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Fueling for Performance: Avoid the Wall, Train Smarter & Live Better | Garage Gym Athlete Podcast Have you ever "hit the wall" mid-workout — or mid-day? In this episode, Jerred Moon and coaches Joe and Dave reveal how to fuel for performance using simple, science-backed strategies — whether you're training for a 100-mile ultra, crushing CrossFit, or just want more energy as a busy parent. 🔥 What You'll Learn: ✅ What "hitting the wall" really means (and why glycogen runs out fast) ✅ How to use periodized nutrition — match carbs & calories to your training ✅ Why under-eating kills mood, focus & family time (even on rest days) ✅ 4 Pillars of Performance Nutrition: Protein, Calories, Fats, Fiber ✅ Free Macro Calculator: garagegymathlete.com/tools — enter weight, get targets instantly 😂 Funny Moments: Jerred's fingers swelled like balloons from too many electrolytes Joe threatens to disown his brother over the Baltimore Marathon The heated white rice vs. brown rice debate (Team White Rice FTW?) ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Have You Hit the Wall? 01:46 – Glycogen 101: What is "the wall"? 06:43 – Dave's 100-mile ultra fueling (PB&H = MVP) 11:31 – Periodized nutrition for daily life 15:38 – How under-eating ruins sleep, mood & relationships 23:40 – 4 Nutrition Pillars + Free Macro Tool 33:11 – Daily Takeaways: Think Like an Athlete 🔗 Resources: 👉 Free Macro Calculator 👉 Start Training (14-Day Free Trial) 💀 If you don't kill comfort, comfort will kill you. Tags: fueling for performance, hit the wall, glycogen depletion, periodized nutrition, garage gym athlete, crossfit nutrition, endurance training, daily energy, protein timing, carb cycling, ultra marathon fueling, spartan race, macro tracking, performance nutrition, athlete mindset

This week we are looking at a study comparing active rest and passive rest and how it impacts performance. We break down the study, give our thoughts on if and when you should do active rest, and more on resting between sets. 

Motivation fades and excuses pile up. This is when most people quit (but you'll learn how not to). In this episode, we unpack a surprising study that shows how to actually keep making progress when you don't feel like it (using Self-Determination Theory). No hype or fancy programs (these guys didn't even follow a workout plan). Just autonomy, competence, connection, and human to human coaching. Learn the mindset strategies that keep you training (or bettering any area of your health), even when you're not feeling it.

this week Jerred and Dave are talk about weighted vest and what the benefits of using them are. 

This week we are going over a study that examines performance and sauna use after a training session. We talk more about sauna use and how you should think about using them.

This week Jerred and Dave are talking about a study on self determination theory and how it impacts training. 

This week we are looking at an article about how protein and food table estimations are calculated and how inaccurate they can actually be.

Hey athletes, last week we pointed out some problems in the fitness industry so this week we are starting by what you should be focusing on to be the best version of yourself. Were talking about the Eo3 Elements, the 9 important things you should try and focus on to improve your health. 

This week we are changing things up with Jerred, Joe and Dave on the podcast and we are talking about what we think are the biggest issues in the fitness industry. 

Welcome back. We took a break for awhile which we will cover but we are not done!