{"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":"Episode 85: STOP Trying to Lose Weight During Race Training","slug":"episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training","published_at":"2025-06-27T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hybrid-lab-with-dr-alyssa-olenick-2941020/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training","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/Episode-85-STOP-Trying-to-Lose-Weight-During-Race-Training-e34neba","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2310273932.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Dr. Lyss breaks down how to strategically time your diet based on your training goals—whether you're chasing fat loss, building muscle, or maximizing performance. Learn why the off-season or maintenance phases might be the best time for cutting, and how improper timing or extreme restriction can derail recovery and endurance. Plus, get practical tips on aligning your nutrition with your training cycle for sustainable gains and long-term success. Watch on YouTube: → https://youtu.be/dpzNgvSCq7c 🔥 Get my free MACRO CALCULATOR here to help figure out how much to start eating to support your training. → https://bit.ly/4d8ZTMJ 🤘🏻 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/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction to Dieting and Performance Goals 2:58 Understanding When to Diet 5:57 The Importance of Muscle and Strength Training 9:08 Optimal Timing for Dieting During Training Seasons 12:11 Gradual Fat Loss and Body Recomposition 15:11 Maintaining Performance While Dieting 17:58 Navigating Energy Deficits and Recovery 21:09 Identifying Your Needs: Dieting vs. Eating More 23:56 Conclusion and Resources for Further Guidance","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. Lyss breaks down how to strategically time your diet based on your training goals—whether you're chasing fat loss, building muscle, o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1884,"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/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training/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/episode-85-stop-trying-to-lose-weight-during-race-training.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}