The Garage Gym Experiment Podcast: Recent Episodes
Garage Gym Experiment
Diving DEEP into the garage gym life. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garage-gym-experiment/support
Links
- Get HGC Tix
- Knurled News
Episode Outline(0:50) $5k Gym Gym Builds(10:17) HomeGymCon Update(15:57) Survey Results(21:38) Kratos Flywheel Review
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- Get HGC Tix
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- HGC Newsletter
Episode Outline
- (0:25) Home Gym Setup Rules
- (9:20) HomeGymCon Update
- (12:31) Tornado Pivot Arms
- (15:15) Medusa Bar from Titan
- (16:35) Survey Results
- (22:57) Adam's Home Gym Tour
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Episode Outline
- (0:39) $10k and 200 Square Feet Builds
- (13:35) HGC Update
- (16:48) New Products
- (20:42) Survey Results
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Links
- Use code GGE to save at Gym Bro/Mayhem Fitness
- Get HGC Tix
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Introduction and Background
- (1:55) Starting as a Home Gym Owner
- (9:11) Flipping Equipment and Launching Mayhem Strength
- (18:54) Building the Mayhem Strength Brand
- (28:21) Evolution of Jim Bros and Mayhem Strength
- (42:46) James' Journey and the Importance of Education
- (43:26) The Growth of Mayhem Strength and Gym Bro Fitness
- (47:20) Challenges and Successes in the Fitness Industry
- (49:46) The Importance of Design and Innovation
- (50:32) Future Plans for Mayhem Strength and Gym Bro Fitness
- (1:08:02) James' Experience at HomeGymCon
- (1:12:31) Building the Best Gym Equipment Company: Mayhem Strength's Vision
- (1:13:23) Becoming the Go-To Resource: Gym Bro Fitness' Mission
- (1:16:14) Transparency, Honesty, and Value: Core Principles for Success
- (1:17:24) Customization, Education, and High-Quality Manufacturing: Keys to Success in the Fitness Industry
- (1:19:23) Long-Term Growth and Impact: Mayhem Strength and Gym Bro Fitness' Commitment
Takeaways
- James Rodriguez started his gym equipment business by buying a home gym package and refurbishing old equipment.
- He then started flipping equipment and eventually launched his own brand, Mayhem Strength.
- Initially, he was part-time in the business while still in the military, but after leaving the military, he dedicated more time to the business.
- Mayhem Strength aims to be a disruptor in the gym equipment industry by offering innovative and unique products. Mayhem Strength aims to be one of the best gym equipment companies in the world through innovative design, high-quality manufacturing, and excellent customer service.
- Gym Bro Fitness plans to be a comprehensive resource for commercial gym equipment, providing education and comparisons of different brands and products.
- Transparency, honesty, and providing value to customers are key principles for both companies.
- James Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of customization options, education, and high-quality manufacturing in the fitness industry.
- Mayhem Strength and Gym Bro Fitness are committed to long-term growth and making a positive impact in the fitness industry.
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- Rogue Rower
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Introduction
- (0:50) First Impressions of the Rogue Echo Rower
- (8:58) HomeGymCon Update
- (11:24) New Products: Aviron Fit Bike
- (12:53) New Products: Freak Athlete Hyper Pro
- (17:14) New Products: Kabuki Transformer X-Bar
- (20:22) Home Gym Tech Survey Results
- (25:30) Opinions on Rogue's New Product Releases in 2024
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- EP #1 with HAVAK
- HAVAK Website
- Get HGC 2025 Tix
DescriptionIn this conversation, Derek from HAVAK discusses his journey in the fitness industry and the evolution of HAVAK over the past decade. He shares how his passion for weightlifting and comic books inspired him to design his own exercise equipment. Derek also talks about the HAVAK Mass, a versatile trap bar that offers multiple loading positions and handles, and the importance of purpose-driven training. He emphasizes the need for authenticity and supporting original creators in the fitness community. In this conversation, Derak and Jake discuss the challenges and ethics of the fitness industry, particularly in relation to product design and intellectual property. They highlight the importance of giving credit where it's due and the negative impact of copying and stealing ideas. They also discuss the need for collaboration and support within the industry, as well as the challenges faced by small businesses and the importance of customer relationships. The conversation touches on the movie industry and the lessons that can be learned from films.
Outline
- (0:00)HAVAK Intro
- (9:16) The HAVAK Mass and Bridging the Gap
- (19:04) Gimmicks and Trends in the Fitness Industry
- (26:42)The Importance of Purpose and Supporting Creators
- (30:15) The Challenges of Innovation and the Home Gym Community
- (37:36) The Impact of Actions and Treating Others with Respect
- (40:27) Challenges and Ethics in the Fitness Industry
- (41:17) The Impact of Consumer Choices on Small Businesses
- (45:58) The Future of the Fitness Industry
- (46:58) Aligning Personal Values with Business Decisions
- (1:04:51) Movie Recommendations for Entertainment and Inspiration
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Episode Outline
- (0:30) Favorite 5 for Home Gym under $100
- (6:53) HomeGymCon Update
- (9:40) Rogue Rower
- (14:04) Other New Products
- (22:49) With cost in mind where are you buying a home gym?
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Links
- Check out GymPin
- HGC Tix
- Knurled News
Episode Outline
- (0:00)Introduction and Background
- (8:24) The Origin of GymPin and the Market for Weight Additions
- (15:32) Expanding the Product Line Based on Customer Feedback
- (25:18) Shipping Worldwide and Home Gym Scenes in Germany and the Middle East
- (27:36) The Difference Between UK and US Home Gyms: Space Constraints
- (29:18) Positive Collaborations and Partnerships
- (31:02) Establishing Manufacturing Hubs
- (32:54) Shipping to the US(35:54) The Role of Social Media
- (37:27) Future Plans for GymPin
- (41:01) Jake's Journey and Future Plans
- (44:03) Introducing the 'In Between Sets' Podcast
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- HGC Tix
- Galt House Room Block
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- YouTube Link
Episode Outline
- (1:07) 5 Products I've Upgraded to and Will Never Go Back
- (6:37) HomeGymCon Update
- (8:34) Who will be the most equipment supplier for home gym strength in 5 years?
- (12:17) PRx Visit Takeaways
- (21:01) New products from Rogue, Force USA, REP, and PRx
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PRx Founders and current President sit down with Kyle from Kaizen DIY Gym and Britton from Vendetta Strength & Athletics to discuss the Halo Arms fiasco. Take a listen and please let us know what you think!
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Summary
The conversation revolves around the planning and development of the Garage Gym Games, a hybrid competition for the home gym community. The participants discuss the event's goals, format, and potential challenges. They explore ideas such as video submissions, follower counts, and building a festival-like experience. The conversation also touches on the importance of differentiating the Garage Gym Games from other strength sports competitions. The conversation revolves around the planning and organization of the Garage Gym Games. The participants discuss various aspects, such as using clickbait to drive traffic, the importance of showcasing a diverse group of competitors, the need for a well-rounded competition, and the inclusion of running as a barrier to entry. They also touch on the idea of mystery events, the importance of keeping the competition low-skill and practical, and the potential for future growth and sponsorship opportunities. The conversation concludes with discussions on drug testing, the inclusion of non-garage gym owners, and the next steps for finalizing the competition details.
Outline
- (0:00 Introduction and Background
- (11:50) Goals and Purpose of the Garage Gym Games
- (23:09) Differentiating the Garage Gym Games from Other Competitions
- (26:51) Building Athlete Character and Community Engagement
- (28:12) Involving the Community in Athlete Selection
- (29:04) Conclusion and Next Steps
- (30:01) Showcasing Competitors' Strengths and Weaknesses
- (34:05) Creating a Well-Rounded Competition(35:22) Including Running as a Barrier of Entry
- (36:03) Keeping the Competition Low-Skill and Practical
- (46:39) Exploring Drug Testing and Inclusion of Non-Garage Gym Owners
- (59:35) Future Growth and Sponsorship Opportunities
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Links
- Knurled News
- HGC Tix
Outline
- (0:20) Products Bought but Not Really Used
- (5:49) Home Gym Con Update
- (9:17) Data on Single Column Trainers
- (12:20) Rogue x Darko
- (15:56) New Products from Various Brands
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LinksShop Bare Steel EquipmentGet HomeGymCon TixEpisode Outline(0:00) Introduction and Background(8:43) NFL?(17:07) Teaching Entrepreneurship and Discovering the Home Gym Market(20:05) The Founding of Bare Steel Equipment(28:59) The Name and Branding of Bearsteel Equipment(34:22) The First Year of Business(39:15) Expanding the Product Line(42:36) The Evolution of Bare Steel Equipment(45:58) Lessons Learned from Product Failures(51:20) The Financial Realities of Running a Business(53:13) Innovation and Constant Improvement(59:30) The Manufacturing Process and Overseas Sourcing
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Episode Outline
- (0:38) Collab Ideas
- (11:20) Survey Results - Plates, Racks, CTM or Adonis
- (17:25) Jake Updates
- (22:29) New products from REP, AbMat, Get RXd, HAVAK, Griffin
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OverviewThis group of teachers who also love building home gyms talk about what got them into teaching and why they decided to jump into the world of home gyms. It turns out, teaching skills like staying organized, thinking outside the box, and calming things down come in handy when you're running a side hustle. They also dish on the tough parts of being a teacher and how sometimes, one job just doesn't cut it. The discussion gets real about offering discounts and how different professions cater to different customers. Overall, it's a conversation about the ups and downs of having a side hustle on top of teaching full-time. They talk about giving great customer service, building a home gym on a teacher's budget, and how to find that work-life balance between teaching and running a business. They even share their tips to avoid getting burned out and keep their side hustles going strong. The chat wraps up with them talking about HomeGymCon and what's on the horizon for the event.
Contributors
- Shawn, founder of Bare Steel Equipment
- @LukesGarageGym
- @Porterphysed
- @gge_adam
Outline
- (0:00) Introduction and Discussion of Home Gym Community
- (9:39) Teaching Skills and Side Hustles
- (25:42) Financial Realities of Teaching and Side Hustles
- (27:44) Coaching Sports and Side Hustles
- (27:49) Choosing a Budget Power Rack
- (34:19) The Challenges of Offering Teacher Discount
- (43:13) Balancing a Side Hustle with a Full-Time Job
- (51:35) The Desire to Provide for Family and Pursue a Side Hustle
- (53:16) Grinding and Finding Humor
- (53:43) Strategies for Avoiding Burnout
- (54:41) Long-Term Thinking and Sustainability
- (58:51) Scheduling and Sticking to a Plan
- (01:03:45) The Growth and Future of HomeGymCon
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Episode Outline
- (1:05) Kabuki Issues Again
- (9:29) Is Rogue Back?
- (26:30) Collab Ideas?
- (37:05) Favorite item in your gym that nobody talks about
- (49:07) What can PRx do to get out of this hole?
Follow
- @flexmarksthespot
- @mwpig5
- @carps_gym
- @joey.echeverria
- @the_farr_outpost
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Episode Outline(0:39) Kaizen x Vendetta x PRx Discussion(30:13) Revived Coop(32:51) Major Fitness/Ritfit Products(46:06) Kabuki Re-Launch
Contributors @ashleytheamazing @NoFate247 @carps_gym @Porterphysed @manwhoparksingym
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Episode Outline
(0:41) The Dane
(4:22) Power Rack/Pulley System Idea
(6:32) Barbell Gyre
(8:18) Rogue Mace
(9:45) Pulley System Info
(20:20) Answer Questions
(24:22) Fringe Sport Midas Bar Review
(36:14) New Attachment Purchase
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Episode Outline
- (0:47) Award Winners
- (22:00) Other products that caught the eyes
- (28:05) Pulley system analysis
- (38:48) Other booths that deserve a shout-out
- (43:34) What will you do differently in 2025?
- (51:58) Other Highlights
Thank You to the Contributors
- @freedomfitnessequipment1
- @coachcarp76
- @flex.marks.the.spot
- @porter_physed
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Links
- BAMF Episode
- Get HGC Tickets
Episode Outline
- (1:46) HomeGymCon Update
- (6:15) Rogue Functional Trainers
- (17:41) Rogue vs. REP Rack Attached FT Options
- (19:41) Force USA C10
- (23:10) Calf Raise Options
- (29:12) Smith Machine Data
- (35:41) Jake's Wall Upgrade
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***Support by sending through Venmo: @shawn-richardson-BAMFHammer
Episode Outline
- (0:26) BAMF Storyline
- (2:36) Manufacturing Timeline
- (19:25) Current State
- (21:53) Why is $10k needed?
- (25:01) Will the new molds work?
- (28:16) How can people help?
Links
- Podcast 1
- Hammer Website
- Get HGC Tickets
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Links
- Use code GGE to save from Exponent Edge
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) Introduction
- (1:09) Building a Home Gym in a Confined Space
- (14:04) Product Development and Patents
- (36:38) Challenges of Pre-Orders and Customer Complaints
- (37:34) Pre-orders and Incentives
- (39:29) The Infinity Bench
- (46:40) The Infinity Arm
- (50:45) Unique Barbells
- (55:34) Calf Training with the Flex Wedge and Calf Cups
- (1:04:21) Partnerships in the Home Gym Community
- (1:07:07) Experiences at Home Gym Con
- (1:11:54) Future Plans
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Buy 2025 TIX
Episode Outline(0:00) Introduction & Storyline(19:45) Award Winners(22:40) Favorite Booths(37:41) Eye-Catching Products(49:24) Meeting Vendors(1:06:49) 2025 Off to Great Start
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Episode Outline(0:47) HGC Prize List(8:42) REP x PEPIN(14:31) Responding to Comments(21:36) Survey Results(24:09) Would You Rather?
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SummaryRobert Acuna Jr., the creator of the T-Bell, jumped on the podcast and shared his background in football and how his injuries led him to create the T-Bell.
With that, he discusses the development of the T-Bell prototype and the challenges he faced in selling the product, including difficulties in marketing and distribution. He also talks about a partnership with an influencer that boosted sales but eventually ended.
Robert explains the patent and trademark protection he obtained for the T-Bell, along with a trademark infringement issue and his hope to fight it in the future.
You can grab a T-Bell here.
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Episode Outline
- (0:47) New Vendors at HomeGymCon
- (3:30) Content Creators at HomeGymCon
- (5:38) Ares 2.0
- (9:52) Specialty Bar Levels of Interest
- (11:41) Adonis vs. Bulletproof Cable Isolator
- (17:14) Sound System or TV for Home Gym?
- (17:34) Basement vs. Garage Gym?
- (18:35) Full Rogue Gym or Full REP Gym?
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Episode Outline
- (0:56) Get rid of a bar
- (9:07) Where are you buying gym equipment?
- (20:38) Lawsuits
- (28:17) Upcoming product releases
- (38:30) Favorite content creators
Follow the Contributors
- Coach: @coachcarp76
- Chip: @figjam_exerciser
- Jason: @man_who_parks_in_gym
- Keith: @thenowhinecellar
- Eric: @eccles_basement_gym
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SummaryIn this episode, Adam and Jake give an update on HomeGymCon, including special guests, new vendors, and more.
They also discuss new product releases, such as the Exponent Edge Infinity Bench and the Adonis Cable Tower.
They also share the results of a survey on fitness fads, and Jake shares his experience at IHRSA.
Finally, Adam and Jake each share their top three under $100 items for a home gym.
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Join the Grip Comp
Episode Outline
- (0:45) Grip Strength Championships
- (22:51) New Products
- (25:32) Survey Results
- (28:27) Dumbbells if we had to do it again
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*Get your HGC Tickets
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Episode Outline
- (0:29) Clear Coat Benches
- (1:11) Home Gym Issues
- (10:36) Bar, Plates, Rack, and Bench for Under $2,500
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*HomeGymCon Tickets**
Episode Outline
- (0:28) HomeGymCon Update
- (1:52) Survey Results
- (6:20) STEPR Classic
- (8:47) First Rack Attachment if you had to do it again
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Episode Outline
- (0:35) HomeGymCon Update
- (4:41) 2024 Prediction Survey Results
- (9:09) Jake's 2024 Predictions
- (16:28) New Products
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Links
- Grab your HomeGymCon Tickets
- Body-Solid Website
- Garage Gym Radio
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Intro to Scott
- (1:38) Body-Solid 20 Years Ago & Change in Home Gym Industry
- (9:38) Body-Solid Product Lines
- (13:34) How does Body-Solid compare to REP, Titan, Fringe, etc
- (18:34) Fitness Re-Sellers on Amazon
- (20:28) Fitness Retail
- (25:50) International differences
- (31:33) What proportion of the market is "barbell lifters?"
- (40:25) Changes since COVID
- (45:11) Changes in Home Gym over next 10-20 years.
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Episode Outline(0:00) Introduction and Home Gym Con Update(5:45) 2023 Predictions Revisited(16:18) New Products in January(27:19) Adam's Top 3 2023 Products(26:10) Jake's Top 3 2023 Products
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Links
- Sign Up!
- HomeGymCon Website
IntroductionKurt and Andrew discuss the upcoming Strongman competition at HomeGymCon. They go over the events, equipment lineup, and prizes that will be available. Additionally, they mention the ticket pricing, referral program, and an additional training program offered to athletes.
