FROM THE FIELD
From the Field
Training briefs, field notes, and drops from the Class 5 Performance community. Built for lift, run, ruck, and trail.
Why Train in the Heat?
Running in the heat sucks. That’s why it works. There’s no other training environment that strips you down to your fundamentals like heat does....
Read
From Combat to Competition: How Military Training Fuels Hybrid Success
Hybrid training isn’t just a trend. It’s the natural evolution of what service members have done for decades. We just didn’t have the name...
Read
How to Start Hybrid Training Without Burning Out
Hybrid training is a smart way to build a body that can do it all, run, lift, hike, sprint, haul gear, and keep going....
Read
How Many Times a Week Should Hybrid Athletes Run?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here’s the short version: Most hybrid athletes should run 2 to 4 times per week.
Read
Can You Build Muscle While Running?
You can absolutely build muscle while running—if your training, nutrition, and recovery are on point. Running doesn’t automatically kill gains. But doing too much,...
Read
Can I Run on Leg Day?
This one gets asked a lot, and for good reason. Most people treat leg day like a sacred ritual: squat, limp, repeat. So is...
Read
Should I Do Cardio Before or After Lifting?
Hybrid athletes stack workouts every day and order matters if you want to train smart.
Read
Is It Okay to Lift Weights and Run on the Same Day?
Hybrid athletes do it all the time. And when done right, lifting and running on the same day can actually improve your performance, not...
Read
Fueling for Strength vs. Running: What Hybrid Athletes Need to Know
If you’ve ever bonked on a long run, you know the feeling. Your legs turn to bricks. Your brain checks out. The clock keeps...
Read