Why You Should Train Like A Hybrid Athlete (Running + Weight Lifting)

[@Joebarrett0611]

2 years ago I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s at 39. Lifting heavier weights (5 rep max x 5 sets) and training for ultra marathons has been the only thing to slow the progression of my disease. Nick you’re and inspiration and I watch all your videos and try and emulate the hybrid athlete mentality. Thanks again for all that you do.

[@GawdGenetics]

Stay strong brother. 💪🏽

[@Michaelno]

Awesome success story. I wish you the best.

[@qp4367]

Fantastic! Were you an ultra marathon runner prior to? were you naturally gifted to run those distances? How do get started?

[@van-khalidmcgee9881]

I'm sure that can be cured with fasting and herbs but great testimony ull get better and make it through never give up and never stop believeing

[@Reppintimefitness]

Athletic Bodybuilding 4Life

[@andrewflad8409]

68 y/o. I was a triathlete and marathoner from 30-60. I started incorporating strength training when I was trying to qualify for Boston. Ended up with a PR 30 minutes faster than previous. I am retired from formal racing. I guess I am a hybrid athlete now. VO2 of 43. I love the diversity of my fitness training, which keeps me motivated. Without the urgency of race prep, I find I listen to my body more closely resulting in fewer injuries and less down time.

[@WassimDrissi]

The longevity benefits of hybrid training are mind-blowing! It's not just bone health, it ramps up metabolism, keeps your mind sharp, fights mental illness, cools off inflammation, and your muscles even act as endocrine organs that affect everything from your mood to your epigenetic expression. Keep up the good work Nick. You're a net positive in the world.

[@user-hz4rh7py9k]

Do you have any studies or resources that suggest this

[@DimitriTheBarbarian]

@@user-hz4rh7py9kwhat studies do you need? Study that playing sports, running, swimming, and being overall active is good for you? Do we really need to discuss this?

[@jjtygrys3570]

New name but not new idea... we were running with our friends from gym... 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@RiderofDeath91]

Eh, I'm buffed but still depressed 😅 guess it would be worse if I wasn't so you still got a point 👍😄

[@MikeBarbarossa]

@@user-hz4rh7py9k The studies are the ones that demonstrate the benefits of cardio along with the studies that show the benefits of weight training. You do both, you get the benefits of both

[@arnoldcastillo8091]

What i love about hybrid training is that you are always challenging your skeletal and muscular systems in different ways each day. The variations of exercises, tempos and durations keeps it fun and challenging without falling into slumps. Thank you for the video!

[@DTABB88]

Been training like this for 4.5 months now and I absolutely love it. Started out barely able to run a half mile and am now up to 2+ miles 3 times a week.

[@postmalonalisa420]

Same-ish time frame and pace. Just imagine us this time next year, might be about marathon time. I better see you there 💪🦵

[@DimitriTheBarbarian]

@@postmalonalisa420nah, not interested in marathon. I wanna be able to run 5K/10K at a speed of high-performing high-school athlete. That’s my goal by next year or year after

[@skirtinbed9923]

Nice. Been doing the same, now I got shin splints so am waiting to get back at it. Am on the elliptical everyday now 🎉🎉🎉

[@postmalonalisa420]

@@DimitriTheBarbarian you got this EZ 🤙

[@jonsmith20766]

​@@postmalonalisa420Ditch the running. Nothing in nature runs for lengthy periods. Walking and sprinting are your cardio friends. Thank me later.

[@justBCheung]

Not to be dramatic, but I think this video changed my life. If you asked me to run a year ago, I would’ve told you: “I don’t run and don’t need to run because lifting weights is enough to be healthy. If I ran, I’d lose weight and muscle” (as a hard gainer, gaining weight takes A LOT of effort) That was my excuse to avoid running, even though I was fully aware that my cardio health wasn’t great and running was the solution. A few months ago a friend sent me this video of yours, and I’m so glad he did. Because of this video, I started questioning my belief that running would make me lose muscle. Eventually, I decided to sign up for an 8K that was only 3 weeks away. I wanted to see what would happen to my body if I ran consistently and continued weightlifting. After not running or doing any dedicated cardio for 8 years, I can tell you it wasn’t easy, but I was surprised how fast my body adapted. I completed that race, but I continued to run because of the physical AND mental health benefits. I documented my hybrid training journey and just posted my week 1 training log! (the rest of my hybrid training journey will be posted soon) Thanks for making this video and for being such an inspiration!

[@Gemz_w_JT]

@justBCheung I think that you need.a dynamic approach to achieving the feat of becoming a hybrid athlete! Without first having that mindset that you are choosing not to run solely on the basis that you choose not to lose your 'current' calorie intake to running and instead dedicate it to hypertrophy, it allows the calories consumed(at that time) to build the foundational frame of hypertrophy(your muscular size at the time of training). When you switch gears and pursue running to discover how long you can run without losing muscle, you create a baseline for your endurance and can then work toward a third vector which will be the effect of your training based on the other two vectors (one hypertrophy trianing and the second running distance) to see how your training fairs your general fitness overall.-JT

[@donnybeal2135]

Finding your channel has literally changed my life. I am older 47, and just got into running about a year ago, and have been doing strength training for about 4 months now and it's amazing how much better I feel in every aspect of my life. So thanks Nick I could never thank you enough for changing my life for the 100% better

[@ntwalipat2]

Have you observed that it's no longer possible to circumvent the need for eight hours of sleep when your body is facing the demands of a new workout routine? It certainly necessitates maintaining a healthy and well-balanced schedule between life and work.