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Introduction and Overview
- (0:52) Previous Year's Event and Changes
- (1:15) Event 1: Press Medley
- (3:21) Event 2: Strongman Deadlift
- (4:34) Event 3: Truck Pull
- (6:07) Event 4: Yoke and Frame Medley
- (7:01) Event 5: Sandbag Over Bar
- (10:04) Equipment Lineup and Spectator Experience
- (11:18) Prizes and Giveaways
- (16:52) Ticket Pricing and Referral Program
- (18:59) Additional Prize for Athletes
- (25:50) Final Thoughts and Invitation
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Episode Outline(2:53) Best Product Release of 2023(11:09) Current trend that won't continue(21:46) Company that will catch our attention in 2024(34:04) Xebex(44:22) Will Rogue impress us in 2024?(1:03:08) First major purchase after the essentials
Follow
- Garage Gym Life
- Garage Gym Competition
- @thenowhinecellar
- Freedom Fitness Equipment
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Links
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Check out HomeGymCon
- SledTrac 6000
- SledTrac 5000
- Plate Loaded All-in-One
- Selectorized All-in-One
Episode Outline
- (0:47) Bells of Steel All in Ones
- (2:48) SledTracs from Get RXd
- (4:48) 2024 Bench Data
- (9:04) Who will create the most innovative product for the home gym in 2024?
- (16:59) Partnerships recap and some we’d like to see
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Episode Outline(0:00) 1 Minute AMRAP(2:52) Introduction(3:42) Mammoth Belt Squat Update(6:30) USA-Made Equilizers from REP(10:41) The Vintage Gainz Story(21:29) Survey Results(27:52) What is your first major purchase for your home gym after the essentials?
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Check out HomeGymCon
Episode Outline
(0:00) Introduction
(0:42) Bells of Steel Leg Press Machines
(3:00) New from Bridge
(5:13) Survey Results
(8:59) Cardio Machine Choices
(15:32) Holiday Gift Ideas
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Episode Outline(0:00) Introduction(0:53) Rogue MG-4CN(3:40) Premium Apparel from REP(4:33) Non-Equipment Ideas for Home Gym Owners(11:32) Survey Results(22:29) Dream Specialty Barbell Lineup for your home gym?
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NIce Like Mike, Ashton (Freedom Fitness Equipment), Kurt (The Kurt Locker), Trevor (GORX Fitness), and Jake (GGE) discuss:
- (0:00) Intros & 1 Minute AMRAP with Nice Like Mike
- (8:39) Overrated/Underrated - Black Friday Deals
- (21:40) Overrated/Underrated - Titan Fitness
- (32:10) Nike getting into the gym equipment
- (43:29) Home Gym Marketplace update
- (57:16) 5/8 vs. 1 inch holes
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Episode Outline
- (0:28) 1 Minute AMRAP with Kurt
- (2:07) 1st Phorm Strongman Throwdown at HomeGymCon
- (10:43) Titan Series Adjustable Bench
- (12:26) Three new options from Kleva
- (14:33) Made in USA Belts
- (17:04) Survey Results
- (23:13) If you had to do it again today, which bench would you get for your home gym?
- (30:10) AMRAP Follow Up
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Episode Outline
- (0:30) HomeGymCon Update
- (1:34) SS4 from BOS
- (1:55) Arcadia Functional Trainer
- (3:48) Wall Mounted Athena
- (4:16) Wall-Mounted Fixed Rack Builder
- (5:06) Dialed Motion
- (6:54) 2 Product/Business Ideas
- (16:01) Survey Results
- (21:35) Worst purchases of all time
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Links
- Fringe Sport
- Crandall Fitness
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Intros
- (0:42) Nike releasing strength equipment
- (11:03) USA vs. Chinese Manufacturing
- (24:36) How have robotics improved to help create gym equipment?
- (26:38) Take on Amazon resellers without a brand behind it
- (50:32) Most exciting fitness trend
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*Check out the STEPR
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Dan’s Background
- (3:15) When did the idea of STEPR come about?
- (6:29) First “steps” to make it happen
- (15:29) Employees, while creating
- (19:47) First to buy
- (21:58) What’s needed to ensure success?
- (25:45) Benefits of stair climbing
- (28:20) Why hadn’t anyone done this before?
- (33:56) Current update of the STEPR?
- (40:10) How has the home gym industry changed over time?
- (45:01) How do American home gyms compare to the rest of the world?
- (46:57) Changes since COVID
- (49:04) Other business ideas?
- (51:39) Great vs. average equipment companies
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Episode Outline
- (0:29) HomeGymCon Update
- (2:10) Quickdraw Dumbbells
- (5:40) Rack Attachment Survey Results
- (9:50) Rogue Crocs
- (10:57) Product Ideas
- (22:04) Favorite Limited Edition Releases
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) Who are Derek and Cody?
- (1:59) Home Gym Stories
- (4:10) Inspiration for creating products
- (8:30) Guessing the Products
- (11:48) Inspiration from Coop's reviews, but why did you actually go for it?
- (13:00) Licensing advice
- (14:58) Advice around patents
- (19:59) Reaching out to companies about their product
- (28:43) Iterations
- (30:06) The other product
- (32:22) HomeGymCon idea & chat
50CalFtiness Links
- IG
- YouTube
- Derek's LinkedIn
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Episode Outline with Links:
- (0:49) HomeGymCon Update
- (2:04) Manticore
- (4:36) Dracula Pads
- (5:11) Body-Solid Rower Attachment for Home Gyms, Pulleys, Cable Machines
- (7:28) Survey Results
- (15:06) Where are you buying a power rack if you had to do it again?
- (21:01) Product Ideas
- (29:30) Favorite "home gym item" that is not "home gym equipment."
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Episode Outline
- (0:27) Introductions
- (3:36) The Birth of Hero Barbell
- (7:40) From concept to first sale
- (9:17) Evolution of main product
- (14:21) Other items for sale
- (15:55) vs. other companies that started out around COVID
- (19:42) Setbacks along the way
- (40:15) Favorite aspects of building this company
- (45:46) Advice for those creating some
Links
- Hero Barbell Website
- New Hero IG
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Episode Outline
- (0:25) Who is Brad?
- (1:10) Where did the idea come from?
- (4:04) 1st Steps in actually producing the product?
- (8:45) First Sale
- (11:28) How has the product evolved over time?
- (12:52) Is anyone else doing this?
- (13:26) What’s SwingSesh doing differently than others in the outdoor workout space?
- (16:08) How did you learn what was needed to do?
- (17:30) Key specs & dimensions
- (19:57) Advice for other equipment outdoors.
- (25:43) Benefits of working out around kids
- (32:29) Swingsesh Offerings
- (35:23) Risks when first getting started
- (38:46) Who buys these?
- (40:26) When did you think this might actually work?
- (44:34) HomeGymCon preview
*Check Out Swing Sesh
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Episode Outline
- (0:33) AbMat Innovation Station at HomeGymCon
- (5:00) What are product knockoffs doing to the home gym industry?
- (37:32) Affiliate strategy convo with Dylan
Follow the Roundtable
@nofate247
@the_kurtlocker
@garagegymlife
@thenowhinecellar
@tellam
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Episode Outline with Links
- (0:29) HomeGymCon Update
- (2:18) Tricep Pushdown from Kleva
- (2:37) REP rigs
- (3:27) Favorite products from September
- (4:38) Survey Results
- (10:36) Hidden Gems for Your Gym
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@NoFate247 , @TheKurtlocker , @flexmarksthespot all hopped on the roundtable to discuss:
- (0:41) Someone other than REP will have the best product releases over the next year?
- (4:16) The home gym community has peaked. It will not get much larger.
- (8:55) Product knockoffs are happening all around us. Why do some upset the home gym community while most get no attention?
- (14:58) What is the worst part of being a content creator?
- (26:24) What product have you been using a lot lately that more people should know about?
- (30:38) What product is #1 on your wish list?
Follow the Roundtable: Nofate247: https://www.youtube.com/@NoFate247TheKurtlocker: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKurtlockerFlexmarksthespot: https://www.youtube.com/@flexmarksthespot
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Episode Outline with Links:
- (1:57) Surplus Strength Rack Rollers (use code GGE to save)
- (3:10) Strength Co Bumper Plates
- (3:58) Camo Bumpers
- (4:40) Titan Series Flat Bench
- (5:28) Survey Results
- (16:25) AI Product Ideas
- (23:31) Adam & Jake’s Top 5 Items used in a home gym that isn’t an “essential.”
*link to youtube: https://youtu.be/807UeNXyRmA
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Episode Outline with Links
- (1:00) Product Idea Follow Up
- (3:28) PCD
- (6:16) New REP Bars
- (7:32) Kleva Cable Attachments
- (8:50) Belt Squat Attachment
- (9:56) Long Lever Arms for The Isolator
- (10:32) Fifth Generation KBOX
- (10:54) Survey Results
- (17:08) Business Ideas
- (27:09) Jake’s Wish List
- (31:31) Adam’s Wish List
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Episode Outline
- (0:26) Saxon Grips Story
- (8:12) What do you all think about Eleiko creating their own version of the AbMat and Split Squat Pad?
- (20:40) What product have you been using a lot lately that more people should know about?
- (31:57) Thoughts on equipment from Bulletproof Fitness?
- (44:30) Let’s say you were all going to HomeGymCon. What is the number one item you would want to see and try out in person?
Follow the Contributors
- Coach: @coachcarp76
- Chip: @figjam_exerciser
- Jason: @man_who_parks_in_gym
- Keith: @thenowhinecellar
- Eric: @eccles_basement_gym
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Episode Outline
- (0:30) HomeGymCon Update
- (2:45) Rogue Pack Sled
- (3:13) The Xebex Air Bike 1000 Eco
- (3:46) The Xebex FreeRun Motorized Treadmill
- (4:30) Bulletproof Isolator Knurled Knobs via JD Gym Equipped
- (5:21) Adjustable 1" Pull-Up Bar from Surplus Strength
- (6:38) Profile® PRO Folding Full Cage via PRx
- (7:27) Combo Rack 1000 from Get RXd:
- (8:03) Survey Results
- (14:25) Product Ideas
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Links:
- Follow @porter_physed
- Plate Loaded Cable Tower
- Selectorized Tower
Episode Outline
- (0:39) Who is Matthew?
- (1:24) Home Gym Origins
- (3:15) First DIY Project
- (5:57) Favorite DIY Projects Outside of BOS Cable Tower
- (7:38) Favorite Equipment Purchases
- (9:15) Purchase Regrets
- (10:45) Bells of Steel Cable Tower Story
- (19:59) Amount of Time
- (20:55) Wife's Thoughts
- (21:29) Start Selling
- (24:07) Items for Sale
- (25:35) Next Up!
- (28:18) Current Workshop
- (30:04) Failed/Unfinished Ideas
- (32:33) Future Plans
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Links
- Shop Flywheels
- Follow Rafael on IG
- Subscribe to Knurled News
Episode Outline
- (0:31) Who is Rafael & Exxentric?
- (2:42) Survey Data
- (8:59) What is flywheel training?
- (11:38) What does eccentric mean?
- (14:13) Who were the first people to catch on to flywheel training?
- (18:30) Types of flywheel equipment on the market?
- (22:00) How can flywheel training help improve my power and speed?
- (24:15) How do you track improvement over time?
- (25:36) Flywheel training as injury recover and prevention
- (27:48) Common mistakes people make
- (28:47) General tips to make sure you get the most out of flywheel training.
- (30:08) How long does it usually take for someone to get the hang of flywheel training?
- (31:07) The future of tech with flywheel training
- (32:37) Future of flywheel training in general
- (44:36) Why should someone go with Exxentric vs. other brands on the market?
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Episode Outline with Links:
- (0:34) HomeGymCon Update
- (3:23) BOS Ski Trainer and Rower
- (4:00) Stealth Air Bike
- (4:48) SQUATMAX-MD by Titan
- (8:02) Giant SSB
- (8:34) Helix Adjustable Dumbbells from Clench
- (9:11) Wheelbarrow Sled from Freak Athlete
- (9:35) Dual Universal Pulley System Setup
- (14:46) Adam Upgraded his Rack
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Links
- Standalone SQUATMAX
- Rack Attached SQUATMAX
- Podcast #1 with Brian
Episode Outline
- (0:46) Intro
- (3:15) Why the SQUATMAX-MD is different than all other belt squats out there?
- (9:17) The SQUATMAX history & how the Titan deal came into place.
- (19:32) Who reached out first?
- (20:59) Pro Model
- (24:42) Lever arm belt squats are junk?
- (27:20) Community feedback so far
- (30:14) Other items in the works
- (34:14) HomeGymCon
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Podcast Outline
(0:57) Saxon Grips
(2:36) MAGPEG Band Pegs
(3:04) New Stubby AXLE Barbell
(3:35) Jay-M from Oak Club
(4:16) Blue Falcon Training Sled
(4:24) Build Limitless® Ripcord
(5:12) The Infinity Arm from Exponent Edge
(6:23)Survey Results
(9:00) Product Ideas
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*Banners, T-Shirts & HGC Tickets
*Subscribe to Knurled News
Episode Outline
- (0:53) HomeGymCon Update
- (4:19) Floor Press Pad
- (4:51) Kaizen Rack Spacers (GGE10 to save)
- (5:04) Solo Stand Deluxe
- (7:17) Magnetic Clamp Collars
- (7:37) Holey Bar
- (8:21) The Dock
- (10:14) Survey Results
- (13:23) Product Idea
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Outline with Links:
- (1:04) HomeGymCon Update
- (1:55) Zercher Pad
- (3:13) Thresher Pad
- (3:47) Adroit Landmine 2.0
- (6:05) Survey Results
- (7:32) Product Idea
- (9:53) Bells of Steel Plate Loaded Cable Tower
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@NoFate247 , @TheKurtlocker , @flexmarksthespot all hopped on the roundtable to discuss:
(0:30) What’s the most disappointing product you’ve purchased or been sent for your home gym? (6:55) You witnessed Titan comment on a REP post this week that got deleted this week. Can you explain what you saw and your thoughts on it? (11:00) Strongman Throwdown at HomeGymCon (17:35) Rogue or REP if you could only have one? (18:45) #1 item on wish list
Follow the Roundtable: Nofate247: https://www.youtube.com/@NoFate247 TheKurtlocker: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKurtlocker Flexmarksthespot: https://www.youtube.com/@flexmarksthespot
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Outline with links:
- (0:49) HomeGymCon Update
- (3:19) Mammoth Belt Squat
- (4:17) New Bars from Titan
- (4:51) Updated Evo Jack
- (5:21) Build Limitless Axis Pad
- (6:49) New from Havak
- (7:58) Survey Results
- (9:38) Product Idea
- (11:27) The Best Kettlebell for Most People
- (15:19) Did I keep my Powerblocks or Nuobells?
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Outline
- (0:11) Best product release of 2023
- (2:07) NoFate247: Best and worst video you have ever made for YouTube?
- (4:41) Flex: What is something you own that doesn’t get enough attention in the home gym scene? AND what’s a product you own that gets too much?
- (7:48) Gluck: What was your favorite product you’ve ever reviewed? How about least favorite?
- (10:33) What are your thoughts on Pillar4 buying Barbend?
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Outline with links:
- (0:59) Home Gym History Shout Out
- (2:49) HomeGymCon Update
- (4:15) Moby Dick Power Bar
- (4:51) Roolox Collars
- (5:21) New REP Bars
- (7:08) 29mm TPB
- (8:02) Survey Results
- (12:34) Jake's favorite addition to the home gym in the past year
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Links
- The Bench
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- 2024 HGC
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Why is Crandall Fitness still going strong after forming in 2020, unlike so many others that began around the same time? Shaun Crandall jumped on the podcast to discuss this, his other job, his home gym of 20 years in the making, the challenges of running this type of business, and so much more.
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Episode Outline
- (0:47) HomeGymCon Recap
- (2:53) Items brought to HomeGymCon
- (18:50) Staying friendly in the same market
- (23:09) Other impressive products at HomeGymCon
- (28:46) Future products?
- (37:34) Hopes for 2024 HomeGymCon
Participants include:
Host: @vintageweightspgh
Dylan Tellam, AbMat
Steve Kleva, Kleva Built
Patryk Bielawski, Bridge Built
Jason Campbell, Surplus Strength
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Outline with Links:
- (1:00) Podcast T-Shirts
- (1:38) HomeGymCon Update
- (3:26) Wide Body Bench
- (4:45) Survey Results
- (9:11) Random Questions
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Outline with Links:
- (0:51) 2024 HomeGymCon Update
- (2:27) Unlimited Racks from Fringe
- (2:45) Hydra Sliding Lever Arms from Bells of Steel
- (3:08) Hydra Leg Curl/Extension
- (4:14) Isolator Stand
- (5:49) Survey Results
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Jake, Adam, Kyle, Rob, and Kurt summarize the inaugural HomeGymCon.
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On the podcast, Chris Mosely, the creator of Mutant Metals, made an appearance once more to share about his recent partnership with Rogue, his vision for the future, give a tour of his impressive warehouse, and more.
He states the best way to support what he's doing right now is to purchase the UDA through Rogue.
