56 episodes
The Messy Middle Podcast The Messy Middle Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 292 Ratings
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The Messy Middle Podcast is hosted by Doc Lyss. Lyss holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. The Messy Middle Podcast is here to help create conversations around fitness and wellness that fall between the polarizing ends of the messages we often receive. After all, life is best lived in the messy middle.
Chatting all things fitness, metabolism, female physiology, running, lifting, hybrid training, and between.
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Episode 53: Stop Making These Hybrid Training Mistakes
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she sits down to talk about some of the biggest complaints she hears when someone is combining lifting and running (hybrid/concurrent training) or adding lifting into their running training/routine which is that they are fatigued, sore, and tired.
Doc Lyss gets into WHY this may be happening and what are some common mistakes that she sees. She walks through what taking a "seasons" approach means and the importance of that approach, how to manage volume, what RPE to focus on, and MUCH more.
Hybrid athletes... you won't want to miss this one!
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
-Get 20% off your first order of Legion Supplements with code “DOCLYSS”.
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Episode 52: Cold Exposure, Exercise Recovery and What You Need to Know
The hot topic of the century... COLD EXPOSURE. In this solo episode of the Messy Middle Podcast, Doc Lyss discusses all-things cold exposure in the context of exercise recovery and performance. Additionally, she dives into what the parameters are for "cold exposure", looks deeper into literature, and reviews short-term responses and long term adaptation responses to cold exposure.
You won't want to miss this one!
FOLLOW THE MESSY MIDDLE ON SOCIAL:
-Follow Alyssa on Instagram
SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
-Get 20% off your first order of Legion Supplements with code “DOCLYSS”.
-Buy Alyssa a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MessyMiddlePod -
Episode 51: Is Hybrid Training Hurting Your Fitness?
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she breaks down the common misconception around hybrid (concurrent training) - losing fitness. She explains why this isn't true and what is ACTUALLY happening if you add in a different training modality or start using a different energy system. Doc Lyss also covers the benefits of using RPE for adaptations, what to do when you are starting hybrid training, and the importance of taking a seasoned approach.
FOLLOW THE MESSY MIDDLE ON SOCIAL:
-Follow Alyssa on Instagram
SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
-Get 20% off your first order of Legion Supplements with code “DOCLYSS”.
-Buy Alyssa a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MessyMiddlePod -
Episode 50: Picking a Protein Supplement with Doc Lyss
Are you overwhelmed by how MANY protein supplement/powders there are to choose from and available? Do you know what you should *actually* be looking for when choosing a protein supplement?
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she dives deep into what you want to look for when choosing a protein supplement, what protein supplements actually are, and the importance of transparency of labeling to ensure you are getting what you truly need in a supplement!
FOLLOW THE MESSY MIDDLE ON SOCIAL:
-Follow Alyssa on Instagram
SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
-Get 20% off your first order of Legion Supplements with code “DOCLYSS”.
-Buy Alyssa a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MessyMiddlePod -
Episode 49: Running Zones 101 with Doc Lyss
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she covers ALL things running zones. She dives into what "zones" are, what each zone's pace/intensity looks like, how much time we should be spending training in each zone, and MUCH MUCH more. And of course, she will talk about SCIENCE. While this podcast primarily refers to running, this can be applicable to rowing, cycling, and other forms of cardio & conditioning!
FOLLOW THE MESSY MIDDLE ON SOCIAL:
-Follow Alyssa on Instagram
SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
-Get 20% off your first order of Legion Supplements with code “DOCLYSS”.
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Episode 48: Menstrual Cycle Training Myths with Doc Lyss
In this solo episode with Doc Lyss, she dives deep into the information (and myths) on menstrual cycle training and hormones going around the fitness space. While some information is valid — a lot isn't, and the rest loses context on what it means.
Get ready to learn about the recent popular claims, science-based evidence and data, what those claims are, and what we should focus on.
Grab your notebook and enjoy. You won't want to miss this episode!
FOLLOW THE MESSY MIDDLE ON SOCIAL:
► Follow Alyssa on Instagram
► Follow the Podcast on Instagram
SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
► Get 20% off your first order of Legion Supplements with code “DOCLYSS.”
► Buy Alyssa a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MessyMiddlePod
Customer Reviews
A lot of information!
There is a lot to learn by listening to this podcast! I do wish she would talk a little slower, but she is cramming every second of her podcast with useful information. A truly reliable source for training and nutrition information…and so much more!
Very informative
Very informative but I can’t process the information at the speed you are talking. I have to slow it down to 3/4 speed. Please consider this feedback because you have so much insight and wisdom to give us. You’re inspiring and I appreciate you.
Appreciate the content.
Love this podcast. Obviously Lyss is super knowledgeable/expert in the field, but she also breaks things down for no sci peeps to understand. No nonsense, real life advice on how to piece together a lifestyle based on your goals. As a first responder/military with a different schedule, I appreciate her advice on how to get stuff done however it works for you, not some perfect template lifestyle like pushed in the industry nowadays.
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