Cool video. I have always done crossfit as my daily training method since I was 14. I am 25 now. Your video explains why it has always given me the best results in my fitness ever. Crossfit trains one for hybrid results.

[@danieljrs507]

You’re a beast man. I’ve strength trained for years and never ran in my life. Recently started running 5k 4-5 days a week alongside my usual bodybuilding routine and I feel the best I’ve ever felt.

[@Axelcat11]

Alex Viada is a beast, this guy can run but his strength numbers are not impressive

[@snehalkrishnan618]

I love running 5k. I feel so good after.

[@Pchorney]

I was 5’5 350lbs a few years ago, I’m now 199.7 , just completed 10 days of 5km + running & resistance training in a row training for my first sprint triathlon and a 10k trail race in Oct. I’m 39 with 2 kids and I have never felt so amazing in my life. This hybrid training is what I crave. It’s what’s best for both my mental and physical health. Thank you Nick for the inspiration and insights. This is just the beginning of my journey. Doing an Olympic tri in the spring. It has truly changed my life. Average 100 km or so a month in running with 25 gyms days as well, plus 50 miles per week on the bike … need to up my swimming though ..

[@TheJakeStream]

Very well done brother, keep it up! A tip for that first sprint tri, if its in a lake, I'd recommend some exposire to open water swimming before the race, can be a big shock if its your first time in that environment on race day, just my 2c, all the best with it!💪

[@Pchorney]

@@TheJakeStream thanks so much, that’s a great tip and where I’ll be spending some focus the next few months. Lucky for me the open water in about 10 minutes from my house!

[@alexandergutierrez2546]

Amazing! What kind of diet are you doing?

[@Pchorney]

@@alexandergutierrez2546 high protein, but honesty going more on balanced macros and staying net neutral on calories if not running a slight deficit

[@alexandergutierrez2546]

@@Pchorney that’s awesome bud keep it up!

[@Siylifa]

I recently ran a half marathon and I did it in 1 hour 33 mins ,while being muscular and it felt amazing knowing that I don`t necessarily have to lose all my gains that I`ve worked so hard for for an endurance run.

[@95acw88]

How much loss did you notice? Keen to do the same but prep for a full one. Appreciate your insight

[@connormcauley-zg7sj]

@@95acw88 I'm currently 10 weeks out from my first ironman, I've literally noticed zero strength/muscle loss even with the increase in cardio workouts. Eat enough and still lift heavy, you'll be golden

[@sigurd.schonfelder]

⁠@@95acw88i just did a 5 month prep for a full marathon and i lost 8 kilos in total. of that i would say i probably only lost 1-2 kilos of muscle. If you eat a high protein diet you should be just fine👍🏻

[@santosvella]

That's really good. How much do you weigh if you don't mind?

[@justinarsenault971]

Kudos, that is an impressive half time!!!

[@seanvonlost]

For me it’s opened up my eyes to more possibilities, more excitement, and more consistency. Back in the day, just going to the gym gets boring and really had its own “seasons”. Having multiple disciplines makes me constantly excited and able to always find new goals/limits. People I talk to think anyone that works out more than once a day is crazy… literally nobody at my work would run and lift in the same day, so old school.

[@chaleb92]

When I started doing cardio (running) while weighlifting for ~2yrs lets say, what changed for me was I was able to lift more of the same weights. My personal UNEDUCATED reasoning for this is that my body became better at using the oxygen I was taking in, this is turn helped me do more reps and therefor also stronger. Im glad I found this channel as it showed me that weightlifting and cardio (my pref. would be running or any racketsport) SHOULD be exercised for different reasons but they wind up benefitting the other "side" of the training. Big cheers, and I wish you and everyone viewing this the best!

[@thabangmphela7322]

Hybrid training has most definitely exponentially increased my love for fitness and health. If I want to focusing on becoming more strong, I can or I can spice things up and push to become more quicker or further distances. So enjoyable. Thank you Nick for being an ambassador for the hybrid community!

[@rish_shorts]

100% agreed, Nick. I started running in October 2022 and ran my first 50 mile ultra in May 2023. The transition from pure weightlifting to hybrid was not easy especially with having flat feet, and scoliosis. I love the feeling of physical freedom it gives being able to combine these disciplines and do just fine. Definitely passing the torch on Hybrid Athlete movement!

[@adog4398]

HOW DO U RUN WITH FLAT FEET??? I Have flat feet but everyone keeps telling me i cant run because of it

[@rish_shorts]

@@adog4398 Totally relate! I’ve heard all the same “you can’t run” comments all my life too. Alot of it is mental, I think. Once I got a feeling of “wow, turns out I CAN run a mile?! Let’s see how much further I can push myself to run” And that became my mentality. Volume became my focus. For first 4 months I focused on building my base. Running 2-4 miles a week, and every two weeks run twice with second one being 4+ miles. That helped me alot with getting used to running. After that, I put together 3 month training program where I was clocking in 30 miles per week and peaking at 70. And now, I can comfortably run 10 miles at one go without any soreness or pain. As far as recovery goes, Himalayan pink salt + massage gun for post run recovery; and salt tablets during long runs (10+). I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions I can help with :)

[@somejake4463]

This is the future of fitness man. This needs to be fully adopted by the army because as we’re still seeing to this day it’s not very well understood by most. Love the content man, keeps me driving on. Stay dangerous ⚡️🤘🏻⚡️

[@jasonchase3923]

Combining strength and cardio training is the future of fitness?