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Outline with Links:
- (0:59) 2024 HomeGymCon Update
- (3:19) REP FT 3000 2.0
- (4:07) Nemesis Single Stack
- (5:10) Rhino Mag Pins
- (6:10) Appalachian Bar
- (7:13) Survey Results
- (9:54) Product Idea
*Buy HomeGymCon Tickets Here (Buy before 5/3 to get a free t-shirt).
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Episode Outline
- 1:01 Support our Sponsor 1st Phorm
- 1:37 HomeGymCon Update
- 3:13 Bells of Steel Plate Loaded Lat/Low Row
- 4:57 Force USA Compact Leg Press x Hack Squat
- 6:02 Specialty Bar Survey Results
- 9:25 Product Idea
Grab a t-shirt
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) Background on Dave and the beginning of the Inertia Wave
- (4:42) Why the Inertia Wave?
- (10:54) Prototypes
- (21:50) Athletes/Celebrities using
- (25:58) I think this is going to work?
- (30:07) Social media
- (33:33) The future
- (38:59) Why are most people not in shape?
- (45:16) Shark Tank Experience
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Use code PODCAST to save - Learn More
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Episode Outline & Links
- (1:21) HomeGymCon Update (use code podcast to save)
- (3:27) BlackWing
- (4:54) Stealth Spotters
- (5:53) Plate Loaded FT from Bells Teased
- (6:41) Marrs Bar 2.0
- (7:43) Arnold Edition Rogue Deep Dish Plates
- (8:35) Strength Co x Surplus Rack?
- (9:43) Survey Results
- (16:35) Kabuki Shipping Issues
- (18:06) Product Idea
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) Background on Shawn
- (0:51) Creating the BAMF Hammer
- (6:49) Acting
- (8:58) First sales
- (17:11) The house burned down
- (28:40) Where is the BAMF Hammer Business?
- (34:25) Best online comments
- (41:30) Similar products
- (45:52) Favorite part of the BAMF journey
Additional Links
- BAMF HAMMER website
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:56) HomeGymCon Update
- (2:42) Rogue/Woodway Curve Treadmill
- (3:34) Rogue Monster Pritchett Pad
- (4:49) 1000 Series Safety Straps from REP
- (8:18) Survey Results
- (16:05) Product Idea
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Episode Outline
- (0:17) Getting into the fitness industry
- (5:11) The first product
- (11:39) Gimmicks
- (16:33) Reviewers
- (22:09) "We're not putting anyone on the moon here?"
- (26:05) Small company with a good product scenario
- (30:10) Best ways for small and large companies to collaborate
- (35:42) Patents
- (43:28) How the Kabuki collab went down
- (42:28) Why Derek is still dedicated to this industry.
Additional Links
- HAVAK Website
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (1:23) HomeGymCon Update
- (2:53) Mutant Metals/Rogue Update
- (4:05) Pivot Pad
- (5:20) Bells of Steel Plate Loaded Lat Pulldown
- (6:42) REP AB 5200 2.0
- (9:03) Aegis & Zero Gap
- (9:57) Survey Results - Rack Data, Bench Attachments, Dumbbell Preference
- (16:11) Rack Attached Power Tower
Links
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) Riccardo Intro
- (3:23) Armlifting USA
- (4:07) What is Armlifting?
- (6:36) What's it take to be the best in the world?
- (7:35) A typical competition
- (9:29) History of Armlifting
- (13:56) Geographic overview
- (17:52) Riccardo's training routine
- (22:46) Typical Armlifting training
- (24:27) The Super Series
- (31:04) What makes a good competitor?
- (34:46) Who and why should more people consider Armlifting?
- (38:08) Best equipment to get going from home gym?
- (42:19) The future of Armlifting
Additional Links
- Armlifting USA website
- Riccardo on IG
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) The Reason for Barefoot Shoes
- (8:33) How did we get here with shoes?
- (12:00) Transitioning to barefoot shoes
- (15:32) How did Evan get into this?
- (21:39) Barefoot shoes today
- (22:48) Step one of founding Tolos
- (25:07) How is Tolos different?
- (28:10) Most difficult part of starting
- (32:20) Going all in
- (39:28) Future
Additional Links
- Use code GGE to save on Tolos Shoes
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:17) Who is Preston?
- (2:20) Who should start a business like this?
- (4:42) Pros of this type of work
- (6:03) Cons
- (8:06) First step & other tips to start
- (13:15) Redistribution agreements
- (14:18) Naming your business
- (16:30) Variety of jobs
- (22:30) Ordering process
- (24:31) Mistakes to avoid
- (31:55) Are certifications needed?
- (34:04) Final tips
Other Links:
- First Podcast with Preston
- Lonestar Gym Builders
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:57) Our Arnold Booth
- (2:51) Rogue Monster Velocidor
- (4:17) Community Feedback
- (10:15) Manta Ray Adjustable Bench
- (11:29) Force USA G3 Update
- (14:43) Bulletproof Fitness
- (18:32) Which One?
- (23:33) Product Ideas
Links
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:46) Genesis Jack Evo
- (3:08) Rogue Hybrid Power Bar
- (5:45) Kabuki Transformer Bar by Rogue
- (7:22) Survey Results
- (15:26) Multi-Grip Attachment for Smith Machine
Links
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:26) best product released in 2022
- (3:39) Biggest disappointments
- (8:13) #1 on home gym wish list
- (18:36) Biggest problem not solved for home gym owners yet
- (32:18) Roundtable asks Jake some questions
Follow the Contributors
- Chip: @figjam_exerciser
- Jason: @man_who_parks_in_gym
- Keith: @thenowhinecellar
- Eric: @eccles_basement_gym
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) Nate Intro
- (3:01) The Birth of Executive Fit LLC
- (10:59) The Companies Evolution
- (16:49) Current Offerings
- (19:40) A Day in the Life
- (23:15) Typical Customers
- (26:35) Improvement Over Time
- (33:11) Popular Products
- (33:58) Why is Nobody Else Doing This?
- (39:49) Next Steps
Additional Links
- Executive Fit LLC Website
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
- Garage Gym Radio
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Episode Outline
- (1:02) HomGymCon Update
- (2:20) New Products
- (5:41) Survey Results
- (10:08) 5 Products Jake Would Like to See
Links
- Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
- (0:58) HomeGymCon Update
- (3:31) Product Teasers
- (7:23) Survey Results
- (15:00) Product Idea
Links
- HomeGymCon Equipment
- Use code podcast to HomeGymCon
- Discord Channel
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Nick Gills aka @homegymhangout came on the podcast to chat.
- (0:24) Nick's Intro
- (1:35) Starting a Home Gym
- (4:29) Home Gym Evolution
- (13:32) The FT-1 Story
- (24:32) Dogs
- (27:10) Other Projects & More Home Gym Advice
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Guests include:
- @nofate247
- @the_kurtlocker
- @vintageweightspgh
- @flexmarksthespot
Episode Outline
- (0:34) T/F REP Won 2022.
- (4:17) T/F Titan will impress us with new equipment releases this year.
- (11:04) What was your favorite piece of new equipment you got your hands on in 2022?
- (15:17) What equipment manufacturer will make some noise in 2023?
- (28:36) Outside of what you mentioned in the previous question, make a prediction for the home gym industry in 2023.
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Episode Outline
- (0:55) HomeGymCon Update
- (6:30) Product Idea
- (10:56) New Products
- (14:24) Survey Results
Links
- HomeGymCon Equipment
- Use code podcast to HomeGymCon
- Discord Channel
- Made in Country Analysis
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Episode Outline
- (0:21) Isaac's Background
- (5:23) Ancore Origin Story
- (19:58) V1 and First Sale
- (23:13) 2020's Impact
- (30:40) Facilities Utilizing ANCORE
- (33:24) Difficult Selling Points to Home Gym
- (43:44) Different Cable Options & Technology
- (48:15) Current Home Gym Market
- (52:30) Working with the Pros
- (60:20) This Route vs. Medical Field
Additional Links
- Use codeANCOREGGE to save 10% off any ANCORE until 4/23
- ANCORE on IG
- Garage Gym Radio Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
- Garage Gym Radio
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Links
- HomeGymCon Website (use code podcast to save)
- Discord Channel
- 2022 Sunday Survey Results Summary
Episode Outline
- (0:48) HomeGymCon Update
- (4:21) Product Idea: Other Magnetized Options
- (9:01) New Products
- (19:35) Survey Results
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Outline:
- (0:51) Product Idea #1
- (4:10) Product Idea #2
- (8:43) Top 5 Insights of 2022
- (13:37) Survey Results (2023 Predictions
- (25:58) Our Own Predictions
Links:
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
- Discord Channel
- 2022 Sunday Survey Results Summary
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This is our 2022 yearly wrap-up of survey results. We’ve taken the most “relevant” pieces of data and summarized them into one blog post/podcast episode.
- (2:43) Who is Answering These Questions?
- (7:49) Habits/Other Respondent Info
- (12:37) Issues that Home Gym Owners Face
- (13:29) Equipment Owned
- (16:24) What is the Space Being Used?
- (20:27) Barbell Data
- (27:00) Rack and Attachment Data
- (31:48) Bench Data
- (34:24) Additional Equipment Preferences
- (38:17) Have you Heard of these Companies?
- (41:53) Other Interesting Survey Results
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Links
Blog with product descriptions
Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Discord Channel
All 2022 Survey Results
Episode Outline
In this episode, Jake breaks down his top 25 items released in 2022.
(0:41) Disclaimers/Information Considered for List
(3:48) 21-25
(8:31) 17-20
(12:40) 14-16
(15:37) 6-13
(23:03) Top 5
(27:20) Final Thoughts
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Episode Outline
- (0:00) More background info about David
- (1:32) Coaching others
- (2:36) What is Stix and Stone?
- (5:16) The creation of Stix and Stone
- (8:00) The first few months
- (12:22) How much does it cost?
- (14:39) This is going to work
- (16:29) After 2020
- (19:00) Building Strongman stuff
- (25:54) The Strongman Community
- (32:48) Strongman's evolution
- (34:10) Strongman in 5 years
- (41:40) The most popular products
- (43:20) Body Tempering Roller
- (46:29) Stix and Stone Future
- (48:37) Working in this industry
Links
- Stix and Stone Website
- Garage Gym Radio Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
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Links
- Fringe Sport
- Garage Gym Radio Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Who is Peter Keller?
- (2:45) Fringe Sport's Differentiator
- (8:43) Strength for Smarties
- (12:55) Starting Fringe Sport
- (17:12) First Product Sold
- (20:04) Making It
- (24:32) Garage Gym Revolution
- (36:22) Fringe's Evolution
- (41:26) The Pandemic
- (44:42) Crazy Email Story
- (56:31) Favorite Product is the 10 Pound Bumpers
- (57:25) Bumper Plate Destruction
- (1:05:02) Mistakes
- (1:13:01) Continuing the Garage Gym Revolution
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Links:
Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Discord Channel
All 2022 Survey Results
Episode Outline:
(0:53) Next Week, We Need Your Help
(2:33) Product Idea
(10:02) MODBAR Cable Attachment
(12:05) Anker 3 from Torque
(13:33) "Yay" or "Nay"
(20:34) Survey Results
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Episode Outline
- (0:40) How long have you been a home gym owner?
- (13:44) Do you have a membership to another gym?
- (17:10) What kind of workouts is your home gym best equipped for?
- (24:20) What best describes your work-life?
- (28:08) Activity on Social Media
- (34:10) GGC Interest & Participation
- (40:29) HomeGymCon Interest
- (44:18) How many hours a day is your home gym occupied/used for a workout?
- (48:37) How is your home gym utilized when you aren't working out?
- (52:13) What level of interest do you have in starting a side hustle/business out of your home gym?
- (59:57) If you were traveling and had a choice to work out at a commercial gym or at someone's home gym, which would you choose?
- (1:06:15) What benefit to running a home gym business/microgym would you (or do you) find most appealing?
- (1:15:20) What would be the most helpful tool for running a home gym business/microgym?
Websites to Check Out
Gorx Fitness
Garage Gym Life
Garage Gym Competition
Garage Gym Lab
Garage Gym Experiment
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Links
American Barbell
Garage Gym Radio Discord Channel
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Episode Outline
(0:00) Who is Phil, and when did he first get into this industry?
(3:13) Beginning of Career Timeline
(7:19) Getting Acquired by Life Fitness
(21:21) Solving the bearing bar issue
(28:44) American Barbell & Home Gym Market
(45:55) More barbell issues
(48:57) Spline dumbbell handles
(51:08) High Tensile Bars...
(51:51) Others producing good equipment?
(58:16) 45 years later...
(1:01:22) What's next for American Barbell?
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Links:
Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Discord Channel
All 2022 Survey Results
Clydesdale Yoke
Stepr
Episode Outline:
(1:04) Spotify Wrapped Results
(4:28) Ceiling Height is an issue for many
(7:58) Overrated/Underrated
(16:40) New Products
(23:25) Product Idea
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Links:
Speed Pins: http://bit.ly/3isn5NS
Barbell Stable: http://bit.ly/3isn5NS
Ski Trainer: http://bit.ly/3isn5NS
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Discord Channel
All 2022 Survey Results
Episode Outline:
(0:47) Surplus Strength Speed Pins
(2:35) Bridge Barbell Stable
(4:52) Updated Xebex Ski Trainer
(5:54) Home Gym Issues Survey Results
(16:56) Chase's Dilemna
(22:48) Product Idea
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Links
- Breathbelt.com
- Landmine Grip
- Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Episode Outline
- (0:24) Who is Jesse?
- (2:59) Why didn't you just listen to the doctor?
- (4:18) College Football and the NFL
- (7:23) Life after the NFL
- (9:28) The Breath Belt
- (16:51) Why does the average person need something like The BREATH BELT
- (22:17) The first 100 sales of the belt
- (25:43) The Landmine Grip Birth Story
- (36:10) Internet haters on the Landmine Grip
- (41:27) Other inventors in the space helping
- (48:39) What's next?
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Links
- AbMat Website (use code GGE10 to save)
- Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Episode Outline
- (0:00) Who is Dylan?
- (0:41) Products Released in 2023
- (36:36) Rest of the year
- (37:19) Since making it public that you are here to work with inventors, how much outreach have you gotten since?
- (46:17) 2023 Predictions
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Links:
- REP Open Trap Bar
- Giant Open Trap Bar
- Kabuki Open Trap Bar
- G20 Pro
- Kaizen Jammer Arm Adapters
- Current Sales
Episode Outline:
- (1:18) Open Trap Bar Breakdown
- (8:13) More Survey Results
- (18:45) Kaizen Jammer Arm Adapters
- (20:45) G20 Pro
- (22:15) Black Friday 2022
- (28:22) Podcasts to check out
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Links:
- Pete's Website
- Nautilus Glute Drive
- Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Episode Outline:
- (0:00) Who is Pete?
- (1:26) 1st Invention
- (7:13) Next Product (Rip Trainer)
- (22:52) Back to Step One of the First Invention
- (31:54) Sacrifices Made During Entrepreneurship
- (37:47) Nautilus Glute Drive Story
- (49:51) What's It Take to "Make It" as an Inventor?
- (57:06) Product Failures
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Links:
- Mutant Metals Website
- MM IG
- Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Episode Outline:
- (0:00) Who is Chris Mosley?
- (7:01) The Dip Attachment
- (12:05) Going All In
- (18:15) Second Product
- (22:09) What Does Mutant Metals Sell?
- (26:25) Difficulties Running this Business Today
- (29:03) In 5 Years
- (31:48) Typical Day
- (32:47) Current Lead Time
- (36:47) Similar Products That Come to the Market
- (39:28) Why is it so Expensive?
- (44:59) Advice for Others Who Want to do Something Similar
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Links
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
- Discord Channel
- All 2022 Survey Results
Episode Outline
- (0:53) New Products including RooBoxes, Landmine Grip, and More
- (5:20) Survey Results like who will be the most popular equipment supplier for home gym strength in 5 years?
- (17:45) Product Idea - Single Vertical Barbell Holder (Standalone)
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Links:
- christopherduffin.com
- Shop Kabuki
Episode Outline:
- (0:20) Homeless in the Wilderness
- (2:18) Start of Training
- (3:13) Work Before Kabuki
- (5:42) Basement Gym
- (9:39) All in on Kabuki
- (16:48) Value of Specialty Bars
- (20:11) First Kabuki Product
- (23:24) First Product Releases vs. Now
- (29:20) "Made It" Moment
- (31:49) Current Role & Kabuki in 5 Years
- (38:47) Product Most Proud Of
- (39:38) Product Mistakes
- (42:41) Cheaper Specialty Bars Flooding the Market
- (45:29) Eleiko Lawsuit
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Episode Outline
- (0:10) Who is Jeff?
- (1:10) Primal Armor
- (6:19) The Podcast
- (14:47) Jeff's Home Gym
- (18:39) Workout Routine
- (20:19) What advice would you give to others who are looking to get the most out of their home gym workouts?
- (22:45) What advice would you give to new parents to try to stay active?
- (24:47) Why Should Everyone Stretch More
- (25:54) What’s the best way to conquer sugar cravings?
