659: The Simple Framework That Cuts Through Confusing Fitness Advice and Helps You Train for Longevity with Alex Viada

Have you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice—VO2 max, zone 2, strength, intervals—and wondered how to put it all together without burning out?

In this episode, Ted interviews Alex Viada, one of the leading experts in hybrid training, known for helping athletes and everyday people blend strength and endurance in a sustainable way. Alex breaks down hybrid training in a way that finally makes sense for busy entrepreneurs who want longevity, performance, and efficiency. He reveals the real science behind hybrid performance, what most people get wrong, and how to train efficiently so you can build muscle, improve your cardiovascular fitness, and support long-term health.

Whether you want to lift better, run better, or simply create a well-rounded fitness routine that fits your life, this conversation gives you practical, evidence-based strategies you can start using today.

Today's Guest

Alex Viada

Alex Viada is the founder of Complete Human Performance, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a USA Triathlon Coach, and one of the world's leading hybrid training experts. A lifelong athlete, he has coached thousands across powerlifting, ultra-running, triathlon, and elite military selection programs. Today, he works with a select group of clients while continuing his research and developing educational resources on blending strength and endurance safely and effectively.

Connect to Alex Viada:

Website: Completehumanperformance.com

Instagram: @alex.viada

You'll learn:

• How to combine strength and endurance without overtraining

• The simple rules for balancing high-intensity work, Zone 2, and strength training

• The biggest programming mistakes people make when following influencers

• The truth about VO₂ max, 4×4 intervals, and where to start if you're not an elite athlete

• How to think about longevity, health, and performance after age 40

What Ted and Alex discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:00) Guest Introduction: Alex Viada and Hybrid Athlete Concept

(04:33) The Evolution of Hybrid Training

(06:25) The Importance of Hybrid Training for Longevity

(08:06) Common Mistakes and Misconceptions in Training

(10:59) The Norwegian 4x4 and Other HIIT Protocols

(16:23) Tracking Performance and Adjusting Intensity

(37:19) Wearables and Tracking Tools for Training

(43:37) Supplements and Peptides for Enhanced Performance

(43:41) The Importance of Tracking Performance and Subjective Feelings

(45:29) Challenges and Mistakes in Hybrid Training

(50:24) Effective High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Strategies

(50:58) Wearables and Tracking Tools for Performance Improvement

(53:17) Debunking Myths and Confusion Around Training Zones

(64:00) Supplements and Peptides for Enhanced Performance

(81:06) Conclusion and Final Thoughts