[@stevenrobert6992]

Nick said they do hybrid training in the military

[@MutzHD]

@@HMuny55I would argue that not a great deal of focus is put on strength training

[@jonathonguenthner9791]

​@@stevenrobert6992it really depends on the unit. 101st LOVES running, but the only time I've been able to strength train for PT was when I was on a no running profile due to a leg break

[@CornFed_3]

@@jonathonguenthner9791, I spent a few years in the 101st. Can confirm they love running. Most of us in my unit would do our lifting during our lunch break or after work.

[@claireduffield]

Adding strength training to my running program has helped me physically, mentally and emotionally. I can’t sing this combinations praises enough! Thanks for this video, Nick! 🎉

[@Demiduivenvoorden]

Personally im a huge fan on hybrid training. Im currently training for my first full ironman and i absolutely love the combination of cycling, swimming, running and lifting! And i do feel they complement each other a lot! Also, HUGE shoutout to the editing team, this intro was awesome! Go one more👊🏻

[@seanvonlost]

What race are you going to do?

[@Demiduivenvoorden]

@@seanvonlost Ironman Switzerland 2024!

[@DrPallaviAga]

How to combine strength with the other 3 sports

[@Demiduivenvoorden]

@@DrPallaviAga I have about 4 strength sessions a week (2 lower body, 2 upper body) on top of the other 3 sports. In the early morning/during lunchbreak i do running/cycling/swimming and after work i lift !

[@motostarmx1777]

good luck...

[@davidgutillo5995]

I am 60 and just did my first half Ironman. I have been a runner most my life. Now that I have additional capacity builds from this tri, I’m hoping to incorporate more weight lifting into my regimen. Thanks for helping to debunk muscle mass loss with endurance training. Let the fun begin!

[@shukis17]

Video's like this truly make me feel validated in the exercise regiment I've been doing for the past thirteen years. I run 15 miles a week (5 miles three days a week) and I lift weights the opposite days, taking one day off. I do this all year long except for some holidays. Doctors tell me my cholesterol and heart rate are very good for my age. Now I'm lifting heavier, 365 on bench and 465 on deadlift, and still running under 40 mins in a five mile run. Being heavier hasn't impacted my run at all, I'm running near the same speed as I was at 165lbs and now I'm 205. Weight lifters including my brother, for years told me I was going to lose my gains from running and it would be too hard on my body. I never have, and the past thirteen years you can see I'm always fit and trim in all my photos. Wish this was called something, but it's the one lifestyle I plan on doing every week till the day I die!

[@spizzz2]

keep it up 💪

[@michaelanderson3682]

Very impressive good for you

[@BenEnlet29]

Would you say putting on more muscle mass forces your body to adapt and adds healthy stress to the cardiovadcular system?

[@footballdan54]

You didn’t need external validation. All you had to do was keep a training log and believe what you saw in the mirror. How you feel about yourself is more important than what others might say.

[@misterllemos]

Idk if anyone’s told you yet but youre a freaking beast putting out that level of work. Keep crushing it 💪🏽🔥

[@elver23]

I did my first sprint triathlon this year as a way create healthy habits and man I fell in love with the process. A week before my race I was introduced to nick's videos and now it's an extra boost of motivation towards my goal of doing a half marathon in December. Be great.

[@jeffnoviello8316]

Nick and this channel also changed my entire training regime. I am the same age as Nicks dad. I’ve been die hard a surfer for the 50yrs. My goal over the years was to be able to surf as long as possible. Then one day I stumbled upon Nick and BPN…. That was over a year ago. Now, I running or lifting or surfing everyday. No joke. Some days are both. What a difference this has made in my life. My running coach has helped me complete my first half-marathon. I smoked a recent 5k taking 1st in my age group @ a 7:22 pace. Our focus now is a full marathon in December. The races are fun, but its the day to day training l love the most. I follow a NO EXCUSES path. If it’s on the calendar… it gets done. My surfing has improved… My confidence is off the charts. In addition to that I’ve been coaching Ice Hockey for 20 years and my current Tier level 18’s team knows their coach doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk!! Thanks Nick… 🙏🏻

[@BTPO]

Thanks for your insight. I’ve been a hybrid athlete my entire life. I’m 45 years young and I still am learning a lot from your channel! I appreciate your knowledge and insight on this. I’m currently training for a marathon and Ragnar but lifting is my passion in life (besides my wife and boys) so great way for me to learn and grow through this channel. THANK YOU

[@michaelking3206]

Running longer distances has definitely been a big wake up call for me on my fitness level. I used to focus only on strength training and I got bigger and stronger, but would gas out so quickly if I did grappling or long rounds of striking or bag work. Realized I needed to up my endurance so I signed up for a Spartan beast race coming up in November. Since signing up, I’ll do 2 days a week of running, combined with kettle bell swing emoms afterwards and 3 days of strength training in a circuit fashion. Also doing my workouts outside in my yard, especially in this SC heat, has definitely challenged my endurance and mental fitness. But I love it!

[@mistercup8280]

Been at it for 7 years now...best incoporation ever...

