ShreddedDad.com is a home gym resource run by Jose (Fitness Instructor).
My goal is to show you proven ways to get in shape year round while building and working out from a garage gym.
I’ve achieved a lean body using intermittent fasting, calisthenics, and weight lifting protocols from the comfort of my garage and usually while wearing pj’s.
You can see most of my pajamas workouts on my Instagram 🙂
Being a dad, I want to be involved in my kids activities as much as possible so working out from home has made it easy to stay on track and allows me to keep up with them without feeling out of breath.
Who Am I And How Do I Know About This Stuff?
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I’m a family guy. I’m 41 years old and like so many other people, I learned the importance of diet very late in life and for many years tried to out train a bad diet without any of the results I wanted… until I learned about intermittent fasting.
I’ve been immersed in the health field for many years and I could never figure out the right way to eat so that my body would stay lean.
I always thought the way bodybuilders measured and weighed their food was ridiculous and not for me.
Counting macros and calories was not something I thought I could stick to because it seemed so difficult (it’s actually easier than you think).
How Shredded Dad began
At the end of 2017 I started following several online influencers and they would always talk about how he stayed lean year round and had pretty good size.
They always talked about not eating breakfast and fasting for at least 16 hours of the day.
This went against everything I had ever learned and made no sense to me but I kept watching videos and kept researching more.
Turns out intermittent fasting was the missing ingredient I was looking to get my body as lean as I’ve ever been (yes even at 41 years of age!).
I started fasting religiously and within 4 weeks I started to notice my body changing.
My jaw line was showing more, my abs were starting to pop, and I could see myself leaning out rather quickly while maintaining muscle.
I was hooked and after a year of using this method, I can tell you it’s the easiest “diet” (if you want to call it that) that I’ve been on and the most sustainable nutrition and exercise plan you can follow.
Garage Gym Journey
Building a garage gym has always been a dream of mine.
I had no idea where to start especially since I’ve never been handy.
But it’s actually easier than you think.
If I can figure out how to place hundreds of pounds on the wall and ceiling without anything crashing down on me, then I’m sure you can build a kick ass garage gym as well.
Here’s my garage used to be…
Here’s my garage gym now (and still adding more stuff)
If you’re looking to build your home gym without breaking the bank, make sure you check out my discount gym equipment page.
Garage Gym Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shredded Dad?
Shredded Dad is a home gym equipment reviewer and fitness equipment expert who provides hands-on product testing, honest reviews, and practical guidance for building effective home gyms.
With years of hands-on experience testing barbells, racks, benches, cardio machines, and specialty training tools, Shredded Dad focuses on how equipment actually performs outside of marketing claims.
His reviews prioritize usability, durability, space efficiency, and identifying who a product is truly designed for.
What is Shredded Dad known for?
He is known for real-world fitness equipment testing and being quoted by major national and international media outlets including Yahoo Health, GQ, AskMen, and Wales Online.
Has Shredded Dad been featured in the media?
Yes, In addition to fitness-focused platforms, Shredded Dad has been quoted as a subject-matter expert in national and international media, including Yahoo Health, Yahoo Finance, GQ, AskMen, Lifewire, Redfin, GoBankingRates, Public Storage, GB News, Wales Online, Mirror, The Sun, Express, and more.
What type of equipment does Shredded Dad review?
Strength equipment, cardio machines, compact home gym systems, specialty attachments, and tools designed for busy adults training at home.
Shredded Dad’s expertise has been featured by leading fitness equipment brands, including PRx Performance, Body-Solid, Micro Gainz, Beyond Power, UClips, Get RX’d, Living Fit, Vector Athletics, The NordStick, and more.
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