The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete

A blueprint for achieving peak athleticism through hybrid training, a revolutionary philosophy that challenges the longstanding belief that athletes must choose between strength and endurance.
In The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete, renowned coach and fitness expert Alex Viada delivers the most comprehensive road map to hybrid training available today. Drawing upon decades of experience and his latest research, Viada's program allows athletes to push beyond the boundaries of conventional training methods and reach new heights in their respective sports.
From marathon running to powerlifting, Viada's revolutionary approach does away with a singular modality by blending strength training, endurance conditioning, and cardiovascular optimization to help athletes reach peak performance.
Readers will learn to:
· Develop a balanced training regimen that optimizes both strength and endurance
· Understand the science behind hybrid training and how it can play a critical role in better overall health and longevity
· Overcome common barriers to hybrid training, such as overtraining and injury
· Cultivate mental toughness and resilience to push past limitations
· Develop a nutrition plan to support hybrid training
· Immediately use a variety of tested and proven hybrid training programs
Whether you're a seasoned competitor, weekend warrior, or newcomer to fitness, Viada provides all of the tools you need to redefine what's possible in the world of sports and unlock your true potential.

Alex Viada began his career in clinical research and healthcare consulting but has been a coach, educator, and author in the fitness industry for over 20 years. He has worked with over a thousand athletes ranging from all-time world-record-holding powerlifters to ultramarathoners, and has helped countless individuals prepare for first responder careers and military selection. He coined the term Hybrid Athlete to describe athletes who strive to develop elite performance in both strength and endurance and has spent his career perfecting this style of training. He himself has competed in Ironman triathlons and powerlifting and has deadlifted 700 pounds the same week as running an ultramarathon.