Episode 340: Hybrid Training and Meathead Cardio with Bryan Boorstein

In this week’s Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with fitness expert Bryan Boorstein to dig into the idea of “Meathead Cardio.” Brian has been in the lifting world for years, but over time, he began adding more cardio into his routine—and not only did it stick, it actually improved his performance and health.  We talk about why hybrid training isn’t the enemy of muscle, how to balance lifting and cardio without wrecking recovery, and the strategies Brian used to hold onto his muscle while ramping up his endurance work. He also shares his experience training for and excelling in endurance events, and how this shift has changed his overall well-being.  We wrap up with some practical advice on how you can fold more cardio into your training without sacrificing strength, plus a look ahead at where training and tech might collide in the future.  Sponsors: Beyond Power Voltra 1: https://www.beyond-power.com/michael13 PNOE - tell them Dr Mike T sent ya: https://pnoe.com Killswitch for sleep: https://www.switchsupplements.com/DRMIKE use code DRMIKE to save $$ Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 04:25 Brian's Hybrid Training Journey 04:59 Balancing Lifting and Cardio 08:49 Training Adjustments and Experiments 14:16 Low Volume Training and Maintenance 34:16 Cardio's Impact on Aesthetics and Well-being 40:24 Brian's Cardio Training Regimen 44:50 Significant Improvements in Rowing Performance 45:32 Balancing Training and Recovery 45:56 Adapting Training for Seasonal Changes 47:15 Experimenting with Different Workout Routines 48:25 Incorporating Cardio and Flexibility 49:31 The Importance of Diverse Physical Activities 51:41 Cardiovascular Training Setup 55:49 The Role of Technology in Training 01:05:16 Running and Its Impact on Training 01:09:21 Zone Two Training and Recovery 01:14:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:  Episode 220: Lessons in Muscle Size From Training One Arm for Weeks – an interview with Bryan Boorstein, https://youtu.be/xKpqpybuTE8  Episode 252: Mastering Heart Health: A Deep Dive into Preventive Cardiology with Dr. Michael Twyman, https://youtu.be/hpdMnJSZMf8 Connect with Bryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanboorstein Website: https://evolvedtrainingsystems.com Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: Drmiketnelson YouTube: @flexdietcert Email: Miketnelson.com/contact-us Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter