Podcast appearances and mentions of alex viada

Join Ariana Scalfo and Alex Viada as they do their first ever (???!! but first of many) podcasts of them just talking to each other about stuff they're doing, planning, building, and why they're excited about all of it. How did an offhand idea about deep-diving into Space Marines/metahuman supersoldiers train turn into a 100+ page protocol? And why are we turning it into a group training program? What does that look like?  Largely just gabbing about what "hybrid" is, what it means to them, and what programming would look like for complete physical preparedness (not just "general". cpp?). @alex.viada @running_peaches

Coach Trevor Tartaglia takes the reigns of the CHP Podcast to chat with Alex Viada about the utility of TSS Scores (TrainingPeaks) and other "fatigue/stress" tracking algorithms for hybrid athletes. How they work, the pros, the cons, and how coaches can fully utilize these metrics (or similar) all included, as well as coaching insights from them both.  Discussed:  What workouts are Trevor and Alex doing, and enjoying lately? How can athletes use TSS for strength workouts, if at all? What metrics can you use to overcome cons of TSS, as a mixed-sport athlete? Does TSS even have value for a hybrid athlete? Is it worth using? More about what TSS is, how it's calculated, and how to use it (if you want to) Various tangents Follow Trevor and Alex on Instagram

Vera Stepina is a lifestyle and nutrition coach, a hybrid athlete who was doing hybrid stuff before it was hybrid, a client of Alex Viada's, and a woman with 3 children who is rediscovering her potential after at least a year of considering it "dead in the water." Listen to Vera and Ariana discuss the mindset required for massive lifestyle overhauls and shifts, the common roadblocks people experience (including themselves), the trials and tribulations of Kettlebell Long Cycles, and how Vera surprised the shit out of herself for at least the 3rd time this year. The good, the bad, the ugly, and some insights from long-time nutrition coaches who both came into their athleticism much later in life (after spending a lot of their lives considering athleticism entirely off the table). See also: Why it's incredibly important to volunteer at events, why it's important to try new things, and be totally okay with being really, really bad at them.  Follow Vera on Instagram at @vera_stepina Follow Complete Human Performance @completehumanperformance  

Alex Viada is on the show this morning sharing his experience on how he became the most Impressive HYBRID Athlete. Morning Wood Radio: EP - 62

Ariana sits down with longtime CHP coach and Omnia Owner/Operator Jonny Pain, to discuss his goals this year and step 1 of his 4 part worldwide ultramarathon series. Listen to Jonny chat about the mental process of arriving at this ambitious goal after years of injury and no formal racing, the benefits of handing over the numbers to a coach (Alex Viada), and the wild ride that was the Ice Ultra. Hosted by Beyond the Ultimate, the Ice Ultra is 230km of unsupported racing through the Swedish Laplands. Conditions of whiteouts, -40 degrees Celsius, and the mindgames that can steal your sleep before the race even starts.  Listen in and follow Jonny at  Instagram: @jonathanpain @omniaperformance @completehumanperformance   Want to work with Jonny, or book a consult with him? Head to www.completehumanperformance.com and we'll get you sorted.

Join Ariana as she co-hosts Episode 60 with CHP Founder and Owner, Alex Viada. Together, they chat with their friends Marc Howe and Lauren Rantala, who spearhead the Hyrox America affiliate program and the Hyrox Academy. Lauren and Marc discuss what brought them to Hyrox, one of Marc and Lauren's first dates that involved an infamous deadlift and beer chugging video, and the brilliance that is community-driven, easily accessible, fitness events.  What is Hyrox? Marc and Lauren's journey through alcoholism and sobriety, back to themselves How that perspective adds to their passion for Hyrox and what it offers the "hybrid" community The joy of a new sport: records falling monthly as new athletes find it, from different backgrounds, and training gets more specific How to train for Hyrox/how to compete Want to compete in Anaheim, CA April 22nd 2023 with Alex and Ariana? Use code CHPHYROX-20 to get 20% off of your entry, up until event day. Want to contact Marc or Lauren? @marcvanhowe & @lauren.rantala on IG @hyroxamerica      

