How To: Structure a HYBRID workout!
1) pick your focus: is it to put on muscle or is it to run better? If running, run first. If muscle, weight train first. Lead with your primary goal. Mix of both? Alternate each session.
2) if you can, split your cardio and weight training to different times of day. If you can’t, have a snack or bring hydration between the two. Prepare to balance both accordingly to suit your needs!
3) pair shorter weight sessions with longer runs and longer weight sessions with shorter runs (my approach)—this allows you to save more energy for the longer activity.
4) hard says hard and easy days easy (a popular approach). This means you pair your harder runs with harder lifts to keep harder training days hard and easier training days easy.
5) have a day of only running (such as long run day) and a day of only lifting (a full body lift day)! This allows you to fully focus on each goal for at least one day a week.
6) take rest days seriously. Because you’re a hybrid, your training load is heavier than someone who just lifts or just runs. Take your rest days as seriously as your training days!
WHY HYBRID?!
Being a hybrid is key 🔑 because you get to improve your heart and lung health, increase your VO2 max (and thus lifespan), get stronger and put on muscle (which comes with an oustanding list of benefits and is crucial for longevity) and just become all around more athletic. It’s truly the BEST approach to fitness.
