TLDR;
This video kicks off Nick Bare's "How To Hybrid" series, aiming to educate viewers on the hybrid athlete lifestyle, covering training, nutrition, and recovery. It addresses common misconceptions about hybrid training, emphasizing that it's not about extreme feats but about balancing cardiovascular and strength training for overall health and performance. The series will further explore endurance, strength training, nutrition, recovery, and fueling in detail.
- Hybrid training is a lifestyle, not just event preparation.
- It's about pushing physical and mental limits.
- Auto-regulation is key to adjusting training based on recovery and upcoming events.
How To Hybrid series [0:00]
Nick Bare is starting a new series called "How To Hybrid" to teach people how to eat, think, train, and recover like a hybrid athlete. This series aims to clear up questions and misconceptions about hybrid athlete training that came up after their previous video, "Why you should be training like a hybrid athlete." The goal is to provide a comprehensive guide to adopting a hybrid athlete lifestyle.
What hybrid is [0:48]
Hybrid training is about the evolution of health and performance desires, combining cardiovascular exercise and strength training. It's not just about the physical aspect but also the community and support it provides. Hybrid training is a lifestyle that anyone can adopt by showing up and putting in the work, focusing on both physical and mental benefits.
What hybrid is not [1:38]
Hybrid training is not about performing extreme feats like deadlifting a vehicle, running a marathon, and doing an Iron Man in a single day. Instead, it's about achieving optimal health and performance by pushing your physical limits and diving deep into challenging activities. This process transforms you mentally, emotionally, and physically, evolving both your body and mindset.
Myth #1 [2:26]
One common misconception is that hybrid training takes too much time. Training isn't a full-time job for most people. You might need to adjust your training schedule, pulling back in one area to add in another, and gradually increase volume as your body adapts. The key is to ensure you're getting enough cardiovascular conditioning and strength training each week, which is a win.
Myth #2 [3:34]
Another myth is that you always need to be signed up for a race or competition. You don't have to constantly test yourself in events to enjoy hybrid training. However, committing to a challenging event can provide structure and accountability, making the preparation more interesting and giving you something to prove to yourself. But if you don't want to compete, you're still a hybrid athlete.
Myth #3 [4:35]
The idea that running burns muscle is another myth. It's dose-dependent, meaning it depends on the miles you run and the time you spend on endurance work. For most people, moderate running won't tap into lean muscle stores. However, if you're training for extreme events like triathlons or ultras, you might face issues. Also, not fueling properly or neglecting strength training can negatively impact muscle mass.
Myth #4 [5:37]
The idea that strength training will hinder your running is also a myth. While extreme versions of both can interfere with each other, appropriate amounts of volume and intensity in strength training can actually benefit running. It's about finding the right balance rather than pushing to extremes in either discipline.
Autoregulation [6:17]
Auto-regulation means adjusting your training based on your current state of recovery and how you're feeling. For example, if you had a poor night's sleep and feel fatigued, you might reduce the intensity of your planned workout or train a different body part. Similarly, if friends invite you for a long trail run, you might adjust your leg training schedule to accommodate that.
Outro [7:40]
This video wraps up the first episode of "How To Hybrid." More episodes are coming, covering endurance, strength training, nutrition, recovery, and fueling in greater detail. Make sure to like, subscribe, and comment below.