Didier has clocked hook grip and Charlie has gone full circle on activations. It's time to reflect on areas of health and fitness that we have changed our minds on. ➽ Strength Culture's Training App: First month FREE with code 'PODCAST': https://strengthculture.programs.app ➽ PUSH PULL RUN - April 17th Start Date: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/push-pull-run ➽ Heavies Wanna Run - Hybrid Seminar April 15th: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/offers/WQBxGW6Y 0:00 PEDs = Anxiety, Paranoia and MP3 players 8:45 Fergus Crawley and Alex Viada are hybrid GOATS 12:50 We are going full circle 21:05 Hook Grip and dropping deads 27:44 Injuries and ProRow experiences 34:10 Rahhnniinggg 41:08 Push Pull Run predictions 45:40 Nose breathing hacks and heart rate zones for conditioning 51:20 Heavies Wanna Run Seminar chat ➽ Strength Culture's Public Discord: https://discord.gg/qeBqfhPgmf Instagram: ➽ Strength Culture - www.instagram.com/melbournestrengthculture ➽ Jamie S - www.instagram.com/j.smith.culture ➽ Charlie - www.instagram.com/quantum_lifting ➽ Jamie B - www.instagram.com/jamiebouz ➽ Didier - www.instagram.com/didiervassou ➽Strength Culture's Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3psuKx45o9mrtfEi2vAXKY?si=R_RzQhRASrqmaB7BL2NkXQ ➽TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@melbournestrengthculture ➽ Elite Supplements: 10% Off Code: CULTURE10 https://www.elitesupps.com.au/

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, lowering your resting heart rate, philosophy, cardio, strength training, the state of the fitness industry, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J

OMNIA Performance Premium: https://omnia-performance.circle.so/checkout/omnia-performance-premium - ATHLETE25 for 25% off!Jonny is joined by Alex Viada to discuss how Jonny has prepared for moving 250km across the arctic circle. Expect to better understand how Alex has helped Jonny to train for such a challenge...Expect to learn that you are capable of more than you think…Expect to reflect on your definition of hybrid training. www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformanceJonny: @jonathanpainAlex: @alex.viada

When most people work out, they jump right from a resting state called Zone 1 cardio to Zone 3 cardio. But in skipping over Zone 2 cardio altogether, they miss out on a significant range of benefits to their health, fitness, and overall well-being.Here to unpack why you need to make the relatively easy yet hugely beneficial form of exercise that is Zone 2 cardio a big part of your life is Alex Viada, a hybrid athlete and coach. We spend the first twenty minutes of this conversation discussing the physiological science of what cardio zones are and what happens in the body as you move from one zone to the next. From there, we turn to the more accessible and practical elements of getting into Zone 2 cardio. Alex shares the easiest way to know if you're in Zone 2, and we discuss how it can improve heart health, metabolism, sleep, and weight loss, as well as enhance athletic performance, whether you're into endurance sports or powerlifting. We then get into the amount of Zone 2 cardio you should be getting each week and how to get it, including Alex's take on the ever-controversial elliptical machine.Resources Related to the EpisodeAoM Article: A Guide to the Biggest Thing Missing From Your Fitness Routine — Zone 2 TrainingAoM Podcast #777: Becoming a Hybrid AthleteAoM Podcast #787: Run Like a Pro (Even If You're Slow)AoM Article: Conditioning — What It Is and How to Develop ItThe Hybrid Athlete by Alex ViadaConnect With Alex ViadaAlex on IGComplete Human Performance on IG 

2022 is a wrap for Hyperformance guests!!! And we've got the top three as chosen by you!!! We also cover fantasy backyard cricket teams, shit tattoos, and the developments of the Kassem and the Melbourne Strength Culture beef! Check out Angus Bradley on instagram! (@angusbradley92) Check out our sponsor Paieon Health! https://paieonhealth.com.au/ DISCOUNT CODES: "HYPERFLY20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Flywheel! "HYPERTIBS20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Tib-bar! Let us know what you think! Leave us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/hyperformancepodcast For links to Angus' programs, mailing list, and other info: https://linktr.ee/angusbradley To Find programs, products, and other content: https://linktr.ee/hyperformancemedia

Sign up for coaching: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/coaching-services 0:00 Number 1 in hearts, number 1 in the charts 9:58 Charlie's car accident and stoicism 21:30 Jamie's Parisian epiphanies 28:45 The previous generations were savages 31:50 Jamie's holiday recap 38:40 Dizzee Rascal vs Shannon Nole 42:20 Didier Basketball Recap 46:20 Upgrades are coming for Strength Culture Gym 53:15 Bouz put on 1kg a day for a week 59:00 Alex Viada is Charlie's new Pappou 1:01:31 Going deep so you can step back a see the basics 1:08:55 Volume or intensity, which to progress? ➽ Strength Culture's Public Discord: https://discord.gg/qeBqfhPgmf ➽ Elite Supplements: 10% Off Code: CULTURE10 https://www.elitesupps.com.au/ Instagram: ➽ Strength Culture - www.instagram.com/melbournestrengthculture ➽ Jamie S - www.instagram.com/j.smith.culture ➽ Charlie - www.instagram.com/quantum_lifting ➽ Jamie B - www.instagram.com/jamiebouz ➽ Didier - www.instagram.com/didiervassou ➽ Online Coaching: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/coaching-services ➽ Training Programs and E-books: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/store Strength Culture's Podcast: ➽ https://open.spotify.com/show/3psuKx45o9mrtfEi2vAXKY?si=R_RzQhRASrqmaB7BL2NkXQ TikTok: ➽ www.tiktok.com/@melbournestrengthculture

