#469 Angus Bradley - “I Used To Think Zone 3 Was No Man’s Land, Now It’s Where I Spend Most Of My Training”

Angus Bradley is one of the most entertaining and educational strength coaches in the industry. I learn new things frequently so I needed to pick his brain in this podcast interview. Angus’s excitement and enthusiasm for our craft is infectious in this episode, and we dive into his thoughts including:Angus’s thoughts on fitness influencers who do bodybuilding for 10+ years then credit yoga, pilates, or functional training for their physiqueThe definition of functional trainingWhy stability isn’t a trainable quality, and what it really isWhat Angus means by “I used to think Zone 3 was no man’s land, now it’s where I spend most of my training”What does zone 3 feel likeWhy Angus thinks hybrid training has a better overall payoff in life than highly specialized training for most peopleHow Angus applies this mindset in training: “The spine only becomes fragile if you treat it like it’s fragile”Why older adults should do plyometricsAnd a lot more animated thoughts and ideasInstagram: @angusbradley92CHAPTERS01:04 Functional Vs Bodybuilding04:06 Training Philosophy and GPP07:53 Hypertrophy Programming10:15 Stability Language Debate14:00 Core Training Principles16:27 Zone Three Cardio22:13 Finding Zone Three Feel25:44 Zone Three Duration and Mileage29:09 Hybrid Training Mindset29:46 Jiu Jitsu and Neurodivergence30:45 Hybrid Training Tradeoffs33:04 Spine Resilience and Load37:23 Strength Training for Runners41:00 Sport Specific Motivation43:07 Plyometrics for Aging47:50 Masters Athletes and the Fountain of Youth50:03 Structural Balance MythSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you rethink cardio, hybrid training, or performance, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I’ll respond)Sending it to someone interested in strength, conditioning, or longevityFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you