[@joelrutkowski7388]

When I was in the service (decades ago) I'd run up to 10 miles in the morning, and either lift at lunch time or after work. I always felt that I benefitted from doing this because my body was at its most fatigued state.

[@jeffreycooper6482]

Been training like this for 4yrs now!! Best thing ever. This summer focused on cycling as I have a big cycling trip planned for the Fall. Always underlying the riding with strength. Once trip is done, I’ll transition to more strength. It’s allowed me to be flexible in my goals and be ready for anything. I’m 57 and my V02 is 44 and I can deadlift 300lbs at 153lb BW…and still smash out >100km rides with > 1000m of climbing!

[@thomasrobertfitness]

That’s my motto: Strength,Endurance and Lifelong Health. This is the future of the fitness industry. Every aspects of this training style is scientifically proven. I’m glad, that more and more athletes are talking about this! 🙏🏻 keep up the good work 🫡

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

both contradict each other, not making results maximum in any of direction, How forcing body to grow and spend lots of energy daily without any usefulness for body helps keep health? Growing comes with cost of shorter longevity. Extreme endurance training with other type of use up of body. science often proven anything depending which studies you choose to believe in...

[@thomasrobertfitness]

@@szymonbaranowski8184 do not confuse enhanced bulking with natural strength training. The potential muscle growth for any healthy human is accessible with proper training regime and nutrition.

[@marekbabik2791]

​​@@szymonbaranowski8184 they do contradict each other if u wanna be world class ultrarunner or weightlifter,bodybuilder ... but they do not contradict each other if u balance both types of trainings ...Nick for example isn't too muscular neither lean ... he has some muscle mass but his goals aren't to be best in either category ... if u watched video then u know how he trained in terms of priority, also he includes bodyweight exercises aswell ... so where exactly is the contradiction? Our ancestors did trained naturally this way .

[@marekbabik2791]

​@@szymonbaranowski8184 also u are pointing out extremes in both categories, 7miles a day is far away from extreme endurance and he or we(hybrid athletes) are not lifting extreme weights either ... of course if I am preparing for ironman then I have to prioritize endurance over bodyweight or weightlifting but after the race u are going back to normal ... no extreme in any category . This kind of training is more of a fine tune like for example with cars .. u have engines that can push 300hp but for a short term ...or u can tune them down to 50hp which is also pointless cause engine would take damage from undertune aswell ... so u tune the engine up to 150hp and u have some power to it with longevity... there is enough power to push u forward and also to go long distances.

[@Skoopyghost]

Strength, cardio, and flexable hips.

[@Strategy727]

This hybrid style of athletics has been my life for 6 months now, I used to be underweight and gained 25 pounds from lifting simply because I couldn't gain anything from eating due to my fast metabolism, but I found that I was missing out on what I used to do best: Long Distance running. Now I am in the best shape of my life, still lean and fit to run but also still able to have the Aesthetics and Strength that I gained from lifting. I recommend being a hybrid athlete to anyone who wants to be well rounded in every area.

[@peterpan-ic8uj]

Started doing martial arts training 2-3 times a week additionally to 2-3 weight sessions a week about 2 years and absolutely love what it does with the body! It’s just a different kind of athleticism you gain by being hybrid

[@deadvolts]

How do you split this training?

[@KillerSkullX]

@@deadvolts days, make sure all parts are hit in those 3 days. Next 3 days straight cardio/calisthenics and recovery. Take 1 rest day if needed

[@robertdecker146]

@peterpan-ic8uj. That's A good solid combination. At 53, I do them two activities regularly, as well as Running Sprints and Bicycling. I only jog briefly because I'm more of a Fast-Twitch Natural Athlete type. So therefore I'm not trying to or interested in making running my cardio. Jogging is just to warm up specific areas, before doing Running-Sprints. With Bicycling, I do Sprints with that as well, but I also try to be sufficiently cardio minded in my Bicycling approach as well. Also, my job involves Alot of Walking, so I'm getting additional cardio exercise there as well. I just think that for myself, Jogging for Cardio would be Overkill. You probably feel a similar way being that you're into Lifting and Martial Arts and therefore Much Prefer to keep you're Fast Twitch Muscular Functions at an Optimal/Optimum Level. I remember reading a book way back in the day about A Martial Artist fellow who took up Jogging for a certain period of time but discontinued Jogging after awhile, due to the diminished Fast Twitch performance results, caused by all of that excessive Plodding based activity, which Jogging actually ultimately is, unfortunately.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

i hope these are short sessions Mentzer style not hours of wasting time and body resources

[@helibladerunner74]

Thanks for sharing your methods . Just found your channel and subbed it. Hybrid work outs make total sense to me . At the age of 67 I am weight lifting, doing core and cardio at the gym, and running and practicing Qigong and Martial Arts. I just signed up to do my first 5K race in several years with my daughter in March and am training for it running in the morning before work. I will be diving into your channel and learning more from it. Thanks for sharing it .

[@dustinwessells1716]

Currently struggling to keep the hybrid athlete schedule. I used to predominantly weight lift but just recently got back into running competitively. I used your marathon prep vids to help train for my first half and will run my first full marathon this year. It has been hard to balance the two types of exercises but I am trying amongst an incredibly busy job and family life.

[@justincrone2161]

Keep going man. Dont stop!

