154: What Hybrid Training Is, What It Isn’t, and Why You Should Do It

29/12/2025 1h 5min Episodio 154

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In this episode, I break down hybrid athlete training—how to pair heavy lifting with endurance running without burning out. I share what I’m learning from Ironman prep, why flexibility beats perfection, and the biggest myths holding athletes back. From military lessons to the post-pandemic rise of hybrid training, this is how to balance strength and endurance.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:22 Defining Hybrid Training07:33 Addressing Criticisms of Hybrid Training13:15 Historical Influences on Hybrid Training16:24 Personal Journey and Training Philosophy27:27 Flexibility in Hybrid Training33:46 Adapting Training to Different Goals36:11 Current Training Focus and Routine40:34 Sample Weekly Training Schedule47:25 Adjusting Training Based on Goals51:37 Balancing Strength and Endurance54:32 Optimizing Training Sessions58:24 Managing Lower Body Strength and Running01:04:01 Personalizing Your Hybrid Training01:06:03 Conclusion and Future ContentORDER MY BOOK HERE:⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210⁠FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE⁠https://bpn.team/member⁠IG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitness