Home Gym History

In this episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits down with Mike, the creator behind Knurled News and Do You Even Lift Bro, to talk about his journey into lifting and how he built his impressive home gym setup. They discuss Mike’s early days in fitness, his passion for strength training, and the evolution of home gyms in today’s lifting culture. Whether you love vintage weights, garage gyms, or gym history — this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

In this episode of Home Gym History, Rob and Daniel, also known as Dr. Tatty Waffles, discuss their experiences at HomeGymCon, the evolution of home gym setups, and the importance of community in fitness. Daniel shares insights about his gym equipment, including his Eleko rack and Vultra cable system, and reflects on his journey from P90X to barbell training. The conversation also delves into the origin of Daniel's unique online persona, his collaboration with Darko on a product for the Voltra, and his thoughts on various gym brands and innovations in the fitness space. The episode concludes with a light-hearted discussion about Daniel's gym branding, the Salty Goat, and the importance of personal touches in home gym setups.🏠Save 10% on tickets to HomeGymCon 2026 with code vintage: https://tinyurl.com/yv55227pFind Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_tattywaffles/Find Rob on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@vintageweightspgh?si=nHp71Y9ez0dudjeRChapters00:00 Welcome to Home Gym History00:30 Reflections on HomeGymCon03:02 Exploring Home Gym Equipment08:31 Diving into Barbells and Plates13:20 The Story Behind Dr. Tatty Waffles19:10 Life in Ohio and Home Gym Evolution23:19 The Vintage vs. New Equipment Debate25:27 Collaboration Origins: The Darko Connection34:06 Innovative Product Development: From Idea to Prototype37:05 Future Innovations: What's Next for Daniel?45:34 The Salty Goat: Gym Decor and Personal Branding

Join the Home Gym History Podcast as I talk with Joey Echeverria, a go-to source for home gym knowledge. Joey shares valuable insights on choosing the right equipment, building a home gym that fits your space, and making smart investments. Whether you’re just starting or upgrading your setup, this episode is packed with practical advice you can put to work right away.🏠 Save 10% on tickets to HomeGymCon 2026 with code vintage: https://tinyurl.com/yv55227pFind Joey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joey.echeverria?igsh=ZTdnc29mdGswbzNoFind Rob on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@vintageweightspgh?si=nHp71Y9ez0dudjeRChapters00:00 Home Gym Con Experience03:04 Transitioning Venues: French Lick to Louisville05:55 Powerlifting Journey and Home Gym Setup08:51 Equipment Choices and Preferences11:59 Innovative Products at Home Gym Con14:56 The Evolution of Joey's Home Gym18:04 Competing in Powerlifting and Strongman21:00 Future Plans and Upcoming Competitions24:02 Selling Equipment and Market Trends26:57 New Gym Setup and Moving Plans30:28 Building the Ultimate Home Gym32:38 Selling Equipment: What Goes First?35:02 Favorite Home Gym Brands and Equipment40:00 Innovative Equipment on the Horizon42:44 The Importance of Personal Fit in Equipment49:38 Navigating the Home Gym Community53:06 Home Gym Con: A Unique Experience

Weightlifter, Alejandro Medina,  has been a member of Team USA eight times. He is the 2023 Pan Am Champion, 2022 National Champion, and 2x American Open Champion. He is co-owner of 3 White Lights Gym in Florida where he trains. Alejandro tells Rob about his weightlifting career and explains the ins and outs of pursuing his Olympic dream. They also talk a lot about barbells. Alejandro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medina_islandWhite Lights Gym: https://www.instagram.com/3_whitelights/

Use code Vintage to save: https://primefitness.com/vintageIn this episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits down with Jared Griffin from Prime Fitness USA. They discuss Prime Fitness's journey from a small family business to a renowned name in gym equipment manufacturing. Jared delves into unique features of their products, including the smart cam and torque arm technology, and shares insights on their development process, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation also covers future innovations, product improvements based on customer feedback, and the significance of their vibrant green color scheme. Additionally, they explore the backstory of their collaboration with Coach Cassim and upcoming products to look forward to at HomeGymCon.