247: Running Backwards for Forward Progress

How can you increase your vo2 max? Just think its all about running or biking long distances? Jerred breaks down 11 different ways to increase your VO2Max.

The cold water immersoin craze is still going strong but is it the best for recovery? why should you use it?

This week each of us are talking about three pieces of gym equipment we have owned and used for a while. We are talking about the pros and cons of each and then asking the final question, would we buy it again?

More science on the awesomness of beets!

Have you ever ran backwards before? I'm not talking a light backwards jog for 50ft... Have you ever ran backwards at a 10min/mi. pace 15-20 minutes?  This week, on the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast, Joe and I dive into the surprisingly intriguing world of backwards running. Spoiler alert: it might just help you run faster forward too.

When trying to slim down or do a cut a lot of people are worried about losing muscle mass. So how can you maintain muscle mass while you cut?

In this episode, we dive into the debate of full-depth squats versus partial squats and their impact on sprinting speed. We’ll explore the science, bust some myths, and give you actionable insights to help you fine-tune your training for maximum speed. Whether you’re an athlete looking to shave seconds off your sprint time or a coach refining your program, this episode has something for you. 

Inflammation is key to recovery so hatibiually taking anti infmallatory meds may hinder your progress, but what is the right about of inflammation?

This week we are sharing our thoughts on Crossfit, the recent incident and looking forward at changes Crossfit need to make. 

If you find running for your steady state cardio you should give this a listen.