[@paulhanf8440]

Ballancing is probally the hardest aspect. I also tried to ballance strength+endurance but sometimes i only focus on one thing for weeks because i have a very physicall demanding job Dont get discouraged if u let on thing or the other slide a little bit, as he said there are phases ! Harder for people with busy scedules ! Keep up the good work :)

[@ConnorSecor-xi8pl]

Try adopting the mike mentzer HIT training method. Resulting in lower cortisol, better gains and more time & energy to run. Works great for me and might for you!

[@peterblanchard4109]

​@ConnorSecor-xi8pl totally agree people do to much or wrong. I do three times a week lifting maybe 12 sets. Than run two or three times on off days.

[@markomorocz8515]

⁠@@ConnorSecor-xi8plsounds great, how long have you been using the Mentzer method?

[@quincybogany6146]

About five years I jacked up my knee playing soccer. Some time shortly after that I began doing yoga. Practically changed my life and how I view exercise. I grew up playing football, track and wrestling and boxing. The older I got I found that I love exercise in different forms. Now not only I do weights but bike riding, martial arts and calisthenics. I've always been a hybrid just didn't really know. But I love you're content

[@zachponder7559]

I found one of your first hybrid PDF workout programs about 3-4 years ago and have loved this hybrid athlete ever since! I follow your programs on your app and love your content on KZbin. Such an inspiration. Thanks for all you put out and share!

[@ernestvigil7761]

So… I am watching the last couple of seconds of your video with a great big smile. I’m 45, and just really started getting into health and fitness the past couple of years. Reason for the smile:: I have naturally been breaking down my routines, plans and workouts into seasons. This has also given me the opportunity to do things in the off-season like medical care (read surgeries), skiing and new this year weight training. Glad to see/know that I’m kind of on a similar path and similar thinking of other athletes. Some of this really just seems like a natural progression if any athlete is going to make this a lifetime passion. Thanks for sharing! Really need that reinforcement that I’m heading in the right direction! Cheers!

[@nicolecasciato8852]

I started Hybrid Training after dealing with some disordered eating behaviour. I was working with a strength training coach who discouraged cardio because it would make me feel “hungrier”. I was dealing with restriction everywhere! Then I found you and now my focus is on performance, health and longevity and with Hybrid Training, I’m the fittest I’ve been in a long time despite gaining a few pounds. I definitely needed to to perform at my best! I still focus on strength but I’ve added in three runs a week, long/easy + short tempo + intervals.

[@1onelifemanygoals561]

I have been strength training since last 10 years and from today I started my marathon journey as well ...This video popped up randomly and I am happy to know how it works for you and hopefully for me too in the future.

[@nigel_abello]

I've always loved the idea of keeping my body at an equilibrium. I approach fitness from a strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, and speed perspective. In the past year I've ran half marathons, gone bikepacking, multi-day hikes with 14kg+ backpacking, snowboarding for days straight, and soon to do a sprint tri all whilst mixing in lifting with endurance training. As soon as I was introduced to this hybrid lifestyle, I haven't turned back. Years in the making. Brick by brick

[@marcusmartensson]

Just got started with documenting my journey from zero fitness to go for a Ironman 70.3 in less than six months. This is so inspiring 💪🏼🙌🏼

[@TonyKeepingItClean]

I thoroughly enjoyed that video. Thank you. I’m a recovering alcoholic and addict and for the last 5 years I’ve been trying to get fit. I’m 56, 80 kg, 14% body fat and I can complete the Saturday morning ParkRun in under 30 minutes. This video motivates me to push my goals further away. 🎉

[@Mike_Virata]

I love this. I currently train in all of these things: Lifting (barbell, machines, bodyweight, etc.) jogging (zone 2), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino stick and knife fighting, Yoga, Spinning/Cycling, Les Mills HIIT, Basketball, Tennis/Pickleball, swimming.

[@mylesfairhurst9226]

10 months ago I was 17 years old and 126kg whilst being 6,3. Destined for a immediate early death. I started my new life style by trying to eat as nutritionally complete possible. I demonstrated slow but safe weight loss. I got to 108kg and decided I want to increase my exercise. As a keen sportsman throughout my life this was seen as fun and not a chore. I started indoor cycling and gained fitness. In addition to this I also started a physical trade and so I was getting cardiovascularly fitter and physically even stronger. I started running a little over 3 months ago and build slowly and steadily. I am now 86kg and planning on doing my first half marathon officially soon. I am using a hybrid athlete training now myself and reaping the rewards from it.

[@nacipescador]

congratulations my friend go don't give up, is a life style not a season

[@j.macmillan2293]

Nice to finally meet someone who is also keen on both running and weight training. Discovering a fast 10k runner with a nice physique inspired me to start working out in the gym. Progress has been slow but steady. It’s encouraging!

