Listen "Can You Be a Hybrid Athlete Without Losing Muscle? (Kris Gethin) | Ep 385"
Episode Synopsis
Download the Adaptive Cardio Workshop, cardio planning guide, training templates, and get a custom nutrition plan at live.witsandweights.com/adaptive-cardio—Can cardio really kill your gains? What if the truth is the exact opposite? Could you actually build muscle and endurance at the same time, without sacrificing either?I am joined by Kris Gethin, a pro bodybuilder, Ironman finisher, and endurance athlete, to destroy the myth that “cardio ruins muscle.” Kris shares how he transformed from a 220-pound bodybuilder to a full Ironman in six months without losing his physique. We unpack the real science of hybrid training, how to combine strength and cardio effectively, and why recovery, not training volume, is what really determines your success. Tune in to learn how cardio and lifting can finally work together, not against each other.Today, you’ll learn all about:2:24 – Kris’s asthma story and recovery breakthrough7:45 – How hybrid training changed the game14:28 – Building recovery into your lifestyle21:02 – Grounding, mindfulness, and HRV26:58 – Key running, cycling, and swimming tips32:26 – Why sprinting beats long slow cardio39:28 – Nutrition, fasting, and fueling for performance47:02 – Squats, balance, and hybrid strength51:04 – Hydration, sleep, and long-term healthEpisode resources:Instagram: @krisgethin Website: krisgethin.com Facebook: @krisjohngethin Youtube: @krisgethin Support the show🔥 Take a 2-minute Metabolic Quiz for a personalized fat loss report (strength training & nutrition strategies) 🩸 Book a Performance Bloodwork Analysis to find out what's slowing your metabolism and weight loss (20% off - code VITALITY20) 🎓 Lose fat + build muscle in Physique University with evidence-based nutrition coaching (free custom nutrition plan - code FREEPLAN) 👥 Join our Facebook community for fitness & body recomp strategies👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram📱 Try MacroFactor 2 weeks free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS (my favorite nutrition and macros app for lifting weights)
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