"Coach your athletes into effective communication." Alex Viada comes on and dishes up pearl after pearl of wisdom about the importance of balance in both lifestyle and training, and getting the most out of athletes. Check out Alex Viada on instagram! (@alex.viada) Check out our sponsor Paieon Health! https://paieonhealth.com.au/ DISCOUNT CODES: "HYPERFLY20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Flywheel! "HYPERTIBS20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Tib-bar! Let us know what you think! Leave us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/hyperformancepodcast To Find programs, products, and other content: https://linktr.ee/hyperformancemedia

Fergus and Jonny are joined by their first guest: Alex Viada.Alex was the first to coin the phrase 'The Hybrid Athlete', with his book, published in 2015 - and is enormously well respected within the space.There is no one we would rather have as our first guest.Expect to better understand the science behind hybrid training, from the man who wrote the blueprint.Alex's Instagram: @alex.viadawww.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformanceFergus: @ferguscrawleyJonathan: @jonathanpain

Online Mentorship: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/mentorship Online Coaching: https://www.melbournestrengthculture.com/coaching-services 0:00 Number 1 in the hearts, number 1 in the charts 2:24 Cinema and growing up in ethic families 8:00 Charlie has decided to self coach 12:20 Alex Viada is a goat 16:44 Does anyone want to play on Didier's basketball team? 23:45 Smith is going to Scotland 30:00 Strength Culture Training App 36:12 Stand up comedy is turning the tides 51:44 Wrap Up Instagram: ➽ Strength Culture - www.instagram.com/melbournestrengthculture ➽ Jamie S - www.instagram.com/j.smith.culture ➽ Charlie - www.instagram.com/quantum_lifting ➽ Jamie B - www.instagram.com/jamiebouz ➽ Didier - www.instagram.com/didiervassou Please don't forget to subscribe on YouTube and rate us 5 stars on both Spotify and Apple!

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, all about high intensity interval training. We discuss the who, what, when, where, and why's of high intensity interval training so you know exactly what to do (and how to do it). We also talk a bit about Zone 2 and answer some of the most commonly asked questions about it. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J Listen to Zone 2, Part 1 Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-zone-2-cardio-with-alex-viada/id1348856817?i=1000547355821 Listen to Zone 2, Part 2 Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-zone-2-cardio-part-2-with-alex-viada/id1348856817?i=1000550948065

Join host Ariana Scalfo as she welcomes on CHP head honcho Alex Viada and CHP client Jorday Syatt for a discussion on hybrid training for martial artists, maintaining strength while doing BJJ and conditioning. They also cover why ego gets such a bad wrap and where can it hurt athletes, and how to approach learning a martial art (or any new sport) where you are initially going to you're probably going to suck. Follow everyone on IG: @completehumanperformance @running_peaches @alex.viada @syattfitness For individual training or nutrition coaching with CHP go to: https://complete-human-performance-coaching.constantcontactsites.com/ For CHP templates go to: https://complete-human-performance-coaching.constantcontactsites.com/templates

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, all about Zone 2 Cardio. We discuss what Zone 2 is, why it's called "Zone 2," why it's the best form of cardio you can do and how much you should be doing every week. We also talk about Zone 2 compared to higher intensity cardio and how much higher intensity you should be doing each week to get the best of both worlds. And we break down how you can find out what your "Zone 2" is regardless of whether or not you wear a heart rate monitor. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J Listen to Part 1 Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-zone-2-cardio-with-alex-viada/id1348856817?i=1000547355821

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with owner of Complete Human Performance, Alex Viada, all about cardio. We discuss the different zones (Zone 1-5), which one is the best for your heart health, how you can use them all to improve your health & performance, and the physiology of how all this works so you can understand exactly what's happening. I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far). Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com. -J

