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**Garage Gym Athlete**

Welcome to the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, where we explore the world of functional fitness and performance training in the home gym. Join us as we talk to coaches, athletes, and experts about their experiences in building strength, endurance, and athleticism outside the traditional gym setting. In addition to sharing practical tips and strategies, we’ll also delve into the latest scientific research on topics like exercise physiology, nutrition, and recovery to help you optimize your training and achieve your best results. Whether you’re a seasoned garage gym veteran or just getting started on your fitness journey, this podcast is for you. So if you’re ready to unleash your inner athlete and take control of your training, tune in to the Garage Gym Athlete podcast.

Latest Episodes:

How to STICK to a Program Mar 01, 2024

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Do you program hop a lot? How can you make sure to stick to a program you start?

221: Our 6 (Fitness) Hills To Die On Feb 26, 2024

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Everyone has their opinions, preferences and hot takes. But what are somethings you are convinced you wont bend on, you feel so strongly about you will die on that hill? Well we give six of our fitness hills to die on in this episode.

TRUTH About Intermittent Fasting & What To Know Feb 23, 2024

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Have you tried intermittent fasting? What do you really need to consider when doing IF?

220: How Much Protein You Should Eat Per Meal Feb 19, 2024

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Garage Gym Athlete Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Protein Intake

In this episode of the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, we dive deep into the world of protein consumption, particularly focusing on the optimal amount you need in each meal to maximize muscle recovery and growth. We'll debunk the myths with a blend of science and real-world stories, starting with the eye-opening journey of a professional athlete's encounter with lactic acid and how staying informed can save you from falling for outdated "bro science."

Our main discussion revolves around the groundbreaking BASICS study conducted in 2023, involving 36 young, active men. This research challenges the long-held belief about the upper limit of protein synthesis post-exercise, revealing that our bodies can utilize much more protein than previously thought. With a detailed comparison between ingesting 25g and 100g of protein after working out, the study utilized a sophisticated quadruple isotope tracer method to track muscle and whole-body protein synthesis over 12 hours.

Understanding the critical roles of Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) and Muscle Protein Breakdown (MPB) sets the stage for our discussion. These processes are essential for muscle maintenance, growth, and recovery, with MPS needing to outpace MPB to achieve muscle gains. The episode breaks down how a higher intake of protein—up to 100g—can significantly boost MPS rates, ensuring muscle growth and maintenance.

We'll provide a practical takeaway for athletes and gym enthusiasts: aim for 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass daily. For instance, if you weigh 200lb with 15% body fat, your target is 170g of protein, spread out in meals as you prefer.

Tune in to this episode for an insightful and practical guide on protein intake, backed by the latest science, to help you make the most of your recovery and muscle growth efforts as a garage gym athlete.

How Long To Rest Between Sets? Feb 16, 2024

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Do you time rest between each of your sets? Or do you go by feel?

219: Recast - Pre Exercise Music Can Increase Power And Velocity Feb 12, 2024

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Today, we are re-publishing what is now the MOST popular podcast here at Garage Gym Athlete!! Give it a listen or a re-listen and let us know what you think.

Avoid Strength Plateaus & Mix It Up! Feb 09, 2024

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How do you avoid strenght plateaus? What do you do to change things up?

218: Failing My Way Through Ultra Training (more lessons learned) Feb 05, 2024

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Today, Jerred goes over what he's learned in Ultra training and how he adjusting to get in the training volume he need to tackle the race. He also covers some of the big picutre lessons for athletes who want to be above average but have limited time to train.

Lose Fat & Gain Muscle - THE UNICORN! Feb 02, 2024

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How can you achieve both losing fat and gainin muscle.

217: What Is The Future Of Fitness & Garage Gym Athlete? Jan 29, 2024

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Where do you think the fitness industry holds in the future but also what is Garage Gym Athlete moving board in the future? What is the training we will be looking to do?

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