

The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick
Dr. Alyssa Olenick
Welcome to The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, 17x Ultrarunner, and hybrid athlete. This podcast is for hybrid fitness lovers, hyrox crushers, road and trail runners who want to push their limits with science-backed training. Alyssa merges her expertise in exercise, metabolism, female physiology, and endurance sports to provide you with the tools to optimize strength, stamina, and recovery. If you’re ready to balance running and strength training to crush your goals, tune in for actionable strategies and expert advice to train smarter and live stronger.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 37min
Episode 64: Training for Performance vs Aesthetics
Join Doc Lyss in this solo episode where she covers training for performance vs aesthetics and all the intricacies including periodization, individual needs, and mapping out your unique goals.
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:44 - Disclaimer
2:07 - Performance vs Aesthetics
2:37 - Fat Mass + Muscle Mass
4:15 - "Fitness isn't a look, it's a skill."
7:30 - Effects of Nutrition
10:10 - Increasing Muscle Tissue
12:45 - Deficits and Training Volume
15:00 - Periodized Approach
18:22 - Is this the right season?
24:30. - Hypertrophy
25:20 - Strict Carb Sources
27:25 - Potential Fat Mass Increase
29:00 - Honest Conversation with Yourself
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running, and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️Learn more about the science of running, lifting, or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love

Dec 6, 2023 • 10min
Episode 63: 3 tips for maintaining muscle while doing cardio.
Join Doc Lyss in this short + sweet episode that covers how to maintain your gains and strength WHILE running and doing cardio. Yep, it's very possible. 😉
🎥 What is Hybrid Training: https://youtu.be/QqU9Hmvz2ho
🎥 Hybrid Training Mistakes: https://youtu.be/TeepO-RrHcc
🎥 Runner Lifting Mistake: https://youtu.be/7TtK5JdmhAw
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Maintain Your Gains
1:20 - Hypertrophy Year-Round
2:02 - Rep Ranges for Hypertrophy
2:30 - Maintain Intensity
3:18 - Two Hard Sets
4:40 - Quality, Quality, and Quality
5:12 - Dial in Your Nutrition
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love

Nov 29, 2023 • 43min
Episode 62: Make zone 2 cardio training easier, why it's so hard & tough love.
Join Doc Lyss in this solo episode as she covers all things Zone 2; what it is, why it may feel frustrating or hard, how to make it easier, and the science behind adaptations. Enjoy and see you out there! 🎧
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🎥 Running Zones: https://youtu.be/K3hF3dWe9Ro
🎥 Metabolism & Energy Systems: https://youtu.be/V8hF-K3_VL0
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Giveaway 🥳
2:35 - Episode Overview
3:05 - What is Zone 2?
7:45 - HR with Zones
8:45 - Why it Feels Hard
10:55 - Gaining Fitness
14:30 - Run/Walk Option
16:45 - Season of Base Building
18:41 - Cross-Training
21:00 - Running Slow is a Skill
22:00 - Talk Test
25:40 - This Takes TIME
31:50 - Threshold Test
33:15 - Do Other Things Suffer?
38:15 - Real Talk with Yourself
40:00 - Keep Going!!
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love

Nov 8, 2023 • 57min
Episode 61: 50 Mile Ultra Marathon Race Recap
In today's solo episode with Doc Lyss herself, she recaps her entire 50 mile ultra marathon experience! From the days leading up to the race to all the things that happened within those 12 hours, Lyss covers it all and you're not going to want to miss this!
Videos/Podcasts Referenced:
🎥 Everything I Packed to Run 50 Miles: https://bit.ly/46U9IKB
🎥 My First Ultra in 3 Years: https://bit.ly/40rP5mq
🎥 Return to Ultra Playlist: https://bit.ly/3FO3eAX
🎧 Training, Tapering and Running Q&A: https://bit.ly/3QKAzDb
🎧 Returning to Running After My Injury: https://bit.ly/3u7xPXN
🎧 So, You Want to Run an Ultra?: https://bit.ly/3MuaYf5
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Why I Chose This Race
3:30 - The Course
4:41 - Days Leading Up to Race
8:18 - Race Morning
8:42 - Humid/Weather
9:25 - First Section & My Approach
11:07 - First Aid Station
15:00 - Salt Drink Madness
17:35 - In My Head
20:45 - Creek Dips
22:20 - See What I’m Made Of
23:10 - Playlist Saga
27:58 - Why I Puked
35:50 - Chugging Coke
42:40 - A GOOD DAY
49:00 - Wrap Up
50:00 - Recovery/Post Race/Fuel
52:50 - Training Game Plan
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love

Nov 2, 2023 • 27min
Episode 60: Planning Strength and Muscle Building Seasons
In today's solo episode with Doc Lyss herself, she talks all things strength seasons and why you need one! She also covers how to map it out in your yearly schedule and MUCH more. Happy Lifting! 🎧
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - What Are Strength Seasons?
1:40 - How to Implement Proper Sets/Reps
3:03 - Volume and Adaptations
3:35 - Adjusting Running Volume
4:40 - How to Do It
5:18 - Choosing Season Duration
8:10 - Benefits of Muscle
9:00 - Balancing it All
10:00 - Awesome Sponsors
11:40 - What do you ACTUALLY Need?
15:00 - The Goal is to LOAD Properly
17:00 - Intensity Also Matters
18:30 - Increasing Weekly Sets
21:20 - Importance of Nutrition/Fueling and Sleep
24:50 - Measurable Progressive Training (TLM)
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻 Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love
→ Legion Code "DOCLYSS"

