Can You Be a Hybrid Athlete Without Losing Muscle? (Kris Gethin) | Ep 385

Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40 · Oct 10, 2025 · 53m · transcript

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Can cardio really kill your gains? What if the truth is the exact opposite? Could you actually build muscle and endurance at the same time, without sacrificing either?

I am joined by Kris Gethin, a pro bodybuilder, Ironman finisher, and endurance athlete, to destroy the myth that “cardio ruins muscle.” Kris shares how he transformed from a 220-pound bodybuilder to a full Ironman in six months without losing his physique. We unpack the…