Alex Viada
Hybrid athlete coach and author of The Hybrid Athlete
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach and Spiritual coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Practice | Complete Human Performance |
Alex Viada coaches hybrid athletes, people who build strength and endurance at the same time. He runs Complete Human Performance, a coaching team that works with lifters, runners, triathletes, cyclists and CrossFit athletes. Alex wrote The Hybrid Athlete in 2015 and later wrote a second book. His team has coached thousands of clients and also teaches courses for coaches and athletes. He has more than ten years of experience in hybrid training.
What Alex helps with
Alex and his team help athletes train for strength and endurance goals together, such as powerlifting with running or CrossFit with cycling.
- Combining strength training with running
- Combining CrossFit with cycling
- Training for 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon races
- Preparing for triathlons
- Building strength during running offseasons
- Training with limited equipment access
- Moving from 50k races to ultramarathons while keeping strength
Who Alex works with
The team coaches thousands of clients from all walks of life and all levels. Clients include runners, ultrarunners, CrossFit athletes, triathletes and cyclists who want to keep or build strength while they train for endurance events.
How Alex works
Training centers on hybrid methods, which push progress in two or more different fitness areas at once, such as powerlifting and running. Clients can pick a coach or let the team match them to one. Group coaching has 6 training tracks built for different goals and equipment access. Hybrid templates run 12 to 20 weeks and cover running distances, triathlons, cycling and offseasons while keeping strength work in place. Plans also run inside the HYBRD app.
Background and qualifications
Alex Viada is often credited with popularizing the term hybrid athlete. He wrote the book on combining strength and endurance in 2015 and has since written a second book. He has more than ten years of experience in hybrid performance. His team at Complete Human Performance has coached thousands of clients and offers educational courses for coaches and athletes. Alex also runs the group coaching program with Mike Thompson.
Alex Viada pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one hybrid coaching with a coach of your choice
- Group coaching with 6 training tracks
- 12 to 20 week hybrid training templates
- Educational courses for coaches and athletes
- Training plans in the HYBRD app
Alex Viada reviews
The CoachVouch take
Alex wrote The Hybrid Athlete in 2015 and is often credited with popularizing the term hybrid athlete.
Best for athletes who want to build strength and endurance together, such as runners who lift or lifters who run.
Common questions
How much does Alex Viada charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $85 to $150 an hour. Message Alex from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alex Viada help with?
Alex Viada helps with combining strength training with running, combining CrossFit with cycling, training for 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon races and preparing for triathlons.
Does Complete Human Performance offer coaching for people on a tighter budget?
Yes. Group coaching gives coach-supported training for athletes who are not ready for one-on-one coaching. It has 6 training tracks for different goals and equipment access.
Can I choose my own coach at Complete Human Performance?
Yes. You can pick a coach yourself, or the team can match you to one based on your needs and staff expertise.
How do I contact Alex Viada?
Send Alex a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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