[@jameshenderson7452]

Being an Army veteran myself, I love the overall strength and endurance that comes with this type of training. Definitely keeps me well rounded and it really allows for a lot of flexibility in the training. I may want to run a long distance one day but a short distance (1 mile) the next but stop and do short circuits of pushups, air squats, situps, burpees, etc. and completing 4 sets of that. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@COBBDIESEL]

I said I would never run again when I got out of the Army in ‘95. I was a bodybuilder for years but have started running and lifting for a couple years now and love it! 💪🏽

[@functionalaestheticse.c.8953]

I started doing Hybrid Athlete training in 2012 out of necessity. At the time I was bulking up after losing about 30lbs muscle from gut health issues. Then, I got this manual labor job where I was walking 13 miles/day hauling moderately heavy stuff roughly every 5 minutes for the entire shift. I thought my bodybuilding aspirations were screwed because break times were random. I decided to prioritize protein and fat whenever I got a chance to eat. Within the first couple of months I dropped down to 165lb from 185lb. However, surprisingly I built back up to 210lbs over the next several years even though I rarely got enough to eat. I was stubborn so I was still lifting 4 hrs/week. On Saturdays I would run/walk for 1.5- 2hrs. It's hard to sit still after being so active during the week. Movement breeds movement. Now Hybrid Training is how I prefer to train. I love the mental clarity and energy that comes from running and cycling and the strength and stability I gain through lifting.

[@juanwalker5666]

I’m about 4months into my hybrid training. I just started going to the gym for the first time since I’ve started my training and my strength is unbelievable I’m improving faster than my peers and they’ve been lifting for years so the sky is limit and consistency is key it’s a lifestyle and never give up good luck to everyone on the journey💪🏾 #GetThatWork

[@CraigTheBrute-yf7no]

Same here, I started running 4 months ago & weightlifting 1 month ago. I try to run at least one 8k run per week, weights twice a week. Takes me about 5 hours in total, but I can probably get the same effects in 3 hours if I get more efficient. I’m also studying for some major exams so every hour is precious. Protein intake is tough, I’m running through whey at a crazy rate & I’m eating at a point where I feel uncomfortable just for sufficient calories.

[@lisaguile3778]

Love this! I’m 56 female, with a V02 max of 48. I do Traithlons, Duathlon and CrossFit. I love how I feel and look and it’s all down to hybrid training 💪🏻

[@maximilianklein2062]

I can't stress enough how important this view is. There are so many fitness KZbinrs who can't stress enough how "cardio" sucks and even if they include it into their training plans they treat it as something that doesn't require structure.... you treat both seriously and I really think this is the way to go.

[@SBoots29]

Of all the videos you have made I find immense motivation from this one. I am a triathlete and full body workouts is what I go for. Now more than ever the strength part of the training plan will have to come out. Cheers

[@viktorek7828]

Been doing this for years now, works great! Due to being in the military it’s also very beneficial to my profession - moving and carrying/lifting stuff - while also getting the explosive movements sometimes and other times focus on the endurance. Go Nick! 🤙

[@Gemz_w_JT]

Nick, I love that you have brought a name(made popular a term) to the training style that I have adopted! I am a previous body builder but prior military and clearly see the benefit of being able to lift heavy sh*t and run at a decent distance (at least a mile to two miles). It gives me peace of mind and some insurance to be a different animal in this "common age" of comfort. I want to thank you for your service and encourage your journey because you exude commitment to your purpose and mission to be better!! Keep up the GREAT WORK! -JT

[@daronheggie7780]

I use to do Crossfit 3-4 times a week and run, bike and swim for triathlons and Ultras. I was really in awesome shape. I think it's time to revisit that way of training. Thanks NB🤛🏻✌️

[@Rufio1975]

Why did you stop? Just curious

[@asmasliti1964]

I am 41 yo. I started running 3 years ago. A year and a half later, I started weight training in parallel and started to pay attention to my food. In 3 months only, my body composition changed to the best I have ever had in my life. I see the impact of the hybrid training every day and I am grateful I chose this life style and I hope to keep it up for many years to come.

[@andyhwell8419]

I cant count the number of dudes I work with who lift every day and swear they live a life of fitness. But absolutely refuse to go for a run.

[@Mattchuchu811]

One of my friends just told me about you recently and as a person who's been lifting for the past couple of years and entering into the realm of running, just want to say thank you for being an inspiration!

[@jazzo22]

0:14 best part of the video !!

[@thenolimitfitness]

The Hybrid way of training completely transformed my life. Thank you nick!!!

[@ictogon]

THEY DONT KNOW ME SON

[@slatersellsseattle]

Who's gonna carry the boats and the logs

[@scottfisher352]

Stay hard!

[@cristianoromanin7601]

​@@slatersellsseattleYou gonna do this, you gonna do this, you gonna do this. Nobody works like David 🗣️👀

[@shannonbranch5726]

Have only been incorporating LISS into my workout regimen for fear of losing my weight-training gains, but it never seemed totally "right" for me. So glad to have found this video.

[@johnwayne3491]

How much Peptides and TRT should we be using to follow your real program? Still a fan but just wish you was more transparent about “everything”

[@strikingmediallc8269]

Ive literally fallen into this after trying to bodybuild for 15+ years. I had the same experience after getting out of the marines and not wanting to run. Its taken me 10 years being out to get back into running and now I love being more of a hybrid athlete. A well rounded warrior.

[@MarcMaximum]

I weight train, heavy weights, 4 times a week then run a half marathon on Sundays. Makes me feel invincible

[@mrsodolo]

Wow! For many years my passion has been, cycling and weightlifting (bodybuilding style), 6’1 190lbs solid. Never knew I was a hybrid athlete, I like the sound of that, glad I clicked on your channel.

[@douglas.magalhaes1981]

I' m Brazilian and i really enjoy your vídeos, it's been so usefull in my daily trainings.

[@kevinhale4921]

I'm watching this and eating a PopTart. Sad.