Alex Viada is THE man, this episode was a fantastic insight into building the strength and engine of legend, but also, just on being better and happy.10:45 Talk about your background and why you decided to pursue these sports4:00 Elite numbers in lifts and what they mean?7:22 What are some tips you would give to a person wanting to get into marathons all while staying strong and making consistent gains? 12:19 I think this massively applies to rugby - aerobic sport with 5-10 second bursts but 90% spent walking, jogging.13 :55 Aerobic work and it's benefits for training?23:25 What's the biggest misconception people have about hybrid style training?25:30 Crossfit professionals31:4 How much does heavy lifting help ultra running?33:12 Also what was the heaviest you've been competing in one of these races34:05 More tips for larger athletes develop their aerobic system?39:45 What are some dietary adjustments that must be made to fuel the type of training you do, compared to a purely strength or purely aerobic program?43:52 What do you eat on a normal day vs a training day?46:05 Carbo loading for athletes48:25 Recovery must be at a premium doing what you do, what are some of your favorite active/passive recovery means?54:09 Genes?59:19  What does it look like in 20 years time - will you be involved?1:01:44  What's 1 song everyone needs in their gym playlist? Stone Cold Metal1:02:14 How can listeners get in touch and follow you?More on Alex Viada:Instagram More on Rugby Muscle Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeWebsite with ArticlesSupport the show (http://rugby-muscle.com)

Host Anthony D’Orazio welcomes Geoff Futch, co-runner of the Human Performance Analytics (HPA) Education Portal with Alex Viada, to discuss a variety of things. Geoff and Anthony discuss the HPA Education Portal, ways in which people get things wrong with training. More broadly they discuss on science, how science works, and how to engage with science. Visit the HPA site here: https://hpaeducationalportal.mykajabi.com/ Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Geoff on IG @judogeoff Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

Episode 11 Alex Viada   Meet Alex, professional coach, ultrarunner, and strength and powerlifting expert.  We chatted with him about the following topics: Athlete & coach resume  Basic strength performance in ultras What are some basic bench marks for a healthy person?  Body dysmorphia In personal life & with athletes and how to know when to get help Rhabdo prevention in athletes prone to it  Injury prevention for runners strength or mobility or sleep or all 3 ?  When is something to much/ unhealthy  Internet trolls  Alex's Coaching Website: https://completehumanperformance.com/ Find us on online:  www.alyssaclarkruns.com  www.dralyxluckbarnett.com  www.hawaiimountainrunning.com  Instagram:  @coachesontherunpodcast  @theory_in_motion  @dralyxbarnett @alex.viada 

Join host Anthony D’Orazio as he welcomes CHP co-founder and owner Alex Viada as they discuss The Crucible, their thoughts on how fitness should be individualized, and then answer your listener questions. Have a question, need to contact the show, or are interested in training with Complete Human Performance? You can email Anthony at: anthony.dorazio@completehumanperformance.com Follow Alex on IG @alex.viada Follow Anthony on IG @dorazioanthony Follow Complete Human Performance on IG @completehumanperformance For training and nutritional coaching visit www.completehumanperformance.com

In this episode, I speak with Alex Viada – one of the world’s top fitness experts. He has designed a hybrid training method that trains your body for health, strength, and longevity. The amazing thing about this particular method is that it can be applied to ANYONE regardless of individual fitness levels. We will discuss the best way to exercise for muscle gain, fat loss & longevity, the importance of pain tolerance, and more.

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This episode's guest is Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance. Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs.A graduate of Duke University, currently on hiatus from a Masters of Physiology program at NC State University, Alex enjoys lifting heavy things, biking, running long distances, and otherwise pushing himself to his limit (though his body is not always on board with the program). He is also an avid homebrewer, and if you give him much of an opening, he will happily bore you with details on hop schedules and yeast strain flocculation. You’ve been warned. On this episode Alex and I discuss: Alex's background & Influences  What are the good and not so good things that Alex currently see's with the physical preparation profession, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing? I ask Alex how did he get into Hybrid (Concurrent Training)? I ask Alex - what considerations need to be made for strength athletes wanting to start endurance sports, and what considerations do endurance athletes need to mark when they want to get into strength sports I ask Alex what is it like to deal with the different personality types between strength athletes vs endurance athletes when they begin their journey into concurrent training I ask Alex about the nutritional needs for the hybrid athlete I ask Alex - How does he calculate an Athletes caloric needs when they begin to engage in concurrent training I ask Alex - what are the common myths that he consistently has to dismiss with concurrent training and what are the benefits for strength athletes to incorporate some endurance work into their training regimes and vice versa for the endurance athlete I ask Alex to discuss his design of training cycles for concurrent training and how he consolidates stressors I ask how does he peak individuals for powerlifting meets and endurance events that are very close together on the competition calendar? I ask Alex - How does his learn? I ask Alex - what have been the biggest Lessons he has learned so far in his life? I ask Alex for his top resources I ask Alex for his top life advice  I ask Alex if he only had 1 year left on Planet Earth - how would he spend that year and why? I ask Alex if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - Complete Human PerformanceFacebook - Complete Human Performance LLCTwitter - @HumPerformanceInstagram - alex.viada Books Mentioned:Bad Science Bad Pharma Science and Practice of Strength Training Supertraining Hybrid Training People and Resources Mentioned:Dr. Bryan Walsh Berndt MuellerLyle McDonaldDan DuchaineVladimir ZatsiorskyTheodore RoosveltDonald TrumpRobin WilliamsAlexander The GreatElon Musk Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon 

