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 physiologyThe difference between men and women in trainingFemale strength trainingTraining for her first ultramarathonCombining strength with runningThe benefits of hybrid trainingBTS of ultramarathon runsTrail vs road runningA better way to cycle syncMisconceptions around cycle syncingThe importance of protein, eating enough, and hydration If this episode resonated please leave a rate & review and share with friends! Your support means so much! 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-methodIG: @doclyssfitnessYoutube: @doclyssfitnessPodcast: The Messy Middle Podcast Follow along on @taralaferrara for no BS fitness + life advice. Follow along on @broads.podcast for episode updates and extra content. Sign up for the newsletter HERE and never miss an update! Take up space in a powerful fitness community.Try Broads for 7 days free and surprise yourself with what’s possible.

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