Garage Gym Athlete

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. 

Back again with Brad Stulberg talking about passion. 

This week we have Daniel Kupec and we chat about his long approach perspective to training and more. 

This week we were asked about our coaching tier membership and what happens with our coaching level. 

This week's study will examine comparing lifting low loads to failure, near failure, and high loads. We dive a bit deeper into the logic and executions of these. Then this week's topic is on skills we think garage gym athlete should have. This week's workout is the Hard to Kill 5 Miler.

Jerred interviewed Joseph Hawthorne and they spoke about a lot of cool things, daily habits, rituals, etc. 

This weeks Athlete Of The Week we have on Andy and how he approaches health. 

This week we were asked about zone 2 training and if you can target certain ares with certain exercise to lose weight where you want to.