Chris Hinshaw

Chris Hinshaw, a top endurance coach, discusses the benefits of running, the importance of coaching and learning, strength training for aerobic capacity, the benefits of CrossFit, and the significance of a 1.5 mile run program for first responders.

Renowned endurance coach Chris Hinshaw discusses running training for HYROX, mental aspects of sports, why warmups are important, and what sets top athletes apart. The conversation delves into coaching elite athletes like Mat Fraser and Tia Clair Toomey, as well as Hinshaw's own athletic achievements. Overall, a fascinating chat with valuable insights for athletes.

In this episode, Chris Hinshaw, a former Ironman athlete and endurance coach, shares his expertise on fitness and breathing mechanics. He recounts a dramatic beach rescue, underscoring the importance of preparedness. The conversation dives into evolving military fitness protocols and the power of breath in enhancing performance. Hinshaw analyzes the differences between HYROX and CrossFit, discussing whether the former poses a threat or opportunity for the latter. He also shares tips and personal anecdotes on training for HYROX events, making it a must-listen for fitness enthusiasts.

Chris Hinshaw, an expert coach for elite endurance and CrossFit athletes, dives into the art of building a robust aerobic base. He discusses the pitfalls of starting races too quickly and reveals the science behind effective pacing strategies. Listeners learn about essential training details, including motor-unit recruitment and the importance of heart rate management. Chris shares insights from training champions like Jeff Adler, emphasizing the mindset needed for success and how to overcome past setbacks.

Chris Hinshaw is one of the world's leading experts on endurance and aerobic capacity. He has trained 30 CrossFit Games champions, along with a series of Olympians, professional surfers, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions. Chris sits down with Mike Lombardi to detail everything you need to know about increasing your own aerobic capacity and what training missteps you should avoid along the way. They discuss Chris' coaching style (2:36), the role coaches should play in working with athletes (5:04), strength training for endurance athletes (11:00), Chris' career as a world-class triathlete (15:38), improving recovery (28:52), intensity and recovery (30:36), the importance of feel (44:52), and understanding recovery and HRV with WHOOP (48:59).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn