The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

Apr 16 2025 83 ep. 47 mins 78
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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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EP 79: Fasted Training for Women: Helpful Hack or Hormonal Havoc?

Apr 16 2025 56 mins  
Get my fast and fed guide here, use code FEDPOD for 15% off -- https://doclyssfitness.com/fed-fast/ In this episode of The Hybrid Lab, Dr. Alyssa Olenick dives deep into the controversial topic of fasted training for women—is it helpful, harmful, or somewhere in between?After nearly turning this into an Instagram post, Alyssa realized the conversation needed more than a quick swi

EP79: The Hybrid Lab - New Name, Same Lyss. The podcast rebrand and why I did it.

Apr 08 2025 6 mins  
🎙 Welcome to The Hybrid Lab (formerly The Messy Middle Podcast)In this exciting reintroduction episode, Dr. Alyssa Olenick shares the why behind the rebrand from The Messy Middle to The Hybrid Lab. She reflects on the podcast’s evolution—from its PhD-era roots with co-host Kate to its new focus on hybrid training, female physiology, and evidence-based coaching.Alyssa dives i

EP 78: DC HYROX Recap, TLM Coaches Chat.

Apr 01 2025 82 mins  
Save $20 off your first month, run plan or multi month membership with code 20SPRING now through 4/11/2025.In this episode of the Messy Middle Podcast, Alyssa Olenick and the TLM coaches recap their exhilarating experience at the HYROX weekend in DC. They discuss their individual races, training insights, and the camaraderie of competing as a team. Trevor shares his solo race exper

Episode 77: DC HYROX Coaches Chat: Strategy, Training & Pre-Race Feelings

Mar 21 2025 99 mins  
Use code 20SPRING to save $20 off your first month, run plan or multi-month membership with TLM now through 4/11/2025.🔥 Join the coaches of The Lyss Method as they recap the DC HYROX weekend, their races, what worked and what didn't, and answer your questions on racing and training for your first hyrox race.From pacing and mental prep to sled push techniques and team dynamic

Episode 76: The macro tracking approach you've never heard of till now

Mar 18 2025 35 mins  
In this podcast, Dr. Lyss introduces a simple, game-changing approach to macro tracking - focusing on flexibility and intuition over rigid numbers. Learn how setting macronutrient ranges and minimums (instead of strict targets) can make tracking feel more natural and sustainable!Dr. Lyss also shares key tips on listening to your body’s hunger signals, adjusting tracking during ho

Episode 75: Where to start with your health and fitness.

Dec 16 2024 17 mins  
What really are "the basics" and how do we implement them in our busy lives? Where should we start? What should we prioritize? In this video/podcast, I break down the 3 main pillar basics of health & fitness that I think will get you started on your journey. ⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Training 2:07 - Exercise guidelines & recommendations 5:05 - Nutrition

Episode 74: Why you should maintain more miles in your off season.

Nov 13 2024 24 mins  
Do you stop running all together after a race? Or struggle when getting back into running after extended time off? In this podcast, I explain why you may need to maintain more miles in your off season and share examples for each race distance! 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UYjpXDcuTbY ⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Common mistake 1:28 - Baseline mileage def

Episode 73: Exercise training for menopause with Dr. Alyssa Olenick.

Nov 08 2024 39 mins  
As an Exercise Scientist, I often hear lots of misinformation around training and menopause. I wanted to sit down and share overall general recommendations I have to hopefully make it less confusing, the science behind menopause/the transition, and realistic things you can focus on. 💪 🎥 Watch on YouTube. → https://bit.ly/3FTKDSr 🎥 Are you lifting heavy enough? → htt

Episode 72: How I trained all year to run 100 miles.

Oct 31 2024 61 mins  
Grab a coffee and sit down with me while I recap how I trained all year to run 100 miles and answer some of y'alls questions! ⚡️ Road to 100 Miler Series: https://bit.ly/40sbKRD ⚡️ Return to Ultra Series: https://bit.ly/3FO3eAX ⚡️ How to run your first 50k: https://bit.ly/48vh4G3 ⚡️ 100 Miler Gear Prep: https://bit.ly/3C74bG4 ⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1

Episode 71: Your first 50k, how to train to crush the day & mistakes to avoid.

Jul 17 2024 18 mins  
With the uptick in popularity of ultra running, Doc Lyss sits down and shares with y'all what you want to look for in your running program, recommended minimum mileage, building off your base, setting realistic timelines, and MORE! 🎧 So, you want to run an ultra? → Listen Here (Old Episode): https://bit.ly/464IMIp ⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Minimum miles