Links:
- Donate to Primal Armor
- Primal Armor Website
- Primal Armor Instagram
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Links
- Connect with GORX Fitness
- Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
- All 2022 Survey Results
Episode Outline
- (1:33) Custom Work & Black Friday Survey Results
- (4:57) Home Gym Business Survey Results
- (33:25) Items 7-12 of home gym build-out
- (43:02) Product Idea - Height Adjustable Jammer Arms
- (52:34) HomeGymCon Update
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Links
- Upgraded Pulleys Seated Bench
- Discord Channel
- Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
- All 2022 Survey Results
Episode Outline
- (0:56) HomeGymCon Updates
- (4:00) New Products
- (7:46) Survey Results
- (20:32) Product Idea
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Links
Coffin Bench IG
Discord Channel
Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon
Episode Outline
- (0:16) Who is Matt Jaskier?
- (1:15) Fitness Fusion 247
- (3:50) The Coffin Bench
- (28:16) Benefit of this Type of Bench
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Links:
Discord Channel
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Episode Outline:
- (0:57) A Few Quick Announcements
- (2:21) New Products
- (7:12) Survey Results
- (16:30) Titan AMA Highlights
- (24:59) Product Idea
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Jake chats with the Founders of GORX Fitness about:
- (0:27) Quick Intros
- (3:12) The Origin Story of GORX Fitness
- (9:19) What does the app do?
- (13:19) Primary GORX Audience
- (17:14) What are Micro Gyms?
- (25:30) Tax Write-Offs?
- (29:47) How can GORX help?
- (33:49) Other Companies that Have Attempted Something Similar
- (37:57) Next Steps for App
- (42:47) The Micro Gym Movement
- (51:26) Alpha Testers Wanted
Learn More about GORX Fitness at https://www.gorxfitness.com/
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On this episode, Jake and Adam discuss:
- (0:44) HomeGymCon Update
- (7:30) New Products
- (12:17) Survey Results
- (16:31) Product Idea
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We brought the group back from Home Gym Roundtable #7 and added a few more to discuss...
- (0:55) T/F: I miss going to a commercial gym
- (8:20) T/F: My gym costs more than my vehicle
- (14:26) T/F: Specialty Barbells are overrated
- (17:45) What’s a product that needs to be invented?
- (23:54) What’s a product you’d like to add to your home gym by the end of the year?
- (50:55) Who will be the biggest threat to Rogue, REP, and Titan in 5 years?
Follow the Contributors:
- Chip: @figjam_exerciser
- Jason: @man_who_parks_in_gym
- Keith: @thenowhinecellar
- Eric: @eccles_basement_gym
- Mattie: @themusclewizard
- Eric: @coachcarp76
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We are taking a slightly different approach to this weekly episode by discussing recent product releases, those survey results and a few more topics.
- (1:01) New Products
- (6:12) Survey Results
- (17:20) First 6 Items to buy for a Home Gym (several different options)
- (27:03) Product Idea
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In the final episode for the third quarter we discuss the communities level of interest in the new products released and then play 5 of the top clips for the quarter.
- (0:45) Q3 New Product Releases
- (13:35) Creation of the Squatmax MD
- (28:29) I Trust Titan Fitness
- (52:39) Birth of the Marrs Bar
- (1:04:12) The Status of Gym Equipment
- (1:12:13) Best Ways to Find a Good Deal on the Used Marketplace
View All Survey Results
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Greg the founder of XII:XI Fitness discusses starting the business, ending the business, and a lot of the in-between.
- (0:00) When and why did you decide to start XII:XI Fitness?
- (1:37) First Project
- (2:20) When did it become a business?
- (2:55) First Product
- (6:20) 2020
- (7:42) More Products
- (11:55) Creation to Fulfillment
- (16:12) Product Progression & Ideas for Products
- (20:39) Shutting Down Shop
- (23:20) Primary Reasons for Dropoff?
- (25:11) A Product That Didn't Take Off
- (26:49) Product That Sold Better than Expected
- (27:54) Favorite Product
- (29:30) Current State of the Exit
- (31:17) Do You See Yourself Getting Back Into it?
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Jason is the Founder of Surplus Strength and inventor of the Universal Pulley System. He's a Tennessee native, personal trainer, veteran, and is definitely living a "Life of Surplus." Within this chat, we discuss:
- (0:25) What is Surplus Strength?
- (2:19) Who is Jason outside of Surplus Strength?
- (4:37) The Birth of Surplus Strength
- (18:56) Life After Pre-Sales
- (22:53) Current Offerings
- (30:22) Was this the Vision All Along?
- (32:44) Day to Day These Days
- (35:16) Favorite Part of the Industry
- (38:17) Who should consider the UPS vs. who should not?
- (40:34) Inspiration from those in the Industry
- (46:31) The Next Phase of Business
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We chat Specialty Bar data this week...
- (0:40) Level of Interest with Comparisons to Last Time
- (4:23) Is the Camber Worth Additional $$ for Multi-Grip Bars
- (6:12) Which REP Bar Release Interests You Most?
- (8:51) Which Trap Bar Style Interests You Most?
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We cover a ton of different topics with Mattie AKA @themusclewizard:
- (0:36) 1 Minute AMRAP
- (1:56) The Username
- (3:00) When and Why did you start a home gym?
- (3:30) The Evolution of Mattie's Home Gym
- (8:04) 1,000 lbs on a Titan Hex Bar
- (9:43) Circle City Weights
- (10:47) Primary Pieces of Equipment
- (14:15) Mistakes
- (16:35) Home Gym Hacks
- (22:41) Weight Loss Journey
- (29:04) Online Programming & Nutrition
- (33:31) BJJ
- (38:03) Current Injuries
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Last week’s Sunday Survey took 19 companies from the most recent “Have You Heard of these Companies Survey” and asked if you owned anything from them. @themusclewizard served as our guest analyst.
- (0:51) Survey Explanation and Results
- (3:10) Surprises?
- (4:29) Largest Risers
- (6:26) Only One Company is Down
- (6:42) vs. "Have You Heard of Survey"
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Everyone on this episode is creating new products for those with home gyms. We discuss if prices are going to keep going up, how the market has changed over the past year, threats to their businesses, and more.
Participants include:
- Mike Reed, Micro Gainz
- Dylan Tellam, AbMat
- Steve Kleva, Kleva Built
- Patryk Bielawski, Bridge Built
- Jason Campbell, Surplus Strength
Show Notes:
- (0:52) What’s the status of gym equipment prices? Will they continue to rise, fall, or stay the same?
- (8:47) How much does Amazon take as a cut?
- (12:05) How does the home gym market compare to what it was one year ago?
- (27:25) What’s the most difficult part of inventing a new product these days?
- (37:14) What’s the biggest threat to gym equipment suppliers today?
- (49:24) What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own fitness equipment company?
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Rob, Jay, and Ashton answer a number of questions about their experiences buying/selling gym equipment on the used marketplace.
- (0:18) How has the used market changed since 2020?
- (4:41) What’s the best deal you’ve ever scored on the used marketplace?
- (12:14) What are the best items most should be looking for on the used marketplace? And, what should people just buy new?
- (17:57) Which platforms have you had the most success with?
- (26:56) What are the best ways to snag a deal?
- (35:21) How do you see the used marketplace trending over the next 12 months or so?
- (40:28) Sketchy scenarios?
- (47:39) Mistakes when selling?
Follow our Guests:
- @vintageweigthspgh
- @myfreegym
- @freedomfitnessequipment1
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This week we have several guests to chat about the Used Marketplace Survey Results
- (1:06) Of your last five home gym purchases, how many have been from the Used Marketplace?
- (1:55) What is your favorite “used marketplace” platform?
- (3:37) Do you sell more or buy more gym equipment on the used marketplace?
- (4:10) What are you most likely to buy?
- (6:21) Have you ever flipped for a profit?
- (6:32) How often do you check the used market for gym equipment?
- (7:16) Used marketplace lottery?
Follow our Guests:
- @vintageweigthspgh
- @myfreegym
- @freedomfitnessequipment1
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@NoFate247 tells us about the legendary username, starting a home gym, pre-workouts, energy drinks, and more:
- (0:00) 1 Minute AMRAP
- (2:23) NoFate247 Intro
- (3:34) Story behind the username
- (4:16) Beginning of the Home Gym
- (6:18) Home Gym Content
- (8:11) Training Style
- (8:41) Best and Worst Purchases
- (12:03) First Videos
- (13:28) Pre-Workouts
- (18:39) Energy Drinks
- (21:03) Favorite Budget Options for Home Gym
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Gluck, Adam from Garage Gym Lab, and The Kurtlocker join for Roundtable #8.
- (0:59) T/F: Rogue has released better products than REP in 2022
- (4:31) T/F: I trust Titan Fitness
- (10:05) T/F: Rolled Flooring is worth the additional price compared to horse stall mats.
- (17:16) Rogue or REP Rack (Gluck)?
- (25:35) You have the big four pieces of equipment already. What are the next three items you're adding to home gym (Adam)?
- (30:52) Why should Basement Brandon do a Strongman Event (Kurt)?
Check Out the Roundtable:
GGL: https://bit.ly/3eKqUfv
Gluck: https://bit.ly/3DiwKPa
The Kurtlocker: https://bit.ly/3RSa0u9
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We asked if you knew about 30 companies. This was the 9th time we've done that. In addition to what's below, we chat about some of the changes we've seen, the most interesting results, caveats about this data, and more.
- (1:21) Above 90%
- (2:36) Above 75%
- (3:26) Between 40% and 70%
- (4:27) Under 40%
- (5:00) More info about the survey
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In this episode, Jake and Adam discuss the 4th round of the "What do you own?" survey & initial interest in HomeGymCon.
- (0:45) Overview of All
- (4:15) Essentials are Going Up
- (5:06) Item Leveling Out
- (6:15) Benches Outpacing Flat Benches
- (6:57) Stationary Bikes Taking Off?
- (7:28) Strength Machines
- (8:32) HomeGymCon Level of Interest
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Jake Purdy, Brand Manager at Straydog stopped by to chat about:
- (0:00) Intro
- (1:21) Current Role at Straydog
- (3:10) Product Ideas
- (4:24) The History of Straydog
- (8:55) First Power Racks vs. Today
- (11:15) How Does Straydog Differ?
- (13:13) Target Audience
- (14:45) Products Released this Year
- (19:12) The Rest of the Year
- (22:00) Straydog in 5 Years
- (25:28) Rack Compatibility Issues
- (33:43) Some Favorite Products
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We asked the community the best way to freshen up their gym and have the results. Below is the outline:
- (0:54) Is the Home Gym Your Favorite Hobby to Spend on?
- (2:01) Top Four Decor Options
- (3:17) The Full List
- (5:50) What Others Mentioned?
More Info
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- All 2022 Survey Results
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In this Knurled News Edition, we discuss:
- (0:47) Better Product Releases - REP or Rogue?
- (2:30) Athena
- (5:30) Other Product Releases (Crash Cushions for DC Blocks, Eco Air Cycle, Columbia Bar)
- (9:54) Fray Fitness
- (14:05) New from Fray
- (16:39) Foldable rack attached seal bench
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We brought in some of the most knowledgeable within the community to discuss many interesting topics. A number of fantastic stories were told.
- (0:00) Intros with three primary pieces of gym equipment in the home gym
- (8:01) T/F: I’d choose Rogue over REP to fill my home gym if I could only choose one.
- (11:33) T/F: Garage Gyms are Better than Basement Gyms
- (15:03) T/F: I trust Titan Fitness
- (33:18) T/F Space is the biggest issue I face as a home gym owner
- (40:10) T/F You try to sneak equipment past your wife or Significant other
- (54:42) Done differently?
- (1:08:05) Favorite item in your home gym that’s not a barbell, rack, kettlebell, plates bench, or dumbbell?
- (1:17:35) Favorite home gym hack or DIY project for a home gym?
- (1:41:30) Biggest myth within the home gym industry?
Follow the Contributors:
- Chip: @figjam_exerciser
- Jason: @man_who_parks_in_gym
- Keith: @thenowhinecellar
- Eric: @eccles_basement_gym
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The founder of Kleva Built tells the story of his first product, what the future looks like, dealing with copycats, and more.
- (0:00) Who is Steve?
- (1:30) The story of the Genesis Jack
- (8:27) Product #2
- (9:51) Kleva today
- (10:52) Future
- (14:18) Current Space
- (16:11) Failures
- (17:57) Dealing with knockoffs
- (19:51) Target audience
- (20:48) Day in the life
- (26:02) Product releases
- (33:33) Working with others in the space
More Info
- Kleva Website
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
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We interview Darko about his home gym, a few recent inventions he showed off on Instagram, and MORE.
- (0:00) Who is Darko?
- (1:52) Gym before COVID
- (2:38) Customization
- (3:50) Overview of the gym
- (4:43) The car
- (5:52) Favorite customization
- (8:17) Boba & Barbell's Lifting Club
- (12:17) Adding color to the home gym?
- (12:58) Favorite lift
- (14:21) Reels
- (17:31) Inventions around the home gym
- (25:53) BJJ
More Info
- Follow Darko on IG
- Follow Nice Like Mike on IG
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Check Out the Full Episode: Darko's Customized Home Gym, Inventions, That Car & MORE
More Info
- Follow Darko on IG
- Follow Nice Like Mike on IG
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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With Nice Like Mike subbing for Adam as Co-Host and Darko being the guest analyst, we discuss:
- (1:07) Buying from Favorite Athlete vs. Influencer vs. Reviewer
- (4:55) Programming questions
- (9:13) Tech entering the home gym space
- (17:12) History of Gym Equipment Interest
- (19:50) Home Gym History Launched
More Info
- Follow Darko on IG
- Follow Nice Like Mike on IG
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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John Greaves III took the time to tell the Garage Gym Life story & much more.
- (0:00) Garage Gym Life & JGIII intro
- (1:31) First Home Gym
- (6:56) Starting Garage Gym Life
- (11:19) How has the Industry Changed?
- (15:44) Home Gym Culture Changing
- (18:46) What's next for GGL?
- (21:41) Home Gym Content that needs to be improved upon
- (38:32) Dealing with Trolls
More Info
- Garagegymlifemedia.com
- @garagegymlife Instagram
- Garage Gym Life YouTube Channel
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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With John Greaves III as the guest we chat about:
- (0:33) Rogue or Titan?
- (3:20) How much time a day do you save by owning a home gym?
- (8:50) What do you struggle with most during home gym workouts?
- (17:15) How likely are you to purchase a product your favorite athlete promotes?
- (21:40) Knurling Preference
- (23:01) Miscellaneous
More Info
- Garagegymlifemedia.com
- @garagegymlife Instagram
- Garage Gym Life YouTube Channel
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Karl Eagleman is the founder of White Board Daily. We chat about how he got started, WBD's evolution, the recently released book, and more.
- (0:00) 1 minute introduction & other personal info
- (4:56) The beginning of White Board Daily
- (8:48) How has it evolved over time?
- (11:54) The WBD Book
- (17:08) Why did it work for you?
- (20:32) Cool collabs
- (28:22) What's next?
- (33:11) How about your garage gym?
- (34:43) Internet trolls
- (36:23) Where do people go wrong when they first start lifting?
- (38:47) A heartfelt conclusion
More Info
- Buy the book!
- Follow WBD on IG
- White Board Daily Website
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
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With Nice Like Mike, we discuss his home gym journey, that time Basement Brandon followed him back, and more.
- (0:05) Original reason for starting a home gym
- (1:05) How has the gym evolved?
- (2:57) When did you start creating home gym content?
- (4:15) Favorite moments since starting the IG account
- (6:52) Best home gym purchase
- (8:07) Mistakes
- (9:43) Good/Bad Customer Support
- (13:10) Do you think you'll ever go back to a commercial gym?
- (14:18) Biggest benefit of home gym
- (16:10) Training history with favorite/least favorite options
- (20:57) How does someone save money by owning a home gym?
More Info
- Follow @nicelikemike__
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
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With Nice Like Mike as our guest analyst we discuss:
- (0:52) Storage Data
- (3:32) Upcoming CrossFit Games
- (6:50) Working out alone or with others?
- (11:04) Is "Free Shipping" the route to go?
- (16:31) Miscellaneous
More Info
- Follow @mincelikemike__
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Knurled News #1: https://bit.ly/3JDKDsv
Knurled News #2: Coming Soon
Strength Co Review: https://bit.ly/3SoYRl0
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The full episode drops next week.
More Info
- Follow @mincelikemike__
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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We dive deep into The No Whine Cellar.
Show Notes
- (0:08) Who is Keith?
- (0:30) How long have you had a home gym and the original reason it was started?
- (1:31) Why basement over the garage?
- (2:47) How did you start home gym?
- (4:15) How often do you add to the gym?
- (5:05) What does the home gym look like today?
- (6:58) Mistakes
- (9:01) Favorite home gym purchase
- (10:08) Wish List
- (10:46) What do you love most about Massenomics podcast?
- (12:55) Feedback for GGE?
- (15:06) Scheduled meetups at The No Whine Cellar
- (20:18) Garage Gym Reviews #1 Fan
More Info
- Follow @thenowhinecellar
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Keith from @thenowhinecellar joins us to chat about:
- (0:53) true or false?
- (3:13) 14% don't understand specialty bars
- (3:57) 67% say garage gyms are better than basement gyms
- (5:07) 80% say Titan is improving
- (5:37) bumpers beat out iron
- (8:22) which one?
