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My guest today is an accomplished hybrid athlete and coach Alec Blenis. Want to run far and fast and be strong, muscular, and resilient? Then get pointed in the right direction by avoiding these 5 most common mistakes in hybrid training.

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Today I’m joined by Michelle Basnett, a 2x CrossFit Games competitor who has recently had to step back from the sport to heal. We share similar experiences of burnout that can come from pushing the highest levels of sport. Hear what we’ve learned about how to keep the fire and passion for training alive.

Even if you want to lose weight, you could still be under eating! Hear the surprising ways under eating can sneak up on you, what to do about it, and how to deal with the messy thoughts that eating more can bring up.

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Tracking calories and macros closely requires extra effort. But much like in chemistry, your precision can dramatically impact the outcome. On the other hand, you might not be motivated enough to make the changes it requires - like simplifying meals instead of eating out. Where do you fall, and what outcomes can you expect?

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A look at why it happens, and how to cope - without another trip down the shame spiral express.

Before we get into today’s podcast, I want to remind you all that a new cycle of my Persist training program starts Monday, July 1. Persist is designed to help you look good and move well and you can try one third of the next six week training cycle absolutely free.

If you have ever gotten value from an episode of this podcast, imagine how much you will get from everything I know as a coach, poured into a training program you can do anywhere, on your schedule. But you’ve got to feel it to believe it.

Choose from over 5 ongoing training tracks to build strength and muscle week by week, or try our brand new Oly Building workshop! Head to functional-bodybuilding.com/persist to get started.

Our new program combining Olympic lifting and bodybuilding is coming to Persist! And Satya’s taking it on. Here’s a sneak peek at the program and how to match nutrition to your training goals. Find Oly Building inside the Persist program at https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/ starting in July.

Program hoppers, this one’s for you. If you’re always hunting for the next best thing, it might be an issue of trust. What does it look like to give yourself over to the process, and trust yourself to see it through?

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Grab a pen and paper - it’s quiz time. With this 360 degree fitness audit, you’ll see how you’re doing in 8 key areas of health. Which ones surprised you?

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Whatever your strength goal may be, sometimes it takes a long time to get there - with many twists and turns. Satya shares her ambitious path, with some mental and training takeaways.

Marcus shares an update on his mental and physical switch from getting hyper lean to gaining weight on purpose. Plus a must-have if you’re going through a body transformation.

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