The GymCrafter Podcast

Okay, So Cardio Sucks... Now What? | Ep 37

Cardio gear has become some of the most expensive clothes racks ever sold. What starts as a motivated idea quickly turns into an unused dust collector for many. But if you approach buying cardio a bit differently, that doesn't have to be the case!RP interviews Knees Over Toes Guy: https://youtu.be/48H3Kk5pufo?si=gG8cjBPf9oBEdgnvTib Bar Guy: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tib-bar-guy/Peter Attia Drive Podcast: https://peterattiamd.com/podcast/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:38 Gym Update5:14 Defining Cardio7:55 3 Types of Conditioning10:35 You Don't Need to Buy Anything12:15 Indoor Cardio?12:55 Zone 2 Training17:06 Aerobic Conditioning20:59 Anaerobic Conditioning23:25 Wrap uUp*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

How To Get Great Results By Yourself in Your Garage Gym | Ep. 36

When I make mistakes, you learn stuff! After a recent training and nutrition setback, in this episode I go over a valuable tool everyone can use in their garage or home gym to keep themselves on track and get amazing results!Knee Ability Zero: https://amzn.to/4gVYEScBack Ability Zero: https://amzn.to/40wCuA1Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:18 My mistake number one5:10 My mistake number two5:50 Death by 1,000 cuts7:00 Accountability8:36 Seeing yourself11:35 The new gym12:41 The Wheel of Life15:18 The Wheel of Health26:30 Wrap up*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Achieve ALL of YOUR Fitness Goals in 2025 | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 35

Will this year really be different? Will you follow through on your fitness and health resolutions and goals in 2025? Will your garage gym be the place you do it? If that all sounds good to you, this podcast will give you 5 proven strategies used by some of the world's most successful people.Extreme Ownership: https://amzn.to/41NXvauThe ONE Thing: https://amzn.to/4gQDvs5The Five Why's: https://www.mindtools.com/a3mi00v/5-whysPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/Time Stamps:0:00 Intro2:36 Don't do these 3 things7:27 Background9:18 Structure9:52 Everything is your fault13:42 Start with why19:19 Majoring in the Minors25:37 Desired outcome31:10 Inputs vs outputs39:37 Summary*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

7 Garage Gym Companies That Will Crush It In 2025! | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 34

A handful of home and garage gym companies are poised to become power players in 2025. Find out who will be most worthy of your home gym dollars this year in this episode of the GymCrafter podcast!RitFit leg extension: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-leg-extension/Force USA leg sled: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/Rep X Kleva Built: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-x-kleva/RitFit: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit/Weight It Out: https://www.weightitout.usFringe Sport: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport/Fringe Sport Dane: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane/Fringe Sport Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-savage-bumpers/Black Widow Training Gear: https://www.blackwidowtg.comBells of Steel: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bells-of-steel/ATX: https://www.atxfitness.com/?gt=1#googtrans(en)Home Gym Con: https://homegymcon.comPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:35 Gym Tour12:04 2 Traits of successful companies18:07 #1 Kleva Built22:12 #2 RitFit26:49 #3 Weight It Out30:59 #4 Fringe Sport35:13 #5 Black Widow TG38:13 #6 Bells of Steel42:45 #7 ATX45:34 Home Gym Con*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

How to Build a ”Hell Yes!” Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 33

Do you give a resounding "hell yes!" to everything in your home or garage gym? If not, why not? In this episode, we discuss on of my favorite approaches to building a great gym as well as living an awesome life!"Hell Yeah or No": https://sive.rs/nFuncional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/product/fpt/Force USA Leg Sled review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p19aTfyqzdQ&t=15sForce USA Leg Sled: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/American Barbell Elite Power bar IS discontinued, but they still make a hard chrome version: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-ss-elite-power-bar/Flex Wedge: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-flex-wedge/Rep AB5200 Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/Mutant Metals: https://mutantmetals.com/products/equipmentFringe SilverBack dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-silverbacks/Tim Steward Photograph Insta Page: https://www.instagram.com/timstewardphotography/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro3:39 GymCrafter company update10:25 What does "hell yes" cost?12:05 Who is "hell yes" for?14:44 Hell Yes #1 - Leg Sled16:10 Hell Yes #2 - AB Elite SS Power Bar18:31 Hell Yes #3 - EE Flex Wedge20:28 Hell Yes #4 - Clear Grind anything22:14 Hell Yes #5 - Obnoxious Stereo23:37 Soon to be Hell Yes Items28:49 Wrap Up*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