- (10:24) surprising amount chose trap bar deadlifts over straight
- (10:47) powerlifting wins programming questions
- (11:10) C2 Rower edges out Echo Bike
- (12:38) who is "other?"
More Info
- Follow @thenowhinecellar
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Knurled News #1: https://bit.ly/3bi9Hse
Knurled News #2: https://bit.ly/3bib5v0
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Zac Marrs shares the birth of the Marrs-Bar, its humble beginnings, interactions with Louie Simmons plus some other legends, the future, and more.
Show Notes
- (0:00) How long have you been a gym owner, and what were you doing before then?
- (1:42) What else should we know about you?
- (2:39) The birth of the Marrs-Bar
- (9:44) What is the Marrs-Bar?
- (13:49) Louie Simmons
- (17:18) Marrs-Bar vs. Belt Squat?
- (20:19) The first bar sold
- (26:28) When did you think you would make it?
- (29:29) What the heck is that?
- (32:22) Sharks of the industry
- (34:05) Money & working with distributors/manufacturers
- (43:40) Where can you find the Marrs-Bar today?
More Info
- Check out the Marrs-Bar
- Marrs-Bar on Instagram
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- All 2022 Survey Results
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The full interview with Keith drops next week.
More Info
- Follow @thenowhinecellar
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Knurled News
Friday's Knurled News: https://bit.ly/3PVSseY
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Products Highlighted
Lat/Low Row Attachment: https://bit.ly/3oic01B
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Get RXd Storage x FT Combo: https://bit.ly/3z9BmU5
Episode Info
We cover the updated Rogue Multi-Grip Bar, new selectorized lat/low row attachment from REP, storage rack/functional trainer combo via Get RXd, the most popular equipment supplier for home gym strength in 5 years, and a chat about whether or not a hypothetical product is a good idea.
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We chat with Mark about his home gym journey, equipment preferences, and much more.
Show Notes
- (0:10) How long have you had a home gym, and what was the original reason for starting?
- (1:50) When did you start creating content?
- (3:28) Home Gym Today
- (4:31) Mistake purchases?
- (6:30) Marrs Bar or Transformer Bar?
- (8:54) Titan SSB differences
- (11:11) Best and worst home gym purchases
- (14:22) Cardio Equipment
- (16:34) Product you're eyeing
More Info
- Follow Mark
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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With Mark from @flex.marks.the.spot as the guest analyst, we discuss:
- (0:53) Switching from Made in America?
- (2:50) Flooring
- (4:30) Adjustable vs. Flat to start a home gym
- (6:41) # of fitness apps
- (9:04) Fitness event options
- (10:57) Worry about making too much noise?
- (11:17) Miscellaneous
More Info
- Follow Mark
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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The full interview with Mark drops tomorrow.
More Info
- Follow Mark
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Knurled News
Tuesday's Knurled News: https://bit.ly/3o5f0hA
Friday's Knurled News: https://bit.ly/3PUjWSl
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Episode Info
We are going to start off by discussing new products released, give some advice for those just starting out their home gym, and then chat about maybe the most overrated barbell on the market.
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Brian chats about his NFL story, the inventions of the Squatmax-MD/Henny Attachment, experiences with Rogue, and more.
- (0:00) Brian's NFL Story
- (13:25) What happened after the NFL?
- (17:30) SQUATMAX-MD
- (32:38) Henny Attachment
- (38:23) Henny vs. Hammock Straps
- (42:10) Brian's Training Today
- (48:14) Favorite Movements to do with Henny Attachment
- (51:13) Transformer Pin & The Middle Aged Disappearing Ass Act
More Info
- SQUATMAX-MD
- HennyAttachment
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- All 2022 Survey Results
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Here are the top survey results and clips from Q2
- (0:00) Top Survey Clips
- (5:57) The Kurtlocker - Tell us why more people should do Strongman
- (11:54) Inventor's Roundtable - Why are the prices of gym equipment going up
- (27:00)What was the original idea behind Micro Gainz?
- (32:09) The feeling of getting beat to the punch
- (33:40) The founding story of the Home Gym Discord
- (41:01)Trends since 2016 in the home gym crowd
- (42:56)Favorite parts of the job
- (45:47) Patented designs being used in other countries
- (49:48)The Sorinex rack
- (51:44) State of the Union
- (58:54) When should the rest of us start a DIY project?
- (1:05:22) The birth story of the Isolator & feedback so far
- (1:12:20) Tech entering strength training space via Chad Weslety Smith
- (1:16:08) Stealth Leg Press Story
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We tackled a repeat true/false survey about three years ago; see if there is any interest in 4th of July Sales this year, have a few Airbnb questions, and see what others think of the Henny Attachment.
Show Notes:
- (1:19) True or False
- (5:29) True or False Changes from 2019
- (9:37) 4th of July Sales
- (10:17) Airbnb
- (15:49) Henny Attachment Interest
More Info
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- All 2022 Survey Results
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Tuesday's Knurled News: https://bit.ly/3ONyEdM
Friday's Knurled News: https://bit.ly/3NTFtJB
Show Notes:
- (0:35) REP Drops Open Trap Bar
- (4:21) Face Gainz Takes on Open Trap Bar
- (7:12) Made in USA SSB from Titan
- (10:49) Barbell Bomb
- (12:11) Knurled Handles on Kadillac
- (13:08) Equalizerszers Made in America
- (13:52) How We Started Our Home Gyms
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For this survey, respondents could vote on their level of interest in some of the most notable product releases in q2 2022.
Show Notes
- (0:24) Q2 Summary
- (7:23) Level of Interest in Q2 Product Releases
- (8:01) Most Popular Item: https://bit.ly/3OiEvXH
- (10:10) 2nd Most Popular: https://bit.ly/39aEmq0
- (11:40) Everyone Else
- (21:29) vs. Q1 Products
More Info
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
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We're trying something new this week.
In this second weekly show, we want to cover industry news, home gym tips, our own experiences with equipment, and more.
Here's what we've got this week:
- Knurled Handles on the Kadillac Bar: https://bit.ly/3QWCD9c
- Functional Trainer Attachment & Stack Weight Attachment from REP
- Podcasts released this week
- July 4th Sales
- Favorite Bars
- Henny Attachment: https://bit.ly/3bIOAzj
- Sole treadmill/ultra training: https://bit.ly/3yAR5g1
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Gordon Briley who is the founder of PhenoX Fitness and creator of the Maverick Bar stopped by.
- (0:00) Mispronouncing company name
- (0:52) What does Phenox mean?
- (2:14) How and why did you start it?
- (5:35) Work history
- (8:24) Best way to lose weight
- (10:59) Lily and Ava
- (12:18) Current offerings from PhenoX
- (16:13) Stealth Leg Press Story
- (20:40) Day in the life
- (24:46) Maverick Bar
- (28:06) Gluck's review?
- (29:49) Future
More Info
- PhenoX Fitness
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Trying something new. Let us know what you think! The full interview with Gordon drops tomorrow.
More Info
- PhenoX Fitness
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Chad Wesley Smith hopped on the podcast to give us a rundown of his professional powerlifting career, starting Juggernaut AI, discussing the future of tech in strength training, & More
Show Notes
- (0:00) Weight lifting since when?
- (0:45) Powerlifting career
- (6:47) Calling it quits
- (8:30) Outside of business
- (11:10) Coaching others
- (20:10) Shifting work online
- (21:20) Juggernaut evolution
- (29:27) Juggernaut AI first edition
- 32:58) Changes since the app was first launched
- (37:23) JuggernautBJJ
- (44:25) Tech entering strength training space
More Info
- Use Experiment10 to save 10% off Juggernaut AI
- Follow Chad on IG
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Larry Nolan has an impressive entrepreneurial background in fitness and is the inventor of The Isolator, which is the primary topic we discuss in this interview.
Show Notes
- (0:00) Larry's story in a few minutes
- (1:37) Tinkering with creating equipment
- (4:17) Birth story of the Isolator
- (7:49) Primary questions and feedback so far
- (11:12) What is the Isolator?
- (14:11) Limitations
- (17:32) Versatility
- (19:14) Set-up time
- (23:36) Pre-order info
- (24:45) Other products in the works
More Info
- The Isolator
- Follow Larry on Instagram
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
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We sit around the table with @kaizendiygym, @designbuildlift, and @nicelikemike__ to chat DIY in the home gym.
Show Notes
- (0:14) 30 Second Intros
- (2:02) Why are you all so handy?
- (7:01) First projects
- (9:42) Mistakes
- (15:18)When should the rest of us start a DIY project?
- (21:41) Most practical DIY items
- (24:43) Favorite DIY
- (27:35) Least Favorite DIY
- (32:12) Favorite Non-DIY Piece of Equipment
- (38:35) Recent DIY Trends
- (46:48) Predictions
More Info
- Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG
- Follow @kaizendiygym on IG and/or YouTube
- Follow @designbuildlift on IG and/or YouTube
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
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We're diving deep into the DIY world with @kaizendiygym, @designbuildlift, and @nicelikemike__.
- (1:39) Level of Interest in DIY Home Gym Projects
- (5:00) # of DIY Projects
- (11:22) vs. Home Gym Hacks
- (13:09) Build or Buy?
More Info
- Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG
- Follow @kaizendiygym on IG and/or YouTube
- Follow @designbuildlift on IG and/or YouTube
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garage-gym-experiment/support
Show Notes
- (0:13) State of the Union
- (7:00) Rogue
- (12:00) Freedom Fitness Equipment
- (16:40) Day to Day
- (17:55) Current Inventory
- (22:52) Used Equipment Obstacles
- (28:12) Commercial vs. Home Gym Quality Treadmills
- (29:28) What's Next for FFE?
- (33:13) Future of home gym
More Info
- Check out Freedom Fitness Equipment
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
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Show Notes:
- (1:31) The Oxylus Yoke is a niche product
- (6:05) Where are you buying a barbell, bench, dumbbells, and a rack?
- (13:23) Top strength machines for home gym
- (18:48) The best type of dumbbells for home gym
- (21:31) Strength sports (which do you do?)
- (26:25) Recap
More Info
- Check out Freedom Fitness Equipment
- Oxylus Yoke
- REP Benches
- Rogue Barbells
- Rogue Racks
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
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Jay from @myfreegym joins us to chat about how he created a "free gym," his Sorinex score, his favorite part of creating content, and more.
- (0:00) Background info
- (1:27) 300 deals and it's free
- (3:11) The Sorinex rack
- (4:48) Creating content in the home gym space
- (6:08) How to find the best deal
- (8:33) Reviews
- (9:36) Used marketplace
- (12:44) Is your gym done?
- (15:46) Favorite part of creating content?
- (19:04) Rundown of home gym
- (20:27) Any crazy flipping stories?
More Info
- @myfreegym on Instagram
- @myfreegym on TikTok
- Subscribe to Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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We will talk about spring collars, upgrade wants, the Importance of equipment made in your country, and more. Our guest analyst is Jay from @myfreegym.
More Info
- @myfreegym on Instagram
- @myfreegym on TikTok
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (0:58) Spring Collars
- (3:13) Garage Gym Competition Follow Up
- (5:42) Upgrades
- (7:59) Where do you live?
- (8:33) Importance of made in your country & how your gym is
- (14:55) Miscellaneous
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Gavin Laird is an Equipment Design Consultant with over 20 years of experience. His current designs include the Hip Thrust Bar, GLS Jammers and accessories, Bench Buddy, Crane Bar, Husa-Sled, G-Sled, Multi Yoke, and the Deadlift Training Station.
We started with how he began and ended with chatting about the future.
- (0:23) Intro
- (2:50) His gym and first creations
- (4:32) First designs for others
- (6:05) Favorite designs?
- (9:04) Time of design
- (11:01) Patented designs being used in other countries
- (14:47) Failed products and % of designs created that work
- (20:11) Time management
- (24:20) Changes in strength training/home gym in recent years
- (28:37) Following five years for fitness tech?
More Info
- Gavin on Instagram
- Equipment Design Consultant Website
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Adam from Garage Gym Lab joins us to discuss the new space he's building out, the Preacher Pad getting added to the Rogue website, and the toughest and favorite parts of the job.
More Info
- Follow Garage Gym Lab
- GGL Website
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (0:04) Living every home gym owner's dream
- (2:12) The new equipment
- (4:45) Where does the go-to equipment go?
- (6:03) YouTube
- (7:39) Preacher Pad on Rogue
- (9:20) Content creation issues
- (14:20) Favorite parts of the job
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Adam from Garage Gym Lab hopped on with us to chat about home gym issues.
More Info
- Follow Garage Gym Lab
- GGL Website
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (1:51) The Largest Issue
- (8:41) Medium issues
- (13:11) Minor and smallest Issues
- (18:05) Final rankings
- (18:45) Changes since November
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Summary
- The used market is about to explode again, with many going back to the gym
- He does not see "the screens" of Pelotons or Tonals growing. The gym is going to be a place where people have screen-free time.
- More people are simply going to see the value of the benefits you get from owning a home gym.
- Rather than remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, many people will build a center for health and wellness. Unique gyms will be created for their interests (yoga, boxing, etc.).
More Info
- Texas Garage Gym Builders Website
- TGGB on Instagram
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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We chat with Rob from Vintage Weights PGH about, you guessed it... Vintage Weights! Rob discusses how it started, his golden goose, interactions with CT Fletcher, best restoration methods, and MORE.
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- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (0:00) Background info
- (2:04) It all started with a Cap Weight Set...
- (4:00) Current collection
- (5:23) The golden goose
- (9:49) What about barbells and dumbbells?
- (12:30) Is this hobby eating money?
- (13:50) Barbell of choice
- (15:44) Where to find vintage
- (19:00) CT Fletcher
- (20:13) Most paid for a piece of vintage
- (23:14) Restoration
- (28:16) The size of the vintage community
- (29:54) Efren
- (33:00) Definition of a vintage weight
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We discussed if the economy is holding people back from buying gym equipment, interest in the new Pro Series from Force USA, Specialty Bar Hot or Not Results, and More.
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- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (1:02) The Economy?
- (3:52) # that workout in your home gym
- (5:39) Pre-Workout?
- (6:39) X15 or X20?
- (11:04) Kabuki or Eleiko?
- (13:56) Where are you buying a specialty bar from?
- (17:05) Hot or Not Results - Specialty Bars
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Preston Wilson hopped on the podcast today to discuss the birth of Texas Garage Gym Builders, the company's growth, the installation process, favorite ones, make some predictions for the future, and MORE.
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- Texas Garage Gym Builders Website
- TGGB on Instagram
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (0:42) Preston's background
- (1:22) The founding of the company
- (10:30) First products created & the beginning of installation jobs
- (14:51) 2020
- (19:07) The business today
- (25:02) Reasons for installation and mistakes they avoid because of it
- (28:52) # of employees & jobs per week
- (32:19) Best ways to transform a basic garage into a gym atmosphere
- (34:26) Trends since 2016 in the home gym crowd
- (36:09) The future of TGGB
- (39:50) Best installations
- (42:35) Home gym predictions
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Kaizen DIY joined us to chat non-equipment within the home gym, leg press options, and is it worth the price to upgrade to a rackable curl bar?
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- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (0:31) "Non-Equipment" Interests
- (11:15) What's the best item you've purchased for the home gym that's not gym equipment?
- (16:13) Which leg press?
- (21:44) Is it worth the price to upgrade to a rackable curl bar?
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This advice comes from Mike Reed, the Founder of Micro Gainz. For more, check out the entire episode.
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Alex and Kevin from the Home Gym Discord discuss the beginning days of the Home Gym Discord, what's going on these days if there is any beef with the Reddit group, and more.
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- Join the Home Gym Discord
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (0:10) Background on these two
- (1:44) What is Discord?
- (3:36) The best parts of the channel
- (5:04) The founding story of the Home Gym Discord
- (9:34) Beef with r/Home Gym?
- (12:13) Reddit vs. Discord
- (23:17) What is the Ice Cream Classic?
- (29:23) Home Gym Tours
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Alex and Kevin from the Home Gym Discord join to discuss "non-essential" home gym equipment.
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- Join the Home Gym Discord
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (1:35) Lowest Level of Interest
- (3:20) Low-ish Level of Interest
- (5:25) Medium Level of Interest
- (8:39) Highest Level of Interest
- (10:38) Favorite "non-essential" discussion
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We talk with Britton from Vendetta Strength about his journey so far as he's getting into the space, the jammer arm mounts, what's next, the ultimate goal, and more.
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- Jammer Arm Adjustable Mounts
- Vendetta Website
- Vendetta on Instagram
- Knurled News
- Home Gym Guide
- All 2022 Survey Results
Show Notes
- (0:08) Mechanical Engineering & personal background
- (1:45) The foundation of Vendetta
- (3:22) The Jammer Arms
- (5:24) Equipment needed
- (8:05) Other attachments to go with jammer arms
- (9:45) Current catalogue
- (13:42) The feeling of getting beat to the punch
- (15:00) The big picture
- (16:35) Time management
- (18:41) Advantages of working in different industries
- (22:15) Dream collaborator?
- (23:37) What's next?
