Summary In this episode, Kyle and Michael dive into the latest developments in the PRx controversy, dubbed "Jammergate." The conversation starts with a recap of the timeline, highlighting key events and responses from PRX. Kyle shares insights from his multiple discussions with PRx's leadership, expressing optimism about finding a collaborative res…

Overview In this episode, Kyle and Michael discuss the turmoil caused by PRx's recent actions in the home gym equipment space, particularly focusing on the controversy surrounding PRx's Halo Arms and their impact on smaller innovators like Vendetta and GymPin. Initially hopeful about a constructive response from PRx, the duo discusses how PRx's eve…

OverviewIn this episode hosts Kyle and Michael dive deep into the world of home gyms, exploring the latest trends and personal experiences with fitness equipment. They discuss their recent acquisitions from Home Gym Con, where Kyle returned with an impressive haul including two ATX pieces, a Bells of Steel rack, and a Fringe Osprey rack. The conver…

Overview Home Gym Con was a fantastic weekend filled with camaraderie and excitement. The highlight of the event was the people, with attendees and vendors alike expressing their love for the home gym community. The scale of the event was also impressive, with a significant increase in vendors and attendees compared to the previous year. ATX Equipm…

Summary The podcast episode features a lively discussion between Kyle and Michael, focusing on various aspects of the fitness industry, particularly the nuances of brand management and marketing strategies within niche markets like fitness expos. The conversation revolves around a specific incident involving REP Fitness, which faced consequences fo…

Summary The conversation covers the announcement of Rep Ares V2, the frustration of Rep Ares V1 owners, Rep's approach to new product releases, the use of affiliate links by influencers, the controversy between Garage Gym Reviews and The Strength Co, and the influx of Chinese equipment manufacturers in the home gym market. We also cover topics such…

Episode Outline (00:00) Introduction and Personal Updates (02:47) Benefits of Outdoor Activities (06:10) Balancing Content Creation and Training (08:53) Thoughts on Content Creation (13:37) Hot Takes and Questions from the Community (23:45) New Product Debuts at Home Gym Con (26:08) Exciting and Innovative Equipment (30:01) Modular Storage System (…

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*Use code dyelb to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction and Return to Podcasting (3:00) Home Gym Con and Content Strategy (8:00) Challenges of Moving Home Gym (13:00) Dealing with a Flood (18:00) Challenges of Content Creation (20:00) Black Friday Equipment Purchases (25:00) Training and Goals (35:00) Training for Spartan Race (45…

(Get Tickets Here for 2024 Here) Mike & Kyle chat about their HomeGymCon experiences. (0:00) Intro (4:07) Mike's Journey to HGC (8:44) Kyle's Journey (10:24) Prior Weekend Plans (22:52) Testing equipment for the first time (30:18) The Sadness After

Mike & @KaizenDIYGym chat Arnold, HomeGymCon, and make another big announcement!

Episode Outline (0:35) Attachment recommendations for the DIY rack (1:22) Ideal Physique (3:22) Cons of home gyms (5:34) Tutorial for a leg holder for the wall-mounted pulley to do lat pulldowns? (7:39) DIY sandbag that won't break? (9:04) How can I do a strong and comfortable hip thrust machine (+300kg) with a bar? (10:10) Any new DIYs that you wa…

Episode Outline (0:20) Catching up on weather, dust, and more (5:11) Mike's gym updates (10:27) Pulley setup time (18:44) Pug Box (25:21) New gym equipment Follow Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG Follow Kyle on YouTube Follow Kyle on Instagram

*Use code DIY to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:26) Nice Like Mike's Move (7:00) The Rebuild (13:03) 2023 Check-In (20:16) HomeGymCon Follow Follow @nicelikemike__ on IG Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Episode Outline (1:23) What piece of home gym equipment would you recommend as a first upgrade over basics? (3:53) Can I get the Rogue Trolley without the lever arms (4:45) How do you do a DIY GHD with wood? (6:02) Trust your spouse with an equipment-related Christmas present purchase or buy yourself? (7:39) What is the GOAT Christmas cookie? (8:14…

Links Buffalo Bully Fab Website Matt's Review of the Bully Glyder Episode Outline (0:33) What is Buffalo Bully Fab? (1:06) More about Marc & getting into fabrication (3:14) Buying vs. Building (3:48) Where did the name come from? (4:39) Top product (7:47) What's in the works? (12:21) Second batch of pre-orders (14:09) Moving (17:32) Other Products …

Links: GymPin Website Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News Episode Outline: (0:45) More about GymPin (8:29) The Birth of the Adapters (10:11) GymPin Reaches Out (19:49) When are pre-orders expected to ship? (21:02) Do they work with Monster Lite 2.0 arms? (22:31) Do they work with 1.0 rogue arms? (…

Episode Outline (0:40) DIY Power Rack Build (5:31) Matt's Update (12:20) Black Friday (18:52) Mutant Metals Handle (22:03) HomeGymCon Follow: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Tristan Buttle joined Kyle on the pod to discuss: (0:24) Who is Tristan Buttle? (3:35) Ranting on social media (10:57) Commercial gyms (17:05) Home gyms in the UK (22:06) Michael Myers (29:22) What does Tristan’s gym look like? Additional Links: Follow Tristan on Instagram and check out some other links Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & K…

