In this week’s Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with fitness expert Bryan Boorstein to dig into the idea of “Meathead Cardio.” Brian has been in the lifting world for years, but over time, he began adding more cardio into his routine—and not only did it stick, it actually improved his performance and health.

We talk about why hybrid training isn’t the enemy of muscle, how to balance lifting and cardio without wrecking recovery, and the strategies Brian used to hold onto his muscle while ramping up his endurance work. He also shares his experience training for and excelling in endurance events, and how this shift has changed his overall well-being.

We wrap up with some practical advice on how you can fold more cardio into your training without sacrificing strength, plus a look ahead at where training and tech might collide in the future.

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Episode Chapters:

04:25 Brian's Hybrid Training Journey
04:59 Balancing Lifting and Cardio
08:49 Training Adjustments and Experiments
14:16 Low Volume Training and Maintenance
34:16 Cardio's Impact on Aesthetics and Well-being
40:24 Brian's Cardio Training Regimen
44:50 Significant Improvements in Rowing Performance
45:32 Balancing Training and Recovery
45:56 Adapting Training for Seasonal Changes
47:15 Experimenting with Different Workout Routines
48:25 Incorporating Cardio and Flexibility
49:31 The Importance of Diverse Physical Activities
51:41 Cardiovascular Training Setup
55:49 The Role of Technology in Training
01:05:16 Running and Its Impact on Training
01:09:21 Zone Two Training and Recovery
01:14:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

Episode 220: Lessons in Muscle Size From Training One Arm for Weeks – an interview with Bryan Boorstein, https://youtu.be/xKpqpybuTE8
Episode 252: Mastering Heart Health: A Deep Dive into Preventive Cardiology with Dr. Michael Twyman, https://youtu.be/hpdMnJSZMf8

Connect with Bryan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorstein
Website: https://evolvedtrainingsystems.com

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