EP 104: I’m a PhD—Here’s How You ACTUALLY Should Be Hybrid Training

If you’ve ever wondered what to do after time off training, whether recovery trackers like WHOOP actually work, or how to balance running and lifting, this video is for you.

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In this Q&A, I’m answering your real questions about hybrid training, recovery, strength training, cardio, and performance. As a PhD in exercise physiology and hybrid athlete myself, I break down what actually matters—and what doesn’t—so you can train smarter, recover better, and avoid common mistakes.

We cover topics like:

• What to do when returning to training after time off

• Should interval recovery be walking or jogging?

• How to structure your weekly running distances

• Are recovery trackers like WHOOP actually useful?

• Vibration plates for bone density—fact or fiction

• Should beginners start with lifting or running first?

• How to combine cycling with running and lifting

• How to structure hybrid training effectively

Hybrid training doesn’t have to be complicated—but it does require understanding how to manage recovery, intensity, and consistency.

The goal isn’t perfect training. It’s sustainable training that helps you improve long-term.

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