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 59: 50 MILER - Training, tapering & running Q&A
In this solo episode, Doc Lyss talks in depth about her approach to training this year for her 50 milers, how she approaches taper, and pre-race thoughts, and answers YOUR running and racing questions at the end!
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Training Overview
2:00 - 30 Mile Weeks Approach
6:06 - Trained Smarter
7:30 - Training Phases1
7:15 - When Things Clicked
20:00 - Tapering
23:15 - Carbohydrate Approach
28:00 - Pre-Race Thoughts
34:00 - Q&A
34:23 - Question: Breaking Up Monotony
37:00 - Question: Race + Training Distance Jumps
39:20 - Question: How/Why to Do 3+ Hour Runs
44:25 - Question: Matching Race Elevation Gain/Loss
49:00 - Question: How Do You Pick Races?
51:30 - Question: Increases in Food/Carbs
53:15 - Question: Running 2x a Day?
55:55 - Question: Bodywork or Hydration Therapy
56:02 - Question: Choosing Rest Days
57:10 - Question: Fear of Signing Up for a Race
58:18 - Question: Trekking Poles
1:00:50 - Question: When Ready to Run Ultra
1:02:50 - Question: Lifting While Training
1:05:30 - Question: Rest Day Frequency
1:06:40 - Question: Beginner Trail Running Plan
1:08:00 - Question: How to Tell Ready for the Elevation
→ Follow Alyssa and her training programs on Instagram:
◇ @doclyssfitness // @thelyssmethod
→ Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘Hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
◇ We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
◇ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
Want to learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training?
Checkout our fan-favorite eBooks.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID HOW TO EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
→ You can shop the podcast’s favorite supplements LEGION here with code DOCLYSS: ◇ https://shorturl.at/cyXY3

Sep 21, 2023 • 43min
Episode 58: Returning to Running After Injury (My Recovery & Mindset Approach)
In this solo episode, Doc Lyss talks in depth about her injuries over the last few months and how she navigated returning to training and running, signing up for a 50 miler, moving through life hecticness and everything in between.
🎥 Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Rate, Review & Subscribe
1:13 - Injury Explanation/What Happened
5:40 - Importance of Starting Slow
6:50 - Shifting Cardio Modalities
9:07 - Summer Walk/Run Plan
11:15 - Second Injury in Colorado
13:05 - Life Stress
16:01 - Intentional Strength Training
18:04 - We Always Something to Work On
19:50 - Pain vs Soreness vs Injury
22:10 - Back to Running Tiered Approach
27:20 - Prioritizing Vert Training29:15 - What is Our Why & Showing Up34:00 - Keep Going36:50 - The Comeback38:00 - Have People in Your Corner39:12 - Wrap Up
→ Follow Alyssa and her training programs on Instagram:
◇ @doclyssfitness // @thelyssmethod
→ Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘Hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
◇ We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
◇ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
Want to learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training?
Checkout our fan-favorite eBooks.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID HOW TO EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
→ You can shop the podcast’s favorite supplements LEGION here with code DOCLYSS: ◇ https://shorturl.at/cyXY3

Aug 9, 2023 • 10min
Episode 57: WOMEN AND CREATINE, should you take it?
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she dives into some of the most common questions about creatine and women she often gets. If you missed our first podcast on creatine (all things creatine) be sure to go back and listen to that!
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - What is creatine?
1:50 - Does creatine make you fat?
3:05 - You may need to adjust dosage.
3:35 - Creatine and the menstrual cycle
4:46 - Is it safe for pregnancy & breastfeeding?
7:15 - Creatine monohydrate, 3-5g per day
🎥 All Things Creatine Video:
→ https://youtu.be/W9-IFP_nUcs?si=azcz0WPf7moWW7ol
🎧 All Things Creatine Podcast:
→ https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/b33aa6FoPGb
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love

Jun 14, 2023 • 16min
Episode 56: What is Hybrid Training?
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she dives into what hybrid training (or concurrent training) truly means and how to take a seasoned approach in YOUR hybrid training to support longevity and your varying goals across the year.
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:25 - What is hybrid training?
4:15 - "Concurrent" training
7:30 - Meeting in the middle
8:00 - Training in seasons
12:00 - Choosing YOUR hybrid
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love

May 31, 2023 • 32min
Episode 55: How Many Steps Should You Get Daily
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she dives deep into the hot topic discussion of "how many steps do I really need to be getting daily?"
She goes over and breaks down various studies, outlines the current recommended step ranges, covers the health benefits of daily steps (blood glucose, metabolism, etc.), and goes over step count considerations for sedentary vs active individuals!
⏰ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - How many steps do I need daily?
6:20 - Why to possibly add more steps
7:40 - Walking pace
8:40 - What if I am already active?
16:00 - Activity level breakdown
18:00 - Active vs Sedentary
23:00 - Why is walking good for us?
24:30 - Breaking up sitting
⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/
⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/
🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.
We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method
🏃🏻♀️Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.
→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u
→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly
→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q
🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here.
→ https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love