In this episode, Kris talks to Ashley Horner, a Kaged Muscle hybrid athlete, mother of three, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, and her coach Alex Viada, a hybrid athlete who coached Kris for his first IRONMAN and owner of Complete Human Performance, about Ashley's upcoming challenge of 50 IRONMAN distance triathlons (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26 mile run) in 50 days. Listen in to find out why Ashley decided to do this, what her training regiment is like, what she hopes to accomplish during these 50 days, and the purpose that drives her. Time Stamps Introduction, background, how they got to where they are at now [0:50] Did they have to sacrifice strength training for endurance training once they started participating in more endurance sports [4:30] Ashley's upcoming challenge [8:30] Alex's initial reaction when Ashley first approached him and told him she wanted to do this [11:40] Did Ashley think this challenge through or did she jump right into it [14:00] Ashley's nutritional, physical, and mental concerns [17:00] Benefits of a keto diet and training in a fasted state [21:00] Ashley's nutrition strategy during the 50 IRONMAN distance challenge [27:30] Why Ashley is doing this challenge [31:40] How Ashley and Alex met [37:00] A day in the life of Ashley [45:50] Alex's recovery strategy for Ashley [53:00] How people can follow their journey or join in on swims, runs, and rides [01:00:00] Featured Guest: Ashley Horner Website Instagram Featured Guest: Alex Viada Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Hydra-Charge Donate to Maison Fortune Orphanage in Hinche Haiti   Complete Human Performance  Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - Alex Viada of Complete Human Performance, is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs.

Alex Viada joins us and tells us how things used to be before the fitness industry branded and repackaged old basic concepts and how he likes to reread old textbooks. He shares thoughts on his passion for being outdoors, the human psychological side to dealing with clients and their programs, and his thoughts on future trends that will be important. We bust some big cardio myths and we disuss how fitness pros write for the approval of their peers vs writing for the end user. How that can be valuable and how it can miss the ultimate audience. Special Guest: Alex Viada. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitnessdevil/support

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He explains why he likes to flex his intelligence when he first meets people. (22:30) Why it doesn't sell to say the other thing? The battle inside with most people and why they continue to fall into the trap of their own beliefs in this Age of Information. (27:45) Is there something wrong with the hockey stick of growth? The viral stars and how the place themselves in a niche. (35:40) Is it starting to become cool to become responsible for you? The ebbs and flows of the market, consuming your information and how the pendulum continues to swing. (42:25) The guy's sell Butcher Box to Jordan. (56:07) #Quah question #1 – Can “cracking” or “popping” joints, such as cracking knuckles or neck, cause arthritis or damage to the joints? (57:30) #Quah question #2 – Any exercises and tips for strengthening ankles? (1:13:35) #Quah question #3 – Are bosu ball and other stability things a good tool for building knee stability? 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In this episode, I sit down with Alex Viada. He has worked with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and unique stressors of every type of training an athlete requires and programming to target specific demands. The result is a style of programming that has produced a significant number of powerlifting triathletes and 300+ pound runners. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Hire Kyle as your coach: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/   Connect with Alex:  https://completehumanperformance.com/ Instagram: @alex.viada   Connect with Kyle:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/ Instagram: @huntfitness YouTube: @HuntFitnessTV   Get Strong Now with the Absolute Strength Powerlifting Program:  http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/absolute-strength/   Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Materia Pre Workout: DISCOUNT CODE: “hunt10” at https://www.prbreaker.com/   DesignCrowd: Absolute Strength listeners receive up to $100 off their design project at https://www.designcrowd.com/strength or enter promo code STRENGTH   Take your mobility to the next level with a Mobility Wod Subscription DISCOUNT CODE: “Kyle15” at http://bit.ly/MWODkyle *Or just get 10 days FREE to try it out.