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We look at the "level of interest" in 20 potential rack attachments with Britton from Vendetta Strength as our guest. Part 2 with him coming soon.
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- All 2022 Survey Results
- Vendetta Website
- Vendetta on Instagram
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (1:10) Lowest level of Interest
- (4:09) Low-ish and Medium Level of Interest
- (11:09) Highest Interest of Interest
- (12:43) Sunday Survey Discussion - Favorite Rack Attachment
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Seb Ostrowicz chats with Adam about the new Weightlifting AI app.
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- Weightlifting AI
- 1st Interview with Seb
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (1:15) What is Weightlifting AI?
- (2:42) Who is it for?
- (5:04) Would it be recommended for beginners?
- (7:45) Is this app related to the Juggernaut AI app?
- (9:38) What type of approach to weightlifting training does the app take?
- (13:30) Does the app have phases within your training?
- (16:21) What kind of equipment do you need?
- (18:57) Data Collection Discussion
- (25:35) How long are each training session?
- (28:13) What do you think the most impressive part of the app is?
- (31:20) How long have you been using the app?
- (39:36) What do you think about the app as it ages?
- (42:29) When is it going to be released to the masses? And, cost?
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We talk about a DIY vs. Buy situation, how many are going to other gyms, some random overrated or underrated topics, budget options to start a home gym, biggest weaknesses, and MORE.
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- Learn More About Force USA
- Updated G20 Review
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (0:42) DIY vs. Buy (Squat Wedges)
- (2:26) "Other Gym" Info
- (4:35) Overrated or Underrated? Fitness Tech, Weighlifting Shoes, ETC.
- (7:51) Budget Home Gym Options
- (11:34) Biggest Weakness vs. "Which Do You Want to Improve the Most?"
- (14:51) Did the winter negatively affect your workouts?
- (16:09) Level of interest in wall-mounted dumbbell rack.
- (17:53) Force USA New Product Reactions
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We chat with Gluck about his favorite items to review, which bench he's choosing, favorite intros, #1 on the wish list, and much more about living that garage gym reviewer life.
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- Our first interview with Gluck
- Gluck on Instagram
- Gluck in YouTube
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (0:08) What are your favorite items to review?
- (3:34) Last time we talked you had some remodeling/work to do on the gym. How’s that going for you?
- (5:35) You have a lot of benches. If you could only have one. What are you keeping?
- (8:22) $2,000 to start a home gym. What are you going with?
- (14:37) What’s your favorite intro you’ve ever done?
- (16:43) What’s the #1 item on your wish list to review, but you can’t quite pull the trigger?
- (19:14) You are full-out hustling right now with 2 jobs. What’s something on the home gym side of things that you wish you had more time for?
- (21:23) Lastly, are there any projects you are currently working on or excited about that you can share with us?
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With Gluck as our guest we go over some barbell and rack preferences, where is your home gym, bench width preference, reasons for training, and if you actually save money by owning a home gym?
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- Gluck on Instagram
- Gluck in YouTube
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (1:30) What is your primary barbell?
- (4:04) Do you prefer a center knurl on a barbell?
- (6:55) What's your hole preference on a squat rack?
- (12:40) How important is it to have an 11 gauge steel rack?
- (15:50) Where is your home gym? What about in a dream world?
- (18:19) What specialty j-cup are you most interested in?
- (24:20) Do you actually save money by owning a home gym?
- (32:03) What are the #1, #2, and #3 reasons you train?
- (35:54) Bench Width Preference?
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Mike Reed, the founder of Micro Gainz, joined the podcast to discuss this company's founding, growth over time, current status, and future.
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- Use code Garagegym10 to save at microgainz.com
- Micro Gainz on Amazon
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (0:10) What are some other things people should know about you outside of business? Interests, hobbies, family, etc.
- (2:08) What was the original idea behind Micro Gainz? What did you see in the market that led you to think a new gym equipment brand was a good idea?
- (9:20) It started as just a side hustle. How were you managing your days during that time?
- (11:59) When did you know the company was going to make it? Can you also explain the growth from year to year before the pandemic?
- (14:15) How did 2020 change your business?
- (17:53) Favorite product release from over the years?
- (18:55) Can you share some failure or mistake stories as you've built this company?
- (22:58) Plans to add more products this year?
- (26:47) Where would you like to be in 5 years?
- (29:33) You’re very active on social media. How important do you think it is for businesses like yours? Do you think some of your success results from your persistence in this area?
- (34:03) DIY vs. Buy. We talked about this in our most recent Inventor’s podcast, but could you go over your thoughts on this in the home gym space again?
- (38:30) What is something that keeps you up at night these days?
- (40:30) Do you have any products you've tested but didn't end up going for?
- (42:20) How have you juggled being a business owner and family man over the years?
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- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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In this interview, Joe Gray explains how the Garage Gym Competition was conceived, its growth, what you need to know this year, and MORE.
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- Garage Gym Competition Website
- 1st Interview with Joe on GGE Podcast
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes
- (0:18) Take me back to 2018. How did you think of the original concept behind the Garage Gym Competition? And how long did it take for you to take that first step?
- (3:44) We talked about this on our first podcast, but what did year one look like?
- (5:45) What adjustments did you make after that first year?
- (8:24) Can you quickly tell us about the growth from 2 to 3 and 3 to 4?
- (10:25) You’ve captured some exciting data over the years. Is there anything off the top of your head that listeners may find interesting?
- (17:43) You’ve reached out to many companies over the years. What’s the typical feedback from them when you ask?
- (27:40) Can you give us details of the competition this year? When, how do you sign up, etc.?
- (30:51) How about an explanation of the prizes?
- (34:40) I know you’re a planner and have big goals. Do you have any insights into what you’d like the future of this competition to look like?
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This episode is joined by The Kurt Locker. He is a Veteran, DIY enthusiast proud father, has one of the nicest garage gyms in Ohio, and competes as a strongman.
Show Notes
- (0:17) How long have you been doing Strongman and what did your training history look like before that?
- (7:36) Tell us why more people should do Strongman.
- (13:18) What does a typical strongman look like?
- (16:32) What does the typical show look like?
- (23:59) You’ve started training others. How’s that going?
- (27:34) For those looking to find a program or coach, what should they be looking for?
- (29:35) Lastly, do you have any new equipment or projects that you’d love to talk about in regards to your home gym?
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- Follow Kurt on IG
- Kurt's YouTube
- 1st Podcast with Kurt
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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We had The Kurt Locker as the guest analyst to discuss Rogue's recent releases, the interest level of the Ares vs. Plate loaded option, lots of "which one" battles, and where most people own their equipment from.
- (0:40) Rogue Recent Releases
- (9:08) Ares vs. Plate Loaded Lat Pulldown
- (10:47) "Which One" Battles
- (18:35) Where do you own your equipment from?
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- Kurt's YouTube
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- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Adam and Kurt start off by going over the "level of interest" from the community for some new products. A few of the products discussed include the REP Cambered Swiss Bar, Rogue Multi-Grip Bars, ARES, a few benches, and the new sled from Get RXd. At (18:34) they discuss the order in which someone should fill out their home gym.
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- Follow Adam
- Kurt's YouTube
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- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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This is the second roundtable with this group. They chat about their favorite and least favorite parts of working in the industry, DIY community, and explain why prices in the industry continue to climb.
- (0:40) What’s your favorite part about working in the fitness industry?
- (4:56) Biggest pet peeve of the fitness industry?
- (14:29) DIY projects are undoubtedly part of the home gym culture, however, they can sometimes be controversial for a number of reasons. What are your thoughts when you see something like a YouTube video of someone recreating one of your products? In addition, do you have any tips for someone looking to do something like this?
- (33:13) Why are the prices of gym equipment going up?
Bridge Built
- Website
- Previous GGE Podcast with Patryk
Micro Gainz
- Website
Kleva Built
- Website
AbMat
- Website
- Previous GGE Podcast with Dylan
Surplus Strength
- Website
- Previous GGE Podcast with Jason
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- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Shane and Josh Rogers are the brothers that founded RPM Training Co back in 2012 and are currently working on growing ATOM, which has been described as the “Peloton of Functional Fitness.” We chat about starting, growing, and where RPM is at today in addition to their new app, ATOM. Plus, much more!
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- ATOM
- View RPM Website
- Follow @rpmtrainingco on Instagram
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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In this episode of the quarter we talk about the Hot or Not results so far this year, highlight new products released in Q1, quickly go over some of the top survey results, AND have a chat about the last three months of podcasts. Top clips from the quarter are included at the end. Kyle from Kaizen DIY Gym and Matt Pendergraph join us.
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- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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In this Home Gym Roundtable, we have Adam Hensley (creator of Garage Gym Lab), Brandon Campbell(Basement Brandon), Matt Pendergraph, Kurtis Stadsvold (The Kurt Locker), Kyle (Kaizen DIY Gym), Nick Gills (Home Gym Hangout), and Jake Jaworski (Garage Gym Experiment).
- (0:37) What piece of equipment do you miss most from commercial gyms when training at home?
- (9:59) What’s your favorite home gym hack?
- (26:39) 1 barbell for the rest of your life. What are you going with?
- (42:45) What’s something about the home gym industry that you believe is true that most others do not?
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- Garage Gym Lab
- Basement Brandon
- Matt Pendergraph
- Kaizen DIY Gym
- The Kurt Locker
- @homegymhangout
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- Home Gym Roundtable #1
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Intro
We dive deep into the home gym of Mike from Garage Gym Updates.
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- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (0:23)You’ve had a home gym since 2013! What was the original intent behind starting a home gym?
- (1:45) What was your first purchase?
- (4:50) When did you upgrade from the 1-inch plates?
- (5:32) It's been 11 months of building. How often are you making additions?
- (6:55) Can you give us a rundown of the big-ticket items in your gym?
- (12:20) What kind of rack do you have?
- (15:02) When did you start @garagegymupdates?
- (17:15) What's the number 1 reason that you have a home gym?
- (18:12) When did you end up going all-in on your home gym (as opposed to going to a commercial gym)?
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With Mike from Garage Gym Updates as our guest we discuss:
- (0:32) Where are you getting a bench from?
- (4:56) Is treadmill interest going down?
- (13:08) Where are you getting a foldaway rack from?
- (17:50) What company that sells gym equipment has the best price/quality ratio?
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- View All 2022 Survey Results
- Home Gym Guide
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All survey results for this week are summarized within about 5 minutes. Garage Gym Updates is the guest and will be featured in the next few episodes released (coming soon). The items discussed include the Rogue Boneyard, Treadmills vs. Stairmaster, where you are buying a bench, and more. All results can be found here.
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- View All 2022 Survey Results
- Home Gym Guide
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- What is in your home gym, the hottest plates, clear coat upgrades, + MORE
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Intro
We chat with Aaron from Curls in the Rack about the start of his home gym, YouTube channel, DIY projects, future of the industry, and MORE.
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- Curls in the Rack Website
- CIR YouTube
- CIR Instagram
- Knurled News
- GGE Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (0:00) When did you start your home gym and how has it evolved over time?
- (2:52) How many people use your home gym?
- (3:20) What has been your biggest mistake as you have built out a home gym?
- (4:46) Can you start off by telling us how you started your YouTube channel?
- (7:26) What’s your favorite DIY project you’ve ever done?
- (9:23) What’s your favorite YouTube video you’ve ever done?
- (10:20) It looks like you had some interactions with the Surplus Strength founder recently. What would you like to say to someone that gets upset when you create a DIY project based on their product?
- (14:23) Do you have any DIY fails?
- (21:06) What are your thoughts on the future of home gym equipment?
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With Aaron Curls in the Rack as the guest analyst, we discuss pulleys, plate-loaded machines, loadable vs. adjustable dumbbells, and more!
- (0:50) Summary of all results
- (3:59) Pulley Data
- (15:53) Plate Loaded Machines
- (19:10) Adjustable vs. Loadable Dumbbells
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- Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter
- View All 2022 Survey Results
- Home Gym Guide
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- What is in your home gym, the hottest plates, clear coat upgrades, + MORE
-
16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Intro
This is a one on 1 with Grant Broggi, the founder of The Strength Co, which is primarily known for its Made in America Iron plates. He's also a Starting Strength coach and veteran. The bulk of the interview discusses his experience building The Strength Co, but we also discuss his time in the military, coaching, the future of the industry, and more.
More Info
- Check out The Strength Co
- Follow Grant on Twitter
- Knurled News
- Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
Show Notes:
- (0:32) Before we get started, can you give a little background about yourself, including explaining your experience in the military?
- (3:57) When did you take it to the next level and begin to coach?
- (6:44) 2020 is when he first had the idea of creating equipment. Why did you go for it?
- (12:26) You've been in contact with the foundry. What were the next steps needed after that?
- (15:10) What was the cost needed to get that first order in?
- (16:00) What were some of the lessons learned within the first six months (between March and August)?
- (23:45) Do you have a success rate for the 44,000-pound shipment? And, were you already rolling on the second-order, or were you hesitant to do it again?
- (26:30) While you were doing this, were you keeping an eye on Rogue? Did you end up beating them to the market?
- (28:20) When did your gym open back up again?
- (28:59) How has your time been split since starting this?
- (31:44) What does The Strength Co. sell today, and what was the reasoning behind new products?
- (33:20) What separates your plates from the rest of the market outside of Made in the USA?
- (36:50) Can you tell me about your barbells?
- (41:20) Do you see any other shifts that you see coming to the industry?
- (47:51) How is 2022 looking for The Strength Co?
- (50:52) Would you say the most significant issue you face is to figure out where to store everything for shipping?
- (52:49) Do you have any predictions about where The Strength Co will be in 5 years?
- (56:15) Why is American manufacturing significant to you?
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In this episode, Jake chats with the Founder of PRx Performance, Erik Hopperstad, and Brian Brasch. They discuss starting the company, the infamous Shark Tank visit, present times, the future, and the benefits of building within the USA.
- (0:37) Before we get into the PRX, what are some other things people should know about you outside of business? Interests, hobbies, family, etc.
- (1:27) How did you guys meet?
- (1:58) On the PRx website, it says that back in 2013, Beers + Bonfires = Big Ideas, and that's where the profile rack was born. When did the original idea behind PRX originate, and how long did it take until you first started working on it?
- (3:54) What was the first year of business like?
- (5:44) Where was your business when you decided to enter the Shark Tank, and why did you go for it?
- (7:00) How were your roles different during the early days?
- (7:32) Back to Shark Tank
- (11:26) We all know you ended up getting a deal, but what was the whole experience like?
- (14:16) Can you give an example of a question they asked but didn't air?
- (16:02) Were there any key reasons that some of the sharks decided not to invest?
- (17:48) Can you explain what the process looks is like after the deal is made?
- (20:45) How has your business evolved since Shark Tank, and what does it look like today?
- (24:09) Have you had many issues with your patent being violated over the years?
- (25:55) There seems to be a heavy focus on the new Build Limitless line. Can you explain why you decided to add something like this to your lineup? And, what's the future look like for this type of rack?
- (28:00) Many of the listeners of these interviews are "product junkies" and are always keeping an eye out for new products. Could you share any new products or ideas you think will be released in 2022?
- (31:25) Where will PRx be in 5 years?
- (35:02) Did the home gym market change or just accelerate during COVID?
- (40:32) How does the 500% increase compare to the prior years before Shark Tank?
- (41:50) Any product failures or "other general failures" you could share?
- (44:37) Can you explain the benefits of doing much of your work within America?
- (46:36) How have your roles changed from the start of the company to now?
- (49:47) How many people do work for PRx now and how does it feel to be able to provide a job for so many different Americans?
More
- Check out PRx
- Knurled News
- Website
- Home Gym Guide
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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Ashton, the founder of Freedom Fitness Equipment, talks about starting his own company, his podcast, the Home Gym Reviewers list, and more.
- (0:00) Can you start by telling us how you started Freedom Fitness Equipment?
- (5:00) As COVID progressed, did you have a huge influx of commercial gym equipment as they struggled? And, how did you finance that?
- (7:38) Do you ever have to fight the urge to keep the equipment?
- (10:17) How long has your podcast been going on?
- (11:59) Who's your favorite guest you've had so far?
- (15:21) You're very active on TikTok. How has that worked out for you?
- (17:43) Why and how did you decide to start a list of the best home gym websites?
- (20:27) What are the issues you see today in the "gym equipment reviewer" space?
- (22:42) What's it take to get on that list?
- (29:54) Ashton explains the benefits of looking at used commercial gym equipment
More Info:
- Check out Fitness Freedom Equipment & follow on Instagram.
- Top 10 Home Gym Review Sites
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- Home Gym Guide
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- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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This week we are talking about a couple of leg curl/extension options along with the 8th “have you heard of these companies” survey. Our guest analyst was the founder of Freedom Fitness Equipment, Ashton Ferrazzo. Part 2 of this episode will include an interview with him.
- (3:50) Which Leg Extension/Curl interests you more?
- (7:05) Have you heard of these companies
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- What is in your home gym, the hottest plates, clear coat upgrades, + MORE
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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This week we discuss clear coat upgrades, what people own within their home gym, the "hottest" plates out there, and the T-2 vs. PR-1100.
- (0:41) Is the upgrade to clear coat worth it for benches and racks?
- (3:52) What do you own?
