About this episode

Dr. Alyssa Olenick discusses the intricacies of hybrid training and common pitfalls for athletes.

Check out Alyssa on socials! @doclyssfitness Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Dr. Alyssa Olenick drops into the Coach 'Em Up Podcast and delivers one of the most practical, no-fluff breakdowns of hybrid training you'll hear. She's got a PhD in exercise physiology, she's run ultramarathons, competed in CrossFit, and she's built a thriving online coaching business — and she's here to tell you exactly where hybrid athletes go wrong and how to fix it. We're talking carb phobia, program hopping, recovery gaps, zone 2 cardio, power training, bone density, and why hard training is just... hard — no matter who you are. Dr. Olenick also gets real about burning out during her PhD, building Doclyss Fitness from passion (not profit), and why eating more carbs might be the single best thing you do for your performance. If you're a hybrid athlete, a coach, or just someone trying to figure out how to balance lifting and cardio…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Riley

Guest: Alyssa Olenick

Topics covered

• hybrid training
• exercise physiology
• athlete performance
• nutrition
• recovery
• coaching

Sponsors

Eleiko, Atlantis Strength, OVR Performance, David Grey Rehab

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Doclyss Fitness

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