Alex Viada and Dr. Jordan Shallow are back for another great episode of the Muscle Expert Podcast. This time around they join Ben in discussing what it takes to be great. Being an elite athlete has it’s struggles and for these three it is no exception. This episode they talk about staying focused during the lulls of the process, the evolution of your training, what separates good from great and how Ben stays motivated now that he isn’t training for the Olympia. 2:10- Why Alex has decided to participate in a double Iron Man race. Pursuing an end result that looks impossible from the outside. 5:15- The Process. How to approach an impossible task. How to prepare for worst case scenario when pursuing a world class endeavor. 9:45- Earning the right to be world class. 12:35- The highlight reel vs the buildup. Why it takes discipline and dedication to achieve crazy feats not just what you see on Instagram. 15:00- How to know what’s next. When is it time to change your process? 17:00- Information is always good. Finding out what doesn’t work for you is just as important and finding out what does. 19:15- How to take inventory of your training and where you stand. 23:15- “If you love it let it kill you.” The mentality of becoming the best version of yourself. How being told that he “has great potential” is what drives Alex. 27:15- Pursuing your passion. Why so many people don’t strive to fulfill their potential. 31:30- How the guys found what drives them. 35:30- How to deal with the loss of what drives you. 36:45- Motivating your clients to do the not glamorous part of the process. 39:00- Dealing with your haters and using your failures. 42:30- The next step mentality. Dealing with what is out of your control. 43:30- What separates good from great. 44:50- The importance of failure. 47:00- Finding your motivation. Navigating the struggle to get motivated when you don’t have an end goal. 49:00- Excellence is a transferrable skill. How to move your drive from one skill to another. 50:00- Changing from a solo sport to group goals.

This week's guest is Alex Viada, the founder and mastermind behind Complete Human Performance. Alex is a lifelong athlete and the only person known to have ever deadlifted over 700 pounds within a week of running a 50 mile ultra-marathon. (This record is not official, but is most likely accurate as to date he’s just fairly certain nobody else has bothered to try it.) Alex has coached hundreds of athletes over a 13 year (to date) career, in many sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to cycling to powerlifting.  On today's episode we discuss Alex's new book - The Hybrid Athlete - among other topics including: energy systems maximum recoverable volume improving training capacity for the strength athlete strength for the endurance athlete.

Join Mike and Alex as they tackle topping your performance at all levels. From weekend warrior to CrossFitter, covering nutrition, digestion, carbs, hydration and more, all geared toward giving you the advice you need from the best of the best. Join Mike as he grills Alex for the skinny on how to achieve complete human performance as staying at your peak. https://completehumanperformance.com.

Join Mike and Alex as they tackle topping your performance at all levels. From weekend warrior to CrossFitter, covering nutrition, digestion, carbs, hydration and more, all geared toward giving you the advice you need from the best of the best. Join Mike as he grills Alex for the skinny on how to achieve complete human performance as staying at your peak. https://completehumanperformance.com.

On this episode, Adam is joined by Alex Viada. Alex is the founder and head coach at Complete Human Performance and the author of a book called THE HYBRID ATHLETE. That book and the concepts proposed within that book are some of the most applicable to the mountain or backcountry hunting community we have yet to come across. So, in this podcast Alex, and Adam, dive into the concepts within the Hybrid Athlete framework and dispel many of the myths that surround the concurrent (as in at the same time) utilization of strength and endurance training to achieve a desired outcome in any outdoors pursuit. Regardless of how serious you take your mountain or backcountry hunting preparation in the physical sense, this is worth the listen. Alex gets to the core of what it takes to adequately prepare for extended backcountry hunts, and most importantly, maintain performance, durability and longevity, over a hunt, a hunting season and a lifetime of chasing mountain game. Adam also gets Alex’s thoughts on nutrition and hydration, another area where Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. He shares some insights on hydration that you won’t want to miss, so you’ll want to hang on for that bit that comes at the end of the podcast. We did deal with a bit of a connection issue at times, it's sporadic and doesn't last long when it does come up, but if you do get annoyed just bear down through those parts, as it will be well worth the mild annoyance given Alex’s expertise. Enjoy! Web: www.completehumanperformance.com Instagram: @alex.viada & @completehumanperformance

RX'D RADIO is brought to you by www.pre-script.com whether your looking for a decrease in pain or increase in performance Pre-Script programming can be the answer you're looking for.  In this special interview the boys sit down with Alex Viada, Owner and Founder of  and discuss the variable mindsets that come with competed in so many different disciplines. From a double Ironman to a Powerlifting competition and everything in between.  They discuss Alex's competition plans for 2018 and how he not only prepares himself for the task at hand but also how he has helped so man athletes overcome both physical and mental milestones through Complete Human Performance. Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review and subscribe!

