The Messy Middle Podcast
The Messy Middle Podcast

The Messy Middle Podcast

The Messy Middle Podcast

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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.

Recent Episodes

Episode 77: DC HYROX Coaches Chat: Strategy, Training & Pre-Race Feelings
MAR 21, 2025
Episode 77: DC HYROX Coaches Chat: Strategy, Training & Pre-Race Feelings

🔥 Join the coaches of The Lyss Method as they break down their game plan for Hyrox DC! In this candid conversation, they discuss their race day strategy, training adjustments, and how they’re approaching key challenges.


From pacing and mental prep to sled push techniques and team dynamics, get an inside look at how experienced coaches tackle the competition. Whether you’re racing solo or with a partner, their insights will help you refine your own approach.


🎧 Tune In to hear how The Lyss Method coaches are approaching their Hyrox DC race!💪


Topics Covered:

⏩ Hyrox race breakdown – What to expect

⏩ Best training strategies for strength + endurance

⏩ What NOT to do when preparing for Hyrox

⏩ Q&A – Answering the most common Hyrox questions


🔔 Subscribe for more fitness, race prep, and performance training tips!


🤘🏻 TRAIN WITH ME HERE → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/programs

🤘🏻 FOLLOW ME ON IG → https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/

🤘🏻 LEARN MORE + FREE RESOURCES → https://doclyssfitness.com/


Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Coaches’ Hyrox Journey

02:17 How They’re Training and Preparing

11:18 Developing a Race Day Strategy

18:59 Mastering Burpees and Staying Efficient

27:51 Event-Specific Training Adjustments

32:41 Team Dynamics and Communication

45:18 Sled Push and Pull Game Plan

46:17 Farmer's Carry and Grip Strategy

55:55 Wall Balls: Managing Fatigue and Breathing

01:01:23 Rox Zone Approach and Mental Prep

01:19:01 Last-Minute Adjustments and Recovery

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Episode 76: The macro tracking approach you've never heard of till now
MAR 18, 2025
Episode 76: The macro tracking approach you've never heard of till now

In this podcast, Dr. Lyss introduces a simple, game-changing approach to macro tracking - focusing on flexibility and intuition over rigid numbers. Learn how setting macronutrient ranges and minimums (instead of strict targets) can make tracking feel more natural and sustainable!

Dr. Lyss also shares key tips on listening to your body’s hunger signals, adjusting tracking during holidays and travel, and how the MacroFactor app can help you stay on track without stressing about perfection.


Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:50 - My personal approach

6:00 - MacroFactor app

7:25 - Setting minimums/ranges

12:25 - Listening to hunger/body

17:25 - Tracking holidays/traveling/dining out

23:40 - Ebb and flows of lifestyle nutrition

26:00 - History of tracking and maintenance

29:00 - Benefit and intention of tracking

32:20 - Wrap up


⭐️Follow Alyssa on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ 


⭐️Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/  


🤘🏻Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms.

We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule.

https://doclyssfitness.com/the-lyss-method 


🏃🏻‍♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training.

→ ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3mRee7u 

→ HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://bit.ly/3JCsIly 

→ TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://bit.ly/32KiC1q 


🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here. → https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love

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Episode 75: Where to start with your health and fitness.
DEC 16, 2024
Episode 75: Where to start with your health and fitness.

What really are "the basics" and how do we implement them in our busy lives? Where should we start? What should we prioritize? In this video/podcast, I break down the 3 main pillar basics of health & fitness that I think will get you started on your journey. ⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Training 2:07 - Exercise guidelines & recommendations 5:05 - Nutrition 5:20 - Moderate/high protein 6:15 - Plants/fiber 7:40 - Other considerations 9:40 - Lifestyle 9:50 - Sleep/sleep hygiene 11:55 - General daily activity 12:50 - That's it! 14:20 - Develop that foundation


⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ ⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/ ⭐️ Doc Lyss’s Website https://doclyssfitness.com/ 🤘🏻 Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms. We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule. → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ 🏃🏻‍♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training. → ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/running/ → HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/hybrid/ → TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/training/ → ZONES MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/zones-mini-guide/ → FED & FAST MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/fed-fast/ 🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here. → https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love/

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Episode 74: Why you should maintain more miles in your off season.
NOV 13, 2024
Episode 74: Why you should maintain more miles in your off season.

Do you stop running all together after a race? Or struggle when getting back into running after extended time off? In this podcast, I explain why you may need to maintain more miles in your off season and share examples for each race distance!


🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UYjpXDcuTbY


Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - Common mistake 1:28 - Baseline mileage defined 1:57 - TLM base build programs 2:45 - The pre-race training 3:45 - Tough love/reality 6:00 - The why(s) 6:35 - Connective tissue deconditioning 9:15 - The caveat 9:40 - Running base scenarios 10:05 - 5K example 11:35 - 10K example 12:45 - Half marathon example 14:08 - Marathon/ultra example 16:40 - Base building importance 18:30 - General rule of thumb 20:50 - Wrap up/recap ⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ ⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/ ⭐️ Doc Lyss’s Website https://doclyssfitness.com/ 🤘🏻 Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms. We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule. → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ 🏃🏻‍♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training. → ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/running/ → HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/hybrid/ → TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/training/ → ZONES MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/zones-mini-guide/ → FED & FAST MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/fed-fast/ 🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here. → https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love/

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Episode 73: Exercise training for menopause with Dr. Alyssa Olenick.
NOV 8, 2024
Episode 73: Exercise training for menopause with Dr. Alyssa Olenick.

As an Exercise Scientist, I often hear lots of misinformation around training and menopause. I wanted to sit down and share overall general recommendations I have to hopefully make it less confusing, the science behind menopause/the transition, and realistic things you can focus on. 💪


🎥 Watch on YouTube. → https://bit.ly/3FTKDSr


🎥 Are you lifting heavy enough? → https://youtu.be/l8Wlj-hwkL4 🎥 How to choose your weights. → https://youtu.be/BbT4XGUwGXs 🎥 Getting the most from training at-home. → https://youtu.be/n0vQU5633vo


⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Disclaimer 1:07 - Menopause transition 3:20 - Body composition changes 6:00 - Loss of muscle tissue 7:25 - Metabolic changes 9:09 - Reduced recoverability 9:30 - Sleep quality, nutrition, exercise 10:55 - 3 training/exercise focuses 11:33 - Strength training 16:25 - Plyometrics 19:12 - Exercise intensity 25:45 - Easy cardio 27:40 - Daily movement/activity 29:50 - Recap & recommendations ⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ ⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/ ⭐️ Doc Lyss’s Website https://doclyssfitness.com/ 🤘🏻 Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms. We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule. → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ 🏃🏻‍♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training. → ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/running/ → HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/hybrid/ → TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/training/ → ZONES MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/zones-mini-guide/ → FED & FAST MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/fed-fast/ 🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here. → https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love/

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39 MIN