The GymCrafter Podcast

It's one thing to build a great garage gym. It's another to actually achieve your fitness and health goals when using it. In this episode, I reveal 5 (plus a bonus 6th!) reasons I see people not getting the results they want even though they are actually spending time training like they think they should. MAPS Anabolic: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic/ MAPS Anabolic Advanced: https...

I went to Utah to shoot a review on the new Force USA C10 and matching benches. While I was there, I gained a lot of insights about all-in-one trainers, marketing, budgeting and a lot more. Here are 7 lessons that will help anyone build a better garage gym! LockJaw collars: lockjawcollar.com Use code "GYMCAFTER" for 20% off! American Barbell California Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-cal...

90%+ of people who train at home will only ever own one barbell. So which barbell should it be? This episode is for anyone looking for that one barbell to rule them all, or for anyone looking for a good starting point for their barbell collection. American Barbell CA Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-california-bar/ Rep Colorado Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-20kg-co-bar/ Rep B...

While you don't just want to buy the first thing you see on Amazon when shopping for garage gym gear, you also don't want to get bogged down in hours or days of research and overthinking. In this episode, I talk about how to find the line between the two and buy things you'll love! Gray Matter Lifting: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuntUAp_H8OpmD8An32NWyw Build Your Gym A Piece at a Time: https://www....

In the first AYE (Ask You Everything) episode of the GymCrafter podcast, I ask you 3 questions about your garage gyms. Tell me why your answers are better than mine! Dr. John Rusin Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/fpt/ Carbon Diet App: https://www.joincarbon.com FreeMotion functional trainer: https://freemotionfitness.com/strength-machine/dual-cable-cross-2/ Xebex ST6000: https:/...

Looking for dumbbells for your home or garage gym? This episode is for you! I go over the top choices in ALL dumbbell categories so you can pick out the perfect set for YOU! Rep x Pepin db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/ Rogue loadable db: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-loadable-dumbbells AbMat DB cushions: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/abmat-db-cushions/ Titan loadab...

Looking for a new set of dumbbells for your garage gym? In this episode I guide you through everything you need to know to make a smart choice that you'll love and use! Rep x Pepin Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/ MicroGainz: https://microgainz.com Plate Mates: https://amzn.to/47L37mS Recommended Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommended-gear/recommended-dumbbell...

We've all done it. Let ourselves slide a little, or a lot, or an unbearable amount. I depart from gear talk for one episode to talk about how we can save ourselves from being overweight, inactive, weak, and depressed. This episode won't be for everyone, but if you find yourself in a "hole" you are having trouble getting out of, this one might help! Celtic Barbell: https://www.instagram.com/celticb...

If you're looking for a new weight bench for your garage gym, watch this episode first! Learn everything you'll need to look for to buy your forever bench! Rep RB-5000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fb5000/ Rep AB-5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/ Rep BlackWing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-blackwing-bench/ Rogue Benches: https://www.roguefitness.com/strength-...

We all make dumb decisions with our money. I tend to make more than most! Learn from my bad garage gym decisions in this episode! Mentioned in this episode: Major Fitness Leg Press: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/major-ah1/ Fringe Sport Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-bumpers/ Bamf Hammer: https://bamfhammer.com Ryan J Pitts: https://strongergrip.com Website: GymCrafter....

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither were most great home gyms. But what's the best way to build your dream gym? What should you buy first? How about last? Find out an exact prescription including gear and programming recommendations for each step in this episode! Recommended Programs: Living Fit Programming: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-programs/ Living Fit Subscription: https:/...

Buying a rack for your garage gym? DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!!! This final episode in my How to Buy a Rack series ties a neat little bow on the series and gives you everything you need to buy a rack you'll love for a very long time! Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCra...

There are 4 basic ways to configure your home or garage gym around your rack. In this episode I look at all 4 and discuss the pros and cons of each to help you (and me!) pick the perfect centerpiece for your gym. RitFit M1: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-m1/ Major Fitness B52: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/major-b52/ Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta:...

You had rack questions, so I try to give you rack answers. And a bit of a rant on safety, too, so there's that. Force USA Folding My Rack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-my-rack/ Dr. Rusin Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/fpt/ 2 Rep Cave compatibility article: https://www.tworepcave.com/3006/power-rack-attachments-compatibility-master-list/ Strong Home Gym compatibil...

Your rack is the centerpiece of your gym. What should you look for when buying one? In this episode I dive deep into what to look for when buying a power rack as well as give you specific recommendations of racks to look at based on your budget level! Rep PR1100: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr1100/ Titan Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-racks/ Bells of Steel Racks: https://...

Just because something looks like a good value for your home gym doesn't mean that it is. Looks can often be deceiving. In this episode of the GymCrafter podcast, I show you several real-world examples of both good and bad deals, as well as arm you with the strategies you'll need to make sure you make the most of your garage gym dollars! RitFit M1: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-m1/ M1 R...

In part one of the GymCrafter podcasat series on finding the perfect rack for your home gym, I cover why you need a rack in the first place, as well as the pros and cons of 8 different types of racks. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CC4g3ZpMh3nEXyl7QWnAH Listen on Apple Podcasts: coming soon! Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/functional-power-training-system-pain...

If you don't like being in your gym, you just won't end up using it. Even the best assortment of gear in the world can't overcome a gym that's uncomfortable and unpleasant to be in. In this episode 8 of the GymCrafter podcast, we discuss that final checklist of things to take care of before you start on the much more fun part of adding in equipment! LED neon rope light: https://amzn.to/3XFUVBw Rep...

While every garage gym is unique, the problems that people run into when building them usually aren't. In this episode, we go over 8 common issues that people run into when building their home and garage gyms. How much room do you need for a treadmill? https://gymcrafter.com/treadmill-space-measurement-dimension-requirements/ How much room do you need for a squat rack? https://gymcrafter.com/how-m...

We all have old gear laying around our garage gyms that we just don't use anymore. Why not convert that to cash and buy some new stuff you'll actually use and enjoy? But how do you do that? Where do you sell it? How much should you ask? How do you make sure you are getting as much as you can? I've completely funded my garage gym rebuild by selling my old equipment and I share all the tips I know i...

Very few people like resistance training at first. But over time, most grow to love it. In episode 4 of the GymCrafter podcast, I talk about 5 different people and how they grew to look forward to lifting weights. If they can do it, so can you! If you are building a home gym, it's really important to have some sort of resistance training in it and if you have found a way to love lifting, it will h...

If you are looking to install flooring in your new or existing home or garage gym, this third episode of the GymCrafter Podcast has you covered! Here I cover the 5 most common types of flooring you might use, what thickness to buy, and where to buy it to save the most money! I didn't intend for this episode to come across as a commercial for Freedom Fitness, but as I listened to it before posting,...

The number one challenge I see people face when they decide to build a home gym is figuring out where to put it. In this episode I give you real world strategies from real people to help you solve this problem. Freedom Fitness Flooring https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-flooring/ Building a Gym on the Second Floor https://gymcrafter.com/home-gym-second-floor/ Website: GymCrafter.com Insta:...

GymCrafter.com has helped thousands of people build successful home and garage gyms. What is successful? A gym that you not only love but actually use consistently! By starting with these two critical steps, you are helping to ensure that your new garage gym doesn't become a very expensive place to hang clothes instead of train. Do you have home gym questions? I've got home gym answers! Drop your...