The Art of Manliness Becoming a Hybrid Athlete
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Feb 9, 2022 Fergus Crawley, co-founder of Omnia Performance, shares his inspiring journey from rugby to becoming a hybrid athlete after overcoming mental health challenges. He discusses the exhilarating combination of strength and endurance, exemplified by feats like deadlifting 500 lbs and completing a sub-12-hour Ironman Triathlon. Fergus shares coaching strategies for balancing strength and endurance training, emphasizes the importance of structured routines, and highlights the mental health benefits of varied fitness approaches. His passion for fitness is contagious!
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Fitness Journey
- Fergus Crawley's fitness journey evolved from rugby and powerlifting to hybrid training.
- This shift was prompted by a struggle with depression and a desire for greater fulfillment.
Finding Purpose in Fitness
- Many athletes struggle to find purpose after specializing in one area for a long time.
- Hybrid training offers renewed motivation and addresses this by combining diverse disciplines.
Extreme Challenges
- Fergus Crawley undertook various fitness challenges, like deadlifting 501 pounds, running a sub-five-minute mile, and completing a marathon all in one day.
- He was inspired by a CrossFit ideal and a desire to push his limits.
