{"podcast":{"title":"The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick","slug":"the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020","podcast_index_feed_id":2941020,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/30831078/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://doclyssfitness.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/8038958/8038958-1743786520613-db1d3da7bd55f.jpg","author":"Dr. Alyssa Olenick","episode_count":85,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020"},"episode":{"title":"EP 99: Heart Rate Zone Training? Watch This Before You Rely on Your Running Watch","slug":"ep-99-heart-rate-zone-training-watch-this-before-you-rely-on-your-running-watch","published_at":"2026-03-06T15:25:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/ep-99-heart-rate-zone-training-watch-this-before-you-rely-on-your-running-watch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hybrid-lab/episodes/EP-99-Heart-Rate-Zone-Training--Watch-This-Before-You-Rely-on-Your-Running-Watch-e3g1ng1","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO8095267681.mp3","summary":"🔥 Get my free ZONES CALCULATOR & PhD-backed running tips here → https://bit.ly/4lYPHKK → This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watch it here on Spotify (video edition) or YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yl56Q6ZK4HU Get $20 off your first month with code PODCAST: → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ Are you relying on your running watch for heart rate training? 👀 You might be getting inaccurate data! In this video, Dr. Alyssa breaks down the differences between optical heart rate sensors (like those in Garmin, Apple Watch, and Coros) and chest strap monitors. Learn how wrist-based HR monitors actually work, when they fail, and why chest straps are still the gold standard for accurate heart rate training. Whether you're training by heart rate zones, doing Zone 2 cardio, or looking to improve performance, this video will help you understand which device gives you the most reliable data for smarter training. TOPICS COVERED: - How optical heart rate sensors work - Why wrist-based monitors are often inaccurate - Benefits of chest strap HR monitors for runners and endurance athletes - Tips for getting the most accurate heart rate data during workouts Perfect for runners, cyclists, endurance athletes, and anyone training with heart rate. 📌 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you’ve noticed differences between your watch and chest strap readings! 🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs 🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ 🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com Time Stamps: 0:00 – Should You Use a Watch or Chest Strap? 0:07 – Intro: Why Accuracy Matters 0:25 – How Watches Measure Heart Rate 0:50 – Photoplethysmography Explained 1:35 – Why Wrist Sensors Are Less Accurate 2:10 – W…","meta_description":"🔥 Get my free ZONES CALCULATOR & PhD-backed running tips here → https://bit.ly/4lYPHKK → This video is a podcast version of a full YouTube video! Watc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":369,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/episodes/ep-99-heart-rate-zone-training-watch-this-before-you-rely-on-your-running-watch/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/ep-99-heart-rate-zone-training-watch-this-before-you-rely-on-your-running-watch.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}