  “What happens on the outside doesn’t matter” - Ben Pakulski Elite endurance coach, ultra marathon runner and 700lb squatter, Alex Viada joins Ben to talk about running and cycling mechanics for endurance training.  Ben and Alex also discuss the importance of skill acquisition and mastering your craft for all athletes and the parallels between bodybuilding and endurance sports. Key Highlights ⇾ Acute and long-term changes in strength and neuromuscular efficiency. ⇾ What signs to look out for in running or biking for larger athletes. ⇾ How to work harder without suffering. ⇾  How to find a good coach for running or bodybuilding.   Time Stamps: 11:42 How to go about progressing the skill acquisition for an endurance. Bike mechanics, pedal strokes for 50 miles rides. 15:35 Alex’s bike crash and the key to breaking plateaus. 17:20 The parallels between contest prep and endurance training. 29:15 What form for running really entails, Alex’s checklist for perfect running form. 32:50 Maintaining form and skill acquisition through fatigue.  The key nutrition aspects for maintaining performance. 35:40 Oxidative stress in bodybuilding vs endurance training. 41:00 Should you question your coach? Or should you follow and focus on execution? 43:00 How to find a good coach for running or bodybuilding. 45:30 What all the top coaches are saying across all sports. 50:37 How to master the skills and fundamentals of endurance training. 58:45 What signs to look out for in running or biking for larger athletes. 1:00:55 Dumbbell walking lunges for endurance athletes. 1:04:30 Tour De France athletes. 1:08:20 The hardest Ironman ever. 1:10:20 Mental pacing through long endurance races. 1:16:45 How to work harder without suffering.   Resources Mentioned Complete Human Performance   Follow Alex Viada Facebook Instagram Twitter Website

You don’t have to be in your 20’s to be muscular, lean, and strong. The fundamentals of good dieting and effective training remain no matter what age you are. In this episode with Alex Vianda, he’ll share with you a handful of strategies for maximizing your fitness after 40. Listen now!   Brief Bio: Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra-running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and unique stressors of every type of training an athlete requires, and programming to target specific demands, not “labels” (i.e. “strength training,” “conditioning,” “endurance training,” etc.). The result is a style of programming that has produced a significant number of powerlifting triathletes and 300+ pound runners. Many athletes working with Complete Human Performance find themselves setting personal records in strength, speed and distance at the same time–something that was traditionally seen as impossible. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you need to introduce mobility training into your workout (11:47) 5 Exercises to improve mobility (14:05) Why Alex recommends training with an old school bodybuilder (14:17) Weight training: Do’s and don’ts of proper technique (16:01) The optimal diet (22:10) 3 Tips to get you in the best shape of your life (19:18) When should you get nutrition blood panel (31:08) Sleep quantity vs. sleep quality: What’s really important (40:11) How to keep building muscle after 40 (51:52) Zone 2 training: How to build your aerobic base (61:34) The benefits of concurrent training (63:22) 5 At-home workouts to lose weight and build muscle (68:20)   Resources:   Connect with Alex:   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Check out the first video in  series, where , you can learn how to avoid those mistakes right now and get better results at the gym. Until next time! Ted  

Alex Viada from Complete Human Performance joins us today as we talk being the best version of yourself you can be. We discuss his book, The Hybrid Athlete How to make yourself competent at strength training, endurance pursuits and mobility all at the same time. Why programming your training over a 12 month not 12 week period will get great results all round. The lessons we get from bodybuilding which means we can be a more effective lifter. How to keep your health, strength and fitness as you get older and which mindset might be useful when it comes to living a long, healthy and active life. https://www.completehumanperformance.com  

Alex Viada, Derek Weida, and Kelly Bruno discuss the controversy surrounding inspiration porn, the state of adaptive sports, and how coaches and other competitors treat athletes.  The trio illustrate their opinions on topics like if the adaptive athlete community is being held to the standard it should be, do adaptive athletes deserve their own division in CrossFit, and if we focus too heavily on the disability rather than the athlete...among others.  

Annie "Gunshow" Dohack of Complete Human Performance has successfully trained over 140 individuals for military selection in several branches of the armed forces. Here, she shares her expertise on how to program for members of this special population, addressing their hybrid strength and endurance needs intelligently so they can pass tests and excel in the field. In this episode, we discuss: How did you come to start training military personnel? What are the most common goals that your military clients have? How do you start after someone has signed up? What are the primary principles for training military personnel? How do you assess client’s progress? Are there any differences in training between service branches? Show Notes The Hybrid Athlete by Alex Viada, along with template programs for all kinds of training goals  