27 Tips for Training in a Cold Garage Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 32

Baby, it's cold outside! And that means it's probably pretty cold in your garage gym too! In this episode, I share 20 years of experience training in a cold gym in the winter to help you continue to train and be consistent, even when it's cold!Freedom Fitness Flooring: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-flooring/Door Insulation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3ivDcIZd1I&t=49s🔥 Door Insulation Kit: https://amzn.to/4iv6vqUSpace Heater Testing & Review: gymcrafter.com/heatersNatural Gas Heater: https://amzn.to/3ZJi5HzAbMat Spacer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/abmat-spacer/MAPS 15 Minute Program: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-15-minutes/Fringe Sport SilverBack Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-silverbacks/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:35 Diet App Update4:39 Is Your Diet Working?7:46 Pre Tips9:54 Garage Prep Tips17:50 Heater Tips25:09 Gear Tips30:52 Training Tips*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Want To Add Cables To Your Garage Gym? | GymCrafter Podcast Ep. 31

A cable setup is one of the most useful and versatile things you can add to your garage gym! And there are about a million different ways to do it. Follow along as I shop for the latest addition to my garage gym and figure out what's right for yours at the same time!Rep Arcadia: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-arcadia/Inspire FT2: https://amzn.to/3OCIErTRep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/Fringe Sport Dane: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane/Get RXd RX3: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/get-rxd-rx3/Rep Adonis: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-adonis/Bells of Steel Kolossos: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-kolossos/Bells of Steel Single Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/Matt Porter Bells of Steel Cable Tower Accessories: https://porterpef.comBuild your gym one piece at a timeL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmTgQLrNtI&t=1310sForce C10 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdVowRebeWA&t=296sForce C10 bench review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhx--KxP1DQ&t=951sPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:55 Training update4:59 Overview6:48 How I shop8:43 Functional trainers12:20 Integrated systems16:38 Half rack options21:58 Budget considerations23:26 Single stacks26:12 Final decision32:31 Wrap up*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

The Top 5 Specialty Barbells YOU Should Consider For Your Garage Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 29

Regarding barbells, most garage gyms can get by with one. But specialty bars are another story! These can be highly versatile additions to your gym that address specific needs in your training. Plus, they're fun to have and use! In this episode, I'll cover the 5 specialty bars I recommend most to people building home and garage gyms.Force USA Leg Sled: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/RitFit Leg Extension/Curl: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-leg-extension/American Barbell CA Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-california-bar/Living Fit Cerakote Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-cerakote-bar/Rep Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/Fringe Sport Midas Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-open-trap-bar/Titan SSB: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-safety-squat-v2/Marrs Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/marrs-bar/(code GYMCRAFTER for $10 off!)Rep Cambered Swiss Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/Black Widow Cambered Bar: https://www.blackwidowtg.com/Swiss_Bar_Football_Bar_p/bar-camberedswiss.htmTitan Cambered Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-cambered-swiss-bar/Bare Steel Equip. EZ Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bare-steel-ez-bar/(code GYMCRAFTER for $10 off!)Fringe Sport EZ Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-midas-curl-bar/Bells of Steel EZ Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-rackable-curl-bar/Exponent Edge Cambered Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-cambered-bar/(code GYMCRAFTER for 5% off!)Titan Yukon Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-yukon-bar/Black Widow VHS Bar: https://www.blackwidowtg.com/Viking_Hammer_Seal_Bar_p/vhs-bar.htmKurt Locker VHS review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4GIhZsk1yI&t=1sWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:53 Gym Update6:07 Overview6:57 Start With This Bar!9:22 Open Trap Bar15:24 SSB20:30 Cambered Swiss Bar25:29 EZ Curl Bar31:00 Cambered Bar35:07 VHS Bar*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Are Smith Machines Overrated? | GymCrafter Podcast Ep. 28

Everywhere you look lately, someone is releasing a Smith machine or some variation. They might just be the most common new release of 2024 and 2025. So should you get one for your garage gym, or are they overrated? That's what I cover in this episode of the GymCrafter podcast!Bells of Steel BYOB Smith add on: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-byob-smith-machine/Force USA C10: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c10/Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:22 Overview1:52 Carbon vs. Macro Factor diet app comparison5:03 What is "overrated"?8:14 Bar path11:20 Form issues12:32 Imbalances14:19 Duplicate exercises15:22 Bar quality17:08 Wrist positions19:55 Convenience22:18 Safety & ease of use23:45 Bodybuilding training26:56 Exercise variety27:55 Older training populations30:00 Summary*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Your Top Answers! Movies, Dream Gear, & Essential Gear | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 27

A few weeks ago, I recorded the first episode in the new AYE (Ask You Anything) and asked you to give your answers to 3 questions... Best training movies, dream gym gear, and essential gym gear.Well, the answers are in, and I've got a roundup for you. I've also got the winners for the best answer to each question. Did your answer make it into the show? Did it win the best answer? Find out on this episode of the GymCrafter podcast!Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:05 Podcast update5:45 Best training movies9:48 Winning answer #110:36 Dream gym gear12:56 Winning answer #213:40 Essential gear16:06 Winning answer #3*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!