[@evanderlamsen1538]

You are already on the doorstep towards your health improvement while watching the video, put that 1st foot inside and the 2nd will follow

[@truthseeker7005]

I'm 54. For years I've listened to guys tell me I only have to lift weights. My theory is running helps with the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Thank you for the video. It confirms my theory on running and strength training

[@_wolfpackwellness]

yeah, but are you on TRT? be honest

[@umerahmedfarooqi7014]

You mean trt news?

[@lucastadesse2186]

A good rule of thumb is if it looks not natural it’s is not natural.

[@project_ronin4789]

Anyone above 30 should look into it.

[@JakeLevesquecreate]

Who care if he is. If you think TRT is the only way he can do this you’re crazy. You still put in the work and effort. Side effect you heal faster. Get over yourself and get off his back

[@iexecutionzi8400]

@@JakeLevesquecreateit matters to be transparent.

[@MegaRetr]

This is the future of fitness man.

[@Petros1974]

Totally, totally agree on everything you said. I'm on exactly the same page. The combination of running and lifting makes my life so much happier.

[@daymonclayton6388]

Yes! This! I’m a late bloomer. I’m currently 53 and 4 years ago I weighed 75 lbs more than I do now (all fat). I lost the weight through diet and a mix of cardio and strength training. But then I felt I had to choose and choose bodybuilding style training. That wasn’t satisfying and I added running about 1 year ago, recently taking first in my age group in a 10k. There is so little guidance for balancing the multiple disciplines. I am so glad I stumbled onto this video.

[@devanggraini111]

Thank you! So inspiring! I love both strength training and running, working on improving my mobility too. Continuous improvement is the game!

[@4kdefinition70]

Adding 10km bike ride to my squat everyday program helped me recover my legs more and faster increased my 1rpm to 2.5 x body weight. I don’t train that hard anymore but the extra endurance/ cardio 100% enhanced my strength gains.

[@zacharyalexander9410]

Couldn't agree more- started CrossFit a year ago and am constantly challenged and stimulated to learn and combine new varied movements stemming from gymnastics, aerobic capacity training, Olympic lifting, etc, all at high intensity. Though the rate of improvement and mastery in each specific domain is considerably slower than it would be in a specialized context, there's so much joy in the novelty of always having so much to work on.

[@scottosborne715]

At 57 I have always been a hybrid trainer since high school wrestling. Lost count of all the naysayers and roided out body builders telling me “you’re doing it wrong”. My shoulders, back, hips, knees and ankles are almost bulletproof. Doesn’t matter what anyone thinks, train the way your gut tells you.

[@thestephenmateus]

I’m training for my first half marathon at the moment and I was always under the impression that running would reduce muscle so I tended to avoid it as Ive struggled to gain weight/size my whole life. Within the last 2 years, I was falling out of love with the gym despite consistently going for 7-8 years 4-5 times a week. Adding running on days where I felt unmotivated to pick up a weight provided a really valued alternative. It also allowed me to still sneak in runs on days where I didn’t have enough time to lift. Completely revitalized my love of fitness and the rest is history.

[@SpeedBird001]

love your video !! running, body strength training, push ups pull ups, rope climbing, etc.

[@rachelmanzoni6800]

I’ve been running pretty much all my life and enjoy incorporating strength training to my repertoire. Numerous benefits with both!

[@rytiski]

I do like the educational videos but I like that watch the process more. Moving motivates me more than talking.

[@philipwensel]

I was a pretty decent track runner in HS (4:29 mile) but by college I was sick of running and picked up lifting. While I loved getting stronger and bigger, I realized in my late 20's that running gave me a mental euphoria that lifting didn't, as fun as lifting is. So, I picked up a few marathon signups and get in the most dynamic, best shape of my life. I am 40 now, and once again too focused on strength training. This video inspired me to return to my roots!

[@jaws8817]

I started cycling two years ago and I like it more than running. I’ve done 40 halfs and 13 full marathons. I can stay in zone 2 at around 142 bpm for a very long time on my bike. I took off the aero bars because lifting weights doesn’t lend itself well to a narrow arm position! But I love the cardio and mixing it up and not looking like a cyclist.

[@applesandoranges8079]

Thank you Nick for spreading the message that cardio and weight training is possible.

[@j.ray555]

I really am grateful I found this video after watching probably a hundred videos that were all telling me that I shouldn't be running. I started working out again recently and I jog and walk about 3 Mi three times a week and weight train four times a week and I think this sounds like an amazing routine! I'm seeing progress, I'm 47 years old, it's working for me. But I just keep seeing all these videos saying especially when you're older that I shouldn't be doing this and then I'm going to lose my muscle and I started getting nervous so I literally typed in weightlifting and running building muscles and your video came up and a what my intuition told me. I appreciate it and I'm going to keep up the good work😂❤

[@danmej2322]

I had the same experience while in the Army. I swore I wouldn’t run a day in my life again. My battle buddy has always ran and done strength training. He looks the same as when we were soldiers. I can’t believe this is the first time I came across Nick’s channel. This philosophy of training has helped me accomplish my health goals for the past couple of years. I feel great learning the explanations and reasons for hybrid training. Hearing about lifespan and healthspan it’s a mind blowing first because this is the first time I hear it explained that way. Sometimes we know it but need to hear it. Thanks Nick!

