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

I believe hybrid training is one of the best ways to train for overall health and fitness year-round. So today, I want to share 3 reasons why you should also consider training like a hybrid athlete as well. Specifically, running and lifting.

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00:00 Still hybrid
1:14 What is a hybrid athlete?
2:10 My hybrid athlete journey
3:34 Reason 1: Body composition
5:24 Reason 2: Longevity
8:08 Reason 3: Flexibility = Sustainability
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[Joebarrett]

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.

[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.

[DTABB]

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.

[donnybeal]

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

[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.

[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 ..

[arnoldcastillo]

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!

[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!

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[somejake]

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 ⚡️🤘🏻⚡️

[shukis]

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!

[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!

[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 🫡

[thabangmphela]

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!

[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.

[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! 🎉

[peterpan-icuj]

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

[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!

[davidgutillo]

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!

[michaelking]

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!

[danieljrs]

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.