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Look Good Move Well

Hybrid Athlete Training With Alec Benis

Jul 26, 2024
Alec Blenis, an accomplished hybrid athlete and coach, dives into the world of hybrid training. He reveals the five common mistakes to avoid, emphasizing the importance of patience and personalization. Alec encourages adopting a beginner's mindset and mastering fundamental skills for optimal performance. He discusses the need for efficient training to balance strength and endurance, promoting consistency over perfection. Finally, he shares methods for assessing training readiness to enhance recovery and effectiveness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hybrid training requires a balance between aerobic capacity and muscular strength to minimize injury risk and enhance performance.
  • Athletes should adopt a beginner's mindset and focus on efficient, high-impact sessions to avoid burnout and ensure consistent progress.

Deep dives

Developing an Aerobic Engine with Muscular Strength

The episode emphasizes the significance of developing both aerobic capacity and muscular strength simultaneously in hybrid training. It explores the necessity of balancing cardiovascular endurance with physical strength for athletes who aim to excel in multiple disciplines. This approach is crucial in minimizing the risk of injury and overtraining, allowing individuals to sustain their performance over time. The host highlights his experience training for the CrossFit Games and offers an insightful eight-week program called Aerobic Body Builder, designed to integrate these two essential components effectively.

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