Matt and Kyle chat about that home gym social media life. Links: Viral TikTok Post Bully Glider Review Episode Outline: (2:18) Social Media Grind (8:59) Going Viral on TikTok (15:08) Dealing with Hate (30:25) What's Next for Kyle? (32:05) What's Next for Matt? (37:33) Creating Equipment Follow: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on In…

Matt and Kyle discuss new equipment in their homes along with other releases in the industry. Plus, Kyle updates us all on those jammer arm adapters. Links: Kabuki Bar Sold by Rogue Rogue MG-4 Plate Loaded Pulley Tower New Products from REP Episode Timeline: (8:03) Matt's New Equipment (10:55) Plate Loaded Pulley Towers (17:30) Other New Equipment …

Kyle and Peej (@designbuildlift) chat about the role of DIY projects in a home gym, how they record and present these projects on social media, and end the episode with a game called “build, buy, burn.” (0:45) HomeGymCon Chat (3:45) How Peej got into DIY Gym Equipment (16:47) The Beginning of Design. Build. Lift. - DIY Fitness Club on YouTube (19:4…

Matt and Kyle chat injuries, deloading, recovery times, and gym safety: (0:41) Workout-Related Injuries (5:53) Injuries Outside of the gym (21:06) De-Load (34:22) Safety Additional Links: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Kim from Barbell Rescue (0:21) Kim went hunting (10:41) What is Barbell Rescue? (15:30) Toothpaste (20:00) Barbell Rescue momentum (27:02) Working out (42:05) Key takeaways Additional Links: Barbell Rescue Website Barbell Rescue on Instagram Barbell Rescue on TikTok Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled …

Matt and Kyle take a bit of a new route this week by chatting about nutrition, cardio, ideal physiques, (3:12) Food and Nutrition (12:30) Cardio (17:42) Ideal Physique (20:35) Biggest Struggles Additional Links: Follow Matt & Kyle on YouTube Follow Matt & Kyle on Instagram Subscribe to Knurled News

Kyle sits down with John Greaves III to chat about creating home gym content, balancing a hectic schedule, social media strategies, and more. (0:25) A couple of news items (1:13) Tips for those looking to create home gym content (4:08) Juggling the work/life/work balance (8:51) Social media strategy (15:51) Primary platform Additional Links: Garage…

Matt and Kyle discuss some recent news and answer questions about creating content within the home gym community. Show Notes: (0:00) Catch up time (5:33) Bully Glider (8:10) Marrs Bar Content Creation Questions: (11:17) Where do I begin? (16:44) How do I gain followers? (26:20) Money (32:32) Do I need my own website? (36:55) Tips and tricks for a s…

Kyle (kaizendiygym), Jason (man_who_parks_in_gym), and Mike (nicelikemike___) answer questions from the community. (0:44) Can there ever be a cheaper Squatmax alternative from someone like Titan? (4:32) You guys should do a powerlifting meet. (9:04) Piece of equipment you want but don't need, daily driver barbell and MORE rapid fire ?s Additional L…

Kyle (kaizendiygym), Jason (man_who_parks_in_gym), and Mike (nicelikemike___) chat about working out on vacations, dad life, and more. (0:54) Do you work out when on vacation? (7:03) Favorite items to bring while traveling (11:09) Hotel gyms (14:39) Other activities to get your heart racing (19:34) Dad learning the hard way (22:30) Home gyms within…

Nice Like Mike joins Matt and Kyle to discuss his home gym story, getting weights during COVID, Seattle, and MORE. Show Notes (0:29) Who is Nice Like Mike? (7:30) DIY Squat Rack & Getting Weights During COVID (9:02) Product Highlight: REP AB-5200 vs. AB-4100 (10:20) Favorite Gym & Fitness Story (14:47) What Equipment Goes with a Move (16:09) Seattl…

Jason McKee of @man_who_parks_in_gym comes on the podcast to talk about his username, hacks, cutting up gym equipment, his Monster Lite rack, and more. Dad life and Drink Spotters are also discussed. Show Notes: (0:48) Can't talk about my favorite hack (4:07) Terrible username (6:40) Cutting expensive equipment up (8:40) We're all dads? (9:05) Mons…

In episode 2, Matt and Kyle discuss various topics, including the Rogue Multi-Grip Bar, Preacher Pad, interview Kim from Barbell Rescue, and we get to hear another crazy story. Show Notes: (0:43) Caffeine & Protein (6:45) Rogue Multi-Grip Bar (10:06) Product Highlight - Preacher Pad (12:22) Kim from Barbell Rescue Interview (40:21) Crazy Gym Story …

In the first episode, Matt and Kyle discuss new releases from Rogue, their latest DIY projects, interview Adam from GGE about his dungeon gym, a crazy gym story, answer some Q&A questions from the community, and MORE. Show Notes: (1:04) Build Off #2 (2:54) New Belt Squats for both (7:47) Matt Downgrades to Tent, Upgrades to Camber Bar Options (11:3…