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EPISODE · Jul 5, 2026 · 25 MIN

How To Build Muscle While Hyrox / Hybrid Training

from The Embodied Athlete Podcast · host Kolby Pronenko

For years, women have been told that if they start running more, training for a race, or focusing on endurance, they'll inevitably lose muscle and sacrifice their physique...But is that actually true?In this episode, I'm breaking down my personal 12-week results, where I gained 2.5 pounds of muscle and reduced my body fat by nearly 3% while increasing my endurance training while training for my first Hyrox.I'll share the biggest mistakes I see women making when trying to balance strength, aesthetics, and performance, as well as the four key strategies that helped me build muscle without giving up my endurance goals.Whether you're training for a 5K, half marathon, Hyrox, triathlon, or simply want to become a stronger, more athletic version of yourself, this episode will help you understand how to fuel, train, and recover in a way that supports both performance and body composition.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why running more and Hyrox training doesn't automatically cause muscle loss• The most common mistakes women make when trying to build muscle and improve performance• The four strategies that helped me gain muscle and lose body fat while training for my first Hyrox• How to balance strength training, recovery, and nutrition for body recomposition• Why you don't have to choose between being lean, strong, and athleticIf this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @kolbyannon so I can connect with you! Want to get faster, leaner, stronger and race ready?The Embodied Athlete Experience is 1-1 high touch virtual body recomp and performance coaching program for the former athlete and woman in her 30's who wants to look, feel and perform like an athlete again after babies, injury and life.If that's you AND you have big fitness goals or want to get back into racing and competing, but are tired of trying to piece together your own plan and are ready to learn how to properly fuel and train for muscle growth, fat loss, speed, strength and performance - without the extremes - then you're in the right place. Apply to book a free strategy call with me: https://forms.gle/S7qoi86GhHfppN8Y9 Connect with me:Instagram: @kolbyannonPodcast: The Embodied Athlete Podcast

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For years, women have been told that if they start running more, training for a race, or focusing on endurance, they'll inevitably lose muscle and sacrifice their physique... But is that actually true? In this episode, I'm breaking down my personal 12-week results, where I gained 2.5 pounds of muscle and reduced my body fat by nearly 3% while increasing my endurance training while training for my first Hyrox. I'll share the biggest mistakes I see women making when trying to balance strength, ...

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