The OMNIA Performance Podcast
What does it mean to be hybrid athlete? How do we balance strength and endurance goals concurrently? We explore everything that matters to Omnia Performance, with new episodes every week.
Episodes
49 episodes
The Hybrid Training Questions Everyone Gets Wrong
You sent in your questions, we answered them.From long run nutrition to running without losing muscle... Tom, JB, Kieran and Craig break it down.Ready to take your training to the next level?https://pages.omnia-...
Why FTP Doesn't Matter As Much As You Think...
Does FTP actually matter as a cyclist? Indoor or outdoor training?Fergus, Craig and Keiran drop the stats and how they think cyclists should ACTUALLY be training to improve they're riding...https://pages.omnia-performance.com/go...
The Metrics That MATTER...
Fergus sits down with Dr Phil to discuss the training numbers that actually work. From calories to watts, what really matters when you are training?https://pages.omnia-performance.com/goldcoaching/?utm_medium=email&_h...
How To Balance Training With Parenthood (Honest Breakdown)
In this episode, Fergus sits down with Dr Phil and Tom (both Fathers) to get some advice on my next biggest challenge - becoming a dad.
We Believe THIS Is The Ultimate Test Of Fitness (Full Breakdown)
This week, Fergus sits down with Dr Phil to discuss the best 6 ways of how they think you can test your fitness.Our Coaching: https://pages.omnia-performance.com/g...Our Custom Training Plans:https://pages.omnia-per...
Our Most EMBARRASSING Gym Stories...
This week, Fergus sits down with Head Coaches Kieran and JB for a proper no-holds-barred confessional. Failed lifts. A calorie surplus that got embarrassingly out of hand. They're airing it all. Because here's the thing - eve...
How to TRAIN and FUEL Like a Pro Cyclist
In this week's episode Tom and Kieran steal a few lessons from the Tour de France - because if you're not watching it, you should be.They get into why the pros are proving that lighter isn't always faster (looking at you, Jonas Vingegaar...
The No-BS Guide to Ultra Nutrition
In this week's episode, Kelly (a seasoned Ultra Runner) sits down with Tom McClure, Omnia's Head of Performance Nutrition, to talk all things ultra fuelling.From building your nutrition plan in training to nailing your race day strategy ...
The Hypertrophy Rules That ACTUALLY Matter
In this week's episode, Head Coach JB goes solo to break down hypertrophy training - what's actually worth your time, and what you can ditch.He covers the non-negotiables (training close to failure, why progressive overload isn't ...
How to Hybrid Train When You're Travelling
Traveling doesn't have to mean your training falls apart. Head Coach Kieran -who spent years training across the world during his military career - shares practical strategies for staying on track when you're away from your usual gym and equipm...
From Road to Trails: Everything You Need to Know
In this week's episode, Kelly and Kieran dive into everything you need to know about making the switch from road to trail running.From training your legs for brutal descents (not just the climbs) to why hiking might be your secret weapon...
The TRUTH About Recovery
In this week's episode, JB sits down with Omnia's nutritionist Tom McClure to talk about something everyone trains through but not many people actually nail - recovery.And no, they're not here to sell you a cold plunge tub.If you'...
Training As You Get Older - What ACTUALLY Changes (And What Doesn't)
In today's episode, Head Coach JB gets into something we all have to face eventually - training as you get older. He's 36, he's in the middle of it, and he's not here to give you watered down "just listen to your body" advice. What actually cha...
The Rise of Endurance Sport
In this week's episode, Head Coach Kieran and our Social Media Manager Kelly talk about why endurance sport is exploding right now.Something shifted. And we're getting into exactly what happened - why ultras aren't what most people think...
Respect the Distance: An Honest London Marathon Debrief
In this week's episode we're breaking down the London Marathon — the good, the tough, and everything in between. We get into why race day didn't go to plan despite a solid prep, how to handle the mental side of a disappointing result, and why s...
Hybrid Training: Mass Vs Miles
Mass moves mass. We've all heard it.In a strength setting? Largely true. But that same mass you're building to move weight? You've got to carry it over distance.Every stride. Higher impact load. Higher oxygen cost. More fatigue....
The REAL Reason You're Not Making Progress - With Dr Phil
Most people struggling to fit training in aren't short on time. They're short on focus.In this episode I sit down with Dr. Phil from The Progress Theory to talk about how distractible we've all become - and what it's actually costing you...
Energy Systems in Hybrid Training
In this week’s episode, Fergus sits down with Dr Phil to unpack the real challenge of hybrid training: balancing strength and endurance without compromising both. From energy systems and lactate thresholds to the reality of fatigue,...
Marathon Training for Hybrid Athletes: Nutrition, Mindset & Common Pitfalls
Most marathon plans treat strength training like an afterthought.Most nutrition guides ignore the fact you're also trying to keep weight on a bar.This one's different.JB sits down with Tom McClure, OMNIA's Head of Perfor...
The Science Behind Double Training Days
In this episode, Fergus sits down with Dr. Phil Price to tackle one of the most common questions we get from OMNIA Athletes.Do I actually need to be doing double training days?And more importantly, if I do, how do I stop them from...
The ULTIMATE Hybrid Training Q&A
In this episode, OMNIA Head Coaches JB and Kieran do something we don't do enough of.They turn the tables on each other.No athletes. No programming breakdowns. Just two coaches who've been in the trenches for a combined 20+ year...
The TRUTH About Triathlon: From Turbo Trainers to Aero Helmets
In this week's episode, Craig and Fergus get into turbos, TT bikes, aero helmets, shaved legs, and why spending 20 grand on a Canyon means nothing if you can't hold the position for an hour. Plus: crocodiles in the swim, the Ironman brand...
Reflecting On 10 Years Of Training - With Coach Craig
In this episode, Fergus catches up with Craig - triathlete, OMNIA Coach, and fellow Scot now based on the Gold Coast. One of them is training in 32-degree heat. The other is on a turbo in Spain. They cover Craig's rowing background ...