#987: Hybrid Training - Effective Method? Or Fastest Way To Lose Strength & Size?

2024-07-08

EASILY one of the most talked about training styles in the fitness world right now... Hybrid Training. And with Hyrox on the rise, it's only going to get more popular amongst individuals training around the world. But is it actually effective? What are the benefits? And can you still build muscle training this way or will all the cardio eat away at your gains? In this episode of the podcast, I answer ALL of those questions and more -- in MASSIVE detail, so that you can walk away knowing exactly what you should think about this new and trendy training style! - - - - - -...

EASILY one of the most talked about training styles in the fitness world right now... Hybrid Training.

And with Hyrox on the rise, it's only going to get more popular amongst individuals training around the world.

But is it actually effective? What are the benefits? And can you still build muscle training this way or will all the cardio eat away at your gains?

In this episode of the podcast, I answer ALL of those questions and more -- in MASSIVE detail, so that you can walk away knowing exactly what you should think about this new and trendy training style!

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LISTENERS’ QUESTIONS:

Does hybrid training cause a lot of muscle loss?
Is there a significant difference for muscle growth between someone just focused on muscle vs. someone who’s hybrid training?
How to balance it out and ensure you’re still recovering?

What is Hybrid Training?

Isn’t it just CrossFit…? No, that’s a sport.
It’s the combination of multiple types of training that normally would be conflicting or have opposing goals.

Pro’s of Hybrid Training:

Health and overall benefits being more vast (more benefits overall)
Longevity in both life, as well as training, is more likely.
Functionality for a physically active lifestyle
More likely to help someone get lean or sustain a leaner physique, due to calorie expenditure being greater

Con’s of Hybrid Training:

Less likely to build significant amounts of muscle
Slower overall progress, when goal is hyper specific
Potential wear and tear on joints
Training could potentially take a lot of time per week

Who’s Hybrid Training Best Suited For?

Advanced individuals who don’t desire building more muscle
Someone who’s solely focused on aerobic capacity and pure strength
An individual who has general goals and has a primary focus on being functional

Setting up a hybrid program

Upper/Lower/Upper/
Push/Pull/Legs/Push/Pull
Full Body w/ More Upper Body
Full Body w/ More Posterior Work
Careful consideration with hip flexors and exercises that overwork your adductors, hips, and spinal erectors.

Conclusion and Teaser Of Something You Won't Expect...

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