Garage Built Athlete

Welcome Back to Season 2 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt & I talk things which have stuck and things which haven't over the past year. The difference between knowing what you should do, and doing it. Building habits, intercepting yourself before you sabotage yourself, diet, training and everything in between! Please like, share with a friend and subscribe to the channel. You have...

**Stop hurting your back and start building muscle.** 👊 Welcome back to the garage for Training Buddy Episode 8. Today is a full Push Session, but there’s a major shift in how I’m approaching my training. After years of CrossFit and constant back tweaks, I’ve decided to hang up the high-rep Olympic lifts for now and pivot to a Bodybuilding-style programme. In this 35-minute session, I’m walking y...

NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will for a cardio session at home, talking through mindset when faced with injury and how to approach the comeback. From the stoics to Jocko Willink, to Family & Formula 1. This episode has it all. Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrounded by maniacs or just catching up on the latest GBA content at home on the sofa. We hope you enjoy the se...

NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will for a push session at home, he talks through this epic chest and tricep workout, why consistency and showing up is more important than any fancy program or training method. Join Will in the kitchen for a high protein, low calories meal prep recipe that will keep you feeling full and fuel your sessions. Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrou...

NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will for a leg session at home, he talks through overcoming set backs, why it's important to enjoy training and everything in between. Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrounded by maniacs or just catching up on the latest GBA content at home on the sofa. We hope you enjoy the series! Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can...

NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will as he tackles the worldwide fitness competition - The CrossFit Open. This episode is the third workout of the 2025 open season. 25.3 is 20 minutes for time of wall walks, rowing, deadlift, cleans and snatches unders. Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrounded by maniacs or just catching up on the latest GBA content at home on the sofa. We h...

NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will for as he tackles the worldwide fitness completion - The CrossFit Open. This episode is the second workout of the 2025 season. 25.2 is 12 minutes for time of pull-ups, double unders, muscle ups and barbell thrusters. Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrounded by maniacs or just catching up on the latest GBA content at home on the sofa. We h...

NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will as he tackles the worldwide fitness competition - The CrossFit Open. This episode is the first workout of the 2025 season. 25.1 is a 15 minute AMRAP of burpees over a dumbbell, dumbbell hang clean & jerks followed by bodyweight walking lunges. Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrounded by maniacs or just catching up on the latest GBA co...

NEED A TRAINING BUDDY? Join Will for a day of training, supplements and food. Whether you are training at home on your own, in the gym surrounded by maniacs or just catching up on the latest GBA content at home on the sofa. We hope you enjoy the series! Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links if you are interested in any...

Experience deep relaxation and alleviate stress with this 30-minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) session. Guided by the principles of Yoga Nidra, this practice helps calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote mental clarity. Whether you're seeking a midday reset or a way to unwind after a long day, this session is designed to bring you back to balance. Benefits of this session:Reduces...

Experience deep relaxation and alleviate stress with this 20-minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) session. Guided by the principles of Yoga Nidra, this practice helps calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote mental clarity. Whether you're seeking a midday reset or a way to unwind after a long day, this session is designed to bring you back to balance. Benefits of this session:Reduces...

Experience deep relaxation and alleviate stress with this 10-minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) session. Guided by the principles of Yoga Nidra, this practice helps calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote mental clarity. Whether you're seeking a midday reset or a way to unwind after a long day, this session is designed to bring you back to balance. Benefits of this session:Reduces...

Unlock deeper recovery in just 30 minutes. This guided NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) session is designed specifically for athletes—CrossFitters, weightlifters, and garage gym grinders—looking to recover faster, reduce muscle tension, and boost nervous system reset post-workout. Whether you've just crushed a WOD or a heavy lifting session, this NSDR script helps you transition from intensity to re...

Unlock deeper recovery in just 20 minutes. This guided NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) session is designed specifically for athletes—CrossFitters, weightlifters, and garage gym grinders—looking to recover faster, reduce muscle tension, and boost nervous system reset post-workout. Whether you've just crushed a WOD or a heavy lifting session, this NSDR script helps you transition from intensity to re...

Unlock deeper recovery in just 10 minutes. This guided NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) session is designed specifically for athletes—CrossFitters, weightlifters, and garage gym grinders—looking to recover faster, reduce muscle tension, and boost nervous system reset post-workout. Whether you've just crushed a WOD or a heavy lifting session, this NSDR script helps you transition from intensity to re...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt & I talk about life lessons we would like to give to our 21 year old selves (not that we would have listened) This bumper episode also starts with an update on Matts recent Motocross accident and recovery. Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links i...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt & I talk about my progress in the CrossFit open over the past 5 years, strategy and insight to go from the bottom 22% to the top 16%.Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links if you are interested in any of the products discussed.  If you don't need...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt & I talk about our approach to recovery following injury. Including timescales to fully functional (ash) mindset when injury happens, top tips for taking the first steps, how to build momentum and stay focused. WARNING INJURY DETAIL DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE!Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can supp...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 5 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt & I talk about what supplements we take and why! Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links if you are interested in any of the products discussed. If you don't need anything right now, please like, share with a friend and subscribe to the chann...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt & I talk about our approach to getting lean in our 40s. We went about it in different ways and achieved incredible results. Join us as we navigate the topic with the usual grace of chimps smashing open nuts. Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links...

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt & I talk about our morning routines, what they are, why we have them, how important they can be to start stacking up wins and getting things done. Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links if you are interested in any of the products discussed. If y...

Its happening! Season 2 Episode 2 of the GBA Podcast is here! In this episode Matt updates us on his nutrition, training and weight loss challenge. Then asks Will all about journalling, the what, why & how of this daily gratitude practice that has made a big difference to Wills general mood, outlook and approach to life. Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me...

We are back for Season 2 of the GBA Podcast! In this episode Matt talks us through his latest crashy crashy, consider this a companion episode to our latest video on getting (and staying) lean. Matt talks about his current efforts, tactics and lessons from shredding off his fluffy and unhelpful mass. Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you b...

Will gives you all the info you need if you are looking to get lean and stay lean. With a breakdown of training, tracking calories and a key points to give you the best chance of reaching your fitness and physique goals. Links to everything mentioned in the video are below. You can support me at no extra cost to you by using these links if you are interested in any of the products discussed. If yo...

Join me for a training session at GBA HQ - This is a pilot episode to get some feedback on this type of content for the channel. Please let me know what you think in the comments below. The audio in this video isn't great, next time will be better, I'm learning every time! I wanted to get this out to get your feedback, progress is better than perfection - Lets MF'ing Go! Links to everything mentio...