Becoming a Hybrid Athlete: Pursuing Your Lifting & Running Goals with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

On today's episode I'm joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick to give you some of the information you need to combine weight training and running, and pursue your goals as a hybrid athlete! 

 Some topics we discussed:

• Mistakes lifters make when adding running to their training for the first time
• Will running kill your gains?
• Adjusting volume and intensity when starting a hybrid program 
• The cortisol boogie man and low energy availability 
• Improving your aerobic capacity 
• How Alyssa does all that she does and lessons she's learned along the way

Dr. Alyssa Olenick holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology is a certified sports nutritionist and Crossfit Level 2 Trainer. Alyssa completed her doctoral training in exercise and human metabolism, sex differences and menstrual cycle physiology. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow researching the areas of menopause and metabolism. As a coach she specializes in the areas endurance, strength and hybrid training. She runs her online business ‘Doc Lyss Fitness’ and is a strength athlete, ultra-marathon runner, and all-around fitness lover who is passionate about educating people on science-based fitness to get them into the gyms and on the roads/trails — or often, doing both at the same time!

You can learn more about Dr. Alyssa Olenick and her programs at: www.doclyssfitness.com
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@doclyssfitness
YouTube Channel: HERE

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