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ARETO HYBRID

ARETO Training

Functional Fitness, General Fitness, Endurance, Multi-sport
Coach
MARCU L.

ARETO HYBRID

Structured Hybrid Training. Built for Performance.

ARETO HYBRID is a structured, ongoing training program designed to develop strength, running performance, aerobic capacity and hybrid work capacity.

Combining progressive strength training, running intervals, erg work and functional stations, ARETO HYBRID helps you build the physical qualities needed to perform when strength and endurance meet.

This is more than a collection of workouts. It's a continuous training system built around progressive 8-week blocks, planned deloads and four structured sessions every week.

WHAT YOU GET

4 structured sessions per week combining strength, running, conditioning and hybrid-specific station work.

Progressive 8-week training blocks designed to develop performance over time.

Planned deload weeks every fourth week to manage training fatigue and support recovery.

Strength training to build and maintain the force needed for demanding hybrid efforts.

Running development through controlled intervals, aerobic work and progressive threshold exposure.

Station-specific conditioning incorporating sled push and pull, carries, lunges, wall balls, SkiErg and RowErg.

RPE-based intensity guidance to help you adjust training to your current fitness level.

Scaling options for different experience levels, so you can adapt volume and intensity to your ability.

WHO IS IT FOR?

ARETO HYBRID is designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want a more structured approach to hybrid training.

It's suitable for beginners building their foundation, intermediate athletes developing consistency and experienced athletes looking to refine their training.

You should be comfortable with basic strength exercises and ready to train consistently. Beginners should start with the scaled options and prioritize technique before increasing intensity.

THE TRAINING APPROACH

STRENGTH Build and maintain strength through structured resistance training and progressive loading.

RUNNING Develop aerobic fitness, pacing and the ability to maintain running quality as fatigue accumulates.

ENGINE Improve conditioning through structured intervals on running, SkiErg, RowErg and other cardio equipment.

ARETO HYBRID — Train with structure. Build your engine. Perform with purpose.

Features
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Access to your coaches
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Programming 4 days per week
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Equipment
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FULL GYM // SKI ERG // ROW ERG // BIKE
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Sample Week
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Monday
How to use the program
Monday
LOWER STRENGTH + RUN INTERVALS

Warm Up

A

5 min easy bike or jog 2 rounds: 8 ankle rocks/side, 8 reverse lunges/side, 10 glute bridges, 10 bodyweight good mornings 3 × 20 m A-march + 3 × 40 m relaxed strides

B

Back Squat

4 x 6

C

Romanian Deadlift

3 x 8

D

DB Reverse Lunge

3 x 8

E

Sled Push

4 x 20

Run

F

6 × 400 m run @ RPE 7; rest 90 sec walk/jog. Aim for even splits. Beginner: 4 × 400 m

Tuesday
UPPER STRENGTH + ENGINE

Warm Up

A

5 min easy SkiErg 2 rounds: 10 band pull-aparts, 8 scap push-ups, 8 ring rows, 8 thoracic rotations/side

B

Bench Press

4 x 6

C

Pull-Up

4 x 6

D

Incline DB Bench Press

3 x 10

E

Chest-Supported DB Row

3 x 10

F

Farmers carry

4 x 30

Ski Erg

G

SkiErg — 5 × 500 m @ RPE 7; rest 90 sec. Finish with 8 min easy Zone 2. Beginner: 4 × 400 m SkiErg; Advanced: hold even splits.

Thursday
RUNNING + HYBRID CAPACITY

Warm Up

A

8 min easy run Dynamic drills: 2 × 20 m each A-march, leg swings, skips; 3 × 20 sec strides

Circuit

B

3 rounds, quality pace: Row 400 m; Burpee Broad Jump 10 m; Farmers Carry 20 m; Wall Balls 12 reps. Rest 2:00 between rounds Beginner: 2 rounds stations;

Run

C

3 × 1 km run @ RPE 6–7; rest 2:00 easy walk/jog. Beginner: 3 × 800 m Advanced: full prescription.

Friday
HYBRID BASE

Warm Up

A

5 min easy Row 2 rounds: 10 air squats, 8 inchworms, 10 walking lunges, 20 sec dead hang

B1

Sled Push

3 x 10

B2

Backward Sled Drags

3 x 10

Station Work

C

4 rounds: 800 m run @ RPE 6; SkiErg 400 m; Sled Push 15 m; Sled Pull 15 m; Walking Lunge 15 m. Rest 2:00 between rounds. Keep this submaximal; no racing the clock. Beginner: 600 m run, 300 m Ski, 10 m sled each; Advanced: prescribed distances, smooth transitions.

Easy Bike

D

5 min easy bike + breathing cooldown.

Coach
coach-avatar MARCU L.

Performance Specialist

FAQs
How many days per week do I train?
The program includes four structured training sessions per week. Arrange your training days to allow sufficient recovery between demanding sessions
Is this program suitable for beginners?
Yes, provided you can perform basic exercises safely and are willing to progress gradually. Scaled options help adjust running volume, station work and intensity. Beginners should prioritize technique and recovery.
Do I need a fully equipped gym?
A fully equipped gym is recommended. The program uses barbells, dumbbells, sleds, SkiErg, RowErg, wall balls and sandbags. Some exercises can be substituted when equipment is unavailable.
How does the program progress?
Training is organized into continuous 8-week blocks, with progressive training weeks and planned deloads in Weeks 4 and 8. Future blocks introduce new training objectives based on the overall progression of the program.
What does RPE mean?
RPE stands for Rate of Perceived Exertion. It helps you regulate training intensity according to how demanding a set or session feels. Follow the prescribed RPE rather than forcing a load or pace that compromises technique.
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