The Revive Stronger Podcast

478: When Theory Fails: The Power of Real-World Experience - Alec Blenis

80 min • 26 juli 2025

In this episode of the Revive Stronger podcast, host Steve Hall interviews Alec Blenis, a competitive athlete and strength coach. They discuss Alec's diverse athletic background, his transition from physics to fitness coaching, and the evolution of training methodologies.


The conversation delves into the interference effect in training, the balance between strength and endurance, and the importance of nutrition. Alec shares insights on managing caloric intake, the significance of calf training for runners, and challenges conventional exercise wisdom.


The episode emphasizes the need for individualization in training and the value of consistency over perfection.


Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Athletic Journeys

07:53 Alec's Athletic Background and Achievements

13:31 Transition from Physics to Fitness Coaching

23:29 Training for a Marathon: Balancing Strength and Endurance

30:37 Nutrition Strategies for Hybrid Athletes

39:56 Fueling for Performance: The Importance of Nutrition

44:55 Understanding the Importance of Calf Training

01:12:49 Shifting Perspectives: The Value of Consistency in Training


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