- (10:22) Hot or Not Results - Plates
- (17:07) Budget Rack Comparison
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- T-2 vs. PR-1100 Article
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- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Kaevon Khoozani chats with Jake about founding Bells of Steel with kettlebells, building the company, what it's like today, the future, and more!
- (0:48) What are some other things people should know about you outside of business? Interests, hobbies, family, etc.
- (2:18) What was the original idea behind Bells of Steel and intent?
- (6:44) What did the first year of business look like?
- (8:51) After 5 years, where was the company and what was the home gym population like at the time?
- (10:08) Do you know when you expanded upon kettlebells?
- (11:12) What were some early mistakes that were made?
- (13:30) When did you know the company was going to make it?
- (15:00) How did 2020 change your business?
- (20:15) When did you start selling in America and what was the reasoning behind that?
- (22:04) Over the years, what have been some of your favorite product releases?
- (26:14) What's something you wish Bells of Steel offered but doesn't today?
- (28:52) Were there any lessons that you learned early on that helped you out later?
- (30:53) Do you think there will be any more shifts in the industry within the next few years?
- (34:05) Any other new products that will be added to your lineup in 2022?
- (39:20) How long does it take to go from drawings to a product being able to be sold?
- (43:19) Other than size, does it seem like there are any big interest differences between US and Canada?
- (53:52) Where do you see Bells of Steel in 5 years?
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
- Interview with the Founder of Bridge Built, Patryk Bielawski
- Dylan Tellam - From Ab Amigo to AbMat
-
10 with REP Co-Founder, Ryan McGrotty
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We talk to Gluck about his home gym, starting a YouTube channel, what goes into the reviews, and much more.
- (0:09) When and why did you start a home gym?
- (3:45) What does the space look like now?
- (5:55) Can you tell us why you decided to start a YouTube page? And, what was the original idea behind it?
- (7:31) What were the first few videos like? Did you get some quick traction or did it take some time?
- (8:24) Did you get some quick traction or did it take some time?
- (10:35) We know your full-time gig is that you are a teacher. How is your time split right now with teaching, training, being a family man, and building your brand?
- (12:28) What has been your most popular video so far?
- (13:38) Any videos you thought would do better than they did?
- (14:32) What’s the creative process behind your intros?
- (16:52) There are some popular reviewers that seem to just be doing “infomercial” type reviews. Can you explain how yours are different than a lot of others on the market?
- (19:32) What’s your favorite home gym purchase of all time?
- (20:36) Least favorite?
- (22:30) Are there any home gym projects right now that you are extremely excited about?
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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With Gluck as our special guest, this episode looks at how the community feels about dumbbell knurling, stainless steel on bars, the REP PR-5000, and a repeat of our "Specialty Bar" survey question.
- (1:01) Quick Summary
- (3:32) Fully knurled dumbbells are the choice for most.
- (5:40) More than half believe that the additional price is worth it for a stainless steel option.
- (9:42) More are starting to learn what they are & and understand the benefits of specialty bars. Quite a bit more also own more.
- (15:42) Not many were shocked that the PR-5000 was the top rack choice on Reddit. Only 22% were surprised that this was chosen.
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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***But first... use code GGE10 to save 10% off anything from Plate Snacks!
Mark, the founder of Plate Snacks explains when he started a gym and the story of Plate Snacks, what's upcoming, and much more!
- (0:05) When and why did you start a home gym?
- (2:55) How and when did you start Plate Snacks?
- (7:48) What was the first design? (8:55) What were some of the biggest obstacles you faced in the early days?
- (12:25) How did the product line develop over time, and what do you currently sell?
- (16:06) You recently released a barbell hanger. Is that a sign of products to come?
- (17:33) Any other accessories you thinking about?
- (21:21) Any failed products that you could tell us about?
- (22:45) Can you share what your top designs are?
- (24:22) It seems like a product that may not be everyone’s “cup of tea.” Do you have any good “internet hate” stories you could share?
- (26:58) A lot of companies started around COVID. Is there anything you did that helps explain why you're still around?
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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With the founder of Plate Snacks as our guest analyst, we discuss the space most have for home gyms, bumper vs. iron plates, “bench needs” for a home gym, larger rack attachments, and more.
- (1:12) Summary of ALL Results
- (5:36) Space Discussions include square feet, ceiling height, and number of walls used
- (10:06) Bumper vs. Iron Plates
- (13:06) Flat Bench vs. Adjustable Bench Covering Home Gym Needs
- (15:35) Which large attachment for the power rack is the most popular?
- (16:57) REP PR 4000/5000 Lat/Low Row Attachment
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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In our 2nd roundtable, we have product inventors! Everyone on this episode is creating new products for those with home gyms. We discuss mistakes made, the evolving home gym space since COVID, other companies they respect, the importance and difficulties of manufacturing in the US, and more.
Participants include:
- Mike Reed, Micro Gainz
- Dylan Tellam, AbMat
- Steve and Ciara Kleva, Kleva Built
- Patryk Bielawski, Bridge Built
- Jason Campbell, Surplus Strength
Show Notes:
- (1:02 ) Introductions where everyone went over the first invention and where they were at in their career
- (6:47) Do you have any mistakes, regret, or horror stories that you can start us off with?
- (17:08) How have you seen the home gym space change since March of 2022?
- (23:38) Any shifts in the foreseeable future within the industry?
- (35:55) Outside of people on this call, are there any particular equipment companies that you admire or have an extremely bright future? Or, is there someone that could come out of nowhere to create a big splash in the market?
- 47:40: Are there any product or designs that you wish to see come to fruition but isn’t feasible from a cost (or any other) standpoint?
Bridge Built
- Website
- Previous GGE Podcast with Patryk
Micro Gainz
- Website
Kleva Built
- Website
AbMat
- Website
- Previous GGE Podcast with Dylan
Surplus Strength
- Website
- Previous GGE Podcast with Jason
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This week we have Jake Boly. He is a strength coach and holds a B.S in Exercise Science and M.S. in Sports Science. He was the first employee at Barbend and helped build out their content catalog for a number of years. These days, he’s building “That Fit Friend,” which is focused on reviewing workout shoes and apparel.
Show Notes:
- (0:05) Your time is split in several different ways. Can you explain your various roles and how much time you are spending on each of them?
- (3:20) How is “That Fit Friend” different from most other review sites in the shoe/apparel space?
- (12:36) How many shoes are in your workout rotation? Can you go over some of your personal favorites?
- (15:53) Let’s say I’m someone that wants a good all-around shoe to work out at home with. I do a little bit of everything – CrossFit, powerlifting, HIIT, and bodybuilding type workouts. I only want to buy one pair of shoes. What would you advise me to get?
- (17:22) Who makes better workout shoes? Nike or Reebok?
- (18:49) You’ve been reviewing gear for several years. Has there been much change or evolution since you’ve started?
- (21:20) What are some of the most overrated shoes you’ve ever tested out?
- (24:11) Buy once, cry once is something we say a lot in the home gym space. Is that something you’d recommend when purchasing workout apparel?
- (26:12) You started your entrepreneurial journey back in 2020. What have been the biggest challenges you’ve faced since going all-in?
- (28:00) Any predictions for the shoe industry in the next five years?
Follow Jake Boly and check out some articles:
- YouTube
- Website
- Best Cross Training Shoes 2022
- Ten Thousand Gear Reviews
- Shoe Guides
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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With Jake Boly as our guest analyst, a number of questions this week revolve around shoes, racks, barbells, and a couple of Rogue’s most popular products.
Survey Questions:
- (1:29) Level of interest in the Scout Hyper?
- (6:20) Where are your primary workout shoes from?
- (9:20) How many shoes are currently in your workout rotation?
- (11:52) How often do you train without Barefoot?
- (14:24) Do you own weightlifting shoes?
- (16:30) Do you typically read reviews before buying workout shoes and apparel?
- (19:50) Where are you most likely to buy a power rack from?
- (23:20) How many barbells do you own?
- (26:36) Will you do an organized race or lifting competition this year?
- (28:20) Level of interest in the Rogue Echo Bike?
Follow Jake Boly and check out some articles:
- YouTube
- Website
- Best Cross Training Shoes 2022
- Best Deadlift Shoes
- Best Barefoot Shoes 2022
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- Add your comments to the YouTube video
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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With guests @mattpendergraph and @kaizendiygym we discuss:
- (1:03) Build Off #2 Announcement!
- (4:30) Overrated/Underrated
- (13:28)How do you typically listen to audio during home workouts?
- (14:43) Do you read “expert” before most gym equipment purchases?
- (15:51) What would you rather see before purchasing?
- (19:20) Have you heard of the Garage Gym Competition?
- (19:54) Are you running some sort of business out of your home gym?
- (20:19) Do you have some sort of pulley system in your home gym?
- (23:15) Home Gym Hacks
- (27:55) DIY Projects
- (32:52) January Hot or Not Results
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If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Looking for some additional home gym content? Check out the articles below:
- The Home Gym Guide
- 11 Ways to Start Your Home Gym for Under $500
- DIY Projects for Home Gym
- Gym Equipment for Your Home Gym on Sale
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This is part 2 of our episode with The Chicken! We discuss YouTube, basement gyms, Canadian companies to buy gym equipment from, and more!
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Outline
- (0:08) Before we start talking about your home gym, can you tell us about your other YouTube channel?
- (1:25) Can you tell us when and how you started your home gym?
- (2:15) How has your basement gym evolved over time?
- (5:13) Do you have any tips for someone thinking about putting a gym in their basement?
- (7:16) What are the top 3 purchases you’ve made for your home gym?
- (10:24) Worst 3 purchases you’ve made for your home gym?
- (12:18) What do you think you’ll be adding next?
- (15:29) For Canada, who are the best companies to get gym equipment from?
- (23:23) What’s the most difficult part of growing your content on YouTube?
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View the Blog Post with Additional Details about The Chicken
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If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- Part 1 with The Chicken
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Looking for some additional home gym content? Check out the articles below:
- The Home Gym Guide
- 11 Ways to Start Your Home Gym for Under $500
- Why the Chicken Wouldn't Horse Stall Mat
- Rack Style Options for Your Home Gym
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In the first Home Gym Roundtable, we have Adam Hensley (creator of Garage Gym Lab), Brandon Campbell (Basement Brandon), Kurtis Stadsvold (The Kurt Locker), Kyle (Kaizen DIY Gym), and Jake Jaworski (founder of Garage Gym Experiment).
Outline:
- (6:08) “Yay” or “Nay” to 35 lb plates?
- (14:50) You have $3,000 to buy a home gym that you’ll use for the rest of your life. What are you going with?
- (23:53) What’s the best purchase you’ve ever made for the home gym? And, Worst
- (40:40) The best item you have for the home gym that is not gym equipment?
- (51:42) In 5 years, who will be the most popular equipment supplier for home gym strength?
- (59:00) What company not named Rogue, REP, or Titan has the best opportunity to be #1 in 5 years?
Follow the Guests on YouTube:
- Garage Gym Lab
- Basement Brandon
- Matt Pendergraph
- Kaizen DIY Gym
- The Kurt Locker
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Looking for some additional home gym content? Check out the articles below:
- The Home Gym Guide
- 11 Ways to Start Your Home Gym for Under $500
- Gym Equipment on Sale
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This week's survey discussed the difficulties of taking rest when needed vs. working out enough, who you are filling your gym with (keeping cost in mind) again, flooring recommendations, and the 2022 REP releases. This week's guest analyst is The Chicken!
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*Note: we did try out a new audio platform this week, and the sound is not quite as crisp as it usually is, but listenable. We are working to make sure it sounds better next time.
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Show Notes:
(1:09) Is working out enough or resting when needed more difficult?
(2:51) With cost in mind, who would you fill your gym with (Titan, REP, Rogue, Sorinex)?
(5:26) Level of interest in GHD, Reverse Hyper, or a Combo?
(10:34) Should Peloton merge with another strength equipment company focused on home gyms?
(13:39) What type of flooring are you most likely to get?
(16:48) Level of Interest in Premium J-Cups vs. Premium Barbell Collars
(21:00) Occupation?
(23:03) Which 2022 REP release are you most interested in?
(24:55) Of the 2022 releases from REP, which specialty bar interests you most?
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Part 2 will be posted soon.
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If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
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16 Rogue or REP with Cost in Mind? (Part 1 with Joe Gray)
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Looking for some additional home gym content? Check out the articles below:
- The Home Gym Guide
- 11 Ways to Start Your Home Gym for Under $500
- Why the Chicken Wouldn't Horse Stall Mat
- Rack Style Options for Your Home Gym
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This is part 2 of our episode with Joe Gray. He’s the founder of the Garage Gym Competition, a Moderator of r/HomeGym on Reddit, and has been blogging about his home gym and strength training experiences for quite some time. We chat about how and why he created a home gym, blogging, his involvement in Reddit since the earlier days, and the Garage Gym Competition.
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*Part 1 is an overview of Survey Results from the week of 1/16/2021
*View the Episode Outline
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- (00:12) You’ve had a home gym for quite some time now. When did you officially start a home gym?
- (4:41) When did you start blogging about your home gym experiences?
- (7:48) Can you explain your involvement with Home Gym Reddit?
- (9:07) What does that look like these days?
- (21:55) What was the original idea behind the Garage Gym Competition?
- (23:08) How it started, and what did year one look like?
- (25:33) What kind of growth have you seen since the first year?
- (31:50) What type of people are doing this competition?
- (33:34) How’s the 2022 competition looking so far?
- (40:57) When is the competition?
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If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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This is part 1 of our episode with guest analyst Joe Gray. He’s the founder of the Garage Gym Competition, Moderator of r/HomeGym on Reddit, and has been blogging about his home gym and strength training experiences for quite some time. Some topics discussed revolve around Joe’s background with the GGC and Reddit, who most would choose to fill an entire gym with, top specialty equipment, and more.
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*Want to follow along with charts? Check out the blog post.
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Outline:
- (1:44) With cost in mind, who are you choosing to fill an entire home gym with?
- (11:12) Have you heard of or participated in the Garage Gym Competition?
- (14:32) If you own any dumbbells, is it a full set? If you own any kettlebells, is it a full set?
- (19:33) Which specialty piece of equipment are you choosing first?
- (27:04) Are you a parent?
- (27:26) How often do you rearrange your home gym each year?
- (30:04) Do you typically look to see what Country your equipment was made in before purchasing?
- (31:49) Are you a member of Reddit r/HomeGym and/or Home Gym Discord?
- (35:36) Do you have a computer in your home gym?
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Part 2 will be posted soon.
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If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
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15 Programming, Tech, Personal Preferences, and Surplus Strength!
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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This week, we surveyed the community about some “personal preference” questions, programming, tech, cardio, and more.
We also interviewed our podcast guest, Jason Campbell. He is the founder of Surplus Strength and the Universal Pulley System creator. In the Q&A section, we discuss the birth story of the UPS, troubles with bringing it to market, why he started his own home gym, and make some predictions for the home gym industry.
Survey Results:
- (2:52) Do you typically follow a workout program, Do you pay for a workout program, and Do you have a 1:1 coach?
- (7:11) Which piece of cardio equipment are you choosing if you could only have 1?
- (13:55) How do you feel about tech entering the home gym space?
- (15:40) Personal Preference Questions
- (20:54) Have you heard of Surplus Strength? and Do you know what the Universal Pulley System from Surplus Strength is?
- (23:28) What is the Universal Pulley System?
- (26:51) After the prototypes, were you 100% sure about selling them?
- (30:55) When did you start your home gym and can you walk us through the evolution of it?
- (34:00) Excluding your products, what’s your favorite purchase you’ve ever made? (36:05) Worst?
- (37:53) What are your favorite benefits of owning a home gym?
- (41:00) What are some issues you’ve had with bringing the product to market?
- (44:48) Would you say that garage gym lifters are your target audience?
- (46:07) How is the UPS manufactured?
- (56:53) What originally sparked the idea and then ultimately why did you “go for it?”
- (60:57) How have you seen the industry change in the last few years? Any predictions on how it may change (big or small) in the near future?
Check Out Surplus Strength:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surplusstrength/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SurplusStrength/
- Website: https://surplusstrength.com/
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
- What Do You Lift With, Bro? + Favorite Bench and More with Matt Pendergraph
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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DIY extraordinaire Kyle from Kaizen DIY Gym joins us to discuss some DIY survey results and share his story.
In this episode, you'll get a sense of the overall interest in DIY projects within the home gym community, what got Kyle interested in the space, chat about some specific DIY projects, and MORE.
Show Notes:
- (0:52) Overall Level of Interests in DIY Projects for Home Gym?
- (2:54) Have you have completed at least one DIY project for their home gym.
- (3:52) Have you completed at least 1 DIY project for your home, in general?
- (4:08) How many Home Gym DIY projects have you completed?
- (5:41) What are the chances you'll do a DIY project for the home gym this year?
- (6:08) DIY Projects ore Home Gym Hacks? What interests you more?
- (9:28) Build or Buy?
- (16:16) Explain your woodworking experience.
- (18:04) When did you add your first piece of gym equipment?
- (23:47) When did you decide to start producing content in the home gym space?
- (25:56) Can you explain how the secondhand markets shifted from before the pandemic to after?
- (30:36) Favorite DIY project so far?
