. Running has the lowest barrier to entry and the hig

300 Bench. 400 Squat. 500 Deadlift. Sub 20 min 5K...all in less than 1 hour | 360

In this episode:  0:10 A Massive Update Begins 0:35 Dave's Big Goal 5:14 Bench Press Under Pressure 7:16 Squat Feels Smooth 9:26 Deadlift and Bathroom Break 13:03

Standards: How to Avoid Being Average | 359

Most people treat consistency as the finish line, but it is only the baseline. We break down the fitness standards linked to longevity, why training to the test misses th

Westside Barbell Conjugate: Steal the Principles, Skip the Program | 358

We take on the third leg of the strength series with Louie Simmons, Westside Barbell, and the conjugate method. Jerred lays out the actual structure, two max effort days

Your AI Coach Is Lying to You: What Two New Studies Found | 357

We dig into two new 2026 studies that audited five popular AI chatbots on health questions, and athletic performance came back as the weakest category of the whole audit.

Athlete Q&A: Minimal Kit Strength, Hotel Gym Training, and Coming Back After a Break | 356

We answer your questions in this athlete Q&A. We cover transitioning from a full gym to the Minimal Kit version of Hard to Kill, what the research says about building str

Wendler 5/3/1 The Program and Philosophy | 355

0:00 Strength Series Begins 1:15 Wendler 531 Basics 4:44 The Plus Set Explained 8:45 Training Max Philosophy 13:22 Accessories, Conditioning, and Balance 21:01 Build

HomeGymCon: $50K Garage Gym vs. $5K Garage Gym...Are You Any More Fit? | 354

We record live from Home Gym Con and discuss how the home gym market has evolved, with many brands now offering larger, more commercial-style equipment. We talk about the

Our Community Proves the Method | 353

In this episode I give an update on Garage Gym Athlete after a period of burnout and uncertainty, explaining that I've spent the past seven months clarifying the company

The Melatonin Recovery Mystery: Better Recovery, Same Sleep | 352

In this episode we discuss a small placebo-controlled crossover study on melatonin and caffeine in trained young men, looking at sprint performance, sleep, and recovery m

Maybe Vo2Max isn't as Important as We Thought... | 351

In this episdoe:  0:04 - VO2 Max Obsession Explained 2:58 - Study Design and Data Scale 4:41  - VO2 Max Is Only a Metric 7:34 - Performance, Not Just Endurance 8:49 - B

Starting Strength Reviewed: Does Mark Rippetoe's Program Still Deliver? | Strength Series Pt. 1 | 350

The episode introduces Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength, covering its alternating workouts, simple progression, and focus on squat, press/bench, and deadlift. It also ex

Behind the Scenes: The Future of Garage Gym Athlete | 349

Most gym owners and fitness enthusiasts overlook one crucial ingredient that keeps their community thriving long-term — and it's not what you think. Jerred and Dave pull

7 Cutting-Edge Fitness Innovations: What's Hype and What's Real? | 348

Most fitness trends are overhyped — but some innovative tools and technologies are actually worth your attention. If you're a health-conscious athlete tired of gimmicks,

How Drop Sets Help You Lift Smarter and Unlock More Muscle Growth | 347

Most gym goers overlook one of the most efficient tools for hypertrophy and strength: drop sets. But does sacrificing a bit of recovery time truly match traditional train

The Long-Term Garage Gym Strategy That Saves You Money and Space | 346

Most garage gym setups overlook a critical factor that could save you thousands and drastically improve your space—insulation and climate control. Dave and Jerred dive in