[@christopherocampogordillo4169]

As a current firefighting student. This is our regime too! I’m glad there’s a community out there to be apart of

[@GrandMasterJay-n4f]

I’ve combined running, lifting weights & cycling with rest days in-between. Combined with doing my MBA I’m shaping up for my 40s & I love it 🙌🏾 I’ve taking control of my overall wellbeing

[@kimeltonkim894]

Absolute gold right here!! Increase not only life span but also health span.

[@garrettcoleman2311]

Hybrid training for me has been dabbling in lot's of different action sports, and adding in traditional strength and mobility training in recent years. I'd love to start to take it more seriously in pursuit of longevity! Great inspirational video.

[@AlexWood66]

After losing passion for weights, running brought back my love for fitness! Now I’m excited to get in the gym and weight train a couple days a week as well!

[@JoshLJ24]

I think the perception of someone’s ‘fitness’ is changing and it’s a good thing. This type of training should’ve been adopted a long time ago. So glad more people are starting to approach training differently now!

[@glowatyourownpace]

So glad to have stumbled on your channel. I have been a runner for maybe 17 years but have added strength training in the last 7 years or so on and off. My trainers would always tell me I needed to "pick" a focus because doing both didn't really work. But I always felt my best when I did and like you, I would have season where I would be more focused on running (usually fall to spring because it is so hot in Central TX) and then switch over and do more strength and just sprinkle in running. I'm looking forward to watching more of your content!

[@appsmy420]

Hello, i am doing Weight Lifting and boxing as a beginner for cardio, i even do boxing after a Weight Lifting session and the amount of fat burning is insane, thank you to everyone who give us information about how to workout, i man to everyone in the world, on TV and on the internet, thank you

[@stephenhumphries8523]

Great talk I'm 68 years old and at the present time I have been doing Kettlebell Swings, Pushups etc. along with some walking your video has motivated me to get back to running. About 35 years ago 😂I used to run 12ks in about 48 minutes now its probably going to look more like 12ks in 72 minutes lets see how I go, Cheers

[@reinolduk]

I find this combination of workouts to be the only way to improve quality of life. One practicing doctor articulated to me the need for a combination of exercise types this way: "the gym is your small circle of blood circulation and running is your large circle of blood circulation. Both circles of blood circulation, small and large, only improve quality of life at the same time". Thank you dear Nick, your videos have been another motivation for me to develop body harmony.

[@timothydraper332]

Honestly I never knew I was doing this type of training starting in college. Started up again. It's been 2 weeks now. I love it. I'm 50. Training to be healthy and survive for my new grandbaby.

[@floydjackson3040]

Great content, I used to think long distance-cardio would destroy my gains, but guys like Mike Tyson & Muhammed Ali would run up to 5 miles a day on a regular basis, so there's definitely more to the story.

[@philipdebacker]

More and more I am adapting this form of training. It’s less boring, gives me more flexibility on what I do. I love the challenge. I was never a runner and I only really started training seriously about 2 years ago. I am 47 now. Now I lift weights and run 12km on average. I love it. Never a dull moment. It’s also very addictive

[@eugenehealey9747]

Great video. I started doing the hybrid athlete type training (unknowingly) about 9 months ago at the start of my deployment. I was looking to do something new that kept me interested and reaching for benchmarks weather it be push-ups pull-ups fastest mile, 5K, 10K etc. I fell into CrossFit (grudgingly) and started running daily. In just under 6 months I ran 900 miles, my Wight dropped to a comfortable and solid 185, and my strength kept increasing. It has become my way of life and I feel stronger healthier and more focused than ever. I’ve found that when it comes to running don’t ponder, if you say your going to do it, just get after it. The more you think about it the easier It is to talk yourself out of it. After a while the pain becomes addicting.

[@NicoleBermz]

Army? Marines? I’m going into the AF and just recently passed everything at MEPS. My recruiter didn’t even give me a practice test, he’s not fond of it. Air Force, right… lol he weighed me instead and I knew I was overweight. 5’6 at 178 lbs. I think that was back in May and I’m 157 today. Any updates on your journey? Any advice or recommendations starting out my AF career? Thx ❤

[@Nik_Roock]

Hi Nick, I just found this video and would like to agree with you. I did various sports in my youth and discovered strength training in the late 1980s. After military service (officer training for Panzergrenadier Switzerland) I was also through with running and concentrated more and more on weight lifting. I never stopped doing cardio, but I got heavier and heavier and a bit clumsy. About five years ago I decided to focus more on endurance training again and rediscovered the "Vitaparcours" - a kind of obstacle course in the woods. For me it is - together with one weight lifting session per week - the ideal way to stay healthy. Although I have lost a lot of weight and some strength, I feel more athletic than ever now going into my Fifties. Love your KZbin content !

[@jimb3093]

I am retired Army. I still incorporate rucking with about 35lbs. I do Strength training, running, cycling and swimming. Some days throw the ruck on, stomp around the neighborhood or local park, do some abs, perhaps knock out some pull ups and done. Just to change things up.

[@ats8377]

Been hybrid training for a few months now, and just did my first half marathon yesterday with my girlfriend and her family. Finished 3rd in my age group (20-24) and have never felt better in my life. Im lean, my abs are popping(never seen those before), and my muscles also look very developed as well. The biggest improvement however, is without a doubt my discipline and mindset. Im happier, enjoy life more, and everything it has to offer. I would absolutely recommend hybrid training to everyone that is able to do it. Watch how it transforms you. Great video!