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12: Hybrid Training, Female Physiology, and Cycle Syncing Misconceptions with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

61 min • 19 december 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today, Tara connects with Dr. Alyssa Olenick to discuss hybrid training, female physiology, and the misconceptions of cycle syncing in the world of fitness. This is an episode to educate and inspire people to get strong, run far, and understand WHY + HOW to move their body for optimal results.

 

Dr. Alyssa Olenick holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, is a certified sports nutritionist and Crossfit Level 2 Trainer. Alyssa completed her doctoral training in exercise and human metabolism, sex differences and menstrual cycle physiology. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow researching the areas of menopause and metabolism. As a coach she specializes in the areas endurance, strength and hybrid training. She runs her online business ‘Doc Lyss Fitness’ and is a strength athlete, ultra-marathon runner, and all-around fitness lover who is passionate about educating people on science-based fitness to get them into the gyms and on the roads/trails — or often, doing both at the same time!

 

Episode Highlights: 

  • Understanding female physiology
  • The difference between men and women in training
  • Female strength training
  • Training for her first ultramarathon
  • Combining strength with running
  • The benefits of hybrid training
  • BTS of ultramarathon runs
  • Trail vs road running
  • A better way to cycle sync
  • Misconceptions around cycle syncing
  • The importance of protein, eating enough, and hydration

 

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You can learn more about Dr. Alyssa Olenick and her programs, resources and more at www.doclyssfitness.com

 

Doc Lyss programs: www.doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method

IG: @doclyssfitness

Youtube: @doclyssfitness

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