Alex Viada, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Triathlon Coach, is the founder and co-owner of Complete Human Performance. A lifelong athlete, he has participated and competed in nearly every sport imaginable (some with greater success than others), since being dragged to his first swim meet when he was four years old. Alex has close to 13 years of personal training and coaching experience with over 300 athletes of all ages and levels, in sports ranging from bodybuilding to ultra running to triathlon to cycling to powerlifting. He has also prepared close to 40 individuals for Ranger School, SFAS, BUD/s, and other selective military programs. His Hybrid Training method is simple — it consists of breaking down the demands and unique stressors of every type of training an athlete requires, and programming to target specific demands, not “labels” (i.e. “strength training,” “conditioning,” “endurance training,” etc.). The result is a style of programming that has produced a significant number of powerlifting triathletes and 300+ pound runners. Many athletes working with Complete Human Performance find themselves setting personal records in strength, speed and distance at the same time–something that was traditionally seen as impossible. For more information vist   Follow  &   Support this podcast by hitting Subscribe and giving a 5 star rating! Interested in Strongman Coaching? Fill out the form at  Visit our  for all your training needs! Shop using our affiliate links on  &  Support our  

We had a really fun time chatting with Alex Viada of Complete Human Performance.  I've been following Alex for a long time, but this was my first time getting to talk to him.  He's always been someone I looked up to because of all of the impressive numbers he's put up and all of the things he's accomplished, so I was especially excited to have him on the show.  You might think that a guy that's done a couple of Ironman Triathlons, some ultra marathons, and can squat 600 lbs might be a little full of himself.  Alex is quite the opposite.  He's very humble and easy to talk to.  We could have easily filled up 2 hours of conversation with him.  If you take anything away from this episode, I hope it's this:  You can do whatever you want, and you can have fun doing it.  No matter who you are.  Here's a quote from Alex on the show: You don't have to be an incredibly gifted, genetic freak...you just have to try Right on!  We totally agree.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, and don't miss the fact that I totally committed to running the Rocky Raccoon 100 Miler.  :)  Enjoy the show... -V

Alex Viada joins us again to talk about training for maximum strength, endurance, speed, and longevity.

In this episode, you'll learn: What does healthy look like? Why high-intensity exercise isn't as good as you think The truth about heart rate 3 Ways to make your heart stronger Health benefits of aerobic exercise How far do you need to run to get the benefits Workout alternatives to running How to start running How important is VO2max? How to train without a heart-rate monitor The two most important parts of training The essentials of "Hybrid Training" Should you be eating clean? Hormone therapy: Is it right for you? Is testosterone therapy safe? Don't forget to visit our website to get a FREE workout, nutrition guide and much more to improve your human performance.   Visit our Be the Change campaign on Kickstarter now: http://kck.st/1PYykGJ

This was the first guest of our new coaches course series and it's still one of our best. Alex is an accomplished powerlifter AND and accomplished Ultra Marathoner. His views on work capacity is something everyone that wants to get better at exercise needs to hear.

This weeks guest is noted strength coach, powerlifter AND ultramarathoner, Alex Viada. Alex has posted remarkable number both in the gym and track with an over 700lb raw squat and a sub 4:30 mile. Alex and I talk about his Hybrid Athlete training system, optimal training for the CrosssFit athlete, the limitations of low-carb and paleo for elite athletes and much more. Featuring guest: Alex Viada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.viada Website: http://www.completehumanperformance.com/ Book: The Hybrid Athlete

You've probably heard that cardio makes you small and weak.  "It causes too much muscle damage, you'll overtrain." "It's too catabolic." "Cardio makes it impossible to get strong -- ever see a marathon runner squat?" There's some truth to all of that. If you do cardio in the wrong way, you'll probably lose muscle and strength. But if you use cardio properly, you can actually build more muscle and get stronger, not to mention stay healthier. In this podcast, Alex Viada, an Ironman triathlete and 700+ pound deadlifter and squatter, explains exactly how to get all of the benefits of cardio, without the downsides.  Did you enjoyed this podcast? Sign up for email updates from EvidenceMag.com to have all of the latest episodes and articles sent to your inbox.

Episode 53: Alex Viada of Complete Human Perforamnce discusses energy systems, benefits of concurrent training, how to program it correctly, and nutritional/hydration considerations for endurance athletes.

Alex Viada squats 705 pounds. He deadlifts 745 pounds. He benches over 400 pounds. It gets crazier: He can also run a 4:15 mile. And he runs marathons and ultramarathons. And he's an Ironman triathlete. There are some bodybuilders who worry they'll lose muscle if they walk too far. There are powerlifters who won't run across a street because they're worried it will make them weaker. So how does Alex stay big, lean, and strong, while competing in some of the hardest endurance sports in the world? Listen to this episode to find out.