The Art of Manliness Strong, Conditioned, and Ready for Anything — How to Become a Hybrid Athlete
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Jan 6, 2026 
Alex Viada, a coach and author of The Hybrid Athlete, merges the worlds of powerlifting and endurance training. He shares how to excel in both strength and running without compromising performance. Discussing the benefits of being a hybrid athlete, he emphasizes adopting training methods that build all-around fitness. Viada offers insights on testing progress, managing different types of fatigue, and creating effective training schedules, all aimed at living a more adventurous and capable life, regardless of fitness goals.
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From Powerlifter To Hybrid Experiment
- Alex Viada began as a powerlifter and got embarrassed trying to run a 5K, which sparked his hybrid training experiment.
- He gradually learned to combine heavy lifting with endurance and built a system to train both without burning out.
Train For Broad Capability, Not Just A Sport
- Do hybrid training to improve overall health, maintaining muscle, bone density, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness.
- Try new activities so you can credibly attempt hikes, camping, and family outings without being sidelined by lack of conditioning.
Cardio Boosts Strength Session Quality
- Improving aerobic fitness speeds recovery between sets and increases productive volume in strength sessions.
- Adding cardio allowed a powerlifter to do 10–15% more productive work and improved session quality.