- (34:42) Least favorite DIY project?
- (37:16) Most difficult part of growing a brand?
Follow Kyle:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaizendiygym/
- kaizendiygym on TikTok
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaizendiygym
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KaizenDIYGym
- Website: http://kaizendiygym.com/
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- Preacher Pad Invention, Predicting the Future, and More with GGL
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
- What Do You Lift With, Bro? + Favorite Bench and More with Matt Pendergraph
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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Seb Ostrowicz is the founder of Weightlifting House, a company bringing people closer to the sport of Weightlifting with podcasts, articles, videos, apparel, and equipment. In addition, WH provides Weightlifting education through their Coaches Only and Athlete Only portals. Seb is also the author of two books: one is a weightlifting historian's guide to the greatest Sinclairs of all time, and the other is The Pendlay Method which is everything Seb learned from coach Glen Pendlay before he passed.
This chat walks us through the story of WH, their struggle and successes when selling equipment, the future of the sport, and more!
Show Notes:
(1:48) What was it like in the training halls at the IWF World Championships?
(3:28) What does Weightlifting House do?
(5:23) What was the birth story of Weightlifting House?
(11:43) Where are your barbells manufactured?
(19:16) What does Weighlifting House do better or different than other equipment companies?
(27:12) Any plans on bringing a new product to market?
(32:37) You go to to the World Championships, and you see your logo being sold without authorization. Can you give us the story behind that?
(37:19) Who is your target audience?
(41:48) Where do you see Weightlifting House going in the future?
(44:01) Where is the sport of weightlifting heading? And, can you give us a rundown of what the recent Olympic news means and what it means for the future?
(47:36) What’s your prediction on how all of it will turn out?
If you enjoyed this episode, check out some similar episodes:
Interview with the Founder of Bridge Built, Patryk Bielawski
Dylan Tellam - From Ab Amigo to AbMat
10 with REP Co-Founder, Ryan McGrotty
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Adam from Garage Gym Lab joins us in this episode. We discussed survey questions from Christmas about holiday workouts, strength sports interest of the community, who will be the most popular equipment supplier for home gym strength in 5 years, and also asked Adam a number of questions about his home gym experiences. In addition, he retells how he invented the Preacher Pad.
Additional charts/info: https://bit.ly/3zxjfY8
Survey Questions
- (1:23) Do you typically train on the holidays?
- (2:44) Do you get something for your home gym as a present this holiday season?
- (4:22)Do you stay consistent with eating/drinking during the holidays?
- (5:13) Do you typically set gym-related goals going into each
- (8:12) Which strength sport interests you most?
- (10:02) What's worse for home workouts? Hot summers or cold winters?
- (10:25) How much will you spend on your home gym in 2022?
- (20:26) What's a more significant issue during home workouts? Finishing workouts or warming up?
- (21:12) How many people do you know with "serious garage gyms?"
- (24:15) Regular or Strongman Sandbags?
- (27:57) In 5 years, who will be the most popular equipment supplier for home gym strength?
Q&A with Garage Gym Lab
- (33:26) Your gym is filled with some of the best things to outfit a gym with flooring, racks (Sorinex + REP), bars, but I'm sure it didn't start that way. How long have you been building your garage gym?
- (36:07) Was there a product along the way that felt as if it took your gym to the next level?
- (37:03) If you had to pick one with price in mind, are you choosing the Prime Single Stack or the Flywheel?
- (39:46) Favorite rack attachment?
- (42:13) Favorite specialty bar that you own? Most used specialty bar? Are they the same?
- (44:58) Rack attachments or Specialty Bars? What are you choosing if you could only have one?
- (46:12) There are many garage gym accounts these days, and many have the hopes of making it a career like you have. What sort of advice would you give them to help make that happen?
- (47:55) Can you retell how you invented the preacher pad?
- (53:08) Have you made any home gym mistakes along your "journey?"
- (55:42) Do you have any bold predictions for the home gym industry in 2022?
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out:
- Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker
- What Do You Lift With, Bro? + Favorite Bench and More with Matt Pendergraph
- Not Good Enough for the Year-End Summary w Guest Dylan Tellam
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This is our 2021 yearly wrap-up of survey results. We’ve taken the most “relevant” pieces of data and summarized them into one episode.
Within this summary, you’ll find:
- (1:28) Who is Answering these Questions?
- (4:46) More about those answering these questions
- (13:32) Benefits of the Home Gym
- (15:34) Issues that Home Gym Owners Face
- (19:53) What is Owned?
- (28:24) Home Gym Space
- (36:35) Barbell Data
- (41:50) Rack Data
- (44:40) Equipment Preferences
- (50:37) Cardio Equipment
- (54:34) Have You Heard of These Companies?
- (59:30) Other Interesting Survey Results
Thank you for participating and listening to the results, especially as we are just getting this podcast rolling! In the future, we will continue to do this weekly, so please keep sending us your thoughts!
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Ryan McGrotty is one of the entrepreneurs behind REP Fitness. He co-founded it with his brother back in 2012 and retold the story in this discussion. We also talk about the REP product roadmap, many “Made in China vs. Made in America" details, what it likely means if we see a copy-cat product and more. Much of this information hasn’t ever been publicly stated.
I look forward to hearing what you all think. Enjoy.
(0:00) Intro
(0:41) What do your days look like today?
(2:10) Other stuff to know about Ryan outside of REP
(4:27) What does your home gym look like?
(6:49) What were you doing before REP?
(7:27) When did you come up with the idea to create your equipment?
(17:19) After starting with bumper plates, what were the following few products?
(18:25) How long until you felt you were going to make it as a company?
(19:00) Any mistakes or horror stories you could share?
(21:47) Can you explain what you and your brother worked on when starting the company? Did that change?
(23:27) How do you stay close to the community? Or, what's propelled your company to make such a massive leap in the last five years or so?
(26:37) Favorite product release?
(27:30) How long do adjustments on products take?
(29:42) How did your business change in 2020?
(33:17) Does it seem like the customers are different than they were back in 2012?
(34:25) The Denver distribution center is moving to a new spot in Los Angeles by the end of 2022. What does this mean for your company and its customers?
(36:21) What type of products will be released in 2022?
(38:56) Thoughts on fitness technology in the future?
(45:00) Where and how your products are manufactured?
(49:12) What would you say to someone that just says all you do is copy other companies and contract someone from overseas to make it for you?
(52:45) It does not feel that the quality difference these days in certain import companies (like yourself) vs. Made in America is incredibly different. Can you explain why?
(55:47) Are there different types of ways to “import?” Are specific ways better than others?
(58:55) As a founder of a pretty large company, what keeps you up at night these days?
(59:42) What does REP need to improve on the most?
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Intro
We are winding down 2021 and are preparing a summary of the 2021 Survey Results. This is the episode before the overview where we are going to discuss some interesting findings that probably won't make that summary episode, which tackles much more of the "necessary" information."
This week's guest analyst is Dylan Tellam, a Co-Owner and product developer with AbMat. Hear his story in episode 4.
Survey Results:
(1:28) Benefits of the Home Gym, Wrong Answers Only
(4:53) In 5 Years, who will be the most Popular equipment supplier for home gym strength?
(7:27)Would you be interested in a rower that provides more resistance than your classic Concept 2 Rower?
(9:12) Which specialty piece of equipment are you choosing? A Belt Squat, GHD, Reverse Hyper, or Functional Trainer?
(10:49) Estimate how many different brands are in your home gym?
(13:13) What's more difficult? Eating healthy or working out enough?
(15:55) REP FT-5000 or Titan Single Stack Pulley?
(25:37) Coffee or Preworkout?
(29:22) What would you likely buy first (Transformer Bar or Any Belt Squat)?
(33:42) Which Plate Loaded Strength Machine are you most interested in? vs. Which Selectorized Strength Machine are you most interested in?
(37:41) How often do you work out outside?
(38:45) Are you more likely to buy a barbell because of a cool name?
(41:27) How many have purchased gym equipment in retail stores vs. online?
Q&A with Dylan:
(45:55) Have there been any products that you tried to bring to market but failed? Or, are there any products that just haven't taken off like you initially thought?
(50:49) Are there any product designers in the industry that you look up to? Or, get inspiration from?
(54:43) What's a product you see today that you don't think will be around in 5 years? Or something that will be dramatically less popular?
(58:36) Any products that you can think of that very few have but will be much more popular in the future?
(64:47) Tell me about a product that AbMat sells that more people should know about.
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Patryk Bielawski started his Bridge BUILT journey back in 2012 while still in college.
This discussion takes us from the beginning to where the company is now. Other topics include: starting 75 Hard just before the holidays, American manufacturing, his ideas around innovation, and more.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) 75 Hard
(4:41) Who is Patryk
(5:48) The Idea of Bridge Built
(10:22) All In. What's Next?
(17:18) 1st Year in Business Summary
(23:35) The Story of the Phoenix Rack
(26:38) Going into 2020...
(34:02) Failure Stories Along the Way, but Don't Call Them Failures
(40:40) Today, what does Bridge Built Sell? + Upcoming products
(44:18) Issues that keep the Bridge Built Founder up at Night
(46:20) Significance of being different and innovating for Patryk
(50:32) Importance of American Manufacturing
(57:51) How are you training, and does it help in creating new equipment?
(65:25) Bridge Built in 5 Years?
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This episode is joined by another special guest "analyst." - Kurt, AKA The Kurt Locker, on social media. Kurt competes as a strongman. He is a Veteran, DIY enthusiast proud father, and has one of the nicest garage gyms in Ohio. We talk rack hardware, DIY projects, think of new product ideas, strongman equipment for beginners, and more.
Survey Results
(1:27) What is your "Rack Hardware" Preference?
(4:40) About 28% bought gym equipment during a November 2021 sale
(6:36) Vertical Folding > Folded Up Adjustable Bench Storage for most.
(12:37) A majority are working out "outside" of traditional working hours
(15:47) Saving time is more important than saving money
(18:34) A decent amount answering these surveys are running a "business" out of their home gym
(18:56) Lots of time is saved by owning a home gym
(21:46) Have you been "Influenced" to purchase by a friend/family member or "home gym influencer?"
(23:33) What's the #1 reason you train? AND What's the #2 reason you train?
(30:18) Cold winters are worse for most than hot summers
Q&A with Kurt (36:36)
(37:34) When did you start a home gym, and how has it evolved?
(46:00) What are you currently training for these days? What initially got you interested in "Strongman?"
(49:45) What is your favorite DIY project or two that you've done in the home gym?
(53:52) If someone wanted to test out strongman, what equipment would you recommend for a beginner?
(59:55) What's a typical week of Strongman training look like?
(67:22) What's your favorite "Specialty Barbell" you've ever used?
(71:00) Can you tell us about some mistakes you've made?
(74:23) It appears that you've grown steadily on YouTube. What was the reasoning for starting a YouTube channel?
(77:47) Tell everyone about your homemade log press?
Sunday Survey Discussion - "What's your favorite benefit of owning a home gym?" (84:30)
More
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This week's survey questions were all over the place. There wasn't a proper theme but many "random-ish" questions that had been asked back in 2020. For the podcast, we had a special guest analyst - Matt Pendergraph. He's a fellow home gym junkie and added quite a bit of insight throughout. Plus, a Q&A where he answers some questions about his equipment preferences is later in the episode.
Survey Questions:
(0:43) When buying gym equipment, how important is it that it was made in your country (if possible)?
(1:38) What proportion of your gym was made in your country?
(4:05) What do you lift with?
(4:56) Is it okay to finance gym equipment? "and" Have you financed gym equipment?
(6:21) Would you consider yourself an "equipment snob?"
(8:21) How many people work out in your home gym?
(10:24) Kabuki or Eleiko?
(12:28) Do you drink a "pre-workout" before working out?
(14:41) Is it worth spending $30-$40 more for a barbell that will not rust?
(15:09) Battle Rope or Inertia Wave?
(17:54) Do you actually save money by owning a home gym?
(22:29) How many home gym Instagram accounts do you follow?
(24:33) REP or Rogue Bench?
Q&A with Matt Pendergraph
(26:30) You've had experience with quite a few benches. What's your favorite?
(27:29) What's the most overrated one you've tried?
(28:13) Slinger vs. Surplus Strength? Which do you prefer?
(31:17) What’s your favorite attachment to go with them?
(33:37) You are a master with the lever arms. What’s your favorite thing to do?
(34:38) There are a number of lever arms out there. Any tips for choosing the right ones?
(36:59) One barbell for the rest of your life. What are you choosing?
(39:13) Lastly, what are the top 3 specialty bars you’ve ever used?
Sunday Survey Discussion
(40:12) What's the best purchase you've ever made for the home gym? Worst?
Follow Matt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpendergraph/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5j-05Nqd2lqf-KSL4nurdg
Website: https://www.mattpendergraph.com/
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This week we have a few quick hitters talking about the Assault Bike, "specialty bar" storage, and the new Bridge Built adjustable bench. Then, we'll discuss a typically repeated survey each season, which revolves around the "issues" we face as home gym owners. There are two "issues" that are easily the biggest problems that home gym owners face.
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Show Notes:
(0:26) Quick Hitters
- (0:57) Assault Bike Relevance and (1:13) Assault Bike vs. Rogue Echo Bike
- (1:33) Specialty Bar Storage - Good or Bad Idea?
- (3:15) Bridge Built Adjustable Bench
(4:50) Issues
- (7:32) Barely Issues
- (8:32) Small Issues
- (9:47) Medium Issues
- (11:28) Large Issues
- (12:25) Changes from the last time this survey was done
- (16:28) A few other observations
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Check out the blog, which includes charts and links.
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Dylan is currently a Co-Owner and a product developer with AbMat, which has evolved into a "platform for single product inventors over the past few years. It's much more than just the "AbMat" now, and a whole lot of the credit goes to Dylan. This chat is an overview of how he got to where he is today, what AbMat is doing and includes several other miscellaneous questions.
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Show Notes:
(1:44) The story begins with Dylan's dresser breaking while holding his feet during sit-ups. He ends up going to Home Depot and puts together a V1 version of the Ab Amigo.
(2:57) Dylan explains many of the issues and costs of launching a product from scratch (and by yourself).
(9:48) Connects with AbMat for the first time.
(15:54) He randomly meets NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champ.
(23:32) Shark Tank opportunity falls though but a business relationship forms
(26:47) Dylan was just 19 when he first created the Ab Amigo. He explains his life circumstances at the time, which were heavily impacted when his family business "sank."
(35:25) Dylan makes the full time leap to AbMat
(36:52) AbMat's evolution over the past few years. It's no longer a "one-trick pony."
(40:50) "Collaboration, not competition." AbMat has turned into a platform for single product inventors.
(47:25) What are the characteristics that you'd like to see in an inventor that you work with?
(51:58) There are many pros, but what are some cons of American manufacturing?
(56:44) Dylan's sales pitch to a large company selling a "knock-off" product.
(60:45) How has the industry changed since you've gotten involved, and what will its future look like?
(65:42) Where do you see AbMat in 5 years?
(68:00) If someone has a product idea, what are the steps necessary to contact AbMat?
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This week we reveal some results of a little this or that, a repeat question that we have been keeping our eye on as more Black Friday sales are getting released, and some other home gym space questions. We start by discussing some "good" or "bad" product potential product ideas:
(1:15) - Intro
(2:47) - Good or Bad Idea?
(5:38) - Concept 2 Rower vs. Echo Bike
(6:32) - REP vs. Sorinex
(7:29) - Powerlifting vs. CrossFit
(8:07) - Garage vs. Basement
(9:07) - Expect to make BF purchase?
(10:57) - Used Marketplace Info
(13:23) - “Specialty” J-Cups
(15:58) - Clearing Space vs. Filling Gym
(18:09) - Favorite Home Gym Hack
(21:34) - Conclusion and Cash Offering
Links mentioned in the episode:
All Good or Bad Ideas for 2021
Irwin Rollers
Blog Post for this episode (includes giveaway opportunity mentioned at the end) will be posted soon after the episode is released.
All 2021 Survey Results
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This episode analyzes a number of head-to-head matchups like REP vs. Titan and Half Racks vs. Power Racks, along with some other random questions like what is your foldaway rack of choice and if you expect to make a gym equipment purchase this month (again)?
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Want a closer look at these numbers? Check out the blog post*.
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Episode Outline:
(2:02) - Intro
(3:03) - REP vs. Titan
(5:11) - Power vs. Half Rack
(5:32) - Concept 2 vs. Everyone Else
(6:37) - 3 Hex DBs vs. Any Adjustable DB Set
(9:00) - Rogue Rack vs. REP Rack
(9:23) - Do you expect to make a BF purchase?
(10:40) - Slope?
(11:59) - Foldaway Rack of Choice
(12:50) - How often do you work out alone at home?
(13:50) - All-in-One Trainer Interest
(15:00) - #1 Item on your wish list
(19:45) - Conclusion
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This week's podcast looks at our Halloween Sunday Survey Results, best bench for most people, Wide Pads from REP, and the RX505.
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Want a closer look at these numbers? Check out the blog pos*t.
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Episode Outline:
() - RX505
() - REP Wide Pads
() - Best Bench for Most People
() - Trick or Treat Results
() - What companies or products should more people know about?
() - Conclusion
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