The OMNIA Performance Podcast

Fergus Crawley
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Oct 9, 2025 • 26min

Can Cycling Make You a BETTER Runner?

Can Cycling Make You a Better Runner?Can time on the bike really improve performance on your feet?In this episode, Fergus and Kieran dive into how cycling can build and maintain running fitness - from real-world results to the science behind cross-training.They cover:How Kieran ran a 10K PB off minimal run trainingHow Fergus kept his aerobic efficiency after three months off runningWhy cycling helps runners recover, stay strong, and go furtherHow to balance specificity and sustainability in hybrid trainingWhether you’re chasing endurance goals or managing impact, this one’s worth a listen.Ready to take your training to the next level? Discover our 1:1 coaching programs using the link below, and don't miss our free hybrid training guide - now available for download.Our CoachingOur Cycling PlansFree Hybrid Training Guide@omniaperformance
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Oct 2, 2025 • 28min

STOP Sabotaging Your Training - What Are The Most Common Mistakes?

Stop sabotaging your hybrid training.Most hybrid athletes are making the same critical mistakes - and they're killing their progress. Head Coaches Kieran Richardson and James Blanchard expose the truth about rushed race bookings, underselling your potential, and blindly following influencer programs that weren't designed for you. Learn why patience beats panic, how to set goals that actually matter, and the recovery secrets that separate athletes who peak from those who plateau. If you're training hard but not seeing results, this episode will change everything.Ready to take your training to the next level? Discover our 1:1 hybrid coaching programs using the link below, and don't miss our free hypertrophy training guide - now available for download.Our CoachingFree Hypertrophy Training Guide @omniaperformance
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Sep 25, 2025 • 40min

The ULTIMATE Hybrid Challenge: 500lb + Sub-5 Minute Mile

The 500lb + Sub-5 Mile Challenge has become the ultimate test for hybrid athletes – proof that you can shatter the false choice between power and endurance. It's not about being good at one thing. It's about redefining what the human body can do when you train it intelligently. And very few people have achieved it. I recently sat down with our Head Coach Kieran (former military) and my brother Jamie Crawley (Head of Operations) to dive deep into how they cracked this code. Ready to take your training to the next level? Discover our 1:1 hybrid coaching programs using the link below, and don't miss our free hypertrophy training guide - now available for download.Our CoachingFree Hypertrophy Training Guide @omniaperformance
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Sep 18, 2025 • 35min

Hypertrophy Cheatsheet: How to build muscle AND endurance silmultaneously

Join Tom McClure, Head of Performance Nutrition at OMNIA, and JB, the Head Coach and strength specialist, as they challenge the myth that you can’t build muscle and endurance simultaneously. They delve into effective programming strategies, highlight the energy demands of muscle gain, and explain how sleep enhances performance. The duo shares six practical tips for hybrid athletes, covering nutrition and training techniques that maximize gains while minimizing fatigue. Prepare to elevate your training game with their expert insights!
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Sep 11, 2025 • 33min

How To Manage Nutrition When Life Gets Chaotic (Lessons From The Military)

Constantly on the road? Military life? Zero time for weekly meal prep?This episode is your lifeline. Fergus brings together Head Coach Kieran (former military) and Head of Performance Nutrition Tom McClure to reveal the nutrition strategies that actually work when life throws curveballs.From military mess halls to service station snacks - these guys have cracked the code on staying fuelled when your options are limited and your schedule is chaos.Ready to take your training to the next level? Discover our 1:1 coaching programs using the link below, and don't miss our free hybrid training guide - now available for download.Our CoachingFree Hybrid Training Guide@omniaperformance
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 7min

Shayne Connolly | From Weighing 145kg To Becoming An Ironman

In this episode, for the first time ever, Fergus is joined by one of our 1-2-1 athletes, Shayne Connolly. Shayne is over from Australia on holiday, so we thought it would be great to get him in the studio and listen to his incredible journey.When Shayne first started training with OMNIA, he weighed over 145kg and set himself the goal of completing his first Ironman. Well, one month ago, having lost over 35kg, Shayne completed Ironman Cairns......an incredible achievement!We breakdown the process of achieving his goal, the lessons he has learned along the way, how his business career gave him many transferrable skills that helped him with his training, the importance of focussing on the journey not outcome, and much much more... If you are interested in hearing more about Shayne's amazing journey, then head over to his YouTube channel, @TakeTheNextRightShayne's Instagram - @take.the.next.rightwww.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance@ferguscrawley
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Sep 4, 2025 • 26min

The RETURN Of The Omnia Performance Podcast...

The Omnia Performance Podcast is BACK!Welcome back! In this comeback episode, Fergus explores the exciting transformation at Omnia Performance - from our fresh rebrand to the addition of our new team members.Join Fergus as he sits down with Head Coaches Kieran and JB, who share their unique journeys, extensive experience, and the passion that drives their coaching philosophy. Between them, they bring an incredible depth of expertise: gym ownership, remarkable personal achievements, and hands-on training experience with over 450 athletes - from elite UKSF candidates to fitness newcomers.Their combined knowledge spans the full spectrum of performance training, making them the perfect addition to the Omnia team. Ready to take your training to the next level? Discover our 1:1 coaching programs using the link below, and don't miss our free hybrid training guide - now available for download.Our CoachingFree Hybrid Training Guide@omniaperformance
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Sep 4, 2025 • 49min

James Newbury | How Can CrossFit Be Improved..?

Fergus is joined by James Newbury to explore everything you would expect us to...Expect to better understand the differences between Crossfit and Hybrid Training.Expect to learn what training for the Crossfit Games demands.Expect to reflect on your definition of hybrid training. Subscribe To The Omnia Performance YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@omniaperformance/featuredwww.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformanceJames: @jamesnewbury

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